This course is designed to introduce Florida contractors to the Wind Mitigation Methodologies Retrofitting Techniques required by Florida Statute 553.844. By completing this course the Contractor will become familiar with the following improvements as outlined in the 2023 (8th Edition) of Florida Building Code: prescriptive techniques for gable-end bracing, strengthening and fastening roof sheathing, and creating a secondary water barrier. In addition to the Retrofitting requirements for those improvements, the licensee will be provided with answers to Frequently Asked Questions, and filling out the Uniform Mitigation Verification Inspection Form.
(1) Wind Mitigation Credit Hour or (1) General Credit Hour
CILB: Provider #0004591, Course #0608423
Course Syllabus
