Hurricane Preparedness in Palm Beach County, FL (2026)

Palm Beach County Code § 7-52, Florida Building Code Amendment § 105.15 (Opening Protection)

105.15 Opening protection. When any activity requiring a building permit that is applied for on or after July 1, 2008, and for which the estimated cost is $50,000 or more for a site built single-family detached residential structure that is located in the wind borne debris region as defined in this Code and that has an insured value of $750,000 or more, or, if the site built single-family detac...

Palm Beach County Code § 7-52 (Florida Building Code § 110.3, Building Inspections, Items 5–5.1, as locally amended)

5. Roofing inspection. Shall at a minimum be made in at least two inspections and include the following building components: Dry-in, Insulation, Roof coverings, Insulation on roof deck (according to submitted energy calculation), Flashing, Sheathing. 5.1. Re-Roof sheathing inspection. An affidavit with a notarized signature of a state or locally licensed roofing contractor for the installation ...

Palm Beach County Code § 9-38

This section shall be known as the "Palm Beach County Post-Disaster Debris Recovery Ordinance."(b)Declaration of finding and intent. The board finds that in the event of a disaster occurring in the county a public health and safety threat may result from the generation of widespread debris throughout the county, that such debris constitutes a hazardous environment for all modes of movement and ...