The maximum permitted impervious coverage in the applicable zones (R-45, R-30, R-15 and R-10) is 40%. Note: The square footage calculation in I must be less than or equal to the square footage calculation in B or a Bulk Variance Application before the Board of Adjustment will be required.
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.
Getting full roof replacements covered by insurance is more difficult. In May 2022, Florida's 25% Roof Replacement Rule was eliminated and replaced with Senate Bill 4-D. The law originally stated that if more than 25% of the roof was damaged, the entire roof would need to be replaced to meet code requirements.
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.
A rule of construction is used to interpret a document in order to determine how its provisions operate as a whole to bring about the purpose of those who drafted it.
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.
New construction means no one has lived in the home. After it has tenant or an owner it is no longer new construction.
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