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New construction roofing in Pembroke Park, FL
Only 2.8 percent of homes in Pembroke Park were built in 2010 or later, according to Census survey estimates. That makes new-construction roofing a smaller share of local work than re-roofing older homes. When a new house is built here, its roof must meet the code edition in force on the date the permit is filed.
Updated October 2026
Code edition
Identifying the code edition that governs your roof permit
Florida's 2023 Building Code, Eighth Edition, became active on December 31, 2023. Florida's Ninth Edition is scheduled to become active on December 31, 2026. Once that date passes, every permit submitted must meet the updated edition of the code. For a new home in Pembroke Park, the filing date decides which code governs the roof.
Broward County is inside the High Velocity Hurricane Zone. That zone carries the strongest roof provisions in the state, and the county's own building code division handles many permits here. Ask the Town of Pembroke Park Building Department which office reviews your plans.
Roof assembly
Underlayment, deck and drip edge requirements for new roofs
Before shingles or tile go on, the roof deck is fastened with specific ring-shank nails. When drying in the structure, you must use one of three underlayment approaches. Drip edge is nailed at eaves and gables, closer together where design wind speeds are higher.
- Self-adhering polymer-modified underlayment over the full deck, or
- Membrane strips over every deck joint with an approved underlayment, or
- Two layers of approved felt fastened at set spacing.
Inspections
Planning roof work around the build and its inspection sequence
Inspections proceed in this sequence: foundation, framing, sheathing, exterior coverings, roofing, and finally the final inspection. The roof sheathing inspection can come as part of a dry-in check. Roof covering and flashing get their own inspection afterward.
A permit expires if no work starts within six months of its issue date. Work stalled for 6 months also voids the permit. Confirm your schedule with the Pembroke Park Building Department before framing begins.
Questions
New construction roofing in Pembroke Park: questions
What is the new law in Florida about roofs?
The 2026 Florida Building Code Ninth Edition takes effect December 31, 2026. Any permit application submitted on or after that date must comply with the new edition. For a new home in Pembroke Park, that means the roof plans must meet the code in force on the filing date. Confirm the filing date with the Pembroke Park Building Department before submitting plans.
Source: Miami-Dade County RER notice, read Oct 5, 2026
Who can install a new roof on a new home in Pembroke Park?
Only on a new building that the general contractor built may that contractor personally put down asphalt or fiberglass shingles. Roofs made of tile, metal or membrane must be handled by a certified or registered roofing contractor. Check any contractor's state roofing certification before hiring. Your building department can confirm who may pull the roofing permit.
Source: Florida Statutes, section 489.113 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026
How many new homes are being built in Broward County?
The county permitted 712 single-family units in 2025, compared with 1,431 in 2020, and 1,904 units in buildings with 5 or more units in 2025. Pembroke Park itself had only 2.8 percent of homes built in 2010 or later. Your building department can confirm current permit counts for this town.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey county annual files (co2025a.txt, co2020a.txt), read Oct 5, 2026
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