Utility Services, FDEP Applications & Plans Criteria
The Utility Services, FDEP Applications & Plans Criteria page provides applicants, engineers, contractors, and public‑facing staff with the required information, forms, and submission guidelines for Utility Service applications and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) applications. Its purpose is to ensure that Public Works receives complete and accurate documentation for water, wastewater, stormwater, and fire‑related utility installations; to guide users through digital submittal requirements; and to support compliance with FDEP and Broward County regulations for construction, certification, and as‑built documentation.
This page centralizes instructions, criteria, related applications, and digital upload procedures so applicants can successfully submit domestic water, irrigation, fire service connections, water and sewer mains, and associated approvals in a fully paperless permitting environment.
Application for Utility Services
Utility Service Applications are required for:
- Domestic/ Irrigation water service connections 4" and larger
- Fire service connections 2" and larger
Utility Service Application
Other Related Applications
- Fire Hydrant Flow Test
- For service connections smaller than listed above:
FDEP Applications & Plans
- Construct Water & Sanitary Sewer Mains
- Water & Sanitary Sewer Certification
- Water, Wastewater & Storm Water Improvements
How to Apply
- Apply online via LauderBuild
- Go to New Application then Permits/Engineering then Engineering-Service Requests then Outside Agency Approval
- Upload in PDF format only
- Upload FDEP and County applications separately
Purpose
This application ensures Public Works receives all necessary documents for permitting and certification under Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Broward County guidelines.