Common rejection reasons in Margate
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1Broward County Uniform Application MUST be the January 8, 2026 revised version — effective March 9, 2026 NO previous versions accepted. Address on page 2 is MANDATORY.
2Insurance certificate holder MUST read EXACTLY: 'City of Margate, 901 NW 66th Avenue, Ste B, Margate, Fl 33063' — note 'Ste B' and 'Fl' (not 'FL'). Pulled from Contractor Registration PDF.
3ALL applications must be in BLACK INK — blue ink will be rejected.
4Margate requires THREE (3) sets of energy calculations — more than any other Broward city.
5Proof of ownership AND proof of cost (signed contract) required with EVERY permit — unique Margate requirement beyond standard Broward.
6Required when the direct contract is greater than $5,000 ($15,000 for repair or replacement of an existing HVAC system), per Fla. Stat. 713.135. Some older city forms list lower figures. Confirm timing with the building department.
7Building inspectors work Monday–Thursday ONLY. NO inspections on Fridays. Friday inspections must be called in by WEDNESDAY before 2 PM.
8Expired permit renewal is $75 OR 50% of permit cost — WHICHEVER IS GREATER. FAQ says $75 but fee schedule says 50% — trust the fee schedule.
9Ordinance 2022-1500.655 restricts roofing materials in residential zones — NO asphalt shingle or polyurethane foam on new construction. Existing re-roofs must use same or higher quality material. Contractor must read and accept this ordinance on the roof packet.
10Solar installations require Special Inspector (S.I.) per FBC 110.10.1.1 for ALL solar panel to roof truss connections. S.I. form must be signed/sealed by FL PE. Final compliance letter required per FBC 110.10.7.
11Solar permits require THREE additional signed forms: Owners Notification Form, Rooftop PV Solar System Affidavit (per Margate Zoning Code Sec 3.29), and Roof Top Penetration Form.
12Pool permits require SEPARATE Broward County Uniform Applications for each discipline — structural, plumbing, electrical. ONE application is NOT enough.
13Easement Affidavit (notarized) required for BOTH pools AND fences. If property has drainage/canal/lake easement, need easement holder's written permission BEFORE permit can be issued.
14Fence permit requires Homeowners Requirements for Pool Safety Barrier form if property has a pool — even if the fence is not the pool barrier. Windows/doors permits ALSO trigger pool barrier review.
15PVC and aluminum fences require Notice of Acceptance (NOA) or signed/sealed engineer's drawings. Wood and chain link use prescriptive code per Margate-specific requirement forms.
16Margate Code Section 3.14(17): Structural side of fence must face the OWNER'S side (finished side faces neighbors). Barbed/razor wire and broken glass prohibited in ALL zoning districts.
17Windows/doors MUST be impact resistant unless shuttered with code-compliant permitted shutters. Buildings over 30' require site-specific engineering by FL PE/Architect.
18Senate Bill 612 (effective July 1, 2024): HVAC contractors can now work on line-side electrical, but Broward County REQUIRES an electrical inspection (not permit, but plan review + inspection by electrical inspector) when HVAC contractor does line-side work.
19AC changeout form is the Broward County Uniform Data Form — EACH SYSTEM requires its own form. Must include AHRI Certificate.
20Demolition requires pre-demolition on-site review with FIRE DEPARTMENT before work can begin. Must notify POLICE to clear building before commencement.
21Commercial demolition requires 6-foot-high driven-pole chain link fence with fabric windscreen around ENTIRE perimeter — this is a SEPARATE fence permit.
22Commercial demolition requires stone pad wash-out (1.5–3.5 inch coarse aggregate, 6 inches thick, full driveway width, 50 feet long) at site entry.
23Demolition requires notarized letter from contractor stating where water will be obtained for dust control.
24Pool demolition requires THREE separate permits: structural pool demolition + plumbing + electrical. Saw-cut 24x24 sections at deep and shallow ends. Separate cut for spa.
25Change of contractor requires notarized Hold Harmless letter + new permit application + potentially amended NOC. Both owner AND contractor must sign.
26Driveway minimum 4 inches thick. Fiber mesh NOT approved unless product approval submitted and approved with permit. Expansion joint required at existing concrete. Control joints at 20' max OC.
27Pool/patio/shed slabs require 8-inch deep x 8-inch wide discontinuous edge with 1 continuous #5 rebar, reinforced with 6x6 #10 wire mesh in middle. Mandatory pre-pour inspection.
28Hurricane season (June 1–Nov 30): Roofing contractors cannot load tiles on more than 3 roofs without notifying Building Department. Tiles must be secured (stack-wired) or in garage. Materials on roof max 20 working days before install.
29Roofing inspections — photos NOT accepted per FBC 1512.4.2. Must be in-person inspection.
30Re-roofing requires mandatory Rooftop Mounted Equipment Affidavit identifying ALL rooftop equipment. If AC equipment has no code-approved curb/stand, a SEPARATE mechanical permit is required.
31Owner's Affidavit for Roof-to-Wall Mitigation (F.S. 553.844) required. Exemption if insured value ≤ $300K or built to 1994+ SFBC/FBC. If connections inadequate, SEPARATE permit from CGC/CBC/CRC required.
32Tile calculations must use Method 1, 2, or 3 per RAS 127. Method 2 restricted to Exposure C only within Broward County.
33Roofing asbestos: Broward County Certificate of Asbestos MUST be submitted with roofing permit. Visit broward.org/epermits.
34Solar permits — only Certified Electric/Plumbing contractors and Solar Contractors can obtain permits. Solar Contractors limited to RESIDENTIAL only.
35Solar electric PE requirements kick in if: system value > $50,000, OR aggregate service ≥ 600 amps (240V residential), OR ≥ 800 amps (240V commercial).
36Work in city Right-of-Way requires a separate Maintenance of Traffic Permit.
37For sign permits, zoning review may trigger DRC (Development Review Committee) review for exterior work or change of use.
38Permit fee waiver available for 100% disabled veterans — separate form required.
39Chickee Hut has a specific exemption form — but still requires submission.