Episode 261: What the 9th Edition of the Florida Building Code Means for Windows and Doors
What do builders, dealers, and homeowners need to know about the upcoming Florida Building Code changes? In this episode of the Clear Impact Podcast, Sherri Connor sits down with code compliance engineers Lisa Wilson and Lynn Miller to break down the most important updates coming to the 9th Edition of the Florida Building Code and how those changes will impact windows, doors, product approvals, coastal construction, and Energy Efficiency requirements across Florida. Lisa and Lynn explain the real-world implications of updated water infiltration testing, corrosion-resistant fastener requirements, energy performance standards, and new HVHZ Florida Product Approvals. The conversation also highlights the importance of permit timing during code cycle changes, and how to stay informed. What You’ll Learn • How the new Florida Building Code impacts sliding glass doors and water infiltration requirements • Why stainless steel fasteners are becoming mandatory near Florida coastlines • What builders need to know about updated Energy Efficiency requirements • How Miami-Dade NOAs are transitioning to HVHZ Florida Product Approvals • Why dealers should carefully track permit timelines during the code transition Episode Highlights 02:50 – How the Florida Building Code update process works 05:34 – What is changing with water infiltration requirements for sliding doors 5:51 – How the new overhang rules affect covered patio installations 11:42 – New coastal anchorage and stainless steel fastener requirements 14:32 – How Energy Efficiency requirements are changing for new construction 20:26 – What builders and dealers need to know about product approval updates 24:30 – Why permit timing matters during the code transition 28:51 – The risks of relying on AI for building code information 30:34 – Practical ways dealers can prepare for the 2027 code cycle Meet the Guests Lisa Wilson is a Code Compliance Engineer at PGT Innovations with more than 30 years of experience in product approvals, code interpretation, and Florida building compliance. Lynn Miller is the Code Compliance Manager at PGT Innovations and a former structural engineer specializing in building codes, standards development, and fenestration compliance. Tools, Frameworks, or Strategies Mentioned • Florida Building Code • HVHZ Florida Product Approvals • Miami-Dade NOAs • Energy Efficiency performance path calculations • Hurricane Preparedness standards • Water infiltration testing • Standardization processes • MITER Brands University educational resources Closing Insight “It’s always best to double check those sources with the actual building code.” This episode offers practical guidance for builders, dealers,...