HB 219: Florida Building Code
GENERAL BILL by Constantine ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Villalobos ; Garcia ; Trovillion ; Miller ; Lynn ; Bradley ; Crist ; Alexander ; Murman ; Byrd ; Bloom ; Cantens
Florida Building Code; prohibits Fla. Building Commission from granting waiver or variance from code requirements; provides for alternative means for compliance & enforcement; authorizes counties to enforce & amend said code; eliminates authority of Educ. Commissioner to adopt uniform statewide building code for public educational & ancillary facilities; deletes requirement that DMS approve design & construction plans for state agency buildings, etc. Amends FS. APPROPRIATION: $35,000.
Effective Date: 05/24/2000 except as otherwise provided
Last Action: 5/24/2000 - Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2000-141; See also CS/SB 1016 (Ch. 2000-356)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 5/24/2000 - Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2000-141; See also CS/SB 1016 (Ch. 2000-356)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 10/5/1999 | House |
• Prefiled |
| 10/21/1999 | House |
• Referred to Community Affairs (PRC); Business Regulation & Consumer Affairs (CAC); Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations (FRC) |
| 3/7/2000 | House |
• Introduced, referred to Community Affairs (PRC); Business Regulation & Consumer Affairs (CAC); Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations (FRC) -HJ 00021 |
| 4/17/2000 | House |
• On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs (PRC), 04/19/00, 8:00 am, Morris Hall |
| 4/19/2000 | House |
• Comm. Action: Favorable with 1 amendment(s) by Community Affairs (PRC); YEAS 6 NAYS 1 -HJ 00677 |
| 4/21/2000 | House |
• Now in Business Regulation & Consumer Affairs (CAC) -HJ 00677 |
| 4/24/2000 | House |
• Withdrawn from Business Regulation & Consumer Affairs (CAC) -HJ 00599; Now in Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations (FRC) |
| 4/25/2000 | House |
• On Committee agenda-- Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations (FRC), 04/26/00, 8:00 am, 317-C |
| 4/26/2000 | House |
• Comm. Action:-Favorable with 1 amendment(s) by Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations (FRC); YEAS 10 NAYS 0 -HJ 00891 |
| 4/27/2000 | House |
• Placed on Calendar -HJ 00891 |
| 4/28/2000 | House |
• Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read second time -HJ 00896; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 00896, -HJ 00930 |
| 5/2/2000 | House |
• Read third time -HJ 01419; Amendment(s) adopted -HJ 01421; Amendment(s) failed -HJ 01422; Passed as amended; YEAS 119 NAYS 0 -HJ 01423 |
| 5/2/2000 | Senate |
• In Messages |
| 5/3/2000 | Senate |
• Received, referred to Comprehensive Planning, Local and Military Affairs -SJ 00997; Immediately withdrawn from Comprehensive Planning, Local and Military Affairs -SJ 00911; Substituted for CS/CS/SB 4 -SJ 00913; Read second time -SJ 00913; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 00913; Read third time -SJ 00913; Passed as amended; YEAS 40 NAYS 0 -SJ 00913 |
| 5/3/2000 | House |
• In returning messages |
| 5/5/2000 | House |
• Was taken up -HJ 02089; Concurred -HJ 02091; Passed as amended; YEAS 119 NAYS 0 -HJ 02091; Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -HJ 02092 |
| 5/22/2000 |
• Signed by Officers and presented to Governor |
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| 5/24/2000 |
• Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2000-141; See also CS/SB 1016 (Ch. 2000-356) |
Related Bills
| Bill Number | Subject | Filed By | Relationship | Last Action and Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H 1109 (e2) | Construction | Stansel | Compare | Last Action: 5/5/2000 S Died in Committee on Regulated Industries, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to HB 219 (Ch. 2000-141), CS/SB 220 (Ch. 2000-372), CS/SB 1016 (Ch. 2000-356) |
| S 4 (e1) | Fla. Building Code | Diaz-Balart | Compare | Last Action: 5/3/2000 S Read third time -SJ 00909; Amendment(s) adopted -SJ 00911; House Bill substituted -SJ 00913; Laid on Table, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to HB 219 (Ch. 2000-141); See also CS/SB 1016 (Ch. 2000-356) |
| S 1016 (e2) | Sebesta | Compare | Last Action: 6/23/2000 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2000-356; See also HB 219 (Ch. 2000-141), CS/SB 220 (Ch. 2000-372) | |
| S 1800 (c1) | Construction | Mitchell | Compare | Last Action: 5/5/2000 S Placed on Special Order Calendar -SJ 01145; Died on Calendar, Iden./Sim./Compare Bill(s) passed, refer to HB 219 (Ch. 2000-141), CS/SB 220 (Ch. 2000-372), CS/SB 1016 (Ch. 2000-356) |
Bill Text
| Version | Posted | Format |
|---|---|---|
| H 219 Filed | 8/28/2000 9:14 AM | Web Page | PDF |
| H 219 e1 | 8/28/2000 9:14 AM | Web Page | PDF |
| H 219 e2 | 8/28/2000 9:14 AM | Web Page | PDF |
| H 219 e3 | 8/28/2000 9:14 AM | Web Page | PDF |
| H 219 er | 8/28/2000 9:14 AM | Web Page | PDF |
Committee Amendments
| Amendment | Sponsor | Filed | Last Committee Action | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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144603 - Technical Amendment |
Community Affairs |
4/21/2000 3:03 AM |
Web Page
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052791 - Technical Amendment (144603) |
Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations |
4/28/2000 3:39 AM |
Web Page
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| Amendment | Sponsor | Filed | Last Committee Action | Format |
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805953 - Technical Amendment |
Rules & Calendar |
5/3/2000 3:45 AM |
Web Page
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Floor Amendments
| Amendments | Sponsor | Filed | Last Floor Action | Format |
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092925 - Amendment |
Constantine |
5/3/2000 3:24 AM |
Web Page
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215039 - Amendment |
Constantine |
5/3/2000 3:30 AM |
Web Page
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242721 - Amendment |
Constantine |
5/3/2000 3:31 AM |
Web Page
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291643 - Amendment |
Constantine |
5/3/2000 3:33 AM |
Web Page
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030059 - Amendment |
Levine |
5/3/2000 4:28 AM |
Web Page
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231299 - Amendment |
Lee |
5/3/2000 4:30 AM |
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| Amendments | Sponsor | Filed | Last Floor Action | Format |
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350056 - Amendment |
Clary |
5/4/2000 2:56 AM |
Web Page
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Bill Analyses
| Type | Analysis | Author | Posted | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Analysis | H 219 | Community Affairs (Post-Meeting) | 4/6/2000 12:00 AM | |
| Bill Analysis | H 219 | Community Affairs (Post-Meeting) | 4/19/2000 12:00 AM | |
| Bill Analysis | H 219 | Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations (Post-Meeting) | 4/24/2000 12:00 AM | |
| Bill Analysis | H 219 | Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations (Post-Meeting) | 4/26/2000 12:00 AM | |
| Bill Analysis | H 219 | Community Affairs (Post-Meeting) | 5/10/2000 12:00 AM |
Vote History - Committee
No Committee Vote History AvailableVote History - Floor
| Vote | Date | Chamber | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| H 219 e3 | 5/2/2000 4:32 PM | House | 119 Yeas - 0 Nays |
| H 219 e3 | 5/3/2000 10:31 AM | Senate | 40 Yeas - 0 Nays |
| H 219 e3 | 5/5/2000 2:21 PM | House | 119 Yeas - 0 Nays |
Citations - Statutes (133)
| Citation | Catchline | Location in Bill Location In Bill Help |
|---|---|---|
| 120.80 | Exceptions and special requirements; agencies. | |
| 125.01 | Powers and duties. | |
| 125.0106 | Floating residential structures; ordinances restricting construction authorized. | |
| 125.56 | Adoption or amendment of building code; inspection fees; inspectors; etc. | |
| 125.69 | Penalties; enforcement by code inspectors. | |
| 161.0415 | Citation of rule. | |
| 161.052 | Coastal construction and excavation; regulation. | |
| 161.053 | Coastal construction and excavation; regulation on county basis. | |
| 161.05301 | Beach erosion control project staffing; coastal construction building codes review. | |
| 161.54 | Definitions. | |
| 161.55 | Requirements for activities or construction within the coastal building zone. | |
| 161.56 | Establishment of local enforcement. | |
| 162.21 | Enforcement of county or municipal codes or ordinances; penalties. | |
| 166.0415 | Enforcement by code inspectors; citations. | |
| 235.26 | State Uniform Building Code for Public Educational Facilities Construction. | |
| 240.2945 | ||
| 253.033 | Inter-American Center property; transfer to board; continued use for government purposes. | |
| 255.21 | Special facilities for physically disabled. | |
| 255.25 | Approval required prior to construction or lease of buildings. | |
| 255.31 | Authority to the Department of Management Services to manage construction projects for state and local governments. | |
| 316.1955 | Parking spaces for persons who have disabilities. | |
| 381.006 | Environmental health. | |
| 383.301 | Licensure and regulation of birth centers; legislative intent. | |
| 383.309 | Minimum standards for birth centers; rules and enforcement. | |
| 394.879 | Rules; enforcement. | |
| 395.0163 | Construction inspections; plan submission and approval; fees. | |
| 395.1055 | Rules and enforcement. | |
| 395.10973 | Powers and duties of the agency. | |
| 399.02 | General requirements. | |
| 399.03 | Design, installation, and alteration of elevators. | |
| 399.061 | Inspections; correction of deficiencies. | |
| 399.13 | Delegation of authority to municipalities or counties. | |
| 400.011 | Purpose. | |
| 400.23 | Rules; evaluation and deficiencies; licensure status. | |
| 400.232 | Review and approval of plans; fees and costs. | |
| 455.2286 | Automated information system. | |
| 468.602 | Exemptions. | |
| 468.604 | Responsibilities of building code administrators, plans examiners, and inspectors. | |
| 468.607 | Certification of building code administration and inspection personnel. | |
| 468.609 | Administration of this part; standards for certification; additional categories of certification. | |
| 468.617 | Joint inspection department; other arrangements. | |
| 468.621 | Disciplinary proceedings. | |
| 469.002 | Exemptions. | |
| 471.015 | Licensure. | |
| 471.033 | Disciplinary proceedings. | |
| 481.213 | Licensure. | |
| 481.215 | Renewal of license. | |
| 481.225 | Disciplinary proceedings against registered architects. | |
| 481.2251 | Disciplinary proceedings against registered interior designers. | |
| 481.313 | Renewal of license. | |
| 481.325 | Disciplinary proceedings. | |
| 489.103 | Exemptions. | |
| 489.109 | Fees. | |
| 489.115 | Certification and registration; endorsement; reciprocity; renewals; continuing education. | |
| 489.131 | Applicability. | |
| 489.533 | Disciplinary proceedings. | |
| 489.537 | Application of this part. | |
| 497.255 | Standards for construction and significant alteration or renovation of mausoleums and columbaria. | |
| 500.09 | Rulemaking; analytical work. | |
| 500.12 | Food permits; building permits. | |
| 500.147 | Inspection of food establishments and vehicles; food safety pilot program. | |
| 500.459 | Water vending machines. | |
| 509.032 | Duties. | |
| 509.221 | Sanitary regulations. | |
| 514.021 | Department authorization. | |
| 514.03 | Construction plans approval necessary to construct, develop, or modify public swimming pools or bathing places. | |
| 553.01 | Short title. | |
| 553.02 | Purpose. | |
| 553.03 | Definitions. | |
| 553.04 | Bond of plumbing contractor; requisites; form. | |
| 553.041 | Exemptions. | |
| 553.05 | County plumbing inspectors; employment, qualifications, duties; exemption of certain municipalities and districts. | |
| 553.06 | State Plumbing Code. | |
| 553.07 | Plumbing permits; inspection fee, amount, disposition; exception. | |
| 553.08 | Inspectors for municipalities, service or sanitary districts; permits; inspection fee, amount. | |
| 553.10 | Penalty for violations. | |
| 553.11 | Construction, limitation of this part. | |
| 553.14 | Water closets, maximum quantity of water per flush; shower heads and faucets, maximum flow rate; exceptions; penalty. | |
| 553.141 | Public restrooms; ratio of facilities for men and women; application; rules. | |
| 553.15 | Short title. | |
| 553.16 | Purpose. | |
| 553.17 | Application. | |
| 553.18 | Scope. | |
| 553.19 | Adoption of electrical and alarm standards. | |
| 553.20 | State, county, and municipal responsibility. | |
| 553.21 | Enforcement districts. | |
| 553.22 | District enforcement departments. | |
| 553.23 | Furnishing copies of local codes. | |
| 553.24 | Purpose. | |
| 553.25 | Definitions. | |
| 553.26 | Application. | |
| 553.27 | Adoption of standards. | |
| 553.28 | Warranty; noncompliance a misdemeanor. | |
| 553.355 | ||
| 553.36 | Definitions. | |
| 553.37 | Rules; inspections; and insignia. | |
| 553.375 | ||
| 553.38 | Application and scope. | |
| 553.381 | Manufacturer certification; product liability insurance as prerequisite. | |
| 553.39 | Injunctive relief. | |
| 553.41 | Penalties. | |
| 553.503 | Adoption of guidelines. | |
| 553.5041 | ||
| 553.506 | Powers of the board. | |
| 553.512 | Modifications and waivers; advisory council. | |
| 553.71 | Definitions. | |
| 553.72 | Intent. | |
| 553.73 | State Minimum Building Codes. | |
| 553.74 | Florida Building Commission. | |
| 553.76 | General powers of the commission. | |
| 553.77 | Specific powers of the commission. | |
| 553.781 | Licensee accountability. | |
| 553.79 | Permits; applications; issuance; inspections. | |
| 553.80 | Enforcement. | |
| 553.83 | Injunctive relief. | |
| 553.84 | Statutory civil action. | |
| 553.841 | Building code training program; participant competency requirements. | |
| 553.842 | Product evaluation and approval. | |
| 553.85 | Liquefied petroleum gases. | |
| 553.86 | ||
| 553.88 | ||
| 553.901 | Purpose of thermal efficiency code. | |
| 553.902 | Definitions. | |
| 553.903 | Applicability. | |
| 553.907 | Compliance. | |
| 553.9085 | Energy performance disclosure for residential buildings. | |
| 553.909 | Setting requirements for appliances; exceptions. | |
| 627.0629 | Residential property insurance; rate filings. | |
| 627.351 | Insurance risk apportionment plans. | |
| 633.01 | State Fire Marshal; powers and duties; rules. | |
| 633.0215 | Florida Fire Prevention Code. | |
| 633.025 | Minimum firesafety standards. | |
| 633.72 | Florida Fire Code Advisory Council. |
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