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Sunesta Awnings and Outdoor Comfort, Jacksonville, Fla., manufacturer of ready-to-install retractable awnings, achieved approval under Florida Building Code PDM 10447 and Miami Dade County NOA #13-1104.18 for all of its retractable awnings: Sunesta, Sunstyle, Sunlight and SunShade. The awnings stand up to 45 mph wind speed when extended and 150 mph when retracted.
Building codes enacted after the category 5 Hurricane Andrew in 1992 are considered the gold standard for building safety in Florida.