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FL H0579
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Philip Griffitts
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AI Summary
- Defines "private provider firm" as a business organization that offers building code plans review and inspection services through licensed building code administrators, engineers, or architects acting as agents, employees, or officers of the firm.
- Requires local jurisdictions to reduce permit fees when a fee owner or contractor retains a private provider, reflecting cost savings from not performing those services; allows complaints to the Department of Commerce if fees are not reduced, triggering a mandatory full refund and a fine equal to the amount charged, deposited into the Florida Homeowners Construction Recovery Fund.
- Prohibits local enforcement agencies, building officials, or local jurisdictions from conducting their own plans review or sending inspectors when a private provider has been retained for those services.
- Establishes a 12-business-day deadline for local building officials to issue a permit or provide specific written deficiency notices when a licensed engineer or architect affixes their seal to the required affidavit; maintains a 20-business-day deadline when no seal is affixed. Failure to respond within either deadline results in automatic permit approval by operation of law.
- Effective date is July 1, 2024.
Legislative Description
Use of Private Providers for Plans Review and Inspection
Last Action
Died in Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee11/30/2023
Full Bill Text
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