INTERIOR EARLY START AUTHORIZATION FORM
Permit Application Number: Project Name:
Project Address:
Previous Use of the building/space:
Proposed Use of the building/space:
Contractor Name:
License Number: Office Phone:
NOTE: An Interior Early Start Authorization form will not be approved prior to the Planning & Development Div.
verifying that the proposed occupancy is permitted within the zoning classification of the property.
P&D Div. Zoning Approval: Date:
Building Official Approval: Date:
Conditions of Early Start Authorization:
Unincorporated Seminole County Government and the Contractor listed agree to the following:
1. A complete building permit application and plans shall be submitted at the time of request for Early Start Authorization.
2. This Early Start Authorization is for interior work only.
3. Compliance with Asbestos NESHAP, State DEP and other regulatory agencies must occur for all demolition work.
4. Work shall not be concealed and must remain open for all necessary inspections. At the time of inspections, any
concealed work shall be exposed.
5. The Contractor acknowledges that all subcontractors are properly licensed and have current worker’s compensation coverage.
6. The Contractor acknowledges that Inspections of work for any construction trade will not be made until a permit has been issued
for the building including all applicable trades.
7. The Early Start Authorization does not guarantee that the construction plans will be approved as submitted. All work
started with this authorization, prior to the issuance of the required permits, shall be at the Contractor’s risk.
8. The Contractor acknowledges that additional fees, including but not limited to impact and zoning fees, may be due at time of
building permit issuance and/or prior to Certificate of Occupancy.
9. The Contractor acknowledges that additional site improvements, including but not limited to installation of a grease trap, accessible
parking and landscaping, may be required at the time of building permit issuance.
10. The Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold Seminole County or its officers, agents and employees, free and harmless from any
and all claims, causes of action, damages, losses, penalties or costs, including, but not limited to, all attorneys fees (whether from
litigation or administrative proceedings, including cost and fees on appeal), with respect to any person or government authority
arising out of, either directly or indirectly, the construction or operation at the premises covered by this Early Start Authorization,
whether the liability, loss or damage is caused by, or arises out of, the negligence of Seminole County or its officers, agents,
employees, or otherwise.
11. If Seminole County or its officers, agents and employees, shall be subject to any claim, demand or penalty or become a party to
any suit or other judicial or administrative proceeding by reason of any claimed act or omission by any party, or by reason of any
act occurring on the subject premises, or by reason of any omission with respect to the construction or operation on the subject
premises, the Contractor shall indemnify and hold Seminole County or its officers, agents and employees, harmless against all
judgments, settlements, penalties, and expenses, including attorney’s fees, court costs and other expenses of litigation or an
administrative proceeding, incurred by or imposed on Seminole County or its officers, agents and employees, in connection with
the investigation of defense relating to such claim or litigation or administrative proceeding, and at the election of Seminole County
or its officers, agents and employees, the Contractor shall also defend Seminole County.
12. It is understood and hereby acknowledged between the parties hereto that Seminole County or its officers, agents and employees,
shall not be liable for any act or other obligation to the Contractor.
13. This Early Start Authorization will terminate upon the issuance of a Building Permit for property covered by this Early Start
Authorization; however, this agreement shall remain in effect for all events occurring prior to the Building Permit issuance.
By signing this Interior Early Start Authorization Form, the undersigned acknowledges and agrees to conditions 1 through 13.
Contractor’s Signature Date
