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FL H0749
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Fabian Basabe
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AI Summary
- Creates s. 553.845, F.S., cited as the "Flood Damage Prevention Act of 2024," establishing a maximum voluntary freeboard of 10 feet for all new construction and substantial improvements to existing residential, commercial, industrial, and nonresidential structures, including within coastal high-hazard areas
- Prohibits voluntary freeboard from being counted toward the maximum allowable height calculation for new residential construction and substantial improvements to existing residential, commercial, industrial, or nonresidential structures
- Authorizes local governments to adopt by ordinance a minimum freeboard requirement or a maximum voluntary freeboard that exceeds the state requirements established in the Florida Building Code or this section
- Requires the Florida Building Commission to develop and adopt by rule minimum freeboard requirements by November 1, 2024, with immediate effect, and to incorporate those requirements into the next edition of the Florida Building Code
- Requires the commission to review freeboard requirements in the Florida Building Code every 5 years beginning January 2029 and make recommendations to the Legislature on any necessary revisions; effective July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Flood Damage Prevention
Last Action
Died in Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee12/19/2023
Full Bill Text
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