OSHA’s Confined Spaces in Construction Standard is now in effect. Home builders need to know why it’s important and how it applies specifically to residential...
Archive for category: Florida Building Code
15.052016January 7, 2019
The Bottom Line
The Florida Building Commission (Commission) is currently in the process of developing the sixth edition of the Florida Building Codes (FBC), with the goal of...
01.052016January 7, 2019
President’s Report
By Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA)In Advocacy, FHBA News, Florida Building Code, Legislative, President's Report
On behalf of the Florida Home Builders Association, we want to thank you for the support and response to action during the 2016 Legislative Session....
27.042016January 7, 2019
Estero Fire District Repeals Resolution
By Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA)In Advocacy, FHBA News, Florida Building Code, Local HBA, President's Report
I am pleased to report to the FHBA membership that the Estero Fire Rescue District voted to repeal its resolution requiring sprinklers in all new...
25.032016January 7, 2019
FHBA Bill a Victory for Affordable, Energy-Efficient Housing
By Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA)In Affordable Housing, FHBA News, Florida Building Code, Legislative
Today, members of the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), over 7,700 builders and trade partners in the state, applaud Governor Rick Scott for signing into law...
13.032016January 7, 2019
Special Message from FHBA President
There are a lot of well-deserved high fives, accolades and appreciation flowing from the passage of the code bill, CS/CS/CS/HB 535. As much as I...
13.032016January 7, 2019
Upcoming 2017 FBC Code Change Cycle Webinar
The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation will be hosting a free webinar/conference call for the 2017 FBC code change cycle (which started July...
28.022016January 7, 2019
Support The Building Code Bill Today!
While our lobbying team is working very hard for us in Tallahassee, your profession is under attack! We must make our voice heard, if we...
21.022016January 7, 2019
President’s Report
I want to be brief this Monday morning. While our lobbying team is working very hard for us in Tallahassee, your profession is under attack!...
21.022016January 7, 2019
Register Today to Learn Florida’s Building Codes & Earn 7 FREE CEU’s
Get Your First Look at Florida’s Building Codes and Earn Seven Free CEUs. Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) and the Building Officials Association of Florida...