Do you provide stamped engineering letters for existing structures in Florida?

Yes. Apice prepares sealed engineering letters and condition assessments for existing structures across Central Florida. We evaluate the load path, document observed conditions, and issue a stamped letter suitable for permit reviewers, lenders, insurers, and owners under FBC 2023 and ASCE 7-22.

What wind speed and flood-zone conditions do you design for?

Central Florida projects typically fall in the 140-150 mph wind zone under ASCE 7-22, with higher design wind speeds near the coast. We design for FEMA flood zones A, AE, V, and VE per FBC 2023 and ASCE 24-14, including Coastal Construction Control Line considerations where applicable.

Can you review and stamp plans prepared by another designer?

Yes. We review permit plans prepared by architects, drafters, or other engineers for code compliance under FBC 2023, ASCE 7-22, ACI 318, AISC 360, and NDS. When the design is sound we stamp the structural sheets; when revisions are needed we document them clearly and return a corrected, permit-ready package.

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FBC 2023 · ASCE 7-22 · Central Florida Structural

Structural engineering that holds up — in Florida conditions.

FBC 2023 + ASCE 7-22 compliant structural design, engineering letters, and plan reviews for Central Florida projects. Wind-load, flood-zone, and HVHZ considerations built in — not bolted on.

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FBC 2023Current Florida Building Code

ASCE 7-22Wind & load criteria

150 mphCentral FL wind zone

2 DaysTypical response time

Where projects get stuck

Three structural situations we resolve every week.

If your project matches one of these, you are in the right place. Send the drawings, the address, or the permit comment — we take it from there.

Plans need an engineering stamp

Architectural or draftsperson plans are permit-ready in everything except the structural sheets. We seal the foundation, framing, and lateral design and return a stamp-ready package.

Existing structure needs evaluation

An older building, a renovation, a buyer's due diligence, or an insurer's request. We assess the as-built condition and issue a stamped engineering letter documenting what the structure can support.

Permit reviewer flagged structural issues

The jurisdiction returned a correction letter on the structural sheets. We resolve the comments, revise the calculations and details, and resubmit a clean package that clears review.

Request engineering review

Send the project — we reply within 2 business days.

Tell us where the project is and what you need. A licensed structural engineer reviews your request and responds with scope, fee, and timeline.

What we deliver

Three structural scopes, one Florida team.

From new construction to existing-building evaluation to permit-plan review — all under current Florida code.

New structural design

Foundations, framing, and lateral systems engineered for the actual building geometry and Florida wind loads. Wood, light-gauge steel, structural steel, concrete, and masonry — sized for both jurisdiction review and contractor pricing.

Existing-structure evaluation

On-site assessment and sealed engineering letter documenting the load capacity and condition of an existing building. Used for renovations, additions, property purchase, insurance, and lender requirements.

Permit-plan engineering review

Review of plans prepared by another designer for FBC 2023 and ASCE 7-22 compliance. We correct flagged issues, stamp the structural sheets, and return a permit-ready package — or document revisions the original designer must make.

Scope & deliverables

What we design for — and what you get.

Florida structural engineering is not generic. Wind, flood, and soil conditions drive the design. Here is what we account for and what lands in your hands.

What we design for

Wind loads per ASCE 7-22 (140–180 mph zones)
FEMA flood zones A, AE, V, VE + ASCE 24-14
Corrosion in coastal and high-humidity exposure
Soil bearing capacity and geotechnical integration
Lateral systems: shear walls, frames, diaphragms
Gravity systems: wood, steel, concrete, masonry

What you get

Stamped structural drawings (FBC 2023)
Sealed engineering letter or condition report
Load calculations: gravity, lateral, uplift
Code-compliance narrative for the reviewer
Permit-plan review with correction response
Revision support through the review cycle

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Codes & standards

Current adoption cycle — no stale references.

Florida Building Code adopts on a 3-year cycle. We work to the current cycle plus the referenced standards that govern structural design.

FBC

Florida Building Code 2023

Building, Existing Building, and Residential volumes — current adoption cycle. Governs all structural design in Florida jurisdictions.

ASCE

ASCE 7-22

Minimum Design Loads. Wind speed maps, seismic, snow, rain, and flood load criteria referenced by FBC 2023.

ACI

ACI 318-19

Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, with FBC-adopted modifications. Cast-in-place, post-tension, and precast.

AISC

AISC 360-22

Steel building specification. Connection design, brace frames, and moment frames where used in the lateral system.

NDS

NDS 2018

National Design Specification for wood construction. Sawn lumber, engineered wood, glulam, and CLT mass-timber.

FBC EB

FBC Existing Building

Florida Building Code, Existing Building volume. Governs structural evaluation, repair, alteration, and addition to existing structures.

Have drawings, a permit comment, or an existing structure? Send it — we'll tell you what it needs.

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