Florida enforces a single, uniform commercial building code statewide through the Florida Building Commission. Local jurisdictions may adopt more stringent amendments under strict requirements but cannot opt out or adopt independent commercial codes.
Miami enforces the Florida Building Code and Florida Fire Prevention Code with a county-level technical amendment requiring water submeters for certain new developments. Commercial projects otherwise follow state standards for building, fire, and electrical codes.
A statewide update to the Florida Building Code 9th Edition is planned with an effective date of December 31, 2026, while updates to the Florida Fire Prevention Code are under review with no effective date published. These changes will impact building, fire, and electrical codes.
Florida enforces a single, uniform commercial building code statewide through the Florida Building Commission. Local jurisdictions may adopt more stringent amendments under strict requirements but cannot opt out or adopt independent commercial codes.
Orlando adopts and enforces the Florida Building Code and Florida Fire Prevention Code with no local amendments. Commercial design and permitting requirements align entirely with state standards.
The Florida Building Code, 9th Edition (2026) is scheduled to take effect statewide on December 31, 2026, incorporating updates from the 2024 International Codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code. The Florida Fire Prevention Code, 9th Edition, will also be updated in alignment with this cycle, though specific city effective dates have not been announced.
Florida enforces a single, uniform commercial building code statewide through the Florida Building Commission. Local jurisdictions may adopt more stringent amendments under strict requirements but cannot opt out or adopt independent commercial codes.
Tampa adopts the Florida Building Code and applies technical amendments through local ordinances. Amendments focus on wind design and floodplain management requirements for commercial projects.
The 9th Edition of the Florida Building Code is scheduled to take effect on December 31, 2026, replacing the 8th Edition statewide. It will include updates to building, fire, energy, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and floodplain standards.
Florida enforces a single, uniform commercial building code statewide through the Florida Building Commission. Local jurisdictions may adopt more stringent amendments under strict requirements but cannot opt out or adopt independent commercial codes.
Jacksonville adopts the Florida Building Code and Fire Prevention Code with local technical amendments. Amendments primarily affect floodplain elevation requirements and related definitions for commercial projects.
The 2026 Florida Building Code is under development, with the Commission reviewing the 2024 model building, mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas, and existing building codes, as well as the 2023 electrical code. The new edition will become effective statewide in Jacksonville six months after its publication, though the exact date has not been announced.
Florida enforces a single, uniform commercial building code statewide through the Florida Building Commission. Local jurisdictions may adopt more stringent amendments under strict requirements but cannot opt out or adopt independent commercial codes.
Gainesville adopts the Florida Building Code without any local amendments. Commercial design and permitting follow state code requirements without additional changes.
The 9th Edition of the Florida Building Code and Florida Fire Prevention Code are scheduled to take effect on December 31, 2026. These updates will impact all major code families, including building and fire codes.
Florida enforces a single, uniform commercial building code statewide through the Florida Building Commission. Local jurisdictions may adopt more stringent amendments under strict requirements but cannot opt out or adopt independent commercial codes.
Ocala adopts the 2023 Florida Building Code, Florida Fire Prevention Code, and the 2020 National Electrical Code with no local amendments. Commercial design and permitting follow statewide standards without additional local requirements.
Florida has scheduled updates to the statewide building and fire prevention codes, with the 9th editions of both set to take effect on December 31, 2026. Electrical codes remain unchanged as the city continues to reference the 2020 edition.
Florida enforces a single, uniform commercial building code statewide through the Florida Building Commission. Local jurisdictions may adopt more stringent amendments under strict requirements but cannot opt out or adopt independent commercial codes.
Port St. Lucie adopts the Florida Building Code with both technical and administrative amendments. Technical amendments focus on floodplain requirements, while administrative changes impact permitting, inspections, and certifications for commercial projects.
Florida Building Code 9th Edition (2026) and Florida Fire Prevention Code 9th Edition (2026) are currently in development, with an effective date targeted for December 31, 2026, and implementation no sooner than six months after publication. These updates will impact building, fire, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fuel gas codes statewide.
Florida enforces a single, uniform commercial building code statewide through the Florida Building Commission. Local jurisdictions may adopt more stringent amendments under strict requirements but cannot opt out or adopt independent commercial codes.
No information is available regarding the city’s adoption or amendment of construction codes for commercial projects.
A new edition of the Florida Building Code is scheduled to take effect on December 31, 2026. The Florida Fire Prevention Code is undergoing adoption proceedings, with draft rules posted and the effective date yet to be determined, impacting building and fire codes statewide.
Florida enforces a single, uniform commercial building code statewide through the Florida Building Commission. Local jurisdictions may adopt more stringent amendments under strict requirements but cannot opt out or adopt independent commercial codes.
Naples enforces the Florida Building Code with both technical and administrative local amendments. Amendments focus on floodplain management and procedural requirements for fire separation, sprinklers, and alarm system plans in commercial projects.
A statewide update to the Florida Building Code 9th Edition is planned, scheduled to take effect on December 31, 2026, using the 2024 International Codes and 2023 National Electrical Code as source material. The Florida Fire Prevention Code 9th Edition is under review, with adoption initiated in 2025 and an effective date yet to be determined.
Florida enforces a single, uniform commercial building code statewide through the Florida Building Commission. Local jurisdictions may adopt more stringent amendments under strict requirements but cannot opt out or adopt independent commercial codes.
Lakeland enforces the Florida Building Code and Florida Fire Prevention Code with technical amendments for floodplain management in its Land Development Code. Amendments affect flood-resistant construction standards within flood hazard areas for commercial projects.
Florida is planning an update to the statewide building code, with the 9th Edition scheduled to take effect on December 31, 2026. The timeline for the fire prevention code update remains uncertain as it is still being coordinated at the state level.
Florida enforces a single, uniform commercial building code statewide through the Florida Building Commission. Local jurisdictions may adopt more stringent amendments under strict requirements but cannot opt out or adopt independent commercial codes.
Sarasota adopts the Florida Building Code and Florida Fire Prevention Code with administrative amendments only. Local changes focus on floodplain management and permitting processes, with no technical modifications to statewide codes.
Florida Building Code 9th Edition (2026) is under development and is scheduled to take effect statewide on December 31, 2026. The update will impact building, energy, mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas, and related code families.
Florida enforces a single, uniform commercial building code statewide through the Florida Building Commission. Local jurisdictions may adopt more stringent amendments under strict requirements but cannot opt out or adopt independent commercial codes.
Punta Gorda adopts the Florida Building Code and the 2020 NEC with no local amendments. Commercial design and permitting processes follow statewide standards without deviation.
Planned updates include a statewide adoption of the 9th Edition of the Florida Building Code and Florida Fire Prevention Code, both scheduled to take effect on December 31, 2026. The updates will incorporate the 2024 International Codes, the 2023 National Electrical Code, and the 2024 editions of NFPA 1 and NFPA 101 with Florida-specific amendments, impacting building, fire, and electrical standards.
Florida enforces a single, uniform commercial building code statewide through the Florida Building Commission. Local jurisdictions may adopt more stringent amendments under strict requirements but cannot opt out or adopt independent commercial codes.
Palm Bay adopts the 2023 Florida Building Code with administrative amendments and references Article 210.52 of the 2020 NEC. Local changes primarily impact permitting processes, while technical standards for commercial projects align with state codes.
Florida is scheduled to adopt the 9th Edition (2026) of the Florida Building Code, which will take effect on December 31, 2026. This update will impact building, energy, fire, mechanical, and electrical codes statewide.
Florida enforces a single, uniform commercial building code statewide through the Florida Building Commission. Local jurisdictions may adopt more stringent amendments under strict requirements but cannot opt out or adopt independent commercial codes.
Florida adopts the 8th Edition of the Florida Building Code statewide with no specific local amendments noted. Commercial projects follow the state code unless individual municipalities implement more restrictive provisions.
The 9th Edition of the Florida Building Code is scheduled to take effect on December 31, 2026. It will include updates to building, fire, energy, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and existing building codes.