Notice to Contractors - Hurricane Retrofits

The following notice is issued in compliance with the Florida Statute 553.844 pertaining to the requirements for the mitigation retrofitting of site-built, single family structures. Effective October 1, 2007, all permits issued for the re-roofing of single-family residences constructed prior to the implementation of the Florida Building Code March 1, 2002 shall comply with the requirements of the Hurricane Mitigation Retrofit Manual HMRM.

Contractors Responsibility:

• Determine the age of the Single-Family Residence.This may be done by using the Osceola County Property Appraisers Record Search.
• Determine the wind region for the structure. If the range found in the parcel ID is 31 or lower, use the fastening requirements from Table 201.1 of the HMRM for wind speeds of 110 mph or less. If the range is greater than 31, use wind speed greater than 110 mph. Example: 02-23-31 <= 110mph.
• Ensure that the existing roofing deck is fastened in accordance with section 201.1 of the HMRM.
• Supplemental fastening will be required if the fastening of the roof deck is not in compliance with Table 201.1 of the HMRM.
• Install a secondary water-resistant barrier as required by section 201.2 of the HMRM.
• At the time of final inspection, the contractor shall provide to the inspector the completed Inspection Affadavit attesting to the fact that the applicable requirements of the Hurricane Mitigation Retrofit Manual have been met.

Copies of the manual and the inspection affadavit are available on the Osceola County Building Office website.