FL Title XXXIII, Chapter 553 Part IV Florida Building Code. Definitions.

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F.S. 553.71 Definitions. As used in this part, the term:

(7) “Prototype building” means a building constructed in accordance with architectural or engineering plans intended for replication on various sites and which will be updated to comply with the Florida Building Code and applicable laws relating to firesafety, health and sanitation, casualty safety, and requirements for persons with disabilities which are in effect at the time a construction contract is to be awarded.

(8) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Business and Professional Regulation.

(9) “Special inspector” means a licensed architect or registered engineer who is certified under chapter 471 or chapter 481 to conduct inspections of threshold buildings.

(10) “State enforcement agency” means the agency of state government with authority to make inspections of buildings and to enforce the codes, as required by this part, which establish standards for design, construction, erection, alteration, repair, modification, or demolition of public or private buildings, structures, or facilities.

(11) “Temporary” includes, but is not limited to, buildings identified by, but not designated as permanent structures on, an approved development order.

(12) “Threshold building” means any building which is greater than three stories or 50 feet in height, or which has an assembly occupancy classification as defined in the Florida Building Code which exceeds 5,000 square feet in area and an occupant content of greater than 500 persons.

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FL Title XXXIII, Chapter 553 Part IV Florida Building Code. Definitions.

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