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County officials, private providers and building staff debate single‑trade permit delays and quality checks
Summary
After a public comment from a private provider, RER staff explained county and municipal roles under the private‑provider statute, the 'shot clock' for final certificates and why some permitting closeouts still see delays; UMSA private‑provider use is low, staff said, and agreed to provide a timeline and examples to the committee.
A public comment from Ian Cohen, president and COO of Inspected, prompted extended discussion about single‑trade permits and how private providers and county building officials coordinate.
Cohen told the committee private providers operate across Florida and alleged Miami‑Dade jurisdictions are imposing additional requirements that frustrate statutory intent and cause prolonged permit closeouts. "The only place in all of Florida where this does not work is in Miami," he said, arguing county practice was adding unnecessary delay…
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