Town Of Davie - Business Tax Receipt Checklist For Submittals Commercial/industrial (Page 6 of 7) in pdf

Dear Prospective Town of Davie Business Owner:

EACH BUSINESS MUST OBTAIN A BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT BEFORE OPENING A BUSINESS

This Document has been prepared to assist you in completing your Business Tax Receipt application.

The Business Tax application must be signed by the owner or officer the corporation.

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The Tax fee must be paid. Fees are not refundable.

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The zoning of your property must be checked to determine if your proposed business is a permitted use for the location.

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The Building Division must determine that your place of business meets the necessary building codes.

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Inspection of the premises must be conducted by a Town Inspectors to ensure all applicable codes are met.

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SIGNS

A permit is required prior to the placement of all signs, both permanent and temporary. The Planning and Zoning Division

will assist you with signage regulations. The Town may issue a 30-day permit for banners or pennants when used for

grand openings or special events.

It is prohibited to erect, locate, or maintain any sign, including, but not limited to: all flashing, fluttering or otherwise

moving signs; posting, advertising or writings; trailer signs; arrows; signs attached to any structure, pole, or tree; signs or

banners; any signs and writing upon a vehicle; and any sign located within a public right-of-way except as otherwise

provided by the Town’s sign ordinance

BUSINESS CODES

A. OUTSIDE OF BUILDING

1. No obstructions to exit doors and paths.

2. Yard area must be clear of debris and other obstructions.

3. Rubbish or trash must be stored properly.

4. After construction, you must have regularly scheduled garbage pick-up service.

5. Outside storage of flammable materials must be protected by post, walls, fences, etc.; must be labeled as to contents

and must be labeled with name of the LP gas company.

6. Fire Control Systems must be operational and free from obstructions.

7. Meter rooms must be posted with a sign: “Meter Room—No Storage Permitted”.

B. PATH OF EGRESS

1. Aisles must be clear of obstructions.

2. Automatic closing doors must be in operating order and must be kept in their “closed” position.

3. Doors must swing in direction of exit travel.

4. Exit doors must be equipped with nothing more restrictive that “quick release” hardware when building is occupied.

5. Fire escapes and stairways must be clear of obstructions.

6. In stairwells with self-closing doors. The doors must be in the “closed” position.

7. Each required exit must be visibly identified with lettering not less than 6 inches high.

8. All exits signs must be illuminated by reliable light source (battery operated emergency lighting).

9. Exit discharges and vestibules must be kept clear.

C. ELECTRICAL (954-797-1160)

1. No defective electrical equipment or wiring shall be in use.

2. Wiring must be adequate for use and not overloaded.

3. In most cases, appliance cords cannot exceed six feet.

4. Splices and ties in wiring must be in approved junction boxes.

5. Breaker and fuse boxes must be kept closed and easily accessible.

6. Ladder required to access ceiling.

D. STRUCTURAL (954-797-1125)

1. There shall be no holes or gaps in the walls between tenants.

2. Ceiling tiles must be in place.

3. Highly combustible material shall not be used for interior finish.

4. Building must be in good state of repair.

5. Heat producing and ventilation equipment and the area around then must be kept clean.

6. Fire sprinkler systems must be operational.

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