Florida has a statewide building code; under certain strictly defined conditions, local governments may amend requirements to be more stringent than the code.
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| Building/Dwelling Code | 2004 Florida Building Code (2003 IBC) | Online |
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| Structural Code | 2004 Florida Building Code (2003 IBC) | Online |
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| Plumbing Code | 2004 Florida Building Code (2003 IPC) | Online |
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| Mechanical Code | 2004 Florida Building Code (2003 IMC) | Online |
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| Electrical Code | 2004 Florida Building Code (2002 NEC) | Online |
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| Fire/Life Safety Code | 2004 Florida Fire Prevention Code | Online |
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| Accessibility Code | ADAAG (Florida State Accessibility Code) | Dept. of Community Affairs, (850) 487-1824 |
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| Energy Code | 2004 Florida Building Code (ASHRAE 90.1-2001) | Online |
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| Elevator Code | 2004 Florida Building Code | Bureau of Elevator Safety, (850) 488-9097 and online |
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| Gas Code | 2003 International Fuel Gas Code | Online |
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| Boiler Code | ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code | Online |
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| Other Codes | Florida's Dept. of Health (DOH) has regulations pertaining to the construction of public swimming pools, hotels/motels, food establishments and health care facilities. In addition, all plans for the construction of public swimming pools must be reviewed and provided with a permit by the Dept. of Health before construction can begin. Check out the DOH Web site for details. Information also is available at: Florida Building Code Site. |
