How the rule works
If your roof was built, repaired or replaced under the 2007 Florida Building Code or a newer edition, then when 25 percent or more of it is repaired, replaced or recovered, only the part being worked on has to meet current code. The rest of the roof can stay as it is.
Fla. Stat. 553.844(5), as amended by ch. 2022-269 (verified 2026-10-10 against leg.state.fl.us)If your roof was built under an older code, the old rule still applies. Once 25 percent of the roof is worked on within 12 months, the whole roof generally has to be brought up to current code, which usually means a full replacement.
Check your roof
This is a rough guide. Your roof's permit record shows the code it was built under.
Where to find your roof permit
- Search your county's online permit records by your address.
- Or send us your address, and we'll look it up for you as part of your inspection.
Sometimes a repair is all you need
We inspect the roof, check its permit history and explain which rule applies. If a repair is the right fix, that's what we'll recommend.