Building Codes Assistance Project

On June 17, 2008, Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed HB 697, which outlines the state legislature's mandates to improve the energy performance of Florida's infrastructure. To meet the state's ambitious energy efficiency goals, the Florida Building Commission shall select the most current version of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) as a foundation code. The IECC, however, shall be modified by the commission to maintain the efficiencies of the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction adopted and amended pursuant to s. 553.901. Chapter 13 of the Florida Building Code will exceed the 2006 IECC for residential buildings and exceed ASHRAE 90.1-2004 for commercial buildings.

At its September 15, 2008 conference call meeting, the Florida Building Commission decided to postpone the effective date of the 2007 Florida Building Code from December 31, 2008 to March 1, 2009.

For Florida code status information, please consult the BCAP Florida Code Status page.