Product Approval Process Manufacturers of construction products and assemblies seeking to obtain approval of their products may obtain Miami-Dade County services including the review of the technical documentation (tests, reports, engineering analysis, installation procedures, etc.)
N.O.A stands for Notice of Acceptance, a document issued by the Miami Dade County after a rigorous test, where it is certified that a impact door or window model is suitable for commercial operation and has passed the impact resistance test in case of extreme weather.
The most populous county in Florida, Miami-Dade County is home to 34 incorporated municipalities, cities, towns and villages, as well as to unincorporated communities and neighborhoods.
State approval by the Florida Building Commission shows builders, architects, building officials and inspectors that your products have completed rigorous testing requirements and meet the standards specified in the Florida Building Code. No further documentation is required.
It signifies that a particular product or material has passed stringent testing requirements and is approved for use in construction projects within Miami-Dade County and other areas following the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) building code.
The Miami, Dade, notice of acceptance or NOA, is specific to these high velocity hurricane zones, and will over-ride the Florida Product Approval. The property location will determine it's a risk category and the requirement to withstand 156-185 mph winds.
Appointments are needed to file an application and can be scheduled between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday - Friday. To schedule an appointment, please call 305-375-2640. Online Applications may be filed online at SelfService#/home First time users will need to create an account.