Our Story

The Board of Rules & Appeals first met on January 10, 1971. On March 9, 1976, the voters of Broward County recognized the need for a single autonomous agency to write, modify, and interpret a uniform body of building codes applicable throughout the County. The County Charter was amended, as proposed by the Charter Review Commission, to establish the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals as an arm of county government. Made up of professionals, some appointed by the Broward County League of Cities others by the Broward County Commissioners, Board members are volunteers who serve without pay.

Our Mission​

BORA works throughout the year to provide educational programs available to inspectors, contractors and design professionals, and to increase and improve the knowledge and performance of the persons certified by BORA pursuant to the Building Code. The Board convenes monthly, as needed, to consider proposed amendments to the Florida Building and Fire Prevention codes to hear appeals on decisions made by Building and Fire Code Officials, and to render formal interpretations on the precise meanings of code sections that may be disputed. Board members and staff are continually working to provide stronger codes and greater safety for all who live and work in Broward County, and are well represented in state, national, and international organizations developing codes and standards.