Freedom Code Compliance
Commercial

Commercial Manual Hurricane Screen/Shutters

Last updated: Apr 20, 2026

Section 1

Required Documents

Submit these with your initial project package.

Always required

  • Product Approvals
    Florida Product Approvals for hurricane screens, shutters, or impact-rated products
  • Installation Specifications
    Manufacturer installation specifications and attachment details
  • Site Plan / Floor Plan
    Site plan or floor plan showing location of all hurricane protection installations

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. #01Wind-borne debris protectionLife Safety

    In the Wind-Borne Debris Region, glazed openings must be impact-rated or protected by an approved shutter/panel system.

    FBC-R R301.2.1.2FBC-B 1609.2
  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

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 installed hurricane screens or shutters have valid Florida Product Approval matching approved plans

    FBC-B 1710.1FBC-R R301.2.1.2
  2. Mounting and track installationCritical

    Verify mounting tracks, brackets, and anchors are installed per manufacturer specs

    FBC-B 1710.2
  3. Screen/shutter operationCritical

    Verify screens or shutters deploy, retract, and lock properly

    FBC-B 1710.1
  4. Coverage completenessCritical

    Verify all required openings are protected per approved plans

    FBC-R R301.2.1.2