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New construction roofing in Royal Palm Beach, FL

Only 8.3 percent of homes in Royal Palm Beach were built in 2010 or later. That leaves most roofs here decades old, and any new build or full replacement is judged against the code edition in force on the day the permit is filed. Knowing which edition applies and what the inspectors check at each stage keeps a new roof on schedule with the rest of the build.

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Updated October 2026

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Code and timing

The edition of the building code your new roof has to satisfy

The 2023 Florida Building Code, Eighth Edition, is the current edition. It took effect December 31, 2023. A permit application submitted on or after December 31, 2026 falls under the Ninth Edition, so the filing date matters more than the start date.

Palm Beach County is not inside the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, which covers only Miami-Dade and Broward. That keeps the standard wind-borne debris rules in play for roofs here, not the stricter HVHZ tables. Confirm the current permit requirements with the Village of Royal Palm Beach building office before you order materials.

What inspectors check

Deck, underlayment and fastening at dry-in

Nails with a ring shank of a set type are what hold the roof sheathing in place. You can schedule the sheathing check alongside the dry-in inspection, or on its own after every roof and wall panel and its fasteners are finished.

Full-deck self-adhering underlayment to ASTM D1970
Or a 3 3/4 inch strip over every deck joint, then an approved underlayment
Or two layers of approved felt with specified fastener spacing

Drip edge at the eaves and gables is fastened at 12 inches on center, tightening to 4 inches where design wind speed is 110 mph or more or the mean roof height exceeds 33 feet. If your eaves measure less than 6 inches, you need gutters and downspouts, and those downspouts must end at least 1 foot away from the wall.

Approval and licensing

Products, permits and who installs the roof

Roofing is a mandatory statewide product approval category, so the product approval number belongs on the permit. You can check any number on the Florida Building Commission product approval search by FL number or manufacturer.

Builders are allowed to put asphalt shingles on a new structure they are constructing themselves. Work on tile, metal and membrane roofs is assigned to a contractor who holds a certification or registration for roofing. Without that certification or registration, a general contractor cannot present itself as a roofer in its advertising.

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Questions

New construction roofing in Royal Palm Beach: questions

What is the 25% roof rule in Florida?

The 25 percent rule limits how much of an existing roof can be repaired, replaced or recovered in any 12-month period without bringing the whole roof system up to the current code. Under the building code, not more than 25 percent of the roof area can be worked on in that window unless the entire roof covering is replaced. If the existing roof was built or repaired under the 2007 Florida Building Code or later, only the repaired portion must meet current code. Ask the Village of Royal Palm Beach building office how the rule applies to your roof.

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

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How long does a roof permit stay valid in Royal Palm Beach?

A permit becomes invalid unless work starts within 6 months after it is issued, or if work is suspended or abandoned for 6 months. Work counts as active when an inspection has been approved within 180 days. If no good-faith effort is made, an application is considered dropped once 180 days have passed since it was filed. Confirm the dates for your specific permit with the Village of Royal Palm Beach.

Source: 2023 Florida Building Code, Building, 8th ed., Chapter 1 (UpCodes viewer, unofficial transcription), read Oct 5, 2026

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Which inspections does a new roof need?

The code lists the inspections in order: foundation, framing, sheathing, exterior wall coverings and soffit, roofing, and final. The roofing check covers the dry-in stage, insulation, the roof surface materials and the flashing. Sheathing can be checked as part of a dry-in inspection. Schedule each one with the Village of Royal Palm Beach as the build reaches that stage.

Source: 2023 Florida Building Code, Building, 8th ed., Chapter 1 (UpCodes viewer, unofficial transcription), read Oct 5, 2026

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What does the builder warranty cover for a new home here?

Florida law requires a builder to cover construction defects in equipment, material or workmanship that cause a material violation of the Florida Building Code for 1 year after the home is conveyed or first occupied, whichever comes first. Coverage is most relevant in a community like this one, where many of the 14,705 housing units are older homes. Ordinary aging, ground settling, damage the owner caused and acts of nature fall outside what the law covers. Read the builder's written terms and ask your builder what its one-year coverage includes.

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

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