Demolition Contractors

Virtual Inspections for Demolition Contractors in Florida

Most Florida demolition permits do not need a plan review — they need a fast, clean final inspection so the site can be closed out and the next phase of work can start. Freedom Code Compliance (FCC) performs virtual final inspections for residential demolition permits under Florida Statute 553.791, covering interior demo, full structural demo, and accessory-structure teardowns. Asbestos abatement and environmental review stay with licensed abatement specialists and the jurisdiction; the contractor files the permit.

Freedom Code ComplianceSample

Inspection Report

Pelican Isle Demolition · Single Family Demolition

Project

Address
205 SE Pelican Isle Way, Stuart, FL
Building department
City of Stuart
Permit
DEM-26-00244

Inspection

Inspection
Demolition Final
Mode
Live video
Inspector
FCC licensed inspector

What we verified

  • Removal completeFBC-B 110.3
  • Debris clearedFBC-B 110.3
  • Site made safeFBC-B 110.3
  • Final site conditionFBC-B 110.3

Evidence

Recorded live call and 10 time-stamped photos.

IR-DEM-26-00244 · Oct 1, 2026
Sample report for a fictional project. Result: Pass.

We solve your biggest challenges

  • Waiting days for a building department inspector while the site sits idle and rented equipment burns through the day
  • Demo finals getting stuck behind jurisdiction-retained utility disconnect verifications that were not coordinated early
  • Post-demo site conditions (debris, erosion, dust control) creating vague inspection-windows the jurisdiction won't commit to
  • Insurance-driven rebuild timelines blown up because the demo close-out inspection is pending

Demolition Contractors

Built-in speed tools for every permit

  • Fast Code Review Workflows

    Keep permit packages moving with plan review workflows designed for speed, consistency, and clear correction cycles.

  • AI-Assisted Plan Reviews

    FCC uses software-assisted checks on single-trade plan reviews, with plans examiners completing each review.

  • Virtual Inspections On Demand

    Request virtual inspections whenever your crew is ready and keep projects moving without waiting on site visits.

Every project in one place

Submit plans, request inspections and track every project in myFCC, on your phone or desktop.

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Projects

Common demolition contractors projects

We have experience with thousands of demolition contractors projects across Florida.

  • Interior Residential Demo (Pre-Renovation)
  • Full Single-Family House Teardowns
  • Detached Garage and Shed Demolition
  • Carport and Patio Cover Removals
  • Fire- and Storm-Damaged Structure Demo
  • Pool Fill-In / Pool Deck Demo

Single-trade plan review

Minutes

Single-trade plan reviews typically come back in minutes. Single-family projects take hours and commercial projects 1–2 days. Live and offline inspection results come back in minutes too.

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Measured on our platform7-day average · Oct 9 – Oct 15

Request to live inspector
3 min 46 sec
Offline request to result
14 min
Plan review in workable business hours, start to approved plans
2.5 hrs
Workable time is the time our team can act on your plans during business hours (weekdays 9–5, Fridays 9–4 ET). It’s how long a compliant submission with no blockers takes us to review and approve within business hours. Time waiting on you, like corrections or a quote out for approval, isn’t counted.

No scheduling required. You simply request the inspection when the work is ready. Live inspection requests are taken Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm ET; offline inspections can be submitted any time.

FAQ

Demolition Contractors FAQs

Does a residential demolition permit require plan review with FCC?

Typically no. Most Florida residential demolition permits are inspection-only — Freedom Code Compliance performs the virtual final demolition inspection to verify the structure was removed, the site is stabilized, and debris has been cleared per permit scope. Plan review is rarely required for straightforward teardowns. FCC does not pull the demo permit, file the NTBO, or handle asbestos abatement, environmental review, or utility disconnect sign-offs — those stay with the contractor, abatement specialists, and the jurisdiction.

What about asbestos, lead paint, and environmental review on older Florida homes?

Those items stay outside FCC's scope. Florida demolition on pre-1981 structures often triggers NESHAP asbestos notification through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, plus any local environmental or tree-protection review. Freedom Code Compliance does not perform abatement surveys, file NESHAP notifications, or sign off on environmental compliance. Your licensed abatement contractor and the jurisdiction handle that work. FCC steps in at the final demolition inspection once the structure is down and the site is ready for close-out verification.

How fast are virtual demolition inspections?

Live video inspections through myFCC Mobile return results before the call ends — typically matched with a licensed inspector in minutes. Offline photo and video submissions, with GPS-tagged and timestamped media, are reviewed and returned within minutes during normal business hours. That compares to building department demo-final windows that often run several business days. Turnaround values here describe inspection timing only — not plan review, which is rarely needed on demo permits.

Built for builders who do not wait.