Southwest Ranches Permit Information

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Permit Submittal Requirements for Southwest Ranches:

(Please note: Information provided below is subject to change, please check city building/permitting department for current requirements.)

BROWARD COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION
EPD submittal / Approval required prior to Bldg Dept submittal. Apply 'on-line' for Security Code & Application Number. Walk-thru review. Impact Fees will be determined, if any. Submit Asbestos form if Interior only or if renovation / addition.

ELEVATOR
Broward County Elevator submittal / Approval required prior to Bldg Dept submittal. Submit plans only for review, Application not required. Allow 1 week review time.

NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT
Recorded NOC required prior to Bldg Dept submittal. Record NOC at County Recording office. Secure 2 Certified copies.  If value of Work is under $2,500, NOC Not required. A/C repair or replace $7,500 or more.

PERMIT APPLICATION
Permint applications must be completed in their entirety. Must be signed by Owner/Agent & Contractor.  Proof of License & insurance is required for every submittal. Except Revisions.  Check required for payment at the time of drop off.

SURVEYS
Current s/s copies required. None required if interiors only.

ENERGY CALCULATIONS
Must be s/s by engineer. 

SPECIAL INSPECTION FORMS
Must be s/s by engineer and must be signed by Owner. None required if interiors only.

STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS
Must be s/s by engineer. Not required by interiors only.

ORIGINAL DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE PLANS
Must submit stamped / original signed Approved plans. None required if Interiors only.

OWNER/AGENT LETTER
GC Qualifier can sign for Owner.

NUMBER OF SETS
Two sets.

TRADE APPLICATIONS
Permit applications must be completed and all License & insurance for every submittal must be attached.

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE
Must be signed and sealed/stamped by designer of record/architect. Windows, Doors, Louvers, Shutters, etc.

ROOF CALCULATIONS (HVC)
Must be complete package with roof NOA's and roof plan. None required if Interiors only.

ROOF TRUSS SHOP DRAWINGS
Must be s/s by engineer and include all calcs. None required if Interiors only.

FIRE SPRINKLER ALARM DRAWINGS
Must have hydraulic calcs and cut sheets of all devices and panels.

FLOOD CERIFICATIONS
Per the requirements in the FBC 2014

COMMENTS
REVISIONS: Permit Application is required. Owner not required to sign Application. Need Architect's Narrative. Need clouds and deltas. Do Not return Void sheet unless a stamp is on the back. Check required for payment at the time of the drop off.