Insurance & Permitting

Barefoot Marine Construction is licensed and fully insured. When you hire a licensed and fully insured contractor, you are protecting your most valuable assets, you home property and family.

A legally permitted dock enhances your property's value. Here's what you need to ask before you sign a contract or build. Ask to see a certificate of Insurance showing USL& H and general liability coverage prior to signing a contract or allowing work to be started by any contractor.

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• Under Florida law, if you hire an unlicensed or uninsured builder, you are legally responsible to pay Workers' Compensation coverage and FICA.
• YOU must maintain records for inspection and YOU will be liable for any injuries that occur -- (Things that should be discussed with the builder you select)

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• Marine Contractors must carry Federal USL&H (Longshore & Harbor Workers) insurance. If you hire a marine builder who does not carry Long shore coverage, YOU will be legally responsible for any injuries that occur. (protect your family)
 
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• Federal Jones Act insurance also is required if the contractor uses a barge or other vessel when building (ask to see a picture of the equipment that will be used to complete your job and proof of Jones Act insurance)
 
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• All contractors are required to carry General Liability Insurance. This is to guard against Damage to the homeowner/neighbor's property, or if the contractor injures someone other than an employee. (protect your family)
 
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• If a contractor has paid employees, workers compensation insurance must be provided.
• IF YOUR MARINE CONTRACTOR DOES NOT CARRY WORKERS COMPENSATION COVERAGE UNDER FLORIDA CLASS CODE 6006F, HE OR SHE IS NOT A  LEGITIMATE MARINE CONTRACTOR THIS IS A FELONY THAT EXPOSES YOU TO LIABILITY FOR ANY INJURY ON THE JOB SITE.
• 1099 CONTRACTORS CAN EXPOSE YOU TO LIABILITY FOR ANY INJURY ON THE JOB SITE UNLESS THEY CARRY WORKERS COMPENSATION COVERAGE UNDER FLORIDA CLASS CODE 6006F.

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It is the HOME OWNER'S responsibility to properly permit the job. If your contractor gives you bad advice, YOU could be fined up to $10,000 per day and can be required to remove your dock, bulkhead or boathouse. (protect your investment)