Venice Code Ch. 88 adopts the Florida Building Code, which requires every exterior glazed opening in new construction to be impact-resistant or protected by approved shutters meeting ASTM E1886/E1996 large-missile impact standards.
Florida Building Code Sec. 1609 requires opening protection in the Wind-Borne Debris Region, which includes all of Sarasota County. Compliance options are (a) impact-rated glazing, (b) approved shutters - accordion, roll-down, panel, or fabric screens - meeting ASTM E1886/E1996, or (c) plywood structural panels at least 7/16 inch thick installed per FBC R301.2.1.2 for one- and two-story dwellings (limited to original construction not substantial improvement). All shutter systems require a Florida Product Approval number documented at permit inspection.
Installing non-compliant shutters violates Ch. 88 - the City rejects final inspection and refuses certificate of occupancy. Substantial-improvement noncompliance triggers Sec. 1-14 fines and possible Code Enforcement Board liens.
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