Engineering Inspections

In order to schedule or cancel a Building Inspection call directly to Building Department (954) 435-6502 or please click the following link:
http://www.ppines.com/951/Inspection-Scheduling

All Engineering Inspections  must be called in at 954-518-9040

Paving

  • Demucking and filling
  • Stabilized subgrade
  • Limerock base courses
  • Asphalt paving
  • Final inspection 

Reports Needed

  • Density test reports (subgrade and base course)
  • LBR test reports (subgrade)
  • Calcium carbonate reports (basecourse)
  • Certification of type of asphalt
  • Inspection reports for all underground utility lines such as water, sewer, drainage, gas, power, phone, TV, etc.
  • Certificate that the entire pavement area has been completely de-mucked and backfilled properly with suitable material.
  • Daily / Weekly EOR Field Report 

Drainage

All joints and drain fields to be inspected prior to backfill. Final inspection.

Sidewalks

Alignment, depth, and pedestrian ramp details to be inspected prior to concrete pouring. 

Traffic Signs, Road Signs & Pavement Markings
To be inspected at final inspection. 

Notification

Please call 954-518-9040 for all Engineering inspections min 24 hours in advance. Forward all reports to the Engineering Division:
8300 S Palm Drive
Pembroke Pines, FL 33025

The following guideline requirements are developed to be followed by all agencies providing these inspection services:

Personnel

  • Inspector - minimum of 10 hours per week on the field at the job site. Must have at least two years of pre-engineering college education or be a certified engineering inspector, and must have three years of directly related inspection experience.
  • Project Manager - minimum of one visit per week to the job site. Must have a degree in engineering and must have minimum of three years of directly related experience.
  • Engineer - must be a registered professional engineer in the State of Florida. Must have complete knowledge and control over the project.
Reports
Daily inspection reports shall be prepared by the inspector and shall be checked by the project manager. This report shall reflect the work performed, the work inspected / not inspected, the work approved / not approved, the problems with material, equipment, labor, workmanship, weather etc., the deviations from approved plans, specifications, and schedules, change order recommendations, field decisions, lab and field test reports / results, etc., and any questions for the engineer or the City. The report shall be signed by the inspector and the project manager.

Responsibilities

The engineer shall be completely responsible to enforce the approved plans, specifications, schedules, and all applicable codes and regulations, and to make sure that all necessary permits and approvals have been obtained for all agencies.