Chapter 553

Fla. Stat. ch. 553

Building Construction Standards

553.01Short title 553.02Purpose 553.03Definitions 553.04Bond of plumbing contractor; requisites; form 553.041Exemptions 553.05County plumbing inspectors; employment, qualifications, duties; exemption of certain municipalities and districts 553.06State Plumbing Code 553.07Plumbing permits; inspection fee, amount, disposition; exception 553.08Inspectors for municipalities, service or sanitary districts; permits; inspection fee, amount 553.10Penalty for violations 553.11Construction, limitation of this part 553.14Water closets, maximum quantity of water per flush; shower heads and faucets, maximum flow rate; exceptions; penalty 553.141Public restrooms; ratio of facilities for men and women; application; rules 553.15Short title 553.16Purpose 553.17Application 553.18Scope 553.19Adoption of electrical and alarm standards 553.20State, county, and municipal responsibility 553.21Enforcement districts 553.22District enforcement departments 553.23Furnishing copies of local codes 553.24Purpose 553.25Definitions 553.26Application 553.27Adoption of standards 553.28Warranty; noncompliance a misdemeanor 553.35Short title 553.36Definitions 553.37Rules; inspections; and insignia 553.38Application and scope 553.381Manufacturer certification; product liability insurance as prerequisite 553.39Injunctive relief 553.41Penalties 553.42Legislative intent 553.501Short title 553.502Intent 553.503Adoption of guidelines 553.504Exceptions to applicability of the guidelines 553.505Exceptions to applicability of the Americans with Disabilities Act 553.506Powers of the board 553.507Exemptions 553.508Architectural barrier removal 553.509Vertical accessibility 553.511Parking facilities; minimum height clearance requirement 553.512Modifications and waivers; advisory council 553.513Enforcement 553.60Short title 553.61Intent 553.62State standard 553.63Trench excavations in excess of 5 feet deep; required information 553.64Certain requirements for contract bids 553.70Short title 553.71Definitions 553.72Intent 553.721Surcharge 553.73State Minimum Building Codes 553.74Florida Building Commission 553.75Organization of commission; rules and regulations; meetings; staff; fiscal affairs 553.76General powers of the commission 553.77Specific powers of the commission 553.781Licensee accountability 553.79Permits; applications; issuance; inspections 553.80Enforcement 553.83Injunctive relief 553.84Statutory civil action 553.841Building code training program; participant competency requirements 553.842Product evaluation and approval 553.85Liquefied petroleum gases 553.851Protection of underground gas pipelines 553.895Firesafety 553.900Short title 553.901Purpose of thermal efficiency code 553.902Definitions 553.903Applicability 553.904Thermal efficiency standards for new nonresidential buildings 553.905Thermal efficiency standards for new residential buildings 553.906Thermal efficiency standards for renovated buildings 553.907Compliance 553.908Inspection 553.9085Energy performance disclosure for residential buildings 553.909Setting requirements for appliances; exceptions 553.912Air conditioners 553.951Short title 553.953Purpose 553.954Adoption of standards 553.955Definitions 553.957Products covered by this part 553.959Applicability 553.961Test methods 553.963Energy conservation standards 553.968Exemptions 553.969Revisions of standards 553.971Certification statements 553.973Enforcement and penalties 553.975Report to the Governor and Legislature 553.98Development of building codes for radon-resistant buildings; funding; rules for radon-resistant passive construction standards; ordinances 553.990Short title 553.991Purpose 553.992Adoption of rating system 553.993Definitions 553.994Applicability 553.995Energy-efficiency ratings for buildings 553.996Energy-efficiency information brochure 553.997Public buildings 553.998Compliance