Wind Load
The structural force imposed on a building by wind, calculated per Florida Building Code Section 1609 using the design wind speed for the project's location.
What wind load actually means.
Wind load design under FBC Section 1609 determines the structural framing, fastening pattern, and connections required for buildings, additions, patio covers, and screen enclosures. Northeast Florida's design wind speed varies by location: 130 mph inland (most of Clay, Duval, St. Johns counties) and 140 mph in coastal zones (Ponte Vedra, St. Augustine east of US-1, parts of coastal Duval). Engineering must account for the project-specific wind zone.
- Florida Building Code Section 1609 — wind load design
- ASCE 7 (American Society of Civil Engineers) — minimum design loads
Adjacent definitions.
- Hurricane Rating
A structural classification indicating the wind speed a building or component is designed to withstand.
See the definition - FBC Section 1609
The Florida Building Code section governing wind load design for buildings, additions, patio covers, and screen enclosures.
See the definition - Florida Building Code (FBC)
The unified set of building, residential, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and energy codes governing all construction in Florida.
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