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POOLS & SPAS · PLANNING GUIDE

Permits for pool and spa work

Before starting new construction, a renovation, a repair, or an equipment change, identify the office with jurisdiction and ask about the exact scope. Requirements can depend on the municipality, type of work, and property conditions.

This guide summarizes the linked official sources. It is general planning information, not a permit determination for your property or a promise of approval.

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Start with the property’s jurisdiction

MIAMI-DADE

The County process has a defined scope

First confirm whether the property is in an unincorporated area or within a municipality. [2]

  • Miami-Dade says its permit application process applies to unincorporated properties with folios beginning with “30.” Each municipality in the County has its own Building Official to issue permits within its limits. [2]
  • For a new in-ground pool under the County process, the official page lists an application, contact sheet, and design drawings showing location, dimensions, electrical and plumbing connections, and calculations. A design professional must sign and seal the drawings. The page also says subsidiary electrical and plumbing permits are required after the pool permit is issued. [3]
  • For changes or repairs, do not treat that new-construction list as a universal checklist. Describe what will change in writing and ask the office with jurisdiction which permits, plans, and inspections apply; also review that office’s published exemptions. [2][3]

BROWARD · DAVIE

Confirm with the city that serves the property

County information does not establish one rule for every city in Broward. [4]

  • Broward County says its Building Code Services Division serves the Broward Municipal Services District and contract cities. Do not apply the County process automatically to every property in Broward; confirm which office has jurisdiction. [4]
  • For Davie, the Town publishes a residential pool reference checklist and a Building Division permit portal. Confirm with the Town that the checklist fits your type of work and is current before preparing an application. [5][6]
  • The sources reviewed do not establish a current municipal answer for every renovation, repair, or resurfacing project in Broward, or one checklist for all cities. Ask the office with jurisdiction about the exact scope. [4][5]
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Questions to ask before finalizing the scope

Gather these details so the permitting office can review the actual work rather than a broad description.

  1. Which municipality and building office have jurisdiction over the property? In Miami-Dade, confirm whether the folio begins with 30; in Broward, check whether the County or city handles the permit. [2][4]

  2. Is the work a new pool, a change to structure or dimensions, a surface repair, or a change to plumbing, electrical, gas, heating, or equipment? Describe each part separately. [3][2]

  3. Which application, plans, trade permits, and inspections does that office require for this scope? Ask what must remain accessible for inspection before it is covered. [3]

  4. What is the current fee, and what review time can the office estimate for this application? The linked sources do not establish figures that apply to every city or type of work. [2][4]

FLORIDA · CHAPTER 515

Residential safety: separate from the local permit process

Chapter 515 of the Florida Statutes addresses residential pool safety. For a new residential pool, it requires at least one of the listed safety features to pass final inspection and receive a certificate of completion. This state reference does not by itself determine which local permit applies to each repair or renovation. [1]

What the available sources do not establish

  • This guide does not confirm one rule for every Broward municipality, including Davie, or every repair and renovation scope.
  • The linked sources do not establish general resurfacing exemptions, cost thresholds, fees, or approval timelines that apply to all properties.
  • We do not present plan or inspection lists for renovations as universal requirements; ask for an answer tied to your project scope and jurisdiction.

NEXT STEP

Confirm permits before scheduling the work

Share the city or jurisdiction, a specific work description, and any changes to structure, equipment, or building systems. Ask for permits and inspection responsibilities to be clear in the proposal.

Request a quote

Official sources

Each reference links to the official page or document supporting the stated point. Checklists and portals can change; confirm the applicable version with the relevant office.

  1. [1] 2026 Florida Statutes, Chapter 515: Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act

    Defines the state residential pool safety framework and safety feature options for new pools.

  2. [2] Miami-Dade County: How to Apply for a Permit

    Limits the County process to unincorporated properties with folios beginning with 30 and explains that each municipality has its own Building Official.

  3. [3] Miami-Dade County: Swimming Pool Permits

    Lists documents for a new in-ground pool and explains subsidiary electrical and plumbing permits.

  4. [4] Broward County: Building Code Services Division

    Describes County building division services for the Broward Municipal Services District and contract cities.

  5. [5] Town of Davie: Residential Pool Checklist

    Official reference checklist for residential pools in Davie; confirm with the Town that it fits the current scope and version.

  6. [6] Town of Davie: Building Division Permit Portal

    The Town portal for public building permit inquiries and contractor applications.