Miami, FL Hurricane Preparedness: Roof Standards (2026)
Key Facts
- Roofing inspections required
- At least two: dry-in, roof coverings
- Re-roof requirement
- Notarized roofing-contractor sheathing-fastener affidavit
- Enforced by
- Miami Building Official, Building Department
- No-permit penalty
- $525.00 civil penalty
Summary
Miami requires at least two roofing inspections, dry-in and roof coverings, before a roof permit closes, and re-roofing needs a licensed roofing contractor's notarized affidavit confirming any additional sheathing fasteners required by the Existing Building Code were installed.
5.Roofing inspection. Shall at a minimum be made in at least two inspections and include the following building Components:A.Dry-inB.InsulationC.Roof coverings (including In Progress as necessary)D.Insulation on roof deck (according to submitted energy calculation)6.FlashingA.Re-roof sheathing inspection. An affidavit with a notarized signature of a state or locally licensed roofing Contractor for the installation of additional sheathing fasteners as required by the Existing Building Code may be accepted at the discretion of the Building Official.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 23 | Ordinance 11000 (Previous Zoning Code): Supplement 22 | Miami 21 (Zoning Code): ?).
Full Breakdown
Miami's building code requires the roofing inspection to happen in at least two stages, dry-in and roof coverings, with insulation on the roof deck checked against the approved energy calculation, before a roof permit can close. On re-roofing jobs, the Building Official may accept a notarized affidavit from a state- or locally licensed roofing contractor attesting that the additional sheathing fasteners required by the Existing Building Code were installed, instead of uncovering the roof for inspection. Roof deck attachment, how tightly the plywood sheathing is nailed to the trusses, is what keeps a roof from lifting off in hurricane-force wind, which is why Miami inspects it twice and requires sign-off on re-roofs.
Violations & Fines
Skipping a required roofing inspection or re-roofing without the sheathing-fastener affidavit can trigger a stop-work order; working without a permit for building or roofing work carries a $525.00 civil penalty under Miami's fee schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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