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This dataset contains NIST-WindMaps: ASCE/SEI 7-22 Risk Category III Basic Wind Speed Map - (1700yr) for the State of Florida.
Florida Building Code (FBC) 8th Edition (2023) FIGURE 1609.3(2)
ULTIMATE DESIGN WIND SPEEDS, VULT, FOR RISK CATEGORY III BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES
Risk Category III - Nature of Occupancy: Buildings and other structures that represent a substantial hazard to human life in the event of failure, including but not limited to: Buildings and other structures whose primary occupancy is public assembly with an occupant load greater than 300. Buildings and other structures containing Group E occupancies with an occupant load greater than 250. Buildings and other structures containing educational occupancies for students above the 12th grade with an occupant load greater than 500. Group I-2 occupancies with an occupant load of 50 or more resident care recipients but not having surgery or emergency treatment facilities. Group I-3 occupancies. Any other occupancy with an occupant load greater than 5,000. Power-generating stations, water treatment facilities for potable water, wastewater treatment facilities and other public utility facilities not included in Risk Category IV. Buildings and other structures not included in Risk Category IV containing quantities of toxic or explosive materials that: Exceed maximum allowable quantities per control area as given in Table 307.1(1) or 307.1(2) or per outdoor control area in accordance with the Florida Fire Prevention Code; and Are sufficient to pose a threat to the public if released.