Bill Summary

by Esposito

Building Permit Requirements: Prohibits local government from adopting certain technical amendments to Florida Building Code; prohibits local government from requiring building permit for work valued at specified amount that is performed on single-family dwelling; authorizes local government to require building permit for certain work regardless of value of work; requires contractor to maintain certain written records; prohibits local enforcement agency from requiring building permit for specified work on backup power system that is installed by certain persons or entities; provides exception; prohibits local governments from adopting or enforcing certain ordinances, rules, or other measures; authorizes local enforcement agency to conduct certain inspections, either in person or virtually; authorizes owner or owner's contractor to use private provider for certain inspections; provides requirements for private provider; requires local enforcement agency to provide certain persons written notice of correction; authorizes stop-work order only under specific circumstances; requires local enforcement agency to offer owner or owner's contractor reinspection date within certain time period; provides that private provider inspection report constitutes acceptance; prohibits local enforcement agency from withholding or revoking certificate of occupancy based solely on failed inspection report. Effective Date: July 1, 2026

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