Adopted edition
FBC 2023
Local amendments override state floor.
FL · County
Broward County, FL.
Broward is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone — design wind 170 mph, NOA mandatory.
Design wind speed
170 mph
ASCE 7 Risk Cat II, 3-second gust at 33 ft. Drives fastener spacing, hold-downs, and opening protection.
Climate zone (IECC)
1A
Drives R-value, fenestration U-factor, and air-leakage envelope rules.
Special zones
- HVHZ
- WBDR
- WUI
- FEMA SFHA possible
Permit office
Broward County — broward.org
www.broward.org/Building/BuildingPermitsCommon amendments + overlays
What's specific to this county.
- §01 HVHZ — High-Velocity Hurricane Zone provisions (FBC Chapter 16) apply countywide.
- §02 NOA required for impact-rated openings, roof-cover assemblies, and accessory components.
- §03 Coastal flood-zone overlays (FEMA AE/VE).
- §04 County has local amendments to the state floor — consult the building department.
City directory
15 cities indexed in Broward County.
Each city page lists the local amendments (if any), parent county, and the local permit office.
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