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Only 3.5 percent of homes in Medley were built in 2010 or later, so new construction is a small share of the town. If you are building or buying new in Medley, the roof is one part of a permit and inspection sequence that runs from framing to final. Knowing that sequence early keeps the roof on schedule with the rest of the build.
Updated October 2026
Code and permits
What new roofs in Medley must meet
Medley sits in Miami-Dade County, which is one of two Florida counties in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. South Florida adopted its strongest hurricane rules for that zone after Hurricane Andrew. A roof permitted here must meet those provisions, not a looser standard.
Florida's Eighth Edition of the Building Code, dated 2023, went into force on December 31, 2023. Applications filed on or after December 31, 2026 fall under the Ninth Edition, which becomes effective that day. If your permit is filed in 2027 or later, the newer edition governs your roof.
Install and approval
Deck, underlayment and product approval for a Medley roof
Before shingles, metal or tile go on, the roof deck and underlayment must pass a dry-in check. Under the code, one of three dry-in methods applies to shingle and metal roofs, and the choice is on your permit drawings. Ask your roofer which method is planned before framing is closed.
- Roof sheathing is fastened with ring shank nails under the residential code.
- Shingle roofs need drip edge at eaves and gables, fastened closer on higher-wind sites.
- Tile goes only over solid sheathing, installed to the manufacturer or the Florida tile manual.
Roofing is a statewide product approval category. In Miami-Dade, the roofing permit application carries the product approval or Notice of Acceptance number. You can check a product on the Florida Building Commission search by its FL number. A Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance has an expiration date, so confirm it is current before the roof is ordered.
Inspections and timing
Scheduling the roof with the build in Medley
The code lists inspections in order: foundation, framing, sheathing, exterior wall coverings and soffit, roofing, and final. The roof-covering inspection comes after framing and sheathing are approved. Schedule your roofer so the roof is ready when that inspection is requested.
Issued permits lapse when work fails to begin within six months, or when a six-month pause follows the start of work. Confirm your schedule with the Town of Medley Building and Zoning Department, which lists roof permits on its official page.
Gutters are required on most new buildings with eaves under 6 inches, and downspouts must discharge at least 1 foot from the sidewall. Plan the gutter and downspout layout with the roof so both are installed in the same phase.
Questions
New construction roofing in Medley: questions
What is the new law in Florida about roofs?
Under Florida Statute 553.837, a builder must warrant a newly built home for one year against defects in equipment, material or workmanship that cause a material violation of the Florida Building Code. Coverage runs for one year, beginning on whichever comes earlier: the date title first transfers or the date anyone first moves in. Coverage under the statute does not extend to ordinary deterioration, ground movement, damage the owner caused, or losses from natural events. Ask your builder for the written terms and check with the Town of Medley Building and Zoning Department on permit questions.
Source: Florida Statutes, section 553.837 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026
Does a new roof in Medley need a permit?
Roof work in the town of Medley is permitted through the Town of Medley Building and Zoning Department. Anyone submitting a permit request on or after December 31, 2026 has to meet the Ninth Edition of the Florida Building Code. Confirm the permit path with the department before work starts, because a permit lapses if work does not begin within 6 months of issuance.
Source: Town of Medley - Building and Zoning Department, read Oct 5, 2026
Who can install a roof on a new home in Florida?
A general or building contractor generally must subcontract roofing to a certified or registered roofing contractor. The exception is asphalt or fiberglass shingles, or wood shingles and shakes, installed by a builder on its own new building. Work involving tile, metal or membrane systems must be performed by a roofer holding the required certification or registration. Many homes in this part of Florida were built around 1979, so older roofs may need closer inspection when they are replaced. Check a roofer's Florida license before you sign, using the state license lookup.
Source: Florida Statutes, section 489.113 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026
What roof slope does a new Medley home need?
In the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, the minimum deck slope for new construction is 1/4:12. Tile requires at least 4:12 mechanically fastened, and architectural metal panels require 2:12. Loose laid ballasted roofs are not permitted in Miami-Dade. Your permit drawings should show the slope and the roof system chosen.
Source: 2023 Florida Building Code, Building, 8th ed., Chapter 15 (UpCodes viewer, unofficial transcription), read Oct 5, 2026
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