The Sheathing Affidavit (Form F-DCD-3010) is a sworn statement published by the City of Cape Coral Building Division in which a licensed contractor, or another individual certified under Chapter 489, Florida Statutes, says he or she personally inspected the roof deck (sheathing) at a site address. It carries a Permit # line, so it belongs to a Cape Coral permit file, and it is listed among the affidavits in the city's Permit Document Center. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the form itself is published by the city at the official link.
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What is F-DCD-3010?
The Sheathing Affidavit (Form F-DCD-3010, Rev B) is a one-page notarized statement from the City of Cape Coral Building Division in which a licensed contractor swears that he or she personally inspected the roof deck (sheathing) at a stated site address and found the installation correct.
The form records the permit number, the license holder's State Registration number, the license holder's name and company, the type of contractor, the site address, and the date and time of the inspection. It then states the conclusion: based on the examination, the installation was done according to the Hurricane Mitigation Retrofit Manual (based on 553.844 FS) and the Florida Building Code, Existing Building, Section 706.
The contractor prints or types a name and signs. A footnote says the inspector may be a General, Building, Residential, or Roofing Contractor, or any individual certified under 489 FS to make such an inspection. The lower half is a notary jurat: State and County, the date sworn, the name of the person who swore, whether the person is personally known or produced identification, the notary's commission expiration date and number, a space for the notary stamp, and the notary's signature and printed name.
The City of Cape Coral lists it with its other affidavits, such as the Pool Pressure Test Certification Affidavit and the PV Structural Affidavit. Each of those is a separate document; this one covers only the roof deck inspection.
Who needs to file F-DCD-3010?
The person who completes this affidavit is the licensed inspector. The form's footnote names who may make the inspection: a General, Building, Residential, or Roofing Contractor, or any individual certified under 489 FS to make such an inspection. The statement opens with "I, ... of ... am a licensed ...", so it is written in the first person by the license holder, who enters his or her name, company and type of contractor.
- The license holder: completes the identifying lines, prints or types a name, and signs.
- A notary public: completes the lower block after the license holder swears to the statement and signs it before the notary.
- The permit file: the form has a Permit # line, so the permit it supports is identified on the form itself.
The form does not say which projects or permit types require a Sheathing Affidavit, and it does not describe anyone signing on the license holder's behalf. Ask the City of Cape Coral Building Division whether your permit requires it. The city lists the form in the Affidavits category of its Permit Document Center.
When to file F-DCD-3010
The affidavit is completed after the roof deck (sheathing) inspection, because it states that the license holder has personally inspected the deck and records the date and time of that inspection. The form prints no due date and no filing window of its own.
Because it has a Permit # line, it goes with the permit it supports. The form gives no processing time or validity period. The notary block is completed on the day the license holder swears to the statement, and the form asks for that date (day, month and year).
How to fill out F-DCD-3010
Enter permit and registration numbers
At the top, write the Permit # the affidavit supports and the license holder's State Registration #.
Identify the license holder and company
In the first sentence, enter the license holder's name and the company name after "I, ... of ...".
State the type of contractor
Enter the type of license held after "a licensed". The footnote lists General, Building, Residential, or Roofing Contractor, or an individual certified under 489 FS.
Enter the site address
Write the address of the property where the roof deck (sheathing) was inspected.
Record the inspection date and time
Enter the date of inspection and the time of inspection in the two spaces after "On".
Review the printed determination
The form states the installation was done according to the Hurricane Mitigation Retrofit Manual (based on 553.844 FS) and the Florida Building Code, Existing Building, Section 706. Complete the form only if that is your finding.
Print your name and sign
Type or print the license holder's name in the Print/Type Name space and sign in the Signature space.
Complete the notary details
Enter the State and County, the day, month and year sworn, the name of the person swearing, and whether the person is personally known or produced identification.
Have the notary finish the block
The notary adds the commission expiration date and number, the stamp, and his or her signature and printed name.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check every line against the permit and the license. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF, then get the signatures and notarization the form requires.
How to submit F-DCD-3010
The form prints no mailing address, portal, office or delivery method, so it names no submission channel of its own. It is published by the City of Cape Coral in the Affidavits category of the Permit Document Center, and it identifies its permit through the Permit # line. Confirm with the City of Cape Coral Building Division how and where it should be delivered for your permit.
Before you deliver it, make sure the license holder has signed and the notary block is complete: State, County, date, the name of the person who swore, the identification choice, the commission expiration date and number, the notary stamp, and the notary's signature and printed name. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels the City of Cape Coral Building Division provides.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving the Permit # line blank, so the affidavit cannot be matched to the permit it supports.
- Having someone other than the inspecting license holder fill in the first-person statement ("I ... have personally inspected").
- Entering a type of contractor or inspector that is not among those the form's footnote lists: General, Building, Residential, or Roofing Contractor, or an individual certified under 489 FS.
- Omitting the date or time of inspection, both of which the form asks for.
- Signing without printing or typing the name above the signature line, or printing a name with no signature.
- Skipping the notary block. The form is sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before a notary, with State, County, date, commission number and expiration date.
- Leaving the identification choice (personally known or produced as identification) unmarked in the jurat.
- Using a different form for this purpose: other Cape Coral affidavits, such as the PV Structural Affidavit, cover different subjects.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Sheathing Affidavit (F-DCD-3010)?
It is a one-page sworn statement from the City of Cape Coral Building Division in which a licensed contractor says he or she personally inspected the roof deck (sheathing) at a site address and that the installation follows the Hurricane Mitigation Retrofit Manual and Florida Building Code, Existing Building, Section 706.
Do I need a Sheathing Affidavit for a Cape Coral permit?
The form does not say which permits require it. It has a Permit # line and sits in the Affidavits category of the city's Permit Document Center, so it goes with a permit file. Ask the City of Cape Coral Building Division whether your permit needs it.
Who can sign the Sheathing Affidavit?
The inspecting license holder signs. The form's footnote says the inspector may be a General, Building, Residential, or Roofing Contractor, or any individual certified under 489 FS to make such an inspection. The notary signs the lower block separately.
Does the Sheathing Affidavit have to be notarized?
Yes, the form includes a notary block. It is sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before a notary public, who completes the commission expiration date and number, the stamp, the notary's signature and printed name.
Which codes does the affidavit refer to?
It states that the installation was done according to the Hurricane Mitigation Retrofit Manual (based on 553.844 FS) and the Florida Building Code, Existing Building, Section 706. The license holder makes that determination based on his or her personal inspection.
Can I fill out the Sheathing Affidavit online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service, is not affiliated with the City of Cape Coral, and does not file or notarize the form. The signatures and notarization are still required.
Where do I send the Sheathing Affidavit?
The form prints no address, portal or deadline. It is published in the City of Cape Coral Permit Document Center and identifies its permit through the Permit # line, so confirm the delivery method with the City of Cape Coral Building Division.
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