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Kenedy County, TX.

Kenedy is a coastal TX jurisdiction — design wind 150 mph.

Indexed WBDR Coastal
Adopted edition

Local adoption (Home Rule)

Inherits from TX state floor.

Design wind speed

150 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

Kenedy County Building Department

Common amendments + overlays

What's specific to this county.

  • §01 WBDR — Wind-Borne Debris Region rules trigger impact-rated glazing or shutters.
  • §02 Coastal flood-zone overlays (FEMA AE/VE).

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