Who enforces each one, what edition applies, and what changes next. 8 of 8 state-level topic areas checked against primary sources. Federal OSHA state.
| Area | In force | Authority | Next |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | Florida Fire Prevention Code, 8th Edition (2023)NFPA 1 and NFPA 101 (2021 editions) with Florida amendments, effective December 31, 2023 per the State Fire Marshal page. The Notice of Proposed Rule for 69A-60 (approved by agency head April 30, 2026; hearing July 14, 2026) lists a proposed effective date of December 31, 2026 for the 2024 NFPA editions; final adoption not yet posted. SourceChecked on the source | State Fire Marshal adopts; your local fire official enforces | 9th Edition target Dec 31, 20269th Edition: flrules 69A-60.002 history (read Oct 21, 2026) ends with the Proposed notice of June 12, 2026 (FAR 52/114); rule still effective 12/31/2023; SFM page lists the July 14, 2026 hearing and no adoption; proposed effective date Dec 31, 2026 |
| Building | Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023)Rule 9B-3.047; 2023 edition effective December 31, 2023 per DBPR. The Commission's updated workplan for its October 13, 2026 meeting lists the 9th Edition (2026) FBC effective 12/31/2026, six months after publication; the final rule hearing, Secretary of State filing and final PDF were still marked TBD. SourceChecked on the source | Florida Building Commission adopts; your local building official enforces | 9th Edition target Dec 31, 20269th Edition target Dec 31, 2026; flrules 61G20-1.001 (read Oct 21, 2026) shows the 9th Edition Proposed notice of Sept 23, 2026 (FAR 52/185) and no notice of change or adoption; rule effective 3/18/2026 |
| Elevators | ASME A17.1-2019, A17.3-2020 and A18.1-2020, with exclusions, under Rule 61C-5.001 and Chapter 399, F.S.Rule 61C-5.001 (amended May 25, 2026; read on DBPR's combined rule text Oct 18, 2026) adopts A17.1-2019, A17.3-2020 and A18.1-2020. The A17.3 Section 3.10.12 effective date moved to August 1, 2025, and the rule says compliance may not be enforced until August 1, 2029. Part X, 3.8.5, 3.10.13, 3.10.14, 3.13.1 and 3.13.2 of A17.3 are excluded. SourceChecked on the source | DBPR, Bureau of Elevator Safety | Section 3.10.12 not enforceable before Aug 1, 2029Section 3.10.12 may not be enforced before Aug 1, 2029 (rule text read Oct 18, 2026; flrules shows 61C-5.001 effective 5/25/2026, history 1-30-24 then 5-25-26) |
| Boilers | Chapter 554, F.S. and Rule 69A-51Certificate inspections: power and high-pressure water boilers yearly, low-pressure steam every two years, hot-water heating biennial with internal every four years (s. 554.108(3), 2026 Florida Statutes). Fuel-fired boiler rooms in public lodging establishments need carbon monoxide detectors, s. 554.108(6). SourceChecked on the source | State Fire Marshal (Department of Financial Services), not DBPR | In force |
| Pools | Rule 64E-9, F.A.C.Operating requirements, 64E-9.004, last amended June 11, 2023; other active rules July 20, 2016 per the flrules chapter page. DOH held a rule workshop April 23, 2025 on draft revisions to 64E-9.001, .004, .008, .013, .015, .016 and .017; no proposed rule appears on the chapter page. Federal drain-cover rules apply on top. SourceChecked on the source | Florida Department of Health; county health departments inspect | Rulemaking pendingflrules 64E-9.004 (read Oct 18, 2026) still effective Jun 11, 2023; latest notice is a Rule Development notice for 64E-9.001 published Apr 1, 2026 (FAR 52/63); no proposed rule shown |
| Lodging | Chapter 509, F.S. and Rules 61C-1, 61C-3Public lodging licensing and inspection under Chapter 509 and Rules 61C-1, 61C-3 (DBPR page shows the rules PDF revised March 2026). Balcony and railing certificate every three years for buildings three stories or more, s. 509.2112 (2017 statute text read; current-year text not re-read). SourceChecked on the source | DBPR, Division of Hotels and Restaurants | Rulemaking pendingProposed rule: DBPR noticed amendments to Rule 61C-1.005 (disciplinary guidelines) in the Oct 23, 2026 Florida Administrative Register, adding fines for violations of ss. 509.105 and 509.214, F.S.; comments Oct 23 to Nov 13, 2026; no hearing listed. Confirm with DBPR Hotels and Restaurants. |
| Workplace | Federal OSHA, 29 CFR 1910Florida has no state plan; federal OSHA enforces. Hazard Communication final rule (Federal Register Jan. 15, 2026): employer labeling, program and training for substances by November 20, 2026, mixtures by May 19, 2028. SourceChecked on the source | U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA | HazCom Nov 20, 2026 |
| Environmental | Florida DEP layer over the federal baseline (SPCC 40 CFR 112; EPCRA Tier II; HFC 40 CFR 84; RICE NESHAP; asbestos NESHAP): tank registration under s. 376.303 and Chapters 62-761/62-762; RICE exemption 62-210.300(3)(a)(35) or air general permit 62-210.310(4)(b); asbestos notice under 62-257 (revised March 23, 2025); 24-hour release reporting under s. 403.077 and 62-604.550Tanks: $25 per tank yearly by July 1; nonresidential tanks of 110 gal or less exempt (s. 376.303). Emergency engines exempt within facility fuel caps (e.g., 64,000 gal diesel) or use an air general permit via AGPERS. Asbestos notice 10 working days ahead, $100-$200 fee. Wastewater spills over 1,000 gal: State Watch Office within 24 hours. Backflow, grease not confirmed. SourceChecked on the source | Florida DEP (Divisions of Air, Waste and Water); asbestos local programs in Broward, Duval, Hillsborough, Miami-Dade, Orange, Palm Beach, Pinellas and Sarasota; local governments under DEP contract inspect tanks; U.S. EPA Region 4 | In forceHFC leak-repair rule in force since Jan 1, 2026; automatic leak detection for existing 1,500 lb+ commercial refrigeration by Jan 1, 2027; next Tier II filing March 1, 2027 |
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Florida Fire Prevention Code, 8th Edition (2023). NFPA 1 and NFPA 101 (2021 editions) with Florida amendments, effective December 31, 2023 per the State Fire Marshal page. The Notice of Proposed Rule for 69A-60 (approved by agency head April 30, 2026; hearing July 14, 2026) lists a proposed effective date of December 31, 2026 for the 2024 NFPA editions; final adoption not yet posted. Enforced by: State Fire Marshal adopts; your local fire official enforces.
Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023). Rule 9B-3.047; 2023 edition effective December 31, 2023 per DBPR. The Commission's updated workplan for its October 13, 2026 meeting lists the 9th Edition (2026) FBC effective 12/31/2026, six months after publication; the final rule hearing, Secretary of State filing and final PDF were still marked TBD. Enforced by: Florida Building Commission adopts; your local building official enforces.
Elevators: DBPR, Bureau of Elevator Safety (ASME A17.1-2019, A17.3-2020 and A18.1-2020, with exclusions, under Rule 61C-5.001 and Chapter 399, F.S.). Boilers: State Fire Marshal (Department of Financial Services), not DBPR (Chapter 554, F.S. and Rule 69A-51).
Florida is a federal-OSHA state: the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforces workplace safety rules directly.
Fire: 9th Edition target Dec 31, 2026 (9th Edition: flrules 69A-60.002 history (read Oct 21, 2026) ends with the Proposed notice of June 12, 2026 (FAR 52/114); rule still effective 12/31/2023; SFM pa); Building: 9th Edition target Dec 31, 2026 (9th Edition target Dec 31, 2026; flrules 61G20-1.001 (read Oct 21, 2026) shows the 9th Edition Proposed notice of Sept 23, 2026 (FAR 52/185) and no notice of ch); Elevators: Section 3.10.12 not enforceable before Aug 1, 2029 (Section 3.10.12 may not be enforced before Aug 1, 2029 (rule text read Oct 18, 2026; flrules shows 61C-5.001 effective 5/25/2026, history 1-30-24 then 5-25-26)); Nov 13, 2026: Comments close on DBPR proposed amendments to hotel and restaurant disciplinary guidelines (Rule 61C-1.005), adding fines for ss. 509.105 and 509.214, F.S. violations; Nov 20, 2026: OSHA Hazard Communication, substances.
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