HVHZ·Broward County

High-Velocity Hurricane Zone — Broward County requires products certified for HVHZ use, tested to Florida's HVHZ hurricane impact standards. Accepted certifications: Miami-Dade NOA or a Florida Product Approval with explicit HVHZ endorsement. A standard Florida Product Approval without HVHZ certification is not sufficient. Products and installation must be rated for winds of 175 mph and above. We handle all of this.

Impact Windows & Doors
Weston

Weston is a comprehensively planned city in western Broward, consistently cited as one of the best-planned communities in the United States. Its near-total HOA coverage makes association coordination the defining project management challenge here — more than any other city in our service area, the ARC and permit processes must run in parallel to achieve reasonable timelines.

Product Requirements

What Qualifies in Weston

Weston is within Broward's HVHZ despite its western inland location. Miami-Dade NOA or HVHZ-listed Florida Product Approval required for all products.

Notice of Commencement

Notice of Commencement recorded with Broward County Records before first inspection.

Local Process

Permitting in Weston

Issuing Authority

City of Weston Building and Zoning Department

Submission Portal

City of Weston building portal

Official Permit Portal

Verify permit requirements directly with the building department.

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Plan Review Timeline

21–25 business days for residential.

Permit Validity

180 days from issuance or last passing inspection.

Inspection Scheduling

City building department. Virtual inspections available as of August 2025.

Local Notes

  • In Weston, HOA ARC approval almost universally precedes permit submission — initiating both processes simultaneously is essential to avoid a 4–8 week delay.

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.

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Inspections

What Gets Inspected

Required Inspections

  1. 1Pre-installation inspection (if required by inspector)
  2. 2Final inspection after installation.

Inspector Checklist

  • Installed product matches NOA/FPA on permit
  • Installation anchoring matches the certified product instructions
  • Waterproofing sealant, backing material, head flashing, drip edge
  • Wind strength rating meets the requirement for each specific window and door location
  • NOC on site, permit card posted

HOA & Association Coordination

Association Approvals in Weston

Weston is arguably the most HOA-governed city in Broward County — virtually the entire city is organized into gated master-planned communities including The Ridges, Windmill Ranch Estates, and the Sectors. ARC approval is effectively universal and requires product specifications, frame color samples, and NOA documentation. We have deep experience with Weston's specific ARC processes.

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 Weston?

We'll schedule a site visit within 48 hours and handle everything from permit to final inspection.

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  • Free quote, no obligation
  • Licensed General Contractor · CGC1540785
  • Most projects scheduled within 48 hours
  • 3-year installation warranty included
  • 10-year manufacturer warranty on all products