Common rejection reasons in Pompano Beach
29 documented. Our analysis checks your package against these.
1Applications MUST be in BLACK INK - will be rejected otherwise
2Fire Review Application required for multi-family/condo/commercial — NOT required for single-family residential
3Broward County EPD must be approved BEFORE city submittal — submitting without EPD = rejection
4Both owner AND contractor signatures required, notarized — missing either = rejection
5Required 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.
6New/relocated electrical service must be UNDERGROUND per City Ordinance 152.07
7Emergency A/C repairs: notify Chief Mechanical Inspector (Scott.Maxwell@copbfl.com) with job address BEFORE starting — submit permit next business day
8Work without permit = DOUBLE the standard permit fee
9Dock extension limit: 10% of waterway width OR 8 feet (whichever is less) — stricter than Fort Lauderdale
10Boat lift extension: 20% of waterway width OR 20 feet (whichever is less)
11Engineering permits: 4% of construction cost (minimum $100)
12Broward County Uniform Permit Application (BORA revision January 8, 2026) required — previous versions rejected after March 9, 2026
13New application must indicate Private Provider status — if Yes, include Notice to Building Official (Form 61G20-2.005-2002.01)
14License-exempt contractors per HB 735 (flooring, tree trimming, sealcoating, striping, sign erection, paver installation) use BTR number instead of contractor license
15Private Provider one-time registration required before first permit — submit to Building@copbfl.com
16If Private Provider performs plan review, SAME provider must perform inspections — cannot split
17Click2Gov and ePlan are SEPARATE systems with SEPARATE login credentials
18Owner/Builder is NOT applicable for work in condominiums
19Owner/Builders NOT permitted for asphalt installation or removal (driveway/patio)
20Generator exhaust must be 10 feet from any building opening
21Pool final inspection will NOT be approved without FL Statute 515 barrier compliance
22TCO/Partial CO fee: $550 per unit (same for renewal/extension)
23Kitchen/bath 2nd floor+ condo: minimum STC 50 dB and IIC 50 dB sound barrier required
24Demolition requires TECO Gas clearance letter AND FPL power disconnect letter
25Standalone solar systems eligible for Quick Service (3 business day review)
26Reinspection fee: $60 first disapproval, $250 additional disapprovals
27Overtime inspections: $225 first 3 hours + $75/additional hour per inspector
28Plan revision fee: $100 per revision; additional work on revised plans at 4% of construction cost
29Re-inspection for wrong address or work not ready: 4x the first re-inspection fee