Building Section
The Building Section provides permitting, review, and inspection of construction to ensure compliance with building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes. The City Code requirements are necessary to promote public safety, and include minimum standards for safe building practices and materials.
Contact the Building Section
321-608-7900
BLDplanreview@mlbfl.org
Contractor Insurance Certificate Renewals
Contractor insurance certificate renewals should be emailed to the Building Division: BLDplanReview@mlbfl.org.
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Permit assistance is available between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Field Inspector Hours
Most inspectors are available for phone calls during the day: 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Notice to Contractor
The Florida Building Code, Eighth Edition, (2023), including the 2020 National Electrical Code became effective January 1, 2024.
The initial adoption of, and any subsequent update or amendment to the Florida Building Code by the commission is deemed adopted for use statewide without adoptions by local government. For a building permit for which an application is submitted prior to the effective date of the Florida Building Code, the state minimum building code in effect in the permitting jurisdiction on the date of the application governs the permitted work for the life of the permit and any extension granted to the permit.
Effective October 1, 2018, a completed Outdoor Lighting Certification Form(PDF, 106KB) submitted prior to final inspection will be required for new or replacement outdoor luminaires. One- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) are exempt.
Required Inspections and Compliance Responsibilities
It is common to hear references to how construction practices were handled in the “good old days.” While that phrase may hold different meanings for each of us, one constant throughout the years has been the requirement for inspections at specific stages of construction. Over the past year, bypassed inspections have become more common. As our industry evolves, so do codes, regulations, and expectations — and adherence to these requirements remains essential.
The Florida Building Code (FBC) and Florida Statute 553 establish mandatory inspection requirements, including the manner and timing in which inspections must occur. Additionally, the City of Melbourne Municipal Code requires inspections for certain city-specific items, such as fences, sheds, and flatwork, etc.
Each permit issued includes a list of required inspections based on the approved construction documents. This list is available through your online contractor portal. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to ensure that all required inspections are scheduled and completed prior to proceeding to the next phase of work.
Per FBC [A] 110.5 – Inspection Requests, it is the duty of the permit holder or their authorized agent to notify the Building Official when work is ready for inspection and to provide access to the work. Furthermore, FBC [A] 110.6 – Approval Required states that work shall not proceed beyond any required inspection point without prior approval. Any work that does not comply must be corrected and must not be concealed until authorization is granted.
The City recognizes that discrepancies may occasionally occur. If you believe an inspection listed on your permit does not apply to your scope of work, or if you believe an inspection is missing, please contact your assigned plans examiner whose name is available on the review on your portal. Open communication is essential to keeping projects moving efficiently and avoiding unnecessary delays.
The City also understands that isolated oversights can happen. In cases where an inspection has been bypassed, the inspection will be recorded as failed and a reinspection fee will be assessed. The permit holder will be required to either expose the work for inspection or submit a detailed corrective action plan to the inspector for review, a basic engineer letter will not be accepted. Once approved, the reinspection fee must be paid and the inspection rescheduled.
Repeated missed inspections will result in more stringent corrective measures, including the requirement to expose completed work. Continued noncompliance may result in referral to the appropriate licensing board for further disciplinary action.
The City also recognizes that unforeseen circumstances may arise. In such cases, timely communication is critical. The Inspectors’ contact information is provided within your inspection portal, and our office remains available to assist as needed.
Thank you for your continued cooperation and commitment to maintaining compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
EnerGov Submittals
January 2021 EnerGov Submittal Clarifications(PDF, 121KB)
EnerGov Instructions
Customer Action Required After Upgrade to System on April 16
On April 16, necessary updates were made to the City of Melbourne’s EnerGov system.
Now that the update is complete, all current registered users will need to follow specific steps to re-establish their login access.
Instructions have been emailed to all existing EnerGov users. The process for new users will also be changing.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
If you have any questions, please contact the Building Division at 321-608-7900, option 3 then option 1.
EnerGov Instructional Videos
A set of six videos offer step-by-step instructions for how to use components of the City’s EnerGov system that relate to permits and inspections. View the videos on the EnerGov Instructional Videos page.
Building Permit and Inspection Utilization Report
Download the Building Permit and Inspection Utilization Report(XLSX, 11KB)