The following standard codes are hereby adopted and incorporated in this Code by reference:

A.

Florida Building Code. Florida Building Code Seventh Edition (2020), effective January 1, 2021, as it may be updated and amended.

Building

Plumbing

Mechanical

Accessibility

Existing Building

Fuel Gas

Energy Conservation

Residential

B.

National Electrical Code. National Electrical Code (2014), also known as NFPA 70, as it may be updated and amended.

C.

International Property Maintenance Code. The International Property Maintenance Code (2018) as promulgated by the International Code Council, as it may be updated and amended.

D.

Model Administrative Code. The 2004 Model Administrative Code with 2006 supplement as prepared by the Building Officials Association of Florida, effective until September 30, 2008, Beginning October 1, 2008, the 2008 Model Administrative Code with subsequent new supplements as prepared by the Building Officials Association of Florida.

E.

Florida Fire Prevention Code. The Florida Fire Prevention Code Seventh Edition (2020), effective January 1, 2021 as it may be updated and amended.

F.

Florida Department of Transportation Standards. The latest edition of:

1.

Plans Preparation Manual

2.

Design Standards

3.

Drainage Handbook: Hydrology

4.

Drainage Handbook: Optional Pipe Materials

5.

Drainage Handbook: Storm Drains

6.

Drainage Handbook: Stormwater Management Facility

7.

Drainage Manual

8.

Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook

9.

Flexible Pavement Design Manual

10.

Florida Roundabout Guide

11.

Interchange Access Request User's Guide

12.

Traffic Engineering Manual

13.

Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways.

G.

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. The latest edition of:

1.

AASHTO A Policy on Geometric Design of Streets and Highways

2.

AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges

H.

Traffic Devices. The latest edition of:

1.

FHWA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

(Ord. No. 94-8, § 1 (8.00.00), 10-5-94; Ord. No. 95-1, § 1 (8.00.00), 6-8-95; Ord. No. 97-02, § 1, 2-27-97; Ord. No. 2008-02, § 3(Exh. C), 5-22-08; Ord. No. 2021-0001, Att. 1, 8-12-21)

In accordance with design and construction standards mandated by the latest revision of the Florida Building Code adopted by the Florida legislature, the following wind speed maps incorporated herein by reference, are hereby adopted to govern building construction in Okeechobee County:

Ultimate Design Wind Speeds - Risk Category II Buildings - Figure 1609-A.

Ultimate Design Wind Speeds - Risk Category III and IV Buildings - Figure 1609-B.

Ultimate Design Wind Speeds - Risk Category I Buildings - Figure 1609-C.

(Ord. No. 2002-02, § 1, 3-14-02; Ord. No. 2002-03, § 1, 5-16-02; Ord. No. 2008-02, § 3(Exh. C), 5-22-08; Ord. No. 2012-01, § 1, 4-13-12)

The wind speed risk categories graphically depicted in Figures 1609-A, 1609-B and 1609-C shall be more particularly described as follows:

A.

Risk Category II Buildings: A boundary line extending along the westernmost property line of a parcel of land coinciding with the 140 mph line of Figure 1609-A; PIN #1-14-35-32-0A00-00001-0000 with a line extending due north to the county's northern boundary and along the line extending due south for the length of the county; properties west of this boundary line would be considered as located in a 140 mph wind zone; properties east of this boundary line extending to the common eastern boundary line with St. Lucie and Martin Counties would be considered to be located in a 150 mph wind zone.

B.

Risk Category III and IV Buildings: A boundary line extending along the westernmost property line of a parcel of land coinciding with the 150 mph line of Figure 1609-B; PIN #1-03-35-33-0A00-00001-0000 and NW 192 Avenue in the Viking subdivision with a line extending due north to the county's northern boundary and along a line extending due south to the southwestern boundary line of the county along the Kissimmee River near a South Florida Water Management lock. Properties west of this boundary line are considered to be located in a 150 mph wind zone. Properties located eastward of this boundary line extending to the common eastern boundary line with St. Lucie and Martin Counties would be considered to be located in a 160 mph wind zone.

C.

Risk Category I Buildings: The entire county is within the 140 mph wind zone.

(Ord. No. 2012-01, § 1, 4-13-12)