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FL S1082
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Martin
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AI Summary
- Updates references in Florida's building inspection energy conservation standards from the 5th Edition (2014) Florida Building Code to the 8th Edition (2023), effective December 31, 2025
- Maintains the relaxed maximum tested air leakage standard of 7 air changes per hour (instead of 5) for buildings and dwelling units in Climate Zones 1 and 2
- Exempts buildings or dwelling units fully encapsulated with air-impermeable insulation from mandatory blower door testing, replacing the previous exemption that applied to construction permitted before July 1, 2017
- Retains the provision that mandatory mechanical ventilation is not required unless a dwelling's air infiltration rate is less than 3 air changes per hour when tested at 50 Pascals
- Takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Building Inspections
Last Action
Died in Regulated Industries
6/16/2025
Full Bill Text
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