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.
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.
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.