Building Code Compliance Boards in Florida
A building code compliance board is a local administrative body that hears appeals of building code enforcement decisions, adjudicates violations, and grants variances under the Florida Building Code.
Authority and Functions
Florida compliance boards hear appeals from building official decisions, grant variances when strict code compliance creates unnecessary hardship, adjudicate violation citations, impose fines and remediation orders, and interpret code provisions. The board provides an administrative alternative to circuit court litigation for code disputes.
Appeals Process
Property owners and contractors can appeal building official decisions to the compliance board within specified timeframes. The board conducts a hearing, considers evidence, and issues a written decision. Board decisions can be further appealed to the circuit court under Florida's administrative review procedures.
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Florida Law Reference
Fla. Stat. Ch. 553 (Florida Building Code)
Establishes the Florida Building Code and governs building permits, inspections, and certificates of occupancy statewide.
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