Mike Rimoldi, William C. Bracken and Dave L. Compton | J.S. Held Florida’s 25% Reroofing Rule, found in the 2020 (Seventh Edition) Florida Building Code– Existing Building Edition’s Chapter 7 Section 706 EXISTING ROOFING and as modified by Florida Legislature’s SB 4-D. Background While the “25% rule” has been in the Florida Building Code (FBC)… Continue reading Florida’s 25% Roofing Rule
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Florida Building Codes Made a Big Difference for Newer Homes in Ian, Reports Show
William Rabb | Insurance Journal In the hardest-hit parts of southwest Florida, many newer structures survived remarkably intact in Hurricane Ian’s winds, suggesting that updated Florida building codes are making a difference in reducing property losses, according to early assessments. “From what I saw, the structures and roof systems that were installed since the last… Continue reading Florida Building Codes Made a Big Difference for Newer Homes in Ian, Reports Show
Code Upgrades and “Grandfathering”: Lessons Learned When Insulation Replacement Leads to Collapse
Ben Daee | J. S. Held When and where do code upgrades occur when a structure undergoes renovation? Introduction Should an old cottage be upgraded to the current code by a new owner? When can a building component be “grandfathered?” Who should pay for the code upgrades following a property loss claim? These are common… Continue reading Code Upgrades and “Grandfathering”: Lessons Learned When Insulation Replacement Leads to Collapse
New Florida Statute Changes Building Code Requirements for Roof Repairs
Jason S. Lambert | Dinsmore Much recent attention has been on Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis’ signing of extensive property insurance law changes in Florida. But on May 26, the governor also signed Senate Bill 4. While SB 4 primarily deals with condominium inspections and safety, the bill also changes part of the state law that… Continue reading New Florida Statute Changes Building Code Requirements for Roof Repairs
State Fire Marshall to Rescind Grab Bar Requirements in 7th Edition of Florida Fire Prevention Code
Robert S. Fine, Esq. | GreenbergTraurig Since the late 1980s, Florida has had in place legislation that preempted all accessibility requirements to the state Legislature. See, e.g., §§ 553.503, 553.513 (and formerly 553.495). Between 1989 and today, all state-mandated accessibility requirements were found in the Florida Accessibility Code or prescribed by the Florida Fair Housing Act.… Continue reading State Fire Marshall to Rescind Grab Bar Requirements in 7th Edition of Florida Fire Prevention Code