​A building owner may request, and the Department may grant,​ permission to start construction for the footings and foundations upon submission of construction documents under s. SPS 361.31.

A building owner who has been granted permission to start construction of the footings and foundations may proceed at the owner's own risk without assurance that a conditional approval for the building will be granted.

The department shall review and make a determination on an application for permission to start construction of the footings and foundations within 3 business days of receipt of the application and all forms, fees, construction documents and information required to complete the review.

If choosing to request permission to start, be sure to answer the questions, as appropriate, in the electronic plan review application.