Hurricane Preparedness in Broward County, FL (2026)

Broward County Code § 39-113(b)

(b) Storm shutter placement. Consistent with the provisions of the Florida Building Code, Broward County Edition, as may be amended, it is prohibited to maintain hurricane or storm protective devices or shutters on occupied buildings in a mounted or closed position, thereby impeding egress, light, and/or ventilation, for periods in excess of fifteen (15) consecutive days after a declared hurric...

Broward County Code § 5-88(c)

Accessory structures are permitted below the elevations specified by the Florida Building Code if the accessory structures:(1)Are one-story, not larger than six hundred (600) square feet, and have flood openings in accordance with Section R322.2 of the Florida Building Code, Residential, when located in Special Flood Hazard Areas Zone A, AE, AH, or AO;(2)Are not under elevated buildings;(3)Are ...

Broward County Code § 39-113(a)

Construction site debris and materials storage. Upon the declaration of a hurricane or tropical storm warning by the National Weather Service, all solid waste and construction materials stored upon a construction site shall be removed from the site or adequately secured in such a manner as to prevent such waste or construction materials from becoming windborne objects.(b)Storm shutter placement...