2024 Florida Legislative Session

In 2024, Florida’s Legislature considered multiple statutes affecting contractors, and ultimately enacted eight new laws that affect the construction industry. Below are summaries of those new statutes. Be advised that statutes can be added, amended, or repealed frequently, and can be further modified by court decisions. You should consult with legal counsel regarding the affect these statutes will or could have on your specific business before taking any action or failing to act.

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Newly Enacted HB 267 (2024) Makes Numerous Changes to Florida’s Building Code Act
Newly Enacted HB 267 (2024) Makes Numerous Changes to Florida’s Building Code Act

The changes affects plan requirements for window, door, and garage door replacements; make changes to the sections governing private providers; impose new deadlines for permit application approvals and penalties for failing to meet them; and new standards for certain unvented spaces.

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New Law is Just the Latest Set of New Requirements for Roofing Contractors in Florida
New Law is Just the Latest Set of New Requirements for Roofing Contractors in Florida

The new statute goes into effect July 1, 2024 and imposes new requirements for roofing contracts with residential property owners. Failing to comply could subject contractors to $10,000 fines.

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New Statute Allowing HVAC Contractors to Perform Additional Electrical Work and Expanding Warranty Requirements to be Presented to Governor
New Statute Allowing HVAC Contractors to Perform Additional Electrical Work and Expanding Warranty Requirements to be Presented to Governor

The new statute modifies the definitions of work that can be performed by Class A and B HVAC contractors and Mechanical contractors in Florida to include additional electrical work. It also requires warranties on HVAC systems to be transferable and eliminates certain hurdles to transferability.

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