Florida · Building code

The building code in force in Florida now.

Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023). Enforced by Florida Building Commission adopts; your local building official enforces. Verified on the primary source, re-checked weekly.

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Building code in Florida

Verified on the source

In force

Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023)

Rule 9B-3.047. Governs alterations, changes of use, and §510 emergency responder radio coverage in existing buildings.

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

Florida Building Commission adopts; your local building official enforces

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; the building view resolves them from your ZIP.

What changes next

9th Edition target Dec 31, 2026

Dated change ahead; the rule above stays in force until then.

Dated items

Next 24 months

Dec 31, 2026

Florida Building Code, 9th EditionFlorida Building Commission · target date

Dated

Questions about the building code in Florida

Which building code applies in Florida today?

Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023). Rule 9B-3.047. Governs alterations, changes of use, and §510 emergency responder radio coverage in existing buildings.

Who enforces the building code in Florida?

Florida Building Commission adopts; your local building official enforces.

What changes next for the building code in Florida?

9th Edition target Dec 31, 2026.

Other areas in Florida

Everything in force in Florida

Fire codeFlorida Fire Prevention Code, 8th Edition (2023)ElevatorsASME A17.1-2019 and A17.3-2020 BoilersChapter 554, F.S. and Rule 69A-51 Pools and spasRule 64E-9, F.A.C.Hotels and lodgingChapter 509, F.S. and Rules 61C-1, 61C-3 Workplace safetyFederal OSHA, 29 CFR 1910

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