Freedom Code Compliance
Commercial

Commercial Window/Door Replacement

Like for like window and/or door replacement with no modification to existing openings

Last updated: Apr 20, 2026

Section 1

Required Documents

Submit these with your initial project package.

Always required

  • Product Approvals
    Florida Product Approvals for replacement windows and/or doors showing impact rating, design pressure, and NOA/FL number

Conditional

  • Construction Plans Sealed by a Florida Registered Design Professional
    Structural engineering plans sealed by a Florida-registered professional engineer
    WhenRequired if structural changes are involved (new openings, enlarged openings, header modifications)
  • Opening Modification Guidance
    Window/door replacement project type applies to replacement within existing openings only.
    WhenGuidance only (non-blocking at intake): if opening sizes/locations are modified, submit under an Alteration project type.

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. #02Means of egress capacityLife Safety

    Occupant load, egress width, travel distance, and number of exits must comply with FBC-B Ch. 10.

    FBC-B 1004FBC-B 1005FBC-B 1006FBC-B 1017
  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. #04Accessibility scoping (FBC-A)Code

    Alteration or new commercial work triggers accessibility requirements in altered areas and along path of travel.

    FBC-A 202FBC-A 206FBC-B 3411

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

Buck, Flashing

RequiredBD-Dependent

Most jurisdictions skip this inspection for this project type. Confirm with your building department whether they'll require it.

  1. Buck and flashing installationCritical

    Verify window/door bucks and flashing are properly installed per manufacturer specs

    FBC-R R703.4FBC-B 1710.3
  2. Anchor and fastener patternCritical

    Verify anchoring method and fastener spacing per manufacturer installation instructions

    FBC-B 1710.2FBC-B 1710.4
  3. Sealant and weatherproofing

    Verify sealant is applied per manufacturer specs at all joints

    FBC-R R703.4
Phase #2

Final Building

RequiredTypical Final
  1. Window/door product approvalCritical

    Verify installed windows and doors have valid Florida Product Approval matching approved plans

    FBC-R R609.3FBC-B 1710.2
  2. Window/door operationCritical

    Verify all windows and doors open, close, lock, and seal properly

    FBC-R R612.1
  3. Impact rating verificationCritical

    Verify impact-rated products where required by wind zone

    FBC-R R301.2.1.2FBC-B 1710.1
  4. Egress complianceCritical

    Verify bedroom windows still meet egress size requirements after replacement

    FBC-R R310.1
  5. Interior and exterior finish

    Verify interior trim and exterior caulking are complete

    FBC-R R703.4