- #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 - #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.
- #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.
- #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.
Single Family Motorized Hurricane Screen/Shutters
Last updated: Apr 21, 2026
Section 1
Required Documents
Submit these with your initial project package.
Always required
- Florida Product Approval
- Electrical Product Approval (motor)
- Installation Details / Anchor Schedule
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.
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
- #01Wind-borne debris protectionLife Safety
In the Wind-Borne Debris Region, glazed openings must be impact-rated or protected by an approved shutter/panel system.
FBC-R R301.2.1.2FBC-B 1609.2 - #02Attachment 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 - #03Florida 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 - #04Plan review applicability (FBC 107.3.5 minimum criteria)Documentation
Motorized hurricane shutters are not in FBC-B 107.3.5 minimum criteria for 1&2 family. FCC performs this review only when the building department requires plan review or the client opts in.
FBC-B 107.3.5
ElectricalRequired
- #01AFCI and GFCI protectionLife Safety
AFCI protection for dwelling unit branch circuits per NEC 210.12; GFCI per NEC 210.8 at required locations.
NEC 210.8NEC 210.12 - #02Shutter motor wiring and disconnectCode
Shutter motor branch circuit and disconnect per NEC 430.
NEC 430 - #03Construction-document clarity — motorized shutter electrical workDocumentation
The submitted documents must clearly identify the motor and control wiring for motorized hurricane screens or shutters so FCC can review this mandatory single-family electrical trade as part of the one residential plan review.
FBC-B 107.2.1
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
Final Building
RequiredTypical Final- Product approval verificationCritical
Verify installed hurricane screens or shutters have valid Florida Product Approval matching approved plans
FBC-B 1710.1FBC-R R301.2.1.2 - Mounting and track installationCritical
Verify mounting tracks, brackets, and anchors are installed per manufacturer specs
FBC-B 1710.2 - Screen/shutter operationCritical
Verify screens or shutters deploy, retract, and lock properly
FBC-B 1710.1 - Coverage completenessCritical
Verify all required openings are protected per approved plans
FBC-R R301.2.1.2 - Motor and electrical (motorized only)
If motorized, verify motor installation, wiring, and manual override operation
NEC 430.1
Electrical
Final Electrical
RequiredTypical Final- Product approval verificationCritical
Verify installed hurricane screens or shutters have valid Florida Product Approval matching approved plans
FBC-B 1710.1FBC-R R301.2.1.2 - Mounting and track installationCritical
Verify mounting tracks, brackets, and anchors are installed per manufacturer specs
FBC-B 1710.2 - Screen/shutter operationCritical
Verify screens or shutters deploy, retract, and lock properly
FBC-B 1710.1 - Coverage completenessCritical
Verify all required openings are protected per approved plans
FBC-R R301.2.1.2 - Motor and electrical (motorized only)
If motorized, verify motor installation, wiring, and manual override operation
NEC 430.1