Building
The Building Division provides many services to our citizens, builders, and contractors
enabling the City to maintain high standards of building integrity and preserve
our neighborhood property values. Our staff is here to assist, and guide our homeowners/contractors
through the permit process on new construction, remodeling, or adding to an existing
structure.
General Information
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954-973-6750 (all permit information) |
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4800 W. Copans Road in the Government Center |
INSPECTION
REQUESTS |
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Inspection requests are taken
from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday by calling 973-6750. |
INSPECTOR
HOURS |
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Inspections will be made the following
work day. Inspectors are in the field from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. They may be
reached from 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. |
Contractor Registration Form
Building Permit Applications
Building Forms
Building Division Personnel
The Building Division has had a contractual agreement for plan review and inspection
services with Broward County for the past 20 years. Our building inspectors and
plans examiners have life long knowledge and significant contractor experience through
continuing education as required by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals.
This ensures our residents that quality construction will exist in our community.
BUILDING
SUPERVISOR |
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Susan Schmitt
954-973-6776 |
PERMIT
TECHNICIANS |
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954-973-6750 |
PLAN
REVIEWERS |
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Plan Reviewers may be reached
at 973-6750 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Meetings with Plan Reviewers
may be scheduled to review comments if unique circumstances exist. Call 973-6750,
extension 1504. |
When Is a Building Permit
Required?
Permits are required for all types of construction, removal or demolition of any
building or structure in accordance to the Florida Building Code. Included, but not limited to the following:
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All new buildings (residential,
commercial, office, and industrial) |
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Additions to existing buildings. |
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Remodeling and renovations,
including walls or rooms in garages for any use, are to include structural,
electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits and plans, if applicable. |
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Pools and enclosures (NOTE:
Above ground pools, when Homeowners' Association Regulations are met, require
zoning approval only. You must provide a survey to the Zoning Division indicating
location of pool). An electrical permit may be required if adding an outlet
for the above ground pool and/or spa. |
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Patio slabs/pavers, concrete
& wood. |
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All enclosures (screen,
window, walls, etc.). |
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Sheds and gazebos (must
have product approvals). Product approvals are reports from an approved testing
laboratory or professional engineer certifying that the product complies with
the specifications of the manufacturer and compliance with the requirements
of the Florida Building Code. |
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Hurricane protection (shutters,
panels, impact resistant glass, roll ups, etc. requires product approval or
engineered sealed plans). |
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Signs (temporary and permanent,
monument, etc.) (NOTE: All signs over 12 square feet shall have plans bearing
the seal of a registered Florida engineer.) |
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Water heater replacements
(require plumbing application only). |
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Air Conditioner replacements
require a mechanical application indicating model number, serial number, and
SEER/EER#. New air conditioner installations, in addition to the above, require
an electrical permit. |
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Burglar alarm systems (electrical
permit required). |
NOTE: All commercial properties require a yearly back flow recertification permit.
A plumbing permit is required from a licensed plumbing contractor accompanied by a
Certificate of Inspection performed by a certified backflow technician. The cost for
this permit is $12.35. All new residential properties, multi-family and single family
residences, require a backflow preventer.
Getting Started
Please have the following items with your submittal so we may expedite your
permit: |
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Permit applications signed & notarized
for each discipline of work (i.e. building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical). |
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Two (2) sets of plans signed & sealed by
a professional engineer/architect, if applicable. |
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Department of Planning & Environmental
Protection (DPEP) Procedure Form and stamp on plans when applicable (i.e. all
new residential construction, additions for bedrooms and baths on sewer, and
additions to non-residential buildings, all commercial and industrial alterations
and demolitions). A list of other types of work requiring DPEP are located at
the Building Division counter. DPEP monitors surface water and wastewater (sanitary
sewer). |
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Product approvals for sheds, doors, all glass,
roofs, and all types of shutters. |
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Surveys (2). A survey is a document sealed
by a professional land surveyor certifying the elevations, setbacks, property
lines and size of the lot. |
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Energy calculations including heating and cooling
load calculations. |
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Health & Rehabilitative Services (HRS)
approval for potable water and other issues for all Assisted Care Living Facilities
(ACLF), day care centers, hospitals, schools, and other similar buildings. |
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In the event of a fire at your residence, please be
aware that building permits may be required before repairs are made. Please
call the Building Department at 954-973-6750 before work begins. We will make
every effort to expedite any required permits so repairs can be made as quickly
as possible. |
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If there are any doubts as to whether a permit is
required or any questions regarding submitting a permit, please call the Building
Department at 954-973-6750 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Department of Business Regulations stamp required
for all restaurants (Division of Hotels & Restaurants). Call 467-4448 for
more information. |
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