Building Codes & Fees
The effective date for the Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023) is Dec. 31, 2023.
Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023)
Florida Fire Prevention Code 8th Edition (2021)
National Electrical Code (2020)
Important Information
Important information & clarifications developed by the Director, Chief Building Official, and Managers to address questions regarding building review requirements.
Bulletins
- Bulletin 1 - FBC Implementation & Review Requirements(PDF, 389KB) Amended 4/23
- Bulletin 2 - New Review Requirements(PDF, 476KB) Amended 3/24
- Bulletin 3 - Radon Permits(PDF, 393KB) Amended 4/23
- Bulletin 4 - Solar Photovoltaic Inspection Process(PDF, 407KB) Updated 3/23
- Bulletin 5 - Change of Design Professional(PDF, 384KB) Amended 4/23
- Bulletin 8 - Roof Permits(PDF, 403KB)
- Bulletin 9 - Simultaneous Review Process(PDF, 381KB) Amended 4/23
- Bulletin 10 - Roof Overhangs in Drainage Easements(PDF, 379KB) Amended 4/23
- Bulletin 11 - Electrical Service Reinstatement(PDF, 378KB) Amended 4/23
- Bulletin 12 - Piping Insulation Protection(PDF, 395KB) Amended 4/23
- Bulletin 13 - 50% Electrical outlet(PDF, 383KB)
- Bulletin 14 - Permit Status(PDF, 165KB) Amended 7/23
- Bulletin 15 - Flood Openings(PDF, 400KB)
- Bulletin 16 - Expired Permit(PDF, 394KB)
- Bulletin 17 - Phase Requests(PDF, 408KB)
- Bulletin 18 - Blower Door Testing(PDF, 445KB)
- Bulletin 19 - Requests for Temporary COs/COCs(PDF, 307KB)
- Bulletin 20 - Household Fire Alarm(PDF, 392KB)
- Bulletin 21 - Surveys and Elevation Certificate Requirements(PDF, 287KB)
- Bulletin 22 - Concrete Encased Electrode(PDF, 407KB)
- Bulletin 23 - Early Work Authorization(PDF, 411KB)
- Bulletin 24 - Fire Alarm Panel Installation(PDF, 381KB)
- Bulletin 25 - Change of Occupancy/Use Guidelines(PDF, 279KB)
- Bulletin 26 - Annual Facilities Permit(PDF, 179KB)
- Bulletin 27 - Approval of Custom Door by Rational Analysis(PDF, 293KB)