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FL S0156

FL S0156
Building Construction

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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2013 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring governmental entities to specify certain products associated with public works projects; requiring state agencies to use certain building rating systems and building codes for each new construction and renovation project; specifying that certain actions relating to onsite sewage treatment and removal are not required if a bedroom is not added during a remodeling addition or modification to a single-family home; prohibiting any provision of the International Residential Code relating to mandated fire sprinklers from incorporation into the Florida Building Code, etc.

AI Summary

This bill makes several changes to Florida's building and construction laws, including requiring governmental entities to specify certain state-produced lumber and forest products in public works projects if available and equal in price, fitness, and quality, while also exempting transportation projects funded by federal aid. It mandates that state agencies use specific building rating systems and building codes for new construction and renovations, and clarifies that certain onsite sewage treatment and removal actions are not required for single-family home remodels if no bedroom is added. The bill also prohibits the incorporation of mandated fire sprinkler provisions from the International Residential Code into the Florida Building Code, with exceptions for local ordinances in effect since January 1, 2010, and makes various other amendments related to contractor licensing, code enforcement penalties, and energy efficiency standards for buildings.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (2)

Appropriations (Senate), Community Affairs (Senate)

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 269 (Ch. 2013-193) (on 04/29/2013)
(5 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
Appropriations Committee Amendment to Amendment #826452 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2013/0156/Amendment/826452/HTML 10/10/2013
Regulated Industries Committee Amendment (Delete All) #269142 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2013/0156/Amendment/269142/HTML 10/10/2013
Appropriations Committee Amendment to Amendment #741084 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2013/0156/Amendment/741084/HTML 10/10/2013
Community Affairs Committee Amendment #584862 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2013/0156/Amendment/584862/HTML 10/10/2013
Appropriations Committee Amendment to Amendment #899032 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2013/0156/Amendment/899032/HTML 10/10/2013
Appropriations Committee Substitute Amendment (Delete All) #290726 to Amendment #269142 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2013/0156/Amendment/290726/HTML 10/10/2013
Community Affairs Committee Amendment #287844 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2013/0156/Amendment/287844/HTML 10/10/2013
Regulated Industries Committee Amendment #597538 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2013/0156/Amendment/597538/HTML 10/10/2013
Regulated Industries Committee Amendment #599444 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2013/0156/Amendment/599444/HTML 10/10/2013
BillText http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2013/0156/BillText/c2/HTML 04/26/2013
Bill http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2013/0156/BillText/c2/PDF 04/26/2013
Bill http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2013/0156/BillText/c1/HTML 04/25/2013
Bill http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2013/0156/BillText/c1/PDF 03/12/2013
BillText http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2013/0156/BillText/Filed/HTML 03/06/2013
Bill http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2013/156 03/06/2013
Bill http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2013/0156/BillText/Filed/PDF 01/04/2013
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