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New construction roofing in Merritt Island, FL

Only 3.6 percent of homes on Merritt Island were built in 2010 or later. Most roofing work here is replacement on older houses, not new builds. If you are building new, the roof must follow the code edition your permit application is filed under, and the inspections are set by the building office.

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Updated October 2026

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Code and timing

What the code edition means for a new Merritt Island roof

Brevard County issues roof permits for Merritt Island because it is an unincorporated place. December 31, 2023 is the date the Florida Building Code's Eighth Edition came into force. For any application or plan filed from December 31, 2026 onward, the Ninth Edition governs.

Your filing date decides which edition governs your roof. Once issued, a permit lapses if no work begins within six months. Confirm the clock with the building office before you schedule the crew.

Materials and inspections

Getting the deck, underlayment and product approved before a new roof goes on

  • Roof sheathing fastened with ring shank nails of the listed type, sized to the panel thickness
  • One of three dry-in underlayment options before the shingles or tile go on
  • Drip edge at eaves and gables, nailed closer together where design wind speeds are higher
  • Tile only over solid sheathing unless the tile was tested otherwise

Roofing is a mandatory statewide-approval category. Look up the product's FL number in the Florida Building Commission search before it is installed. Brevard County also publishes wind speed maps by risk category, which set the design wind load for your address.

Schedule and records

Lining up the roof work with the build phases and the required inspections

The roof framing inspection happens after the roof, all framing and bracing are in place. Sheathing and the roofing inspection follow. Schedule the roofing crew only after the sheathing inspection passes, so the dry-in is not held up.

Gutters with downspouts are required on buildings with eaves under 6 inches, and downspouts must discharge at least 1 foot from the sidewall. Under Fla. Stat. 553.837, a builder warrants a new home for 1 year against code-violating defects in its equipment, materials or workmanship. Coverage does not extend to ordinary deterioration, settling or natural disasters.

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Questions

New construction roofing in Merritt Island: questions

How many homes on Merritt Island are new?

Only 3.6 percent of homes on Merritt Island were built in 2010 or later, based on the 2020 to 2024 American Community Survey. Most roofs here are older, so a new build is the exception. The median build year is 1973, which suggests many existing roofs are much older than a new build.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (acs2024_5yr), via Census Reporter API, table B25035, read Oct 5, 2026

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Which building code edition applies to my new Merritt Island roof?

The code edition depends on when the permit application is submitted. The Eighth Edition came into force on December 31, 2023. Filings made on or after December 31, 2026 are bound by the Ninth Edition. Ask the Brevard County building office which edition your filing falls under.

Source: FRSA, "New 2023 FBC Eighth Edition is Now in Effect", 2024-02-13, read Oct 5, 2026

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Who issues roof permits on Merritt Island?

The Brevard County Planning and Development building permit office issues roof permits for Merritt Island. Merritt Island is an unincorporated census-designated place, so the county handles the permit. Check the county page for current filing steps before you apply.

Source: Brevard County Planning & Development, Building Permits, read Oct 5, 2026

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Do I need a state-approved product for my new roof?

In Florida, statewide approval is required for every roofing product in this category. Use the Florida Building Commission product approval search to confirm the product's FL number before installation. Many homes in this area were built in 1973, so older roof decks and fastening patterns may need extra attention when a new system goes on. The product approval numbers belong on the permit application.

Source: Florida Statutes, section 553.842 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026

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