Florida offers some of the most beautiful landscapes and weather for setting up a business, but did you know that the state of Florida ranks 45th in the United States in terms of average wind speed?
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But don’t let that discourage you from starting a business here because Florida also has stringent metal building codes that are designed to ensure safety and structural integrity.
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Specifically, regarding metal buildings, Florida has precise regulations covering everything from designing to construction and even demolition of public and private buildings.
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To begin with, companies that build metal buildings must ensure that the buildings are up to standard A653 of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
This is inclusive of the structural steel components needed to be in compliance with the International standards S100-14 or ANSI/AISC 360-11.
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The building must also have a fire sprinkler system that has passed the National Fire Protection Association independent test.
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For your protection, these codes are distributed by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
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Don’t fret; We are leading metal building supplier (since 2002) in the state, we are well-versed in these regulations, and our team ensures that all the materials we use meet the highest ASTM standards.