Southeast Florida, Florida
ASCE 7-22 wind load design pressure calculator for Palm Beach County, Florida. The Florida Building Code-adopted basic wind speed for Palm Beach County is 165 mph (Risk Category II, ultimate 3-second gust). The county seat is West Palm Beach, serving major cities including West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Jupiter, Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens.
Print-ready ASCE 7-22 wind load calculation sheets formatted for Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County is 165 mph (Risk Category II, ultimate 3-second gust). This is a representative county value for typical residential and commercial projects in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach 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.
No. Palm Beach County is outside the High Velocity Hurricane Zone, so Florida Product Approval (FL#) documentation is typically used for windows and doors. Impact-rated or shuttered openings may still be required in wind-borne debris regions — confirm with the Palm Beach County building department or your municipality.
Window and door replacement permit applications in Palm Beach County commonly include: a completed permit application, product approval documents (FL# Product Approval), wind load / design pressure calculations for each opening, and — for work over the statutory threshold — a Notice of Commencement recorded with the Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller. Requirements vary by municipality and project; verify the exact checklist with your local building department in West Palm Beach or your city.