Adopted edition
FBC 2023
Local amendments override state floor.
FL · County
Miami-Dade County, FL.
Miami-Dade is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone — design wind 175 mph, NOA mandatory.
Design wind speed
175 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
Miami-Dade County — miamidade.gov
www.miamidade.gov/global/economy/building/home.pageCommon 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
6 cities indexed in Miami-Dade County.
Each city page lists the local amendments (if any), parent county, and the local permit office.
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