⚡ High-Velocity Hurricane Zone — Miami-Dade County requires Miami-Dade NOA certified products exclusively. Florida Product Approval alone is not accepted here. Products and installation must be rated for winds of 175 mph and above — the highest residential standard in the US. We handle all of this.
Impact Windows & Doors
Kendall
Kendall is a large unincorporated suburban area in southwestern Miami-Dade, developed primarily in the 1970s through early 1990s under building codes that predate the HVHZ designation. The combination of pre-NOA construction and direct HVHZ permit requirements means the regulatory gap between existing windows and replacement standards is among the widest in Miami-Dade.
Product Requirements
What Qualifies in Kendall
Kendall is unincorporated Miami-Dade County within the HVHZ. Miami-Dade NOA required for all products.
Notice of Commencement
Notice of Commencement required for projects $2,500 and above, recorded with Miami-Dade Clerk.
Local Process
Permitting in Kendall
Issuing Authority
Miami-Dade County Permitting and Inspection Center (PIC) — unincorporated area. Saffir Permitting and Inspection Center, 11805 SW 26th Street, Miami.
Submission Portal
Miami-Dade County electronic submission portal. Plans must be digitally signed and sealed.
Official Permit Portal
Verify permit requirements directly with the building department.
Plan Review Timeline
5–30 business days depending on project complexity and current department workload. County review can run longer than city departments — complete, first-time packages help minimize review cycles.
Permit Validity
180 days from issuance or last passing inspection.
Inspection Scheduling
Miami-Dade County offers virtual inspections via WhatsApp or Microsoft Teams. Enter contact name and phone number when requesting — the assigned inspector will call with specific instructions.
Local Notes
- Kendall is unincorporated Miami-Dade — permits go through the county PIC, not a city building department.
- The MeetQ system allows contractors and owners to book consultations with PIC plan review staff, MEP trades, and zoning before submitting — useful for complex projects or unusual opening configurations.
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 openings are installed and sealed.
Inspector Checklist
- Installed product matches NOA on permit
- Anchor type, size, depth, and spacing match the certified installation instructions
- Waterproofing sealant, backing material, head flashing, and drip edge installed per 2023 FBC
- Wind strength rating verified for each window and door location
- Permit card posted on site, approved plans available for inspector
HOA & Association Coordination
Association Approvals in Kendall
Kendall has many planned communities and gated neighborhoods — The Falls, Hammocks, Westchester areas — with HOA oversight. Written HOA or ARC approval before permit submission is standard in most of these communities.
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.
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We'll schedule a site visit within 48 hours and handle everything from permit to final inspection.
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