Broward County is one of only two High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) counties in Florida (with Miami-Dade). HVHZ means every roofing product must carry a Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA), be installed over a sealed, re-nailed roof deck with self-adhering (ASTM D1970) underlayment, use enhanced fastening, and pass a minimum of three inspections. Broward adopted the 2023 Florida Building Code (8th Edition) on December 31, 2023.
The core HVHZ requirements
A compliant Broward roof is built to a tougher standard than almost anywhere else in the country:
- Miami-Dade NOA-approved materials, tested to TAS protocols.
- Sealed roof deck with self-adhering ASTM D1970 underlayment.
- Re-nailing of the deck to current fastener schedules.
- A minimum of three inspections (vs. one or two elsewhere in Florida).
- An HVHZ Uniform Permit Application for every job.
Why it matters when hiring a roofer
HVHZ compliance is the difference between a roof that survives a Category storm and one that peels off. It also affects insurability — insurers want to see code-compliant, NOA-documented work. Always confirm your roofer pulls a permit and schedules the required inspections.
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Frequently asked questions
A Notice of Acceptance — proof that a roofing product passed the rigorous testing required for use in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Every shingle, tile, underlayment and fastener on a Broward roof should be NOA-approved.