FLORIDA BUILDING CODE CHANGE

 Please be advised that the Florida Building Code EIGHTH (2023) Edition and the 2020 National Electric Code will become effective on December 31, 2023. Complete applications submitted by the close of business at 5pm on December 29th, 2023, will be reviewed and inspected under the current codes. 

Permit applications filed on or prior to December 31, 2023, must be issued within 6 months, extensions will not be granted. 

The Building Department reviews building plans and conducts required building inspections, assesses potentially dangerous structures, and posts unsafe notices as needed.

The department also:

• Communicates with contractors, developers, citizens, and design professionals on code related issues, and maintains all permitting records as required by state law
• Provides a licensing program for locally licensed and registered contractors to work in Flagler County according to state law
• Monitors and regulates contractors' files to ensure proper licenses and insurance are in compliance with local and state regulations (when not in compliance, coordinates and notifies proper agencies of violations)
• Educates contractors and the public to the functions of the Building Department and associated codes, ordinances, laws, and rules
• Reviews plans and inspections for the Flagler County School Board through inter-local agreements

Codes, Ordinances, and Policy

Flagler County has adopted Florida Building Code EIGHTH (2023) Edition and 2020 National Electrical Code.

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Growth Management is currently in the process of implementing new permit tracking software. Implementation is a phased process that will continue to affect our permit review process until perfected. You may experience a longer review turn around than usual due to the phased upgrade. Please know that Growth Management is dedicated to providing the best customer service possible and that we appreciate your patience and understanding during this process.

If you are unable to locate the information needed on our website, please e-mail us at centralpermitting@flaglercounty.gov

We are experiencing a very high call volume at this time. In the event a Permit Technician is not available to take your call, please leave a detailed voicemail message.

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