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Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Boca Raton, FL?

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City of Boca Raton - Building Division

Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Boca Raton, FL, issued by City of Boca Raton - Building Division. Boca Raton Building Regulations Sec. 19-62 requires anyone who intends to "construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the use and occupancy of a building or structure" to "first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit." The city's small-job exemption in Sec. 19-67(3)(a) does not reach work that will adversely affect "Building wind load protection including roofing, windows, doors and shutters." Single-family re-roofs are usually applied for as an "Over the Counter Permit" under the city's Single Family Residence Re-Roofing Permit Affidavit: "This permit type is limited to re-roofing of single-family residences with like materials or materials that will not increase the roof load on the structure. Plan review under certain conditions can be waived in accordance with Boca Raton Building Regulations Section 19-113 (3) and The Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023). Deficiencies observed in the field may result in a failed inspection with re-inspection fees assessed, including having the roof evaluated by a licensed professional engineer." The over-the-counter checklist lists as exceptions "Tile Re-Roofs," "Properties where the improvement value is over 300K" and "Shingle to Tile/Metal"; those go through the regular Re-Roof checklist, which requires the Supplemental Roofing Package, the Re-Roofing Mitigation Package, product approvals or Notices of Acceptance, and the contract. For the over-the-counter permit "the total balance is due at the time of submittal." Every roofing application carries the city's Supplemental Roofing Information Package, which since December 31, 2023 must "indicate the Roof uplift pressures and attachment specifications per FBC-Res R301, FBC-Bldg. 1609, ASCE 7-22 and FRSA/TRI 7th edition, as applicable." Product approvals or Notices of Acceptance of all installed products must be on site for inspection; "failure to provide Product Approval or Notice of Acceptance (NOA) may result in a failed inspection with re-inspection fees assessed." A recorded Notice of Commencement is required on building permits valued over $5,000. Building permit fees for one- and two-family work are a $100 minimum on the first $500 of contract value plus 1.60% of the remaining value; the city's fee schedule charges a "Triple Fee" for "Work done prior to issuance of a permit." Owner-builder permits are limited to a single-family home the owner lives in and does not rent out, owned by the owner and not by a business, and "Permit applications filled out by a contractor will not be accepted.".

Roof code checklist: Boca Raton, FL

ItemAnswerCode citeSourceVerified
Permit to replace a roofYeslibrary.municode.com2026-09-26
Repair permit thresholdPublishedlibrary.municode.com2026-09-26
Layer limit / roof-overPublishedR908.3codes.iccsafe.org2026-09-26
Deck & sheathingPublishedmyboca.us2026-09-26
Drip edgeYesR905.2.8.5codes.iccsafe.org2026-09-26
Ice & water shieldNoR905.1.2codes.iccsafe.org2026-09-26
Mid-roof inspectionYeslibrary.municode.com2026-09-26
Impact-resistant (Class 4) roofingNolibrary.municode.com2026-09-26
Wind design criteriaPublishedmyboca.us2026-09-26
Adopted codePublishedmyboca.us2026-09-26
Contractor license / registrationYesleg.state.fl.us2026-09-26
Sales & use taxPublisheddr15dss_26.pdf2026-09-26

Each row comes from the sourced record on this page; full wording is in the table below. "Not published" means no official source for that item was found when the record was last verified.

Jurisdiction
City of Boca Raton, Florida
Jurisdiction type
city
Address
200 NW 2nd Avenue, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Contact
  • url: https://www.myboca.us/157/Building-Permits-and-Inspections
  • phone: 561-393-7930
  • email: [email protected]
Permit portal
Permit portal
Roofing permit required
Required
Contractor registration required
Required
Registration details
  • state_level: Roofing is a separately licensed trade in Florida. Section 489.105(3)(e), Florida Statutes, defines a "Roofing contractor" as "a contractor whose services are unlimited in the roofing trade," with a scope that includes "required roof-deck attachments; any repair or replacement of wood roof sheathing or fascia as needed during roof repair or replacement; and the evaluation and enhancement of roof-to-wall connections for structures with wood roof decking." Section 489.113(2): "A person must be certified or registered in order to engage in the business of contracting in this state." A state certification is valid statewide; under section 489.117(1)(b), "Registration allows the registrant to engage in contracting only in the counties, municipalities, or development districts where he or she has complied with all local licensing requirements, if any, and only for the type of work covered by the registration." Section 489.103(7) exempts "Owners of property when acting as their own contractor and providing direct, onsite supervision themselves of all work not performed by licensed contractors" when building or improving one-family or two-family residences "for the occupancy or use of such owners and not offered for sale or lease," among other listed cases.
  • city_level: Boca Raton Code Chapter 8, Article V (Certification and Licensing of Contractors), Sec. 8-93(1): a contractor who desires to engage in the business of contracting within the city "shall either complete the appropriate registration form" or present to the building official, at each permit application, evidence of "(a) Possession of a current certificate issued by either the city, the county board, Broward County, for the specialty of solar heater installer, or the state; and (b) Worker's compensation insurance, surety bond, public liability insurance and public property damage insurance within the minimum limits established in section 8-100." Sec. 8-100(1) sets public liability insurance limits of "not less than $300,000.00 for bodily injury in any 1 occurrence, and not less than $50,000.00 in any occurrence and $50,000.00 in the aggregate for damage to property." Sec. 8-93(3) also requires proof of a current business tax receipt. The city's re-roof permit checklists state: "All Contractors must be registered and up-to-date to pull permits," and its contractor registration guide states that "Whether your business is located in city limits or you're an outside contractor doing work in city limits, contractor registration is required." Registration is filed online through Boca eHub; the city fee schedule lists contractor registration at no charge. For owners, Sec. 8-99(g) exempts an owner of residential property who builds for his own use and occupancy, subject to a notarized affidavit that "only certified and licensed contractors will be engaged to perform any portion of the work," and the Building Division's owner-builder requirements state that the property must be a single-family home, the owner must currently be living at the property and not renting it out, and "Permit applications filled out by a contractor will not be accepted." This record does not decide whether a particular owner qualifies.
Permit process note
Boca Raton Building Regulations Sec. 19-62 requires anyone who intends to "construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the use and occupancy of a building or structure" to "first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit." The city's small-job exemption in Sec. 19-67(3)(a) does not reach work that will adversely affect "Building wind load protection including roofing, windows, doors and shutters." Single-family re-roofs are usually applied for as an "Over the Counter Permit" under the city's Single Family Residence Re-Roofing Permit Affidavit: "This permit type is limited to re-roofing of single-family residences with like materials or materials that will not increase the roof load on the structure. Plan review under certain conditions can be waived in accordance with Boca Raton Building Regulations Section 19-113 (3) and The Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023). Deficiencies observed in the field may result in a failed inspection with re-inspection fees assessed, including having the roof evaluated by a licensed professional engineer." The over-the-counter checklist lists as exceptions "Tile Re-Roofs," "Properties where the improvement value is over 300K" and "Shingle to Tile/Metal"; those go through the regular Re-Roof checklist, which requires the Supplemental Roofing Package, the Re-Roofing Mitigation Package, product approvals or Notices of Acceptance, and the contract. For the over-the-counter permit "the total balance is due at the time of submittal." Every roofing application carries the city's Supplemental Roofing Information Package, which since December 31, 2023 must "indicate the Roof uplift pressures and attachment specifications per FBC-Res R301, FBC-Bldg. 1609, ASCE 7-22 and FRSA/TRI 7th edition, as applicable." Product approvals or Notices of Acceptance of all installed products must be on site for inspection; "failure to provide Product Approval or Notice of Acceptance (NOA) may result in a failed inspection with re-inspection fees assessed." A recorded Notice of Commencement is required on building permits valued over $5,000. Building permit fees for one- and two-family work are a $100 minimum on the first $500 of contract value plus 1.60% of the remaining value; the city's fee schedule charges a "Triple Fee" for "Work done prior to issuance of a permit." Owner-builder permits are limited to a single-family home the owner lives in and does not rent out, owned by the owner and not by a business, and "Permit applications filled out by a contractor will not be accepted."
Adopted code
Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), including the Residential volume (2021 IRC base), effective December 31, 2023 under Rule 61G20-1.001, F.A.C.; the Florida Building Code applies statewide without local adoption. The Building Division's "Current Code in Effect" page lists the Boca Raton Municipal Code of Ordinances and the "Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023)," and the city's current roofing forms are drawn up under the 8th Edition (2023). The city's own administrative code is Chapter 19 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Boca Raton Building Regulations (Ord. No. 5455, 2018, as amended), which routes detached one- and two-family dwellings to the Florida Building Code, Residential and existing buildings undergoing repair or alteration to the Florida Building Code, Existing Building (Sec. 19-4). Its codified definition still names "the Florida Building Code 6th Edition (2017), as adopted by the Florida Building Commission and as may be amended, supplemented or wholly replaced with a new edition from time to time" (Sec. 19-3). Chapter 19 contains local administrative provisions and local flood-elevation amendments (Sec. 19-238); it contains no amendment to the roofing chapters or the reroofing provisions of the Florida Building Code. The Florida Building Commission's local amendment registry lists no Boca Raton amendments to the 2023 code.
Drip edge
Required — Florida Building Code, Residential, 8th Edition (2023), Section R905.2.8.5: "Provide drip edge at eaves and gables of shingle roofs." The section applies to shingle roofs; it also sets a 3-inch minimum overlap, requires the drip edge to be installed over the underlayment, and tightens mechanical fastening from 12 inches to 4 inches on center where the allowable-stress design wind speed is 110 mph or greater or the mean roof height exceeds 33 feet. Boca Raton's Building Regulations (Code Chapter 19) do not amend Section R905.2.8.5, and the city's Supplemental Roofing Information Package asks for the "Drip Edge : (Size & Fastener Spacing)" on steep-slope and flat-roof applications. About drip edge
Ice & water shield
Not required — Florida Building Code, Residential, 8th Edition (2023), Section R905.1.2 reads in full: "Ice barriers. Reserved." Boca Raton's Building Regulations (Code Chapter 19) add no ice barrier requirement. A self-adhered underlayment is still an accepted choice for the secondary water barrier required on reroofs: the city's Re-Roofing Mitigation Package lists, as the first option for shingle and metal roofs, "The entire roof deck shall be covered with an approved self-adhering polymer modified bitumen underlayment complying with ASTM D1970." About ice & water barrier
Mid-roof inspection
Required — Boca Raton Building Regulations Sec. 19-156(1)(f): "Roofing. Inspections shall, at a minimum, include the following building components: 1. Dry-in; 2. Insulation; 3. Roof coverings (including in-progress); and 4. Flashing." The city's Single Family Residence Re-Roofing Permit Affidavit adds that "the required inspections are to be scheduled at the appropriate interval of the re-roofing process" and that "Failure to schedule inspections at the appropriate interval may result in a failed inspection with re-inspection fees assessed." Inspections are scheduled through Boca eHub, by phone at 561-393-7914, or by texting "Schedule" to 833-821-0601.
Impact-resistant roofing
Not required — Neither Boca Raton's Building Regulations (Code Chapter 19) nor the roofing and reroofing provisions of the Florida Building Code, Residential and Existing Building contain a UL 2218 or Class 4 impact-rating requirement for roof coverings. The "impact-resistant coverings" named in the city's permit rules are protection for windows and doors against windborne debris, not a hail-impact rating for roofing.
Repair permit threshold
Boca Raton Building Regulations Sec. 19-67(3)(a) exempts from a building permit "Alteration, replacement or repair work to a 1- and 2-family dwelling performed by a qualified owner-builder or properly licensed contractor having value of less than $1,000.00 within any 12-month period, provided, however, that such work will not adversely affect: 1. Building wind load protection including roofing, windows, doors and shutters," along with structural components, fire protection, egress and other listed systems. Under Sec. 19-67(2) the exemptions do not apply to 1- and 2-family dwellings in mapped special flood hazard areas unless the building official determines the work is not a substantial improvement. Sec. 19-69 adds that "Ordinary minor repairs or installation of replacement parts may be made with the approval of the building official, without a permit," within the limits it lists. The city's fee schedule lists "roofing, re-roofing" among the additions, alterations and repairs that are charged permit fees. State law: since July 1, 2026, section 553.79(1)(g), Florida Statutes, requires a local government to exempt a single-family owner or the owner's contractor from a permit for "any work valued at less than $7,500 on the owner's property," but not for property "partially or entirely located in a flood hazard area as defined by the Florida Building Code" or for "Any electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical, or gas work performed on property containing a single-family dwelling," and only on a "written request for exemption to the local enforcement agency with a copy of the contract or other documentation demonstrating the nature and the value of the work to be performed." Boca Raton's Residential Permit Exemption Acknowledgment Form for that exemption requires the owner to certify that the property "is not located within a FEMA-designated Flood Hazard Area and is classified as Flood Zone X," that the value "does not exceed $7,500," and that "The work is limited to cosmetic improvements and/or minor non-structural work, such as:" painting, flooring, drywall finishing, "Other similar non-trade work" and a fence where there is no pool on the property; roofing is not on the form's list. Separately, Florida Building Code, Residential Section R908.1.1 provides: "Not more than 25 percent of the total roof area or roof section of any existing building or structure shall be repaired, replaced or recovered in any 12-month period unless the roof covering on the entire existing roof system or roof section is replaced or recovered to conform to the requirements of this code," except that where the existing roof was built, repaired or replaced under the 2007 Florida Building Code or later, only the repaired, replaced or recovered portion must meet the code in effect. Work begun before the permit is issued is charged a "Triple Fee."
Wind design criteria
The Boca Raton Building Department's Wind Loads memorandum ("Wind Loads Interpretation – 7th Edition Florida Building Code," effective January 1, 2018, issued by the Chief Building Official under Boca Raton Building Regulations Section 19-57) sets one set of wind loads for the entire city, for new buildings and for existing buildings "being repaired, renovated, altered or reconstructed," in place of interpolating the Florida Building Code's wind speed maps. Wind velocity (3-second gust) used in structural calculations: "Risk Category I Buildings and Structures: 157 mph"; "Risk Category II Buildings and Structures: 170 mph"; 182 mph for Risk Category III and IV. "All Buildings and structures shall be considered to be in Exposure Category C, unless Exposure Category D applies, as defined in Florida Building Code 1609.4.3." The memorandum explains that the city's "close proximity to Broward County which is designated in the Florida Building Code as part of the (HVHZ) High Velocity Hurricane Zone in effect means the City of Boca Raton buildings are subjected to virtually the same wind velocity and positive/negative pressures as the buildings located within the HVHZ." The city's Single Family Residence Re-Roofing Permit Affidavit requires the applicant to attest to having read that memorandum "that the wind velocity used for single family residence is 170 mph and that all buildings or structures shall be considered Exposure C unless Exposure D applies," and the city's single-family windload form, drawn up under the Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), Residential, lists "Basic Wind Speed (Vult) 170MPH – 3 SECOND GUST."
Roof layer limit / recover
Florida Building Code, Residential, 8th Edition (2023), Section R908.3 (Recovering versus replacement): "New roof coverings shall not be installed without first removing all existing layers of roof coverings where any of the following conditions occur: 1. Where the existing roof or roof covering is water soaked or has deteriorated to the point that the existing roof or roof covering is not adequate as a base for additional roofing. 2. Where the existing roof covering is wood shingle or shake, slate, clay, cement or asbestos-cement tile. 3. Where the existing roof has two or more applications of any type of roof covering." Its exceptions include complete and separate roofing systems, such as standing-seam metal systems that carry roof loads directly to the structure. The Florida Building Code, Existing Building, 8th Edition (2023), Section 706.3 contains the same three conditions. Boca Raton's Building Regulations (Code Chapter 19) do not amend either section. The city's over-the-counter single-family re-roof permit "is limited to re-roofing of single-family residences with like materials or materials that will not increase the roof load on the structure."
Deck & sheathing requirements
Boca Raton routes existing buildings undergoing repair or alteration to the Florida Building Code, Existing Building (Building Regulations Sec. 19-4). Its Section 706.7 (Mitigation): "When a roof covering on an existing structure with a sawn lumber, wood plank or wood structural panel roof deck is removed and replaced," roof-decking attachment "shall be as required by Section 706.7.1" and "A secondary water barrier shall be provided as required by Section 706.7.2," with the exception: "Structures permitted subject to the Florida Building Code are not required to comply with this section." Section 706.7.1.1 deems sawn lumber or plank decking "secured with at least two nails (minimum size 8d) to each roof framing member it crosses" to be sufficiently connected; Section 706.7.1.2 sets supplemental fastener spacing for wood structural panels. The Residential code carries the same provisions at Section R908.7. The city's Roof Re-Nailing and Secondary Water Barrier Affidavit requires the contractor to certify that the roof diaphragm "was found to be in compliance with Table 706.7.1.2 of the Florida Building Code Eighth Edition (2023), Existing Building, or remediation work was performed," to state the approximate square footage of any replaced diaphragm and the fastener type, and to attach "Abundant photographs demonstrating code compliance." The city's Re-Roofing Mitigation Package sets out the secondary water barrier options (a fully adhered ASTM D1970 underlayment, a 3 3/4-inch self-adhering strip or AAMA 711 Level 3 tape over the joints, or two layers of ASTM D226 Type II, D4869 Type III or IV, or D8257), with the exceptions for slopes under 2:12 with a continuous roof system and for tile systems installed to the code. On roof-to-wall connections, Existing Building Section 706.8 applies where the building is in the wind-borne debris region and has an insured or just value of $300,000 or more, and "Mandated retrofits of the roof-to-wall connection shall not be required beyond a 15 percent increase in the cost of reroofing"; the city's package asks whether the home's permit was applied for on or after January 1, 1988 and, if not, for proof of the building's value, and where retrofits are required it calls for "An additional permit application for Mitigation Retrofit by a residential, building or general contractor." Boca Raton's Building Regulations do not amend these reroofing provisions.
Sales & use tax
6.5% combined (6% Florida state sales and use tax + 0.5% Palm Beach County discretionary sales surtax). The Florida Department of Revenue's Discretionary Sales Surtax Information for Calendar Year 2026 (form DR-15DSS) lists Palm Beach at a .5% total surtax rate: a new .5% school capital outlay surtax that begins January 1, 2026 and expires December 31, 2035; the county's former 1% local government infrastructure surtax was repealed effective December 31, 2025. The Department states that discretionary sales surtax "applies to the first $5,000 of the sales amount on the sale, use, lease, rental, or license to use any item of tangible personal property." Rule 12A-1.051, F.A.C., lists "Roofing work" among real property contracts and provides: "Contractors are the ultimate consumers of materials and supplies they use to perform real property contracts and must pay tax on their costs of those materials and supplies, unless the contractor has entered a retail sale plus installation contract." Such contractors "should charge no tax to their customers, regardless of whether they itemize charges for materials and labor in their proposals or invoices." Repair and full replacement are treated the same way: the rate above is the roofer's cost on materials, not a tax charged to the homeowner.

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The Building Division of the City of Boca Raton Development Services Department reviews and inspects construction on private property inside the city limits and issues building permits, including single-family re-roofing permits. Applications, permit status, fees and inspection scheduling go through the city's Boca eHub portal; plans are uploaded for review through Boca ePlans (ProjectDox).

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Roofing questions: Boca Raton, FL

Do you need a permit to replace a roof in Boca Raton, FL?

Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Boca Raton, FL. Boca Raton Building Regulations Sec. 19-67(3)(a) exempts from a building permit "Alteration, replacement or repair work to a 1- and 2-family dwelling performed by a qualified owner-builder or properly licensed contractor having value of less than $1,000.00 within any 12-month period, provided, however, that such work will not adversely affect: 1. Building wind load protection including roofing, windows, doors and shutters," along with structural components, fire protection, egress and other listed systems. Under Sec. 19-67(2) the exemptions do not apply to 1- and 2-family dwellings in mapped special flood hazard areas unless the building official determines the work is not a substantial improvement. Sec. 19-69 adds that "Ordinary minor repairs or installation of replacement parts may be made with the approval of the building official, without a permit," within the limits it lists. The city's fee schedule lists "roofing, re-roofing" among the additions, alterations and repairs that are charged permit fees. State law: since July 1, 2026, section 553.79(1)(g), Florida Statutes, requires a local government to exempt a single-family owner or the owner's contractor from a permit for "any work valued at less than $7,500 on the owner's property," but not for property "partially or entirely located in a flood hazard area as defined by the Florida Building Code" or for "Any electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical, or gas work performed on property containing a single-family dwelling," and only on a "written request for exemption to the local enforcement agency with a copy of the contract or other documentation demonstrating the nature and the value of the work to be performed." Boca Raton's Residential Permit Exemption Acknowledgment Form for that exemption requires the owner to certify that the property "is not located within a FEMA-designated Flood Hazard Area and is classified as Flood Zone X," that the value "does not exceed $7,500," and that "The work is limited to cosmetic improvements and/or minor non-structural work, such as:" painting, flooring, drywall finishing, "Other similar non-trade work" and a fence where there is no pool on the property; roofing is not on the form's list. Separately, Florida Building Code, Residential Section R908.1.1 provides: "Not more than 25 percent of the total roof area or roof section of any existing building or structure shall be repaired, replaced or recovered in any 12-month period unless the roof covering on the entire existing roof system or roof section is replaced or recovered to conform to the requirements of this code," except that where the existing roof was built, repaired or replaced under the 2007 Florida Building Code or later, only the repaired, replaced or recovered portion must meet the code in effect. Work begun before the permit is issued is charged a "Triple Fee."

Is ice & water shield required in Boca Raton, FL?

No. Florida Building Code, Residential, 8th Edition (2023), Section R905.1.2 reads in full: "Ice barriers. Reserved." Boca Raton's Building Regulations (Code Chapter 19) add no ice barrier requirement. A self-adhered underlayment is still an accepted choice for the secondary water barrier required on reroofs: the city's Re-Roofing Mitigation Package lists, as the first option for shingle and metal roofs, "The entire roof deck shall be covered with an approved self-adhering polymer modified bitumen underlayment complying with ASTM D1970."

Is drip edge required in Boca Raton, FL?

Yes. Florida Building Code, Residential, 8th Edition (2023), Section R905.2.8.5: "Provide drip edge at eaves and gables of shingle roofs." The section applies to shingle roofs; it also sets a 3-inch minimum overlap, requires the drip edge to be installed over the underlayment, and tightens mechanical fastening from 12 inches to 4 inches on center where the allowable-stress design wind speed is 110 mph or greater or the mean roof height exceeds 33 feet. Boca Raton's Building Regulations (Code Chapter 19) do not amend Section R905.2.8.5, and the city's Supplemental Roofing Information Package asks for the "Drip Edge : (Size & Fastener Spacing)" on steep-slope and flat-roof applications.

Can you roof over an existing roof in Boca Raton, FL?

Florida Building Code, Residential, 8th Edition (2023), Section R908.3 (Recovering versus replacement): "New roof coverings shall not be installed without first removing all existing layers of roof coverings where any of the following conditions occur: 1. Where the existing roof or roof covering is water soaked or has deteriorated to the point that the existing roof or roof covering is not adequate as a base for additional roofing. 2. Where the existing roof covering is wood shingle or shake, slate, clay, cement or asbestos-cement tile. 3. Where the existing roof has two or more applications of any type of roof covering." Its exceptions include complete and separate roofing systems, such as standing-seam metal systems that carry roof loads directly to the structure. The Florida Building Code, Existing Building, 8th Edition (2023), Section 706.3 contains the same three conditions. Boca Raton's Building Regulations (Code Chapter 19) do not amend either section. The city's over-the-counter single-family re-roof permit "is limited to re-roofing of single-family residences with like materials or materials that will not increase the roof load on the structure."

Do roofing contractors need a license or registration in Boca Raton, FL?

Yes.

What building code does Boca Raton, FL use?

Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), including the Residential volume (2021 IRC base), effective December 31, 2023 under Rule 61G20-1.001, F.A.C.; the Florida Building Code applies statewide without local adoption. The Building Division's "Current Code in Effect" page lists the Boca Raton Municipal Code of Ordinances and the "Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023)," and the city's current roofing forms are drawn up under the 8th Edition (2023). The city's own administrative code is Chapter 19 of the Code of Ordinances, the City of Boca Raton Building Regulations (Ord. No. 5455, 2018, as amended), which routes detached one- and two-family dwellings to the Florida Building Code, Residential and existing buildings undergoing repair or alteration to the Florida Building Code, Existing Building (Sec. 19-4). Its codified definition still names "the Florida Building Code 6th Edition (2017), as adopted by the Florida Building Commission and as may be amended, supplemented or wholly replaced with a new edition from time to time" (Sec. 19-3). Chapter 19 contains local administrative provisions and local flood-elevation amendments (Sec. 19-238); it contains no amendment to the roofing chapters or the reroofing provisions of the Florida Building Code. The Florida Building Commission's local amendment registry lists no Boca Raton amendments to the 2023 code.