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FL S0044

FL S0044
Public Restroom Requirements


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Introduced
09/18/2023
In Committee
10/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to public restroom requirements; amending s. 553.86, F.S.; requiring the Florida Building Commission to adopt certain requirements in the Florida Building Code for certain public restroom facilities newly constructed or renovated after a specified date; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends Florida Statute 553.86 to require the Florida Building Commission to incorporate specific provisions into the Florida Building Code for public restroom facilities that are newly constructed or renovated after July 1, 2024. The new requirements include: (1) a hook installed within the reach range of an average-sized person while seated on the toilet, and (2) compliance with accessibility standards set forth in the Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction. The bill does not apply to establishments licensed under Chapter 509 that have the same number of water closets for women as the combined total of water closets and urinals for men and do not have meeting or banquet rooms that accommodate more than 150 persons.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Regulated Industries (on 03/08/2024)

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