Plan Reviews:
Building Official Approval, Environmental, Fire, Building Compliance, Planning
Inspections:
Notice of Commencement – Certificate, Private Provider (Pile Log Report- Certificate, Foundation, Termite Treatment - Certificates, Slab, Under Construction - Elevation Certificate, Floodproofing Certificate - Under Construction, Columns, Beams, Framing, Columns, Drywall / Metal Lath, Trusses, Sheathing, Penetration Protection, Fire Stopping Affidavits), Preliminary Fire Safety, Final Elevation Certificate, Elevator Final, Fire Final, Final Floodproofing Certificate - Final, Planning Final, Public Works Final, Final Termite Treatment - Certificate, Final Elevation Certificate, Building Final (last inspection all others must be approved prior to scheduling).
Not all inspections listed may be required.
Required Construction Documents for Submittal: Digitally or Electronically Signed and Sealed Drawings.
| Construction Documents | Department Review |
|---|---|
| Site Survey Signed & Sealed Topographic/Boundary Survey | Building Compliance, Planning, Fire, Public Works |
| Civil Plans | Public Works |
| Architectural Plans | Building Compliance, Planning, Fire, Public Works |
| Structural Plans | Building Compliance |
| Electrical Plans | Building Compliance |
| Elevator plans | Public Works |
| Mechanical Plans | Building Compliance |
| Landscaping Plans | Planning |
| Pool plans and/or Water Feature (as needed) | Building Compliance, Planning, Fire, Public Works |
| Fire Protection Plans | Fire |
| Fire Alarm Plans | Fire, Building Compliance |
| Life Safety Plans | Building Compliance, Fire |
| Building Compliance | Building Compliance, Fire |
| Tree survey | Tree survey |
- Site Plan must show setbacks, both existing and proposed structures, property lines, lot dimensions, and grade elevation as per survey. It must also include all proposed structures such as fences/walls, accessory buildings, pool, decks, walkways, mechanical equipment, etc. as may be required for scope.
- All elevations must include the following in NGVD values: BFE, Grade, Adjusted Grade, Freeboard (if applicable).
- Review of construction documents may require additional departments
Supporting Documents That May be Required:
| Construction Documents | Department Review |
|---|---|
| Private provider required forms | Building Official |
| Private Provide Plan Compliance Affidavits | Building Official |
| Private provider review comments (approval of life safety drawings) | Building Official, Fire |
| Declaration of Restrictive Covenant (if applicable) | Planning |
| Hold Harmless Agreement (if applicable) | Building Official, City Attorney |
| Smoke Control (if applicable) | Fire, Building Compliance |
| Structural Calculations | Building Compliance |
| Geotechnical Report | Building Compliance |
| Special Inspector Forms | Building Compliance |
| Product Approval with specification on installations | Fire, Building Compliance, Planning for the location |
| Heating/Cooling Sizing Load Calculations | Building Compliance |
| Energy Calculation Form | Building Compliance |
| Flood Emergency Operations Plan | Building Compliance |
| Tree Disposition (if applicable) | Urban Forestry Group |
| Tree Protection Plan (if applicable) | Urban Forestry Group |
| Approved Tree Permit (if applicable) | Urban Forestry Group, Planning |
| Drainage Calculations Report | Public Works |
| Percolation Test Report | Public Works |
| Public Works – Stormwater Utility Fee Worksheet | Public Works |
| Fire Flow Test | Fire |
| Preliminary approval from Transportation Department | Public Works |
| Seawall Permit in the review stage and submitted to DERM | Building Compliance |
| Construction Site Sediment and Erosion Control Affidavit | Environmental |
| Electric Vehicles Parking Ordinance to be followed if parking lot/space/garage will be part of the project | Planning |
| DRB, HPB, BO, PB recorded order or Determination of Architectural Significance (if applicable) scanned into plans after cover sheet. | Planning |
| Completed City of Miami Beach Commercial Zoning Data Sheet scanned into plans. Zoning Data Sheet may not be altered or modified in any way | Planning |
| All proposed mechanical equipment and/or allowable encroachments within required yards shall be indicated on setbacks and floor elevation. Please refer to Planning & Zoning Department for additional regulations. | Planning |
Required Additional Agency Approval:
Miami-Dade County Approval and Documents to include:
- DERM Air Quality
- Drainage Well Permit from DERM (if applicable)
- DERM Sewer Capacity Certification Letter
- WASD Ordinance 89-95 Compliance Form and proof of payment
