scooterbug44
SoWal Expert
I guess because they need someone neutral to sign off on it? 
Blame the lawyers and the need for a paper trail o' liability. :roll:
Blame the lawyers and the need for a paper trail o' liability. :roll:
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Need Home Inspector
- Thread starter Franny
- Start date
If you know exactly what windows they are, catalog or model numbers, you can go to the manufacturers web site and pull the Florida Approval Codes. If they are impact glass, that should be sufficient. If they want more after that, then why doesn't the agent inspect to confirm the model numbers or catalog numbers? It would be best if you have some sort of receipt or if you can contact the builder, he will have the receipt along with all the model numbers.
make sure the inspector has been in business for a few years... note that some of the previously posted numbers were disconnected... be careful
Beachbuilder
Beach Comber
You can build a new house today that does not have to have impact windows. It wall depends on the house. One and two story houses have protection for all openings, whether it comes in the form of precut/fitted numbered plywood panels utilizing the proper panel storage techniques, or some other product with a FL Product Approval code such as impact shutters, metal panels, fabric panels, etc.
If the house is three stories or more, then you have to have impact glazing. And yes, the county is supposed to check the windows during the inspections.
hope that helps.
Beachbuilder
Beach Comber
Not to mention that the builder usually has to fill out an affidavit for new construction for the homeowner's insurance discounts to be given. In lieu of the builder, an independent inspector will work.