To: All Interested Parties
RE: Section 69, Chapter 2015-222 Laws of Florida
5th Edition (2014) Florida Building Code
This is to let
you know that during its special session in June,
the Legislature enacted the following in an implementing bill “SB 2502-A”
associated with the State's budget:
(1) In order to implement Specific
Appropriation 2250 of the 2015-2016 General Appropriations Act and notwithstanding
any provision of the Florida Building Code or other provision of law, the
following provisions shall not take effect until June 30, 2016:
(a) Mandatory blower door testing for residential buildings or dwelling units
as contained in Section R402.4.1.2 of the Florida Building Code, 5th Edition
(2014) Energy Conservation Volume;
(b) A second fire service access
elevator as contained in Section 403.6.1 of the Florida Building Code, 5th
Edition (2014) Building Volume; and
(c) Mechanical ventilation for residential
buildings or dwelling units as contained in Section R303.4 of the Florida
Building Code, 5th Edition (2014) Residential Volume.
(2) This section shall expire July 1,
2016.
Section 69, Chapter 2015-222, Laws of
Florida.
This bill takes effect on July 1,
2015. Please conduct yourselves accordingly.
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