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CS/CS/SB 704: Building Codes

GENERAL BILL by Fiscal Policy ; Community Affairs ; Hutson

Building Codes; Revising the certification examination requirements for building code inspectors, plans examiners, and building code administrators; adding swimming pool alarms as a safety feature that satisfies requirements for final inspection and issuance of a certificate of completion; creating the Calder Sloan Swimming Pool Electrical-Safety Task Force within the Florida Building Commission, etc.

Effective Date: 7/1/2016
 Last Action: 3/8/2016 Senate - Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 535 (Ch. 2016-129), CS/CS/HB 431 (Ch. 2016-83) -SJ 812
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
  1. Community Affairs (CA)
  2. Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government (AGG)
  3. Fiscal Policy (FP)

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    11/3/2015 Senate • Filed
    11/18/2015 Senate • Referred to Community Affairs; Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; Fiscal Policy -SJ 52
    1/12/2016 Senate • Introduced -SJ 52
    1/27/2016 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 02/01/16, 1:30 pm, 301 Senate Office Building
    2/1/2016 Senate • CS by Community Affairs; YEAS 7 NAYS 0 -SJ 304
    2/3/2016 Senate • Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
    • Now in Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government -SJ 304
    2/9/2016 Senate • CS by Community Affairs read 1st time -SJ 310
    2/12/2016 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, 02/17/16, 10:00 am, 110 Senate Office Building
    2/17/2016 Senate • Subcommittee Recommendation: Favorable by Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government; YEAS 5 NAYS 1 -SJ 425
    • Now in Fiscal Policy -SJ 425
    2/24/2016 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Fiscal Policy, 02/29/16, 1:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
    2/29/2016 Senate • CS/CS by- Fiscal Policy; YEAS 7 NAYS 1 -SJ 497
    3/1/2016 Senate • Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
    • CS/CS by Fiscal Policy read 1st time -SJ 501
    3/4/2016 Senate • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
    • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/08/16
    3/8/2016 Senate • Read 2nd time -SJ 811
    • Substituted CS/CS/CS/HB 535 -SJ 812
    • Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 535 (Ch. 2016-129), CS/CS/HB 431 (Ch. 2016-83) -SJ 812

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  • CS/CS/SB 704, Committee Substitute 2 (Current Bill Version) Posted 3/1/2016 at 12:07 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (9)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 535 (er) Building Codes Eagle Similar Last Action: 3/28/2016 Chapter No. 2016-129, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 431 (Ch. 2016-83)
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill
    H 295 Calder Sloan Swimming Pool Electrical-Safety Task Force Fresen Compare Last Action: 3/11/2016 H Died in Government Operations Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 535 (Ch. 2016-129)
    Location: In committee/council (GVOPS)     		Track This Bill
    H 431 (er) Fire Safety Raburn, Combee Compare Last Action: 3/24/2016 Chapter No. 2016-83, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 535 (Ch. 2016-129)
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill
    H 779 (c1) Alarm System Registration Cortes Compare Last Action: 3/11/2016 H Died in Local Government Affairs Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 535 (Ch. 2016-129)
    Location: In committee/council (LGAS)     		Track This Bill
    H 1187 (e1) Department of Business and Professional Regulation Grant, LaRosa Compare Last Action: 3/11/2016 S Died in Regulated Industries, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 535 (Ch. 2016-129)
    Location: In committee/council (RI)     		Track This Bill
    S 530 Calder Sloan Swimming Pool Electrical-Safety Task Force Sobel Compare Last Action: 3/11/2016 H Died in Messages, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 535 (Ch. 2016-129)
    Location: In messages from Senate     		Track This Bill
    S 768 (c3) Alarm Systems Flores Compare Last Action: 3/11/2016 H Died in Messages, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 535 (Ch. 2016-129)
    Location: In messages from Senate     		Track This Bill
    S 822 (c2) Firesafety Stargel Compare Last Action: 3/4/2016 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 431 (Ch. 2016-83), CS/CS/CS/HB 535 (Ch. 2016-129) -SJ 713
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill
    S 1050 (c2) Department of Business and Professional Regulation Brandes Compare Last Action: 3/11/2016 S Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 535 (Ch. 2016-129)
    Location: On Special Order Calendar     		Track This Bill

    Citations - Statutes (28)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    468.609 Administration of this part; standards for certification; additional categories of certification. Page 7 (pdf)
    489.103 Exemptions. Page 12 (pdf)
    489.105 Definitions. Page 14 (pdf)
    489.1401 Legislative intent. Page 16 (pdf)
    489.1402 Homeowners’ Construction Recovery Fund; definitions. Page 17 (pdf)
    489.141 Conditions for recovery; eligibility. Page 17 (pdf)
    489.1425 Duty of contractor to notify residential property owner of recovery fund. Page 20 (pdf)
    489.143 Payment from the fund. Page 21 (pdf)
    489.503 Exemptions. Page 24 (pdf)
    514.011 Definitions. Page 24 (pdf)
    514.0115 Exemptions from supervision or regulation; variances. Page 25 (pdf)
    514.031 Permit necessary to operate public swimming pool. Page 25 (pdf)
    515.27 Residential swimming pool safety feature options; penalties. Page 26 (pdf)
    553.512 Modifications and waivers; advisory council. Page 27 (pdf)
    553.721 Surcharge. Page 28 (pdf)
    553.73 Florida Building Code. Page 30 (pdf)
    553.775 Interpretations. Page 33 (pdf)
    553.79 Permits; applications; issuance; inspections. Page 38 (pdf)
    553.7931 Page 40 (pdf)
    553.80 Enforcement. Page 42 (pdf)
    553.842 Product evaluation and approval. Page 43 (pdf)
    553.844 Windstorm loss mitigation; requirements for roofs and opening protection. Page 43 (pdf)
    553.883 Smoke alarms in one-family and two-family dwellings and townhomes. Page 45 (pdf)
    553.908 Inspection. Page 45 (pdf)
    553.993 Definitions. Page 46 (pdf)
    633.202 Florida Fire Prevention Code. Page 47 (pdf)
    633.208 Minimum firesafety standards. Page 48 (pdf)
    633.336 Contracting without certificate prohibited; violations; penalty. Page 49 (pdf)

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  • CS/SB 704, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 2/3/2016 at 8:41 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government (Pre-Meeting) 2/16/2016 (pdf)
    Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government (Post-Meeting) 2/17/2016 (pdf)
    Fiscal Policy (Pre-Meeting) 2/26/2016 (pdf)
    Fiscal Policy (Post-Meeting) 3/1/2016 (pdf)

    Related Bills (7)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 535 (c3) Building Codes Eagle Similar Last Action: 3/28/2016 Chapter No. 2016-129, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 431 (Ch. 2016-83)
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill
    H 295 Calder Sloan Swimming Pool Electrical-Safety Task Force Fresen Compare Last Action: 3/11/2016 H Died in Government Operations Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 535 (Ch. 2016-129)
    Location: In committee/council (GVOPS)     		Track This Bill
    H 431 (c2) Fire Safety Raburn, Combee Compare Last Action: 3/24/2016 Chapter No. 2016-83, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 535 (Ch. 2016-129)
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill
    H 1187 (c1) Regulated Professions and Occupations Grant, LaRosa Compare Last Action: 3/11/2016 S Died in Regulated Industries, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 535 (Ch. 2016-129)
    Location: In committee/council (RI)     		Track This Bill
    S 530 Calder Sloan Swimming Pool Electrical-Safety Task Force Sobel Compare Last Action: 3/11/2016 H Died in Messages, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 535 (Ch. 2016-129)
    Location: In messages from Senate     		Track This Bill
    S 822 (c2) Firesafety Stargel Compare Last Action: 3/4/2016 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 431 (Ch. 2016-83), CS/CS/CS/HB 535 (Ch. 2016-129) -SJ 713
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill
    S 1050 (c2) Department of Business and Professional Regulation Brandes Compare Last Action: 3/11/2016 S Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 535 (Ch. 2016-129)
    Location: On Special Order Calendar     		Track This Bill

    Committee Amendments (3)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    554986 - Amendment (Delete All)
    Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:     		Fiscal Policy
    (Abruzzo)     		2/26/2016
    1:36 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    2/29/2016     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 626830 - Amendment to Amendment (554986)
    Before line 5 insert:     		Fiscal Policy
    (Abruzzo)     		2/29/2016
    11:11 AM     		Withdrawn
    2/29/2016     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 744198 - Amendment to Amendment (554986)
    Delete lines 513 - 1220 and insert:     		Fiscal Policy
    (Abruzzo)     		2/29/2016
    10:55 AM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    2/29/2016     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (2)

    Date Committee Result
    2/17/2016 10:00 AM Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government 5 Yeas - 1 Nays
    2/29/2016 1:00 PM Fiscal Policy 7 Yeas - 1 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (33)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    468.609 Administration of this part; standards for certification; additional categories of certification. Page 7 (pdf)
    468.627 Application; examination; renewal; fees. Page 12 (pdf)
    471.0195 Florida Building Code training for engineers. Page 13 (pdf)
    481.215 Renewal of license. Page 13 (pdf)
    481.313 Renewal of license. Page 14 (pdf)
    489.103 Exemptions. Page 14 (pdf)
    489.105 Definitions. Page 16 (pdf)
    489.115 Certification and registration; endorsement; reciprocity; renewals; continuing education. Page 18 (pdf)
    489.1401 Legislative intent. Page 19 (pdf)
    489.1402 Homeowners’ Construction Recovery Fund; definitions. Page 20 (pdf)
    489.141 Conditions for recovery; eligibility. Page 21 (pdf)
    489.1425 Duty of contractor to notify residential property owner of recovery fund. Page 24 (pdf)
    489.143 Payment from the fund. Page 24 (pdf)
    489.503 Exemptions. Page 28 (pdf)
    489.517 Renewal of certificate or registration; continuing education. Page 28 (pdf)
    514.011 Definitions. Page 28 (pdf)
    514.0115 Exemptions from supervision or regulation; variances. Page 29 (pdf)
    514.031 Permit necessary to operate public swimming pool. Page 29 (pdf)
    553.512 Modifications and waivers; advisory council. Page 29 (pdf)
    553.721 Surcharge. Page 30 (pdf)
    553.73 Florida Building Code. Page 32 (pdf)
    553.775 Interpretations. Page 36 (pdf)
    553.79 Permits; applications; issuance; inspections. Page 41 (pdf)
    553.80 Enforcement. Page 42 (pdf)
    553.841 Building code compliance and mitigation program. Page 43 (pdf)
    553.842 Product evaluation and approval. Page 43 (pdf)
    553.844 Windstorm loss mitigation; requirements for roofs and opening protection. Page 44 (pdf)
    553.883 Smoke alarms in one-family and two-family dwellings and townhomes. Page 44 (pdf)
    553.908 Inspection. Page 45 (pdf)
    633.202 Florida Fire Prevention Code. Page 46 (pdf)
    633.206 Uniform firesafety standards Page 47 (pdf)
    633.208 Minimum firesafety standards. Page 47 (pdf)
    633.336 Contracting without certificate prohibited; violations; penalty. Page 48 (pdf)

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  • SB 704, Original Filed Version Posted 11/3/2015 at 9:33 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Community Affairs (Pre-Meeting) 1/29/2016 (pdf)
    Community Affairs (Post-Meeting) 2/3/2016 (pdf)

    Related Bills (7)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 535 (c2) Building Codes Eagle Similar Last Action: 3/28/2016 Chapter No. 2016-129, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 431 (Ch. 2016-83)
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill
    H 295 Calder Sloan Swimming Pool Electrical-Safety Task Force Fresen Compare Last Action: 3/11/2016 H Died in Government Operations Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 535 (Ch. 2016-129)
    Location: In committee/council (GVOPS)     		Track This Bill
    H 431 (c2) Fire Safety Raburn, Combee Compare Last Action: 3/24/2016 Chapter No. 2016-83, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 535 (Ch. 2016-129)
    Location: Became Law     		Track This Bill
    H 1187 Regulated Professions and Occupations Grant, LaRosa Compare Last Action: 3/11/2016 S Died in Regulated Industries, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 535 (Ch. 2016-129)
    Location: In committee/council (RI)     		Track This Bill
    S 530 Calder Sloan Swimming Pool Electrical-Safety Task Force Sobel Compare Last Action: 3/11/2016 H Died in Messages, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 535 (Ch. 2016-129)
    Location: In messages from Senate     		Track This Bill
    S 822 (c1) Firesafety Stargel Compare Last Action: 3/4/2016 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 431 (Ch. 2016-83), CS/CS/CS/HB 535 (Ch. 2016-129) -SJ 713
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill
    S 1050 Regulated Professions and Occupations Brandes Compare Last Action: 3/11/2016 S Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 535 (Ch. 2016-129)
    Location: On Special Order Calendar     		Track This Bill

    Committee Amendments (8)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    559890 - Amendment
    Between lines 304 and 305 insert:     		Community Affairs
    (Hutson)     		2/1/2016
    10:21 AM     		Withdrawn
    2/1/2016     		Web Page
    PDF
    303722 - Amendment
    Between lines 304 and 305 insert:     		Community Affairs
    (Simpson)     		2/1/2016
    3:29 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    2/1/2016     		Web Page
    PDF
    931130 - Amendment
    Delete lines 343 - 391.     		Community Affairs
    (Abruzzo)     		1/29/2016
    1:51 PM     		Withdrawn
    2/1/2016     		Web Page
    PDF
    252590 - Amendment
    Delete lines 348 - 388 and insert:     		Community Affairs
    (Hutson)     		1/29/2016
    1:50 PM     		Withdrawn
    2/1/2016     		Web Page
    PDF
    303364 - Amendment
    Delete lines 804 - 1409 and insert:     		Community Affairs
    (Hutson)     		1/29/2016
    1:53 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    2/1/2016     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 423720 - Amendment to Amendment (303364)
    Between lines 425 and 426 insert:     		Community Affairs
    (Brandes)     		2/1/2016
    10:08 AM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    2/1/2016     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 254638 - Amendment to Amendment (303364)
    Between lines 676 and 677 insert:     		Community Affairs
    (Simpson)     		1/29/2016
    2:02 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    2/1/2016     		Web Page
    PDF
    502700 - Amendment
    Between lines 1437 and 1438 insert:     		Community Affairs
    (Hutson)     		1/29/2016
    1:53 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    2/1/2016     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    2/1/2016 1:30 PM Community Affairs 7 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (33)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    120.541 Statement of estimated regulatory costs. Page 47 (pdf)
    120.80 Exceptions and special requirements; agencies. Page 47 (pdf)
    468.609 Administration of this part; standards for certification; additional categories of certification. Page 6 (pdf)
    468.627 Application; examination; renewal; fees. Page 10 (pdf)
    471.0195 Florida Building Code training for engineers. Page 11 (pdf)
    481.215 Renewal of license. Page 12 (pdf)
    481.313 Renewal of license. Page 12 (pdf)
    489.103 Exemptions. Page 12 (pdf)
    489.105 Definitions. Page 14 (pdf)
    489.115 Certification and registration; endorsement; reciprocity; renewals; continuing education. Page 16 (pdf)
    489.1401 Legislative intent. Page 18 (pdf)
    489.1402 Homeowners’ Construction Recovery Fund; definitions. Page 19 (pdf)
    489.141 Conditions for recovery; eligibility. Page 19 (pdf)
    489.1425 Duty of contractor to notify residential property owner of recovery fund. Page 22 (pdf)
    489.143 Payment from the fund. Page 23 (pdf)
    489.503 Exemptions. Page 26 (pdf)
    489.517 Renewal of certificate or registration; continuing education. Page 26 (pdf)
    514.011 Definitions. Page 27 (pdf)
    514.0115 Exemptions from supervision or regulation; variances. Page 27 (pdf)
    514.031 Permit necessary to operate public swimming pool. Page 27 (pdf)
    553.512 Modifications and waivers; advisory council. Page 28 (pdf)
    553.721 Surcharge. Page 29 (pdf)
    553.73 Florida Building Code. Page 30 (pdf)
    553.775 Interpretations. Page 34 (pdf)
    553.79 Permits; applications; issuance; inspections. Page 39 (pdf)
    553.841 Building code compliance and mitigation program. Page 40 (pdf)
    553.842 Product evaluation and approval. Page 40 (pdf)
    553.883 Smoke alarms in one-family and two-family dwellings and townhomes. Page 41 (pdf)
    553.908 Inspection. Page 42 (pdf)
    633.202 Florida Fire Prevention Code. Page 42 (pdf)
    633.206 Uniform firesafety standards Page 43 (pdf)
    633.208 Minimum firesafety standards. Page 44 (pdf)
    633.336 Contracting without certificate prohibited; violations; penalty. Page 45 (pdf)

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