Palm Beach County code requires wind-rated panels. We install Clopay, DAB Hurricane Master, and Amarr hurricane-load product lines — all with Miami-Dade NOA approval and full impact glazing options.
When a garage door blows in, internal pressure spikes 50–80% — and that's what lifts roofs. Florida Building Code requires wind-rated panels in HVHZ (High Velocity Hurricane Zone) areas, which includes all of Palm Beach County east of US-441.
If your door was installed before 2002 — or your installer skipped the wind kit — you're not code-compliant. Insurance may deny claims and inspections will fail at resale.
See compliant products →All garage doors in HVHZ must meet +50 psf positive / -60 psf negative pressure ratings minimum. Doors must also pass large missile impact test (9 lb 2x4 at 50 ft/s) or be paired with approved shutters.
All three meet PBC code. Difference is panel construction, insulation, and finish. We carry stock of every model below.
| Spec | Clopay Coachman | Hurricane Master Most popular | Amarr Hurricane HD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind pressure rating | +52 / -58 psf | +58 / -65 psf | +50 / -60 psf |
| Miami-Dade NOA | ✓ #19-1108.03 | ✓ #20-0212.04 | ✓ #18-0731.11 |
| Large-missile impact | ✓ Optional glazing | ✓ Standard panel | ✓ Optional glazing |
| Insulation (R-value) | R-9 to R-18.4 | R-12 to R-19 | R-13 to R-19 |
| Panel construction | 3-layer steel/poly | 3-layer steel/poly/steel (TruChoice) | 3-layer steel/poly |
| Color options | 14 factory finishes | 17 finishes + woodgrain | 10 finishes |
| Warranty (panel / hardware) | 1 year | 1 year | 20 yr / 3 yr |
| Lift Kings labor warranty | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
| Lead time | 2–3 weeks | In stock (most sizes) | 3–4 weeks |
| Installed price (16×7, single) | $3,200 – $4,800 | $3,900 – $5,400 | $2,900 – $4,200 |
Prices include door, hardware, install, removal & haul-away, permitting, and inspection. Two-car doors (16×7) shown. 8×7 and 9×7 sizes available at lower price points.
We measure, photograph, and quote on-site. within range.
We pull the PBC permit, file the NOA, and order the panels.
Single-day install, 6–8 hours. We haul away your old door.
PBC inspector confirms code compliance. You get the certificate.
Pre-FBC 1620 — no wind rating. Insurance may deny hurricane claims.
Structural integrity is compromised even if the door still operates.
If you can't find the Miami-Dade NOA label, the door isn't certified.
Wind-rated panels stay rigid up to spec. Flex = under-rated.
Salt-air corrosion on the panel substrate weakens wind resistance.
If a 4-point inspection flagged the door, replacement is usually required.
Yes. Palm Beach County requires a permit for any garage door replacement, with a final inspection to confirm code compliance. We pull the permit, file the NOA, and schedule the inspector — included in our installed price.
Usually yes — if your opener is under 10 years old and rated for the new door's weight. Wind-rated panels are heavier than non-rated, so we'll check spring tension and rail length on the estimate. If the opener can't handle it, we'll quote that separately.
A single 16×7 door is about 6–8 hours from arrival to test cycle. We haul away your old door same-day. The inspection happens 5–10 business days later.
Wind-rated means the door withstands the pressure of high winds without deforming. Impact-rated means it also passes the large-missile test (a 9 lb 2x4 at 50 ft/s). PBC code requires wind-rated; impact-rated lets you skip shutters. We default to impact-rated panels on every quote.
Most PBC carriers offer a wind mitigation credit of $300–$900/year for a certified hurricane-rated door. We provide the certificate; you submit it to your insurer. ROI is typically 4–6 years just from premium savings.
Book a free estimate. We'll measure, quote, and walk you through every spec before you decide.