History of Hurricane Building Codes
Early Construction (1900-1950)
The 1926 Miami Hurricane exposed vulnerabilities in lightly built coastal structures.
South Florida Building Code (1957)
The first systematic attempt to address hurricane wind loads in the United States.
Hurricane Andrew (1992)
Category 5 storm caused over $27 billion in damage, triggering comprehensive reforms.
Post-Andrew Reforms
Enhanced requirements for impact-resistant glazing and structural connections.