Freedom Code Compliance
Single Family

Single Family 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.

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. #03Flood panel product approval and installation per manufacturerCode

    Flood panel must be installed per Florida product approval or manufacturer instructions.

    FBC-B 1612FBC-B 1708
  4. #04Plan review applicability (FBC 107.3.5 minimum criteria)Documentation

    Standalone flood panel installation is a flood-mitigation sub-scope. 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

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