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FL H1185

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Philip Griffitts

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates s. 553.9065, Florida Statutes, establishing that unvented attic and unvented enclosed rafter assemblies insulated and air sealed with a minimum of R-20 air-impermeable insulation meet the requirements of Section R402 of the Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), Energy Conservation
  • Requires the building to have a blower door test result of less than 3 ACH50 (air changes per hour at 50 pascals) and a positive input, balanced, or hybrid whole-house mechanical ventilation system
  • Requires exposed portions of roof rafters not already covered by R-20 insulation to be insulated with a minimum of R-3 air-impermeable insulation, unless covered by a finished ceiling or continuous insulation is installed above the roof deck
  • Requires all indoor heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment and ductwork to be located inside the building thermal envelope
  • Effective date of July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Thermal Efficiency Standards for Unvented Attic and Unvented Enclosed Rafter Assemblies

Last Action

Died in Commerce Committee

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Commerce Committee2/6/2024
Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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