Homeowner Frequently
Asked Questions

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1. How much will a permit cost now?
$100.00

2. Will the Health Dept. permit and inspect in the cities also?
Yes. This ordinance applies to all areas of the county “Incorporated” or “Unincorporated”.

3. How long will an approved permit be good for?
12 months

4. What is the time frame for scheduling an inspection?
24 hour notice

5. Is an inspection and approval by the health department required prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by any building department?
Yes

6. Is there a variance process?
Yes there is an appeal process for any denied applications.

7. Is there a "hotline" to report unlicensed or un-permitted activities?
Yes you can call any of our four field offices.

8. Can permits be applied for at any environmental health office?
Yes, you can also apply by fax, if you are a competency card holder you can have a credit card on file and not have to come to the office to apply. Please contact the Engineering Division or one of the environmental health offices for further information. Fax number is 386-274-0698 and voice mail is 386-274-0787.

9. What is required to schedule an inspection?
A copy of the Self-Certification document, and a copy of the As Built sketch at least 24 hours before desired inspection time.

10. Who will be issuing the Certificate of Competency Card?
The Volusia County Health Department Environmental Health division. The coordinator of that issue can be contacted at 386-736-5579.

11. What rotors and spray heads are currently approved to meet the water wise ordinance?
See our list on this website. Others will be posted when new products come out on the market and are approved by this department.

12. How many inches away from the building foundation must the rotors and or spray heads be located?
All rotors and spray heads must be at least 12 inches from the building foundation.

13. Should all rotors and spray heads have head-to-head coverage.
Yes.

14. Is it ok to have some overspray on walks and driveways?
No rotors or spray heads are allowed to spray over any impervious area, including sidewalks, driveways, decks, etc.

15. Can I hook any type of automatic timing device to my irrigation system?
No. All irrigation control devices must be able to schedule down to one minute run times.

16. Should the property owner be given a copy of the As Built Sketch and the Self-Certification by the installer?
Yes all these documents should be supplied by the installer as part of the installation process.

17. Can I have Rotor type and Spray type heads on the same zone?
No you cannot mix different types of sprayers on the same zone. All zones must have matched precipitation rates.