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New construction roofing in South Palm Beach, FL
Only 1 percent of homes in South Palm Beach were built in 2010 or later, so new construction roofing is a small share of local work. Most roofs you will meet here sit on buildings from the early 1970s, and a new roof on an existing structure follows different rules. Before the roofer starts, confirm the permit edition, the deck and underlayment plan, and the product approval numbers.
Updated October 2026
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What the code asks for on a new roof here
Applications submitted today are governed by the Florida Building Code, 2023 Edition (Eighth Edition). Any permit submitted on or after December 31, 2026 must follow the Ninth Edition, so a build planned for next year may face different roof rules than one permitted now.
Only Miami-Dade and Broward fall inside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so Palm Beach County is not part of it. A new roof here does not need the HVHZ product approval path, but statewide approval still governs roofing products, and the Florida Building Commission lookup lets you check a product by its FL number.
- Confirm the underlayment option the roofer will use before the dry-in inspection.
- Ask for the FL product approval number for every roofing product on the permit.
- Confirm the drip edge fastener spacing and the deck nailing pattern in writing.
Sequence and timing
Booking the roof alongside the construction schedule and its inspections
The code lists inspections in order. Roof coverings and flashing are inspected after framing and sheathing, and the sheathing check can be folded into a dry-in inspection once the deck is fastened. Plan the roofing crew around those inspection dates rather than around the drywall schedule.
Who installs the roof matters for the permit. On a new structure the builder it belongs to is allowed to lay asphalt shingles. Tile, metal and membrane roofs must go to a certified or registered roofing contractor, so confirm that status before signing.
Questions
New construction roofing in South Palm Beach: questions
What is the 25% roof rule in Florida?
The rule limits repair, replacement or recovery to 25 percent of a roof in any 12-month period unless the entire roof is replaced. It applies to existing buildings, so a new build starting from scratch is handled under the full code. Confirm how the rule applies to your project with the Town of South Palm Beach Building Department, which handles roof permits.
Source: 2023 Florida Building Code, Building, 8th ed., Chapter 15 (UpCodes viewer, unofficial transcription), read Oct 5, 2026
Who issues roof permits in South Palm Beach?
The Town of South Palm Beach Building Department takes care of roof permit applications. Call or visit the department to confirm current forms and requirements before work begins.
Source: Town of South Palm Beach - Building Department, read Oct 5, 2026
Does a new roof need a builder warranty?
Florida Statute 553.837 requires a builder to warrant a newly constructed home for 1 year against defects in equipment, material or workmanship that cause a material violation of the Florida Building Code. The coverage excludes normal wear and tear, settling, owner-caused defects and acts of God such as a natural disaster. Take the question to the builder or your attorney for specifics.
Source: Florida Statutes, section 553.837 (2026), read Oct 5, 2026
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