SHUTTER AND GARAGE DOOR REQUIREMENTS
Development & Neighborhood Services Department
100 S. Myrtle Avenue, Suite 210
Clearwater, FL 33756
Telephone: (727) 562-4567 Fax: (727) 562-4576
www.myclearwater.com
SHUTTER AND GARAGE DOOR REQUIREMENTS
Permits are required for all new and replacement shutters and garage door installations.
A Notice of Commencement is required on all jobs having a value of $2,500.00 or more.
No permit is required for repairs to existing shutters or garage doors with a job value of
$500.00 or less.
REQUIREMENTS:
Two sets of plans showing the type of door or shutters and installation requirements.
This can be the manufacturers engineered drawings. Along with a permit application
and the required fees.
Contractors may file their master engineered set of plans for the various models of doors
or shutters. There is a $30.00 filing fee each time a new set is filed. When applying for a
permit, the contractor will then submit two project copies that show the specific job
conditions for this location. If this is done, then no additional plan review fee is required
at the time of permit. The permit placard and the permitted plans must be posted at the
job before inspections will be completed. Failure to have these documents posted may
result in a $32.00 reinspection fee. A reinspection will be done once the document is
posted and the fee paid. If plans are on file, contractor must have copy of plans on job
site.
Contractors may use our permit by FAX program, along with setting up of an escrow
account.
INSPECTIONS REQUIRED:
The minimum inspections required for shutters or garage door permits are as follows:
Replacement
• Final Building (110)
• Final Electric (204) if electric is included
Repair
• Final Building (110)
• Final Electric (204) if electric is included.
(If permit cost is less than $500.00, no permit is required)
ALL DOORS MUST MEET THE CURRENT BUILDING CODE
REQUIREMENTS
WHO CAN INSTALL GARAGE DOORS?
1. A licensed general contractor.
2. A licensed residential contractor for residential installations.
3. A shutter opening/protective contractor, licensed with the Pinellas County
Construction Licensing Board (PCCLB).
4. Homeowner with Owner/Builder affidavit form.
NOTE: The City of Clearwater requires the manufacturer’s specifications to be on job
site at the time of inspection.
Contractors may complete a certification form in lieu of an inspection. This form must
also be signed by the customer.
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