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Burn Ban in Effect

On April 24, 2025, the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) for Brevard County reached 500. Because of this, Brevard County implemented a ban on open burning pursuant to County Code Section 50. This includes campfires, bonfires, trash-burning and other similar open incineration. Prohibitions do not include state-permitted burns, use of barbeque grills, authorized public fireworks displays and fireworks sales which are authorized by state law. The Palm Bay Fire Rescue Fire Chief has imposed a burn ban within the city, effective April 24th, 2025, until further notice.

 

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Building Safety Month

Throughout the month of May, our Building Department will participate in the 45th annual Building Safety Month, a worldwide campaign presented by the International Code Council, its members, and partners to promote building safety.

This year’s campaign, “Game On!” encourages people to get involved in all aspects of building safety. The campaign also makes the connection between building codes and personal safety, as well as the important work done by building safety professionals in our communities.

Our code officials work day in and day out to keep the public safe. We come together to support Building Safety Month because we understand the need for safe and sustainable structures where we live, work and play. For more information, please visit https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy/building-safety-month/building-safety-month/  

#PalmBayProud #BuildingSafety365


 ePermitHub Digital Plan Room

Effective March 3rd, 2025, the City of Palm Bay Building Department implemented the ePermitHub Digital Plan Room. The Digital Plan Room will allow for complete electronic submission, review, and approval of all available permit applications. Applicants will be able to upload their plans and documents, view the status of their permits and reviews, address any outstanding issues, and download their approved plans and permit documents from their home, office, or mobile device.

Visit the Digital Plan Room Page - Digital Plan Room Instructional Videos | City of Palm Bay, FL. It contains how-to guides and the latest Digital Plan Room application information.


Update to Florida Building Code:

Attention Builders and Contractors: Effective December 31, 2023, the Florida Building Commission published the 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition. All permit applications submitted on or after December 31, 2023 to the City’s Building Department must comply with the new provisions. For more information, visit www.pbfl.org/FBC


Update to Building Department Fee Schedule:

Resolution 2025-11 amended Resolution 2024-30 of the City of Palm Bay adopting rates, charges and fees for FY 2024-2025, Chapter 96, Florida Building Code.  Resolution 2025-11 was approved by Council on March 6, 2025.  You can view the document at the following link: Resolution 2025-11


Permits Requiring Temporary Access to Melbourne-Tillman Canal ROW:  

Effective immediately, the City of Palm Bay Building Department will not issue permits that entail any temporary access of the property along the Melbourne-Tillman Canal, unless a permit has first been obtained by Melbourne-Tillman Water Control (MTWC) District. 

If property is adjacent to a Melbourne-Tillman water canal, a permit is required for temporary access of MTWC District's rights-of-way. For more information visit the Melbourne Tillman website. Please call (321) 723-7233  with any questions or concerns regarding MTWC permitting.


The Palm Bay Chapter 1 of the Florida Building Code, adopted December 31, 2023 can be viewed online at the Florida Building website or a copy can be requested by emailing the Building Department at permitinfo@palmbayfl.gov.

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John Pearson, Chief Building Official

190 Malabar Road, Suite 105
Palm Bay, FL 32907
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