Florida Building Code is a comprehensive set of regulations governing construction and safety standards in the Sunshine State. It covers architectural design, construction materials, and safety measures, ensuring the structural integrity and resilience of buildings throughout Florida.
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2023 FBC – Building, 8th edition2020 FBC – Building, 7th edition2017 FBC – Building, 6th edition2014 FBC – Building, 5th edition
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2023 FBC – Residential, 8th edition
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2020 FBC – Residential, 7th edition
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2017 FBC – Residential, 6th edition
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2014 FBC – Residential, 5th edition
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2023 FBC – Existing Building, 8th edition
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2020 FBC – Existing Building, 7th edition
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2017 FBC – Existing Building, 6th edition
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2014 FBC – Existing Building, 5th edition
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2023 FBC – Plumbing, 8th edition
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2020 FBC – Plumbing, 7th edition
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2017 FBC – Plumbing, 6th edition
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2014 FBC – Plumbing, 5th edition
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2023 FBC – Mechanical, 8th edition
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2020 FBC – Mechanical, 7th edition
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2017 FBC – Mechanical, 6th edition
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2014 FBC – Mechanical, 5th edition
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2023 FBC – Fuel Gas, 8th edition
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2020 FBC – Fuel Gas, 7th edition
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2017 FBC – Fuel Gas, 6th edition
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2014 FBC – Fuel Gas, 5th edition
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2023 FBC – Energy Conservation, 8th edition
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2020 FBC – Energy Conservation, 7th edition
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2017 FBC – Energy Conservation, 6th edition
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2014 FBC – Energy Conservation, 5th edition
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Florida Standard on Bleachers, Folding and Telescopic Seating, and Grandstands 2017
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Florida Storm Shelter Code 2020
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Florida Storm Shelter Code 2014
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Florida Standard for Residential Construction in High Wind Regions 2014
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Florida Accessibility Code 2023
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2020 FBC – Accessibility, 7th edition
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2017 FBC – Accessibility, 6th edition
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Florida 2010 ADA Standards
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Florida Electrical Code 2020
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Florida Electrical Code 2017
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Florida Electrical Code 2014
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Florida Life Safety Code 2021
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NFPA 101 part of the 2020 FFPC, 7th edition
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Florida Fire Code 2021
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NFPA 1 part of the 2020 FFPC, 7th edition
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Florida Fire Sprinkler Code 2019
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Florida Fire Sprinkler Code 2016
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Florida One- and Two-Family Dwelling Fire Sprinkler Installation Code 2019
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Florida One- and Two-Family Dwelling Fire Sprinkler Installation Code 2016
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Florida Low-rise Residential Fire Sprinkler Installation Code 2019
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Florida Low-rise Residential Fire Sprinkler Installation Code 2016
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Florida Standpipe and Hose System Installation Code 2016
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Florida Fire Pump Installation Code 2016
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Florida Private Fire Service Main Installation Code 2019
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Florida Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code 2020
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Florida LP Gas Code 2020
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Florida LP Gas Code 2017
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Florida Fire Alarm Code 2019
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Florida Fire Alarm Code 2016
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Florida Emergency and Standby Power Code 2019
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Florida Emergency and Standby Power Code 2016
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Florida Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel-burning Appliances Code 2016
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Florida Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel-burning Appliances Code 2013
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Florida Fire Wall Code 2021
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Florida Fire Wall Code 2018
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Florida Fire Wall Code 2015
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Florida Stationary Fuel Cell Power Code 2020
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Florida Stationary Fuel Cell Power Code 2015
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Florida Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems Code 2018
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Florida Refrigeration System Safety Code 2019
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Florida Refrigeration System Safety Code 2016
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Florida Refrigeration System Safety Code 2013
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Florida Refrigerant Classification Code 2019
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Florida Commercial Energy Code 2019
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Florida Commercial Energy Code 2016
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Florida Commercial Energy Code 2013
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Florida Health Care Facility Ventilation Code 2017
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Florida Elevator and Escalator Code 2019
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Florida Elevator and Escalator Code 2016
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Florida Elevator and Escalator Code 2013
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Florida Existing Elevator and Escalator Code 2015
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Florida Elevator and Escalator Performance-Based Code 2007
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Florida Platform Lift and Stairway Chairlift Code 2020
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Florida Belt Manlift Code 2015
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Florida Solder Joint Pressure Fitting Code for Cast Copper Alloy 2018
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Florida Solder Joint Pressure Fitting Code for Cast Copper Alloy 2012
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Florida Solder Joint Pressure Fitting Code for Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy 2018
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Florida Solder Joint Pressure Fitting Code for Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy 2013
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Florida Conveyor and Related Equipment Code 2015
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Florida Process Piping Code 2020
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Florida Building Services Piping Code 2020
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Florida Building Services Piping Code, 2014
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Florida Health Facilities Design Code 2010
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Florida Hospital Facilities Design Code 2022
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Florida Hospital Facilities Design Code 2018
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Florida Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities Design Code 2014
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Florida Outpatient Facilities Design Code 2022
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Florida Outpatient Facilities Design Code 2018
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Florida Residential Health Facilities Code 2022
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Florida Residential Health Facilities Code 2018
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Florida Residential Health Facilities Code 2014
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Florida Concrete Construction Tolerance Code 2010
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Florida Structural Concrete Code 2019
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Florida Structural Concrete Code 2014
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Florida Concrete Thin Shells Code 2019
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Florida Concrete Thin Shells Code 2014
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Florida Residential Structural Concrete Code 2020
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Florida Residential Structural Concrete Code 2014
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Florida Post-Installed Adhesive Anchors in Concrete Code 2011
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Florida Moment Frames Acceptance Criteria Structural Testing Code 2005 (R2019)
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Florida Unbonded Single-Strand Tendon Materials Code 2014
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Florida Load Testing of Existing Concrete Structures Code 2013
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Florida Precast Concrete Diaphragm Connections for Earthquake Loading Code 2018
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Florida Special Unbonded Post-Tensioned Precast Structural Walls Code, 2007
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Florida Precast Concrete Tolerances Code, 2009
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Florida Seismic Steel Construction Code 2016
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Florida Seismic Steel Construction Code 2010
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Florida Steel Construction Code 2016
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Florida Steel Construction Code 2010
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Florida Cold-Formed Steel Structural Member Code 2016
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Florida Cold-Formed Steel Structural Member Code 2012
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Florida Wood Construction Wind and Seismic Code 2021
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Florida Wood Construction Wind and Seismic Code 2015
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Florida Joists and Rafters Span Tables Code 2021
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Florida Filler Metals for Brazing and Braze Welding Code, 2011
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Florida Masonry Specification Code 2016
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Florida Residential Load Calculation Code (Manual J), 2016
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Florida Residential Equipment Selection Code (Manual S) 2014
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Florida Peak Cooling and Heating Calculation Code (Commercial / Mid & High-rise Residential) 2007 (R2014)
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Florida Test Protocols 2023
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2020 FBC – Test Protocols for HVHZ, 7th edition
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Florida ABA Standards 2015
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Florida Typical Timber Construction Details Code 2003
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Florida Structural Glued Laminated Timber Appearance Grades Code 2001
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Florida Structural Glued Laminated Timber Dimensions Code 2010
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Florida Structural Glued Laminated Timber of Hardwood Species Specifications Code 1996
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Florida Power Assist and Low Energy Power Operated Doors Code 2019
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Florida Power Assist and Low Energy Power Operated Doors Code 2013
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Florida Power Assist and Low Energy Power Operated Doors Code 2007
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Florida Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment Code 2014
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Florida Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment Code 2009
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Florida Metal and Flexible Duct Code 2020
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Florida Phenolic Duct Construction Code 2015
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Florida Carbon Structural Steel Code, 2014
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Florida Welded and Seamless Steel Pipe Piles Code, 2010 (R2018)
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Florida Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated Galvanized or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated Galvannealed by the Hot-Dip Process Code, 2017
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Florida High-strength Low-alloy Piling with Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance for Use in Marine Environments Code, 2013 (2018)
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Florida Low-Alloy Steel Deformed and Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement Code 2016
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Florida High-strength Steel Bars for Prestressed Concrete Code 2018
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Florida Steel Sheet, Zinc-5 Percent, Aluminum Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process Code 2013
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Florida Steel Sheet, Metallic-Coated by the Hot-dip Process Code 2017A
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Florida Fair Housing Act Design Manual
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Florida OSHA 1926 Construction
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Florida OSHA 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards
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Florida OSHA 1904 Recordkeeping
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Florida Shallow Post-Tensioned Concrete Foundations on Expansive and Stable Soils Code, 2019
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2014 FBC – Accessibility, 5th edition
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Florida Electrical Code 2011
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NFPA 101 part of the 2017 FFPC, 6th edition
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2014 Florida Fire Prevention Code, 5th edition
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NFPA 1 part of the 2017 FFPC, 6th edition
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Florida Masonry Code 2016
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2017 FBC – Test Protocols for HVHZ, 6th edition
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Florida Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes and Sheet Piling Code, 2017
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Florida High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel with Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance Code 2015
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7th Edition Florida Building Code, based on the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), with Florida-specific amendments. Includes the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, based on the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), referencing ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2016 with Florida-specific amendments.
Passed in 2020, effective as of December 31, 2020.
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Current Residential Code
2020 Florida Building Code – Residential, based on the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) with Florida-specific amendments. Includes the 2020 Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, based on the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), referencing ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2016 with Florida-specific amendments.
Effective as of December 31, 2020.
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Climate Zones: 1A, 2A
Code Adoption and Change Process
Code Change Process
The Florida Building Commission (FBC) is directed to adopt, revise, update, and maintain the Florida Building Code in accordance with Chapter 120 of the state statutes. The code is a mandatory uniform statewide code and need not be adopted by a local government to be applicable at the local level. Local jurisdictions may not adopt more or less efficient codes. Visit the Florida Building Commission FAQ page for a detailed overview of the code modification process.
Technical Advisory Committee Review Process (from previous code update).
Code Change Cycle
Three year code cycle. Please see this presentation for more information on Florida’s system for updating its codes.
History
| 2020 | Adoption of the 7th Edition Florida Building Code, based on the 2018 International Codes (I-Codes) with Florida-specific amendments. Includes significant updates in energy conservation and structural integrity to address Florida’s unique climate and weather challenges. Effective December 31, 2020. |
| 2017 | Introduction of the 6th Edition Florida Building Code, based on the 2015 I-Codes. Implemented updates focused on energy efficiency through the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, referencing the 2015 IECC and ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2013. Effective December 31, 2017. |
| 2014 | The 5th Edition Florida Building Code is enacted, adopting and adapting the 2012 I-Codes. This edition included updates to enhance hurricane resistance and energy efficiency, crucial for Florida’s high wind speeds and hot climate. Effective June 30, 2015. |
| 2010 | The 4th Edition Florida Building Code comes into effect, integrating the 2009 I-Codes with specific modifications for Florida’s environmental conditions, particularly focusing on wind mitigation techniques for coastal areas. Effective March 15, 2012. |
| 2007 | Implementation of the 3rd Edition Florida Building Code, adapting the 2006 I-Codes. This update emphasized strengthening structures against hurricanes and improving fire safety measures. Effective October 1, 2008. |
| 2004 | The 2nd Edition of the Florida Building Code is introduced, incorporating the 2003 I-Codes. This edition addressed the lessons learned from recent hurricanes, enhancing requirements for wind load and flood resistance. Effective October 1, 2005. |
| 2001 | Florida adopts its first statewide building code, the Florida Building Code, which consolidates various regional codes into a unified state code based on the 1997 Standard Building Code by SBCCI, tailored with Florida-specific modifications to address hurricane impacts effectively. Effective March 1, 2002. |
| 1990s | Prior to the statewide code, Florida relied on local codes that varied significantly across different jurisdictions. The devastating impacts of Hurricane Andrew in 1992 spurred efforts towards a unified state code to address inconsistencies and enhance building safety statewide. |
Contacts
Mo Madani
Senior Technical Manager of Codes and Standards
Florida Building Commission
Email: mo.madani@myfloridalicense.com
Eric D. Martin
Senior Research Engineer,
Buildings Research
Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC)
Contact: Bio page
Sareena Nagpal
Energy Codes Manager
Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA)
Email: snagpal@seealliance.org
News and Events
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- Report On Florida Circuit Rider Program Now Available August 27, 2015
- Florida’s New Train-The-Trainer Program Launches May 12, 2015
- Alliance Announces SEEA’s ‘Graduation’ Into Standalone Entity May 20, 2013
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