Board and Code Administration Division
Top Services
Learn more about the Boards of Rules and Appeals, the Construction Trades Qualifying Boards and the Unsafe Structures Board.
Get access to Building Officials, building codes, notices, Disciplinary Action Reports and Code Official certification and education.
Learn more about the requirements to do business as a general, building, residential or trades contractor.
Serving manufacturers of construction products and assemblies seeking to obtain approval of their products. Services also include Quality Assurance of the manufactured products and Testing Laboratory certification.
News & Updates
Online Services
Search for contractors licensed for work on buildings in Miami-Dade County, and find out if complaints have been filed on contractors.
The E-Licensing Contractor Renewal service allows qualified contractors to submit applications for renewal of a contractor's certificate of competency/eligibility.
The Contractor Licensing and Contractor Enforcement Section investigates complaints involving Miami-Dade County contractors, as well as complaints concerning the work of unlicensed contractors.
Make payments for contractor licensing disciplinary charges and other miscellaneous fees (E-Payment).
Search for products, certificates and listings that have been approved for use on buildings in both Miami-Dade County and throughout the country.
Private providers and duly authorized representatives can apply to participate in the alternative plans review and inspection process under their specific discipline.
About Us
The Board and Code Administration Division (BCAD) is responsible for the administrative and operational activities of the Board Administration, Code Coordination, Contractor Licensing, Product Control Sections and related activities.
- BCAD participates in the Florida Building Commission process to ensure that the requirements for the High Velocity Hurricane Zone are not weakened, and that code modifications are submitted through the Florida Building Commission process to address any identified building code deficiencies through monitoring researching, assessing and analyzing construction system performance.
- BCAD provides administrative and clerical support for the Board of Rules and Appeals, the Construction Trades Qualifying Boards and the Unsafe Structures Board.
- BCAD provides local licensing for contractors and facilitates required examinations.
- BCAD provides technical information, training and assistance to 35 building departments to ensure uniformity in the enforcement and interpretation of the Florida Building Code.
- BCAD reviews and makes recommendations on construction products and components to be used throughout Miami-Dade County.
