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New construction roofing in Sunrise, FL

Only 6.2 percent of Sunrise homes were built in 2010 or later, so most roofs in this city are older than the homes now going up. If you are building new here, the roof is one of the last parts the inspector signs off on, and it has to meet the code edition your permit was filed under.

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Updated October 2026

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Code and timing

Which code edition your Sunrise roof permit falls under

The 2023 Florida Building Code, Eighth Edition, is the edition in effect now. The Ninth Edition takes effect December 31, 2026, and any permit application submitted on or after that date must follow it. A builder who files in late 2026 may be on a different edition than one who files in early 2027.

Sunrise permits are issued through the city's own building function, not the county. Broward County's Building Code Division covers unincorporated areas and cities that contract with it, so confirm with the City of Sunrise Community Development Building office which edition applies to your filing date.

Inspection-ready details

Deck, underlayment and nailing requirements for a new roof

Before the roof covering goes on, the sheathing must be fastened with ring shank nails. Under the code, roof sheathing uses ASTM F1667 RSRS-03 nails, and RSRS-01 or RSRS-04 are allowed where the sheathing is 15/32 inch or thinner.

  • Self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen over the whole deck, or
  • A 3 3/4-inch membrane strip over every joint, then approved underlayment over the roof, or
  • Two layers of listed felt underlayment, fastened 12 inches on center in the field and 6 inches at laps.

Shingle eaves and gables need drip edge fastened at 12 inches on center. Where design wind speed is 110 mph or more, or the mean roof height exceeds 33 feet, the spacing tightens to 4 inches.

Sequence and product approval

Scheduling the roof around Sunrise inspections

The roof is inspected after framing and sheathing, and again at the roofing stage for dry-in, insulation, roof coverings and flashing. Ask the builder to request the sheathing inspection once all roof sheathing and fasteners are complete, so the roof is not held up waiting on a later visit.

Roofing is a statewide product approval category. Check that the product carries a Florida approval number, and look it up in the Florida Building Commission search. Broward is in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, so the approval numbers belong on the uniform roofing application.

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Questions

New construction roofing in Sunrise: questions

Does a new roof in Sunrise follow the 2023 or 2026 Florida Building Code?

Your filing date decides it. Sunrise sits in Broward County, which is in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, and the 2023 Florida Building Code, Eighth Edition, applies to permits filed now. The Ninth Edition begins with applications filed on or after December 31, 2026. Ask the City of Sunrise building office to confirm the edition for your filing date before you sign a contract.

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

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Who can install the roof on a new home in Sunrise?

In Sunrise, as in all of Broward County's High Velocity Hurricane Zone, Florida law controls who may do the roofing. A general or residential contractor must subcontract roofing unless it holds a roofing certificate or registration. The exception is asphalt or fiberglass shingles on a new building the contractor itself is constructing. Tile, metal and membrane work on a Sunrise build goes to a certified or registered roofing contractor. Check the license number on the state license lookup before work starts.

Source: Florida Statutes, section 489.113 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026

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What gutters does a new Sunrise home need?

The residential code requires gutters with downspouts on buildings with eaves projecting less than 6 inches, except at gable end rakes or on a roof above another roof. Downspouts must discharge at least 1 foot away from the sidewall. With a median Sunrise home built in 1983 and only 6.2 percent built 2010 or later, most gutter work here is on older homes. Confirm the eave projection on your new plans with the building office.

Source: 2023 Florida Building Code, Residential, 8th ed., Chapter 3 (UpCodes viewer, unofficial transcription), read Oct 5, 2026

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Is my new Sunrise roof covered by a builder's defect protection?

Florida Statute 553.837 requires a builder to warrant a newly constructed home for 1 year against construction defects of equipment, material or workmanship that cause a material violation of the Florida Building Code. The period starts at original conveyance of title or initial occupancy, whichever comes first. Claims involving wind-driven damage from a storm fall outside that warranty. Ask your builder for the written terms and your insurer about any coverage questions. Sunrise's 6.2 percent share of homes built 2010 or later means this rule matters most for the newer builds in the city.

Source: Florida Statutes, section 553.837 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026

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Nearby

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