Florida Commercial Glazing FAQ
What permit is required for commercial glazing work in Florida?
Commercial glazing in Florida requires a building permit (typically from the local AHJ — city or county) plus Florida Product Approval (FBC) documentation, or Miami-Dade NOA documentation in HVHZ markets. The general contractor or specialty glazing contractor pulls the permit.
What does the AHJ check on a Florida commercial glazing permit?
Florida Building Code 1626 compliance (impact and cyclic pressure on impact-rated assemblies), Energy Code compliance (U-factor, SHGC), structural anchorage (engineer-of-record sealed calcs), code-required egress and life safety, and ADA compliance on door hardware and reach.
How long does AHJ permit approval take in Florida?
Miami-Dade: 15-25 days on complete submittal. Broward: 12-22 days. Palm Beach: 10-18 days. Orange County: 7-12 days. Hillsborough: 10-15 days. Duval (Jacksonville): 8-14 days. Cycle time depends on submittal completeness — incomplete first submissions get bounced and add 2-3 weeks.
Does residential vs commercial glazing change the permit pathway?
Yes. Commercial glazing falls under FBC Building (not FBC Residential), requires engineer-of-record sealed shop drawings, and typically requires more documentation. Commercial scopes over certain thresholds also require licensed glazing contractor (CC-C credential) — not all Florida glazing contractors carry it.