Single Family

Single Family Motorized Hurricane Screen/Shutters

Last updated: Apr 21, 2026

Section 1

Required Documents

Submit these with your initial project package.

Always required

Florida Product Approval
Electrical Product Approval (motor)
Installation Details / Anchor Schedule

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.

#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
#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
#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
#04Plan review applicability (FBC 107.3.5 minimum criteria)Documentation
Motorized hurricane shutters are not in FBC-B 107.3.5 minimum criteria for 1&2 family. FCC performs this review only when the building department requires plan review or the client opts in.
FBC-B 107.3.5

ElectricalAdvisory

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.

#01AFCI and GFCI protectionLife Safety
AFCI protection for dwelling unit branch circuits per NEC 210.12; GFCI per NEC 210.8 at required locations.
NEC 210.8NEC 210.12
#02Shutter motor wiring and disconnectCode
Shutter motor branch circuit and disconnect per NEC 430.
NEC 430
#03Plan review applicability (FBC 107.3.5 minimum criteria)Documentation
Motor/controls wiring for motorized shutters. 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

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
Mounting and track installationCritical
Verify mounting tracks, brackets, and anchors are installed per manufacturer specs
FBC-B 1710.2
Screen/shutter operationCritical
Verify screens or shutters deploy, retract, and lock properly
FBC-B 1710.1
Coverage completenessCritical
Verify all required openings are protected per approved plans
FBC-R R301.2.1.2
Motor and electrical (motorized only)
If motorized, verify motor installation, wiring, and manual override operation
NEC 430.1

Electrical

Phase #2

Final Electrical

RequiredTypical Final

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
Mounting and track installationCritical
Verify mounting tracks, brackets, and anchors are installed per manufacturer specs
FBC-B 1710.2
Screen/shutter operationCritical
Verify screens or shutters deploy, retract, and lock properly
FBC-B 1710.1
Coverage completenessCritical
Verify all required openings are protected per approved plans
FBC-R R301.2.1.2
Motor and electrical (motorized only)
If motorized, verify motor installation, wiring, and manual override operation
NEC 430.1