The Building Department provides supervision of construction activities, acceptance of building permit applications, issuance of all building and trade permits, verification of compliance with the Florida Building Code and enforcement of codes promulgated by regulatory agencies such as the Hotel and Restaurant Commission, Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM), State Departments of Health and Professional Regulation, Board of Adjustment and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. Building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical officials inspect new and existing structures for compliance.