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New construction roofing in Fountainebleau, FL

Only 8.2 percent of homes in Fountainebleau were built in 2010 or later, according to the 2024 census survey. Most of the roofs you will see here are older than that. If you are building new or replacing a roof on a newer home, the rules that apply to your permit depend on the date you file, not the year the house was built.

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Updated October 2026

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Code edition and timing

Which roof code applies to a new Fountainebleau build

Plans filed now fall under the Eighth Edition, which took effect at the end of 2023. The Ninth Edition starts December 31, 2026, and any permit application filed on or after that day must meet it. Your filing date decides which edition your roof is judged against.

Fountainebleau is in Miami-Dade County, which is part of the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone along with Broward. That zone carries the strictest roofing provisions in the state, and every new roof you put on here answers to them.

Miami-Dade added 2,666 single-family units by permit in 2025, up from 2,133 in 2020. Builders here are working under the same county rules at a steady pace, so your permit reviewer will expect the paperwork to match the code edition on your filing date.

What the inspector checks

Sheathing, underlayment and product approval checks

Roof sheathing has to be fastened with specific ring shank nails, and the code names the nail sizes. Dry-in must follow one of three underlayment options, and the one you choose has to be written on the permit.

  • Roofing sits in the mandatory statewide product approval category.
  • In Miami-Dade, the permit application carries the NOA number.
  • Check the approval number against the state lookup before you buy.

Inspection order

Sequencing the roof with framing and inspections here

Roofing inspection comes after framing and sheathing. The sheathing inspection can be done as part of a dry-in check or separately once all roof sheathing and fasteners are complete.

Gutters are required on most new homes here, and downspouts must discharge at least one foot from the wall. Plan the gutter run with the roof crew so the downspouts land where the code says.

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Questions

New construction roofing in Fountainebleau: questions

What is the 15 year roof rule in Florida?

Florida law says an insurer must let a homeowner have a roof that is 15 years or older checked by an authorized inspector, at the homeowner's expense, before requiring replacement. Under Fla. Stat. 627.7011(5)(c), the insurer may not refuse to issue or renew a policy solely because of roof age if that inspection shows 5 years or more of useful life remaining. Roofs under 15 years old cannot be refused on age alone. The median home in Fountainebleau was built in 1984, so many roofs here will reach that 15 year mark.

Source: 2023 Florida Building Code, Building, 8th ed., Chapter 15 (UpCodes viewer, unofficial transcription), read Oct 5, 2026

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Who can install a roof on a new Fountainebleau home?

A general contractor may install asphalt or fiberglass shingles itself, but only on a new building of its own construction. In Fountainebleau, where 61.6 percent of housing units sit in buildings with 10 or more units, many roofs are tile, metal or membrane and must go to a certified or registered roofing contractor. A general contractor certified after 1973 may not advertise as a roofer without that certification or registration. Ask the builder which trade holds the roof work.

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

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What does a builder's one-year coverage cover in Fountainebleau?

In Fountainebleau, where only 8.2 percent of homes were built in 2010 or later, most owners will never use a new-home builder's coverage. The 2025 statute covers material violations of the Florida Building Code that show up within one year of closing or first occupancy, whichever comes first. Normal wear, settling, owner-caused problems and natural disasters are excluded. Direct questions about your specific home to the builder in writing.

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

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