Florida Roofing Question

I am an Ohio roofing contractor who was temp licensed in Fla. (Brevard Cty) due to the hurricanes (05-06). My cousins help w/logistics was invaluable. She now needs a new roof on her owner occupied townhouse (9sq. comp). She will be furnishing materials & permit. I intend to furnish the labor (myself) for no compensation whatsoever. My question is, does this violate any current FL. laws I am not be aware of. My understanding is if there is no compensation I am not violating the law. I owe her a debt of gratitude and want to return the favor!>>>

You cannot do the work without being properly licensed here in FL. SHE could do the work by herself but anyone who helps must be licensed and all taxes, W/C, etc. must accounted for. It sucks but it's the law here........

JET>>>

Thanks HOP. She was very upset when she read the rules on the permit stating as an owner/builder she couln't sell her property for one year after completion of the job, as her intentions are to sell asap and move to Cal. to be near her only son and 1st newborn grandchild. I told her not to worry the stipulation, in this market, who knows how long it will take to sell! She can always use as a vacation rental as she is located on A1A. HOP, can you fill me in on inspection protocall as I'm sure procedures/code has changed since '06. I heard recently there have been changes to code regarding truss strapping. During the emergency we had dry-in and final inspection, can you bring me up to date?>>>

Shelterguard - If your cousin is present while you (and her) do the work, I don't believe you are violating any Florida laws. The key to this is that she is the owner/builder and you are immediate family (you might be stretching the immediate part). The typical definition of immediate family usually means relatives living in the same household. I don't think you will need to get into that much detail.

BTW, regarding the use of volunteer labor (like w/ Habitat for Humanity), workers compensation premiums would need to be based on the fair market value of the labor. Regardless of what is actually paid for, the finished work has an insurable replacement value.>>>

This may not meet wide spread approval but i think its very sad when a guy can't even help out his sister with her very minor roof job without fear of getting in trouble with the authorities because of government regulation. That is pathetic! Makes me remember why i didn't leave a single thing behind when i left Florida in 1993 after hurricane Andrew. So i wouldn't ever have to go back! Ridiculous! And all this is from insurance companies trying to "hurricane proof" roofs! Can't do it! Might cut it down some but causes way more expense than what the insurance might save. Not to mention the pains in the arses! :woohoo:>>>