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New construction roofing in Golf, FL

Only 9 percent of homes in Golf were built in 2010 or later, so most roofing work here is on older houses. New construction is still a part of local work, though, and a new roof on a new home follows the same permit and inspection path as any other build. Knowing which edition of the code applies and when each inspection happens can save a builder or owner weeks.

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Updated October 2026

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Photo: Victoria Hills Golf Club-1861 by Gamweb, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Golf figures this page uses

Share of homes built 2010 or later
9%
People (2020 Census)
255
Median year homes were built
1975

Code and timing

Your roof project in Golf will be governed by whichever building code edition the local authority has adopted

Florida's 2023 Building Code, the Eighth Edition, became enforceable on December 31, 2023. The Ninth Edition is set to take effect December 31, 2026. Permit applications and plans submitted on or after that date must follow the new edition, so the filing date controls which rules apply to your roof.

Because Golf lies in Palm Beach County, its roofs are outside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. That zone covers only Broward and Miami-Dade. A new roof here is not subject to the HVHZ low-slope and product rules, so confirm the applicable section with the Village of Golf building office before you order materials.

Dry-in and inspections

Underlayment, drip edge and the inspection sequence

For a shingle or metal roof on a new home, the code offers three dry-in choices. You can cover the whole deck with self-adhering membrane, tape each deck joint with a strip of membrane, or lay two layers of approved felt. Each option is fastened to a set spacing, and the choice is recorded in the inspection.

  • Foundation, then framing, with the roof, framing and bracing in place
  • Sheathing, either as a dry-in inspection or on request after all fasteners are complete
  • Exterior walls and soffit while still in progress
  • Roofing: dry-in, insulation, roof covering and flashing
  • Final inspection

Shingle drip edge must be fastened every 12 inches on center at eaves and gables, and every 4 inches where design wind speed is 110 mph or more. Confirm the wind speed for your lot with the building office.

Products and contractors

Check the product approval listing first, then confirm which contractors are permitted to perform the installation

Roofing is a required category for statewide product approval under Florida Statute 553.842. Check any product's approval number on the Florida Building Commission lookup before it goes on the permit. A product may not be advertised as wind or debris protection unless it holds that approval.

A general contractor may not advertise as a roofing contractor unless it holds roofing certification or registration. A builder may put asphalt shingles on its own new building. Work involving tile, metal or membrane roofing must be handled by a contractor who holds the right credential.

Under Florida Statute 553.791, the owner may choose a private provider for plans review or inspections in place of the building department. Ask the owner or your insurer about any coverage question, since the statutes do not decide that for you.

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Questions

New construction roofing in Golf: questions

What is the new law in Florida about roofs?

For a new home, Florida Statute 553.837 requires the builder to warrant against material code defects for 1 year from the date of original conveyance or initial occupancy, whichever comes first. The rule took effect July 1, 2025. It excludes normal wear and tear, settling, owner-caused defects and natural disasters, so the owner should read the builder's paperwork and ask questions before closing.

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

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Which code edition applies to a new roof permitted in Golf?

Permits submitted before December 31, 2026 fall under the 2023 Florida Building Code, Eighth Edition. Permits submitted on or after that date follow the Ninth Edition. The filing date sets the rules, so a project filed in late 2026 may need to meet the newer edition. Confirm the submission date with the Village of Golf building office.

Source: FRSA, "New 2023 FBC Eighth Edition is Now in Effect", 2024-02-13, read Oct 5, 2026

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Does a new roof in Golf need gutters?

Buildings with eaves extending less than 6 inches need gutters and downspouts, unless the spot is a gable end rake or a roof rises above another roof. Golf is a small community, with a 2020 Census count of 255 people, so many homes here are older than newer subdivisions and their eaves vary a lot. Each downspout should release water no closer than 1 foot to the wall. Eaves on your plans will show which rule applies to your home, and a roofer can confirm the measurements before any work begins.

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

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Who can install a new roof on a home in Golf?

Under Florida Statute 489.113(3), a general contractor must subcontract roofing work unless it holds a roofing certificate or registration. A builder may install asphalt or fiberglass shingles on a new building it constructed itself. Golf is a small community, with homes that date largely to 1975 by median construction year, so many roofs there are older and due for replacement. Ask the contractor for its state license number and check it on the state licensing lookup before signing anything.

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

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Nearby

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