Freedom Code Compliance
Commercial

Commercial Re-Roof

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
    Roofing plans sealed by a Florida-registered design professional
  • Product Approvals
    Florida Product Approvals for underlayment and roofing materials
  • Roof Sheathing & Dry-In Affidavit
    Signed affidavit for roof sheathing and dry-in inspection compliance

Conditional

  • Structural Engineer Verification
    Structural engineer verification that the new roofing system does not exceed existing structural capacity
    WhenRequired if the new roofing system results in a weight increase of more than 10% over the existing system

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.

BuildingAdvisory

AdvisoryPlan review is not required for this scope under FBC 107.3.5. FCC reviews these items only when the building department specifically requires it, or when the client opts in.
  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. #03Plan review applicability (FBC 107.3.5)Documentation

    Per FBC-B 107.3.5, plan review is not required for reroofs (Exemption #2). FCC performs this review only when the building department requires plan review or the client opts in.

    FBC-B 107.3.5

Items marked Advisory are non-blocking. Per FBC 107.3.5, plan review isn't required for these scopes — FCC reviews them when the building department requests it or the client wants the extra set of eyes.

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

Roof Dry In, In Progress

Required
  1. Underlayment installationCritical

    Verify roof underlayment type and installation per code and manufacturer specs

    FBC-R R905.1.1
  2. Drip edge installationCritical

    Verify drip edge is installed at eaves and rakes

    FBC-R R905.2.8.5
  3. Valley and flashingCritical

    Verify valley flashing and wall flashing are properly installed

    FBC-R R903.2
  4. Roof penetration sealing

    Verify all roof penetrations are properly sealed and flashed

    FBC-R R903.2
  5. Deck conditionCritical

    Verify roof deck is in acceptable condition and any damaged sheathing has been replaced

    FBC-R R803.1
Phase #2

Roof Final

RequiredTypical Final
  1. Roofing material installationCritical

    Verify roofing material is installed per manufacturer specs and approved plans

    FBC-R R905.2
  2. Flashing completenessCritical

    Verify all flashing is complete at walls, valleys, penetrations, and edges

    FBC-R R903.2
  3. Ridge vent or ventilation

    Verify roof ventilation is installed per plans

    FBC-R R806.1
  4. Nailing pattern complianceCritical

    Verify roofing material nailing pattern meets high-wind requirements

    FBC-R R905.2
  5. Cleanup and debris removal

    Verify job site is clean with no exposed nails or debris in gutters

    FBC-B 110.3