Does my pool cage count as the required pool safety barrier in Orange County?

It can. Under the Florida Building Code, a screen enclosure can serve as the residential pool barrier when it is engineered and permitted with self-closing, self-latching gates and barrier-compliant screen panels. An unpermitted cage does not qualify — the barrier function only counts once the structure is engineered, permitted and inspected.

Do you submit pool enclosure plans through Orange County Fast Track?

Yes. Orange County uses the Fast Track online permitting system, and county submission is included in every pool enclosure package. We prepare digital plan sets formatted for electronic review and respond to reviewer comments directly. Homes inside Orlando, Winter Park, Apopka, Ocoee or Winter Garden are filed with whichever city building department reviews the address.

Do you need to visit my Orange County property to engineer the pool cage?

No site visit is needed. We engineer the pool enclosure from your property survey, deck dimensions and photos of the house wall where the super-gutter attaches. The entire process — proposal, engineering, sealing and Fast Track submission — is handled 100% remotely.

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Pool Enclosure (Pool Cage) Permit Engineering — Orange County, FL

Q: How long does an Orange County pool cage permit take?

Your PE-sealed pool enclosure package is ready in 5 to 7 business days. Once submitted through Orange County Fast Track, county review time varies with workload — commonly a few weeks for a residential pool enclosure. If the reviewer requests changes, our revisions are free until the permit is approved.

Q: What wind speed applies to pool enclosures in Orange County?

Design wind speed in Orange County is typically around 139 mph (Vult) per ASCE 7-22, confirmed per site during design. A tall pool cage catches significant component-and-cladding pressure, so exposure category and enclosure height drive the beam, upright and anchor sizing for your specific address.

Signed & sealed structural engineering for pool screen enclosures across Orlando, Winter Park, Apopka, Ocoee and Winter Garden. We design the clear-span screen roof, the super-gutter connection to your house, and the deck-edge footings — then submit the package through Orange County Fast Track for you.

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Orange County Pool Cages

Engineering Built for Central Florida Pool Enclosures

A pool cage is not just a screen room with water underneath it. It is usually the tallest aluminum structure on the property, tied directly into the house wall, standing over a wet deck edge and open water. In Orange County — from lakefront lots in Winter Park to new pool decks in Winter Garden and Horizon West — those conditions change how the enclosure has to be engineered, and reviewers know it. We prepare pool-specific packages that address the real load path, not a generic screen-room drawing.

✓ Large clear-span mansard, hip or gable screen roof design
✓ Super-gutter attachment engineered into the host wall
✓ Deck-edge and waterline footing / anchor design
✓ Component-and-cladding wind pressures for a tall cage
✓ Wind load analysis per ASCE 7-22 for your exact address
✓ Barrier-compliant screen & gate details per FBC 2023
✓ PE-sealed by FL Licensed Engineer #102290
✓ Fast Track submission & reviewer responses included

Pool enclosure (pool cage) permit engineering in Orange County Florida

County Requirements

What Orange County Requires for a Pool Enclosure Permit

A pool cage in Orange County needs signed and sealed, site-specific engineering — and because the enclosure often doubles as the pool safety barrier, the review looks at more than just wind. Here is what your application has to carry.

Signed & Sealed Site-Specific Engineering

Drawings and calculations must be prepared for your pool cage at your address, per FBC 2023 and ASCE 7-22, and sealed by a Florida Professional Engineer. Reviewers verify that upright spacing, beam spans, the super-gutter connection and every anchor match the wind loads calculated for your site.

Fast Track Digital Submission

Orange County runs the Fast Track online permitting portal. Pool enclosure plans are submitted as signed and sealed electronic sets. Homes inside Orlando, Winter Park, Apopka, Ocoee or Winter Garden may be reviewed by the city building department instead — we file with whichever jurisdiction covers your address.

Design Wind Speed

Wind speed here is typically around 139 mph (Vult), confirmed per site during design. A tall pool cage picks up large component-and-cladding uplift and suction, so the exact exposure category and enclosure height drive the whole package — not a statewide average.

The Cage as Your Pool Barrier

Under the Florida Building Code the screen enclosure can serve as the required residential pool barrier when it is engineered with self-closing, self-latching gates and barrier-rated screen. That detailing is part of our pool package, not an afterthought — and it only counts once the structure is permitted and inspected.

Services & Pricing

Flat-Rate Permit Packages for Orange County

The pool enclosure package starts at a flat $2,000 — drawings, calculations, seal, and Fast Track submission. Other outdoor-structure services we permit in Orange County are below.

Service	Flat Rate
Pool Enclosure (Pool Cage / Screen over Pool)	$2,000
Screen Enclosure / Screen Room (No Pool)	$1,500
Lanai Enclosure	$1,200
Covered Patio	$1,200
Pergola	$1,000
Outdoor Kitchen	$900
Concrete Slab	$900
Pool Demolition	$800

100% Remote Process

How It Works — No Site Visit Needed

We engineer your pool cage from your survey and photos, so there is nothing to schedule. Homeowners and pool contractors from Orlando to Winter Garden follow the same four steps.

Send Your Details

Address, pool deck dimensions, cage height — plus your survey and photos of the host wall

Same-Day Proposal

Flat-rate PDF proposal by email with full scope, price and timeline

We Engineer & Seal

Roof spans, super-gutter connection and footings, PE-sealed in 5–7 business days

We Submit to the County

Filed through Fast Track or your city portal · revisions free until approved

Why Orange County Chooses Us

Why Orlando-Area Pool Contractors & Homeowners Work With Franca Engineering

We are based in the neighboring Kissimmee/Orlando area, so Orange County jurisdictions — and the extra scrutiny a pool enclosure gets over a plain screen room — are familiar ground for us. Aluminum and pool contractors send us repeat work because a package that clears Fast Track on the first review keeps their pool builds on schedule.

The Whole Load Path, Not Just the Roof

We engineer the clear-span screen roof, the super-gutter connection into the house, and the deck-edge footings as one system. That is where pool cages actually fail — at the connections — and it is what reviewers look for.

One Engineer, Direct Line

You talk directly to the Florida PE who seals your drawings. Questions about your Orlando or Apopka pool enclosure get answered by the person responsible for the seal — no project managers, no call centers.

Submission & Revisions Included

We file through Fast Track, track the review, and answer county comments at no extra charge until your pool cage permit is approved. The flat rate you see is the flat rate you pay.

Cleber Franca Neto, PE

Florida Licensed Professional Engineer #102290

Based in the Kissimmee/Orlando metro — Orange County is local territory
Direct communication from start to finish — no middlemen
Real construction field experience — not just a desk engineer
Same-day proposal · 5–7 day engineering turnaround
Serving all 67 Florida counties remotely

Orange County FAQ

Pool Enclosure Permit — Frequently Asked Questions

How long does an Orange County pool cage permit take? ▾

Your PE-sealed pool enclosure package is ready in 5–7 business days. County review through Fast Track varies with workload — commonly a few weeks for a residential pool enclosure. If the reviewer requests changes, our revisions are free until the permit is approved.

What wind speed applies to pool enclosures in Orange County? ▾

Typically around 139 mph (Vult) per ASCE 7-22, confirmed per site during design. A tall pool cage catches heavy component-and-cladding pressure, so exposure category and enclosure height drive the beam, upright and anchor sizing for your address.

Does my pool cage count as the required pool safety barrier? ▾

It can. Under the Florida Building Code a screen enclosure can serve as the residential pool barrier when it is engineered and permitted with self-closing, self-latching gates and barrier-rated screen. An unpermitted cage does not qualify — the barrier only counts once the structure is permitted and inspected.

Do you submit through Orange County Fast Track? ▾

Yes. Fast Track is Orange County's online permitting system, and submission is included in every pool enclosure package. Homes inside Orlando, Winter Park, Apopka, Ocoee or Winter Garden are filed with whichever city building department reviews the address.

Do you need to visit my property? ▾

No. We engineer the pool cage from your survey, deck dimensions and photos of the host wall where the super-gutter attaches — the whole process is 100% remote, from proposal to approved permit.

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Ready to Permit Your Orange County Pool Cage?

Send your survey and a few photos today — get a flat-rate proposal the same day and a PE-sealed, Fast Track-ready pool enclosure package in 5–7 business days.

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