Roofing approvals used to be a background concern. Something you confirmed once and filed away. That era is over.
In high-wind zones, coastal markets, and storm-prone regions across the country, building inspectors are scrutinizing product documentation more closely than ever. Contractors who show up with unapproved materials face delays, failed inspections, and lost bids.
Understanding the difference between Miami-Dade NOA, TDI, and CCRR, and knowing exactly which Epilay products carry them, is now a front-line business skill.
Why Approvals Matter More Than Ever on the Job Site
Building codes across the United States have grown significantly more rigorous in response to catastrophic storm events. High-wind zones, hurricane corridors, and fire-prone regions now require roofing products to demonstrate performance under extreme conditions, not just meet minimum code thresholds.
For roofing contractors, this shift has a direct operational consequence: the materials you specify must carry the right documentation for the market you are working in, or the project stalls.
Epilay engineers its products with this reality in mind. Rather than building to the minimum standard, Epilay pursues multiple independent approvals across its product line so contractors working in demanding markets have a single, trusted source for compliant materials. When an inspector asks for documentation, Epilay products come with the paperwork already done.
What Miami-Dade NOA Means for Your Projects
The Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance, or NOA, is one of the most rigorous product approval standards in the United States. Issued by Miami-Dade County’s Building Code Compliance Office, an NOA confirms that a roofing product has been independently tested and evaluated to perform in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ).
The Florida Building Code mandates NOA-approved products for all roofing assemblies in HVHZ-designated areas. For contractors working in these markets, installing a product without an NOA is not a gray area. It is a code violation.
Even outside the HVHZ, an NOA is widely recognized as a mark of superior performance. Many builders and project owners in coastal markets specify NOA-approved materials as a baseline requirement.
The Epilay lineup has broad Miami-Dade NOA coverage across both mechanically attached and self-adhered categories.
In the mechanically attached synthetic underlayment category, ProtecTite Platinum, ProtecTite Ultra, ProtecTite Superior, and ProtecTite Plasfelt are all Miami-Dade NOA certified.
For self-adhered applications, EpiStik Plus, EpiStik SA-250, and EpiStik Ice & Water all carry Miami-Dade NOA No. 25-0729.09 and Florida Building Code approval No. FL22316.
ProtecKote HU-100, Epilay’s two-component hybrid urethane roof and deck coating, is also Miami-Dade certified. It forms a monolithic, flexible waterproofing membrane and can be applied across a wide range of substrates, including concrete, metal, TPO, EPDM, PVC, clay tiles, and plywood.
Whether the project calls for a mechanically fastened underlayment, a fully adhered sealed deck assembly, or a roof and deck coating system, Epilay has a Miami-Dade certified product for the application.
Understanding TDI Requirements
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) administers a windstorm insurance program that provides coverage for properties in designated catastrophe areas. For roofing contractors working in TDI-regulated regions, product approval is not optional.
Installing non-TDI-approved roofing materials on a covered property can invalidate the homeowner’s windstorm insurance coverage, creating significant liability exposure for the contractor.
Epilay’s entire product lineup carries TDI approval.
In the mechanically attached category, ProtecTite Platinum, ProtecTite Ultra, ProtecTite Superior, ProtecTite Plasfelt, and Shingle Pro are all approved by the Texas Department of Insurance.
On the self-adhered side, EpiStik Plus, EpiStik SA-250, and EpiStik Ice & Water are also TDI-approved. The EpiStrip Granulated Starter Roll carries TDI approval as well, making it a compliant component for complete roof system assemblies in these markets.
How CCRR Supports Code Compliance Across Markets
A Code Compliance Research Report, or CCRR, is a third-party technical evaluation that confirms a product’s compliance with applicable building codes, typically the International Building Code or International Residential Code.
CCRRs are used by architects, building officials, and roofing contractors to verify that a product is acceptable for use across jurisdictions that adopt model building codes. Unlike regional approvals such as Miami-Dade NOA or TDI, a CCRR applies broadly across markets.
It is the document that answers the question: does this product meet code? For commercial projects or any job where an architect or general contractor is reviewing the spec, a CCRR is often the first document requested.
Epilay’s mechanically attached underlayments with Intertek CCRR #1004:
ProtecTite Platinum, ProtecTite Ultra, ProtecTite Superior, ProtecTite Plasfelt, and Shingle Pro all confirm compliance with ASTM D 8257 and other applicable standards.
Epilay’s self-adhered underlayments with Intertek CCRR #1083:
EpiStik Plus, EpiStik SA-250, and EpiStik Ice & Water each carry their own CCRR documentation.
All reports are available for download directly from epilay.com and can be submitted to building officials, architects, or project owners as documentation of code compliance.
Choosing Materials That Meet the Job
Before you price a job in a high-performance market, confirm which approvals the project requires. A few minutes of upfront verification prevents the kind of inspection delays and material swap-outs that cost far more in time and reputation than they ever save in material cost.
When you specify Epilay, you are working with a manufacturer that has already done the approval work across multiple independent standards. The approvals are documented, downloadable, and tied to specific product names. When an inspector, architect, or homeowner asks for documentation, you have it.
Epilay’s approval stack also does not require you to compromise on jobsite performance to get compliance. Every product in the lineup, from Shingle Pro and ProtecTite Plasfelt at the entry level, through ProtecTite Superior, ProtecTite Ultra, and ProtecTite Platinum at the premium tier, to the full self-adhered range of EpiStik SA-250, EpiStik Plus, and EpiStik Ice & Water, plus the EpiStrip Granulated Starter Roll, is built with the performance features contractors depend on. Compliance and performance are not a trade-off with Epilay. They are the same product.
Build With Confidence
Understanding roofing approvals is not about memorizing acronyms. It is about knowing that the materials on your truck are the right ones for that project, and that you can prove it.
Epilay’s complete steep-slope roofing system is built to meet the toughest regional standards in the country. Whether your next project is in an HVHZ, a TDI-regulated windstorm zone, or a commercial market where CCRR documentation is standard, there is an Epilay product with the right approvals already in place.
Visit epilay.com to explore the full product lineup, download approval documents, and find the Epilay underlayment that fits your project requirements.
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