Objective

The primary objective of the City of New Smyrna Beach Building and Inspection Department is to protect the public's life, heath, safety, and welfare as it relates to construction. We provide the highest level of customer service by a fully-trained team dedicated to serving the public. This is accomplished through the implementation of building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes along with various state codes and standards.

Responsibilities

The Building and Inspections Department is responsible for:

• Processing requests for construction and inspections
• Providing guidance on applying for a building permit
• Reviewing and approving construction plans
• Inspecting construction for compliance with the Florida Building Codes
• Providing guidance and information to the public regarding contractors and building code requirements

Please Note: We are currently using the 2017 Florida Building Codes 6th Edition and the 2014 National Electric Codes.