2020 Florida Building Code - Test Protocols for High Velocity Hurricane Zones, 7th Edition
2020 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE - TEST PROTOCOLS FOR HIGH VELOCITY HURRICANE ZONES, 7TH EDITION
The 2020 Florida Building Code – Test Protocols for High Velocity Hurricane Zones, 7th Edition, published by the Florida Building Commission under the authority of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), provides standardized engineering and construction requirements for structures located within Florida’s designated High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ). This edition aligns with standards recognized by the Florida Building Commission and includes the latest ASTM and TAS testing methods for wind resistance, impact protection, and product performance certification. It is an essential reference for contractors, engineers, architects, and inspectors preparing for Florida state construction and contractor license exams through 1 Exam Prep, covering building envelope testing, glazing requirements, and structural load compliance. The manual supports study for DBPR contractor categories such as General, Building, and Residential Contractor licenses, emphasizing hurricane mitigation and compliance verification within Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
The 7th Edition (2020) update to the Florida Building Code: Test Protocols for High Velocity Hurricane Zone updates the 6th Edition 2017 Florida Building Code: Test Protocols for High Velocity Hurricane Zone. Adopted state. Effective Date: December 31, 2020.
