If there permitting 140MPH its not because its built better,but someone swears
it is.Thats the easy part
J PATRICK KG4VBR
>
> From: <hdmc38@bellsouth.net>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
> Date: 2003/03/12 Wed PM 09:14:41 EST
> To: Fred Hopengarten <k1vr@juno.com>
> Subject: Re: Re: [TowerTalk] Permits
>
> Well Fred so far I've got everything from piece of cake to lotsa luck.I can
> tell you that each city in the county does it differently.In the city of
> Oakland Park where I reside the following is needed.Structual permit
> including a survey for location,foundation details,elevations,wind load
> calc's for 140 mph!,and any other details such as guying or bracketing.An
> electrical permit for the low voltage wiring(coax&rotor cable),and
> grounding.It will also need to be approved by the Planning and zoning
> board.It must also meet setbacks and anything else they may come up with.All
> this just on a phone call!I can't wait to submit the plans.You can have a
> meeting with P$Z before you submit to see if it may fly on there part.Of
> course it still must be approved by structual and electrical plan review.Then
> pass your inspections,get you certificate of completetion and your done.There
> are some exceptions in the city's land development code.They are in the
> definitions and state antenna excluding amatuer radio antennas,and
> telecommunication tower excludung amatuer radio support structure.I'm sure
> you have to call it this way and not a tower.Mind you this is all for a 25'
> tower with a cushcraft MA5B mini beam and a 2 meter ringo on top.Total height
> is 39' above grade.This sure doesn't sound like reasonably accommodation
> stated in PRB-1.Which by the way is also a Florida state statute #'s125.561
> and 166.0435.One more thing and I'm gonna stop cause this is making my head
> hurt.I hold Standard Inspectors and plan review license's(I work in a
> different city) from the state of Florida.Been an inspector for 5 years and a
> chief for 4.You would think I could get through this with somewhat less
> difficulty than someone with no permitting experience.And no one design's for
> 140 MPH.You have to get a state of fl.registered PE to swear to god it does
> and sign and seal the documents.There are alot of towers I mean amateur radio
> support structures without permits.And I can see why.Well thats it for
> now.I'm not sure what I will do next,but will keep you informed.So far no
> info from anyone who as acctually permited one.By the way my wife says she'll
> kill me if I submit this for a permit due to our earlier permit fiascos with
> the roof,fence and interior remodel permits.So if I'm dead(and I may wish i
> was after this just kidding)I'll have her e-mail you with the results.If you
> put this in the book do I get a copy?Thanks for asking and listening will let
> you know the next chapter.
>
> Thanks again
> J PATRICK KG4VBR>
> > From: Fred Hopengarten <k1vr@juno.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
> > Date: 2003/03/10 Mon PM 05:54:04 EST
> > To: hdmc38@bellsouth.net
> > Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Permits
> >
> >
> > On Mon, 10 Mar 2003 15:37:27 -0500 <hdmc38@bellsouth.net> writes:
> > > Has anyone ever permited a tower in Broward County Fl.?Also when and
> > > was it under the new Fl building code?Would like to hear your
> > > experience's and problems.Thanks in advance.
> > >
> > >
> > > Joe KG4VBR
> > >
> >
> > As author of the ARRL book on Antenna Zoning (see www.antennazoning.com),
> > I'd really appreciate it if you would send me a summary of what you get.
> >
> > Fred Hopengarten K1VR hopengarten@post.harvard.edu
> > Six Willarch Road * Lincoln, MA 01773-5105
> > 781/259-0088 *eFax 419/858-2421
> >
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> JOE PATRICK
> SENIOR PLUMBING/MECHANICAL
> INSPECTOR CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
>
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