Florida Building Codes

Here’s What You Need to Know

The new Florida Building Code roofing related changes go into effect on December 31st, 2023.

The 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Codes revisions include important changes to roof assembly requirements. Some of the key code enhancements apply to new roof construction and roof replacement improving wind and water infiltration resistance to prevent or minimize building damage.

Key Florida Building Codes have been enhanced to include:

Roof Underlayment Testing and Assembly Requirements (1504.2.1, 1507.1.1, 1518.2, TAS103); Refer to Newsletter for detailed changes.
Adoption of ASCE 7-22 for Wind Loads on Roofs
Steep-Slope Underlayment Recover Acceptance and 2-ply Requirement (15.11.1 & 1521.4)
Roof Deck Pavers – Panels Over Roof Assemblies
Commercial Roof Solar Reflectivity Requirements (IELL C402.3)
Roof Edge Systems and Gutter Standards (1504.5)
Roof Coating Standards (1509)
Pipes/Conduits Under Roof Deck Requirements (1510.12)

Florida Building Code Updates Newsletter
Technical Bulletin – Florida Building Code Updates PDF | 291kb
Underlayments Selection Guide PDF | 219kb

Engineering & Codes Support

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Kelsey McMenamy, P.E., CDT
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Resources

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation offers on-line resources as reference.

Analysis of Changes to the 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code
Details the differences between the 2020 FBC 7th Edition and the 2023 FBC 8th Edition. The Analysis of Changes for the 8th Edition (2023) of the Florida Building Code compares provisions in the 7th Edition (2020) Florida Building Code, Building (FBCB) and the 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code, Building (FBCB).

Go to Code Resources

FBC Building Codes - Business 8th Edition

Analysis Of Changes 8th Edition 2023 FBCB
PDF Download | 812kb

FBC Building Codes - Residential 8th Edition

Analysis Of Changes 8th Edition 2023 FBCR
PDF Download | 436kb

FBC Building Codes - Energy Conservation 8th Edition

Analysis Of Changes 8th Edition 2023 FBCEC
PDF Download | 562kb

The Analysis Of Changes is a useful aid to the representative Code Book to identify differences in the new codes.

Florida Building Code On-line

Complete collections or individual books are available for on-line access.

Go to Code Books

Additional Resources

Our Newsletter

Standards

IBC – International Building Code Book
ASCE/SEI – American Society of Civil Engineers Structural Engineering Institute: Publications
ICC – International Code Council: Codes and Standards
FRSA – TRI Florida High Wind Concrete and Clay Tile: Installation Manual PDF Download | 2mb

Important Notice

The Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources, Miami-Dade Permitting and Inspection Center Notice regarding the Florida Building Code Change, indicates all applications submitted online after 4 PM on December 30th, 2023 must comply with the new 2023 edition.

December 31st, 2023 starts a new chapter in Florida Building codes.

Contact our Professional Engineer for guidance regarding Florida Building Codes. Go to Engineering Services for more information.

Kelsey McMenamy, P.E., CDT (774) 313-9602
Email Kelsey

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