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FL S0838

Florida Building Code


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Introduced
02/18/2025
In Committee
02/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to the Florida Building Code; amending s. 553.73, F.S.; prohibiting a local government from adopting a local lookback ordinance for substantial improvements or repairs to a structure which is more stringent than the Florida Building Code; providing that lookback ordinances adopted by local governments before a specified date are void and unenforceable; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Florida Building Code by prohibiting local governments from adopting "lookback ordinances" for substantial improvements or repairs to buildings that are more stringent than the statewide building code. A lookback ordinance is a local regulation that requires older structures to be brought up to current building standards when renovations or repairs are made. The bill specifically declares that any such local ordinances adopted before July 1, 2025, will be considered void and unenforceable. The goal appears to be creating uniformity in building standards across the state by preventing local governments from imposing stricter renovation requirements beyond the state's Florida Building Code. The legislation will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving local governments time to adjust their existing ordinances to comply with the new state mandate.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration (on 05/03/2025)

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