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Incorporated cities often run their own building department — this picks the office that actually reviews the job.
Tear-off, re-cover, or full roof replacement.
Drives thresholds like Florida's Notice of Commencement.
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Re-roof / roof replacement — Miami-Dade County, FL
7 documents in this packet.
- Re-Roof / Tear-Off Permit
Primary roofing permit application.
- Uniform Roofing Permit Application (FL Sections A–E)
Miami-Dade County is inside the High Velocity Hurricane Zone — the uniform HVHZ roofing application is required.
- FL Product Approval / Miami-Dade NOA Sheet
Florida Product Approval / Miami-Dade NOA sheet for every roofing component.
- Wind Mitigation / Roof-to-Wall Affidavit
Wind mitigation affidavit — required for close-out and used by the owner for insurance credits.
- Notice of Commencement (FL 713.13)
Florida Statute 713.13 — recorded Notice of Commencement required over $2,500.
- OSHA Fall Protection Plan
Jobsite safety plan kept on site for inspection.
- Client Project Proposal
Signed scope and price for the homeowner file.
- Miami-Dade County enforces HVHZ product approval. Attach NOA numbers for every component before submitting.
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Packet contents reflect the requirements we track for each jurisdiction. Local amendments change; confirm with the authority having jurisdiction before filing.