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New construction roofing in Four Corners, FL
33.8 percent of homes in Four Corners were built in 2010 or later, so new construction is a large part of local roofing work. A new roof here must meet the code edition in force on the date your permit application is submitted. Your roof, deck, underlayment and inspections all need to fit the build schedule from the start.
Updated October 2026
Code and permit timing
The building code edition that governs your new roof
The 2023 Florida Building Code, Eighth Edition, is in effect now. The Ninth Edition takes effect December 31, 2026, and any permit application or plan submitted on or after that date must follow it. If your Four Corners build will be submitted near that date, ask your designer which edition applies before the drawings are finished.
Permits for Four Corners are issued by the Orange County Division of Building Safety or the Osceola County Building Office, depending on which county the property sits in. Parts of the community also fall in Polk County and Lake County. Confirm the office with the building department before filing, since the permit office sets the local submittal path.
What the inspector checks
Deck, underlayment and drip edge requirements on new roofs
Roof sheathing must be fastened with specific ring shank nails, and the code names the nail type and size. Your framing and sheathing inspections check these fasteners before the roof covering goes on. Planning that inspection into the crew schedule prevents delays.
- A full-deck self-adhering bitumen layer, or
- Taped deck joints under an approved underlayment, or
- Two layers of approved felt-type underlayment with specified fastening.
Shingle roofs need drip edge at eaves and gables, fastened at a set spacing. In higher wind zones the spacing tightens, and you will need the roof mean height and design wind speed on your plans to confirm which spacing applies to your build.
Sequencing the work
Timing the roof crew around framing and dry-in
The inspection order runs foundation, framing, sheathing, wall coverings, roofing, then final. A roof covering inspection happens only after dry-in and insulation are complete. Book your roofer around those gates instead of trying to fit them in after drywall starts.
Under Florida law, a builder must warrant a newly built home for one year against code-violating defects in workmanship and materials. The warranty excludes normal wear, settling, owner-caused damage and natural disasters. Keep your roofing invoices and permit cards with the closing papers.
Questions
New construction roofing in Four Corners: questions
Who issues new roof permits in Four Corners?
The permit comes from the building office of the county where the property sits. Four Corners is split between Orange County and Osceola County, and parts fall in Polk County and Lake County. The Orange County Division of Building Safety and the Osceola County Building Office both list roof permit steps on their official pages. Check which county your parcel is in before you file.
Source: Orange County Division of Building Safety / Osceola County Building Office (Building and Permits), read Oct 5, 2026
Does a new Four Corners roof need to meet the 2026 code edition?
The answer turns on when you file your permit application. Applications filed on or after December 31, 2026 must follow the Ninth Edition of the Florida Building Code. Earlier applications fall under the 2023 Eighth Edition. Ask your designer to confirm the edition on your plans for your Osceola County or Orange County parcel.
Source: Miami-Dade County RER notice, read Oct 5, 2026
What does the one-year builder warranty cover in Four Corners?
Under Florida law, a builder must back a newly constructed home for one year against any equipment, material or workmanship defect that breaks the Florida Building Code. Among 56,381 residents of Four Corners, many buyers of 2010-or-later homes will be covered, since 33.8 percent of local homes fall in that group. Coverage does not extend to routine wear, ground settling, damage the owner causes, or losses from natural disasters. Direct questions about your specific home to the builder or your insurer.
Source: Florida Statutes, section 553.837 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026
Can a homeowner choose a private inspector for a Four Corners roof?
Yes. Under Florida law, the property owner, or a contractor with written authorization from the owner, may choose a private provider for plans review or building code inspection. In Four Corners, where the Orange County and Osceola County offices both issue permits, confirm with the issuing office how it handles private provider inspections for your parcel. Ask the office what credentials it expects on file.
Source: Florida Statutes, section 553.791 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026
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