Clearwater, Florida Building Codes
Additional Resources
Below you can find links to Building Codes and Authorities Having Jurisdiction for Clearwater, Florida.
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Clearwater Florida Building Codes
| Code Type | Code Model | Amendment Contact |
| Building/Dwelling Code | Florida Building Code 2007 (2006 IBC) | |
| Structural Code | Florida Building Code 2007 (2006 IBC) | |
| Plumbing Code | Florida Building Code 2007 (2006 IPC) | |
| Mechanical Code | Florida Building Code 2007 (2006 IMC) | |
| Electrical Code | NEC 2005 | |
| Accessibility Code | Florida Accessibility Code | Florida Dept. of Community Affairs, (850) 487-1824 |
| Energy Code | ASHRAE 90.1-2004 | Florida Dept. of Community Affairs, (850) 487-1824 |
| Other Codes | *Areas within Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) per Clearwater FIRM maps are subject to FEMA 50 percent rule pertaining to Substantial Improvements | |
Florida Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Authorities Having Jurisdiction are those government officials who are the final authority on questions in a particular area (or jurisdiction).
| Jurisdictional Area | Contact |
| Civil | Engineering Phone: (727) 562-4747 Fax: (727) 562-4755 |
| Historic Preservation | Central Permitting Phone: (727) 562-4567 Fax: (727) 562-4576 |
| Zoning | Central Permitting Phone: (727) 562-4567 Fax: (727) 562-4576 |
| Planning | Central Permitting Phone: (727) 562-4567 Fax: (727) 562-4576 |
| Environmental | Engineering Phone: (727) 562-4743 |
| City Attorney | City Attorney Phone: (727) 562-4010 Fax: (727) 562-4021 |
| Public Works | Public Works Administration Phone: (727) 562-4780 |
| Fire Marshal | Fire Department Phone: (727) 562-4334 Fax: (727) 562-4328 |
| Parks/Recreation | Parks & Recreation Director Phone: (727) 562-4800 Fax: (727) 562-4825 |
Other Florida Municipalities
Building codes are also available for the following municipalities within Florida:
