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State of Florida Bulding Code

• 25 November 2014
• by: KKG

Who is the Collier County Building Review Department?

About Building Review
The Building Review Department is the building permit issuing authority for Collier County . This Department is responsible for ensuring the building permits issued meet the requirements of the Florida Building Code, the Collier County Land Development Code and the Collier County Code of Laws and Ordinances.

The Department processes permit applications, reviews the plans for compliance with the codes and performs field inspections of the work allowed within the permit. In times of disaster we perform assessment of damage to structures and condemns unsafe buildings if appropriate. The Department is comprised of Customer Service Specialist, Inspectors, and Plans Examiners.

Mission Statement

In order to maintain the highest standard of public safety and to protect the property rights of the citizens of Collier County, the Building Review Department will ensure the building requirements of the State of Florida and Collier County are fully met. The Department will provide the information and assistance that meets our customers needs and guides them through the permitting process. Our Inspectors and Plans Examiners will provide professional, consistent and friendly service. We intend to work in partnership with Designers, Developers, Contractors and Owners to foster an environment that understands the needs of our customers and works for full compliance of the governing codes.

For more information visit Collier County Building Review

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How to Build a Better Home

• 25 November 2014
• by: KKG

Build a Better Home... Evolving technology and partnering with companies who offer superior products and services is key to providing home owners the new home they desire is achievable and affordable.

Many specialty builder products are created for the south Florida climate. Solutions are available to help you build an energy efficient home and a home that will 'weather well" in harsh Florida weather conditions.

Knauf-Koenig Group will take the time to meet with you, listen to your goals and wants for your new home and then provide you with solutions based on our experience and knowledge. read more..

Hurricane Preparedness Naples Florida

• 25 November 2014
• by: KKG

A few people have asked us about hurricane prepairedness for Collier County, so we thought we would share this link with you. It is the hurricane evacuation routes for Collier County

Here are a few tips:

• Fuel your vehicles well before the storm
• If you stay home, fill your sinks bathtub with water - you may need this to flush your toilets in case of water shortage
• Bring in outdoor furniture
• Board your home if possible
• Turn up freezers to coolest setting prior to the storm and open as little as possible!

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Hardwood Floors in Florida? A Good Idea!

• 25 November 2014
• by: KKG

Hardwood Flooring can make any room of a home more appealing. Replacing your homes floors increases your homes value while providing the ability to curve the style of its interior. Various flooring textures are available in numerous patterns and looks ranging from exotic hardwoods to traditional tile, and laminate floors.

If your homes flooring is starting to look old and worn out, worry no more. Knauf-Koenig Group can help you acheive any style look you can imagine. We use design specialists or work with your designer. Knauf-Koenig Group is ready to assist in the latest trends and ideas.

By remodeling and replacing your old floors throughout your home could add up to ten percent to your homes value. Wood flooring can make any room of your home more appealing. Our eood refinishing services includes resurfacing, alond with staining.

For some areas such as laundry rooms laminate has been around for many years and can be found in some of the most glamorous homes in the world. The best things about laminate flooring are price and installation. It's very affordable and can be installed on any type floor. read more..