Wind Mitigation Inspection Boynton Beach, FL

Wind mitigation in Boynton

Where a Boynton Beach Wind Form Differs from Broward's

Palm Beach County sits outside the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, and that is more than a technicality on this form. Three answers play out differently here.

Local field sheetBoynton Beach, FL

Sheet · Wind Mitigation

Boynton Beach runs in bands from the Intracoastal west: 1920s subdivisions and 1960s waterfront condos in the east, large 55+ communities near Congress Avenue, then gated communities past the Turnpike, some with a Boynton Beach address but outside the city limits.

County: Palm Beach County, FL
Building code zone: Outside the HVHZ · region set by design wind speed
From our office: 34.8 miles from 3610 N 65th Ave, Hollywood
Typical homes: 1960s to 1980s condos and CBS houses in the east, gated concrete-block homes out west
55+ living: Sterling Village, Hampshire Gardens and Leisureville in the east, the Valencia series out west
Condos: Condo and co-op buildings of three or more stories recertify with the city at 25 years
City or county: Some western addresses are unincorporated, so permits may sit with Palm Beach County
Water and salt: Intracoastal, Boynton Inlet and the marina to the east. Flood zones vary by address
ZIP codes: 33426 · 33435 · 33436 · 33437 · 33472 · 33473

Neighborhoods we cover

Lake Boynton Estates
Hampshire Gardens
Sterling Village
Leisureville
Marina District
Renaissance Commons
Quail Ridge
Valencia Reserve
Valencia Bay
Valencia Cove
Valencia Lakes
Valencia Pointe
Valencia Grand
Valencia Del Mar

Region is not automatic
In Broward the answer is simply HVHZ. Here, Item 2 comes from the design wind speed at the address in the ASCE 7-22 hazard tool, which sorts a home into Region 1, 2 or 3. We look it up for your address instead of assuming a citywide answer.
No 1994 code shortcut
Broward and Miami-Dade homes permitted after September 1, 1994 can claim SFBC-94 on Item 1. That option does not exist here. A Boynton home from the late 1990s fits neither FBC option, so its credits have to come from the roof, the connectors and the openings.
Who holds your paperwork
Item 4 asks for permit dates or product approvals. Inside the city limits, those records sit with the City of Boynton Beach. In Quail Ridge or past the Turnpike, they may sit with Palm Beach County. In an association, the manager may keep the re-roof file.

Form OIR-B1-1802 · Rev. 04/26

The 9 Items on a Boynton Beach Wind Mitigation Form

Move through the form, or tap a pin, to follow what Peter documents across the attic, the roof and each opening of your home.

1. Building code
FBC 2001 and 2004, or FBC 2007 or later. The SFBC-94 option is for HVHZ homes only, so it cannot be used at a Boynton address.
Year built · permit date
2. Region
Region 1, 2 or 3, from the design wind speed at the address in the ASCE 7-22 hazard tool. HVHZ does not apply in Palm Beach County.
Design wind speed
3. Roof slope
We record whether at least two-thirds of the main roof area is 6:12 or steeper. A low-slope patio roof does not decide it on its own.
6:12 or steeper · below
4. Roof covering
Each covering in use, with permit dates or product approvals. In an association community, the re-roof record may sit with the manager rather than with you.
Permit · product approval
5. Roof deck attachment
Up in the attic, we measure nail size and spacing along the trusses. Only what can be verified counts, and the weakest attachment sets the answer.
8d nails · spacing
6. Roof-to-wall attachment
Older homes often show toenails, while newer ones tend to show clips or wraps. The form now also has options for tested retrofit connectors.
Clips · single · double wraps
7. Roof geometry
Hip roofs earn the geometry credit. On a home with gable ends or a mixed roof, we study the whole roofline before answering.
Hip · flat · other
8. Sealed roof deck (SWR)
Peel-and-stick underlayment or taped seams can qualify after a re-roof. Standard underlayment and hot-mopped felt do not, even on a recent Boynton roof.
When verifiable
9. Opening protection
Windows, doors, skylights and garage doors all count, and the weakest one sets the answer. A single original slider can hold back an otherwise upgraded home.
Weakest opening counts

Inspector checking a clay tile roof during a wind mitigation inspection in Hollywood, FL

Roof check

Why it matters here

Why Boynton Beach Owners Order Wind Mitigation Inspections

This city knows what wind can do. The 1928 Okeechobee hurricane destroyed 46 homes here and damaged 255 more, and Wilma caused widespread damage in October 2005. Section 627.0629, Florida Statutes, requires insurers to offer credits for features that reduce windstorm damage, but those features have to be on paper before an agent can act on them. Our wind mitigation guide explains the basics.

Peter goes through the attic, roof and openings, attaches a photo or document to each attribute on items 2 through 9, and signs the form. The current version, Rev. 04/26, has been required for inspections since April 1, 2026. It stays valid for up to five years if the structure has no material changes and no inaccuracies turn up.

Region taken from the wind speed at your address
Every attribute backed by a photo or document
Pairs with a 4-point in a single visit

Credits for documented features
Insurers decide the amount, but connectors, hip roofs, sealed decks and protected openings count only once they are on the form.
Up to five years of use
One report can serve several renewals, as long as the structure stays materially the same.
Closing on a Boynton home
Get it during your inspection period, so the insurance quote reflects this house and not a guess.
Re-roofed since your last form
A new roof or impact windows add nothing until they are recorded. An updated form captures them.

Your report, explained

How the OIR-B1-1802 Form Reads for a Boynton Beach Home

Nine items, with a photo or document behind every attribute from Item 2 on. Your insurer reads them to work out the credits.

State of Florida · Form OIR-B1-1802 (Rev. 04/26)Uniform Mitigation Verification Inspection

01Building codeFBC 2001+
02RegionBy wind speed
03Roof slope6:12 or steeper
04Roof coveringFBC-approved
05Roof deck attachment8d @ 6"/12"
06Roof-to-wall attachmentDouble wraps
07Roof geometryHip roof
08Sealed roof deck (SWR)SWR present
09Opening protectionImpact-rated

Peter LemosInspector signature · CMI®

How to get the most from your report

Have permits handy: Roof, window and shutter permits or product approvals help prove dates and ratings.
Clear the attic access: Most of the form is answered from the attic, so we need to reach the hatch safely.
Every opening counts: Opening protection is only credited at its best level when every window, door and skylight is protected.
Update after upgrades: A new roof, shutters or impact windows can move you into a better category, so order a new report.

Simple from start to finish

How a Boynton Beach Wind Mitigation Inspection Works

Book the visit
Call or send the form. Have the year built and any roof or shutter permits nearby, if you have them.
Look up the wind speed
We check the design wind speed for your address so the Region item rests on the right source.
Attic, roof, every opening
Peter photographs the framing, the covering and each window and door, item by item.
Signed form to your agent
You usually get the completed form the same day. Send it on, and your insurer decides which credits apply.

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Your inspector

Peter Lemos, Certified Master Inspector®

Locally owned in Hollywood, FL and serving South Florida since 2008. Peter holds InterNACHI certifications in wind mitigation, 4-point and mold inspection, and clients rate Global Home Inspectors 5 stars on Google.

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Good questions

Wind Mitigation FAQs for Boynton Beach, FL

What Boynton Beach homeowners ask about the form. Not here? Call (954) 297-0317.

Is Boynton Beach in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone?

No. The Florida Building Code applies the HVHZ to Miami-Dade and Broward only, so Palm Beach County is outside it. A Boynton Beach form answers Region 1, 2 or 3 instead, based on the design wind speed at the address.

Which region is my Boynton Beach home in?

It comes from the design wind speed at your address in the ASCE 7-22 hazard tool. Region 1 is 140 mph or more, Region 2 is 130 to 139 mph, and Region 3 is below 130 mph. We look it up and record the result on your form.

Can my home use the SFBC-94 option?

No. That option is limited to the HVHZ, so it applies in Broward and Miami-Dade only. In Boynton Beach, Item 1 offers FBC 2001 and 2004 or FBC 2007 or later, each with its own permit date conditions.

Can a newer home in a Valencia community use the FBC 2007 option?

Usually. Item 1 asks homes built in 2007 or 2008 for a permit application after December 8, 2006, and later homes generally fit that option. Communities such as Valencia Reserve, built from about 2009, fall in that range, and we confirm the date before marking the form.

My home is in Leisureville. Can an older 55+ home still earn credits?

It can. A home from the 1970s or 1980s will not qualify on the building code item, but connectors, roof shape, a sealed deck after a re-roof or protected openings can still count. If the association handled the re-roof, ask it for the records.

My report is on the January 2012 form. Is it still good?

New inspections since April 1, 2026 must use Rev. 04/26. Citizens says it accepts the older form if completed within five years before that date with no changes to the structure, and that credits are unchanged at this time. Other carriers may differ, so check with your agent.

How is this different from a 4-point?

This form records features that can earn credits. A 4-point inspection reports the condition of the roof, electrical, plumbing and A/C for underwriting. Older Boynton homes usually need both, and the two fit in one visit.

Often booked together