553.73 – Florida Building Code.
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 and rules which pertain to and govern the design, construction, erection, alteration, modification, repair, and demolition of public and private buildings, structures, and facilities and enforcement of […]
553.83 – Injunctive relief.
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 relief from any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin the offering for sale, delivery, use, occupancy, erection, alteration, or installation of any building covered by this part, upon an […]
553.74 – Florida Building Commission.
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 subject to confirmation by the Senate. The commission is composed of 19 members, consisting of the following members: (a) One architect licensed pursuant to chapter 481 with at […]
553.835 – Implied warranties.
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 of fitness and merchantability or habitability for improvements immediately supporting the structure of a new home, which creates uncertainty in the state’s fragile real estate and construction industry. […]
553.75 – Organization of commission; rules and regulations; meetings; staff; fiscal affairs; public comment.
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 shall meet at the call of its chair, at the request of a majority of its membership, […]
553.84 – Statutory civil action.
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 a result of a violation of this part or the Florida Building Code, has a cause of action in any court of competent jurisdiction against the person or […]
553.76 – General powers of 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 management and control. The commission may adopt rules related to its consensus-based decisionmaking process, including, but not limited to, super majority voting requirements. However, […]
553.77 – Specific powers of the commission.
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 the Florida Building Code and other laws relating to the design, construction, erection, alteration, modification, repair, or demolition of public or private buildings, […]
553.775 – Interpretations.
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, local enforcement agencies, and the commission in a manner that protects the public safety, health, and welfare at the most reasonable cost to the consumer by ensuring uniform interpretations […]
553.5141 – Certifications of conformity and remediation plans.
553.5141 Certifications of conformity and remediation plans.— (1) For purposes of this section: (a) “Commerce” means travel, trade, traffic, commerce, transportation, or communication: 1. Among the several states; 2. Between any foreign country or any territory or possession and any state; or 3. Between points in the same state but through another state or foreign country. (b) “Department” means the Department of […]