Frequently Asked Questions
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An official permit card is issued by the City of Pembroke Pines Building Department. The permit card and attached documents shall be available and accessible(outside of the property) to the inspector during all inspections. You can review permits issued on your property from 1988 to present, by logging onto the City of Pembroke Pines website.
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The Code allows a period of 15 working days to provide a written answer by either approving or denying an application. This period does not include review time for Planning and Zoning, Engineering, and Fire Departments.Building Department
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In order to register with the city, contractors are required to email a copy of the following: State of Florida Certification or State of Florida Registration, or Broward County Certificate of Competency, certificates of liability insurance, and worker’s compensation or exemption.
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Yes, as long as you own the one-family or two-family residence, and the residence is used for your own use or occupancy. You cannot sell, rent, or lease your house or duplex for one year after having a final inspection on any Owner-Builder Permit. Additional restrictions may apply. Please review F.S. 489. 103(b) (7) for additional information.
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Yes a permit shall be required. Such enclosure is considered an addition and shall require drawings prepared by a Florida registered (Architect/Engineer).Building Department
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Yes, a Building Division Revision Cover Sheet is required to be turned in with all changes that are being submitted. A fee will be charged for the plan review process for all related disciplines.Building Department
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Yes, a permit card or a copy shall be displayed during the hours of work in progress and available to the inspector for all inspections.Building Department
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You can apply for a building permit by submitting a general application and the required documents at the Building Division.
If you apply online, please follow these steps through Pembroke Pines’ Development Hub—from account setup to uploading documents and submitting your application.
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Permits expire if an approved inspection is not achieved within 180 days of permit issuance or 90 days thereafter. When a permit is expired for more than 6 months a new application is required.
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Submit a letter of transmittal to the applicable discipline with two sets of revisions and all supporting documents.Building Department
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Standard Code policies, requires a professional in the qualified field to perform the mandatory inspection. In most cases, the special inspector is required for work that requires continuous inspections.
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No, a permit is not required.Building Department
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The City of Pembroke Pines follows the 2023 Florida Building Code with the Broward County Administrative Provisions and is located in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) with all structures considered in Exposure Category C, unless Exposure Category D applies, as defined in Section 26.7 of ASCE 7.22
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Documents for an addition are identical to the ones required of a new construction. A Florida registered Architect / Engineer shall be required to sign and seal the drawings.Building Department
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All permit applications must be signed by the qualifying contractor (Florida Statute, 713.135) and notarized.
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You need a building permit to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, remove, or demolish, any building or any part of a structure and if the work entailed changes the occupancy.Building Department
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To schedule or cancel a Building Inspection call directly to Building Department (954) 435-6502 or please click the following link:
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Find out which projects need a building permit in Pembroke Pines, including construction, electrical work, tree removals, and more.
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Learn how permit fees are calculated based on project value, including flat fees, trade-specific costs, and demolition charges. -
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Check your permit application for common issues like missing notarization, incomplete signatures, and incorrect property descriptions before you submit.