Freedom Code Compliance
Single Family

Single Family 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.

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. #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
  4. #04Plan review applicability (FBC 107.3.5 minimum criteria)Documentation

    Manual hurricane shutter installation is not in FBC-B 107.3.5 minimum criteria for 1&2 family; WBDR/product approval are verified at inspection. 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 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