Impact Resistant Windows Florida
Last updated: August 23, 2026
What geography does that dealer guide print?
| Place as printed | Printed rule |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade and Broward | High Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ); Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance (NOA) |
| Palm Beach County | Not HVHZ; Wind-Borne Debris Region; any Florida Product Approval qualifies |
Source: Armor Pro certification-zone paragraph
What does Miami-Dade Product Control actually do?
The Product Control Section receives applications for product approval and processes, reviews and issues approval or denial of building construction materials, products and systems used for the protection of the building envelope. It mainly addresses windows, exterior glazing, wall cladding, roofing, exterior doors, skylights, glass block, siding and shutters. The Section reviews an average of 1,250 product approval applications annually and conducts more than 850 annual quality assurance audits.
Source: Miami-Dade Product Approval
What manufacturer fee strings are on that official page?
| County fee line | Printed amount |
|---|---|
| Submittal for first time Product Approval | $4,000. Valid for five years |
| Revision to active Product Approval | $1,500 |
| Renewal | $1,500. Valid for five years |
Source: Miami-Dade Product Approval. Those are manufacturer filing fees, not a homeowner window quote.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Florida counties does a dealer guide call HVHZ?
A South Florida dealer cost guide states that Miami-Dade and Broward counties are High Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ) and that every product must carry a Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance (NOA).
How do you look up an approved Florida product?
Miami-Dade County Product Control publishes a Product Approval Search for product approvals, certificates and listings of products and systems approved for use on buildings in both Miami-Dade County and throughout the country.