Where is the Windborne Debris Region? Why Does it Matter? Is it Going to Change?
Tue, Sep 02, 2025
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director - September 2025
Under statute 553.844 Windstorm Loss Mitigation; Requirements for Roofs and Roof Opening Protection, Florida mandates that the Florida Building Commission d... Read More
Governor Signs FRSA-Backed Legislation Enabling Roof-to-Wall Connections
Mon, Jul 07, 2025
Chris Dawson, Attorney & Lobbyist, GrayRobinson - July 2025
On May 19, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 715 (HB 715) into law, enacting significant updates to Florida’s roofing regulations. Effective immediately, the law intro... Read More
Roofing Day in Tallahassee, Part 1
Tue, Jun 24, 2025
Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director
At the end of March, FRSA held its third annual Roofing Day in Tallahassee, where a small group of members visited the Capitol to speak with legislators. The event mirrored NRCA’s successful Roofing Day in D.... Read More
Reflecting on 2024 and the Challenges that Await in 2025
Mon, Dec 09, 2024
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director - December 2024
As 2024 comes to an end, I'd like to reflect on some of the challenges that we’ve faced this year and those we will face going forward. The year b... Read More
The Importance of Addressing Roof-to-Wall Connections
Sun, Aug 25, 2024
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director - August 2024
Since the implementation of the Florida Building Code (FBC) in 2002, the resilience of Florida’s buildings has been at the forefront of the code&rsq... Read More
