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What is the difference between Florida Building Code and Dade County Code?

April 26, 2017building code dade county difference Florida

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What is the difference between Florida Building Code and Dade County Code?

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Shutter codes for Dade County were created shortly after Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Florida Building Code was adopted by Florida in March of 2002 for predominantly all counties that border Florida’s coast. Dade County has more stringent regulations— shutters and homes must be built to withstand a 155 mph wind load. Florida Building code requires homes to withstand only a 130 mph wind load. Certain areas around the Gulf Coast (barrier islands) have adopted a higher wind load then 130 mph.