Showing ordinances that apply to Seminole Manor, FL
Seminole Manor is an unincorporated community (population 2,562) in Palm Beach County, Florida. Because Seminole Manor is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Palm Beach County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The scaffold & sidewalk shed rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Palm Beach County requires permits for scaffolding over 10 feet in height under the Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023). HVHZ wind load standards apply countywide for temporary structures during construction.
Palm Beach County Building Division enforces Florida Building Code Chapter 33 (Safeguards During Construction) for all scaffolding. Scaffolds over 10 feet require permits and OSHA 1926 Subpart L compliance. Public right-of-way encroachment requires a separate permit from PBC Engineering. Tie-back anchors must be wind-rated for 170 mph design wind speed. Inspections required before use, after modifications, and weekly during use. Sidewalk sheds required when scaffolding overhangs pedestrian areas.
Stop work order plus $250 to $500 fine per day. Unpermitted scaffolding causing injury triggers contractor license review by FL DBPR.
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