To access the Fort Lauderdale website regarding building permits, please click here.Permit Submittal Requirements for the Fort Lauderdale:
(Please note: Information provided below is subject to change, please check city building/permitting department for current requirements.)
BROWARD COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISIONIf required must be submitted. Changes have been made to this process which must be verified by EPD.ELEVATORBroward County Elevator submittal / Approval required prior to Bldg Dept submittal. Submit plans only for review.NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENTRecorded N.O.C. submitted to the Building Department prior to first inspection of job cost exceeds $2,500. Florida Statutes does not require a recorded NOC at the time of application. It must be on the site for the first inspection.PERMIT APPLICATIONMust be in Black ink. Values, SF & Quantities required. Must be signed by Owner & Contractor. COntractor must be registered with Building Department.SURVEYSNone required if interiors only.
ENERGY CALCULATIONSNone required if interiors only. Required for change of occupancy, change. Change in space conditioning and renovations ≥ 30% of the assessed value of the structure. 2 copies.SPECIAL INSPECTION FORMSMust be s/s by engineer and must be signed by owner and permit holder. None required if interiors only. We have an updated form available online. In some cases – a special inspector is required as per FBC 110.10.STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONSS/S for all new residential structures and may be required as per FBC 107.3. Buoyancy calculations required for installation of tanks in Special Flood Hazard Areas.ORIGINAL DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE PLANSMust submit stamped / original signed Approved plans. None required if Interiors only. Change of UseOWNER/AGENT LETTERLetter must have Owner and Agent notarized signatures.NUMBER OF SETSTwo sets. Three sets if utilizing private company hired by the City to provide expedited review for a premium.TRADE APPLICATIONSMust be in Black ink. Values, SF & Quantities required. Must be signed by Owner & trade Contractor. NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCEMust be approved by designer of record if part of a full set of plans. Required for Windows, Doors, Louvers, Shutters, and pre-manufactured items such as sheds, etc.ROOF CALCULATIONS (HVC)All roofing products must have an NOA along with a complete roofing package as per FBC Chapter 15.ROOF TRUSS SHOP DRAWINGSAll individual engineering sheets must be s/s by engineer and approved by the designer of record.FIRE SPRINKLER ALARM DRAWINGSMust be prepared Shop Drawings by installing trade. FLOOD CERTIFICATIONSRequired for new construction, substantial improvements and additions. Floodproofing certificate required when floodproofing non-residential new construction, substantial improvements and additions. V-Zone Certificate required for V-Zone new construction, substantial improvements and additions. Not required if interior non-substantial improvements
LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTSTree survey and appraisal for existing trees onsite.
ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTSAny work done in right of way requires a separate permit application.
COMMENTSREVISIONS: Need Permit Application. Need Architect’s Narrative. Need clouds and deltas. Need ‘Extra’ stamped set. Owner is required to sign Application. All voided sheets must be removed from each set. The revised date and revision # must be on each revised sheet.
