Frequently Asked Questions About Building Permits

Permit applications are available for contractors and internal VCS maintenance personnel. If you are unsure if you need a permit reach out to the VCS Building Department for further clarification. 

Design & Construction personnel will submit initial plans via the Plan Review process on SagesGov. 

With our new software SagesGov, applying for Permits should be seamless. First, you must register for an account in SagesGov to begin the process.

After you register, choose which permit type applies to your application, click on that tile and complete the application. 

Please note: All documents must be unprotected. The system will not accept protected files. 

Within SagesGov you will be able to see the status of your permit application and will receive an email from notification-service@sagesgov.com with updates. Be sure to check your spam and junk folders for the above email address. 

Note: Replies to this email will not be answered as these are automatically being sent from the SagesGov system.

Your approved permit will be sent in a notification via email. You will also have access to the SagesGov portal where you can find the permit within the project overview page by clicking the "Permit" button. 

Note: Contractors must print out the SagesGov permit and supporting documents. Documents must be posted on site at all times until a certificate of completion or certificate of occupancy is issued.

Schedule your inspection online via SagesGov. 

Inspections will be scheduled for the next business day.

All Inspection Requests must be received online before 4:00 p.m.

Multiple email notices will be sent prior to the expiration of the permit. Be sure to check your email frequently for these to prevent your permit from expiring. 

If you must reinstate an expired permit, you can complete the form on the "Active Permit Extension" tile. 

Answer: YES. FBCB Section 105 PERMITS

Answer: No.

Permit Applications can be submitted online on the SagesGov portal. All permit applications will require an "Authorized Agent Form" signed by the qualifier and notarized. 

An authorized agent is a person designated by the licensed qualifier to submit an online permit application with required documents to the School District of Volusia County via the SagesGov portal to obtain a permit. 

The Authorized Agent form is available on the Building Department's website.  

ONE AUTHORIZED AGENT FORM IS REQUIRED PER PROJECT. 

Answer: NO. The licensed contractor cannot sign a power of attorney to apply for a building permit. 

Answer: Building Permit applications can be filled out online on the SagesGov portal. All required documentation must be scanned and submitted online through the SagesGov portal. 

Answer: One (1) set of construction documents are required to be digitally signed, sealed, dated, and third-party authenticated. Documents must be submitted online on the SagesGov portal. 

Answer: YES. FBCB Section 107.2 
Site Plans are preferred to be uploaded in color. 

Answer: YES. FBCB 453.6.1, Occupancy during construction.

Answer: YES. FBCB 105.3.5. Provide the same limits that are in your owner-contractor agreement.

Certificates of Insurance shall show the correct address for the certificate holder. (School District of Volusia County, 200 N. Clara Avenue, DeLand, FL 32720)     

Answer: NO. Current certificate of insurance must be attached to the permit application.

Answer: No; however, it is the responsibility of the contractor to make the VCS Project Manager aware they are applying for a permit application. Prior to the permit application the Project Manager should agree to the work for the project.

Answer: NO. Contractors license must be attached to the permit application including any subcontractors license if applicable.

Answer: The following exterior envelope products require Florida Product Approval:

1. Roofing
2. Exterior Doors
3. Louvers
4. Windows
5. Shutters
6. Structural Components
7. Exhaust Fans and Curbs

Answer: YES.

Example: A re-roofing permit application will require the roofing submittal including Florida Product Approval.