FAQs
Building
Am I required to have a permit to host a Garage Sale?
A permit is required to hold a garage or yard sale. Residents are limited to three sales per year (one sale approximately every four months). The cost for the permit is $10 and includes three provided by our department. It is illegal to place additional signs in medians and right-of-ways or to tack signs on utility poles or trees to advertise the sale. For further information, you may download the Garage Sale application under downloadable forms located under the Building Department section of this site.
Can I schedule a specific time for my inspection?
No, however, you can call between the hours of 7:30 am and 8:30 am to speak directly to an inspector to get an estimated time.
How do I schedule a building inspection?
To request a building inspection, call (561) 790-5144. This is an Automated Inspection Line. you must have a 3-digit inspection code and you IRV Number from your permit card to schedule an inspection. View Inspection Codes
How long does it take to issue a permit?
It usually takes between seven to ten business days, and 15 to 30 business days for commercial projects.
How long is a permit valid for?
Permits are valid for 180 days from the date of issuance or an approved inspection.
What are my setbacks?
To obtain setback information for specific properties, please contact Alicia Hamm at (561) 790-5131. For driveway specifications and setbacks please contact the Building Department at (561) 790-5128.
What is Product Approval?
The implementation date of the Florida Product Approval System was October 1, 2003. Rule 9B-72 of the Florida Building Commission establishes a higher standard of practice for product evaluations, as well as uniformity and consistency of enforcement statewide.
The Rule covers the following seven categories of products:
- Exterior Doors: Rollup, sectional, sliding, swinging, automatic, or other
- Windows: Awning, casement, dual action, double hung, single hung, fixed, horizontal slider, projected, pass through, mullions, wind breaker, or other
- Panel Walls: Siding, soffits, exterior insulation finish system (EIFS), storefronts, curtain walls, wall louver, glass block, ,membrane, greenhouse, or other
- Roofing Products: Built up roofing, modified bitumen roof system, single ply roof systems, spray applied polyurethane roof system, roofing fasteners, roofing insulation, asphalt shingles, wood systems, underlayments, non-structural metal roofing, roofing tiles, waterproofing, or other
- Shutters: Accordion, bahama, storm panels, colonial, roll-up, equipments, or other
- Skylights: Skylight or other
- Structural Components: Truss plates, wood connectors, anchors, coolers-freezers, sheds, concrete admixtures, insulation forms, engineered lumber, material, plastics, wall, deck-roof, railing, or other
A database is available to search a list of approved entities and products approved for statewide use. For more information on statewide product approval and the Florida Building Code, visit www.floridabuilding.org or call the Florida Department of Community Affairs at (850) 487-1824 or (877) FLA-DCA-2 and ask to speak to someone in the Codes and Standards Section.
When do I need a permit?
Most improvements to real property require a building permit. This would include fences, sheds, pools, driveways, patios, screens, additions, A/C change-outs, water heater change-outs, and new construction. Please contact the Building Division at (561) 790-5128 for additional information.
