The Florida Building Code – Building Edition, is the mandatory statewide standard for the design, construction, and alteration of commercial, institutional, and high-rise residential structures in Florida. This volume integrates the International Building Code® with Florida-specific amendments that address hurricane resilience, flood-resistant construction, and energy efficiency. Published by the International Code Council (ICC) & Department of Business and Professional Regulation, it provides the authoritative language, definitions, and administrative procedures needed for plan review, permitting, and inspections across all jurisdictions in the Sunshine State.
Key Features
Florida wind loads, hurricane protections, and flood-resilient measures
Chapter 1 Scope and Administration covering applicability, permits, inspections, and enforcement provisions
Chapters 3–5 on use and occupancy classifications, special detailed requirements, and building heights and areas
Chapter 6-9 Types of Construction and fire-resistance rating requirements for structural elements, Fire and Smoke Protection Features, Interior Finishes, and Fire Protection Systems
Chapter 10 Means of Egress outlining exit access, exit discharge, and occupant-load calculations
Chapters 16–23 Structural Design provisions for soils and foundations, concrete, masonry, steel, wood, aluminum, and plastic materials
 
Florida Building Code, Building edition is used on Florida's CGC, CBC, CRC, contractor licesing exams. Brand new mint condition, current editions used on the exam at the time of purchase.  Comes with Tabs installed