City Guide · Verified 2026
Pool Construction Permits in Davie
Local Rule
Town of Davie Building Division
Pool construction in Davie requires a Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application, covering structural, plumbing, electrical and mechanical disciplines, each overseen by its own discipline "Chief" as required under the Broward County Administrative Chapter of the Florida Building Code. The town's own Notice of Requirements form requires the applicant to acknowledge in writing that specific safety features, including a compliant pool barrier under F.S. 515.29 and F.B.C. 454.2.17, must be in place at final inspection or the pool fails inspection. Broward County's own guidance flags additional water drainage planning as a requirement specific to pool construction in the county. A new Online Application Submittal system launched January 12, 2026.
Source · Verified September 2026
Davie Building Department
Office: Town of Davie Building Division
Address: 6591 Orange Dr. (Building Division), Davie, FL 33314
Phone: (954) 797-1111
Hours and procedures can change — call ahead to confirm.
How This Compares to Broward County
Davie's own rule is shown above (Permit required). Here is the separate rule that applies at the county level, for context:
Broward County, FL Building Code Services
In Broward County, a building permit is required for every residential pool, spa, or hot tub, with barrier plans reviewed as part of the permit package and a barrier inspection required before the Certificate of Completion is issued. Broward is stricter than the Florida minimum on barrier height: Chapter 39 of the Broward County Zoning Code requires that all pools and spas in any residential zoning district in the unincorporated neighborhoods be enclosed by a fence at least 5 feet high (versus the 4-foot state minimum) or an open-mesh screen enclosure, with all screen doors and fence gates equipped with self-closing, self-latching mechanisms. The pool must satisfy one of the drowning-prevention methods under Chapter 515, Florida Statutes (barrier, approved ASTM F1346 safety cover, or, where the dwelling wall forms part of the barrier, door alarms). Permits are processed by Broward County Building Code Services for unincorporated areas; the 31 municipalities (Fort Lauderdale, Hollywoo
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FAQs
Which department handles Pool Construction permits in Davie?
Town of Davie Building Division handles Pool Construction permits in Davie.
Is Davie different from Broward County on Pool Construction?
No. Davie's rule (Permit required) matches the general pattern in Broward County.
Building It Yourself? Here's What You'll Need
Meeting the pool safety code? Barrier and safety gear homeowners rely on:
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