Bill > H4011

This bill modifies the definition of "building official" in the Palm Beach County local governance statutes. Specifically, the bill changes the requirements for who can serve as a building official by removing the previous requirement that they must be a full-time employee of a municipality or county, and instead stipulating that they must possess a Florida Building Code Administrator certification and be serving in the respective commission district from which they are nominated. The change appears to provide more flexibility in who can serve as a building official while also introducing a professional certification requirement. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, which means as soon as it is signed by the appropriate legislative authority. This modification seems aimed at ensuring that building officials have a standardized level of professional expertise through certification, regardless of their employment status.

Business and Industry, Government Affairs

Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee (House)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/4011