Code Enforcement for Duval County Public Schools

Duval County Public Schools
Code Enforcement Department
1701 Prudential Drive, Suite 513
Jacksonville, FL 32207
📞 (904) 390-2165

Overview

The Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) Code Enforcement Department operates under the authority of the Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023). Our mission is to ensure the safety, functionality, and compliance of all facilities owned or leased by DCPS through consistent application of building codes and permitting processes.

Notice

DCPS utilizes Citizenserve permitting software to streamline the submittal, review, approval, and inspection process for building permits.
Access the Citizenserve portal here: https://www7.citizenserve.com/Portal/?installationid=443

For questions regarding permits, please contact:
Ms. Gwendolyn Helms
Building Permit Technician
📧 helmsg@duvalschools.org

Please note: The DCPS Code Enforcement office handles permitting only for facilities owned or leased by Duval County Public Schools. For all other properties or facilities within Jacksonville, please contact the City of Jacksonville.

Permit Expiration Policy

  • A permit expires if no inspections have been requested, performed, and passed within 180 days from the permit issue date.

  • Each time an inspection is passed, the permit is automatically extended 180 days from the date of that inspection.

  • The Building Official may grant one or more 90-day extensions at their discretion.

    • A written request demonstrating justifiable cause must be submitted by the permit holder.

  • It is the permit holder’s responsibility to ensure the permit remains active until a final inspection is approved.

Annual Maintenance Permit

DCPS issues an Annual Maintenance Permit each fiscal year to cover maintenance activities across all district-owned facilities. This permit authorizes qualified DCPS maintenance personnel to perform work in the following trades:

  • Mechanical

  • Electrical

  • Plumbing

  • Carpentry

  • Doors & Hardware

  • Site Utilities

  • Painting & Finishes

This work must comply with the standards outlined in the Florida Building Code and is limited to scope and qualifications designated for DCPS employees