Utility Services, FDEP Applications & Plans Criteria

Effective January 1, 2024, the Development Services Department (DSD) will no longer accept paper permit applications or plans for new submissions. All new submissions must now be submitted digitally via LauderBuild. View Introducing Paperless Permitting for details.

Application for Utility Service

Utility Service Applications are required for:

1. Domestic/ Irrigation water service connections 4" and larger
2. Fire service connections 2" and larger

Utility Service Application

• Hydrant, Fire Service Tap, Domestic and Irrigation Meter Taps(PDF, 350KB)

Other Related Applications

• Fire Hydrant Flow Test
  • Flow Test Application(PDF, 276KB) (processed through Water Billing)
• Smaller service connections
  • DSD Documents & Forms - see Plumbing

Apply online via LauderBuild

FDEP Applications & Plans

• Construct Water & Sanitary Sewer Mains
  • FDEP Application Criteria: email DSDEng-PublicWorks@fortlauderdale.gov
• Water & Sanitary Sewer Certification
  • FDEP Application Criteria: email DSDEng-PublicWorks@fortlauderdale.gov
• Water, Wastewater & Storm Water Improvements
  • As-Built Submission Criteria: Submittal Requirements(PDF, 392KB)

Apply online via LauderBuild:

Go to New Application; then » Permits/Engineering; then » Engineering-Service Requests; then » Outside Agency Approval

• Upload in PDF Format
• 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.