Florida law provides a framework for code enforcement, but each local jurisdiction—counties, cities, and towns—can adopt its own procedures. This guide outlines the general process, but property ...

Florida's 25% Reroofing Rule, found in the 2020 (Seventh Edition) Florida Building Code– Existing Building Edition’s Chapter 7 Section 706 EXISTING ROOFING and as modified by Florida Legislature’s SB ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. The building permit process has long been one of the most ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Among the new Florida laws that took effect in July is legislation that will allow some building inspections to be done virtually through electronic submissions. Now, the City of ...

The wake of Hurricane Andrew in Dade County, Fla., in August 1992. Fifty-four people died in the storm, which caused over $27 billion in damages and led to Florida’s adoption of a statewide building ...

Surfside's building officials were slow, inefficient and uncooparative. The town's code compliance division was spread thin, year after year. An engineer reported structural damage, but a town ...

Is it time to phase out asphalt shingle roofs in Florida? Florida’s insurance commissioner hinted at the recent Florida Chamber Insurance Summit that he’d like to see their days come to an end. “It’s ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Thirty years ago, a Category 5 hurricane named Andrew slammed into southeast Florida. For many long-time Floridians, that’s how they mark time: “before Andrew” and “after Andrew.” ...

TAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 24, 2025 / Foundational Builders Corporation (FB Corp), a national construction and structural retrofit company, has officially expanded operations into Florida.