553.505 – Exceptions to applicability of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
553.505 Exceptions to applicability of the Americans with Disabilities Act.—Notwithstanding the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, private clubs are governed by this part. History.—s. 1, ch. 93-183; s. 14, ch. 96-200; s. 4, ch. 97-76; s. 23, ch. 2001-186; s. 25, ch. 2011-222.
553.71 – Definitions.
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” means any code or rule intending postconstruction regulation of structures which would include, but not be limited to: standards of maintenance, condition of facilities, condition of systems […]
553.506 – Powers of the commission.
553.506 Powers of the commission.—In addition to any other authority vested in the Florida Building Commission by law, the commission, in implementing this part, may, by rule, adopt revised and updated versions of the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design in accordance with chapter 120. History.—s. 1, ch. 93-183; s. 67, ch. 2000-141; s. […]
553.72 – Intent.
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 state building code, to be called the Florida Building Code, which consists of a single set of documents that apply to the design, construction, erection, alteration, modification, repair, or […]
553.507 – Applicability.
553.507 Applicability.—This part applies to: (1) All areas of newly designed and newly constructed buildings and facilities as determined by the federal standards established and adopted pursuant to s. 553.503. (2) Portions of altered buildings and facilities as determined by the federal standards established and adopted pursuant to s. 553.503. (3) A building or facility that is being converted […]
553.508 – Architectural barrier removal.
553.508 Architectural barrier removal.—Removal of architectural barriers, pursuant to 28 C.F.R. s. 36.304, from buildings, structures, or facilities to which this act applies shall comply with ss. 553.501-553.513 unless compliance would render the removal not readily achievable. In no instance shall the removal of an architectural barrier create a significant risk to the health or safety […]
553.509 – Vertical accessibility.
553.509 Vertical accessibility.— (1) This part and the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design do not relieve the owner of any building, structure, or facility governed by this part from the duty to provide vertical accessibility to all levels above and below the occupiable grade level, regardless of whether the standards require an elevator to […]
553.511 – Parking facilities; minimum height clearance requirement.
553.511 Parking facilities; minimum height clearance requirement.—Every nonresidential structure built on or after January 1, 1991, which is designed to use covered or underground parking as the primary available parking space shall design the covered or underground parking facility to maintain a minimum height for the portion of the street-accessible level of the parking facility directly […]
553.512 – Modifications and waivers; advisory council.
553.512 Modifications and waivers; advisory council.— (1) The Florida Building Commission shall provide by regulation criteria for granting individual modifications of, or exceptions from, the literal requirements of this part upon a determination of unnecessary, unreasonable, or extreme hardship, provided such waivers shall not violate federal accessibility laws and regulations and shall be reviewed by the Accessibility […]
553.39 – Injunctive relief.
553.39 Injunctive relief.—The department may seek injunctive or other relief from the circuit court of appropriate jurisdiction to compel compliance with the requirements of this part or with the Florida Building Code or to enjoin the sale, delivery, or installation of a manufactured building, upon an affidavit specifying the manner in which the building does not […]