Coconut Creek, FL Rental Inspections: Inspection Programs (2026)

Section 13-322(g) of the Coconut Creek Code makes an inspection of the dwelling unit a condition of registration and of annual renewal. The inspection checks the minimum life and safety requirements in subsection (d)(1): swimming pool, spa and hot tub compliance with the Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (F.S. ch. 515), an interconnected hard-wired smoke and carbon monoxide alarm system, a 2A:10B:C fire extinguisher on each floor, and hard-wired emergency lighting on the primary means of egress that runs for at least one and one-half hours.

If the inspector finds violations, all must be corrected and the unit re-inspected within 30 calendar days, or as the inspector allows in writing. Failing to fix them in time results in denial of the registration or renewal, or suspension of the certificate until the unit is corrected and re-inspected.

Access is enforced. If the owner refuses entry, or the inspector fails in at least three attempts because no adult was present, the inspector sends notice of failure of inspection by certified mail. The owner then has ten days after receipt or refusal to arrange access, and if the owner does not, the application is denied. The city can inspect with the owner's consent and requires the property to be available on 48 hours' notice.

The initial inspection and one re-inspection are included in the application or renewal fee. A separate re-inspection fee set by the City Commission applies before any further re-inspection, or if entry is denied or no adult is present. The fee schedule in section 13-82 lists a $40.00 re-inspection fee per trade.