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The Florida Building Code (Section 553.73, F.S.) This replaced Florida’s patchwork of codes and regulations that were developed, amended, administered and enforced by more than 400 local jurisdictions and state agencies with building code regulation responsibilities.
The Florida Building Code (Code) is based on the International Building Code, which is referred to as the “base code”. Florida-specific amendments and supplements modify the base code to address issues specific to Florida.
The Florida Building Code applies to: “...the construction, erection, alteration, modification, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every public and private building, structure,” 101.4.2 FBC. 1997 Standard Building Code.
13 paź 2019 · The base codes for the Florida Building Code, 6th Edition (2017) include: the 2015 editions of the International Building Code®; the International Plumbing Code®; the International Mechanical Code®; the International Fuel Gas Code®; the International Residential Code®; the International Existing Building Code®; the International Energy ...
from the 2018 IBC and Florida-specific amendments, certain provisions and criteria of the code have changed. This Analysis will serve as a useful tool to facilitate the transition to the new code.
The Florida Building Code is based on national model building codes and national consensus standards, in addition to Florida-specific provisions. The code incorporates all building construction-related regulations for public and private buildings in the State of Florida other than those specifically exempted by section 553.73, Florida Statutes.
Order the code online. Code Development Process. Find a Declaratory Statement. 8th Edition (2023) Development Process. For periodic updates on the Code Modification Process and other emails regarding the Florida Building Code, please register at www.floridabuilding.org.
