Now that I have a building permit, what do I need to do?

Inspections

Now that you have your building permit and you have begun construction, you will need to have some inspections. The type of construction that you are doing will determine when an inspection is needed, the type of inspection, and the number of inspections. For example, installing a wood, aluminum, or vinyl fence requires at least one structural and one zoning inspection. 

Red Tag

The structural inspection is to assure compliance to the Florida Building Code and the approved set of building plans. The zoning inspection is to assure that the fence meets the requirements of the City as to its location and height. If the completed construction work is the same as the approved set of plans, it should pass all of the inspections the first time. If the work is not installed per the approved plans, it will fail and will need corrective work done. When the work fails an inspection, a "red tag" will be issued from the applicable Inspector. The "red tag" will state what needs to be corrected prior to calling in for a re-inspection.

Other types of construction work may require one or more of the following types of inspections: 

  • Electrical 
  • Mechanical
  • Plumbing
  • Structural 
  • Zoning

Completed Projects

A construction project will not be considered completed until it passes all required inspections. If a contractor is doing the work for you, it is important to make sure all inspections have passed before submitting final payment. If you have any questions regarding your building permit, call the Building Department at 954-943-6509.

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1. What are permits and why do I need one?
2. How much is a permit?
3. When don’t I need a permit?
4. What happens if I build without a permit?
5. Can I draw up my own plans?
6. Who can obtain a permit?
7. What do I do when the job is complete?
8. How do I determine the value of the job?
9. How long does the City keep my house plans?
10. Can I pull a permit as an owner/builder?
11. Does my contractor need to be licensed, insured, and registered with the City to pull a permit, and if so, what does he need?
12. How can I verify if a contractor is licensed?
13. Can you fax applications or have my permit faxed?
14. What method of payments do you accept?
15. Do I need to be home on the day that my inspection has been scheduled for?
16. How much time do I have to complete my permit?
17. Do I need a permit to replace an existing fence?
18. What do I need to apply for a fence permit?
19. Do I need a permit to replace windows, doors, garage doors, front doors, etc.?
20. What do I need to apply for a window/door permit?
21. Do I need to pull a permit to replace or add to my driveway?
22. What do I need to apply for a driveway permit?
23. Do I need a permit to install a pool and pool deck?
24. What do I need to apply for a pool and pool deck permit?
25. What do I need to apply for a re-deck/dock permit?
26. Do I need a permit for a generator?
27. What do I need to apply for a generator permit?
28. Do I need a permit to install a shed?
29. What do I need to apply for a shed permit?
30. Now that I have a building permit, what do I need to do?
31. How do I get an inspection?
32. What do I need to submit for a City New Residence/Addition building permit?
33. When do I need a building permit?
34. What do I need to apply for a permit to enclose a patio, balcony, Florida room, or screen room?
35. Do you need a City permit to install a Chickee/Tiki Hut constructed by members of the Seminole or Miccosukee tribes?
36. Is it true that members of the Seminole or Miccosukee tribes are exempt from obtaining a City permit and can construct a Chickee/Tiki hut anywhere on my property.