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Building a Solid Foundation for the City

Building Department
6011 Nob Hill Rd., 1^st Floor
Tamarac, Florida 33321-6200
(954) 597-3435 - Permits
(954) 597-3430 - Inspection Line
(954) 597-3420 - Administration

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday: 7:30am - 3:30pm

Department Responsibilities

The Building Department assists the public and contractors in obtaining permits for new residential, commercial and industrial construction as well as home and tenant improvements and all signage.

Certificates of Occupancy are issued for all new businesses, commercial structures, and residential units in the City after passing all required inspections. Inspections include electrical, plumbing, structural and mechanical (air conditioning) which must meet the standards of the Florida Building code (Broward Edition) as well as the City of Tamarac Code. All Building Department Inspectors must be certified under the Florida Building Code and the State of Florida.

The Department also provides Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) readings for insurance companies and the general public.

Cutting Edge Customer Service

Mission

Our mission is to help maintain the superior quality of life in the City of Tamarac.

Our goals are to assure quality development by requiring compliance with the City's Ordinances and building codes and to promote the continuation of high standards for our residential and commercial neighborhoods.

Our customers include our citizens, business owners, architects, engineers, developers and contractors.

We are committed to our City's pledge of "Excellence Always" and we are open and responsive to our customer's needs. Our pledge is to provide the highest quality of customer service.