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Only 6.2 percent of homes in Ojus were built in 2010 or later, so most roofing work here is replacement on older buildings rather than new framing. Where new homes do go up, the roof has to follow Miami-Dade's stricter High Velocity Hurricane Zone rules, and the county building office handles the permit.

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Updated October 2026

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Code and permits

What new roofs in Ojus must meet before permit

Ojus sits in Miami-Dade County, one of the two counties in the Florida Building Code's High Velocity Hurricane Zone. A new roof here is judged against that zone's rules, not the standard statewide wind rules. The county's Regulatory and Economic Resources office issues the roof permit.

Products must carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance number, which the county's Product Control Section reviews and approves. The NOA lists an expiration date, and a product past that date cannot be used on a new permit.

Florida's Ninth Edition Building Code goes into force on December 31, 2026. Permit applications submitted on or after that date must follow it, so a builder scheduling a Miami-Dade roof for early 2027 should confirm which edition applies with the county office.

Installation and inspections

Deck, underlayment and scheduling the roof with the build

Before the covering goes on, the deck needs a dry-in. Inspectors check sheathing and fasteners, and ring shank nails are specified for roof sheathing. The HVHZ also bars loose-laid ballasted systems in new construction and sets a minimum deck slope of 1/4:12.

  • Sheathing and fasteners inspected at dry-in, before the roof covering.
  • Roof covering and flashing inspected before the final.
  • Drip edge fastened at eaves and gables, at closer spacing where wind speeds are higher.
  • Before the first inspection, file and post the Notice of Commencement.
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Questions

New construction roofing in Ojus: questions

Do new roofs in Ojus need a Miami-Dade product approval?

Yes. Roofing is a mandatory statewide-approval category, and in Miami-Dade the roofing permit application carries the product approval or Notice of Acceptance number. Check that the NOA has not expired before the product is ordered. Many homes in Ojus date to a median build year of 1970, so older roofs are often replaced under these rules. The county's Product Control Section handles approvals, and the public lookup lets you confirm a product's status.

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

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When does the new Florida building code edition start?

The Ninth Edition of the Florida Building Code starts applying on December 31, 2026. Permit applications and plans submitted on or after that date must comply with it, so a Miami-Dade roof permitted in early 2027 will fall under the new edition.

Source: Miami-Dade County RER notice, read Oct 5, 2026

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Who may install a tile or metal roof on a new Ojus home?

A builder may install asphalt shingles on a new building it owns. Tile, metal, or membrane roofs must be handed to a contractor holding roofing certification or registration. Without that certification, a general contractor may not market its services as roofing work. Many Ojus homes were built around 1970, so older roofs on this kind of property often need careful review before work begins. Ask the contractor for its state roofing license number and check it with the state.

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

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Are gutters required on a new home in Ojus?

Where eaves measure under 6 inches, gutters with downspouts are mandatory, except at gable end rakes or on a roof that sits above another roof. Downspouts must discharge at least one foot from the sidewall, by underground piping, tail extensions or splash blocks. Many homes in Ojus were built around 1970, so older roofs may need gutter upgrades when the rest of the roof is replaced. Bring your home's eave measurements to an estimate visit so the installer can confirm which rules apply to your specific layout.

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

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