Definition: Government authorization to carry out specified construction or alteration work under applicable building regulations.
Example
An owner obtains a permit before a covered structural addition and arranges the required inspections.
Keep the distinction clear
A permit authorizes specified work; it does not establish that the completed work passed inspection or that all zoning and other approvals have been obtained.
Related terms
Building Codes · Certificate of Occupancy · Zoning Ordinance
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References: Florida Statutes 553.79
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