Florida Statutes Part V - Thermal Efficiency Standards (Ss. 553.900-553.912)

• 553.900 - Short Title.
  This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Florida Thermal Efficiency Code.”History.—s. 1, ch. 77-128.
• 553.901 - Purpose Of Thermal Efficiency Code.
  The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shall prepare a thermal efficiency code to provide for a statewide uniform standard for energy efficiency in the...
• 553.902 - Definitions.
  As used in this part, the term:(1) “Energy performance level” means the indicator of the energy-related performance of a building, including, but not limited to, the...
• 553.903 - Applicability.
  This part applies to all new and renovated buildings in the state, except exempted buildings, for which building permits are obtained after March 15, 1979,...
• 553.904 - Thermal Efficiency Standards For New Nonresidential Buildings.
  Thermal designs and operations for new nonresidential buildings for which building permits are obtained after March 15, 1979, must at a minimum take into account...
• 553.905 - Thermal Efficiency Standards For New Residential Buildings.
  Thermal designs and operations for new residential buildings for which building permits are obtained after March 15, 1979, must at a minimum take into account...
• 553.906 - Thermal Efficiency Standards For Renovated Buildings.
  Thermal designs and operations for renovated buildings for which building permits are obtained after March 15, 1979, must take into account insulation; windows; infiltration; and...
• 553.907 - Compliance.
  Each local enforcement agency shall report to the department any information concerning compliance certifications and amendments at such intervals as the department designates by rule...
• 553.908 - Inspection.
  Before construction or renovation is completed, the local enforcement agency shall inspect buildings for compliance with the standards of this part.History.—s. 1, ch. 77-128.
• 553.9085 - Energy Performance Disclosure For Residential Buildings.
  The energy performance level resulting from compliance with the provisions of this part, for each new residential building, shall be disclosed at the request of...
• 553.909 - Setting Requirements For Appliances; Exceptions.
  (1) The Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction shall set the minimum requirements for commercial or residential swimming pool pumps, swimming pool water heaters, and...
• 553.912 - Air Conditioners.
  All air conditioners that are sold or installed in the state must meet the minimum efficiency ratings of the Florida Building Code-Energy Conservation. These efficiency...

Last modified: September 23, 2016