Freedom Code Compliance
Single Family

Single Family Window/Door Replacement

Like for like window and/or door replacement with no modification to existing openings

Last updated: Apr 20, 2026

Section 1

Required Documents

Submit these with your initial project package.

Always required

  • Product Approvals
    Florida Product Approvals for replacement windows and/or doors showing impact rating, design pressure, and NOA/FL number

Conditional

  • Floor Plan Showing Opening Locations
    A floor plan or elevation with the windows/doors being replaced clearly marked. A marked-up photo or simple sketch is often sufficient.
    WhenRequired only if your building department asks for it. Many jurisdictions do not require this for straight replacements.
  • Opening Modification Guidance
    Window/door replacement project type applies to replacement within existing openings only.
    WhenGuidance only (non-blocking at intake): if opening sizes/locations are modified, submit under an Alteration project type.

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 (WBDR), glazed openings must either be impact-rated or protected by an approved shutter/panel system.

    FBC-R R301.2.1.2FBC-B 1609.2
  2. #02Egress window compliance (bedrooms)Life Safety

    Any replacement window serving a sleeping room must meet emergency escape and rescue opening requirements: clear opening area, width, height, and sill height.

    FBC-R R310
  3. #03Florida product approval for each fenestration productCode

    Each new window and door must carry a Florida product approval (FL#) or Miami-Dade NOA suitable for the project's wind zone and application.

    FBC-B 1708FBC-R R301.2.1.2FBC-R R609
  4. #04Plan review applicability (FBC 107.3.5 / 107.3.4.2)Documentation

    Fenestration replacement is not included in the FBC-B 107.3.5 minimum plan review criteria for one- and two-family dwellings. Contractor certification under FBC-B 107.3.4.2 is an accepted pathway for wind-resistance compliance. FCC performs this review only when the building department requires plan review or the client opts in.

    FBC-B 107.3.5FBC-B 107.3.4.2
  5. #05Flashing and weather-resistive barrier integrationPerformance

    Installation details should show flashing at head, jambs, and sill, integrated with the existing weather-resistive barrier.

    FBC-R R703.4FBC-B 1404.4

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

Buck, Flashing

RequiredBD-Dependent

Most jurisdictions skip this inspection for this project type. Confirm with your building department whether they'll require it.

  1. Buck and flashing installationCritical

    Verify window/door bucks and flashing are properly installed per manufacturer specs

    FBC-R R703.4FBC-B 1710.3
  2. Anchor and fastener patternCritical

    Verify anchoring method and fastener spacing per manufacturer installation instructions

    FBC-B 1710.2FBC-B 1710.4
  3. Sealant and weatherproofing

    Verify sealant is applied per manufacturer specs at all joints

    FBC-R R703.4
Phase #2

Final Building

RequiredTypical Final
  1. Window/door product approvalCritical

    Verify installed windows and doors have valid Florida Product Approval matching approved plans

    FBC-R R609.3FBC-B 1710.2
  2. Window/door operationCritical

    Verify all windows and doors open, close, lock, and seal properly

    FBC-R R612.1
  3. Impact rating verificationCritical

    Verify impact-rated products where required by wind zone

    FBC-R R301.2.1.2FBC-B 1710.1
  4. Egress complianceCritical

    Verify bedroom windows still meet egress size requirements after replacement

    FBC-R R310.1
  5. Interior and exterior finish

    Verify interior trim and exterior caulking are complete

    FBC-R R703.4