On behalf of more than 8,000 builder and trade partner members of the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), we want to thank Governor Scott for signing Construction Bill, HB 1021, into law. With the Governor’s signature, this law will help Florida’s building codes remain strong, and protect Florida families by allowing our state to refine …
As the House Financial Services Committee voted yesterday to approve the 21st Century Flood Reform Act, NAHB vowed to fight the measure until a “new construction” component is dropped from the bill. “This is a bad bill that will make flood insurance unaffordable and inaccessible to too many home owners,” said NAHB Chairman Granger MacDonald…read more
Update 11:40 AM EST: The Florida Building Commission (FBC) removes proposed mandate for lightning protection systems per FHBA request. The FBC will establish a study group to determine need and fiscal impact. Stay tuned for more information on the FBC lightning protection systems study group. For more information, contact Douglas Buck at dbuck@fhba.com. – – …
Proposed FBC Mandate – Lightning Protection Systems Read More »
Starting July 1, 2017, new home construction will be required to adhere to the recent Blower Door Testing requirements. Thankfully, SkyeTec, FHBA’s Preferred Energy Service Provider, can get you ready now. Click here to check out their helpful FAQs. If you have further questions on the new Blower Door Testing requirements, contact SkyeTec at 866.759.3832.
The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) recently sent a letter to Governor Rick Scott asking that he veto HB 1021, FHBA’s priority bill which brings some sanity to Florida’s Building Code development process. We can no longer sit back and let out of state interests continue to dictate how Florida develops its code. As …
The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes Seeks Veto of FHBA Priority Read More »
As you have probably heard by now, the FHBA enjoyed a very successful 2017 Legislative Session. More details will follow on successes with Estoppel Fee Caps, repealing the automatic sunset of the Condo Bulk Buyer liability issue, Pollution Notification Legislation and others. Right now, we need your help to communicate with Governor Scott the importance …
President’s Report: Take Action Now – Don’t Let Our Priority Be Vetoed Read More »
Late Friday evening, the Florida Legislature completed most if its business passing individual bills. Later today, both the House and Senate will convene to pass the budget. Since the budget and its conforming and implementing bills are “Conference Reports,” they cannot be amended. Below is a brief status report on FHBA’s Legislative Priorities. A more …
The Bottom Line: 2017 Legislative Session Summary Read More »
Former NAHB Remodelers Chairman Bob Hanbury, CGR, a remodeler from Newington, Conn., Tuesday asked the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reconsider the costs of complying with the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule. EPA’s hearing on Tuesday, where Hanbury testified on behalf of NAHB, is the first in a series of steps the agency …
NAHB Urges EPA to Reevaluate Cost-Benefit Analysis of RRP Rule Read More »
This past week the Florida House of Representatives passed a meaningful worker’s compensation bill, HB 7085 by Rep. Danny Burgess. HB 7085 will result in significant savings rolling back a large portion of this year’s 14.5 percent increase plaguing the industry. More importantly, the bill will curb future increases, which if left unchecked could be …
The draft 6th Edition (2017) Florida Building Code is now available for viewing. To view the draft, visit www.floridabuilding.org and click on Florida Building Code>Draft-6th Edition (2017) FBC. The draft integrates the Florida Supplement with the foundation code. Note: This is a draft only and not the final code. Should you have any questions please contact 850-487-1824.
