FL S1128

Building permits issued by a county or local government for a single-family dwelling may not expire before the effective date of the next edition of the Florida Building Code, which is updated every 3 years, regardless of whether the permit has been issued to or accepted by the applicant

Permit applications for single-family dwellings in jurisdictions where a state of emergency was declared within the prior 24 months, if signed and sealed by a licensed architect or engineer attesting compliance with the Florida Building Code, are deemed in compliance without further local government review

Local governments must approve or deny such emergency-area permit applications within 2 business days of receipt, though they may still review for compliance with zoning and land use regulations

Attesting architects or engineers must provide proof of good standing with their regulatory bodies and proof of professional liability insurance covering all plans review services performed under the provision

Local governments are held harmless and indemnified from claims arising from plans review deemed in compliance under the expedited process; the act takes effect July 1, 2025