Bill > S0902

This bill clarifies and updates Florida's laws regarding panelized construction, which is defined as a building method involving off-site fabrication of structural components or panels (such as walls, floors, and roof sections made from materials like wood, metal, or concrete) that are then transported to a construction site for assembly. The bill adds a new definition for "panelized construction" to the Florida Statutes and specifically exempts such construction from state approval requirements, while still mandating that these structures must comply with all local governmental requirements at the installation site. The bill also makes several technical amendments to cross-references in other sections of Florida law related to manufactured buildings, transportation of building components, and insurance policies. These changes aim to provide clearer guidelines for a construction method that involves prefabricating building elements in a controlled environment and then assembling them on-site, which can potentially offer advantages in terms of quality control, efficiency, and construction speed. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving stakeholders time to understand and prepare for the new regulations.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/902