FAQ

Direct Answer To find your building’s specific wind uplift requirements, start with the property’s location, building characteristics, applicable Florida Building Code edition, and the roof assembly being installed or evaluated.…

Direct Answer There is no single statewide minimum wind-uplift rating in pounds per square foot (psf) that applies to every commercial roof in Florida. The required wind-uplift resistance is calculated…

Direct Answer A wind mitigation inspection for a commercial roof is important because it documents features that can help a building resist wind-related damage and may provide insurance underwriting or…

Direct Answer A wind mitigation inspection for a commercial roof is important because it documents features that can help a building resist wind-related damage and provides insurers with evidence of…

Direct Answer Yes, but only in limited circumstances. Florida law generally requires roofing work that constitutes contracting to be performed by a properly licensed or registered contractor. Florida specifically defines…

Direct Answer Yes. Commercial buildings can have specific requirements for safe roof access, but the requirements depend on how the roof is accessed, what equipment is located on the roof,…

Direct Answer A Notice of Acceptance (NOA) is an official product approval issued by the Miami-Dade County Product Control Section for a construction product, material, or system that has been…

Direct Answer Existing commercial roofs generally do not have to be replaced or proactively upgraded to meet the 2026 Florida Building Code solely because the new code takes effect. The…

Direct Answer The Florida Building Code, 9th Edition (2026) is scheduled to become effective on December 31, 2026. This applies to the statewide 2026 Florida Building Code, including its roofing…