HomeMy WebLinkAboutEngineering Submittal-DigiCert, Dodson 11.4.21uSt. Lucie County
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION
2300 Virginia Avenue
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
772-462-1553
Design Certification for Wind Load Compliance
This Certification must be completed by the project design architect or engineer. This Certification must be
submitted in duplicate with all applications for building permits involving the construction of new residence
(single or multi- family), residential addition, any accessory structure requiring a building permit, and any
nonresidential structure. This Certification shall not apply to interior renovations (provided that no exterior
structural walls, columns or other components are being affected) and certain other minor building permits. For
further assistance, please contact the Building Inspection Office at (772)462-2172.
Project Name Office Use Only
Street Address Permit Number
Occupancy Type
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Certification Statement:
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, these plans and specifications have been designed to
comply with the applicable structural portion of the Building Codes currently adopted and enforced by St. Lucie
County. I also certify that structural elements depicted on these plans provide adequate resistance to the wind
loads and forces specified by current code provisions.
Design Parameters and Assumptions Used: (Please check or complete the appropriate box.)
1 Florida Building Code 20_______Edition with 20_______ Supplements and ASCE 7_________
2. Building Design is: Enclosed: _______ Partially Enclosed: _______ Open Building: _______
3. Mean Roof Height: __________ Roof Pitch:__________ Internal Pressure Coefficient:_______
4. Width of End Zone:____________ Wind Speed:_______________ (3 sec. gust)
5. Building Classification Table 1-1. ASCE 7_____________ FBC Table 1604.5 ________________
6. Wind Exposure Classification:_______ Adjustment Factor for Exposure & Height:_________
7. Components & Cladding Wind Pressure on Roof Zone 1_______2_______3_______PSF
8. Components & Cladding Wind Pressure on Wall Zone 4_______5_______ PSF
9. Components & Cladding wind Pressure on Overhead Garage Door _____________PSF
10. Loads: Floor_______PSF Roof/dead_______PSF Roof/live_______PSF
11. Shear Walls Considered for Structure? Yes _____ No _____ (if No, attach explanation)
12. Continuous Load Path provided? Yes _____ No _____ (if No, attach explanation)
13. Are Component and Cladding Details Provided? Yes ____ No ____ (if No, attach explanation)
14. Minimum Soil Bearing Pressure: _______ Presumptive: __________ By Test: _________ PSF
As witnessed by my seal, I hereby certify that the information included with this certification is true and
correct, to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Name: _________________________________________Cert #: _______________________________
Design Firm: ___________________________________Date: _________________________________
SLCCDV Form # 020-00 SEAL
Revised 5/18/09 (CL)