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Florida Building Code Updates Affecting Glazing Projects
Design pressures, HVHZ requirements, and what changes for permits in Broward and Palm Beach.
High-velocity hurricane zone requirements
Broward and Miami-Dade counties fall within the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, which imposes the most demanding product approval and installation standards in the country.
Palm Beach County follows the standard Florida Building Code with elevated wind zones near the coast, so product selection differs across county lines.
Design pressure and why it varies by opening
Design pressure depends on building height, exposure category, opening size, and the location of the opening on the wall. Corner openings frequently require higher-rated products than openings at the center of an elevation.
A proper takeoff calculates pressure for each opening rather than applying one rating to the whole building.
Permitting and inspection sequence
Most jurisdictions require a permit before any opening is altered, an in-progress inspection of anchoring and flashing, and a final inspection after installation.
Skipping the in-progress inspection is a common cause of failed finals and rework, which is why we schedule it before any interior finish work begins.
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