No, a re-nailing inspection on a roof permit is not required.

Frequently asked questions about elevators can be found here.

To register with the City of Plantation, a company must submit a current State Certified License or their State Registered License along with the Broward County Competency License, valid Certificate of Insurance for General Liability and Worker’s Compensation (must have City of Plantation listed as the certificate holder) or a valid Worker’s Compensation Exempt form.

Contractor Registration Form

To obtain copies of plans for your home, please visit the Building Department, Microfilm Division for assistance; an appointment may be required. The cost to obtain printed copies of any document is $3 per page up to 11×17; $5 per sheet larger than 11x17. A twenty-five dollar deposit will be required for any research requested and done by our office which will be completed within one week and you will be notified to pick-up your plans. You will receive a refund if your total cost is less than your deposit or if it exceeds, you will be contacted for an additional amount. Contact our office at 954-797-2783 for further information.

Microfilm Public Records Request

To remove a contractor from your job, you must submit a notarized letter from the qualifier of the permit you are removing from the job. If you cannot obtain a release letter, you must submit a Hold Harmless form signed by both the General Contractor and/or the Property Owner, along with a financial statement.  

• Hold Harmless Form
• Hold Harmless Procedures & Requirements

Plans may be submitted by owner, owner’s agent or architect for a preliminary review by opening up a cost recovery account with a minimum deposit of $1,000.00.  Please see Preliminary Review Requirements here.

If you are coming from the North:

Take I-95 South; exit on Sunrise Blvd; go West to NW 65th Avenue and make a left; then go to NW 70th Terrace and make a left. The Development Services (Building Department) is located on the right (next to the Police Department) at 401 NW 70th Terrace.

If you coming from the South:

Take I-95 North to I-595 West; exit on University Drive; go north to NW 5th Street (past Broward Blvd) and make a right; then go to 70th Terrace and make a right. The Development Services (Building Department) is located on the right (next to the Police Department) at 401 NW 70th Terrace.
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Take I-95 North; exit on Broward Blvd; go West to NW 70th Avenue and make a right; go to NW 4th Street and make a left; then make a right on NW 70th Terrace. The Development Services (Building Department) is located on the left at 401 NW 70th Terrace.

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Minor permits can be issued the same day. Larger plans will take anywhere from a week to ten working days, depending upon the size of the job.  See more information on Walk-Thru Permits here.

No, once the plan review has been completed where additional information is required for approval, an e-mail will be sent to the applicant as notification. You can also go online to the ACA (Accela Citizen Access) portal to view the Plan Review Comments; found under attachments.  Please note, you do not need to be a registered/active user to utilize the site.

Note: Any corrections required to address plan review comments in order to resubmit plans will be accepted only when the plan review has been completed by all disciplines and the permit is in Hold status

No, a certified copy of the Notice of Commencement for jobs with an estimated value over $2,500, or $7,500 for A/C replacements, is not required at time of application/permit submittal.  However, it should be submitted at time of permit issuance or prior to the obtaining your first inspection.

Notice of Commencement

A preliminary review is when plans are submitted without a signed contract or a contractor and/or sub-contractors has not been selected (project still out to bid). Fast track plan review is when a contractor has been selected and the contractor has a signed contract and has all sub-contractors permits and contracts. Plans submitted under Fast Track plan review will be given first priority. Fast Track plan review requires a cost recovery account.

Fast Track Requirements

• Contractor Registration: 954-797-2270
• Permit Counter/Plan Review: 954-797-2273

FBC 105.1 (Broward County Amendments) – Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, remove, demolish, or to change the occupancy of any building, structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any impact-resistant coverings, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this Code, or to cause any such work to be done; shall first make application to the Building Official and/or Fire Code Official as indicated in FFPC or a duly authorized representative and obtain the required permits.

Please contact the appropriate Building Department Division Chief for information:

• Structural: 954-797-2782
• Electrical: 954-797-2264
• Mechanical: 954-797-2787
• Plumbing: 954-797-2784

Permits for a new residential or commercial building, additions to commercial buildings, or any change of use in commercial properties require that plans be submitted to the following before they are submitted to the local Building Department:

Development and Environmental Regulations Section
Permitting and Planning
1 N University Dr Suite 102
Plantation, FL 33317
954-357-6666

The permit fees are based on the estimated value of the job and the contract shows the scope of work and cost of job.  The contract also indicates that the owner of the property has hired a particular contractor.