CHAPTER 553

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

PART I

MANUFACTURED BUILDINGS (ss. 553.35-553.42)

PART II

ACCESSIBILITY BY HANDICAPPED PERSONS (ss. 553.501-553.514)

PART III

TRENCH SAFETY ACT (ss. 553.60-553.64)

PART IV

FLORIDA BUILDING CODE (ss. 553.70-553.898)

PART V

THERMAL EFFICIENCY STANDARDS (ss. 553.900-553.912)

PART VI

ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS (ss. 553.951-553.975)

PART VII

STANDARDS FOR RADON-RESISTANT BUILDINGS (s. 553.98)

PART VIII

BUILDING ENERGY-EFFICIENCY RATING SYSTEM (ss. 553.990-553.998)

Florida Statute 553.35 (2011)  Short title.

Florida Statute 553.355  (2011) Minimum construction requirements established.

Florida Statute 553.36 (2011)  Definitions.

Florida Statute 553.37 (2011)  Rules; inspections; and insignia.

Florida Statute 553.375 (2011)  Recertification of manufactured buildings.

Florida Statute 553.38 (2011)  Application and scope.

Florida Statute 553.381 (2011)  Manufacturer certification.

Florida Statute 553.382 (2011)  Placement of certain housing.

Florida Statute 553.39 (2011)  Injunctive relief.

Florida Statute 553.41 (2011)  Penalties.

Florida Statute 553.415 (2011)  Factory-built school buildings.

Florida Statute 553.42 (2011)  Legislative intent.

Florida Statute 553.501 (2011)  Short title.

Florida Statute 553.502 (2011)  Intent.

Florida Statute 553.503 (2011)  Adoption of guidelines.

Florida Statute 553.504 (2011)  Exceptions to applicability of the guidelines.

Florida Statute 553.5041 (2011)  Parking spaces for persons who have disabilities.

Florida Statute 553.505 (2011)  Exceptions to applicability of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Florida Statute 553.506 (2011)  Powers of the commission.

Florida Statute 553.507 (2011)  Exemptions.

Florida Statute 553.508 (2011)  Architectural barrier removal.

Florida Statute 553.509 (2011)  Vertical accessibility.

Florida Statute 553.511 (2011)  Parking facilities; minimum height clearance requirement.

Florida Statute 553.512 (2011)  Modifications and waivers; advisory council.

Florida Statute 553.513 (2011)  Enforcement.

Florida Statute 553.514 (2011)  Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accesible Deisgn.

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Florida Statute 553.60 (2011)  Short title.

Florida Statute 553.61 (2011)  Intent.

Florida Statute 553.62 (2011)  State standard.

Florida Statute 553.63 (2011)  Trench excavations in excess of 5 feet deep; required information.

Florida Statute 553.64 (2011)  Certain requirements for contract bids.

Florida Statute 553.70 (2011)  Short title.

Florida Statute 553.71 (2011)  Definitions.

Florida Statute 553.72 (2011)  Intent.

Florida Statute 553.721 (2011)  Surcharge.

Florida Statute 553.73 (2011)  Florida Building Code.

Florida Statute 553.74 (2011)  Florida Building Commission.

Florida Statute 553.75 (2011)  Organization of commission; rules and regulations; meetings; staff; fiscal affairs; public comment.

Florida Statute 553.76 (2011)  General powers of the commission.

Florida Statute 553.77 (2011)  Specific powers of the commission.

Florida Statute 553.775 (2011)  Interpretations.

Florida Statute 553.781 (2011)  Licensee accountability.

Florida Statute 553.79 (2011)  Permits; applications; issuance; inspections.

Florida Statute 553.791 (2011)  Alternative plans review and inspection.

Florida Statute 553.792 (2011)  Building permit application to local government.

Florida Statute 553.80 (2011)  Enforcement.

Florida Statute 553.83 (2011)  Injunctive relief.

Florida Statute 553.84 (2011)  Statutory civil action.

Florida Statute 553.841 (2011)  Building code compliance and mitigation program.

Florida Statute 553.842 (2011)  Product evaluation and approval.

Florida Statute 553.8425 (2011)  Local product approval.

Florida Statute 553.844 (2011)  Windstorm loss mitigation; requirements for roofs and opening protection.

Florida Statute 553.85 (2011)  Liquefied petroleum gases.

Florida Statute 553.86(2011)  Public restrooms; ratio of facilities for men and women; application; incorporation into the Florida Building Code.

Florida Statute 553.88(2011)  Adoption of electrical and alarm standards.

Florida Statute 553.885(2011)  Carbon monoxide alarm required.

Florida Statute 553.886(2011)  Energy efficiency technologies.

Florida Statute 553.895(2011)  Firesafety.

Florida Statute 553.896(2011)  Mitigation grant program guideline.

Florida Statute 553.897(2011)  Rulemaking authority; effective date.

Florida Statute 553.898(2011)  Preemption; certain special acts concerning general purpose local government repealed.

Florida Statute 553.900(2011)  Short title.

Florida Statute 553.901(2011)  Purpose of thermal efficiency code.

Florida Statute 553.902(2011)  Definitions.

Florida Statute 553.903(2011)  Applicability.

Florida Statute 553.904(2011)  Thermal efficiency standards for new nonresidential buildings.

Florida Statute 553.905(2011)  Thermal efficiency standards for new residential buildings.

Florida Statute 553.906(2011)  Thermal efficiency standards for renovated buildings.

Florida Statute 553.907(2011)  Compliance.

Florida Statute 553.908(2011)  Inspection.

Florida Statute 553.9085(2011)  Energy performance disclosure for residential buildings.

Florida Statute 553.909(2011)  Setting requirements for appliances; exceptions.

Florida Statute 553.912(2011)  Air conditioners.

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Florida Statute 553.951(2011)  Short title.

Florida Statute 553.953(2011)  Purpose.

Florida Statute 553.954(2011)  Adoption of standards.

Florida Statute 553.955(2011)  Definitions.

Florida Statute 553.957(2011)  Products covered by this part.

Florida Statute 553.959(2011)  Applicability.

Florida Statute 553.961(2011)  Test methods.

Florida Statute 553.963(2011)  Energy conservation standards.

Florida Statute 553.968(2011)  Exemptions.

Florida Statute 553.969(2011)  Revisions of standards.

Florida Statute 553.971(2011)  Certification statements.

Florida Statute 553.973(2011)  Enforcement and penalties.

Florida Statute 553.975(2011)  Report to the Governor and Legislature.

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PART VII

STANDARDS FOR RADON-RESISTANT
BUILDINGS

Florida Statute 553.990(2011)  Short title.

Florida Statute 553.991(2011)  Purpose.

Florida Statute 553.992(2011)  Adoption of rating system.

Florida Statute 553.993(2011)  Definitions.

Florida Statute 553.994(2011)  Applicability.

Florida Statute 553.995(2011)  Energy-efficiency ratings for buildings.

Florida Statute 553.996(2011)  Energy-efficiency information brochure.

Florida Statute 553.997(2011)  Public buildings.

Florida Statute 553.998(2011)  Compliance.

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