Florida Building Code Expert Assistant

Ask questions about FBC requirements, wind loads, hurricane protection, and Florida-specific provisions

Welcome to the Florida Building Code Expert Assistant!

This assistant uses advanced retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to provide accurate information about the Florida Building Code with proper citations, code requirements, and Florida-specific provisions including hurricane protection standards.

Corpus Coverage: 2020 Florida Building Code including all volumes, Florida-specific amendments, High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) requirements, wind-borne debris provisions, and state-mandated construction standards.

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🏖️ Florida Code Features

Hurricane Protection

HVHZ requirements, wind load provisions, and wind-borne debris standards

Florida Amendments

State-specific modifications to base ICC codes and Florida-only requirements

Code Citations

Accurate FBC references with proper section numbers and Florida provisions

📚 Example FBC Questions
What are the wind load requirements for coastal Florida?
What are HVHZ requirements for Miami-Dade County?
What are the wind-borne debris protection requirements?
How does FBC differ from standard IBC for hurricane zones?
What are the residential construction requirements in Florida?
What are the energy code requirements for Florida buildings?