Common rejection reasons in Plantation
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1Application must be signed and notarized by QUALIFIER
2Digital ONLY since 11/14/2022 via Accela Citizen Access (ACA) — NO paper applications accepted
3File naming convention MANDATORY: use 2-letter prefix (BD-Roof, EL-Generator, PL-Irrigation, ME-HVAC, etc.) followed by hyphen and description — incorrectly named files REJECTED before review
4Digital signatures must be certificate-authority backed — regular electronic signatures REJECTED; if not digitally signed, submit notarized affidavit from designer of record
5Reserve 4x4 inch space in top right corner of ALL plan sheets for City's digital approval stamp
6Scanned drawings must be 300 DPI minimum
7When submitting corrections: do NOT resubmit entire plan set — only upload changed pages with same sheet numbers for proper versioning
8Mid-cycle uploads NOT permitted — must wait until plan review cycle is complete (Hold status) before uploading corrections
9Walk-Thru permits: Mon, Wed, Fri 8-10 AM only (3 permit limit per person)
10Construction hours: 7 AM - 8 PM weekdays and Saturdays; pile-driving Saturday 8 AM - 5:30 PM only
11NO WORK on Sundays or holidays (City Ordinance Chapter 16, Sec 16-2)
12Required 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.
13NOC expires in 90 days if work has not commenced
14Insurance COI must list 'City of Plantation' as Certificate Holder — no address needed
15THREE (3) sets of energy calculations required — most Broward cities require only 2
16Fault Current Calculations REQUIRED for ALL electrical service work (Plantation-specific)
17Re-nailing inspection NOT required on roof permits — unique among Broward cities (saves time)
18A/C changeouts and Re-roofing can go DIRECTLY to Building Division — skip Zoning
19Interior work routes DIRECTLY to Building Division — skip Zoning
20Demolition permits MUST include Building AND Electrical permits together — cannot pull one without the other
21Only apply for master permit — sub-permits created by staff after submission
22All sub-contractor permits must be submitted as a complete package to expedite processing
23Plenum ceilings require specs on Structural, Electrical, Mechanical AND Plumbing plans
24Pre-fab buildings MUST have State approved drawings (Miami-Dade or Florida State)
25PAID (Plantation Acres Improvement District) properties MUST have PAID review stamp on plans
26DER approval required BEFORE Building Dept for new residential/commercial, additions to commercial, change of use
27Broward County EPD approval required BEFORE Building Dept for all exterior/non-interior work
28Elevator plans require Broward County approval BEFORE Building Dept
29Preliminary Review SUSPENDED as of 05/16/2024 — do not attempt to submit
30COA/HOA/POA approval NOT required for building permit (effective 05/08/2023) — but contractor is responsible to ensure compliance with recorded covenants
31Product Approvals must be stamped 'approved' by Architect of record before submitting
32Plans must be mechanically reproduced — hand-drawn plans rejected (FBC 107.3.5.1)
33Temporary Power for Testing requires notarized signatures from owner, GC, AND electrical contractor — fee per square footage per Ordinance #2059
34Burglar alarm (SFR) requires registration permit from Plantation Police Dept (effective 10/1/2013)
35Marine work requires US Longshoreman's and Harbor Workers insurance — standard GL/WC not sufficient
36Owner-Builder must apply IN-PERSON; must meet with chief of each discipline for sign-off
37SFR Owner-Builders must also get occupational license at City Clerk's office
38Fast Track available with $1,000 cost recovery account deposit
39LEED/FGBC certified GREEN buildings get FREE Fast Track Plan Review
40Fixturing permit required BEFORE Certificate of Occupancy for racks/shelves/energized furniture/gondolas
41Food/Restaurant plans must be stamped by FDACS or DBPR BEFORE permit submittal — agency approval required before CO
42Septic installations require Health Department review and approval — final approval before CO/CC
43Failed inspection = $100 re-inspection fee
44Only franchised C&D firms: Waste Management (800-269-0073), Republic Services (954-327-9519), Bicon/S&S National Waste (561-340-3111)
45Processing fee: $20 first page of plans + $10 each additional page
46Credit card surcharge: 2.65% ($1 minimum)
47Work without permit = 100% penalty fee added
48If other than Qualifier processing permits, agent letter form required
49Contract or work order signed by owner required — must show scope of work and estimated cost; items furnished by owner not on contractor's permit need a separate invoice