Impact Windows & Doors
Boca Raton
Boca Raton sits at the southern tip of Palm Beach County, directly adjacent to Broward. Its mix of oceanfront condominiums, country club communities, and upscale single-family neighborhoods spans a wide range of project types. The city's dual NOA/FL# acceptance gives homeowners and contractors more certified product options than are available in Broward or Miami-Dade.
Product Requirements
What Qualifies in Boca Raton
Boca Raton is outside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Both Florida Product Approval (FL#) and Miami-Dade NOA products are accepted. Florida Product Approval expands your certified product options compared to HVHZ counties to the south.
Notice of Commencement
Notice of Commencement required for projects $2,500 and above, recorded with the Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts before the first inspection.
Local Process
Permitting in Boca Raton
Issuing Authority
City of Boca Raton Building Division, 201 W. Palmetto Park Road
Submission Portal
City of Boca Raton building division portal
Official Permit Portal
Verify permit requirements directly with the building department.
Plan Review Timeline
14–20 business days for residential. Incomplete packages — missing NOAs, missing HOA letters — are the most common cause of delays in Boca Raton.
Permit Validity
180 days from issuance or last passing inspection.
Inspection Scheduling
City of Boca Raton building division. Inspections scheduled online or by phone.
Local Notes
- Boca Raton processes permits via the city portal — do not submit to Palm Beach County, which covers only unincorporated areas.
- HOA documentation is one of the most common missing items in Boca Raton permit submissions. In communities like Boca West and Broken Sound, having the written ARC approval letter in hand before submittal is essential.
On a Tight Timeline?
We have relationships with private providers and expeditors who can accelerate permit review, inspections, and issuance.
Permitting timelines are estimates — not guarantees. If you're working against a deadline, a closing date, hurricane season, or just don't want to wait, call us. We'll be straight with you about what's possible and put the right people on it. Whatever it takes, we figure it out together.
Call (561) 704-8068 →Inspections
What Gets Inspected
Required Inspections
- 1Final inspection after all windows and doors are installed and sealed.
Inspector Checklist
- Installed product model and approval number match what is on the permit
- Installation anchoring matches the certified product approval instructions
- Waterproofing sealant, backing material, head flashing, drip edge per 2023 FBC
- wind strength rating meets wind load calculation for each opening
- NOC recorded and on site before inspection
- Permit card posted and approved plans available
HOA & Association Coordination
Association Approvals in Boca Raton
Boca Raton has one of the highest concentrations of HOA and condo association governance in Palm Beach County. Communities including Boca West, Broken Sound, Woodfield Country Club, Boca Grove, and the ocean tower buildings on the barrier island all require written architectural review or board approval before permit submission. ARC board cycles are typically monthly — submitting a complete packet the first time avoids a 4–6 week delay.
Why Independence Glassworks
We handle all of it.
CGC License #CGC1540785
We Pull Every Permit
We file the permit application, supply the required drawings, schedule the inspections, and close out the job. You don't manage any paperwork.
HOA Coordination Included
We prepare and submit architectural review packages, respond to board questions, and track approval status so the project doesn't stall.
Licensed CGC Contractor
Every installation is performed under a Florida Certified General Contractor license. Fully insured, no unlicensed subcontracting.
Ready to start your project in Boca Raton?
We'll schedule a site visit within 48 hours and handle everything from permit to final inspection.
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