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Building Inspection Division
Purpose
The Building Inspection Division is responsible for protecting the public health, safety and welfare through the enforcement of the Florida Building Code and the City of Jacksonville's building ordinances.
JaxEPICS
Follow this link to access our new permitting system: https://jaxepics.coj.net/
Online Permit Submission
Online (electronic) permit submission is now required for all permit types. Please see more information on the Online Permit Submission page in the 'fly out' menu to the left.
Office Hours
Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
We are located on the 2nd Floor of the Ed Ball Building at 214 North Hogan Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023)
The Effective Date for the Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), will be December 31, 2023. Documents for permits submitted on or after January 1, 2024 will need to reference and comply with the Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023). It can be accessed online for free at the Florida Building Commission website, www.floridabuilding.org.
Florida Building Code 7th Edition (2020)
The Effective Dates for the Florida Building Code, 7th Edition (2020), were December 31, 2020 through December 31, 2023.
Certificates of Use and Converting Use Building Permits
If you have questions about Certificates and Converting Use Building Permits please start with the link in the flyout menu on the left.
Contacting Us by Phone
(904) 255-8500
- Select Option 1 to schedule or inquire about an inspection
- Select Option 2 for Zoning and Land Use
- Select Option 3 for Building Trades, signs or landscape violations
- Select Option 4 for Permit and Inspection Information
Public Records Notice
The City of Jacksonville is committed to making its website compliant with all state, local, and federal laws, as well as accessible to as many people as possible. The City is currently developing a procedure to make all documents posted ADA accessible. In the meantime, public records that are not currently accessible will not be posted to the City’s website but remain available pursuant to a public records request. Go to our
Public Records Request Center to view available records, answers to frequently asked questions or to submit a public records request online.
Click below for more information about other areas in the Building Inspection Division:
Joshua Gideon,C.B.O.
Chief, Building Inspection Division
City of Jacksonville
214 North Hogan Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
(904) 255-8521
JGideon@coj.net