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Dock Contractor Requirements

Establishing A Deposit Account

Miscellaneous Information

Dock Contractor Requirements

Overview All construction activity involving docks or boardwalks must be conducted by a contractor possessing a valid class “A” general contractor’s license or a marine contractor’s license issued by the Pinellas County Construction and Licensing Board (PCCLB). All such contractors and any contractor performing dredge and fill activities shall maintain applicable worker’s compensation and general liability insurance as required by state and federal law, including but not limited to, the provisions of the U.S. Longshoreman’s & Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act (USL&H), or the Jones Act. A $5,000 Surety Bond is also required (a performance bond is not sufficient)

Registration Check List In order to submit applications for Dock/Dredge & Fill Permits, a contractor must fulfill all registration requirements. Complete the following and submit to Clerk of the Circuit Court, Board Records Department, 315 Court Street, 5th Floor, Clearwater, FL 33756:     Surety Bond Form. Submit the original executed bond     A copy of USL&H Insurance Coverage, where applicable     A copy of your current Contractors License issued by the Pinellas County Construction and Licensing Board (PCCLB) Questions regarding Bonding or insurance requirements should be directed to the Department of Environmental Management at (727) 464-4761

Establishing A Deposit Account

Overview A Deposit Account with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Board Records Department, provides contractors with the ability to keep funds on deposit. As a service is provided, fees will be assessed and deducted from the account balance. This deposit account eliminates the requirement of paying copying costs in person or by mail, and expedites the customer’s requests which can be submitted via fax or telephone.

To Open A Deposit Account To open an account, you must submit an “Application for Water and Navigation Deposit Account” form with a minimum deposit of $50.00. Mail your application and check made payable to “Board of County Commissioners” to: Ken Burke Clerk of the Circuit Court Board Records Department 315 Court Street, 5th Floor Clearwater, FL 33756

Using Your Deposit Account You may charge copying fees to this account. The requested copies along with a Water & Navigation Copy Request Form (indicating the amount charged for the service) will be sent by fax. Please ensure your account has sufficient funds available so we may timely process your requests. To prevent unauthorized use, you must provide your account number each time you request a charge. You may make additional deposits to your account by remitting funds along with a written request to Board Records at the address listed above. Any changes desired to your deposit account should be made by filing a new “Application for Water and Navigation Deposit Account” form, which may be faxed to Board Records at (727) 464-4716 or mailed to the address listed above.

Contact Board Records If you have any questions or require additional information, please call (727) 464-3464.

Miscellaneous Information

Other Recommended Review Materials It is recommended you review “The Pinellas County Water and Navigation Control Authority Regulations” for additional information regarding your responsibilities as a Marine Contractor. Permit Application forms can be accessed at the Department of Environmental Management web site.