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Only 4.4 percent of homes in Pinewood were built in 2010 or later, so most roofs here are far older than a new build. If you are building new, the rules that apply to your roof depend on when your permit application is filed and which edition of the Florida Building Code governs it.

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Updated October 2026

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Code timing

Your new Pinewood roof must follow whichever code edition is in force

As of December 31, 2023, the Florida Building Code's Eighth Edition (2023) is the one in effect. The Ninth Edition, labeled 2026, is scheduled to come into force on December 31, 2026. Any permit application submitted on or after that date must follow the new edition, so the filing date controls which requirements your Pinewood roof must meet.

Because Pinewood lies in Miami-Dade County, it falls within the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, one of only two counties covered by that designation. That zone carries the strictest roof provisions in the state, and it is the reason the county building office reviews your roof plans against its own approved products.

Dry-in and inspections

What the new roof needs: the deck, the underlayment, and how everything is fastened down

A new roof in this zone must be dried in with one of three approved underlayment methods, including a self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen layer over the full deck. Roof sheathing must be fastened with ring shank nails, and the framing, sheathing and dry-in inspections all have to pass before the roof covering goes on.

  • Confirm the product approval number on your roofing permit application.
  • Ask the crew which dry-in method they will use before sheathing starts.
  • Schedule the sheathing inspection once all roof sheathing and fasteners are complete.
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Questions

New construction roofing in Pinewood: questions

Who issues roof permits in Pinewood?

Pinewood is a census-designated place, not a city, so the Miami-Dade County Regulatory and Economic Resources department handles building permits. Check the county Building and Permits page before you file. Your permit application is where the product approval numbers and owner notice are recorded.

Source: Miami-Dade County Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER) - Building & Permits, read Oct 5, 2026

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What type of roof lasts 25 years in Florida?

The answer depends on the material and the product approval. In Miami-Dade, a roof product must carry a current Notice of Acceptance tied to this county. Many homes in the area are older, with a median build year of 1963 according to American Community Survey estimates, so roof replacements are common. Ask your roofer for the product approval number and check it in the Florida Building Commission lookup before you accept the roof.

Source: Florida Building Commission, read Oct 5, 2026

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What is the new law in Florida about roofs?

Since July 1, 2025, Florida Statute 553.837 requires a builder to warrant a newly constructed home for one year against defects in equipment, material or workmanship that violate the building code. Under the statute, normal wear, settling, and harm caused by a natural disaster are not covered. For questions about your own coverage, speak with your insurer or an attorney.

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

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What is the 25% roof rule in Florida?

Over any 12-month window, the rule caps how much of an existing roof may be fixed or swapped out before the entire roof has to meet current code. Should the affected area exceed 25 percent of the roof, the whole covering must be torn off and replaced or laid over with new material. Confirm the exact limit for your Pinewood building with the county building office before you start.

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

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  2. 2.U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates (2020-2024), table B25035, via Census Reporter API. Read Oct 5, 2026.
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