To contact the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources about code enforcement issues, please reach the following: Building. Phone: 786-315-2424. Fax: 786-315-2912 or 786-315-2548. Environmental. Phone: 305-372-6902. Neighborhood Compliance Violations. Phone: 786-315-2552. Notice regarding anonymous complaints.
Violations of the Florida Building Code should be reported to the building official or other local authority having jurisdiction. Pursuant to s. 553.775, Florida Statutes, the local building official has the authority to enforce the Florida Building Code.
To file a formal consumer complaint, complete the below affidavit and save a copy of your completed affidavit for your records. You can print, sign, date and submit the affidavit by email (send as a pdf attachment to consumer@miamidade), fax to 786-469-2303 or mail to the address at the top of the affidavit.
To contact the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources about code enforcement issues, please reach the following: Building. Phone: 786-315-2424. Fax: 786-315-2912 or 786-315-2548. Environmental. Phone: 305-372-6902. Neighborhood Compliance Violations. Phone: 786-315-2552. Notice regarding anonymous complaints.
Generally, all construction contracts in Florida must contain are required to disclose the contractor or subcontractor's registration number issued by the Florida DPBR; if required. Furthermore, all construction contracts should also include a construction defect notice and opportunity to cure provisions.
Common Code Violations Faulty Weather Protection. Faulty Materials of Construction. Hazardous or Insanitary Premises. Inadequate Maintenance. Inadequate Exits. Fire Hazards. Inadequate Fire Protection or. Improper Occupancy (examples)
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 7th Edition (2020) FBCEB is the base code for the 8th Edition (2023) FBCEB. The model code used to update the 8th Edition (2023) FBCEB is the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). However, not all changes in the 2021 IEBC are included in the 8th Edition (2023) FBCEB.
If you wish to file a complaint against a contractor, you may contact the Department of Business & Professional Regulation online at .myfloridalicense or by phone at (850) 487-1395.