Southeast Florida, Florida — High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ)
ASCE 7-22 wind load design pressure calculator for Broward County, Florida. The Florida Building Code-adopted basic wind speed for Broward County is 175 mph (Risk Category II, ultimate 3-second gust). The county seat is Fort Lauderdale, serving major cities including Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Davie, Sunrise.
Print-ready ASCE 7-22 wind load calculation sheets formatted for Broward County building permit submissions. Includes opening schedule, design pressures per zone, and FBC Section 1609 compliance language.
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The Florida Building Code-adopted ASCE 7-22 basic wind speed commonly used for Broward County is 175 mph (Risk Category II, ultimate 3-second gust). This is a representative county value for typical residential and commercial projects in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs and surrounding areas. Site-specific conditions such as exposure category, risk category, and exact location can change the applicable value — verify against the official FBC wind maps or with your local building department before permit submission.
Yes. Broward County is in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone. Windows, doors, and shutters installed in Broward County generally require Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance (NOA) or equivalent HVHZ product approval, and impact protection is generally required for openings. Confirm project-specific requirements with your local building department.
Window and door replacement permit applications in Broward County commonly include: a completed permit application, product approval documents (Miami-Dade NOA), wind load / design pressure calculations for each opening, and — for work over the statutory threshold — a Notice of Commencement recorded with the Broward County Clerk of Courts. Requirements vary by municipality and project; verify the exact checklist with your local building department in Fort Lauderdale or your city.