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Building Inspection Division
Overview
The Building Inspection Division's primary responsibility is to inspect all buildings, structures, and facilities within City limits to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare by ensuring compliance with state and local building code regulations. Some of the activities related to enforcing the Florida Building Code include:
- Issuing building permits
- Conducting Florida Building Code inspections
- Reviewing permit applications and construction documents related to new construction and alterations to existing buildings
Flood-Resistant Coastal Construction
- FBC 7th Edition (2020) Flood Resistant Provisions
- FEMA Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction
- Floodplain Management in Florida Quick Guide
- Build A Safer Florida
Pursuant to Ordinance Number 2006-7929, Construction Hours are 8 am to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday. It is unlawful to erect (including excavate), demolish, alter and/or repair any building at any time on Sundays or the following observed holidays:
- New Years Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
The effective date for the 7th Edition (2020) Florida Building Codes and the 2017 National Electrical Code is December 31, 2020. All applications submitted on, or after, December 31, 2020, shall be designed in accordance with the 7th Edition (2020) Florida Building Code for Building, Residential, Existing Building, Energy Conservation, Fuel Gas, Mechanical, Plumbing, and/or the 2017 National Electrical Code. These Codes and prior editions may be accessed online at the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation website. Visit the National Fire Protection Association website to learn about current codes and standards.
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Building Division
Phone: : 904-247-6235
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Planning & Development
Physical Address
11 N Third Street
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Fax: : 904-247-6107
Public Access Hours**
Monday through Friday
8 am to 4:30 pm
- Why do I need a building permit?
- How do I apply for a permit?
- How long will it take to review my application?
- What type of work will I not need a permit for?
- How much will my permit cost and what forms of payment are accepted?
- When am I allowed to work on my building project?
- What does the permit fee cover?
- Can a homeowner pull a permit?
- Where can I obtain a copy of my current boundary survey?
- Is an as-built (final) boundary survey required for my building project and what information should be included on the survey?
- How do I select a contractor?