Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

The State Code of Florida requires that all municipalities and counties within the state enforce the most current (5th edition, 2014, effective 06/30/15) Florida Building Code, including Building, Residential and Existing Building Codes, at a minimum. Sebastian, FL, has no further provisions. Sebastian, FL, municipal code § 26-31.

Helpful resources for Sebastian, Florida include the following.

• PLRB, Ordinance and Law Coverage Discussion for Florida

Residential Building Code

Sebastian adopted a code that is yet to be identified. Please contact PLRB if you would like us to research this for you.

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2023 Florida Bldg. Code, Residential (2021 IRC)(Sebastian, FL Sec. 26-31. - Technical codes adopted.)

...be amended from time to time, shall apply: (1) Florida Building Code, except Chapter 1, Administration; (2) Chapter...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: No

Ice Barrier

Comments

The State Code of Florida requires that all municipalities and counties within the state enforce the most current (5th edition, 2014, effective 06/30/15) Florida Building Code, including Building, Residential and Existing Building Codes, at a minimum. Sebastian, FL, has no further provisions. Sebastian, FL, municipal code § 26-31.

For purposes of determining compliance with the Florida Building Code, the city adopts the following design strength wind speeds for risk categories I—IV as set forth in section 1609 and figures 1609 A, B, C. Specifically shown in "Indian River County Ultimate Design Wind Speeds Map" available at the building department.

Risk Category I: 150 mph.

Risk Category II: 160 mph.

Risk Category III and IV: 170 mph.

Existing Buildings

Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.

2010 Florida Building Code Existing Building

Commercial Building Code

Sebastian adopted You can find a copy of the code here.

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2023 Florida Bldg. Code, Building (2021 IBC)(Sebastian, FL Sec. 26-31. - Technical codes adopted.)

...be amended from time to time, shall apply: (1) Florida Building Code, except Chapter 1, Administration; (2) Chapter...

Comments

The State Code of Florida requires that all municipalities and counties within the state enforce the most current (5th edition, 2014, effective 06/30/15) Florida Building Code, including Building, Residential and Existing Building Codes, at a minimum. Sebastian, FL, has no further provisions. Sebastian, FL, municipal code § 26-31.

Existing Buildings

2010 Florida Building Code Existing Building

Other Building Codes