Palm Beach County, FL Hurricane Preparedness: Roof Standards (2026)
Key Facts
- Minimum inspections
- At least 2 for roofing work
- Components checked
- Dry-in, sheathing, flashing, coverings
- Reroof sheathing option
- Notarized contractor affidavit accepted
- Enforcing agency
- PBC Building Division
- Coverage area
- Unincorporated Palm Beach County only
Summary
Reroofing or new roof work in unincorporated Palm Beach County needs a building permit and at least two Building Division inspections, covering dry-in, sheathing, flashing and roof coverings, before the roof passes final.
5. Roofing inspection. Shall at a minimum be made in at least two inspections and include the following building components: Dry-in, Insulation, Roof coverings, Insulation on roof deck (according to submitted energy calculation), Flashing, Sheathing. 5.1. 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.
Full Breakdown
Palm Beach County's Building Division amendments to the Florida Building Code, at County Code Section 7-52, require roofing work to pass at least two inspections covering dry-in, insulation, flashing, sheathing and the finished roof covering before it passes. For reroofs adding only sheathing fasteners, the building official may accept a notarized affidavit from a licensed roofing contractor certifying the extra fasteners instead of a separate inspection. This applies only in unincorporated Palm Beach County; West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and Jupiter enforce their own city amendments, not the county's.
Violations & Fines
Skipping required roofing inspections or reroofing without a permit is a Code violation: up to a $500 fine or 60 days in jail under County Code Section 1-11, each day a separate offense, plus stop-work and permit denial.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Palm Beach County require a permit and inspection to reroof a house?
Do West Palm Beach or Boca Raton homeowners follow this county rule?
What if a reroof only adds sheathing fasteners?
Sources & Official References
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