Building Inspections Division
Our Mission
The Building Inspections Division is committed to working as a team to provide excellent service to its customers quickly and efficiently. Our division will continually strive to maintain the highest standards of excellence to achieve the most efficient development process within the State of Florida by following these objectives;
To provide quality service to the community that is knowledgeable, efficient and helpful to the citizens of Escambia County,
To serve the permitting, inspection and licensing needs of residents, contractors and developers with excellent customer service is the highest priority for our division,
To safeguard life, health, property and public welfare by regulating the construction, quality of materials and use of all buildings within the county,
Through the proper administration and enforcement of Federal, State and County adopted laws and ordinances.
Permitting Services
Coordinates the overall issuance of all building related permits. The "one-stop" program concept provides an environment in which all types of required development applications are processed and construction related permits are issued after review for concurrency issues have been completed. This section is staffed with Permit Technician professionals who are well versed in the development process.
Inspection Services
Inspections is responsible for inspecting your project for compliance with the state Florida Building Code and applicable ordinances. This section is staffed with state licensed inspectors. Inspectors visit job sites, as requested, to determine if construction is progressing according to the plans, in compliance with the applicable codes and ordinances. All work must be inspected before it can be covered or concealed from view. All permits require a final inspection.
Plan Review Services
Plans Review is responsible for checking the construction documents, (i.e., plans and written specifications) for compliance with the current applicable codes and ordinances. This section is staffed with state licensed plans examiners. This process is mandated by the Florida Building Code and can save the permit applicant time and money by identifying potential code violations before materials and labor are spent.
Contractor Licensing & Investigations
Protects the health, safety and welfare of persons and property by requiring the certification of individuals engaged in, or wishing to engage in, the business of contracting within the County and investigating contractor/consumer complaints, by issuing and regulating contractor licenses. Conducting investigations of unpermitted and unlicensed activities.
