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Board discusses local amendments to Florida Building Code under Fla. Stat. 553.73
Summary
Board members reviewed Fla. Stat. §553.73 and discussed the criteria and limits for adopting local technical amendments to the Florida Building Code, including transmission and public-hearing requirements and the triannual review by the Florida Building Commission. No motion to adopt amendments was made.
Board members discussed potential local amendments to the Florida Building Code under Florida Statute section 553.73 during the Oct. 15 meeting, focusing on when the city may adopt technical amendments, required findings and limitations, and how state law constrains local authority.
One board member requested the item for discussion and said certain local adjustments could help resolve conflicts between the building code and local zoning rules. The board’s building official (city staff) read and summarized Fla. Stat. §553.73, explaining several points: local governments may adopt technical amendments only if…
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