FL S0710

Requires the Florida Building Code to mandate impact-resistant building envelopes and high wind-resistant construction materials for multistory residential buildings (R1 and R2 occupancies), new residential construction within 10 miles of the coast with wind speeds of 130+ mph, areas with 140+ mph wind speeds, high-velocity hurricane zones, and hurricane shelters

Applies to buildings being rebuilt after being deemed uninhabitable or destroyed by hurricanes, tropical storms, or fires

Mandates that all building envelope components—including exterior walls, roofs, doors, skylights, and glazing—meet impact test criteria or be protected with devices meeting those criteria

Exempts certain structures including screened roof assemblies, soffits, garage vents, HVAC openings, storage sheds under 720 square feet, marina buildings, cabanas, swimming pools, greenhouses, and enclosed balconies with removable panels

Specifies construction materials that automatically comply with impact tests, including 8-inch concrete masonry walls, 19/32-inch plywood with stucco exterior frame walls, 24-gauge rib-deck sheathing, 2-inch reinforced concrete elements, and code-compliant roof systems with 19/32-inch plywood or 1-inch wood decking