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As residents in Miami-Dade County prepare for the upcoming 2025 hurricane season, Miami-Dade County’s Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER) Board and Code Administration Division – Product Control Section, urges homeowners to stay informed and seek out Miami-Dade County-approved building materials when making upgrades to their properties, helping them meet the most stringent standards for safety.
“As we approach another hurricane season, protecting our homes and families must be a top priority,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “Our Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources is working hard to ensure building products are up to the highest standards in order to protect lives and property. We encourage all residents to verify that they are using Miami-Dade County-approved materials – an investment in safety, resilience, and peace of mind.”
The county’s Product Control Section establishes a protocol to evaluate the standards of products used in construction in Miami-Dade County. With its inclusion in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ), Miami-Dade County has the most advanced code requirements of the Florida Building Code. Therefore, all products that comprise the structure’s building envelope — doors, shutters, windows, prefabricated buildings, roofing and truss connectors — require the issuance of an approval to be used for construction in Miami-Dade County.
“Many retailers sell a wide range of products,” said Jaime D. Gascon, Board and Code Administration Division director. “However, residents should look for the ‘Miami-Dade County Product Approved’ seal or mark on those products, indicating they met the high standards.”
Residents should inquire about the use of Miami-Dade-approved products from their construction contractors to ensure that they benefit from these safety standards of the local building code and products as they get ready for the hurricane season.
Whether purchasing the building products themselves or through a hired contractor, it is important that homeowners know what to look for.
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