Building Division Office Location:

1101 East First Street Sanford, FL 32771 [View Map]
Phone: (407) 665-7050
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00 PM
- Last Customer sign in is 4:30 PM

- Note, phone system for the Building Division closes at 4:45 PM daily.

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Announcements    

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The New Building Codes went into effect on December 31, 2017

• Select this link to view the new codes:  2017 Florida Building Code / 2014 National Electrical Code

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 Effective August 1, 2017

• Permits will be required for the installation of bars or grills over windows or doors per the 2014 Florida Building Code Residential Code - Article 310.4. 

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