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Home Building Industry Represented in Legislative Committee Meetings

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This past week, was the fourth of six interim committee meetings taking place before the 2020 Legislative Session convenes on January 14. FHBA President, Michael Bourré and Volusia BIA President, Frank Severino, joined the lobbying team in Tallahassee to advocate on priority issues by meeting with key leaders, including; Senator Passidomo, Senator Simpson, Senator Wright, …

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H.R. 3702 Vote Delayed

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Thank you for your advocacy!  Following the outpour of grassroots efforts, Congressional leaders have agreed to wait until November 11 to vote on H.R. 3702. Their vote would have included an amendment that punishes states that have not adopted the latest edition of the International Code Council (ICC) Residential Code, which will cause these states …

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Federal Bill Puts Florida in the Bullseye

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We need your help to contact your member of congress. Legislation is pending that puts Florida in the bullseye. Language is being added to HR 3702, which will require adoption of the “the latest published editions of relevant national consensus-based codes” as a prerequisite to receiving Disaster CDBG funding. Stated in another way, it requires …

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How Should Florida Adopt Its Building Code – The Debate Continues

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The debate on how the building code is adopted continues. The next several FBC meetings will address how future codes are adopted (starting with the 7th edition). The next new code (6th edition) is basically completed, and although it was a complicated, long process, the resulting code changes actually enhance storm resiliency without adding a bunch of …

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Florida Building Commission (FBC) Approaching Completion of the First Draft of the Florida Building Code 7th Edition (2020)

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The Florida Home Builders Association established a great track record over the last 18 months of the code change process. The process entailed at least thirty-three TAC meetings, more than 1200 proposed code modifications,  and approximately 352 public comments. Those supporting adoption of all the I-codes filed amendments ranging from snow loads to mandatory solar …

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The 2019 Legislative Wrap-Up

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If I had to sum up the 2019 Legislative Session for the home building industry in one word, OUTSTANDING! The tenor of the House and Senate begin with the appointed leaders, House Speaker Jose Oliva and Senate President Bill Galvano. A big thank you to both of them for fostering a free-market environment that recognizes …

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Opportunity to Change Fire and Building Codes

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If you’ve ever wanted to make changes during the establishment of Florida Fire and Building Codes, this is your opportunity! The Florida Fire Code Advisory Council seeks to fill its FHBA licensed contractor seat, once honorably held by the late Jay Carlson. The Council, composed of 11 appointed seats, advises and recommends to the State …

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Legislative Summer Hiatus Does Not Result in Rest for Governmental Affairs

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It is that time of year, the beginning of summer break when members often ask what are the Governmental Affairs activities since the legislature in on its summer hiatus? Well, let me summarize this past week: Building Commission Activities: FHBA Director of Governmental Affairs, Doug Buck, and Code Consultant, Joe Belcher, began a two week …

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