Freedom Code Compliance
Single Family

Single Family Re-Roof

Last updated: Apr 20, 2026

Section 1

Required Documents

Submit these with your initial project package.

Always required

  • Product Approvals
    Florida Product Approvals for underlayment and roofing materials (shingles, tile, metal, etc.)
  • Roof Report (Roofr, EagleView, etc.)
    Roof measurement report from Roofr, EagleView, or similar satellite-based roof reporting system showing dimensions, slopes, and area calculations.

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. #01Deck attachment scheduleLife Safety

    Roof deck (sheathing) fastener schedule must be shown or referenced, particularly when re-nailing is required by the jurisdiction.

    FBC-R R803FBC-B 2304.10FBC-EB 706
  2. #02Secondary water barrier (HVHZ / jurisdiction requirement)Life Safety

    Verify secondary water barrier is specified when required by the jurisdiction or when applying HVHZ provisions.

    FBC-B 1503.9FBC-R R905.1.2
  3. #03Florida product approval for roof coveringCode

    Verify Florida product approval (FL#) or Miami-Dade NOA is listed for the new roof covering, matching the project's wind zone.

    FBC-B 1504FBC-B 1708FBC-R R905
  4. #04Underlayment specificationCode

    Underlayment type and layers must be specified consistent with the roof covering and jurisdictional wind speed.

    FBC-R R905.1.1FBC-B 1507
  5. #05Plan review applicability (FBC 107.3.5 exemption)Documentation

    Per FBC-B 107.3.5, plan review is not required for re-roofs. FCC performs this review only when the building department requires plan review or the client opts in. Product approvals and installation requirements are typically verified at inspection.

    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

Roof Dry In, In Progress

Required
  1. Underlayment installationCritical

    Verify roof underlayment type and installation per code and manufacturer specs

    FBC-R R905.1.1
  2. Drip edge installationCritical

    Verify drip edge is installed at eaves and rakes

    FBC-R R905.2.8.5
  3. Valley and flashingCritical

    Verify valley flashing and wall flashing are properly installed

    FBC-R R903.2
  4. Roof penetration sealing

    Verify all roof penetrations are properly sealed and flashed

    FBC-R R903.2
  5. Deck conditionCritical

    Verify roof deck is in acceptable condition and any damaged sheathing has been replaced

    FBC-R R803.1
Phase #2

Roof Final

RequiredTypical Final
  1. Roofing material installationCritical

    Verify roofing material is installed per manufacturer specs and approved plans

    FBC-R R905.2
  2. Flashing completenessCritical

    Verify all flashing is complete at walls, valleys, penetrations, and edges

    FBC-R R903.2
  3. Ridge vent or ventilation

    Verify roof ventilation is installed per plans

    FBC-R R806.1
  4. Nailing pattern complianceCritical

    Verify roofing material nailing pattern meets high-wind requirements

    FBC-R R905.2
  5. Cleanup and debris removal

    Verify job site is clean with no exposed nails or debris in gutters

    FBC-B 110.3