Freedom Code Compliance
Commercial

Commercial Aluminum

Screen enclosures, pool cages, carports, aluminum pergolas on existing footings

Last updated: Apr 20, 2026

Section 1

Required Documents

Submit these with your initial project package.

Always required

  • Construction Plans Sealed by a Florida Registered Design Professional
    Construction plans sealed by a Florida-registered design professional showing aluminum structure layout and framing.
  • Site Plan / Survey
    Site plan or survey showing property boundaries, setbacks, and structure footprint.

Section 2

Plan Review Criteria

What FCC's plans examiner looks for on this project type, by trade. Items are grouped by priority — life-safety first. Building department checks may go further; this is the FCC private provider scope under FL Statute 553.791.

BuildingRequired

  1. #01Design wind speed & exposureLife Safety

    Structural drawings must declare design wind speed (Vult) and exposure category matching the jurisdiction's wind speed map.

    FBC-B 1609ASCE 7-22
  2. #02Attachment to existing structureLife Safety

    Connection details between the new work and the existing structure must show fastener type, spacing, and embedment.

    FBC-B 2002.5FBC-R R301.1
  3. #03Florida product approvalCode

    Florida product approval (FL#) or Miami-Dade NOA must be listed for regulated products (fenestration, structural panels, covering systems).

    FBC-B 1708FBC-R R301.2.1.2
  4. #04Engineer of record sealDocumentation

    Structural drawings must bear a current Florida-licensed engineer's seal and signature.

    Florida Statutes Chapter 471FBC-B 107.3.5

Section 3

Inspection Walkthrough

Inspections are listed in their typical phase order. Your FCC inspector will confirm which apply to your project. Call (772) 222-6679 with questions.

Building

Phase #1

Final Building

RequiredTypical Final
  1. Base rail attachment and tapcon spacingCritical

    Verify base rail is secured with tapcons at correct spacing per plans

    FBC-B 2002.1FBC-B 2002.4
  2. Post to base connectionCritical

    Verify structural connection of posts to base rail

    FBC-B 2002.1
  3. Post to roof beam connectionCritical

    Verify structural connection of posts to roof beams

    FBC-B 2002.1
  4. Gusset connectionsCritical

    Verify gusset plates are installed at structural joints per plans

    FBC-B 2002.1FBC-B 2002.4
  5. Beam to gutter connectionCritical

    Verify beams are properly connected to gutter system

    FBC-B 2002.1
  6. Gutter clips

    Verify gutter clips are installed at proper intervals

    FBC-B 2002.1
  7. Overall structureCritical

    Verify overall shape and construction matches approved plans

    FBC-B 2002.4
  8. Screen door opening mechanism height

    Verify door latch/opening mechanism is at 54 inch height where pool barrier applies

    NEC 680.26FBC-R R303
  9. Pool equipment bonding

    If pool equipment is present, verify bonding wire at pool equipment and at structure

    NEC 680.26
  10. Elite roof panel sealing

    If elite (solid) roof panels are present, verify sealing is complete

    FBC-B 2002.5