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When do I need a permit?
Most improvements to real property require a building permit. This would include fences, sheds, pools, driveways, patios, screens, additions, A/C change out, water heater change out, new construction. Please contact the Building Division at 561-790-5128 for additional information
Building Inspection
To request a building inspection, call 790-5144. This is an Automated Inspection Line. You must have the 3 digit inspection code and your IRV Number from your permit card to schedule an inspection. To obtain inspection codes please click here. (link to document)
Garage Sales
A permit is required to hold a garage or yard sale. Residents are limited to two sales per year. The cost for a permit is $10.00 and includes two signs from our department. It is illegal to place additional signs in medians and right-of-ways or to tack signs on utility poles or trees to advertise the sale. Signs are permitted on the property where the sale is occurring.
How long does it take to issue a permit?
It usually takes between seven to ten business days, and 15 to 30 business days for commercial projects.
Can I schedule a specific time for my inspection?
No. However, you can call between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:30 am to speak directly to an inspector to get an estimated time.
Can I schedule an inspection online?
Not yet, however we are looking into the issue.
What is a Product Approval?
The implementation date of the Florida Product Approval System was October 1, 2003. Rule 9B-72 of the Florida Building Commission establishes a higher standard of practice for product evaluations, as well as uniformity and consistency of enforcement statewide.
The Rule covers the following eight categories of products:~
1. EXTERIOR DOORS (rollup, sectional, sliding, swinging, automatic or other)
2. WINDOWS (awning, casement, dual action, double hung, single hung, fixed, horizontal slider, projected, pass through, mullions, wind breaker or other)
3. PANEL WALLS (siding, soffits, exterior insulation finish system (EIFS), storefronts, curtain walls, wall louver, glass block, membrane, greenhouse, or other)
4. ROOFING PRODUCTS (built up roofing, modified bitumen roof system, single ply roof systems, spray applied polyurethane roof system, roofing fasteners, roofing insulation, asphalt shingles, wood shingles and shakes, roofing slate, roof tile adhesives, cement-adhesives-coatings, liquid applied roof systems, underlayments, non-structural metal roofing, roofing tiles, waterproofing or other)
5. SHUTTERS (accordion, bahama, storm panels, colonial, roll-up, equipments or other)
6. SKYLIGHTS (skylight or other)
7. STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS: (truss plates, wood connectors, anchors, coolers-freezers, sheds, concrete admixtures, insulation forms, engineered lumber, material, plastics, wall, deck-roof, railing or other)
8. PRODUCTS COMPRISING A BUILDING’S ENVELOPE INTRODUCED AS A RESULT OF NEW TECHNOLOGY (as applicable)
The product approval system includes a state website for submittal of applications and payment of fees for state product approvals. In addition, a database will be available to search a list of approved entities and products approved for statewide use. For more information on statewide product approval and the Florida Building Code, visit www.floridabuilding.org or call the Florida Department of Community Affairs at (850) 487-1824 or (877) FLA-DCA-2 and ask to speak to someone in the Codes and Standards Section.~
Requests for local product approval shall be done based on the requirements in Rule 9B-72 and PPM# PBO-118 which are linked on the menu to the left.~
What are my setbacks?
To obtain setback information for specific properties, please contact Kevin Erwin at 561-753-1233.
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