New Construction High Impact Rated Entry Door,Florida Building Code & Impact Requirements In Palm Bay and throughout Florida, new construction must adhere to strict hurricane-resilience standards. Impact Resistance: Florida Building Code requires all exterior door units to be either impact-resistant (certified to standards like TAS 201/202/203 or ASTM E1996) or protected by approved shutters. Permitting: All new construction door projects must be permitted with the local municipality to prove proper hurricane protection is in place. Labeling: Doors must be labeled by the manufacturer to indicate compliance with Florida Product Approval or Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA).