Structural Engineer & Architect — Palm Beach County, Florida

The ASCE 7 design wind speed for Palm Beach County is 165 mph (3-second gust, Risk Category II). All new construction and substantial improvements in Palm Beach County must be designed for this wind speed. Pineland Engineering performs wind load analyses per ASCE 7 and the Florida Building Code for all project types — from single-family homes to commercial buildings. Use our WindCheck FL calculator to verify the design wind speed for your specific Palm Beach County address.

Palm Beach County has coastal flood zones along the Atlantic Coast and Lake Worth Lagoon. Barrier island communities including Palm Beach and Singer Island are in VE flood zones. Pineland Engineering designs elevated foundations, flood-resistant construction details, and provides the engineering documentation required for FEMA flood zone compliance in Palm Beach County. We prepare Elevation Certificates, design pile foundations for AE and VE zones, and coordinate with the Palm Beach County Building Division on flood zone permit requirements. Use our FloodMark FL and ElevationCalc FL calculators to determine your Palm Beach County property's flood zone and required finished floor elevation.

Building permits in Palm Beach County are issued by the Palm Beach County Building Division. The permit process requires submission of construction documents prepared and sealed by Florida-licensed professionals. Pineland Engineering prepares complete permit packages — architectural drawings, structural drawings and calculations, energy code compliance documentation, and permit application forms — and manages the plan review process with the Palm Beach County Building Division. Typical plan review times in Palm Beach County range from 4–12 weeks depending on project type and current workload. Pineland Engineering has experience navigating the Palm Beach County Building Division's specific requirements and can advise on the most efficient path to permit issuance.

Unpermitted construction is common throughout Florida, and Palm Beach County is no exception. Pineland Engineering handles after-the-fact permits for unpermitted structures in Palm Beach County — including additions, garages, screen enclosures, lanais, and accessory structures. The process requires as-built drawings, structural calculations, and permit application submission to the Palm Beach County Building Division. Contact us at (239) 233-5133 for a free assessment of your unpermitted structure in Palm Beach County.

Pineland Engineering provides a full range of architectural and engineering services for Palm Beach County projects: structural engineering (PE 39202), architectural design (AR102594), complete permit sets, coastal and flood zone design, after-the-fact permits, and construction administration. We serve residential and commercial clients throughout Palm Beach County. Contact us at (239) 233-5133 or visit our website to request a free project assessment.