553.501 – Short title.
553.501 Short title.—Sections 553.501-553.513 may be cited as the “Florida Americans With Disabilities Accessibility Implementation Act.” History.—s. 1, ch. 93-183.
553.502 – Intent.
553.502 Intent.—The purpose and intent of this part is to incorporate into the law of this state the accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, 42 U.S.C. ss. 12101 et seq., and to obtain and maintain United States Department of Justice certification of the Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction as […]
553.503 – Adoption of federal standards.
553.503 Adoption of federal standards.—Subject to modifications under this part, the federal Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design, and related regulations provided in 28 C.F.R. parts 35 and 36 and 49 C.F.R. part 37, are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as the law of this state and shall be incorporated into the Florida […]
553.504 – Exceptions to applicability of the federal standards.
553.504 Exceptions to applicability of the federal standards.—Notwithstanding the adoption of the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design pursuant to s. 553.503, all buildings, structures, and facilities in this state must meet the following additional requirements if such requirements provide increased accessibility: (1) All new or altered public buildings and facilities, private buildings and facilities, […]
553.5041 – Parking spaces for persons who have disabilities.
553.5041 Parking spaces for persons who have disabilities.— (1) This section is not intended to expand or diminish the defenses available to a place of public accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design, including, but not limited to, the readily achievable standard, and the standards applicable […]
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.
553.506 – 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. […]
553.507 – 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 […]
553.513 – Enforcement.
553.513 Enforcement.—It shall be the responsibility of each local government and each code enforcement agency established pursuant to s. 553.80 to enforce the provisions of this part. This act expressly preempts the establishment of handicapped accessibility standards to the state and supersedes any county or municipal ordinance on the subject. However, nothing in this section shall […]
553.514 – Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design.
553.514 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design.—Consistent with the federal implementation of the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design, buildings and facilities in this state may be designed in conformity with the 2010 standards if the design also complies with Florida-specific requirements provided in this part until the Florida Accessibility Code […]
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 […]