What the City checklist covers
The City’s checklist asks for the application, a stairs shop drawing with floor plan and structural calculations, each signed and sealed by a delegated engineer, and notes Architect/Engineer of Record review when there is a master permit.
Application & eligibility
Complete building permit application (PAP-)
Core itemFile name begins with PAP-.
Official source (opens in new tab)
Plans & drawings
Stairs shop drawing, signed and sealed (SD-)
Core itemIncluding a floor plan with the stairs location, signed and sealed by the delegated designer (P.E.).
Official source (opens in new tab)Structural, signed and sealed (ETR-)
Core itemSigned and sealed by the delegated engineer (P.E.).
Official source (opens in new tab)
Conditional checks
Architect/Engineer of Record review under a master permit
If applicableIf applied under a master permit, shop drawings and calculations are reviewed by the Architect or Engineer of Record (FBC 107.3.4.1).
Official source (opens in new tab)
Official source: Residential stairs 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.