Window Wind Load

Tampa Wind Load Calculator for Windows & Doors

Generate ASCE 7-22 design pressure calculations for Tampa and Hillsborough County window and door permits. The Tampa Bay area has design wind speeds of 150–165 mph under Florida Building Code Section 1609.

Tampa Bay Wind Speed & Design Parameters

Parameter	Value
Design Wind Speed	150–165 mph (ASCE 7-22)
Exposure Category	B, C, or D (varies by proximity to Tampa Bay or Gulf)
Product Approval	Florida Product Approval (FL#) required

Tampa Exposure Categories

Exposure D — Davis Islands, Harbour Island, waterfront South Tampa (within 1 mi of Tampa Bay or Gulf). Highest pressures.
Exposure C — Suburban Tampa, New Tampa, Westchase, Brandon, most Hillsborough County projects.
Exposure B — Dense urban South Tampa with established tree canopy and block structure.

Cities Covered

Tampa, Brandon, Plant City, Temple Terrace, Riverview, Valrico, Lutz, Land O Lakes, Sun City Center, Apollo Beach. Also serves Pinellas County (Clearwater, St. Petersburg), Pasco County, and Polk County.

Wind-Borne Debris Region

Most of Hillsborough County is within Florida's Wind-Borne Debris Region. All glazed openings must have impact-rated products (FL# approved) or approved hurricane shutters.

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