What the City checklist covers
The City’s checklist asks for the application, railing shop drawings with a location floor plan and structural calculations — both signed and sealed by a delegated engineer — plus extra items for glazed railings.
Application & eligibility
Complete building permit application (PAP-)
Core itemFile name begins with PAP-.
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Plans & drawings
Railings shop drawings, signed and sealed (SD-)
Core itemIncluding a floor plan with railing locations, signed and sealed by the delegated designer (P.E.).
Official source (opens in new tab)Structural calculations, signed and sealed (ETR-)
Core itemBy the delegated engineer (P.E.).
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Conditional checks
Glazed railing: NOA or P.E. certification (NOA-)
If applicableGlazed railing products often require an NOA or P.E. certification of FBC compliance.
Only for glazed (glass) railings.
Official source (opens in new tab)Glazed railing: 400 ft-lb impact test, ANSI Z97.1 (ETR-)
If applicableImpact test report for glazed railings.
Only for glazed (glass) railings.
Official source (opens in new tab)Architect/Engineer of Record review under a master permit
If applicableIf applied under a master permit (FBC 107.3.4.1).
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Official source: Residential railings applicant checklist (PDF) (opens in new tab)
Last verified October 2026. The City can update its checklists at any time.
Frequently asked
Miami Permit Check is an independent private service, not affiliated with the City of Miami. This page summarizes the City’s checklist for preparation only; the City of Miami Building Department is the final authority.