Code Compliance Division News |
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Flood Maps |
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Opportunities for a public review of
proposed federal flood risk maps are scheduled for the
Melbourne area, FEMA has announced. The maps are to
eventually replace those used by the National Flood
Insurance Program. An ‘open house’ review is scheduled
for 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, at the Brevard County
Government Center, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, at
Viera, in the Space Coast Room on the second floor of
Building C. A meeting is also planned for 4 to 8 p.m. on
Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Palm Bay City Hall, 120 Malabar
Road. Information about the flood insurance program is
available at www.floodsmart.gov. |
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Assistance in Making Key Box Arrangements |
The Fire Prevention Section can assist homeowners in arranging the purchase of 'Knox Box' containers that can be mounted to structures to provide a key for emergency services personnel to enter homes without causing damage. Applications are taken by the City, along with payments, and forwarded to the company that provides the boxes. The boxes are then shipped directly to customers. For information call 321-608-7910. |
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Customers May Prefer To Pay By Credit Card |
Notice as of April 2, 2007, credit /debit card
transactions are provided as a service through Point and Pay, Inc. The City accepts American Express, Discover Card and MasterCard. Use of the service carries a 2.95% convenience fee with a minimum of $2.00
which is included in the total credit/debit card payment amount. The City
of Melbourne does not receive any money from this convenience fee.
Convenience fees are collected by the credit card processing company and credit
card companies. |
Carbon Monoxide Protection |
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Every building for
which a permit is issued after July 1, 2008 and
having a fossil-fuel-burning heater or appliance, a
fireplace, or an attached garage shall have an
operational Carbon Monoxide Alarm installed within 10
feet of each room used for sleeping purposes. This means every new
single or multi-family building that has gas appliances,
a fireplace or an attached garage has to meet this
requirement. This also includes
any permits for renovations or additions to buildings
that meet the above criteria. For more information visit
the
Florida Department of Community Affairs Building
Code Information System |
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