Building Inspections

Due to inspection routes being reordered during the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., it is best to verify the order of inspection after that time. If you cannot find your inspection after these hours, most likely it is not scheduled for that day.

Click here to view inspection routes.

Jobs, which value exceeds $5,000, require a recorded Notice of Commencement (NOC).  NOCs can be recorded by the Building Department’s Records Management section or at the Miami-Dade County Recorder’s office.  However, it does not apply to the repair or replacement of an existing heating or air conditioning system less than $15,000.00 in value. Download and print a blank NOC form.

Inspectors shall activate Body Cameras during all inspections.

The Building Department is allowing virtual inspections for certain inspection types.  View the complete list of virtual inspections allowed and the procedures to follow.

When requesting a Virtual Inspection via the Civic Access portal, please enter the word "VIRTUAL" along with your email address within the Comments/Gate Code field.

The following are required for inspection:

• The approved job copy of the plans and documents. Drawings must be printed to a full-size print per the original drawing size. For example, if a drawing file was set during design at 24″x36″, then a full-size print of that file would be 24″x36”. Files must not reduce scaling at the time of print.  Ex: Original size Arch D (24" x 36") files must be printed to size Arch D (24" x 36") paper."
• Permit Card
• Recorded Notice of Commencement
• Property address must be properly posted and visible from the street
• The job to be inspected must be accessible
• An OSHA-approved ladder must be available if needed

Any inspection after initial inspection, that is failed by an inspector more than two times, shall be charged a fee of four times the amount of the fee imposed for the initial inspection or first reinspection, whichever is greater, for each such subsequent inspection.  (See Fee Schedule under Additional Resources - https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/building/)

A fine of $500.00 will be imposed on all concealed work pursuant to Section 8-CC of the Miami-Dade County, FL Code of Ordinances. For the first repeat violation, the amount of the civil penalty shall be double the amount of penalty prescribed for the original violation. Read more about concealed work without the required inspections.

Applicants may request Expedited Overtime Inspections.  The fee for the Building Department’s Expedited Overtime Inspection is charged per trade requested. (See Fee Schedule under Additional Resources - https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/building/)

Note: Requests must be submitted via email to the specified trade's chief twenty-four (24) hours prior to the requested inspection date.  The company representative must be present at the job site for the inspection.

Requests must include the following:

• Date, and time requested for the inspection
• Type of inspection
• Permit number and Jobsite Address
• Reason for the overtime inspection
• Name and phone number of the company representative to be present at the job site
• Signed and notarized by the qualifier

Applicant will receive an invoice which must be paid in full prior to the inspection. Fees may be paid online:
payments.miamibeachfl.gov/app

Please submit your request via email to: buildingadmin@miamibeachfl.gov

Or in-person at:
City of Miami Beach City Hall
Building Department, Second Floor
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139