Freedom Code Compliance
Commercial

Commercial Fence

Last updated: Apr 20, 2026

Section 1

Required Documents

Submit these with your initial project package.

Always required

  • Site Plan
    Site plan showing fence location, height, and relationship to property boundaries
  • Product Specifications
    Product specifications for fence materials and design

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. #02Engineer of record sealDocumentation

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

    Florida Statutes Chapter 471FBC-B 107.3.5
  3. #03Commercial fencing wind load and safetyPerformance

    Commercial fence design must address wind load per ASCE 7 and any safety requirements (e.g., child-safe opening patterns if enclosing amenity areas).

    FBC-B 1609ASCE 7

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. Post installation and depthCritical

    Verify fence posts are set at proper depth and spacing per approved plans

    FBC-R R301.1
  2. Fence height and setbackCritical

    Verify fence height and setback from property line per approved plans

    FBC-R R301.1
  3. Material and constructionCritical

    Verify fence material and construction method match approved plans

    FBC-R R301.1
  4. Gate operation

    Verify gates open, close, and latch properly

    FBC-R R301.1