Florida Product Approval Help Page
Welcome to the help page for Florida Product Approvals.
Browse the most common questions relating to
obtaining & using Florida Product Approvals.
8th Edition Florida Building Code In Effect January 1, 2024
The 8th edition of the Florida Building Code (FBC) will go into effect on December …
What are the pros and cons of obtaining a FL approval vs a Miami NOA for my building product?
Our friends at Engineering Express published an informative article of opinion on the benefits of …
What’s the process for creating a Florida Product Approval or Miami Dade NOA?
To start, there are numerous articles by Engineering Express on the topic you can find …
About The Florida Product Approval Numbering System
How Does The Florida Product Approval Numbering System Work? The numbering system the State of …
Where can I find the product approval report published by the building commission?
Find the continuously published report by the Florida Building Code Information System (BCIS) By the …
What’s the allowable aspect ratio of fixed impact glass in the HVHZ?
Often times a glazing product is approved for large missile impact, but requires a field …
About the impact rating standard in the Florida Product Approval Database
In the state of Florida’s product approval website, there’s a setting called ‘impact’. This setting …
How do I get a Florida Product Approval for my building product?
The easiest way to engage with the Florida Product Approval System is to retain a …
What defines an alternative material & design method of construction?
The Florida Building Code Section 104.11 (2020) defines the procedure and design methodology for alternative …
What is a Florida Local Product Approval And How Is It Used?
Florida has adopted a Local Product Approval System that governs the submission & use of …
Is a Florida Product Approval Mandatory For Permit?
Florida Statewide Product Approvals are an optional requirement for permit in Florida. Products within the …
Where can I find more technical information about Product Approvals?
Engineering Express maintains a database of technical questions relating to product approvals. Click Here to …
How long does it normally take for a building product to be State approved?
The product approval process can take up to 60 days or more depending on the …
When does a State Product Approval expire?
State approvals are valid until a change in the product changes decreases the product’s performance, …
How do I find organizations approved by the Florida Building Commission to help with approving my building product in Florida?
Organizations approved by the Florida Building Commission can be located on the Building Code Information …
What is the difference between Miami-Dade Approval and a Florida Statewide Product Approval?
Miami-Dade approval is considered a “local” approval and can only be used in Miami-Dade. State …
Is a Florida Product Approval Number Required For A Building Product?
No, State approval is optional to local approval. However, if the manufacturer is relying on …
Where can I find the requirements for the State Approval System?
Rule 61G20-3, F.A.C., provides the technical scope and criteria for the State Product Approval System. …
What is the difference between the state & the local approval system?
Local product approval is conducted by the jurisdiction(s) having authority and is limited for use to that jurisdiction …
What Products Are Covered Under The Florida Product Approval System?
The State Product Approval Program approves those products and systems which comprise the building envelope and …
FL Approval Product Categories & Submittal Option Methods
Product Approval Regulation in Florida is governed by Florida Administrative Code 553.842 Within this Florida …
What is the HVHZ – High Velocity Hurricane Zone in Florida?
The HVHZ, or High Velocity Hurricane Zone, is an geographical location in South Florida that …
Florida & Miami Product Approval Searches Made Easier
Florida is known for its stringent building codes and safety regulations. In order to ensure …
How do I obtain a Florida Product Approval For My Building Product?
A Process For Product Manufacturers Selling in Florida As a product manufacturer, obtaining a Florida …
How Do I Use a Florida Product Approval?
The Overall Product Approval Use Process, Explained A Florida Product Approval is a certificate that …
When Is A Florida Product Approval Required?
Products That Need Product Approval in Florida So you want to build in Florida… Residential …
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