Fort Lauderdale Wind Load Calculator

Broward County, Florida — Southeast Florida (HVHZ)

Fort Lauderdale and all of Broward County sit inside the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ). Every window, door, storefront, or sliding glass door requires a current Miami-Dade NOA — a Florida Product Approval (FL#) alone is not sufficient. ASCE 7-22 design wind speed for Broward is 175 mph (Risk Category II).

Fort Lauderdale Wind Speed & Design Parameters

• Design Wind Speed: 175 mph (ASCE 7-22 Risk Category II, ultimate 3-second gust)
• Exposure Category: C or D (coastal)
• HVHZ: Yes — Miami-Dade NOA required for all openings
• Building Code: Florida Building Code (FBC) Section 1609 + HVHZ provisions
• Authority Having Jurisdiction: Fort Lauderdale Building Services / Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals

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

Fort Lauderdale Permit Requirements

• HVHZ Required: Broward County is one of only two HVHZ counties (with Miami-Dade). All glazed openings require Miami-Dade NOA approval.
• Impact or Shutters: Impact-rated assemblies OR approved hurricane shutters are mandatory for all openings in the Wind-Borne Debris Region.
• Exposure C/D: Properties within 1 mile of the Atlantic Ocean or Intracoastal use Exposure D; inland Broward uses Exposure C.
• Inspector-Ready: Our reports include FBC Section 1609 + HVHZ compliance language accepted by Fort Lauderdale plan reviewers.

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Related Resources

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