Fla. Admin. Code R. 61G20-1 § 61G20-1.001
Florida Building Code Adopted
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(1) The Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), as updated by the Florida Building Commission on June 20, 2023, April 16, 2024, August 13, 2024, December 10, 2024, December 20, 2024, April 15, 2025, and December 9, 2025, and incorporated herein by reference is hereby adopted as the building code for the State of Florida. (2) The material incorporated and adopted in subsection (1), is copyrighted material that is available for public inspection and examination at the Department of State, Administrative Code and Register Unit, The Capitol, 400 South Monroe Street, Room 701, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, and at the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Office of Codes & Standards, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0772.
Section 61G20-1.001 of the Florida Administrative Code formally adopts the Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), as the statewide construction standard, incorporating updates approved by the Florida Building Commission through December 2025. This rule establishes which version of the building code carries legal authority across Florida, meaning all regulated construction activity in the state is measured against this edition and its amendments. The adopted code text is copyrighted but is publicly available for inspection at designated state offices in Tallahassee.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Fla. Admin. Code R. 61G20-1.001, property owners and managers undertaking construction, renovation, or repair work in Florida are generally expected to ensure their projects conform to the Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), including all commission-approved updates. Compliant operators typically verify which amendment cycle applies to their permit applications and confirm that contractors and plans reflect the current adopted standards. The code itself can be reviewed in person at the Department of Business and Professional Regulation's Office of Codes & Standards in Tallahassee.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fla. Admin. Code R. 61G20-1.001 establishes the Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), as the legal baseline for construction quality and safety standards that apply to residential buildings statewide. Tenants who have concerns about whether construction or renovation work in their building meets code requirements may contact local building departments, which are responsible for inspections and enforcement under the adopted code. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how building code compliance intersects with habitability rights and what complaint avenues may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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