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REQUIREMENTS FOR A BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT (COMMERCIAL)

If you are applying for a City business tax receipt, the Building Division is required to inspect your proposed business location to verify zoning requirements and the Fire Department is required to inspect your proposed business location to verify the building complies with the adopted Fire and Life Safety Codes. These inspections have been combined in the Building Inspection office, please call (386) 676-3311 or 676-3336. Inspections are typically handled within 24 hours of the request. There will be a $30.00 application fee, a $45.00 fire inspection fee and the appropriate fee for the business classification.

If the inspection of the business reveals fire code violations, you will be requested to correct the problem before the business tax receipt is approved.

You can avoid re-inspection and costly time delays by making sure your building complies with the following fire code regulations which inspectors say are the most common:

• Address must be posted on the building and be visible from the road

• Structure must have at least one Class 2A-10 bc rated fire extinguisher per 3,000 square feet of floor area. Extinguisher must be serviced and tagged annually.

• Structure must have exit signs and emergency lights as required by code. These must be in working order.

• All required exit doors and exit corridors must be unlocked and unobstructed during business hours.

• Structure must have a working UL approved smoke detector, if required by the fire code.  

• All electrical appliances, wiring, outlets and cords must be in safe working condition.

• All building fire alarms, fire sprinklers, standpipes, and hose stations must be maintained in working order and be inspected and tagged annually by a state licensed fire contractor.

VOLUSIA COUNTY BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT:
A businesses located within our City limits must also purchase a Volusia County business tax receipt. When you receive your Ormond Beach business tax receipt, take it to the Volusia County Administration Center located at, 250 North Beach Street, Daytona Beach and you will receive a County business tax receipt. For more information on county business tax receipt call (386) 254-4635.

If you need further information or assistance, please contact:

Building and General Inspections
City Hall, 22 S. Beach St.

Application form (PDF):  Application for Commercial Business Tax

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