How to Fill Out Plumbing Permit Application

Plumbing Permit Application at a glance

What it is: The Plumbing Permit Application of the Department of Urban Planning and Redevelopment, Building Code Services Division.

Who signs: Sign on Signature, for the Owner or Agent (including Contractor) and for the Qualifier.

A filled-in Plumbing Permit Application example: a homeowner replaces a water heater

Plumbing Permit Application example filled out, example: a homeowner replaces a water heater
Jane Sample, a homeowner, fills out the Plumbing Permit Application. She replaces a water heater at her house. The picture shows page 1 only, and every value in it is made up. Repair is ticked under Type of Work and Water Heaters under Purpose, so Other stays empty. The description fits on the first Describe line, so the other Describe lines stay empty. The job also has an architect or engineer, a bonding company and a mortgage lender, and their lines are filled. The house has one story, no bays, one family, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Jane is also the fee simple titleholder, and Pat Example, the qualifier of the contracting firm, signs with her. The Certificate of Competency Holder lines show the qualifier's numbers.

How to fill out Plumbing Permit Application, box by box

Permit number, folio, zone, lot, block and subdivision

Plumbing Permit Application example filled out, permit number, folio, zone, lot, block and subdivision

Fill in the Permit #, the Folio # and the Zone, then the Lot, the Block and the Subdivision.

Type of Work

Plumbing Permit Application example filled out, type of Work

Under Type of Work, mark Addition, Alteration, New, Repair or Demolition, then write the work under Describe.

Purpose and Estimated Job Value

Plumbing Permit Application example filled out, purpose and Estimated Job Value

Under Purpose, mark Sub-Permit, Water Services, Backflow Installation, Backflow Recertification, Water Heaters, Irrigation System, Sewer Hookup, Gas, Fire Sprinkler or Other, and write the Other.

Write the Estimated Job Value.

Job Name and address

Plumbing Permit Application example filled out, job Name and address

Write the Job Name, the Address, the City and the ZIP Code.

Owner's Name

Plumbing Permit Application example filled out, owner's Name

Under Owner's Name, write the name, the Address, the City, the ZIP Code and the Phone.

Contracting Firm

Plumbing Permit Application example filled out, contracting Firm

Under Contracting Firm, write the firm, the Address, the City, the ZIP Code, the Phone, the Cellular Phone Number and the Fax Number.

Architect/Engineer

Plumbing Permit Application example filled out, architect/Engineer

Under Architect/Engineer, write the Architect/Engineer, the Address, the City, the ZIP Code and the Phone.

Present Use, Proposed Use and Number of

Plumbing Permit Application example filled out, present Use, Proposed Use and Number of

Write the Present Use and the Proposed Use, then under Number of write the Stories, Bays, Families, Bedrooms and Bathrooms.

Bonding Company

Plumbing Permit Application example filled out, bonding Company

Under Bonding Company, write the company, the Address, the City, the ZIP Code and the Phone.

Mortgage Lender's Name

Plumbing Permit Application example filled out, mortgage Lender's Name

Under Mortgage Lender's Name, write the name, the Address, the City, the ZIP Code and the Phone.

Fee Simple Titleholder's Name

Plumbing Permit Application example filled out, fee Simple Titleholder's Name

Under Fee Simple Titleholder's Name, write the name, the Address, the City, the ZIP Code and the Phone.

Signature, Printed Name and Date

Plumbing Permit Application example filled out, signature, Printed Name and Date

Application is hereby made to obtain a permit to do the work and installations as indicated.

By signing you certify that no work or installation has commenced prior to the issuance of a permit and that all work will be performed to meet the standards of all laws regulating construction in Broward County, Florida.

Owner's affidavit: by signing you certify that all the information is accurate and that all work will be done in compliance with all applicable laws regulating construction and zoning.

Warning to the owner: failure to record a Notice of Commencement may result in your paying twice for improvements to your property; if you intend to obtain financing, consult with your lender or an attorney before recording your notice of commencement.

Write the Printed Name and the Date of the Owner and of the Qualifier.

NOTARY as to Owner and as to Qualifier

Plumbing Permit Application example filled out, nOTARY as to Owner and as to Qualifier

The NOTARY as to Owner and the NOTARY as to Qualifier each fill in My Commission Expires.

Certificate of Competency Holder

Plumbing Permit Application example filled out, certificate of Competency Holder

For the Certificate of Competency Holder, write the State Certificate or Registration No. and the Certificate of Competency No.

Application Issued by

Plumbing Permit Application example filled out, application Issued by

Application Issued by is signed off by the Permit Officer.

More rules for Plumbing Permit Application

The 2004 Florida Building Code is in effect.

A separate permit must be secured for structural, electrical work, signs, wells, pools, furnaces, boilers, heaters, tanks and air conditioners, etc..

In addition to the requirements of this permit, there may be additional restrictions applicable to this property that may be found in the public records of this county, and there may be additional permits required from other governmental entities such as water management districts, state agencies or federal agencies.

Sources

[1] Plumbing Permit Application, Form 503-147 (Rev. 10/04), Department of Urban Planning and Redevelopment, Building Code Services Division (the Official source link on this page).

What Is the Broward Form 503 147?

The Broward Form 503 147 is a plumbing permit application administered by the Building Code Services Division, which operates under the Department of Urban Planning and Redevelopment in Broward County, Florida. This permit is required for any plumbing-related construction activity governed by the 2004 Florida Building Code. Contractors, property owners, and authorized representatives must file this application before any covered work begins. See Broward County Building Code and Permits for additional official guidance.

The application covers additions to existing plumbing systems, alterations, new construction, repairs, and demolitions. It also applies to water service connections, backflow prevention device installation and recertification, water heater installation, irrigation system construction, and other work requiring county approval. Understanding which category applies to your project helps ensure you file the correct documents from the start and avoids permit denials or work stoppages.

To complete the permit application accurately, gather the job address, the estimated dollar value of the work, and contact information for the property owner, contracting firm, and any architects or engineers involved. Bonding company and mortgage lender information is also required when applicable. All plumbing work described in the application must comply with Broward County's construction and zoning laws and the requirements of the 2004 Florida Building Code.

The permit application includes a compliance certification. Applicants affirm that all work will be performed safely, to code, and with all required inspections completed. Failure to obtain a permit before work begins can result in fines and required demolition of unpermitted construction. For backflow-related projects, the Backflow Assembly Test Report is often also required alongside the plumbing permit.

Some plumbing projects also require approvals from other government agencies before work can legally begin. Zoning variances, environmental permits, or utility provider agreements may be needed depending on the scope. Review all applicable requirements with the Building Code Services Division before submitting. For other Florida construction documents, the general plumbing permit application covers similar work in other jurisdictions.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameBroward Form 503 147
Form Length2 pages
Fillable?No
Fillable fields0
Avg. time to fill out30 sec
Other namesbroward plumbing permit, Broward 503-147, broward county plumbing permit application, lauderdale by the sea building permit form