New Building Codes

New building and construction codes went into effect on March 15th, 2012 for Broward County. These codes changed the zones for hurricane resistance, making more stringent building restrictions so that properties will be better protected against wind. Existing properties will not need any changes made to them. Any changes made going forward will need to adhere to the new codes. Any plans already approved will remain approved, but may be out of code by the time they are built. Many builders are redoing their plans so that they will adhere to the new code.

Broward County Information 2012

Processing your permit quickly and efficiently is my job. I want things to go as smoothly and fast as I can for your project to finish on time. We have to work around the system that is in place, however.

The following Broward County cities have building departments that are closed on Friday:

• Coconut Creek
• Lauderdale Lakes
• Margate
• Miramar
• Pembroke Pines
• Wilton Manors

The following are government holidays in 2012 where all cities' building departments will be closed:

New Year's Day (Observed)	Monday, January 2
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day	Monday, January 16
Memorial Day	Monday, May 28
Independence Day	Wednesday, July 4
Labor Day	Monday, September 3
Veterans Day (Observed)	Monday, November 12
Thanksgiving Day	Thursday, November 22
Day After Thanksgiving	Friday, November 23
Christmas Day	Tuesday, December 25

Source: Broward.org

Copying Florida's Building Code

In the wake of the recent tornadoes that swept through Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Alabama, and Georgia, other states' building codes are considering adopting the strict standards to protect against violent winds that Florida has in place for hurricanes.

Source: Indy Star

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