The processing time depends mainly on the amount of work in the system at the time of application. However, the Building Department is committed to efficient processing. Typically, small plans requiring the review of one trade might take one to two days; other projects may take one to two weeks for initial review.

To find out if all of the required inspections have been approved please use the Building Department’s Permits Online Center. Here you can request inspections, check on the status of an application and view inspection results. You can also call the Building Department at 305.792.1735 or stop by the Building Department at the SIB Government Center located at 18070 Collins Avenue, 3rd Floor, …

If the tile is outside or exposed to wind loads, a permit and inspection is required. In a multiple-floor, multiple-living facility, tile requires soundproofing between floors and must be permitted and inspected. In a single-family home all interior tile can be installed without permits, but any exterior installation requires a permit.

It is the law to obtain a building permit prior to commencing work. When a permit is submitted to the Building Department, it is reviewed to see that it meets established minimum criteria. The review and approval process allows problems to be identified and corrected before any non-complying work occurs. During the process of submitting a permit, a contractor’s licensing …

The cost of a Building Permit varies based on the permit type. However, the City’s minimum permit fee is $100.00. Click here to view a Fee Schedule. For more information, call the Building Department at 305-792-1735.

To check on the progress of a permit application, please use the Building Department’s Permits Online Center. You can also call the Building Department at 305.792.1735 or stop by the Building Department at the SIB Government Center located at 18070 Collins Avenue, 3rd Floor, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160. Building Department hours are Mon-Fri, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm. From …

It is important to know if the contractor has a valid License/Certificate of Competency, if he/she can provide recent references, and if the contractor has expired permits. Other important information you should know: Check with the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Building Department for up-to-date contractor registration. Check with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation for complaints against a contractor’s …

The following repair/replacement/alteration projects always require a permit (this list is not all inclusive): Water heater change out Air conditioner (A/C) change out Heat pump/heater recovery change out Tub/shower pan change out Electrical service change out/repair All repairs due to a fire Accessory structures such as sheds, gazebos, chickees Carports Pools and spas Fences and walls Decks (wood or concrete) …