No. Any repairs, alterations, or additons to a home must comply with the Florida Building Code - Existing Building, which has separate standards than the Florida Building Code that is used for new construction. It is specifically for work done on existing structures and does not require that everything be brought up to current code for new buildings. For replacement bedroom windows, it only requires two things:

1. The replacement window must be the manufacturer’s largest size that will fit within the existing frame or existing rough opening.
2. The new window must provide equal or greater opening area as the one it replaces, and can be of the same operating style—so you can even replace jalousie with jalousie if you want.

    Here is the full citation, which is at 702.5 of the 2017 edition of the code:

    Also, see our blog post Why are window security bars dangerous?

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• How difficult is it to change a window to french doors or a sliding glass door?

• How do you determine if a door is left-handed or right-handed?

• What are the common problems you find inspecting windows?

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• What do those numbers on the manufacturer's stickers in new windows mean?

• What does a home inspector check on an electric garage door? 

• What is the tempered label on glass at windows and sliding glass doors called?

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