Broward County, FL Building Safety: Electrical Permits (2026)

All persons and business organizations that are not exempted from certification by Section 9-26 of this chapter, and that engage in, or who intend or desire to engage in, any work or activity that relates to, is referred to, or that is defined as mechanical, electrical, or plumbing by this chapter, shall, prior to engaging in any such work or activity, obtain a certificate of competency from Division II of the board.(c)The contractor provisions of Chapter 489, Florida Statutes, and Chapters 61G4-15 and 61G6-7, Florida Administrative Code, as related to the contractor categories within the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades, are hereby incorporated by reference so that the provisions of those chapters, as amended, shall be controlling with regard to the contractor categories and scope of work for each.(d)Four (4) years of practical experience will be required for each of the trades included within the definitions of mechanical work, plumbing work, or electrical work. Moreover, Division II of the CEB may, in its discretion, consider an applicant's formal education as practical experience for each of the trades included within the definitions of mechanical work, plumbing work, or electrical work. (Ord. No. 2025-23, § 11, 6-10-25, eff. 6-30-25; Ord. No. 2025-47, § 3, 12-9-25, eff. 6-8-26)