Building Safety in Broward County, FL (2026)

EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule

EPA's RRP Rule requires that anyone paid to perform work that disturbs painted surfaces in homes, childcare facilities and preschools built before 1978 be certified and their employees be trained (either as a certified renovator or on-the-job by a certified renovator) in the use of lead-safe work practices that minimize occupants' exposure to lead hazards. In general, the RRP Rule does not appl...

Broward County Code § 21-8

(b) Anytime a registered elevator company performs work pursuant to a service maintenance contract, but before leaving the worksite, the company shall provide an ROV to the building owner. ... A copy of the ROV shall be left with the building owner, and the registered elevator company shall retain a signed copy, which shall be kept on file at the registered elevator company's place of business ...

Broward County Code § 7-35

Electric devices. Electric fans, except ceiling fans that are out of reach of children, shall be properly screened and inaccessible to children. Unvented or open flame heaters and portable electric heaters are prohibited. ... Flashlight. An operable flashlight must be kept in the child care facility for use in the event of a power failure. ... Exits. Exits from a child care facility shall open ...

Broward County Code § 39-1222

Sec. 39-1222. - Building size limitations. The maximum length of a building shall not exceed 80 feet.

Broward County Code § 39-109

The provisions contained herein are intended to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens by removing barriers to the installation of alternative energy systems and encourage the installation of rooftop photovoltaic solar systems on buildings and structures within unincorporated Broward County... Rooftop photovoltaic solar systems shall be deemed permitted accessory equipm...

Broward County Code § 9-21(a)

Unless exempted under Section 9-26(b) of the Code, applications for building permits will be accepted only from persons holding an appropriate current active state of Florida certificate of competency or a current active certificate of competency issued by the board, who have paid all necessary business taxes in their respective trades or occupations, as required by law, who provide the appropr...

Broward County Code § 9-61(b)

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 Di...

Broward County Code § 9-21(a)

Unless exempted under Section 9-26(b) of the Code, applications for building permits will be accepted only from persons holding an appropriate current active state of Florida certificate of competency or a current active certificate of competency issued by the board, who have paid all necessary business taxes in their respective trades or occupations, as required by law, who provide the appropr...

Broward County Code § 5-63

The enforcing agency is hereby authorized and empowered to make inspections of dwellings, dwelling units, rooming houses, dormitory-type sleeping accommodations, and all premises adjacent to such structures, including vacant lots, in order to determine the physical condition of said premises and to ensure compliance with the minimum standards established by this article.(b)Except as provided in...