This dataset contains NIST-WindMaps: ASCE/SEI 7-22 Risk Category IV Basic Wind Speed Map - (3000yr) for the State of Florida.

Florida Building Code (FBC) 8th Edition (2023) FIGURE 1609.3(3)

ULTIMATE DESIGN WIND SPEEDS, VULT, FOR RISK CATEGORY IV BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES

Risk Category IV - Nature of Occupancy: Buildings and other structures designated as essential facilities, including but not limited to: Group I-2 occupancies having surgery or emergency treatment facilities. Fire, rescue, ambulance and police stations and emergency vehicle garages. Designated earthquake, hurricane or other emergency shelters. Designated emergency preparedness, communications and operations centers and other facilities required for emergency response. Power-generating stations and other public utility facilities required as emergency backup facilities for Risk Category IV structures. Buildings and other structures containing quantities of highly toxic materials that: Exceed maximum allowable quantities per control area as given in Table 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. Aviation control towers, air traffic control centers and emergency aircraft hangars. Buildings and other structures having critical national defense functions. Water storage facilities and pump structures required to maintain water pressure for fire suppression.