Hialeah's HVHZ designation requires all roofing to meet the most rigorous wind resistance standards in the country. Roofing materials must have a Florida Product Approval and Miami-Dade NOA. Roof-to-wall connections must withstand 170-200+ mph design wind speeds. Re-roofing permits are required for all roof replacements.
Roofing in Hialeah must comply with the Florida Building Code HVHZ provisions, which are the strictest wind resistance standards in the continental United States. All roofing materials (shingles, tiles, metal, flat/modified bitumen) must have a valid Florida Product Approval and Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance (NOA) for use in the HVHZ. Roof-to-wall connections require hurricane straps or clips rated for the applicable wind zone. Design wind speeds in Hialeah range from 170 to 200+ mph. The Florida Building Code requires secondary water barriers on all roof decks. Re-roofing requires a building permit and inspections including nailing pattern verification, underlayment inspection, and final roofing inspection. The 25% rule applies: if more than 25% of the roof is replaced within a 12-month period, the entire roof must be brought into current code compliance. Existing homes with older roofing may be required to upgrade roof connections during re-roofing.
Roofing work without a permit is a serious code violation. Non-compliant roofing materials or installation methods can result in stop-work orders, required removal, and fines. Insurance companies may deny claims for non-code-compliant roofs. Contact Building Department at (305) 556-8380.
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