Florida 2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 644 — Building Regulation

Last action — Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 423 (Ch. 2022-136)

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Building Regulation; Revising eligibility requirements for a person applying to become certified as a building code inspector or plans examiner; revising the special conditions or requirements that the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board may impose on provisional certificates; prohibiting local laws, ordinances, or regulations that prohibit or restrict a private property owner’s ability to obtain a building permit to demolish a single-family residential structure located in certain flood zones if certain conditions are met; requiring the local jurisdiction to provide equal access under certain circumstances to certain documents to a private provider, owner, and contractor, etc.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

22 added · 23 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of SB 644 has shifted focus from general building regulation to more specific building inspections. This change is significant because it aims to improve the safety and oversight of construction practices in Florida, particularly after concerns about building integrity have arisen in recent years. By emphasizing inspections, the bill seeks to ensure that buildings meet safety standards and protect residents more effectively.

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Florida Senate - 2022 CS for CS for SB 644 By the Committees on Regulated Industries;
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for SB 644 By the Committee on Community Affairs;
and Community Affairs;
and Senator Brodeur 578-02324-22 2022644c1 A bill to be entitled An act relating to building inspections;
and Senator Brodeur 580-02614-22 2022644c2 A bill to be entitled An act relating to building regulation;
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for CS for SB 644 580-02614-22 2022644c2 that a certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion is automatically granted and issued under certain circumstances;
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for SB 644 578-02324-22 2022644c1 that a certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion is automatically granted and issued under certain circumstances;
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for CS for SB 644 580-02614-22 2022644c2 plans review corresponding to the certification category sought;
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for SB 644 578-02324-22 2022644c1 plans review corresponding to the certification category sought;
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for CS for SB 644 580-02614-22 2022644c2 firesafety inspector certified under s.
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for SB 644 578-02324-22 2022644c1 firesafety inspector certified under s.
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for CS for SB 644 580-02614-22 2022644c2 least 500 but not more than 800 hours of training as prescribed by the board.
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for SB 644 578-02324-22 2022644c1 least 500 but not more than 800 hours of training as prescribed by the board.
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for CS for SB 644 580-02614-22 2022644c2 supervising building official, engineer, or architect after completion of the internship certification program.
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for SB 644 578-02324-22 2022644c1 supervising building official, engineer, or architect after completion of the internship certification program.
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for CS for SB 644 580-02614-22 2022644c2 2.
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for SB 644 578-02324-22 2022644c1 2.
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for CS for SB 644 580-02614-22 2022644c2 Program if the lowest finished floor elevation of such structure is at or below base flood elevation as established by the Florida Building Code, as amended, or a higher base flood elevation as may be required by local ordinance, whichever is higher, provided that such permit otherwise complies with all applicable Florida Building Code requirements.
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for SB 644 578-02324-22 2022644c1 Program if the lowest finished floor elevation of such structure is at or below base flood elevation as established by the Florida Building Code, as amended, or a higher base flood elevation as may be required by local ordinance, whichever is higher, provided that such permit otherwise complies with all applicable Florida Building Code requirements.
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for CS for SB 644 580-02614-22 2022644c2 (b) If an owner or contractor retains a private provider for purposes of plans review or building inspection services, the local jurisdiction must reduce the permit fee by the amount of cost savings realized by the local enforcement agency for not having to perform such services.
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for SB 644 578-02324-22 2022644c1 (b) If an owner or contractor retains a private provider for purposes of plans review or building inspection services, the local jurisdiction must reduce the permit fee by the amount of cost savings realized by the local enforcement agency for not having to perform such services.
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for CS for SB 644 580-02614-22 2022644c2 building official does not provide notice of the deficiencies within the prescribed 2-day period, the request for a certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion is automatically shall be deemed granted and deemed the certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion shall be issued as of by the local building official on the next business day.
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for SB 644 578-02324-22 2022644c1 building official does not provide notice of the deficiencies within the prescribed 2-day period, the request for a certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion is automatically shall be deemed granted and deemed the certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion shall be issued as of by the local building official on the next business day.
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Action History

  1. Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 423 (Ch. 2022-136)

  2. Substituted CS/CS/HB 423

  3. Read 2nd time

  4. Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/04/22

  5. Retained on Calendar

  6. Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/23/22

  7. CS/CS/CS by Rules read 1st time

  8. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

  9. Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

  10. CS/CS/CS by- Rules; YEAS 16 NAYS 1

  11. On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/10/22, 11:00 am, 412 Knott Building

  12. CS/CS by Regulated Industries read 1st time

  13. Now in Rules

  14. Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

  15. CS/CS by Regulated Industries; YEAS 8 NAYS 0

  16. CS by Community Affairs read 1st time

  17. On Committee agenda-- Regulated Industries, 02/01/22, 3:30 pm, 412 Knott Building

  18. Now in Regulated Industries

  19. Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

  20. CS by Community Affairs; YEAS 8 NAYS 1

  21. On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 01/25/22, 3:30 pm, 37 Senate Building

  22. On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 01/18/22, 3:30 pm, 37 Senate Building --Not Considered

  23. Introduced

  24. On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 01/12/22, 9:30 am, 37 Senate Building --Not Considered

  25. Referred to Community Affairs; Regulated Industries; Rules

  26. Filed

Sponsors

  • Rules · Primary
  • Regulated Industries · Primary
  • Community Affairs · Primary
  • Jason Brodeur · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 160 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

  • Rules
  • Regulated Industries
  • Community Affairs
  • Brodeur, Jason Republican

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (160)

160 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Favorable with Committee Substitute

Passed 16 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 6000
Unaffiliated 10100
Total 16100
% of votes cast 94%6%0%0%
How each member voted (17)
Member Party Vote
Baxley — Yea
Bean — Yea
Book — Yea
Bracy — Yea
Brandes — Yea
Diaz — Yea
Gibson — Yea
Hutson — Yea
Powell — Yea
Stargel — Yea
Farmer — Nay
Albritton, Ben Republican Yea
Boyd, Jim Republican Yea
Garcia, Ileana Republican Yea
Gruters, Joe Republican Yea
Mayfield, Debbie Republican Yea
Passidomo, Kathleen Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 644 do?
Building Regulation; Revising eligibility requirements for a person applying to become certified as a building code inspector or plans examiner; revising the special conditions or requirements that the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board may impose on provisional certificates; prohibiting local laws, ordinances, or regulations that prohibit or restrict a private property owner’s ability to obtain a building permit to demolish a single-family residential structure located in certain flood zones if certain conditions are met; requiring the local jurisdiction to provide equal access under certain circumstances to certain documents to a private provider, owner, and contractor, etc.
Who sponsors SB 644?
SB 644 is sponsored by Rules, Regulated Industries, Community Affairs, and Brodeur, Jason (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 644?
This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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