Rules, Regulations and Florida Statutes

The following links provide detailed information regarding common building rules, regulations, and Florida Statutes.

Building Codes, Rules & Regulations

Wind Speed Information

Click here to view the Wind Speed Categories of your choice in the Active Building Permits map. Make your selection(s) in the layers field on the right.

This information is provided as per Section 1609 of the 2023, 8th Florida Building Code.

 

Federal Standards

Americans With Disabilities Act

Visit the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) website.

United States Access Board

The United States Access Board is an independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities. The Board develops and maintains design criteria for the built environment, transit vehicles, telecommunications equipment, and for electronic and information technology.

Fair Housing Act Design Manual

First published in 1996, the Fair Housing Act Design Manual: A Manual to Assist Designers and Builders in Meeting the Accessibility Requirements of The Fair Housing Act provides clear and helpful guidance about ways to design and construct housing which complies with the Fair Housing Act.