Palm Beach County - Figure 1609.

3(1) The ultimate design wind speed, Vult, in mph, for the determination of the wind loads shall be
Ultimate Design Wind Speeds - Risk Category II Buildings determined by Figures 1609.3(1), 1609. (2) and 1609.3(3). The ultimate design wind speed,
Vult, for use in the design of Risk Category II buildings and structures shall be obtained from
Use Figure 1609.3(1). The ultimate design wind speed, Vult, for use in the design of Risk Category
170 III and IV buildings and structures shall be obtained from Figure 1609.3(2). The ultimate design
wind speed, Vult, for use in the design of Risk Category I buildings and structures shall be
Use 150 mph Use 160 mph Use 170 mph mph obtained from Figure1609.3(3). The ultimate design wind speed, Vult, for the special wind
regions indicated near mountainous terrain and near gorges shall be in accordance with local
per jurisdiction requirements. The ultimate design wind speeds, Vult, determined by the local

160mph
jurisdiction shall be in accordance with Section 26.5.1 of ASCE 7. The exact location of wind
Note speed lines shall be established by local ordinance using recognized physical landmarks such
3 as major roads, canals, rivers and lake shores wherever possible. To determine the applicable
wind speed of a particular parcel, Palm Beach County has developed separate Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) tools for each of the Risk Categories, available on the Building
Division website at http://discover.pbcgov.org/pzb/Maps/Wind-Speeds.aspx

WIND-BORNE DEBRIS REGION. Areas within hurricane-prone regions located:

1. Within 1 mile (1.61 km) of the coastal mean high water line where the ultimatedesign
wind speed, Vult, is 130 mph (58 m/s) or greater; or
2. In areas where the ultimate design wind speed is 140 mph (63.6 m/s) or greater. Linear
interpolation between contours may not be utilized in the determination of the Wind Borne
Debris Region. All of Unincorporated Palm Beach County is within the Wind Borne Debris
Region.

For Risk Category II buildings and structures and Risk Category III buildings and structures,
except health care facilities, the wind borne debris region shall be based on Figure 1609.3.(1).

170mph
For Risk Category IV buildings and structures and Risk Category III health care facilities,
150mph

the wind-borne debris region shall be based on Figure 1609.3(2).

Figure 1609.3(1) Ultimate Design Wind Speeds,

for Risk Category II Buildings and Other Structures

140

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5
120

15

130
0
Notes:

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1. Values are ultimate design 3-
second gust winds speeds in miles
per hour (m/s) at 33ft (10m) above
ground for Exposure C category.
2. Linear interpolation between
countours is permitted.
3. Islands and coastal areas outside
the last contour shall use the last 15
wind speed contour of coastal 0
area.
4. Mountainous terrain, gorges,
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ocean promontories, and special
wind regions shall be examined for
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unusual wind conditions. 17
0

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5. Wind speeds conrresond to

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approximately a 7% probability of
exceedance in 50 years (Annual
Exceedance Probability = 0.00143,
Sources: Florida Department of Community Affairs, Codes and Standards Division; Applied Research Associates, Inc; Florida Geographic Library MRI = 700 years).

PALM BEACH COUNTY AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE - BUILDING, 6th EDITION (2017) Planning, Zoning and Building Department - GIS
2300 N. Jog Road

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Exposure categories to be utilized for design shall be in accordance with Miles West Palm Beach, FL 33411

Section 1609.4 of the Florida Building Code, Building. 0 5 10 (561) 233-5000

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