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Coastal requirements and the 2026 Florida Building Code Section 1711

Coastal Requirements For Fasteners – Connectors – Metal Plates – Section 1711 Of The 2026 Florida Building Code

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Coastal Corrosion Requirements & The 2026 Florida Building Code Code Changes to Section 1711 For Fasteners – Connectors – Metal Plates WHAT CHANGED The 2026 Florida Building Code (9th Edition) adds Section 1711, establishing new corrosion-resistance requirements for certain fasteners, connectors and metal plates in saltwater coastline environments. EX has been monitoring the code development …

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Rooftop Wind Forces Help Page

Blog, Industry Insights, Mechanical Equipment / By Frank Bennardo, PE

HOW TO DETERMINE WIND FORCES ON GROUND & ROOFTOP MECHANICAL UNITS Examples of mechanical equipment include Ground-mounted or rooftop air conditioning/heating units, water chillers, generators, solar panels, gas & water tanks, piping, ductwork, access ladders, stands, curbs, pads, & related items. See Our Guide To Designing & Permitting Mechanical Equipment In South Florida & Beyond …

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Footing Resources

Mechanical Equipment, Roofing - Decking - Solar / By Frank Bennardo, PE

FOUNDATION RESOURCES FOROUTDOOR BUILDING COMPONENT DESIGNS This page contains tools & resources for the code-compliant designs of footings & foundations for a variety of outdoor building components such as carports, pergolas, & canopies, fences & gates, and signs & poles. Our Quickest Solution: Pre-engineered master plan for permit. This plan is purchased in …

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