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City of Fort Lauderdale Contractor Permitting
City Permits
To view license requirements, definition, exams, books, and classes, please visit the county Broward County Licensespage All information on Permits
Permits
Building
A permit is required for the following types of work:
- Fence
- Gate
- Re-roof
- Additions
- Foundations
- Garage
- Swale
- Driveway
- Retaining Wall
- Windows/Doors
- Solar Panels
- Sea Walls
- Screen Enclosures
- Dock
- Spa
- Pool
Electrical
A permit is required for the following types of work:
- Fence
- A/C
- Gate
- Additions
- Foundations
- Garage
- Electrical Service
- Solar Panels
- Dock
- Spa
- Pool
- Basic Receptacle
- Burglar Alarm Device/Panel
- Data Outlook
- Dock Pedestal
- Fire Alarm Device/Panel
- Fixture
- Generator
- Light/Outlets
- Telephone Outlet
Mechanical
A permit is required for the following types of work:
- A/C
- Garage
- Pool
- Additions
- Cooling Tower
- Dampers
- Dryer Vent
- Duct Registers
- Exhaust Systems
- Fireplace
- Fire Suppression
- Fuel Tank
- Heater
- Piping Length Feet
- Residential Hoods
- Spray Booth
- Smoke Detector
- Supply Fan
- Trash/ Linen Chute
- VAV Box
- Walk-in Cooler
Plumbing
A permit is required for the following types of work:
- Additions
- Garage
- Irrigation
- Dock
- Spa
- Pool
- Air Lines
- Area Drains
- BackFlow
- Bath Tub
- Bidet
- Boiler
- Can Watch
- Coffee Urn
- Condensate
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Drainfield
- Drinking Fountain
- Drywell
- Dumpster Drain
- Floor Drain
Engineering
A permit is required for the following types of work:
- Foundation
- Swale
- Driveway
- Landscaping
- Sidewalk
- Spa
- Pool
- Tree
Landscaping
A permit is required for the following types of work:
- Swale
- Landscaping
Tree
A permit is required for the following types of work:
- Tree
- Department of Sustainable Development
700 NW 19th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311
For more information on permitting please visit Building Permit Department