Once a building permit is issued, the field inspection process begins. This process follows a successive path, as prescribed by the Florida Building Code, until the project's completion. Since each project is unique, Building Division staff can offer guidance regarding your particular inspection path. 

To schedule an inspection, please call the Building Division at
(954) 572-2380 by 3 p.m. one day in advance of your requested inspection date or schedule anytime online by visiting www.sunrisefl.gov/openforbusiness and logging into your account.

If you need a specific inspection time, please contact the Chief Inspector of the applicable discipline between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on the scheduled inspection date. They will do their best to adjust the day's schedule accordingly. Chief Inspectors may be reached at the following numbers:

• Structural - (954) 572-2379                           
• Electrical - (954) 572-2377
• Plumbing - (954) 572-2370
• Mechanical - (954) 572-2373
• Fire - (954) 746-3470

Please be sure to provide access to the building scheduled for inspection. Also, be sure the permit card and a job copy of the approved plans are prominently displayed for the inspector's review. The Building  Inspector may assess a penalty fee if a scheduled inspection cannot be conducted.

If the inspection is approved, the inspector will initial and date the permit card. If the inspection is not approved due to incorrect or incomplete work, the inspector will leave a notice indicating the Code Section and nature of the deficiency. A penalty fee may be assessed.

Once a permit is issued, work must commence within 180 days.  Once work has commenced, a permit will remain active if approved inspections are achieved at least every 90 days.  A permit expires after 90 days of inactivity.

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