The Florida Building Code (8th edition, 2023) requires all new construction in North Port to provide hurricane-impact protection for all glazed openings - either tested impact-resistant windows/doors or code-compliant shutters rated for the design wind speed (140 mph Vasd in this part of Sarasota County).
North Port sits in FBC Wind Zone 140-150 mph Vasd. New construction and any opening protection retrofit must meet ASCE 7 and FBC Section 1609. Shutter installation requires a permit through the Building Division; common compliant systems include accordion, roll-down, Bahama, and storm panels meeting the Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval. Sec. 26-28 burn-ban and Sec. 22-XX emergency powers allow the City to streamline permit processes after a declared storm; Emergency Order 2022-12 waived certain fence-related permit fees post-Ian, illustrating the City's flexibility during recovery.
Installing non-compliant shutters or unpermitted impact glass is a Building Code violation up to $500/day with Code Enforcement; potential insurance non-renewal or wind-mitigation credit denial.
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