Bill Summary

by Eagle (RESIGNED) Co Sponsors: Ahern, Goodson, Rooney, Van Zant CS Sponsors: Regulatory Affairs Committee, Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee, Business & Professional Regulation Subcommittee

Building Construction: Revises method for local governments to provide notices to alleged code enforcement violators; revises requirements for taking water well contractor licensure examination; revises requirements for filing application for construction of public pool; revises situations under which certain roof top mechanical equipment must comply with Building Code; adds criteria for obtaining operating permits for public pools; specifies inspection criteria for construction or modification of manufactured buildings or modules; authorizes building officials, local enforcement agencies, & Florida Building Commission to interpret Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction; revises procedures for obtaining building permit for public pools & bathing places; revises requirements of Florida Building Code Compliance & Mitigation Program; authorizes electronic building permit plans; authorizes use of smoke alarms powered by specified type of battery; revises definition of "building energy-efficiency rating system." Effective Date: July 1, 2014

   H Business & Professional Regulation Subcommittee
   H Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee
   H Regulatory Affairs Committee