Building Frequently Asked Questions
When should I schedule the Re-Roof-in-Progress Inspection?
- You should go online at https://aca-prod.accela.com/POLKCO/Default.aspx at least one business day in advance to schedule the in-progress inspection for the day you are actually going to do the work.
- Or, if you would like to pursue a virtual inspection, please visit our virtual inspections webpage at www.polk-county.net/building/virtual-inspections for more information and a link to VuSpex GO.
Can I skip the In-Progress Inspection and only schedule a Roof Final Inspection if I have a properly filled out affidavit?
- No, you must schedule the In-Progress Inspection for the day the work is being done. If only the Final Inspection is scheduled, the inspector will fail the Final and issue a red tag. A citation will also be issued and a fine assessed.
Can I schedule the In-Progress Inspection and the Final Inspection at the same time?
- No, you must schedule the In-Progress Inspection for the day the work is being done. If both inspections are scheduled at the same time the inspector will fail the Final and issue a red tag. A citation will also be issued and a fine assessed.
What should we do if we are going to start and finish the roof work over a weekend or on a day the Building Division is closed?
- You still need to schedule the In-Progress Inspection. Schedule the In-Progress Inspection for the next available business day. Take and have "In Progress" pictures as well as the completed Re-Roof Affidavit. Then schedule the Final Inspection after you have finished the job.
What happens if we schedule the In-Progress Inspection for the day the roof work is being done and the inspector arrives, and we have just started the roof work?
- The inspector will examine what has been done and if the inspector does not see any problems the In-Progress Inspection will be passed with a note that a properly filled out affidavit will need to be on site for the final inspection.
What happens if we schedule the In-Progress Inspection for the day the roof work is being done and the inspector arrives and we are almost done or have finished the roof work?
- The inspector will examine what has been done and if the inspector does not see any problems the In-Progress Inspection will be marked as passed with a note stating a properly filled out affidavit will need to be on site for the final inspection.
What happens if there is no affidavit or it is not properly filled out when the inspector arrives for the Final Inspection?
- The inspector will fail the Final and issue a red tag.
Do we need to schedule the In-Progress Inspection when the new shingles are being placed directly over the old shingle?
- Yes, you must schedule the In-Progress Inspection for the day the work will be done.
Does this Re-Roof procedure apply to roof overs?
- If the new roof is less than 3 inches in height above the existing roof you will have to schedule an In-Progress Inspection and have a properly filled out affidavit on site for the Final Inspection. If the new roof is 3 inches or higher above the existing roof this re-roof procedure does not apply.
Does Polk County have a virtual inspections program or process?
- Yes. Please visit our virtual inspections webpage at www.polk-county.net/building/virtual-inspections for more information and a link to VuSpex GO.
Benjamin Dunn
Director
Phone: (863) 534 -6080
Toll Free: (800) 780-5346
BuildingDivision@polk-county.net
Address:
330 W. Church St. Bartow, FL 33830
Office Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Second and Fourth Tuesdays:
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.