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Getting Started with Private Providers in Florida
Everything you need to know about the private provider process, from understanding the law to finding qualified professionals.
Read MoreFlorida Statute 553.791 in Plain Language
The full statute explained clearly: purpose, who qualifies, notice requirements, scope of services, and enforcement.
Read MoreRequired Documentation
The Notice to Building Official, plans compliance affidavit, inspection records, and certificate of compliance: what each is and when it is due.
Read MoreThreshold Inspections, Explained
Why Florida's threshold buildings, including taller structures and large assembly occupancies, require certified Special Inspectors, and what those inspections cover.
Read MoreHow Building Departments Fit In
The jurisdiction's role when a private provider is engaged: audits, timeframes, permits, and the certificate of occupancy.
Read MorePrivate Provider FAQs
Quick answers for property owners, contractors, and building officials, covering cost questions, scheduling, and disputes.
Read MoreLooking for specific forms?
Each document Section 553.791 requires is explained in our Required Documentation guide: what it is, who prepares it, and when it is due.
Explore Required DocumentationAll Learning Guides
The complete education library, in reading order.
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Overview
A comprehensive guide to Section 553.791, Florida Statutes, governing the alternative plan review and inspection process for construction projects in Florida.
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HB 803: The 2026 Private Provider Overhaul
A section-by-section expert guide to House Bill 803 (Chapter 2026-63), effective July 1, 2026: what changed, who it affects, and common misconceptions examined.
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Florida Statute 553.791 Plain Language Guide
The full statute explained in clear, accessible language: purpose, eligibility, notice requirements, scope, and enforcement.
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Threshold Inspections
How buildings that meet Florida's threshold criteria are inspected by certified Special Inspectors under a threshold inspection plan.
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Required Documentation
The documents Florida Statute 553.791 requires: the Notice to Building Official, plans compliance affidavit, inspection records, and certificate of compliance.
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Jurisdiction Guide for Building Officials
How building departments work with private providers under Florida law: roles, audits, and timeframes.
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