553.968 – Exemptions.
553.968 Exemptions.—The department may grant an exemption from compliance with the standards of this part for any currently produced product model which the manufacturer shows, and the department finds, comprises less than 0.5 percent of that manufacturer’s total sales volume in the state for that product class, and with respect to which the manufacturer shows, and […]
553.906 – Thermal efficiency standards for renovated buildings.
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 HVAC, service water heating, energy distribution, lighting, energy managing, and auxiliary systems design and equipment selection and performance. Such buildings are not required to meet […]
553.969 – Revisions of standards.
553.969 Revisions of standards.—The department shall, no earlier than 2 years after adoption of new or revised standards and no later than 4 years after adoption of new or revised standards, review and if warranted by the department update the standards established by this part. Revisions to the standards established by this part shall be based […]
553.907 – Compliance.
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 adopted in accordance with chapter 120. History.—s. 1, ch. 77-128; s. 5, ch. 88-213; s. 807, ch. 97-103; s. 3, ch. 98-145; s. 96, ch. 2000-141.
553.971 – Certification statements.
553.971 Certification statements.— (1) Manufacturers of products covered by this part shall certify to the department that such products are in compliance with the provisions of this part. (2) Except as provided in subsection (3), the manufacturer shall submit a certification statement to the department for each model, containing the following information: (a) Name and address of manufacturer. (b) Type […]
553.908 – Inspection.
553.908 Inspection.—Before construction or renovation is completed, the local enforcement agency shall inspect buildings for compliance with the standards of this part. Notwithstanding any other provision of the code or law, effective July 1, 2016, section R402.4.1.2 of the Florida Building Code, 5th Edition (2014) Energy Conservation, which became effective on June 30, 2015, shall increase […]
553.973 – Enforcement and penalties.
553.973 Enforcement and penalties.— (1) The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shall investigate any complaints received concerning violations of this part and shall report the results of its investigation to the Attorney General or state attorney. The Attorney General or state attorney may institute proceedings to enjoin any person found to be violating the provisions of […]
553.9081 – Florida Building Code; required amendments.
553.9081 Florida Building Code; required amendments.—The Florida Building Commission shall amend the Florida Building Code-Energy Conservation to: (1)(a) Eliminate duplicative commissioning reporting requirements for HVAC and electrical systems; and (b) Authorize commissioning reports to be provided by a licensed design professional, electrical engineer, or mechanical engineer. (2) Prohibit the adoption of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers […]
553.975 – Report to the Governor and Legislature.
553.975 Report to the Governor and Legislature.—The Public Service Commission shall submit a biennial report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, concurrent with the report required by s. 366.82(10), beginning in 1990. Such report shall include an evaluation of the effectiveness of these standards on energy […]
553.9085 – Energy performance disclosure for residential buildings.
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 the prospective purchaser. In conjunction with the normal responsibilities and duties of this part, the local building official shall require that a complete and accurate […]