Quick answer: Florida: New Florida Building Code Dec 31, 2026. Engineering is sealed by a Florida-licensed engineer. Watch for: High-Velocity Hurricane Zone.
Florida’s 9th Edition code takes effect December 31, 2026, and Miami-Dade and Broward add hurricane-zone rules. We prepare drawings for the edition your submission date requires – sealed by a Florida-licensed engineer.
Which Building Code Applies in Florida?
The 9th Edition (2026) Florida Building Code takes effect December 31, 2026. Permit applications submitted on or after that date must meet it. Source: Florida Building Commission
Who Seals Engineering Drawings in Florida?
Engineering is sealed by an engineer licensed by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers. Florida rules allow digitally signed and sealed documents (61G15-23.004, F.A.C.). Source: FBPE
High-Velocity Hurricane Zone
Miami-Dade and Broward Counties are a High-Velocity Hurricane Zone with additional code requirements, and many products need an approval such as a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA). Source: Florida Building Commission
More Florida Permit Facts
- Miami-Dade County confirms the 9th Edition applies to permit applications and plans submitted on or after December 31, 2026. (Miami-Dade County)
- Under Florida rules, a digital signature applied to a document constitutes signing and sealing it, and the signer’s identity must be authenticated (61G15-23.004). (61G15-23.004 F.A.C.)
Quick Answers
Which Florida Building Code applies to my permit?
The 9th Edition (2026) takes effect December 31, 2026, and applications submitted on or after that date must meet it. Applications submitted earlier follow the edition in effect at the time. We draw to the edition that applies to your submission date.
Is my property in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone?
The HVHZ covers Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Projects there have extra wind requirements and many products need approval, such as a Miami-Dade NOA. Tell us your address and we design accordingly.
Should I submit before or after December 31, 2026?
That depends on your design and schedule. Tell us your target submission date and we draw to the matching edition so you do not have to redraw.
Can you deliver digitally sealed plans in Florida?
Yes. Florida rules allow digitally signed and sealed documents, and most permit portals accept them. If your building department wants paper, we provide wet-stamped sets.
Get Your Florida Plans Ready
Whether you are building in Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa or a smaller Florida town, send us your address and scope. We confirm the code your jurisdiction uses, prepare the drawings and have the engineering sealed by an engineer licensed in Florida – with a fixed price in 5-10 minutes. See our Florida page for details.
Information checked October 2026 against the official sources linked above. Codes change – we confirm current requirements for your address in every quote.
