Pinellas: Expect Delays In Code Enforcement Response

CLEARWATER, FL – Pinellas County residents have been notified to expect a delay in the response time from Pinellas County Code Enforcement because of a water leak in their offices.

The offices of Pinellas Code Enforcement in downtown Clearwater were closed Friday, June 16 due to damage from an overnight water line leak in the building. The leak was contained and the line was under repairs as of Friday morning.

Code enforcement officers continued to work in the field on June 16 and residents were still able to report issues during the day.

Pinellas county officials advised residents that response times may be slightly delayed over the next several days as Code Enforcement office staff work remotely while the damage is repaired at the main office, located at 631 Chestnut St. The office is expected to reopen by early next week.

Residents can still report issues by calling (727) 464-4761 or visiting www.pinellascounty.org/code-enforcement. Hours of operation remain the same from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pinellas County Code Enforcement is responsible for enforcing codes in the unincorporated areas of the county in an effort to ensure public health, safety and welfare for residents.

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