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CS/CS/HB 651: Building Construction and Inspection

GENERAL BILL by Economic Affairs Committee ; Business and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee ; Davis ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Campbell ; Costello ; Tobia

Building Construction and Inspection; Revises authorized methods of sending notices to violators of local codes; requires state or any county, municipality, or other public body or institution to open sealed bids or certain portions of sealed bids & disclose certain information at public meeting; redefines "bedroom" for purposes of requirements governing onsite sewage treatment & disposal systems; provides that permit for installation, modification, or repair of onsite sewage treatment & disposal system approved by DOH transfers along with title to property in real estate transaction; provides criteria for abandoned onsite sewage treatment & disposal system; provides for applicability of rules to construction of onsite sewage treatment & disposal system; provides certain exemptions for remodeled single-family home; authorizes building code administrator or building official or fire code administrator or fire official to approve electronic filing of building plans & related documents; revises eligibility requirements of building code inspector or plans examiner; revises criteria for issuance of provisional certificates; adds landscape architects to those who are exempt from complying with provisions related to mold assessment; clarifies intent of Legislature in adoption of certain amendments to s. 489.105(6), F.S.; revises types of planting plans that landscaping designer may submit to governmental agencies; revises construction contracting provisions, including definitions; requires certain notice relating to construction permits; exempts certain buildings & structures from Florida Building Code; requires Florida Building Commission to establish workgroup to assist commission in developing rule for implementing certain methods of alternative screen enclosure design; extends expiration of exemption from building code relating to certain equipment & appliances.

Effective Date: 7/1/2012
 Last Action: 3/5/2012 House - Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 704 (Ch. 2012-13), CS/HB 387 (Ch. 2012-58), CS/CS/HB 887 (Ch. 2012-72), CS/CS/HB 897 (Ch. 2012-211) -HJ 1067
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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    11/15/2011 House • Filed
    11/21/2011 House • Referred to Business and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee; Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee; Economic Affairs Committee -HJ 65
    1/10/2012 House • Introduced -HJ 65
    1/12/2012 House • PCS on Committee agenda-- Business and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee, 01/17/12, 12:30 pm, 404 HOB
    1/17/2012 House • CS by Business and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee; YEAS 14 NAYS 0 -HJ 248
    1/23/2012 House • Pending review of CS under Rule 7.19(c)
    • CS by Business and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee read 1st time -HJ 244
    1/24/2012 House • Original reference(s) removed: Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee
    • CS referred to Economic Affairs Committee -HJ 261
    • Now in Economic Affairs Committee
    2/20/2012 House • On Committee agenda-- Economic Affairs Committee, 02/22/12, 9:00 am, Reed Hall
    2/22/2012 House • CS/CS by- Economic Affairs Committee; YEAS 15 NAYS 2 -HJ 815
    2/23/2012 House • Pending review of CS -under Rule 7.19(c)
    • Placed on Calendar -HJ 812
    • CS/CS by Economic Affairs Committee read 1st time -HJ 797
    2/24/2012 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/28/12
    2/28/2012 House • Temporarily postponed, on 2nd Reading -HJ 892
    3/1/2012 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/02/12
    3/2/2012 House • Read 2nd time -HJ 1015
    • Amendment(s) adopted (147305, 474077, 572633, 659431, 739345, 891531) -HJ 1015
    • Placed on 3rd reading
    3/5/2012 House • Substituted CS/CS/SB 704 -HJ 1067
    • Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 704 (Ch. 2012-13), CS/HB 387 (Ch. 2012-58), CS/CS/HB 887 (Ch. 2012-72), CS/CS/HB 897 (Ch. 2012-211) -HJ 1067

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  • CS/CS/HB 651, Engrossed 1 (Current Bill Version) Posted 3/2/2012 at 11:07 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (10)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 704 (er) Building Construction and Inspection Bennett Similar Last Action: 3/25/2012 Chapter No. 2012-13, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 387 (Ch. 2012-58), CS/CS/HB 887 (Ch. 2012-72), CS/CS/HB 897 (Ch. 2012-211)
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill
    H 387 (er) Electronic Filing of Construction Plans Ahern Compare Last Action: 4/7/2012 Chapter No. 2012-58, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 704 (Ch. 2012-13)
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill
    H 887 (er) Business and Professional Regulation Ingram Compare Last Action: 4/8/2012 Chapter No. 2012-72, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 517 (Ch. 2012-61), CS/CS/CS/HB 599 (Ch. 2012-174), HB 5511 (Ch. 2012-143), CS/CS/SB 704 (Ch. 2012-13)
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill
    H 897 (er) Construction Contracting Moraitis Compare Last Action: 5/6/2012 Chapter No. 2012-211, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 704 (Ch. 2012-13)
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill
    H 999 (e1) Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems Dorworth, Coley Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 S Died in Environmental Preservation and Conservation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1263 (Ch. 2012-184), CS/CS/SB 704 (Ch. 2012-13)
    Location: In committee/council (EP)     		Track This Bill
    S 600 (e1) Electronic Filing of Construction Plans Bennett Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 H Died in Economic Affairs Committee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 387 (Ch. 2012-58), CS/CS/SB 704 (Ch. 2012-13)
    Location: In committee/council (EAC)     		Track This Bill
    S 820 (c3) Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems Dean Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 S Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1263 (Ch. 2012-184), CS/CS/SB 704 (Ch. 2012-13)
    Location: On 2nd Reading Calendar     		Track This Bill
    S 1202 (c1) Construction Liens and Bonds Bogdanoff Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 897 (Ch. 2012-211), CS/CS/SB 704 (Ch. 2012-13) -SJ 1269
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill
    S 1252 (c2) Business and Professional Regulation Jones Compare Last Action: 3/8/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 887 (Ch. 2012-72), CS/HB 517 (Ch. 2012-61), CS/CS/CS/HB 599 (Ch. 2012-174), CS/CS/SB 704 (Ch. 2012-13) -SJ 1004
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill
    S 1824 (c1) Department of Health Garcia Compare Last Action: 3/8/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1263 (Ch. 2012-184), CS/HB 7043 (Ch. 2012-27), CS/CS/SB 704 (Ch. 2012-13) -SJ 1092
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill

    Citations - Statutes (18)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    162.12 Notices. Page 4 (pdf)
    255.0518 Page 5 (pdf)
    381.0065 Onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems; regulation. Page 6 (pdf)
    468.604 Responsibilities of building code administrators, plans examiners, and inspectors. Page 10 (pdf)
    468.609 Administration of this part; standards for certification; additional categories of certification. Page 13 (pdf)
    468.841 Exemptions. Page 15 (pdf)
    481.329 Exceptions; exemptions from licensure. Page 16 (pdf)
    489.103 Exemptions. Page 17 (pdf)
    489.105 Definitions. Page 24 (pdf)
    489.107 Construction Industry Licensing Board. Page 31 (pdf)
    489.113 Qualifications for practice; restrictions. Page 32 (pdf)
    489.141 Conditions for recovery; eligibility. Page 31 (pdf)
    553.5041 Parking spaces for persons who have disabilities. Page 32 (pdf)
    553.73 Florida Building Code. Page 33 (pdf)
    553.79 Permits; applications; issuance; inspections. Page 36 (pdf)
    553.844 Windstorm loss mitigation; requirements for roofs and opening protection. Page 41 (pdf)
    633.0215 Florida Fire Prevention Code. Page 13 (pdf)
    713.135 Notice of commencement and applicability of lien. Page 43 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/HB 651, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 2/23/2012 at 3:43 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (12)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 387 (c1) Electronic Filing of Construction Plans Ahern Compare Last Action: 4/7/2012 Chapter No. 2012-58, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 704 (Ch. 2012-13)
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill
    H 521 (c2) State Preemption of the Regulation of Hoisting Equipment Artiles Compare Last Action: 4/7/2012 Chapter No. 2012-62
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill
    H 887 (e1) Business and Professional Regulation Ingram Compare Last Action: 4/8/2012 Chapter No. 2012-72, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 517 (Ch. 2012-61), CS/CS/CS/HB 599 (Ch. 2012-174), HB 5511 (Ch. 2012-143), CS/CS/SB 704 (Ch. 2012-13)
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill
    H 897 (e1) Construction Contracting Moraitis Compare Last Action: 5/6/2012 Chapter No. 2012-211, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 704 (Ch. 2012-13)
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill
    H 999 (e1) Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems Dorworth, Coley Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 S Died in Environmental Preservation and Conservation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1263 (Ch. 2012-184), CS/CS/SB 704 (Ch. 2012-13)
    Location: In committee/council (EP)     		Track This Bill
    S 600 (e1) Electronic Filing of Construction Plans Bennett Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 H Died in Economic Affairs Committee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 387 (Ch. 2012-58), CS/CS/SB 704 (Ch. 2012-13)
    Location: In committee/council (EAC)     		Track This Bill
    S 704 (e2) Building Construction and Inspection Bennett Compare Last Action: 3/25/2012 Chapter No. 2012-13, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 387 (Ch. 2012-58), CS/CS/HB 887 (Ch. 2012-72), CS/CS/HB 897 (Ch. 2012-211)
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill
    S 820 (c2) Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems Dean Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 S Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1263 (Ch. 2012-184), CS/CS/SB 704 (Ch. 2012-13)
    Location: On 2nd Reading Calendar     		Track This Bill
    S 992 (c1) Regulation of Hoisting Equipment Used in Construction, Demolition, or Excavation Work Bennett Compare Last Action: 3/8/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 521 (Ch. 2012-62) -SJ 1004
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill
    S 1202 (c1) Construction Liens and Bonds Bogdanoff Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 897 (Ch. 2012-211), CS/CS/SB 704 (Ch. 2012-13) -SJ 1269
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill
    S 1252 (c2) Business and Professional Regulation Jones Compare Last Action: 3/8/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 887 (Ch. 2012-72), CS/HB 517 (Ch. 2012-61), CS/CS/CS/HB 599 (Ch. 2012-174), CS/CS/SB 704 (Ch. 2012-13) -SJ 1004
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill
    S 1824 (c1) Department of Health Garcia Compare Last Action: 3/8/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1263 (Ch. 2012-184), CS/HB 7043 (Ch. 2012-27), CS/CS/SB 704 (Ch. 2012-13) -SJ 1092
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill

    Floor Amendments (6)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    659431 - Amendment
    Remove lines 439-450 and insert:     		Davis 2/27/2012
    1:12 PM     		House: Adopted
    3/2/2012     		PDF
    474077 - Amendment
    Between lines 641 and 642, insert:     		Davis 2/27/2012
    1:12 PM     		House: Adopted
    3/2/2012     		PDF
    572633 - Amendment
    Between lines 843 and 844, insert:     		Davis 2/27/2012
    1:12 PM     		House: Adopted
    3/2/2012     		PDF
    739345 - Amendment
    Remove lines 869-884     		Artiles 2/27/2012
    11:46 AM     		House: Adopted
    3/2/2012     		PDF
    891531 - Amendment
    Between lines 871 and 872, insert:     		Davis 2/29/2012
    11:03 AM     		House: Adopted
    3/2/2012     		PDF
    147305 - Amendment
    Between lines 1134 and 1135, insert:     		Davis 2/27/2012
    1:11 PM     		House: Adopted
    3/2/2012     		PDF

    Citations - Statutes (17)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    162.12 Notices. Page 4 (pdf)
    255.0518 Page 5 (pdf)
    381.0065 Onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems; regulation. Page 6 (pdf)
    468.604 Responsibilities of building code administrators, plans examiners, and inspectors. Page 10 (pdf)
    468.609 Administration of this part; standards for certification; additional categories of certification. Page 13 (pdf)
    468.841 Exemptions. Page 15 (pdf)
    481.329 Exceptions; exemptions from licensure. Page 16 (pdf)
    489.103 Exemptions. Page 17 (pdf)
    489.105 Definitions. Page 24 (pdf)
    489.107 Construction Industry Licensing Board. Page 31 (pdf)
    489.113 Qualifications for practice; restrictions. Page 32 (pdf)
    489.141 Conditions for recovery; eligibility. Page 31 (pdf)
    553.5041 Parking spaces for persons who have disabilities. Page 32 (pdf)
    553.73 Florida Building Code. Page 33 (pdf)
    553.79 Permits; applications; issuance; inspections. Page 36 (pdf)
    553.844 Windstorm loss mitigation; requirements for roofs and opening protection. Page 41 (pdf)
    633.0215 Florida Fire Prevention Code. Page 13 (pdf)

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  • CS/HB 651, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 1/23/2012 at 8:53 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 387 (c1) Electronic Filing of Construction Plans Ahern Compare Last Action: 4/7/2012 Chapter No. 2012-58, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 704 (Ch. 2012-13)
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill
    S 600 (e1) Electronic Filing of Construction Plans Bennett Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 H Died in Economic Affairs Committee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 387 (Ch. 2012-58), CS/CS/SB 704 (Ch. 2012-13)
    Location: In committee/council (EAC)     		Track This Bill
    S 704 (c2) Building Construction and Inspection Bennett Compare Last Action: 3/25/2012 Chapter No. 2012-13, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 387 (Ch. 2012-58), CS/CS/HB 887 (Ch. 2012-72), CS/CS/HB 897 (Ch. 2012-211)
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill

    Committee Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    741733 - Strike All Amendment
    Remove everything after the enacting clause and insert:     		Davis 2/21/2012
    6:36 PM     		Adopted
    2/22/2012     		PDF

    Citations - Statutes (4)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    162.12 Notices. Page 1 (pdf)
    468.604 Responsibilities of building code administrators, plans examiners, and inspectors. Page 3 (pdf)
    553.721 Surcharge. Page 5 (pdf)
    553.73 Florida Building Code. Page 6 (pdf)

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  • HB 651, Original Filed Version Posted 11/15/2011 at 10:40 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Business and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 3/29/2012 (pdf)

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 387 (c1) Electronic Filing of Construction Plans Ahern Compare Last Action: 4/7/2012 Chapter No. 2012-58, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 704 (Ch. 2012-13)
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill
    S 600 (c1) Electronic Filing of Construction Plans Bennett Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 H Died in Economic Affairs Committee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 387 (Ch. 2012-58), CS/CS/SB 704 (Ch. 2012-13)
    Location: In committee/council (EAC)     		Track This Bill
    S 704 (c1) Building Construction and Inspection Bennett Compare Last Action: 3/25/2012 Chapter No. 2012-13, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 387 (Ch. 2012-58), CS/CS/HB 887 (Ch. 2012-72), CS/CS/HB 897 (Ch. 2012-211)
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill

    Citations - Statutes (5)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    162.12 Notices. Page 1 (pdf)
    468.604 Responsibilities of building code administrators, plans examiners, and inspectors. Page 3 (pdf)
    489.105 Definitions. Page 5 (pdf)
    553.721 Surcharge. Page 18 (pdf)
    553.73 Florida Building Code. Page 19 (pdf)

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