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​Plan Submittal

Plans are submitted to Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) – Plan Review Section

  • First Submittal Should Consist of:
  • Potable Water/Wastewater/Reclaime​​d Water Plans (2 sets)
  • Plan Review Fee (minimum $750.00-total fee based on Dwelling Units/ERCs at first review;refer to PBCWUD Uniform Policies and Procedures Manual-Chapter 6:Fees;Subsection 6.2 Plan Review and Inspection Fees)
  • Paving/Drainage Plans (1 set as applicable)
  • Landscaping Plans (2 sets as applicable)
  • Fire Marshall Approved Plans (1 set as applicable-approved by the Fire Marshal Office having jurisdiction for subject property)
  • Proposed Preliminary Plat (1 set as applicable)
  • Proposed Off-Site Utility Easement(s)​ (1 set as applicable)
  • Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) /Palm Beach County Health Department (PBCHD) Water/Wastewater  Application Forms (2 sets as applicable)
  • Lift Station (Public or Private)Calculations with PBCWUD Tie-In Pressure Letter (2 sets)
  • Confirmation of a PBCWUD Standard Development Agreement Process Started-Utility Concurrency Request Form (UCRF) (as applicable)

Review and Approval

Plans reviewed and returned with comments to Engineer of Record,with corrections made by Engineer. Then revisions submitted back to PBCWUD Plan Review for review, Process is repeated/continued  until Plans are approved!

Engineer obtains applicable permits

  • Palm Beach County Health Department(PBCHD)/Florida Department of Environmental Protection(FDEP)
  • Lake Worth Drainage District Right-of-Way Permit
  • Palm Beach County Land Development Utility Permit
  • Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
  • South Florida Water Management District / Other Improvement District Permits asapplicable

Pre–Construction Meeting

Engineer submits a "pre–constru​ction package" consisting of all required items reflected ontheproject's pre-construction checklist. The PBCWUD Plan Review team will provide the relevant checklist for your project type:

  • Construction Cost Estimate for PBCWUD owned facilities
  • Inspection Fee (5% of cost estimate)
  • Shop Drawings
  • Shop Specifications (Approved Materials List)
  • Copies of Contractor's license
  • Copies of any applicable permits​

Meeting is scheduled

Construction begins

All utility work inspected and approved by a PBCWUD Construction Inspect​or and /or Coordinator.

Project Close-Out

 Refer to PBCWUD Minium Design and Construction Standards – Section 6 Project Completion. The following is a list of items that may be required by Plan Review (as applicable):​

  • Record (aka As-Built) drawings – hard copies (2 sets) and electronic files on CD or flash drive
  • Manhole, Valve and Hydrant Data List (2 sets)
  • Fire Hydrant Fire Flow Tests (1 set by Fire Marshal Office having jurisdiction)
  • Corrosion Barrier System (public manholes and lift station structures) test certifications (1 set)
  • Recorded Plat (1 set)
  • Recorded PBC Utility Easement (1 certified copy)
  • PBC Utility Easement Title Policy (1 original executed copy)​
  • Written confirmation (e.g. email) from each agency that all utility work associated with their permit was completed to their satisfaction
  • Bill of Sale, Attachment to Bill of Sale and Owner's Affidavit (1 executed original copy) 
  • Indemnity Agreement for processing by WUD (1 executed original copy with exhibits)​​​
  • PBC Health Department Certification (referenced Health Department Certification below)​

    • The following is a list of items that may be required by WUD Inspections (as applicable):
  • Potable Water Pressure & Leakage Test
  • Potable Water Punch List
  • Potable Water Conditional Final Inspection
  • Potable Water Final Inspection
  • Wastewater Pressure & Leakage Test
  • Wastewater Gravity Sewer Lamping
  • Wastewater Punch List
  • Wastewater Punch List
  • Wastewater Public Lift Station Start Up
  • Wastewater Private Lift Station Start Up
  • Wastewater Conditional Final Inspection
  • Wastewater Final Inspection
  • Reclaimed Water Pressure & Leakage Test
  • Reclaimed Water Punch List
  • Reclaimed Water Conditional Final Inspection
  • Reclaimed Water Final Inspection 

Health Department Certification (as applicable)

  • FDEP “Construction Water Only" Certification of Completion (part of the PBCWUD required two-step potable water certification process) 
  • FDEP Final Water and/or Wastewater Certification of Completion
  • PBC Health Department Water Certification of Completion (required for private water service lines 2-inches or larger over 100 feet in length) (PBCWUD Construction Water Only two-step process may apply) 

​Water Meter and/or Fire Line being released(as applicable)

  • Price Quote received from PBCWUD Contract Management Department for applicable Connection/Installation Fees
  • Applicable Fees can be paid once all applicable Plan Review approvals have been set
  • All applicable approvals are set by Plan Review, Inspections and Contract Management in the Development and Tracking System (i.e. DTS)
  • Work order is generated for service installation by PBCWUD Operations and Maintenance Department
  • Work completed with customer receiving service.​
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    More Questions?

    Email: WUDPLANREVIEW@pbcwater.com

To schedule an appointment, please contact the Plan Reviewer assigned to your project directly. If your project has not yet been submitted or you are unsure who your assigned Plan Reviewer is, please reach out to the Utility Plan Review Manager via email and they will be happy to assist you. You can email the team at: WUDPLANREVIEW@pbcwater.com

At this time, PBCWUD Plan Review does not accept walk-in customers. All meetings are scheduled by appointment only. Please see the question above for information on how to request an appointment.

There is no set advance notice required to request an appointment. Once your request is received, your appointment will be scheduled based on current availability. We encourage you to reach out at your earliest convenience so we can find a time that works for you. Email the Plan Review team at: WUDPLANREVIEW@pbcwater.com

Detailed submittal instructions can be found on the PBCWUD website under the Developer Information section. From there, select the Minimum Design Standards section, then navigate to Section 5: Project Submittal for step-by-step guidance.

Once your submittal is received and logged, the Utility Plan Review Manager will conduct a brief preliminary review. You will then be notified via email confirming receipt of your project, along with an anticipated date for when the initial review will be completed.

Prior to the start of your initial review, please direct any questions to the Utility Plan Review Manager. Once the initial review has begun, your assigned Plan Reviewer will be your primary point of contact.

As-built records can be requested by submitting a Public Records Request through the PBCWUD website. Once submitted, our team will work to fulfill your request as quickly as possible. Please allow 10-14 business days for this process. Submit your public records request by filling out the online form here.

As-built requests are typically fulfilled within 10 to 14 business days. Please note that our office is closed on weekends and holidays, so those days are not included in the response time estimate. We appreciate your patience and will do our best to assist you in a timely manner.

The PBCWUD Minimum Design Standards are available on the PBCWUD website. Navigate to the Developer Information section and select the Minimum Design Standards tab to access all relevant documentation.

If your PBCWUD project has not yet been approved, simply notify Plan Review via email that you will not be moving forward. If the project has already been approved, please note that approval automatically expires one year (365 days) from the date of approval if no pre-construction meeting has been held. If construction has already begun, additional requirements may apply depending on the scope of the work completed. Please contact us so we can help determine the appropriate next steps for your specific situation. Email the team at: WUDPLANREVIEW@pbcwater.com

Yes, all submittals are retained in accordance with current State requirements, so you can feel confident that your documentation is on file.

Absolutely! You are welcome to resubmit plans at any time. While referencing your previous submittal is helpful, it is not required to move forward with a new submission.