Miami-Dade Wind-Rated Screening — Engineered for the HVHZ

Strong, code-ready rooftop and ground screening solutions for Miami-Dade County applications.

PalmSHIELD Forte (rooftop) and Elite (ground) systems — Miami-Dade Product Control approvals pending (see timelines below). Designed to meet the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone standards and Florida Building Code wind-load requirements.

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A hurricane-swept area with severe property damage, except for an unharmed rooftop equipment screening system.

Engineered for Miami-Dade HVHZ Requirements

PalmSHIELD’s Forte rooftop and Elite ground systems are designed to meet the strict High-Velocity Hurricane Zone standards required in Miami-Dade County. Every component—from structural framing to anchor design—is engineered to withstand extreme wind pressures and reduce permitting obstacles for your project.

Built for Extreme Wind Loads & Tough Environments

Our engineered picture-frame designs deliver exceptional strength, stability, and long-term durability. Even before final Miami-Dade NOA approval, Forte and Elite systems are developed using Florida Building Code and ASCE wind-load methods to ensure they’re ready to perform where it matters most.

Versatile Screening for Critical Equipment Protection

Whether safeguarding rooftop mechanical units or ground-level HVAC equipment, generators, or dumpsters, PalmSHIELD’s louvered and solid-panel systems provide airflow, security, and architectural appeal. Designed for high-risk coastal regions, our solutions enhance safety while maintaining a clean, modern aesthetic.

Advancing Toward Miami-Dade Wind-Load Certification

Designed to Meet HVHZ & Miami-Dade Compliance Standards

PalmSHIELD manufactures architectural screening and equipment enclosures engineered for high-wind environments. Our rooftop Forte system (pending Miami-Dade approval — estimated May 2026) and ground Elite screens (pending approval — estimated late January 2026) are being tested and documented to comply with Miami-Dade County and Florida Building Code wind design requirements.

Miami-Dade approvals (NOAs) confirm that screening systems meet local HVHZ performance expectations and are widely accepted by building officials and project teams.

miami dade county certification timeline

January – 2026
Palmshield elite miami-dade certified

The Elite ground screen system is in the final phase of Miami-Dade Product Control review. Approval will confirm its compliance with HVHZ wind-load standards for ground-level equipment protection.

May – 2026
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The Forte rooftop system is currently undergoing Miami-Dade testing and documentation. Once approved, it will carry an NOA verifying its performance under rigorous rooftop wind-load requirements.

Why Miami-Dade approval matters

  • Regulatory Acceptance : Miami-Dade Product Control issues Notices of Acceptance (NOAs) for products that meet stringent local testing and documentation requirements — an NOA simplifies permitting and inspections. VIEW SOURCE
  • HVHZ performance expectations: Miami-Dade lies inside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ), which uses design wind speeds (3-second gusts) defined by the Florida Building Code/ASCE standards — products intended for this zone must be tested to those wind loads. VIEW SOURCE
  • Peace of mind for owners and specifiers: Approved products reduce risk in permitting, insurance underwriting, and long-term lifecycle performance.

Forte Rooftop Screening — Designed for HVHZ Performance

Pending Miami-Dade approval (estimated May 2026). Forte rooftop screens combine a structural picture-frame design with louvers engineered to provide maximum airflow while maintaining 100% direct visual screening — now being documented for HVHZ wind-load compliance and NOA submission.

  • Engineered picture-frame for strength and serviceability
  • Tested attachment options for rooftop mechanical equipment anchorage (designed to meet local product testing requirements)
  • Low profile aesthetic that integrates with rooftop equipment layouts
Forte Rooftop Specifications

Elite Ground Screens — Secure, High-Wind Rated Enclosures

Pending Miami-Dade approval (estimated late January 2026). Elite ground screens are designed for high-wind exposures around HVAC, generators, transformers, and dumpster enclosures, with structural design to meet HVHZ performance targets.

  • Fully enclosed panel option available for maximum security and visual screening
  • Engineered mounts and anchors specified for wind-load capacity
  • Contemporary finishes and custom sizing for architectural projects
Elite Ground Screen Specifications

Technical Basis & Testing (Florida Building Code, ASCE)

Design Basis

Florida Building Code and ASCE wind-design provisions using the 3-second gust wind speed methodology used for HVHZ. Refer to product NOA when issued for exact allowable design pressures and approved attachment details.

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Testing & Documentation

Miami-Dade NOA process requires laboratory test data, structural analysis, and installation drawings; acceptance demonstrates compliance for use in Miami-Dade and other jurisdictions that accept the NOA.

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FAQ

The Miami-Dade Product Control section issues Notices of Acceptance (NOAs) after reviewing test data and documentation to confirm products meet local code and HVHZ requirements. An NOA simplifies permitting and demonstrates documented performance for building officials.

HVHZ (High-Velocity Hurricane Zone) is a special designation in the Florida Building Code that applies to Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Products used in HVHZ must meet higher wind-load design expectations (code uses 3-second gust wind speeds and ASCE design methods).

Current internal schedule (provided to this page): Forte rooftop — estimated May 2026; Elite ground screens — estimated late January 2026. We’ll post the NOAs and downloadable spec packages here immediately after issuance.

The NOA will include allowable design pressures, approved spans, installation details and labeling guidance — all items your permitting official will want to see. Use the NOA to streamline inspections and to specify the product in contract documents.

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