To Pay the surcharges due this quarter

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1 Building Code Information System Surcharge Component I.Overview SURCHARGE SUBMITTAL GUIDE 2009 The Building Code Information System (BCIS) supports the building code information and training needs of construction professionals in the state of Florida and across the country. Local government surcharge users can collect and submit the surcharge report at Below are detailed instructions for those using the online procedure. Log In The BCIS website provides access to both public and secured electronic information associated with the Florida Building Code. If you are a current user: In your internet browser (internet Explorer, Netscape, etc.) enter in the address bar at the top of the screen. Log In Enter the User Name and Password, click the Login Button. (Note: Do not create your own User Name and Password and access Surcharges Online as the permissions for access are set by the Contact Person using the login/password. If you have any questions or for technical support, call Barbara Bryant (850) or Jim Hammers (850) Click Log In _ You are Logged In if you see the Log Out indicator, this means that you are Logged In. To Pay the surcharges due this quarter Once you have successfully LOGGED IN Click Submit Surcharge. SURCHARGES MENU To begin processing your Surcharge Report, click Submit Surcharge on the surcharges menu table. (Please note: Select Submit Surcharge only if you are creating a new report for submittal. This will not allow you to update a previously edited report) -From the dropdown list, select the quarter and fiscal year of the quarterly report to be processed.

2 NO PERMITS ISSUED THIS QUARTER Check this box if there are no surcharges to submit this quarter, Click the Submit button. A Pop-Up window will appear with the statement, I hearby certify that the information entered is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Checking the box is your electronic signature on the report. The report will be saved and electronically sent to DCA. Complete surcharge report by completing items 1 thru Number of permits for new construction Type in the number of Commercial and Residential permits issued. The system totals this information for you. 2. Number of permits for additions, alterations, & renovations Type in the number of Commercial and Residential permits issued. Again, the system totals this information for you, as well as totals all permits issued. The system totals this information for you. 3. TOTAL PERMITS This field is calculated automatically. Area in Square Feet Subject to the Surcharge (Items 4-6) 4. Current Area in Square Feet for New Construction. Type in the area in square footage for new Commercial and Residential construction. The system totals this information for you. 5. Current Area in Square Feet for Additions, Alterations, & Renovations. Type in the area in square footage for Commercial and Residential alterations/renovations. The system totals this information for you. 6. Total Area This field is calculated automatically. Calculation of Surcharges Due (Items 7-9). The system calculates these figures for you. Please select the certification check box before proceeding to the payment section.

3 Please select one of the following Options: Submit - Selecting this option will allow you to proceed to process payment or submit an Adjustment. Saved In Progress - Selecting this option will allow you to save this report. Payment Options: Once you have completed the information requested, you must click on one of the following three Buttons located at the bottom of the Surcharge Report. 1. Submit -Select this button if you wish to proceed to check out. 2. Cancel -Select this button if you wish to cancel this report. 3. Save in Progress -Select this button if you wish to continue processing this report at a later time If you have selected to submit your surcharge report, the following options are available before inputting your payment method: Pay By Electronic Check-select this option only if you are absolutely sure you are ready to submit your surcharge report(s). Enter New Surcharge-the selection of this option allows you to process more than one surcharge report. (You can now pay for multiple surcharge reports) Enter New Adjustment-Complete this only if you need to make an adjustment to previously submitted reports. (Select Enter New Adjustment. You will be re-routed back to the surcharge report to select the quarter to adjust. Select which quarter you would like to adjust and complete the new adjustment. When you have finished with your adjustment, please hit submit to get back to the payment submittal page). Select Pay By Electronic Check button to pay electronically. A New popup will appear in which you can enter your electronic check information. Once payment is processed, a receipt will appear. Print it for your records. SEARCHING FOR REPORTS To retrieve a previously report(s) with a Save In Progress Report status please do the following steps: To search for reports, go to Surcharges Menu and select Manage Surcharges. The number of overdue reports and saved in progress reports will be shown in the upper tabs labeled Open and Overdue. To review these reports click on one of the tabs indicating the number of reports open or overdue. You may also search for records by going to Find a Surcharge on the Blue Surcharge Menu Box. Find A Surcharge:

4 Select Find a Surcharge to select a report that has been previously Saved In Progress.

5 Manage Surcharges: Selecting Manage Surcharges will allow you to view reports that are saved in progress, overdue, or submitted paid. The saved in progress tab will allow you to edit the report that was previously saved in progress. The Overdue tab will allow you to view reports that are overdue. The history tab will allow you to review all reports submitted online. MODIFY YOUR PROFILE_ To change your contact information. The full name of the County or Municipal Office Issuing the Building Permits is listed and cannot be changed by the user; it is automatically inserted based on your login information. Likewise, the Street Address, City, and Zip are also automatically listed by the system and cannot be updated here. (This information can be updated by going to the Surcharge Menu, and selecting Modify Your Profile if you wish to add, change, or delete contact information to ensure that you receive notices concerning Surcharges for your jurisdiction).

6 GETTING HELP If at any time you need additional help, please contact Barbara Bryant at or Jim Hammers at for assistance.