Florida Building Codes Flashcards
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Under the FBC, what document must generally be obtained before construction begins on a permitted project?
Answer: A building permit
A building permit must be issued by the local building official before construction may lawfully start.
The Certificate of Occupancy (CO) is issued at what point in a project?
Answer: After final inspections confirm code compliance
A CO is issued only after the building passes all required final inspections and is deemed safe to occupy.
Under the FBC, which inspection typically must be approved before concrete is placed in a footing?
Answer: Foundation/footing inspection
The footing/foundation inspection verifies excavation, reinforcement, and setbacks before concrete placement.
The Florida Energy Conservation Code is which volume within the FBC family?
Answer: FBC Energy Conservation
Energy efficiency requirements are contained in the FBC Energy Conservation volume.
Under FBC accessibility provisions, Florida generally applies which federal standard?
Answer: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards
Florida's accessibility code incorporates ADA standards plus some stricter state provisions.
If a permitted project has no inspection activity for an extended period, the permit may become what?
Answer: Expired or void
Permits typically expire if work does not commence or if inspections lapse beyond the allowed period (commonly 180 days).
Under the FBC, who has the authority to interpret and enforce code provisions in a local jurisdiction?
Answer: The building official
The local building official is the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) for interpreting and enforcing the FBC.