Sarasota Wind Load Calculator

Sarasota County, Florida — Southwest Florida

Sarasota and Sarasota County sit on the Gulf coast between Tampa Bay and Charlotte Harbor. ASCE 7-22 design wind speed is 140 mph (Risk Category II). The county includes Venice, North Port, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, and Englewood — all subject to the same design pressures.

Sarasota Wind Speed & Design Parameters

• Design Wind Speed: 140 mph (ASCE 7-22 Risk Category II, ultimate 3-second gust)
• Exposure Category: C or D (Gulf / Bay)
• HVHZ: No
• Building Code: Florida Building Code (FBC) Section 1609
• Authority Having Jurisdiction: Sarasota County Planning & Development Services / City of Sarasota Building Department

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

Sarasota Permit Requirements

• Wind-Borne Debris Region: All of Sarasota County falls within the WBDR. Impact-rated products or approved shutters are required for all glazed openings.
• Barrier Island Exposure D: Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Lido Key, Casey Key, and Manasota Key all use Exposure D.
• Active Permit Volume: Sarasota County issues ~25,000+ window and door permits per year. Reports are formatted for the county's online permitting portal.
• FL Approval: Florida Product Approval (FL#) required on every opening. NOA optional but accepted.

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Related Resources

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