This second edition includes the November 2001 revisions (dated 2002), which are already integrated into the book, as well as the 2003 revision packet.

Chapter 98-287, Laws of Florida, established the Florida Building Commission and directed it to develop the Florida Building Code. The Commission selected the model codes which for the base requirements in October 1998. These codes were then amended to Florida-specific requirements, including energy accessibility and hurricane resistance. After the draft code was presented to the 2000 Florida Legislature, specific changes were directed and authorized by Chapter 2000-141, Laws of Florida, and the code became effective on July 1, 2001. The Commission completed the changes and reconsideration directed by the Legislature and adopted the first edition by administrative rule in January 2001.

Background of the Florida Building Code
The 2001 Florida Building Code series contains material based on the following sources: Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction; Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction; South Florida Building Code, Miami-Dade and Broward editions; 1997 Standard Building Code with 1999 amendments; 1997 Standard Swimming Pool Code; 2000 International Building Code; 1997 International Plumbing Code; 1998 International Mechanical Code; 1997 International Fuel Gas Code.

Florida Building Code Adoption and Updates
The Florida Building Code is adopted and updated by the Florida Building Commission. The first edition and future updated and editions supersede all previous editions and do not require adoption by local jurisdictions. The code provisions establish minimum requirements for permitting, plans review and inspection. Local jurisdictions may adopt additional administrative requirements if they are more stringent. Local technical amendments are subject to the strict criteria established in Section 553.73, F.S. They are subject to review by the Commission when it updates the code, and are subject to appeal to the Commission.

2002, Looseleaf

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Administration 1.1; Chapter 2: Definitions 2.1; Chapter 3: Occupancy Classification 3.1; Chapter 4: Special Occupancy 4.1; Chapter 5: General Building Limitations 5.1; Chapter 6: Construction Types 6.1; Chapter 7: Fire Resistant Materials and Construction 7.1; Chapter 8: Interior Finishes 8.1; Chapter 9: Fire Protection Systems 9.1; Chapter 10: Means of Egress 10.1; Chapter 11 Part A: Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction 11.1; Chapter 11, Part B: Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines; Chapter 11 11.93; Part C: Request for Waiver from Accessibility Requirements 11.112; Chapter 12: Interior Environment 12.1; Chapter 13: Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction 13.3; Subchapter 1: Administration and Enforcement 13.3; Subchapter 2: Definitions 13.11; Subchapter 3: Referenced Standards and Organizations 13.23; Subchapter 4: Commercial Building Compliance Methods 13.31; Subchapter 6: Residential Building Compliance Methods 13.79; Appendix A: Jurisdictional Data 13.119; Appendix B: Supplemental Information for Subchapter 4 13.129; Appendix C: Supplemental Information for Subchapter 6 13.139; Appendix D: Code Compliance Forms 13.161; Appendix E: Florida Standards 13.209; Chapter 14: Exterior Wall Covering 14.1; Chapter 15: Roofs and Roof Structures 15.1; Chapter 16: Structural Loads 16.1; Chapter 17: Structural Tests and Inspections 17.1; Chapter 18: Foundations and Retaining Walls 18.1; Chapter 19: Concrete 19.1; Chapter 20: Light Metal Alloys 20.1; Chapter 21: Masonry 21.1; Chapter 22: Steel 22.1; Chapter 23: Wood 23.1; Chapter 24: Glass and Glazing 24.1; Chapter 25: Gypsum Board and Plaster 25.1; Chapter 26: Plastic 26.1; Chapter 27: Electrical Systems 27.1; Chapter 28: Mechanical Systems 28.1; Chapter 29: Plumbing Systems 29.1; Chapter 30: Elevators and Conveying Systems 30.1; Chapter 31: Special Construction 31.1; Chapter 32: Construction in the Public Right of Way 32.1; Chapter 33: Site Work, Demolition and Construction 33.1; Chapter 34: Existing Buildings 34.1; Chapter 35: Reference Standards 35.1; Chapter 36: Florida Fire Prevention Code 36.1; Appendix A: Weights of Building Materials A.1; Appendix B: Chapter 9B-52 Florida Standard for Passive Radon-Resistant New Residential Building Construction B.1; Appendix C: Standard for Mitigation of Radon in Existing Buildings C.1; Appendix D: Standard for Rehabilitation D.1; Appendix E: Chapter 9B-67 Florida Standard for Radon-Resistant New Commercial Building Constructions E.1; Appendix F: Reserved F.1; Appendix G: Reserved G.1; Appendix H: Reserved H.1; Index I.1