Hurricane Shutters
Hurricane Preparedness
Requirements for hurricane shutters or impact-resistant windows, including approved types, installation standards, and pre-storm deployment rules.
How Hurricane Shutters Rules Differ by Place
Homestead, FL: Homestead Hurricane Shutter Requirements
Heavy RestrictionsHomestead is in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) requiring all openings (windows, doors, garage doors) to have hurricane protection. Options include impact-resistant…
Orlando, FL: Hurricane Shutter and Opening Protection in Orlando
Heavy RestrictionsOrlando is in a wind-borne debris region under the Florida Building Code, requiring impact protection on all glazed openings of new construction and substantial renovations. Owners can…
Victoria, TX: Victoria: No Wind-Borne Debris Zone, No Shutter Rule
Few RestrictionsVictoria's own building-code amendments list the city's wind-borne debris zone as "No," and the section on exterior window and door protection was deleted outright: no local…
Mobile, AL: Mobile Hurricane Impact Window Rules
Some RestrictionsMobile's residential building code requires impact-rated windows, doors, and garage doors, or code-compliant removable panels, on homes because the entire city sits in a 115+ mph…
Alachua County, FL: Hurricane Opening Protection Rules in Alachua County
Some RestrictionsAlachua County's Building Code requires impact protection on qualifying new or renovated single-family homes in the wind borne debris region. Under County Code § 331.03, adopting…
Boca Raton, FL: Boca Raton Hurricane Opening Protection Rule
Some RestrictionsBoca Raton requires impact-rated opening protection under Sec. 19-96 for site-built 1- and 2-family homes when a permitted improvement costs $50,000 or more and the home is insured for…
Cities & Counties with Hurricane Shutters Rules
47 locations
Alabama
Florida
Other Hurricane Preparedness Topics
Roof Standards
Wind-resistant roofing requirements including strap attachments, material ratings, and inspection requirements for hurricane-prone areas.
Flood Elevation
Minimum elevation requirements for structures in flood zones, including freeboard standards above base flood elevation and elevation certificate requirements.
Storm Debris
Rules for pre-storm yard preparation, post-storm debris placement for pickup, and timelines for property cleanup after hurricanes.