Florida Roofing: NOA Lookup, Permit Forms, Code & Licensing

1 · Product approvals

Florida product approvals (FL # and Miami-Dade NOA)

Every roofing product on a Florida permit needs an FL # (statewide) or a Miami-Dade NOA (required in the HVHZ). Expiry, HVHZ status and the official PDFs.

Shingles 32 Underlayment 20 Valley / leak barrier 28 Starter and hip & ridge 14 Vents 54 Drip edge / flashing 17 Tile 72 Metal 102 Low-slope / TPO / mod-bit 358 Fasteners 62 Skylights 2

Browse by brand

Product	Maker	FL #	Miami-Dade NOA	NOA expires	HVHZ
GAF Timberline HDZ	GAF	FL39780	22-1221.04	02/21/2027	Yes
Owens Corning Duration	Owens Corning	FL10674	26-0331.12	07/19/2031	Yes
Owens Corning Oakridge	Owens Corning	FL10674	25-1224.01	02/03/2031	Yes
CertainTeed Landmark	CertainTeed	FL5444	26-0706.02	02/28/2028	Yes
CertainTeed Landmark Pro	CertainTeed	FL5444	26-0706.02	02/28/2028	Yes
TAMKO Heritage	TAMKO	FL18355	26-0331.03	12/01/2030	Yes

Permit product sheet

Pick the covering, add the rest of the roof. Print every FL # and NOA on one page.

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2 · Permit forms

Permit forms by county and city

Each county or city building department has its own re-roof forms. Type the job address to see which one issues the permit.

Every permit document for the job

Type the job address. We find the city or county that issues the permit and list what it needs.

Miami-Dade County8 documents · HVHZ Broward County1 document · HVHZ Palm Beach County7 documents Orange County3 documents Duval County (City of Jacksonville)2 documentsPinellas County3 documents

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3 · Code rules

Code rules

Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023). The 9th Edition takes effect 12/31/2026. What the inspector checks, line by line, with the code section.

HVHZ Re-Roof Checklist (Miami-Dade & Broward)Secondary Water Barrier & Re-Roof Mitigation Checklist Wind Mitigation Form OIR-B1-1802 Checklist for Roofers Asphalt Shingle Underlayment & Drip Edge Checklist (Outside HVHZ)

4 · Wind, fire and storm programs

Hurricane rules and programs

Miami-Dade and Broward are the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ): stricter installs and Miami-Dade NOAs. Statewide, the wind mitigation form decides the homeowner's insurance discount.

HVHZ re-roof checklist (Miami-Dade and Broward)Wind mitigation form OIR-B1-1802: what to document My Safe Florida HomeState grants to harden pre-2008 homesteaded homes: roof-to-wall connections, roof-deck attachment and secondary water resistance with a new roof, plus opening protection. Up to $10,000 from the state. Check the site for open application dates.Citizens roof-age rulesShingle roofs over 25 years and tile or metal over 50 need proof of 5+ years of remaining life on Citizens' Roof Inspection Form. Less than that means a full replacement first.The 25% rule exception (F.S. 553.844)If the roof was built, repaired or replaced under the 2007 Florida Building Code or later, only the repaired part must meet current code, even when 25% or more is repaired.

5 · License and insurance

License and insurance

Florida licenses roofers. A certified roofing contractor can work anywhere in the state; a registered one only where registered.

Certified roofing contractor (CC): statewideState exam, 4 years' experience, credit check and fingerprints. Can contract anywhere in Florida.Registered roofing contractor (RC): local onlyMet a local jurisdiction's requirements and registered with DBPR. Can contract only in that jurisdiction (F.S. 489.105).Check a Florida license (DBPR)Look up any contractor's license and status.Insurance you must carry (F.S. 489.115)Workers' comp with 1 or more employees in construction, plus general liability and property damage in the amounts set by Board rule 61G4-15.003.Workers' comp exemption for owners (DFS)Up to 3 corporate or LLC officers who each own 10% or more can file an exemption ($50).

6 · Lien and contract forms

Lien and contract forms

Florida's Construction Lien Law (chapter 713) and the roofing contract rules in chapter 489.

Notice of Commencement (F.S. 713.13)Recorded with the county clerk and posted at the job before the first inspection. The building department needs a copy when the contract is over $5,000 (F.S. 713.135). Expires after 1 year; void if work doesn't start within 90 days.Notice to Owner (F.S. 713.06)Subs and suppliers not hired by the owner must serve it within 45 days of first work or delivery to keep their lien rights.Lien waivers: progress and final (F.S. 713.20)Two statutory forms. No one may require a waiver that differs from them, and lien rights can't be waived in advance.Recovery Fund notice in residential contracts (F.S. 489.1425)Required in every residential contract over $2,500, in the statutory wording. Fines up to $500, then $1,000 per violation.Roofing contract rules (F.S. 489.147)No gifts, rebates or deductible waivers for an inspection or a claim, and no advising on coverage unless you're a licensed public adjuster. Residential roof contracts need the incentive notice and a bold 14-point insurance advisory on the signature page.Right to cancel after a declared emergency (F.S. 489.147)A roof contract signed within 180 days of a state-of-emergency event can be cancelled within 10 days of signing or by the official start date, whichever comes first.No assignment of benefits (F.S. 627.7152)For policies issued on or after January 1, 2023, assigning post-loss insurance benefits is void.Deposits over 10% (F.S. 489.126)Apply for permits within 30 days and start within 90 days after permits issue, unless the owner agrees in writing.

Florida roofing: permits, codes and approvals