Building Codes and Policies
Review Florida building codes, Pinellas County ordinances and local technical amendments to the Florida building code.
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Building and Development Review Services Department
Building and Development Review Services provides building permits, building inspections and code reference for unincorporated Pinellas County and seven partner communities.
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- Mobile and Manufactured Home Substantial Damage Instructions
- Substantial Damage FAQs
- Pinellas County Substantial Damage Reassessment Instructions
- Substantial Damage Reassessment Application Instructions
- Substantial Damage-Substantial Improvement Appraisal Review Checklist
- Substantial Damage & Storm Permits
- Storm Recovery Permitting
- Storm repair requirements for condominiums, apartments and townhome buildings
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Habitat Permit & Environmental Compliance
Trees and native vegetation provide beneficial public resources. It’s crucial to protect our natural ecosystem by maintaining adequate tree numbers, replanting vegetation,......
Requirements for Attaching Plywood for Window Protection
Wood structural panels with a minimum thickness of 7 / 16 inch (11.1 mm) and a maximum span of 44 inches (1118......
Residential Plan Review Requirements
Pinellas County Building Services uses a comprehensive checklist for all plan reviews. View Commercial Plan Review Requirements. The following is a list......
Retrofitting Your Home for Hurricanes
There are a few different areas where you can retrofit your home to make it more hurricane resistant. Two critical actions you......
Roofing Inspection Policies
In-Progress Inspections All re-roofing projects must have an in-progress inspection, which allows us to review the underlayment and / or final roofing......
Residential Swimming Pools
Section 424.2 requires all new private swimming pools be constructed with specific safety features to help prevent drowning. Section 424.2.6.6 requires all......
Building Codes and County Policies
Looking for Code Enforcement? Find common enforcement codes here. Building Codes Pinellas County Building Policies...
Building Frequently Asked Questions
The following is a list of commonly asked building questions for the unincorporated areas of Pinellas County, as well as Belleair Beach,......
Florida Lien Law Information
According to Florida Statute 713, Part 1, anyone who works on your property or provides materials and is not paid in full......