Industrial Facilities (IW5) Permit

The Industrial Facilities (IW5) permit is used to regulate facilities that use or store small quantity hazardous materials or waste. The permit provides operating conditions and requirements as well as guidance for the operators. Section 24-18 of the Code of Miami-Dade County lists some of the types of facilities that require the IW5 operating permit.

This permit is necessary to protect both the public and the environment from the consequences of improper storage, generation, disposal or handling of hazardous materials and hazardous waste.

How to Apply

• If located within any city or municipality, a municipal Occupational License and/or a Certificate of Use (CU) from the city is generally required prior to accepting an application for operating permit.
• In unincorporated areas of the county, a valid Certificate of Use, or approved CU application must be submitted.
  You can apply for a Certificate of Use and Occupancy at the Miami-Dade County Permitting Inspection Center located at 11805 SW 26 Street in Miami. If your facility is located within a municipality, apply at their Occupational License Office.
• Additionally, prior to opening your facility we recommend that you determine if your facility is located within a Wellfield Protection Area as identified in Chapter 24-43 of the Miami-Dade County Code.
  Also, attempt to determine if current zoning code permits operation of your type of facility. There are restrictions as to what type of facilities are allowed in these areas.
• You will also need to determine if the property is served by sanitary sewers or by septic tank, and whether you are on public water or private drinking water well.

In order to apply for the Industrial Facilities (IW5) operating permit (once all the above certificates and licenses are acquired) bring:

• a copy of your water and sewer bill,
• Certificate of Use and/or Occupational License

to the Environmental Plan Review Office at the Permitting Inspection Center or to the Overtown Transit Village building on the 2nd floor.

It is suggested that other municipal, county and state agencies also be consulted to determine which additional permits must be obtained from those agencies.

Depending on your situation, you may need one or more of the above-mentioned permits. Additionally, there may be instances when a permit that is not listed here is required. We encourage you to call 305-372-6600 to discuss your particular case or to receive additional information

A completed application that is submitted in person is generally reviewed and an answer provided in a matter of minutes. The actual Operating Permit that must be posted at the facility is usually mailed within 30 days of receiving the complete application and obtained approval.

Fees

The permit fees are based on the type of facility and factors such as holding tank capacity, volume of industrial discharges and whether the facility discharges to the ground or sanitary sewers. For specifics, please see the Fee Schedule.

Expiration

The IW5 permit calendar year runs from May 1 through April 30 of the following year. Permit renewal forms are sent to the facility operators a minimum of 60 days prior to the expiration of the permit.

For more information, please contact 305-372-6600.

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