Freedom Code Compliance
Single Family

Single Family Fence

Gates

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.

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. #01Pool barrier compliance (if fence serves as pool barrier)Life Safety

    If the fence encloses a swimming pool or serves as the required pool barrier, it must comply with ISPSC / FBC-R pool barrier requirements: minimum height, opening limits, latch height, and gate direction.

    FBC-R R4501.17ISPSC 305
  2. #02Plan review applicability (FBC 107.3.5)Documentation

    Fences are not listed in FBC-B 107.3.5 minimum plan review criteria for one- and two-family dwellings. FCC performs this review only when the building department requires plan review (commonly for pool-enclosing fences or tall fence wind loads) or the client opts in.

    FBC-B 107.3.5
  3. #03Wind load for tall or solid fencesPerformance

    Tall (over 6 feet) or solid fences in high-wind zones require engineered design or manufacturer product approval.

    FBC-B 1609ASCE 7

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

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