Florida’s building code has been tested by multiple major hurricanes over the last two decades, and newer homes built under the modern code consistently outperform older structures. In this clip, @stevecona explains why the statewide code is considered one of the strongest in the world and why raising foundations to extreme “beach standards” can backfire. Higher elevation requirements drive up construction costs, making it harder to replace aging homes in flood-prone neighborhoods and discouragi

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