| Florida DBPR EC license required | Florida state EC license or Broward County Certificate of Competency. Verify at myfloridalicense.com/DBPR. |
| FPL sole electric utility | FPL handles all service-side changes, panel upgrades, meter installations, and solar interconnection in Broward County. |
| 30-day temporary power | 30-day temporary power certificate issued before final electrical inspection. Power not released until all inspections pass and fees paid. |
| NOC for work >$2,500 | Notice of Commencement required. Record with Broward County Records before permit issuance. |
| Florida Building Code electrical | Florida NEC-based electrical code with Florida amendments governs. Contact (954) 797-1111 for current requirements. |
Davie’s HVHZ wind code, FPL all-electric, and Florida statewide codes define this Broward County market.
Your scope and Davie address. OAS portal and Florida DBPR licensing.
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What electrical work costs in Davie
New circuit: $250–$500. EV charger: $750–$1,500. Service upgrade 200A: $3,500–$7,500. Contact (954) 797-1111 for current permit fee.
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Common questions about Davie FL electrical permits
How do I apply for an electrical permit in Davie?
OAS portal at davie-fl-us.avolvecloud.com (required as of January 12, 2026) or in-person at 8800 SW 36 Street, Building A. Phone: (954) 797-1111. Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–5:30 PM. Florida DBPR EC-licensed electrician or owner-builder (in-person required for owner-builder).
What is Florida DBPR EC contractor licensing?
Florida requires all electrical contractors to hold a Florida DBPR Electrical Contractor (EC) license. This is a statewide license administered by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Alternatively, a Broward County Certificate of Competency covers electrical work within Broward County. Verify any electrician's DBPR license at myfloridalicense.com/DBPR.
How does FPL coordinate on electrical work in Davie?
FPL is the sole electric utility in Broward County. For service changes, panel upgrades, and new meter installations, FPL must coordinate on the service side. After city permit issuance and completion of work, the city inspection must pass before FPL restores service or connects new service. The Town issues a 30-day temporary power certificate prior to the final electrical inspection.
Does Davie have natural gas for electrical work?
Most Davie homes are all-electric. Natural gas is less prevalent in South Florida new construction. FPL provides electricity; TECO Peoples Gas has some Broward County coverage but most homes do not have gas service. Verify whether your specific home has gas service before planning any gas appliance installation.
What is the 30-day temporary power certificate in Davie?
The Town of Davie issues a 30-day temporary power certificate that is required prior to the final electrical inspection. Power will not be released for a project until all required inspections are completed and all fees are paid. The 30-day temporary power allows electricity for testing and final inspection scheduling. Contact (954) 797-1111 for current temporary power requirements.
FPL all-electric South Florida — how energy works in Davie
Florida Power & Light (FPL) is the sole electric utility in Broward County, serving Davie as a regulated monopoly under Florida Public Service Commission oversight. Unlike Texas (ERCOT deregulated), Connecticut (competitive retail suppliers), or California (deregulated for commercial, but still investor-owned utility for residential), Davie homeowners have one electric company and no choice to switch providers. For service changes, panel upgrades, meter work, and solar interconnection: contact FPL at (800) 226-3545.
South Florida's residential building stock is predominantly all-electric. Natural gas infrastructure is less pervasive in South Florida than in the Northeast, Midwest, or Texas. Most Davie homes run entirely on electricity: air conditioning (the dominant energy load), heat pumps for the minimal heating demand, electric water heaters, and electric cooking appliances. TECO Peoples Gas has some Broward County service coverage, but a large portion of Davie homes do not have gas service at all. Before planning any gas appliance installation, verify whether your specific Davie address has existing gas infrastructure. For electrical permits: apply through the OAS portal at davie-fl-us.avolvecloud.com or in-person at 8800 SW 36 Street, Building A, and contact (954) 797-1111 for current permit requirements.
Notice of Commencement (NOC) — protecting Davie homeowners before construction starts
Florida Statutes 713.13 requires a Notice of Commencement (NOC) to be recorded with the Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury Division before a building permit can be issued for construction work valued over $2,500. The NOC protects homeowners from an important but often misunderstood risk: in Florida, subcontractors and material suppliers have lien rights directly against the property, independent of whether the homeowner paid the prime contractor. If the prime contractor doesn't pay subcontractors or suppliers, they can file mechanic's liens against the homeowner's property — even if the homeowner paid the prime contractor in full for the work.
The NOC establishes the formal project structure: owner name and address, prime contractor name and license number, lender information (if applicable), and the project description. Recording the NOC gives all potential lienors constructive notice of the project and the contractor hierarchy. For Davie homeowners: record the NOC at the Broward County Records, Taxes and Treasury Division (115 S. Andrews Ave., Room 114, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301) before permit issuance. Florida DBPR-licensed contractors assist with NOC preparation. Owner-builder applicants must personally bring their application in-person to Building Division at 8800 SW 36 Street, Building A — owner-builder applications cannot be submitted through the OAS portal. Contact (954) 797-1111 for current NOC guidance.
Town of Davie Building Division. Florida DBPR contractor license required. Contact (954) 797-1111 for current permit fee schedule. Not engineering advice.