Kendall Pool & Spa Permit Requirements (2026 Checklist)

Pool & Spa Permit checklist for Kendall

Portal: EPS Portal
MDC Building Permit Application — latest version, signed and notarized
Pool plans — digitally signed & sealed by FL PE or architect
MDC Contractor Registration — licensed pool/spa contractor (Certified or Registered per FL Statute 489.105)
Notice of Commencement — job value ≥ $5,000
Miami-Dade NOA required for pool barrier/fence products in HVHZ
GotchaPool permit CANNOT be issued without simultaneous safety barrier permit — OR written owner certification that pool won't be filled until barrier approved and inspected
Safety barrier minimum 48 inches (4 feet) high — per Miami-Dade County Code Section 33-12 and FBC R4501.17
Gates: spring-lock type, self-closing, self-latching — must automatically close and fasten at all times
No gaps/openings allowing child passage; chain-link mesh max 1.25 inches (without slats)
Barrier types: screened patio, wooden fence, wire fence, rock wall, concrete block, or other approved materials
Pool on enclosed structure or rooftop: barrier NOT required
GotchaPet doors opening directly into pool area are NOT permitted as part of a compliant barrier
Florida Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (Chapter 515, F.S.) — pools built after Oct 1, 2000 must include at least one approved safety feature
Safety features: compliant fence, safety cover, exit alarms on doors/windows providing direct pool access
Virginia Graeme Baker Act: compliant drain covers required to prevent entrapment
Mandatory inspection sequence: pre-pour, rough plumbing, bonding/grounding, final
GotchaPlumbing and electrical covered without inspection = must be exposed at contractor's cost
First plumbing inspection: after excavation, reinforcing steel installation, bonding, and main drain — BEFORE placing concrete
Water supply system must be tested and proved tight under working pressure or per applicable code
Public/semi-public/commercial pools: FL DOH Operating Permit REQUIRED before Certificate of Occupancy
DOH Miami-Dade: 1725 NW 167th Street, Miami, FL 33056 — Phone: 305-623-3500 — Email: flhealth-miamidade@flhealth.gov
Submit DOH Operating Permit proof to Building Department Inspections Supervisor (Mon–Fri 8 AM – noon at PIC) or email inspections@miamidade.gov
GotchaPool deck may require separate building permit application depending on scope
Screen enclosures over pools: separate structural permit required — must meet HVHZ wind-load per FBC Section 3201
DERM approval required BEFORE pool permit for commercial pools
NoteAdditional form required for Owner-Builder permits

Requirements change. Confirm the current checklist with the Kendall building department before you submit. See every permit type on the Kendall permit requirements page.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I submit a permit application in Kendall?

Yellow Form - signed and notarized.

Do I need a Notice of Commencement in Kendall?

Florida law requires a recorded Notice of Commencement when the contract price is greater than $5,000 ($15,000 for repair or replacement of an existing heating or air conditioning system). Timing can vary, so confirm with the Kendall building department whether it is due at application or before the first inspection.

Is Kendall in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ)?

Yes. Kendall is in the HVHZ, which affects product approval and wind load requirements.

What gets a pool & spa application rejected in Kendall?

Pool permit CANNOT be issued without simultaneous safety barrier permit — OR written owner certification that pool won't be filled until barrier approved and inspected. Pet doors opening directly into pool area are NOT permitted as part of a compliant barrier. Plumbing and electrical covered without inspection = must be exposed at contractor's cost.

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