Atlantic City Wind Load Calculator

Atlantic County, New Jersey — Jersey Shore (Mid-Atlantic)

Atlantic City sits on Absecon Island along New Jersey's Atlantic coast. ASCE 7-22 design wind speed for coastal Atlantic County is approximately 120 mph (Risk Category II). The Jersey Shore has been an active rebuild region since Hurricane Sandy (2012).

Atlantic City Wind Speed & Design Parameters

• Design Wind Speed: ~120 mph (approximate) (ASCE 7-22 Risk Category II, ultimate 3-second gust)
• Exposure Category: C or D (Atlantic / barrier island)
• HVHZ: No
• Building Code: New Jersey Uniform Construction Code (NJ UCC) — IBC 2021 referencing ASCE 7-22
• Authority Having Jurisdiction: Atlantic City Construction Office / Atlantic County

Approximate value — verify with AHJ. The ~120 mph (approximate) figure is a representative ASCE 7-22 Risk Category II value for Atlantic City. Always confirm site-specific wind speed with the Atlantic City Construction Office / Atlantic County or via ATC Hazards by Location before submitting a permit application.

Atlantic City Permit Requirements

• Approximate Per ASCE 7-22: The 120 mph figure is a representative Risk Cat II value per ASCE 7-22 wind maps. Always verify the exact site value with the Atlantic City Construction Office before submission.
• Barrier Island Exposure D: Absecon Island, Brigantine, and other Jersey Shore barrier islands use Exposure D (within 1 mile of open Atlantic).
• Post-Sandy Code: New Jersey heavily updated building practices after Hurricane Sandy (2012). Many shore communities require elevated construction per FEMA flood maps, which raises mean roof height for wind calcs.
• Verify with AHJ: Use ATC Hazards by Location for the precise wind speed at your project address.

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Related Resources

• Mid-Atlantic Page
• ASCE 7-22 Calculator Methodology
• Window & Door Design Pressure Guide
• Wind Load Reports for Building Permits