Book Overview
The Florida Building Code -Test Protocols for High Velocity Hurricane Zone, Eighth Edition (2023) is a specialized set of standards developed to ensure that building materials and systems can withstand the extreme wind forces and debris impacts characteristic of Florida’s HVHZ. This code is particularly pertinent to Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, which are designated as HVHZs due to their susceptibility to intense hurricanes.
Key Aspects:
- High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) Standards
- Testing Application Standards (TAS)
- Roofing Application Standard (RAS)
Highlights:
- This specialized volume, effective December 31, 2023, complements the main Florida Building Code by defining rigorous test standards for building components—particularly roofs—used in High-Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ) such as Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
About ICC
International Code Council is a leading organization dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive, coordinated national model construction codes. To date, 48 U.S. states have adopted various international codes from the International Code Council.
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