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Commercial

Commercial Flood Panel Installation

Last updated: Apr 21, 2026

Section 1

Required Documents

Submit these with your initial project package.

Always required

  • Florida Product Approval (Flood Panel/Barrier)
  • Installation Details / Anchor Schedule
  • Site Plan / Survey

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. #01Attachment 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
  2. #02Florida 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
  3. #03Engineer 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. Product approval verificationCritical

    Verify flood panels have valid Florida Product Approval or engineering matching approved plans

    FBC-B 1612.1
  2. Track and mounting installationCritical

    Verify mounting tracks and anchors are installed per manufacturer specs and engineering

    FBC-B 1612.1
  3. Panel fit and sealCritical

    Verify panels fit properly in tracks with complete seal against water intrusion

    FBC-B 1612.1
  4. Coverage of all required openingsCritical

    Verify all openings below flood elevation are protected per approved plans

    FBC-B 1612.4