Margate Pool & Spa Permit Requirements (2026 Checklist)

Pool & Spa Permit checklist for Margate

Submit via ProjectDox ONLY: https://margate-fl-us.avolvecloud.com/Portal/
GotchaSeparate Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application required for EACH discipline — structural, plumbing, electrical where applicable
Documented proof of cost including labor and materials for ALL trades (signed contract)
NOC required PRIOR to submittal if job value exceeds $5,000
GotchaInsurance certificate holder: City of Margate, 901 NW 66th Avenue, Ste B, Margate, Fl 33063
Easement Affidavit — filled out and notarized. No accessory structures (pools, sheds) in recorded easements.
GotchaIf drainage/canal/lake easement, must get written permission from easement holder BEFORE permit issuance. Possible easement holders: City of Margate DEES, Cocomar Water Control District, SFWMD, Sunshine Water Control District.
Site survey showing ALL easements and elevations — zoning approval required
Residential Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Safety Act Requirements form — signed by BOTH homeowner AND contractor
Pool must have at least one safety feature: approved safety cover (ASTM F1346-91), continuous barrier (FBC 454.1.3.1.9), non-dwelling wall/fence combo, exit alarms (UL 2017, 85 dBA at 10'), self-latching device (54 inches), or pool alarm (ASTM F2208)
GotchaFinal inspection will NOT be approved without compliance with pool safety requirements. Expired permit = pool presumed unsafe.
Fence permit or screen enclosure permit — SEPARATE permits required
Pool plans signed and sealed by FL licensed architect/engineer
Site plan showing location of pool
Pool/patio/shed slab: Discontinuous edges minimum 8 inches deep x 8 inches wide, reinforced with 1 continuous #5 rebar. Slab reinforced with 6x6 #10 wire mesh in middle.
Mandatory pre-pour inspection required — work STOPS until passed
Owner Builder Affidavit if homeowner acting as contractor (proof of residency + notarized)
Contact Margate Zoning Department for setback & height restrictions: 954-968-3617
Pool demolition requires THREE separate permits: structural pool demolition + plumbing + electrical
Pool demo: Saw-cut & remove 24x24 section at deep end AND shallow end. Separate cut for spa. Remove coping & gunite walls to 12 inches below grade. Schedule rough inspection BEFORE backfill. Backfill with clean fill, compact in 12-inch lifts.
Residential pool (includes structural, electric, plumbing): $1,000
Commercial pool: $1,500; add pool heater commercial: $150/heater; commercial remarciting: $200

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

Frequently asked questions

Where do I submit a permit application in Margate?

Electronic via ProjectDox ONLY — no paper submittals accepted. Portal: https://margate-fl-us.avolvecloud.com/Portal/.

Do I need a Notice of Commencement in Margate?

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 Margate building department whether it is due at application or before the first inspection.

How many plan sets does Margate require?

2 sets listed. This can vary by permit type, so confirm with the building department.

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

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

What gets a pool & spa application rejected in Margate?

Separate Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application required for EACH discipline — structural, plumbing, electrical where applicable. Insurance certificate holder: City of Margate, 901 NW 66th Avenue, Ste B, Margate, Fl 33063. If drainage/canal/lake easement, must get written permission from easement holder BEFORE permit issuance. Possible easement holders: City of Margate DEES, Cocomar Water Control District, SFWMD, Sunshine Water Control District.

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