Freedom Code Compliance
Single Family

Single Family Flood Panel Installation

Last updated: Apr 21, 2026

Section 1

Required Documents

Submit these with your initial project package.

Always required

  • Florida Product Approval (Flood Panel/Barrier)
  • Installation Details / Anchor Schedule
  • Site Plan / Survey

Courtesy screen

Courtesy screen on every plan review

Every plan FCC reviews receives a limited courtesy screen for the items below when they are reasonably visible in the submitted documents. If we see an apparent issue that could cause the plans to fail review by another agency, we will identify it as a Courtesy Comment. Courtesy Comments alone do not cause FCC to fail or return the plan set unless the same condition also creates a building-code compliance issue within FCC's review scope. The responsible agency makes the final determination—for example, Planning and Zoning for setbacks, lot coverage, use, and other lot-compliance matters. The absence of a Courtesy Comment is not approval of those separate requirements.

  1. #01Plan and document coordination

    Obvious clerical, title-block, sheet-index, permit-description, or cross-sheet inconsistencies visible in the submitted documents. A Courtesy Comment on these items does not cause FCC to fail or return the plan set unless the same condition also creates a building-code compliance issue within FCC's review scope.

    FBC-B 107.2.1
  2. #02Zoning and site coordination

    Apparent setback, lot-coverage, use, or site-dimension conflicts visible in the submitted plans that could cause the plans to fail Planning and Zoning review. Planning and Zoning makes the zoning and lot-compliance determination. The absence of a Courtesy Comment is not approval of those separate requirements.

  3. #03Floodplain coordination

    Apparent inconsistencies or missing coordination in flood-zone, design-flood-elevation, finished-floor, or flood-opening information shown on the plans that could cause the plans to fail floodplain review. The floodplain administrator makes the determination. The absence of a Courtesy Comment is not approval of those separate requirements.

  4. #04Fire-authority coordination

    Apparent separately reviewed fire alarm, sprinkler, hood-suppression, smoke-control, or similar coordination issues visible on the plans that could cause the plans to fail fire review. The fire marshal makes the determination. The absence of a Courtesy Comment is not approval of those separate requirements.

Section 2

Approval criteria for this project type

These are the building-code criteria FCC uses to determine the plan-review result. An unresolved item may be issued as a Required Correction and cause the plan set to be returned for correction.

BuildingConditional review scope

Conditional review scopePlan review is not required for this scope under FBC 107.3.5. FCC reviews these items only when the building department specifically requires it, or the client opts in.
  1. #01Attachment to existing structureLife Safety

    Connection details between the new work and the existing structure must show fastener type, spacing, and embedment.

    FBC-B 2002.5FBC-R R301.1
  2. #02Florida product approvalCode

    Florida product approval (FL#) or Miami-Dade NOA must be listed for regulated products (fenestration, structural panels, covering systems).

    FBC-B 1708FBC-R R301.2.1.2
  3. #03Flood panel product approval and installation per manufacturerCode

    Flood panel must be installed per Florida product approval or manufacturer instructions.

    FBC-B 1612FBC-B 1708
  4. #04Plan review applicability (FBC 107.3.5 minimum criteria)Documentation

    Standalone flood panel installation is a flood-mitigation sub-scope. FCC performs this review only when the building department requires plan review or the client opts in.

    FBC-B 107.3.5

Items marked Conditional review scope are non-blocking. Per FBC 107.3.5, plan review isn't required for these scopes — FCC reviews them when the building department requests it or the client wants the extra set of eyes.

Section 3

Inspection Walkthrough

Inspections are listed in their typical phase order. Your FCC inspector will confirm which apply to your project. Call (772) 222-6679 with questions.

Building

Phase #1

Final Building

RequiredTypical Final
  1. Product approval verificationCritical

    Verify flood panels have valid Florida Product Approval or engineering matching approved plans

    FBC-B 1612.1
  2. Track and mounting installationCritical

    Verify mounting tracks and anchors are installed per manufacturer specs and engineering

    FBC-B 1612.1
  3. Panel fit and sealCritical

    Verify panels fit properly in tracks with complete seal against water intrusion

    FBC-B 1612.1
  4. Coverage of all required openingsCritical

    Verify all openings below flood elevation are protected per approved plans

    FBC-B 1612.4