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Codes Enforced by the Building Division8 documents
- 2017 (6th Edition) Florida Building Codes (FBC) Effective for permits with application dates between December 31, 2017 and December 30, 2020
- 2020 (7th Edition) Florida Building Codes (FBC) Effective for permits with application dates on or after December 31, 2020
- Cape Coral Code of Ordinances
- Cape Coral Land Development Code (LDC)
- Cape Coral Engineering Design Standards (EDS)
- Florida Statutes (FS)
- Federal Floodplain Management Ordinance (Article 9 of the LDC)
- 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC)
Floodplain Management42 documents
Building and Construction Information14 documents
- Above the Flood: Elevating your Floodprone House FEMA-347 / May 2000
- Coastal Construction Manual FEMA P-55 / Volume II / August 2011
- Elevated Residential Structures FEMA 54 / March 1984
- Homeowner's Guide to Retrofitting Brochure FEMA L-235 / December 2009
- Homeowner's Guide to Retrofitting Manual FEMA P-312, 3rd Edition / June 2014
- Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction FEMA P-499 / December 2010
- Mitigation of Flood & Erosion Damage to Res. Buildings in Coastal Areas FEMA 257 / October 1994
- Post-disaster Building Safety Elevation Guidance FEMA P-2055 / November 2019
- Protecting Building Utilities from Flood Damage FEMA P-348, Edition 2 / February 2017
- Protecting Floodplain Resources FEMA 268, 2nd Edition / June 1996
- Protecting Manufactured Homes from Floods and Other Hazards FEMA P-85, Second Edition / November 2009
- Protect Wells from Contamination by Flooding FEMA / April 2008
- Reducing Damage from Localized Flooding FEMA 511 / June 2005
- Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage Desk Reference FEMA P-758 / May 2010
Flood Insurance Information20 documents
- FEMA How To File A Flood Insurance Claim Revised 9/20/2021
- FEMA How To File A Flood Insurance Claim Spanish Revised 9/20/2021
- FEMA Starting Your Recovery 2020 Revised 9/20/2021
- FEMA Starting Your Recovery Spanish 2020 Revised 9/20/2021
- FEMA Understanding Flood Loss Avoidance Fact Sheet Consumers 508 Revised 9/20/2021
- FEMA Understanding Flood Loss Avoidance Policyholders Spanish Revised 9/20/2021
- Answers to Questions About the National Flood Insurance Program FEMA F-084 / March 2011
- Benefits of Flood Insurance vs Disaster Assistance FEMA F-217 / November 2012
- Coastal Barrier Resources Act Fact Sheet FEMA / 2011
- FEMA Build Back Safer and Stronger FEMA / April 2018
- Map Changes and Flood Insurance FEMA P-2019 / August 2018
- Myths and Facts About the NFIP FEMA B-690 / February 2010
- NFIP: Claims Handbook FEMA F-687 / October 2017
- NFIP: Condominium Coverage FEMA 029 / November 2019
- NFIP: Increased Cost of Compliance Coverage FEMA 301 / September 2003
- Preferred Risk Policy for Businesses FEMA F-437 / June 2017
- Preferred Risk Policy for Homeowners and Renters FEMA F-436 / October 2017
- Risk Rating 2.0 - Equity in Action Effective 10/01/21
- Top Ten NFIP Facts for Consumers FEMA F-301 / December 2013
- Questions and Answers About Flood Insurance for Real Estate Professionals FEMA F-435 / October 2017
Referenced Standards7 documents
- Florida High Wind Tile Installation 6th Edition Effective 12/31/2020
- ACI - American Concrete Institute
- AWPA - American Wood Protection Association
- CPSC Safety Barrier Guidelines for Residential Pools
- FDOH - Florida Department of Health (Public Swimming Pools)
- NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (2017)
- OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Other Resources7 documents
- 2020 FBC Wind Map (Category II, Single-family homes and many non-residential structures, see 2020 FBC-B TABLE 1604.5)
- ATC Hazards By Location (Wind Speed Calculator-Most Buildings are Category II)
- CapeIMS (City of Cape Coral Geographical Information System (GIS)) Check zoning, eagle zones, flood zones, and more
- Consumer Pamphlet: Building a Home
- Florida Building Code Effective Dates
- Florida Building Commission
- Occupancy Classification and Use Designation in NFPA 101 and FBC