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Only 19.6 percent of homes in Belleair Shore were built in 2010 or later, according to census estimates with a margin of error. That means most roofs you see here are old, but new construction still needs a permit and the code in force on the date you file.

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Updated October 2026

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Permits and offices

Who permits a new roof on a new house in Belleair Shore

Pinellas County Building Services issues the permits for Belleair Shore. Your permit and inspections come from that county office, not from a town hall. Ask the county before you schedule the roof, because the first inspection depends on their file.

The roof falls in the framing and dry-in sequence. The county expects a framing inspection after the roof, all framing, fireblocking and bracing is in place. Sheathing is inspected either with the dry-in or separately, once all roof sheathing and fasteners are complete.

What the inspector checks

Code edition, underlayment and deck fastening on a new roof

The 2023 Eighth Edition applies now. Permits submitted on or after December 31, 2026 must meet the Ninth Edition requirements. If your Belleair Shore permit is filed on that date or later, plan the roof against the newer code.

  • Roof sheathing nailed with ring shank nails that meet the RSRS standard, with the nail type matched to the sheathing thickness.
  • A dry-in choice of one of three underlayment methods before the finish roof goes on.
  • Drip edge at the eaves and gables fastened closer together where design wind speed is 110 mph or more.

Details to settle early

Gutters, soffits and the product approval on your permit

Gutters with downspouts are required on new buildings with eaves under 6 inches, except at gable rakes or where one roof sits above another. Downspouts must discharge at least 1 foot from the sidewall, so the water does not run back to the foundation.

Statewide product approval is required for every roofing product sold in Florida. Check the Florida Building Commission product approval search for the FL number on each roofing product in your permit. Do not accept a sales claim of wind protection without that number.

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Questions

New construction roofing in Belleair Shore: questions

Who issues roof permits for a new house in Belleair Shore?

Pinellas County Building Services issues the permits for Belleair Shore. The county handles the plan review and the inspections for the town, so start the permit with that office before work begins. Ask them which code edition applies to your filing date, since permits filed on or after December 31, 2026 fall under the Ninth Edition.

Source: Pinellas County, "Building Departments in Pinellas County" (official), read Oct 5, 2026

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What inspections does a new roof need in Belleair Shore?

The county follows the order set in the code: framing after the roof and bracing are in place, sheathing after all roof sheathing and fasteners are complete, and then roofing for dry-in, insulation, roof coverings and flashing. The final inspection comes last. Schedule the roofing inspection only after the underlayment and flashing are in place. Building permits and inspections for Belleair Shore are handled by Pinellas County Building, so confirm the sequence with them before work begins. Following this order helps avoid failed inspections and delays on your project.

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

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Who can install the roof on a new home in Florida?

A builder may install asphalt or fiberglass shingles on its own new building. Tile, metal and membrane roofing must go to a roofing contractor who holds the state certificate or registration. A general contractor who is not certified for roofing may not advertise itself as a roofer. Permits and inspections for new roofs are handled locally, so in Belleair Shore, Pinellas County Building Department reviews the work before it is approved.

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

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What warranty protection does a new home buyer get on the roof?

Florida law requires a builder to warrant a newly constructed home for 1 year against defects in equipment, material or workmanship that cause a material code violation. The 1-year period starts at the original conveyance or initial occupancy, whichever comes first. Normal wear, settling, owner-caused defects and natural disasters are excluded, so ask your builder for the written terms. Homes in Belleair Shore are inspected through Pinellas County Building, so your permit and inspection records can help confirm that the roof work met code.

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

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