553.70 – Short title.
553.70 Short title.—This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Florida Building Codes Act.” History.—s. 1, ch. 74-167; s. 1, ch. 77-365.
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 […]
553.72 – 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 […]
553.721 – Surcharge.
553.721 Surcharge.—In order for the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to administer and carry out the purposes of this part and related activities, there is created a surcharge assessed at the rate of 1 percent of the permit fees associated with enforcement of the Florida Building Code as defined by the uniform account criteria and […]
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 […]
553.74 – 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 […]
553.75 – 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, […]
553.76 – 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 […]
553.781 – Licensee accountability.
553.781 Licensee accountability.— (1) The Legislature finds that accountability for work performed by design professionals and contractors is the key to strong and consistent compliance with the Florida Building Code and, therefore, protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. The purpose of this section is to provide such accountability. (2)(a) Upon a determination by a local jurisdiction […]
553.79 – Permits; applications; issuance; inspections.
553.79 Permits; applications; issuance; inspections.— (1)(a) After the effective date of the Florida Building Code adopted as herein provided, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or governmental entity to construct, erect, alter, modify, repair, or demolish any building within this state without first obtaining a permit therefor from the appropriate enforcing agency or from […]
553.791 – Alternative plans review and inspection.
553.791 Alternative plans review and inspection.— (1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Applicable codes” means the Florida Building Code and any local technical amendments to the Florida Building Code but does not include the applicable minimum fire prevention and firesafety codes adopted pursuant to chapter 633. (b) “Audit” means the process to confirm that the building […]
553.792 – Building permit application to local government.
553.792 Building permit application to local government.— (1)(a) Within 10 days of an applicant submitting an application to the local government, the local government shall advise the applicant what information, if any, is needed to deem the application properly completed in compliance with the filing requirements published by the local government. If the local government does not […]
553.7921 – Fire alarm permit application to local enforcement agency.
553.7921 Fire alarm permit application to local enforcement agency.— (1) A contractor must file a Uniform Fire Alarm Permit Application as provided in subsection (3) with the local enforcement agency and must receive the fire alarm permit before installing or replacing a fire alarm, if the local enforcement agency requires a plan review for the installation or […]
553.793 – Streamlined low-voltage alarm system installation permitting.
553.793 Streamlined low-voltage alarm system installation permitting.— (1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Contractor” means a person who is qualified to engage in the business of electrical or alarm system contracting pursuant to a certificate or registration issued by the department under part II of chapter 489. (b) “Low-voltage alarm system project” means a project related […]
553.7931 – Alarm system registrations.
553.7931 Alarm system registrations.— (1) As used in this section, the term “applicable local governmental entity” means the local enforcement agency or local law enforcement agency responsible for the administration of alarm system registration in a jurisdiction. (a) The owner, lessee, or occupant, or an authorized representative thereof, of a property must register his or her alarm system […]
553.7932 – Simplified permitting process for fire alarm system projects.
553.7932 Simplified permitting process for fire alarm system projects.— (1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Contractor” means a person who is qualified to engage in the business of electrical or alarm system contracting pursuant to a certificate or registration issued by the department under part II of chapter 489. (b) “Fire alarm system project” means a […]
553.794 – Local government residential master building permit program.
553.794 Local government residential master building permit program.— (1) MASTER BUILDING PERMIT PROGRAM CREATION.—If a local building code administrator licensed under part XII of chapter 468 receives a written request from a general, building, or residential contractor licensed under chapter 489 requesting the creation of a master building permit program, the applicable local government shall create such […]
553.80 – Enforcement.
553.80 Enforcement.— (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (a)-(g), each local government and each legally constituted enforcement district with statutory authority shall regulate building construction and, where authorized in the state agency’s enabling legislation, each state agency shall enforce the Florida Building Code required by this part on all public or private buildings, structures, and facilities, unless […]