Permits

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Permits are the way the City of Lighthouse Point regulates construction. There are several different types of permits, based on the type of construction.

The following is a partial list indicating when a permit is required:

Interior of Structures

  • Appliance - Replace or install gas appliance
  • Bathrooms - Remodeling or new
  • Drywall
  • Railings - Repair, replace or new
  • Remodeling
  • Stairs - Repair, replace or new
  • Walls - Removal, extension of existing or new walls

Plumbing & Water Supply

  • Appliance - New location of sewer or water lines
  • Faucets - Shower or tub replacement or new
  • Fire Systems - Repair, replace or new
  • Hose Bib - New location of water line
  • Plumbing - Install new or remodeling including water, sewer and gas lines
  • Sewer Line - Repair, replace or new
  • Shower Pan - Repair, replace or new
  • Sink - New location of sewer or water lines
  • Spas - Install
  • Tub - Replace or new
  • Water Closet - New location of sewer or water lines
  • Water Heater - Replace or new
  • Water Lines - Repair, replace or new
  • Water Softener - Replace or new

Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning (A/C)

  • A/C Heat - Wiring repair, replace or new
  • A/C Heating - Install system
  • A/C Heating - Install wall unit by cutting out or removing part of wall (not replacement)
  • A/C Heating - Replace condenser, air handler or heating elements
  • Appliances/Equipment - New location where electric must be extended
  • Ceiling Fan - New location (not replacement) where electric must be extended
  • Duct - Alteration, replacement or new
  • Electric Service - Work on existing service or panel (including upgrade, except replacement of fuses or breakers)
  • Electric Systems - Repair, replace or new, where electric wiring must be extended (any part of system, except replacement of fuses or breakers)
  • Equipment Hoods - Repair, replace or new
  • Heating Unit - Repair or new
  • Hot Water Heater Exchange Unit - Repair or new
  • Light Fixture - New location where electric must be extended
  • Low Voltage Wiring - Alarms, new construction and existing (direct wire only)
  • Outdoor Lighting - New location where electric must be extended (not low voltage)
  • Ventilation - Repair, replace or new ducted with electric hook-up Electrical

Exterior of Structures

  • All New Construction
  • Addition - Increase of floor area
  • Awnings
  • Carports - Repair, replace, new or close in for additional habitable or storage space
  • Covered Patio - Repair, replace, new or close in for additional habitable or storage space
  • Door - Repair, replace, or new
  • Fireplace - Repair, replace or new
  • Garage - Close in for additional habitable or storage space
  • Hurricane Shutters
  • Railings - Repair, replace or new
  • Remodeling
  • Roof - New and re-roof
  • Roof - Repair existing roof
  • Screen Room - Repair, replace or new. Repair does not include screen replacement (See Pool/Spa Enclosure)
  • Screen Walls - Install vinyl or glass in existing screen walls
  • Shed - Repair, replace or new
  • Siding - New or replace over 100 square feet
  • Stairs - Repair, replace or new
  • Walls - Removal, replace or new
  • Window - Remove and fill in opening
  • Window - Repair, replace or new

Site/Landscaping

  • Concrete Patio - Repair, replace or new
  • Concrete Sidewalk/Steps - Repair, replace or new
  • Drainage - Any change to existing flow of storm water
  • Driveway - New, add to existing or replacement
  • Fence - Repair, replace, or new
  • Parking Lots - Repair, replace, new, add to existing or restriping
  • Pool - Replace deck or new equipment
  • Pool/Spa Enclosure - Repair, replace or new
  • Pool/Spa - Replace or new in ground or above ground pool/spa
  • Wood Deck/Steps/Balconies - Repair, replace or new