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Florida � �� �� �"' ``;°���� 1 <br /> I I• „ , � 1 <br /> � De�partment of Business �,�; � � .i``��„; ,, `.�:-- �.��<'. -: � � <br /> � &Professional Regulation --��� �; ;��T �;; <br /> + � Y E;` � � <br /> � <br /> �r_ _ ��� ' a �? j <br /> t+ HOtdE VERIFY A LICENSE APPLY FOR/UPDATE LICENSES RENEW YOUR LICENSE OUR BUSINESSES&PROFESSIONS � <br /> I � <br /> � DBPR HIJRRICANE IRNiA GUIDE ` <br /> � � <br /> 4 In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma,there are many questions that you may have and many situations you may encounter These � <br /> � resources have been put together to help educate, inform and assist Floridians in the decisions they need to make concerning storm � <br /> � repairs and other storm related issues. � <br /> iIf you have questions or concerns,call us at 850-487-1395 You may also email us at � <br /> htta://www.mvfloridalicense.com/contactus <br /> - �r---..-.--...__ _____---��--------- - <br /> �� Have you been approached by ;Ii Would you like to file a 1� Would you like to report I� Have you tried the DBPR <br /> � a contractor to begin work? ��: complaint against a licensed I i unlicensed activity? �� mobile app? <br /> li contractor. � <br /> � Click here to verifv a license�' � Click here !� Click here to learn <br /> i� `� Click here ,! ;� more! � <br /> : %+ ; �i <br /> - --. _ ---- -- ,�_ _._ <br /> � �- - - - ___-___ -- -- .,.-- - --------- --- - - - <br /> �------ - - -------- -- ----- ` J <br /> HIRING UNLICENSED CONTRACTORS CAN BE DESASTROUS <br /> � In the event of a natural disaster, remember that all repair work perFormed on your home or business should be completed by a <br /> � licensed professional. <br /> � Contractors travel from out of state to a disaster area and take advantage of the large amount of repair work to be done. Remember � <br /> � that even if they are licensed in another state to perform construction services,they must also obtain a state license from DBPR to <br /> perform those services on your home or business. During a declared State of Emergency,the penalty for unlicensed <br /> construction activity becomes a third-degree felony.In addition, DBPR may dispatch teams to conduct door-to-door sweeps in <br /> i <br /> conjunction with law enforcement, building departments and other state agencies. <br /> � Unlicensed activity occurs when a person who is not licensed by the state performs or offers to perForm a job or service that requires <br /> � licensure in one of the professions regulated by the Division of Reaulation, Division of Real Estate and Division of Certified <br /> Public Accountinq. <br /> STEPS TO PREVENT BECOMING THE VICTIM OF AN UNLICENSED ACTIVITY SCAM <br /> 1. Know what services require a state license. <br /> I Below are some exam f common storm-related services that may or may not require a state license from DBPR. <br /> -- - ------- -- - --___._.______--- -- -- ----------------- - -- ----- --- -----------------------• <br /> �- - r ----i <br /> ------------- -- --— , -------- — — <br /> Common Storm-Related Services Requiring a License i I Common Storm-Related Services Not Requiring a I <br /> I f____.__ _._.-- -,-..__ �L___..-------.__.._. License .J � <br /> - ----------------- -____------- -- --___.__....-------- __._,..__-----�-.__.._. <br /> -- -_._.,�___ -- -- --_.._ �..- --- __---.__....__--- � -- _ .__--- --- --_------- --- <br /> _ ,. .. .� <br /> Roof Re airs Trimmin or Removin a Fallen Tree <br /> � 9 9 <br /> �- ------ -----—_-----� -----_ --—------- -------- <br /> , <br /> , - - — ---- -_.___,. _----_ __ .._ ----_._ . .___. _ ..__e_�_.._.._-- - -- --- �-------------.._ ._----- -------1 <br /> ' New or Replacement Roof � Removing Debris , <br /> � ~-- ---- -- ----- �- ------- -------- --- —� <br /> � - -— ----------� <br /> � --- --- ---- --— -------- ---- <br /> '' Installing New Windows_- _ — _ I� Placing a Tarp on a Roof <br /> I � <br /> �- -----------—---- �------------- -- —� <br /> ,�------ <br /> �� �I DISCLAIMER:These lists are not intended to be � <br /> i Plumbing Repairs comprehensive,and any additional or detailed questions �� <br /> should be directed to the Department by calling 850.487 1395. ' <br /> I_____ _._____________^-_ __�.__—___—______.� Consumers shou/d check with their local building departments <br /> �-- � ---- - - - �� -- --� -----��-�- `-�-,I to determine if there are additional permitting and/or licensing <br /> � j� Electrical Repairs or Rewiring j requirements fo�their area. For additional licensure � <br /> � ' -- - `--- _ -_- _-_-_-------_ ^requirements related to construction-dick here- _— <br /> i'- - - - -� -_I I <br /> � <br /> ! <br /> ( 2.Verify licenses before you hire or sign a contract. � i <br /> � Protect yourselves from unlicensed activity.Always verifv the license online or call the Customer Contact Center at <br /> � 850.487.1395 DBPR also has a free smartphone app that enables consumers to search for state licenses by name or license i <br /> i number. Download the app on iTunes or the Gooale Plav app store. � <br /> � Be wary of individuals who only produce an"occupational license,"or corporate filing.An"occupational license"only means that the <br /> � person has paid a tax receipt to the local municipality. � ' <br /> ; i <br /> http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/os/communications_office/HurricaneGuide.html 11/14/2017 <br />