Laws For Construction Industry In Florida
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed H.B. 623 into law on April 15, 2024, creating a new section 553.837, Florida Statutes, which will require builders to provide a one-year warranty for all newly constructed homes.
The Construction Industry Licensing Board is responsible for licensing and regulating the construction industry. The board meets regularly to consider applications for licensure, to review disciplinary cases, and to conduct informal hearings relating to licensure and discipline.
Overview. The Army Corps of Engineers , Federal Emergency Management Agency , Fish and Wildlife Service , U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Health and Safety Administration and EPA are the primary agencies that regulate the construction sector.
Construction industry regulators have the power to establish and enforce regulations that govern various aspects of construction projects. These regulations encompass building codes, safety standards, environmental requirements, licensing and certification procedures, and more.
Construction employers must comply with Cal/OSHA regulations found in the following subchapters of California Code of Regulations, title 8, chapter 4: subchapter 4 (Construction Safety Orders); subchapter 5 (Electrical Safety Orders); and subchapter 7 (General Industry Safety Orders).
In order to do construction work legally, you need to be licensed as a contractor, and you also need to be insured against potential damage or injuries on site. You can do this by first taking an approved pre-license course and passing the state exam.
Verify that the contractor has a license from the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation for the type of work you wish to have performed at .myfloridalicense. If the county has its own licensure requirements, verify any county license with the applicable construction licensing board.
South Florida Law, PLLC Lawsuits against contractors are typically filed in civil courts and can be based on various legal grounds, ranging from negligence and failure to meet obligations to construction defects and violations of building code requirements.
