State comparison
Multi-state restoration: where state rules diverge.
A regional contractor working across multiple states sees a different floor in each. Wind speed, special-zone overlays, permit requirements, climate zones — each varies. Compare state-by-state across our priority markets (FL, VA, MD, DC) and beyond.
What changes
Six dimensions where states diverge.
Adopted code edition
Florida runs FBC 2023. California runs CBC 2022. Texas defers to the IRC with county-level overrides. The same job in two states starts from a different base document.
Wind speed mapping
ASCE 7 maps differ by region. Florida coastal counties hit 150+ mph design wind. Texas coastal Tier I tops 130 mph. Inland Midwest sits at 90-105 mph. Fastener spec follows.
Special-zone overlays
HVHZ in Miami-Dade and Broward (FL). WUI in California, Colorado, Arizona, parts of Texas. Wind-borne debris regions along the Gulf Coast and Atlantic. Each adds line items.
Permit + inspection
Some states are permit-by-ordinance (Florida — Notice of Commencement required). Others are inspection-only. Some require manufacturer Notices of Acceptance per product (HVHZ).
Climate zones
IECC requires R-30 in zone 1 and R-60 in zone 5. The same insulation upgrade lands at different cost per square foot. Climate zone is from the IECC map, not from "warm vs cold."
Manufacturer compliance
FL Product Approval (statewide) + Miami-Dade NOA (county). Texas WPI-8 windstorm certification. California CalGreen + Title 24. Each has its own compliance track.
How to use comparison
For a multi-state regional contractor, compare your service-area states up front: pull the per- state code packet template, see where the dimensions diverge, and build per-state scope add-ons. The comparison view shows the per-section diff so you don't author 5 templates from scratch.
For a contractor expanding into a new state, compare the new state to your home state. Surface the differences, focus the onboarding on those, and don't waste training time on the parts that are the same.
Compare codes for two states.
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