As a homeowner, what is the benefit to me of the permitting process?
Life safety is the focus of building codes and related codes and standards. The permitting process, established by Florida Statutes, the Florida Building Code and the Broward County Administrative Provisions, Chapter 1 of the FBC, requires the Building Division to verify that the contractor and subcontractors working on your job are properly licensed and insured, that the plans submitted meet minimum code requirements, that work is inspected at key points during construction, that these inspections are approved before construction can proceed, and that a final inspection is approved in order to close out the permit.

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1. How do I request an inspection on my active permit?
2. What is a Business Tax Receipt, and how do I obtain an application and more information?
3. What is the purpose of the Notice of Commencement form?
4. What information is required when I want to change contractors?
5. When do I need to fill out an Owner-Builder Exemption form?
6. When is the Product Approval Schedule/Comparison Chart submitted?
7. What is a Homeowner Survey Affidavit, and when is it required?
8. When do I need to submit the A/C & Mechanical Replacement Information Form?
9. New Pools, and Pools completed on or after October 1, 2000:
10. When do I need an electrical permit?
11. Can we arrange for temporary power during construction?
12. What is the 30-day Electrical Testing Connection Application?
13. We're almost finished with the job, when can the power be turned on in the building?
14. How can I get help in hiring a licensed contractor?
15. I recently moved into this house and find that there is an "expired permit" or "work without permit" problem at this address. Is this my problem now?
16. When is a permit required?
17. What is required when applying for a permit?
18. As a homeowner, what is the benefit to me of the permitting process?
19. Can I apply for an Owner-Builder Permit for my project?
20. How can I tell whether or not a Permit has been issued for a particular project?
21. My Permit Application has not yet been approved. May I begin the work?
22. What is meant by a "current" survey?
23. When is a permit not required?
24. What are the procedures for plan review?
25. I have approved plans, and need to make a plan change. What is the procedure?