Resource Library

Codes Enforced by the Town of Fort Myers Beach:

• Fort Myers Beach Code of Ordinances
• Fort Myers Beach Land Development Code (LDC)
• Florida Statutes (F.S.)
• 2023 (8th Edition) Florida Building Codes (FBC)  Effective for permits with application dates on or after December 31, 2023
• 2020 (7th Edition) Florida Building Codes (FBC)   Effective for permits with application dates on or after December 31, 2020
• 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)
• 2017 Florida Building Code
• 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) 

FEMA Guides:

• FEMA 029 NFIP Condominium Coverage
  FEMA 54- Elevated Residential Structures
• FEMA 055 Coastal Construction Manual Volume II
• FEMA 084 Answers to Questions About the NFIP
• FEMA 213 Answer to Questions About Substantially Improved / Substantially Damaged Buildings
• FEMA 217 Benefits of Flood Insurance vs. Disaster Insurance
• FEMA 257 Mitigation of Flood and Erosion Damage to Residential Buildings in Coastal Areas
• FEMA 301 NFIP Increased Cost of Compliance Coverage
• FEMA 312 Homeowners Guide to Retrofitting
• FEMA 347- Above the Flood: Elevating Your Floodprone House
• FEMA P- 348- Protecting Building Utility Systems From Flood Damage
• FEMA 495 Adoption of Flood Insurance Rate Maps by Participating Communities
• FEMA 511 Reducing Damage from Localized Flooding
• FEMA 758 Substantial Improvement / Substantial Damage Desk Reference
• FEMA 2055 Post-Disaster Building Safety Evaluation Guidance
• FEMA B-690 Myths and Facts about the NFIP
• FEMA F-435 Questions and Answers about Flood Insurance for Real Estate Professionals
• FEMA F-436 Preferred Risk Policy for Homeowners and Renters
• FEMA F-437 Preferred Risk Policy for Business
• FEMA L-235 Homeowners Guide to Retrofitting
• FEMA NFIP TB-0 User's Guide to NFIP Technical Bulletins
• FEMA NFIP TB-1 Openings in Foundation Walls and Walls of Enclosures
• FEMA NFIP TB-2 Flood Damage Resistant Materials Requirements
• FEMA NFIP TB-3 Non-Residential Floodproofing Requirements and Certifications
• FEMA NFIP TB-4 Elevator Installation
• FEMA NFIP TB-5 Free of Obstruction Requirements
• FEMA NFIP TB-6 Below-Grade Parking Requirements
• FEMA NFIP TB-7 Wet Floodproofing Requirements and Limitations
• FEMA NFIP TB-8 Corrosion Protection of Metal Connectors in Coastal Areas
• FEMA NFIP TB-9 Design and Construction Guidance for Breakaway Walls Below Elevated Coastal Buildings
• FEMA NFIP TB-10 Ensuring That Structures Built on Fill In or Near Special Flood Hazard Areas Are Reasonably Safe From Flooding
• FEMA NFIP TB-11 Crawlspace Construction for Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas
• FEMA Coastal Hazards and Flood Mapping - A Visual Guide
• FEMA Distribution Center
• FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance Coverage Fact Sheet
• FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance Brochure
• FEMA Map Changes and Flood Insurance - What Property Owners Need To Know
• FEMA Protect Wells from Contamination by Flooding
• LOMA Process for Existing Structures

Other Resources:

• 50% Rule FAQ: Substantial Improvement / Substantial Damage
• About Window Systems - Design Wind Pressure, Impact Ratings, and Energy Conservation Requirements in Florida
• Asbestos and Natural Disasters Guide
• ATC Hazards By Location    (Wind Speed Calculator-Most Buildings are Category II)
• Building Services Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Build Responsibly - Fort Myers Beach
• Coastal Barrier Resources Act Fact Sheet
• Consumer Pamphlet: Building a Home
• Construction Site Hurricane Preparedness Notice
• Contractors and Scope of Licensure
• DBPR License Assist Program - Steps to Obtaining a Construction License
• Elevation Certificate (EC) Checklist
• Florida Building Code (FBC) Effective Dates
• Fort Myers Beach Flood Information (new flood maps)
• Guide to Creating Building Code Compliant Documents
• Highlights from FMB Fence/Wall/Hedge Regulations
• Highlights of ASCE 24-14 Flood Resistant Design and Construction
• Interior Remodel Example Application
• Miami Dade Product Approval Search (Obtain impact rating, design pressures, and installation instructions including anchorage details, anchor type, size, and spacing.) 
• Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act
• State of Florida Product Approval Search (Obtain impact rating, design pressures, and installation instructions including anchorage details, anchor type, size, and spacing.)
• Quick Guide to Floodplain Management in Florida
• US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Safety Barrier Guidelines for Pools

Other Agencies:

• American Society of Civil Engineers
• Official Internet Site of the Florida Legislature
• Federal Emergency Management Agency
• Florida Board of Professional Engineers
• Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
• Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
• International Code Council
• Lee Building Industry Association
• Municipal Code Corporation