Florida engineering services
PE Stamp and Permit-Ready Plans in Florida
Structural, architectural and MEP drawings sealed by a Florida-licensed engineer, prepared to the Florida Building Code, HVHZ rules and coastal flood zones.
- Stamped by a PE licensed in Florida
- Accepted by Florida building departments
- Residential, commercial and industrial
A PE stamp in Florida, designed to the Florida Building Code
Florida builds to its own code. The Florida Building Code applies statewide, with volumes for building, residential, existing building, energy conservation, mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas, accessibility and test protocols, and every county and city enforces it. Wind drives nearly every structural decision, which is why a PE stamp in Florida is routinely needed for items that get little engineering attention elsewhere, from pool screen enclosures and carports to design pressure calculations for windows and doors.
PE Engineer prepares structural, architectural, MEP and civil drawings for Florida projects, sealed by a Florida-licensed Professional Engineer through our network of state-licensed PEs. Each set lists the design wind speed, exposure category and component pressures for the site, and references the product approvals your building department will check. When an existing structure is involved, we also note which provisions of the Florida Building Code, Existing Building govern the alteration.
Typical Florida work includes additions and new homes, screen and pool enclosures, aluminum and steel carports and canopies, elevated coastal homes, commercial tenant build-outs, structural inspection reports for condominium buildings, and roof-mounted solar and equipment that must resist hurricane-force uplift.
How licensing works. Engineering drawings must be sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed in Florida. PE Engineer works with a network of state-licensed PEs, so every set we deliver is reviewed and stamped by an engineer who holds an active license in Florida. Their name and license number appear on the seal, exactly as your building department requires.
Popular in Florida
- Additions and new homes
- Screen rooms and pool enclosures
- Carports and aluminum structures
- Elevated and coastal homes
- Condominium structural inspections
- Commercial tenant build-outs
Engineering services for Florida projects
Wind-rated structural, architectural and MEP drawings for Florida homes and businesses, sealed by a Florida-licensed PE.
Structural engineering in Florida
Wind design to the Florida Building Code and ASCE 7, component and cladding pressures for openings, masonry and concrete design to TMS 402 and ACI 318, coastal pile foundations, and foundation details for sinkhole-prone areas.
Architectural plans in Florida
Floor plans, elevations and site plans for additions, new homes and commercial suites, with opening protection, product approval references, flood elevations and Florida Building Code, Accessibility notes where they apply.
MEP engineering in Florida
Cooling-dominated HVAC and dehumidification design, Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation compliance, electrical and plumbing plans, solar PV drawings with wind-rated attachment, and fire sprinkler, alarm and hood plans.
Industrial and equipment stamps in Florida
Hurricane-rated anchorage for rooftop and pad-mounted equipment, platforms, mezzanines, storage racks, tank and skid foundations, and OSHA stairs and guardrails for ports, warehouses and manufacturing plants.
Florida Building Code and related standards
The Florida Building Code is maintained by the Florida Building Commission, updated on a regular cycle and adopted statewide, with limited local technical amendments. Fire and life safety fall under the Florida Fire Prevention Code, which is based on NFPA 1 and NFPA 101. The High-Velocity Hurricane Zone provisions apply in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
- Florida Building Code, Building and Residential
- Florida Building Code, Existing Building
- Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation
- Florida Building Code, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fuel Gas
- Florida Fire Prevention Code
- Florida Product Approval and Miami-Dade Notices of Acceptance
Hurricanes, flooding and sinkholes in Florida
Hurricane wind is the governing load almost everywhere in Florida. Design wind speeds are among the highest in the country, wind-borne debris regions cover much of the coast and require impact-resistant openings or shutters, and roofs, trusses, gable ends and screen enclosures need continuous uplift connections down to the foundation. In Miami-Dade and Broward, the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone adds stricter provisions for roofing, opening protection, product testing and inspections. Our wind retrofit details follow the same approach for existing homes.
Water is the second major hazard. Storm surge and coastal flooding put large areas in AE and VE flood zones, and construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line requires a separate state permit. Much of the peninsula has high groundwater, and west-central Florida has limestone karst where sinkholes develop, so foundations there may need a geotechnical evaluation. Condominium and cooperative buildings three stories or taller must also undergo milestone structural inspections under state law.
How permits work in Florida
Each Florida county and city runs its own building department under the statewide code, and most accept electronic plan submittals. Florida law also allows owners to use private providers for plan review and inspections, which some contractors use to keep schedules moving. Expect reviewers to check design wind pressures and product approvals closely.
- Confirm wind speed, exposure, flood zone and whether the site is in the HVHZ or seaward of the CCCL.
- We prepare the drawings and calculations, sealed by a Florida-licensed PE.
- Submit to the building department or private provider, along with product approvals.
- We answer every reviewer comment and revise the set within the original scope until the permit is issued.
A recorded Notice of Commencement, HOA approval and flood elevation certificates are often part of the process as well, so we keep our drawings consistent with those documents. Many jurisdictions also expect a truss package and roof sheathing attachment details, which we coordinate with the truss manufacturer’s drawings.
Cities and counties we serve in Florida
- Jacksonville
- Miami
- Tampa
- Orlando
- St. Petersburg
- Hialeah
- Port St. Lucie
- Cape Coral
- Tallahassee
- Fort Lauderdale
- Pembroke Pines
- Gainesville
- Sarasota
- Miami-Dade County
- Broward County
- Palm Beach County
- Hillsborough County
- Orange County
Plus every other city, town and county in Florida. If your project is in Florida, we can stamp it.
How it works
From first message to stamped drawings, you deal directly with the engineering team.
Step 1
Send your project
Fill out the quote form with the address, scope and any drawings, photos or plan-check comments you already have. Two minutes is enough.
Step 2
Get a fixed-fee quote
An engineer reviews the scope and replies with a clear fixed price and delivery date for your project in Florida. No hourly surprises.
Step 3
Engineering and drafting
We run the calculations, prepare the drawings to the codes your jurisdiction enforces, and check every sheet before sealing.
Step 4
Stamped set delivered
You receive the sealed PDF set ready to submit. If the plan reviewer has comments, we answer them and revise at no charge within scope.
PE stamp and permit plan FAQs for Florida
Can you provide a PE stamp for my project in Florida?
Yes. Florida projects are sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed in Florida through PE Engineer’s network of state-licensed PEs. Florida building departments verify the engineer’s license with the state, and our sets include the wind design data, calculations and product approval references Florida plan reviewers look for.
What is the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone?
The HVHZ is the part of the Florida Building Code that applies in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. It sets stricter requirements for roofing, windows, doors, shutters and structural connections, and generally requires products with Miami-Dade Notices of Acceptance or equivalent approvals. We design HVHZ projects to those provisions from the start.
Do screen enclosures and carports need engineering in Florida?
Usually. Most Florida jurisdictions require engineered drawings for screen rooms, pool enclosures, aluminum carports and patio covers because of wind uplift. We provide framing, connection and footing details with calculations for your design wind speed and exposure, or review and seal manufacturer drawings when they fit your site.
Can you help with a condominium milestone inspection?
We prepare structural inspection reports and repair drawings for condominium and cooperative buildings, along with the sealed documents associations need when repairs are required. The scope of a milestone inspection is defined by Florida law and local requirements, so we confirm what your building department expects before starting.
Do you design foundations in sinkhole areas?
Yes, with the right information. In karst areas such as parts of Hernando, Pasco and Hillsborough counties, we use the geotechnical report to select foundation types, which may include deeper footings, grade beams or underpinning with helical or push piers. For existing homes with settlement we provide evaluation letters and repair drawings.