Cape Coral Wind Load Calculator

Lee County, Florida — Southwest Florida

Cape Coral is Florida's largest city by land area, with over 400 miles of navigable canals. ASCE 7-22 design wind speed for Lee County is 150 mph (Risk Category II). The city is outside the HVHZ but entirely within the Wind-Borne Debris Region.

Cape Coral Wind Speed & Design Parameters

• Design Wind Speed: 150 mph (ASCE 7-22 Risk Category II, ultimate 3-second gust)
• Exposure Category: C (most areas) or D (canals/Gulf)
• HVHZ: No
• Building Code: Florida Building Code (FBC) Section 1609
• Authority Having Jurisdiction: Cape Coral Department of Community Development / Lee County Building Permits

Wind speed verified against the Florida Building Code adopted ASCE 7-22 wind map for Lee County.

Cape Coral Permit Requirements

• Wind-Borne Debris Region: Impact-rated products OR approved hurricane protection required for all glazed openings.
• Canal Properties: Homes along the canal network are typically Exposure C, but waterfront properties within 1 mile of the Caloosahatchee or Gulf require Exposure D.
• Post-Ian Rebuild Activity: Hurricane Ian (2022) caused widespread damage; Cape Coral has issued tens of thousands of replacement window/door permits since then.
• FL Approval Required: All products need a current Florida Product Approval (FL#). NOA is not required but is accepted.

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Related Resources

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