Florida Statutes Part IV - Florida Building Code (Ss. 553.70-553.898)
- 553.70 - Short Title.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Florida Building Codes Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 74-167; s. 1, ch. 77-365.
- 553.71 - Definitions.
As used in this part, the term:(1) “Commission” means the Florida Building Commission created by this part.(2) “Department” means the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.(3) “Housing code”...
- 553.72 - Intent.
(1) The purpose and intent of this act is to provide a mechanism for the uniform adoption, updating, amendment, interpretation, and enforcement of a single, unified...
- 553.721 - Surcharge.
In order for the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to administer and carry out the purposes of this part and related activities, there is...
- 553.73 - Florida Building Code.
(1)(a) The commission shall adopt, by rule pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54, the Florida Building Code which shall contain or incorporate by reference all laws...
- 553.74 - Florida Building Commission.
(1) The Florida Building Commission is created and located within the Department of Business and Professional Regulation for administrative purposes. Members are appointed by the Governor...
- 553.75 - Organization Of Commission; Rules And Regulations; Meetings; Staff; Fiscal Affairs; Public Comment.
(1) The commission shall meet on call of the secretary. The commission shall annually elect from its appointive members such officers as it may choose.(2) The commission...
- 553.76 - General Powers Of The Commission.
The commission is authorized to:(1) Adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this part.(2) Issue memoranda of procedure for its internal...
- 553.77 - Specific Powers Of The Commission.
(1) The commission shall:(a) Adopt and update the Florida Building Code or amendments thereto, pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54.(b) Make a continual study of the operation of...
- 553.775 - Interpretations.
(1) It is the intent of the Legislature that the Florida Building Code and the Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction be interpreted by building officials,...
- 553.781 - Licensee Accountability.
(1) The Legislature finds that accountability for work performed by design professionals and contractors is the key to strong and consistent compliance with the Florida Building...
- 553.79 - Permits; Applications; Issuance; Inspections.
(1) After the effective date of the Florida Building Code adopted as herein provided, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or governmental entity...
- 553.791 - Alternative Plans Review And Inspection.
(1) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Applicable codes” means the Florida Building Code and any local technical amendments to the Florida Building Code but does...
- 553.792 - Building Permit Application To Local Government.
(1) Within 10 days of an applicant submitting an application to the local government, the local government shall advise the applicant what information, if any, is...
- 553.793 - Streamlined Low-voltage Alarm System Installation Permitting.
(1) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Contractor” means a person who is qualified to engage in the business of electrical or alarm system contracting pursuant...
- 553.794 - Local Government Residential Master Building Permit Program.
(1) MASTER BUILDING PERMIT PROGRAM CREATION.—If a local building code administrator licensed under part XII of chapter 468 receives a written request from a general, building,...
- 553.80 - Enforcement.
(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (a)-(g), each local government and each legally constituted enforcement district with statutory authority shall regulate building construction and, where authorized...
- 553.83 - Injunctive Relief.
Any local government, legally constituted enforcement district, or state agency authorized to enforce sections of the Florida Building Code under s. 553.80 may seek injunctive...
- 553.835 - Implied Warranties.
(1) The Legislature finds that the courts have reached different conclusions concerning the scope and extent of the common law doctrine or theory of implied warranty...
- 553.84 - Statutory Civil Action.
Notwithstanding any other remedies available, any person or party, in an individual capacity or on behalf of a class of persons or parties, damaged as...
- 553.841 - Building Code Compliance And Mitigation Program.
(1) The Legislature finds that knowledge and understanding by persons licensed or employed in the design and construction industries of the importance and need for complying...
- 553.842 - Product Evaluation And Approval.
(1) The commission shall adopt rules under ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to develop and implement a product evaluation and approval system that applies statewide to operate...
- 553.8425 - Local Product Approval.
(1) For local product approval, products or systems of construction shall demonstrate compliance with the structural windload requirements of the Florida Building Code through one of...
- 553.844 - Windstorm Loss Mitigation; Requirements For Roofs And Opening Protection.
(1) The Legislature finds that:(a) The effects of recent hurricanes on the state have demonstrated the effectiveness of the Florida Building Code in reducing property damage to...
- 553.85 - Liquefied Petroleum Gases.
The provisions of the Florida Building Code for the design, construction, location, installation, services, and operation of equipment for storing, handling, transporting, and utilization of...
- 553.86 - Public Restrooms; Ratio Of Facilities For Men And Women; Application; Incorporation Into The Florida Building Code.
The Florida Building Commission shall incorporate into the Florida Building Code, to be adopted by rule pursuant to s. 553.73(1), a ratio of public restroom...
- 553.88 - Adoption Of Electrical And Alarm Standards.
For the purpose of establishing minimum electrical and alarm standards in this state, the current edition of the following standards are adopted:(1) “National Electrical Code,” NFPA...
- 553.883 - Smoke Alarms In One-family And Two-family Dwellings And Townhomes.
One-family and two-family dwellings and townhomes undergoing a repair, or a level 1 alteration as defined in the Florida Building Code, may use smoke alarms...
- 553.885 - Carbon Monoxide Alarm Required.
(1) Every separate building or addition to an existing building, other than a hospital, an inpatient hospice facility, or a nursing home facility licensed by the...
- 553.886 - Energy Efficiency Technologies.
The provisions of the Florida Building Code must facilitate and promote the use of cost-effective energy conservation, energy-demand management, and renewable energy technologies in buildings.History.—s....
- 553.895 - Firesafety.
(1) Any transient public lodging establishment, as defined in chapter 509 and used primarily for transient occupancy as defined in s. 83.43(10), or any timeshare unit...
- 553.896 - Mitigation Grant Program Guideline.
(1) The Legislature finds that facilities owned by the government and those designated to protect the public should be the first to adopt the best practices,...
- 553.898 - Preemption; Certain Special Acts Concerning General Purpose Local Government Repealed.
Chapter 2000-141, Laws of Florida, does not imply any repeal or sunset of existing general or special laws governing any special district that are not...
Last modified: September 23, 2016