Freedom Code Compliance
Single Family

Single Family Pre-Manufactured Shed Installation

Last updated: Apr 20, 2026

Section 1

Required Documents

Submit these with your initial project package.

Always required

  • Manufacturer Plan Specifications
    Manufacturer plan/spec package including wind load criteria and anchor method.
  • Site Plan / Survey
    Site plan or survey showing property boundaries, setbacks, and shed location.

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. #01Footing / foundation designLife Safety

    Footing or foundation design must show dimensions, reinforcement, depth, and connection to the structure above.

    FBC-R R403FBC-B 1809
  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)Documentation

    Per FBC-B 107.3.5, pre-manufactured / prototype plans are exempt except for local site adaptation, foundations, and modifications (Exemption #5). 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

Footing, Slab, UFER

Conditional

Inspection criteria coming soon — your FCC inspector will walk you through this inspection on-site.

Phase #2

Final Building

RequiredTypical Final
  1. Shed placement and setbackCritical

    Verify shed is placed per approved site plan with proper setbacks from property lines and structures

    FBC-R R301.1
  2. Anchoring and tie-downCritical

    Verify shed is anchored per manufacturer specs or engineering for wind zone

    FBC-R R301.2.1
  3. Electrical connection (if applicable)

    If wired, verify electrical connection is properly made per plans

    NEC 225.30
  4. Overall condition

    Verify shed is level, undamaged, and matches approved plans

    FBC-B 110.3