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…
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…
Brevard County, FL: Brevard County Storm Shutter Rules
Some RestrictionsBrevard County's property maintenance code lets owners install storm shutters or panels on occupied homes only temporarily, during an actual storm threat, and requires one exterior…
Cities & Counties with Hurricane Shutters Rules
28 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.