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Do I need a permit for window or exterior door replacement in Pompano Beach?

Permit required

Yes. In Florida, window or exterior door replacement generally requires a permit, and Pompano Beach 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.

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Florida and local notes for Pompano Beach

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. Pompano Beach treats installing or replacing exterior windows and doors as structural work, so it always needs a standard building permit and does not qualify for the city's HB 803 exemption for projects under $7,500. The city's Retrofit Window and Door Schedule lists each opening with its design pressure rating and Product Approval number. For buildings with a mean roof height over 30 feet, the design pressures must be site-specific and signed and sealed by a Florida engineer or architect. Replacing components that do not affect approval or safety does not need a permit, according to the city's window and door checklist.

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 Pompano Beach), Building boxLikely required
  • Retrofit Window and Door ScheduleLikely required
  • Floor plan or sketch showing the location, size, and type of each openingLikely required
  • Florida Product Approval or Miami-Dade NOA for each product, with the product highlightedLikely required
  • Design pressure documentation for each openingLikely required
  • HOA or condo approval letter where an association governs the propertySometimes required

Possible inspections

  • In-progress fastening and flashing inspection
  • Final inspection
  • BLDG ATTACHMENT
  • BLDG FINAL STRUCTURAL

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for window or exterior door replacement in Pompano Beach?
Yes. In Florida, window or exterior door replacement generally requires a permit, and Pompano Beach is no exception. The documents and inspections sections on this page list what the building department typically asks for.
Who issues the permit in Pompano Beach?
The local building department for Pompano Beach 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.