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An I change my friends windows out in florida for him if I don't change the openings???
nuff said...Yep. :smile:
Depending on location, you'll probably need a permit. :smile:So I don't need a permit?
You don't give any info about this and want definitive answers?Depending on location, you'll probably need a permit. :smile:
Lived there, Volusia and Palm Beach counties.Did u like florida?
I think that installer was misinformed. Local codes don't care what windows you use, or if they are compliant with any wind protection. They get their permit money and are only concerned if the windows used were installed properly. The building department didn't give a hoot if your previous windows were stretched Saran wrap over the openings, or what you had before changing them out.You are probably required to get a permit. Weekend work will help if you don't.
There probably is a requirement that the new windows meet the wind requirements or that you have wind protection on hand when the inspector comes. I was told by a window installer that if you replace less than 25% of your windows that they do not need to meet these requirements. Again you would have to check with the local code compliance.
No, what I said was they are just interested in if the window was installed properly.So all your saying is that the building permit guy will just be looking at what type of window I installed, not if I used buck behind the window or not???
Mike,No, what I said was they are just interested in if the window was installed properly.
25% of the windows in your house per year without a permit.bostonwindows said:An I change my friends windows out in florida for him if I don't change the openings???
Talking out of turn again? My second home is in Florida. Codes do care what window you use. Doors too. All must have a wind rating per the area you live in. Coastal is higher than center of the state. South is higher than north.cabinetman said:I think that installer was misinformed. Local codes don't care what windows you use, or if they are compliant with any wind protection. They get their permit money and are only concerned if the windows used were installed properly. The building department didn't give a hoot if your previous windows were stretched Saran wrap over the openings, or what you had before changing them out.
Homeowners insurance has specific requirements to allow for wind mitigation for the type of window, or for what's used as protection.
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