553.36 – Definitions.
553.36 Definitions.—The definitions contained in this section govern the construction of this part unless the context otherwise requires. (1) “Approved” means conforming to the requirements of the Florida Building Code. (2) “Approved inspection agency” means an organization determined by the department to be especially qualified by reason of facilities, personnel, experience, and demonstrated reliability to investigate, test, and […]
553.37 – Rules; inspections; and insignia.
553.37 Rules; inspections; and insignia.— (1) The Florida Building Commission shall adopt within the Florida Building Code requirements for construction or modification of manufactured buildings and building modules, to address: (a) Submittal to and approval by the department of manufacturers’ drawings and specifications, including any amendments. (b) Submittal to and approval by the department of manufacturers’ internal quality control […]
553.375 – Recertification of manufactured buildings.
553.375 Recertification of manufactured buildings.—Prior to the relocation to a site that has a higher design wind speed, modification, or change of occupancy of a manufactured building within the state, the manufacturer, dealer, or owner thereof may apply to the department for recertification of that manufactured building. The department shall, by rule, provide what information the […]
553.38 – Application and scope.
553.38 Application and scope.—The department shall enforce every provision of the Florida Building Code adopted pursuant hereto, except that local land use and zoning requirements, fire zones, building setback requirements, side and rear yard requirements, site development requirements, property line requirements, subdivision control, and onsite installation requirements, as well as the review and regulation of architectural […]
553.381 – Manufacturer certification.
553.381 Manufacturer certification.— (1) Before manufacturing buildings to be located within this state or selling manufactured buildings within this state, whichever occurs later, a manufacturer must be certified by the department. The department shall certify a manufacturer upon receipt from the manufacturer and approval and verification by the department of the following: (a) The manufacturer’s internal quality control […]
553.382 – Placement of certain housing.
553.382 Placement of certain housing.—Notwithstanding any other law or ordinance to the contrary, in order to expand the availability of affordable housing in this state, any residential manufactured building that is certified under this chapter by the department may be placed on a mobile home lot in a mobile home park, recreational vehicle park, or mobile […]
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 […]
553.41 – Penalties.
553.41 Penalties.—Any person who violates any of the provisions of this part is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. History.—s. 5A, ch. 71-172; s. 1, ch. 74-208; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 1, 6, ch. 79-152; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; […]
553.415 – Factory-built school buildings.
553.415 Factory-built school buildings.— (1) It is the purpose of this section to provide an alternative procedure for the construction and installation of factory-built school buildings designed or intended for use as school buildings. As used in this section, the term “factory-built school building” means any building designed or intended for use as a school building, which […]
552.171 – Suspension or Revocation of License or Permit.
552.171 Suspension or revocation of license or permit.— (1) The violation, by any person possessed of a license or permit as provided in s. 552.091, of any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto or of a cease and desist order shall be cause for revocation or suspension of such license or […]