Code Change History

  • 04/19/18: Deck Construction Guide
  • 03/27/18: Attention Gas, Electric and Plumbing Contractors - New Requirements for Generator Permits.
  • 12-31-17: The new Florida Building Code becomes effective 12-31-2017. Any permit packages that are received by the Building Division on that day or after will be subject to the new code and requirements.
  • 09/11/17: Water and sewer tie-in inspections have been eliminated - please make preparations accordingly. Memo: Elimination of Water and Sewer Tie-Inspections (9-11-17)
  • 7/01/17: All new Single Family Dwellings, Town Homes, Duplexes, Condominiums and Apartment units that are submitted for permitting on or after July 1, 2017, are required to provide a Blower Door Test/Leakage Report prior to the issue of a Certificate of Occupancy.
  • 04/03/17: Several types of inspections are being eliminated. Please make preparations accordingly. Memos: Elimination of certain inspections (4-3-17) New Insulation Certificate (Effective 4-3-17)
  • 10/01/16: After final inspections have passed for the construction of New Single Family Homes and for New Mobile Homes, the MSBU for Solid Waste will be reviewed and calculated by Land Section staff, and then fees collected, PRIOR to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. See Solid Waste MSBU Fee Assessment Process for more info.
  • 07/15/16: New contractor portal coming soon.... with Express Permitting to include HVAC Change-out Permits.
  • 07/15/16: Effective August 1st, we will no longer be accepting fax documents.
  • 04/04/16: FEMA has published a new Elevation Certificate & Flood proofing certificate.  Download form here. Old forms will not be accepted after 06/05/16.
  • 03/14/16: Inspection Request Cut-Off Times have changed. "Next working day inspections" will now be 3:30 p.m.
  • 12/14/15: Changes in FEMA regulations for Pools
  • 09/17/13: Revised Aluminum Construction Requirements
  • 09/17/13: Ordinance 2013-04
  • 02/04/13: Florida Construction Lien Law - Protect Yourself and Your Investment
  • 11/10/10: Low Voltage (Permitting)
  • 10/22/10: Low Voltage (Licensing)
  • 07/13/10: A/C Code Change - "Matched" Equipment
  • 07/13/10: Arc Fault Protection
  • 06/22/10: Lead Based Abatement
  • 06/27/08: Deed Restriction Advisory
  • 06/10/08: Extension information on Applications/Permits
  • 05/21/08: Re-Roof Permit and Inspection Guide
  • 04/09/08: Hurricane Mitigation Retrofit rule
  • 07/01/06: Legislative Session - (Notice 2)
  • 07/01/06: Sheathing Information