Florida Emergency Order 2022-03 recently was passed and will waive certain requirements for Florida contractors to more quickly help homeowners and businesses affected by Hurricane Ian, according to clickorlando.com.
The emergency order waives certain requirements for general, building or residential contractors certified or registered in Florida, allowing them to perform their own roof repairs and replacements without subcontracting to a licensed roofing contractor.
Additionally, registered contractors from any local jurisdiction in Florida will be allowed to contract for work in the following listed counties, even if the counties typically might be outside their geographical scope limitations: Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Desoto, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Lee, Levy, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Nassau, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, St. Jones, St. Lucie, Sarasota, Seminole, Sumter, Union and Volusia.
Although the order aims to relax requirements, contractors still must obtain licensure in Florida before contracting for work.
