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Do I need a permit for window or exterior door replacement in Pembroke Pines?

Permit required

Yes. In Florida, window or exterior door replacement generally requires a permit, and Pembroke Pines is no exception.

Replacing windows or exterior doors, including garage doors, generally requires a permit in Florida even when the new unit is the same size, because the opening must meet current wind-load requirements. Each product must carry a valid Florida Product Approval, or a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance in High-Velocity Hurricane Zones. A few jurisdictions allow narrow same-size, glass-only exceptions.

Get the checklist for your window or exterior door replacement in Pembroke Pines. A free check first, then a free printable Permit Prep Pack.

Local detail for Pembroke Pines: Building services provided by CGA Solutions (Calvin, Giordano & Associates). Office hours not verified on official source.

Florida and local notes for Pembroke Pines

Like-for-like replacement usually does not waive the permit in Florida. The product approval must match the wind-load rating for your specific address. Replacement windows and doors must be impact rated, or protected by approved shutters, and must carry product approval documentation for HVHZ use. A unit that is fine elsewhere in Florida can be rejected here. Products need approval for HVHZ use, and a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance is commonly accepted here as evidence of it. Your city issues the permit, not the county. Broward's 31 municipal building departments each run their own permitting and inspections, while the county Board of Rules and Appeals sets code interpretation and the countywide amendments they all work from. The Broward County Amendments to the Florida Building Code, published by the Board of Rules and Appeals under the county charter, apply on top of the state code everywhere in the county. Individual cities can add their own amendments as well, so confirm both. Pembroke Pines states that installing windows or doors requires a building permit. The Windows, Doors, Garage Doors, Skylights and Shutters Permit Checklist requires two sets of plans and Structural plan review. The Broward County Uniform Retrofit Window and Door Schedule must have every row completed for each retrofit unit, and buildings under three stories submit design wind pressures per ASCE 7-16 Part 1 unless the designer of record supplies them. A recorded Notice of Commencement must be submitted and posted before the first inspection on any non-mechanical job valued over $5,000.

Documents you may need

  • Permit applicationLikely required
  • Florida Product Approval or Miami-Dade NOA for each unitLikely required
  • Window and door layout or opening scheduleSometimes required
  • Notice of commencement (for work over the statutory value)Sometimes required
  • Product approval or Notice of Acceptance documentation for HVHZ rated materialsSometimes required
  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application (City of Pembroke Pines)Likely required
  • Homeowners Association Affidavit of Awareness (required even if the property is not in an association)Likely required
  • Broward County Uniform Retrofit Window and Door Schedule (BORA 20-01), every row completed for each unitLikely required
  • Design wind pressures per ASCE 7-16 (buildings under three stories) or from the designer of recordLikely required
  • Window and Door Inspection Procedure formLikely required
  • Product approvals and a floor plan or layout of the openingsLikely required

Possible inspections

  • In-progress fastening and flashing inspection
  • Final inspection
  • Window and door installation inspection per the city's inspection procedure

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for window or exterior door replacement in Pembroke Pines?
Yes. In Florida, window or exterior door replacement generally requires a permit, and Pembroke Pines is no exception. The documents and inspections sections on this page list what the building department typically asks for.
Who issues the permit in Pembroke Pines?
The local building department for Pembroke Pines handles permitting. This page lists its contact details and online portal. Your mailing city is not always the permitting authority, so confirm the jurisdiction before you apply.
How do I find out the exact requirements for my project?
Run the free PermitRoadmap check for your specific project and answers. It returns the likely permits, documents, inspections, and next steps, each linked to its official source.

PermitRoadmap is an independent informational service and is not affiliated with any city, county, state agency, or permitting authority. Results are informational and do not replace confirming requirements with the local permitting authority.