Hurricane mitigation retrofit rule 9b citrus county, florida. Hurricanes and tropical storms annual 2007 state of the. Hurricane mitigation of the florida house learning center. Reduce and avoid flood damage to insurable property. No, they only apply to stand alone site built single family homes. The mitigation of damage to buildings and the threat to life posed by the direct destructive effects of hurricanes in the state of florida constitutes a valid reason for the florida building code to stipulate rooftowall retrofits, as applicable. The course will also cover the qualifications required to perform wind mitigation inspections. Comprehensive hurricane damage mitigation program as my safe florida home program. Miamidade county building official 11805 coral way, suite 111 miami, fl 33175 re. A handbook for public facilities 2005 the hurricane hazard mitigation handbook for public facilities handbook is intended to aid local jurisdictions in identifying a variety of feasible mitigation measures that can be implemented during the rebuiding process. Karen was redesignated as a hurricane in the postseason reanalysis. Hurricane mitigation retrofit manual miamidade county. Hurricane mitigation retrofit requirements andor secondary waterproofing when an existing roof is replaced.
The rule also requires insurers to send a notice of premium discounts for hurricane loss mitigation, which contains a list of discounts with exact dollar savings, to all new and renewed policyholders. Florida retrofits has helped over 250 property owners save money on their insurance premiums. Despite the high activity of weak storms during 2007, it was the first season to feature more than one category 5 landfalling hurricane, a feat that would not be matched until ten years later. Job site address based upon that examination i have determined the installation was performed in accordance with the florida building commission hurricane mitigation retrofit manual and florida statute 553. It was only after hurricane andrew hit florida that the state adopted an effective, statewide building code, and older houses in florida are less likely to have this level of protection. Section 101 retrofit required pursuant to section 553. Eleven named storms formed in the east pacific hurricane basin during 2007, which is below the recent tenyear average. A range of cost estimates regarding the mitigation features. Roof decking attachment and fasteners shall be strengthened. Cshb 7057 2007 hurricane damage mitigation florida. May 06, 2020 the recent average 19972006 seasonal hurricane activity in the north atlantic basin is 14.
The most notable hurricane of the season was flossie, which became a category 4 hurricane on august 11, threatening. A listing of specific circumstances in which mitigation is required. Information about the hurricane mitigation retrofit may be found at. Tmdls may now be required to retrofit existing development in order to meet pollutant reduction targets. Effective october 1, 2007, all permits issued for the reroofing of singlefamily residences constructed prior to the implementation of the florida building code march 1, 2002 shall comply with the requirements of the hurricane mitigation retrofit manual hmrm. Draft permit appendices f and g for new hampshire and stormwater retrofit techniques for restoring urban drainages in massachusetts and new hampshire bioretention in a municipal park bioswale at the edge of a parking lot sand filter treats. Do these requirements apply to duplexes and townhouses. These values represent an increase over the average of the preceding 25 years 19721996 of 9. It produced 17 tropical cyclones, 15 tropical storms, six hurricanes. The notice of premium discounts for hurricane loss mitigation was updated in 2010 and provides information on windstorm loss mitigation for a personal residential insurance policy.
Hurricane mitigation retrofits for existing site built single family residential structures effective date october 1, 2007 except opening protection which is effective july 1, 2008 based on hb 7057 q. Reference document hurricane manual inword format rev. Those requirements were developed and implemented as the florida mitigation manual titled hurricane mitigation retro. This document details the mitigation assessment teams observations, conclusions, and recommendations as a result of field investigations based on hurricane ivans impact in alabama and florida in 2004. The 2007 manual of hurricane mitigation retrofits for existing sitebuilt single family residential structures, version 2, as approved by the commission on january 8, 2008, is hereby adopted by reference. Strengthen and support the insurance aspects of the nfip. Hurricanes and tropical storms annual 2007 state of. Hurricane mitigation retrofits for existing sitebuilt single family residential structures 101 retrofits required. Florida retrofits residential roofing, commercial roofing.
Hurricane ivan in alabama and florida, august 2005. Through partnering with local housing authorities and nonprofit organizations, the division has been able to promote wind and flood mitigation and provide hazard mitigation retrofitting to residential and commercial properties. Division of emergency management bureau of mitigation 2555 shumard oak boulevard tallahassee, florida 323992100 850 8154516 questions. This study included mitigation of floods, hurricanes. The program shall require the mitigation of damage to or the enhancement of homes for the areas of concern raised by the department of highway safety and motor vehicles in the 20042005 hurricane reports on the effects of the 2004 and 2005 hurricanes on manufactured and mobile homes. We know the rules required to get you the mitigation discounts you need and the experience regarding all the wind mitigation forms. Hurricane mitigation retrofits for existing site built single family. New building code changes approved jacksonville, florida. Testing floridas gableend retrofit rules jlc online. Identify the types of home renovation projects that are subject to the requirements in hurricane mitigation retrofits for existing sitebuilt single family residential structures called hurricane retrofit manual in this course.
In addition to facilities themselves being at risk, the internal contents of the structures can be damaged as result of exposure to water if the building envelope is breached, usually as a result of the strong winds associated with hurricanes and tropical storms. To qualify for a hurricane premium discount, consumers have to submit a completed uniform mitigation verification inspection form. The manufactured housing and mobile home mitigation and enhancement program is established. Hurricane mitigation retrofits for existing site built. Roof decking attachment and fasteners shall be strengthened and corrected as required by section 201. Four of these storms were classified as hurricanes and one of these was a major hurricane category 35 on the saffirsimpson scale. Report to the florida legislature format has varied significantly since the inception of the program in fy 19971998. Grant funds awarded under the hurricane loss mitigation program qualify as state financial assistance under the florida single audit act. The home must be located in the windborne debris region as that term is defined in s. States that require mitigation discounts at mandated rates alabama alabama act 2009500, now codified as sec. Hurricane retrofit guide florida division of emergency management, 2007. Hurricane loss mitigation program florida disaster. Testing floridas gableend retrofit rules by ted cushman richard reynolds a fullscale test building set up in the institute for building and home safety ibhs wind research facility in south carolina is providing insight into gableend reinforcement methods required by floridas building code. Mitigation refers to building materials, techniques and tools used to reduce damage to structures from a major hurricane.
Hurricane mitigation retrofits for existing site built single family residential structures. Request pdf hurricane mitigation of the florida house learning center the present study aims at investigating the applicability of the florida building code fbc wind provisions and. Wind retrofit guide for residential buildings fema. Hurricane retrofit guide florida division of emergency. Florida announces initial hurricane damage mitigation. Wind mitigation inspection florida home inspector license. The legislature provides the division with hurricane loss mitigation funds through section. Based upon that examination i have determined the installation was done according to the hurricane mitigation retrofit manual based on 553. Hurricane mitigation florida department of financial. Despite higher standards, some newer houses are not built as well as they should be. A report card on floridas quest to harden homes 1 abstract in 1992, the miamidade county building code was among the strongest in america.
Jun 28, 2019 identify the types of home renovation projects that are subject to the requirements in hurricane mitigation retrofits for existing sitebuilt single family residential structures called hurricane retrofit manual in this course. This document details the mitigation assessment teams observations, conclusions, and recommendations as a result of field investigations based on hurricane ivans impact in. Hurricane mitigation uses policies to make buildings and other infrastructure more resistant to the effects of tropical cyclones. Fema p804 wind retrofit guide for residential buildings. Retrofit requirements related to reroofing september 28, 2011.
Through partnering with local housing authorities and nonprofit organizations, the division has been able to promote wind and flood mitigation and provide hazard mitigation. In this interactive online course you will learn about these florida retrofit requirements that went into effect in october 2007, which projects have these requirements, and how to implement them. Building code in order to be eligible for coverage by citizens property. Admitted insurers must offer its customers discounts for implementing these measures, as a way of encouraging floridians to take preventive measures and increase the. Hurricane mitigation florida department of financial services. When a roof on an existing sitebuilt, single family residential structure is replaced. The program shall require the mitigation of damage to or the enhancement of homes for the areas of concern raised by the department of highway safety and motor vehicles in the 20042005 hurricane reports on the effects of the 2004 and 2005 hurricanes on manufactured and mobile homes in this state.
The windstorm loss reduction credits shows the range of wind premium credits for existing construction on a single family residence according to section 627. The 2007 atlantic hurricane season was a slightly aboveaverage atlantic hurricane season, featuring many weak and shortlived storms. Hurricane mitigation retrofits for existing site built single. Stormwater retrofit techniques for restoring urban. Obligations never exceeded the allocations set forth in section 215. The nfip community rating system crs recognizes, encourages, and rewards by offering flood insurance premium adjustments community and state activities that go beyond the minimum required by the nfip to. Admitted insurers must offer its customers discounts for implementing these measures, as a way of encouraging floridians to take preventive measures and increase the safety of their homes and businesses.
Insurance companies must provide a premium discount to property owners who construct or retrofit their insurable properties to resist loss due to hurricane or windstorm. Florida wind mitigation retrofit requirements for existing buildings v2 1 hr. Only site built single family residences are included in the requirement for mitigation retrofits andor secondary waterproofing per florida statute 553. Mitigation state board of administration of florida. Florida wind mitigation retrofit requirements for existing. In the wake of hurricane andrews 170 mph winds, however, its vulnerabilities were so pronounced they triggered a series of enactments lasting almost two decades. In order to receive mitigation discounts, a home must have certain features which florida retrofits can add for you. The home must have undergone an acceptable hurricane mitigation inspection after may 1, 2007. Insurerspecific information regarding premium discounts correlated to recommended mitigation features identified by.