Florida Building Code – Accessibility, Eighth Edition (2023)

The Florida Building Code – Accessibility, Eighth Edition (2023) is the latest statewide standard for accessibility in Florida, effective December 31, 2023. This edition updates the Seventh Edition (2020) and is aligned with the 2022 edition of the Florida Building Code – Accessibility. It provides scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to sites, facilities, buildings, and elements by individuals with disabilities during design, construction, additions, and alterations.

Key Aspects:

• Comprehensive Scope
• Updated Technical Requirements
• Alignment with National Standards
• Statewide Adoption

Highlights: 

• Chapter 2 – Scoping Requirements: Defines the buildings and structures to which accessibility standards apply
• Chapter 3 – Building Blocks: Establishes foundational elements like accessible routes, spaces, and signage
  
• Chapter 11 – Building Accessibility: Aligns with IBC and ICC A117.1 standards while incorporating Florida-specific adaptations

About ICC

International Code Council is a leading organization dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive, coordinated national model construction codes. To date, 48 U.S. states have adopted various international codes from the International Code Council.

Other Works:

• 2012 International Fuel Gas Code
• 2018 International Mechanical Code
• 2021 International Building Code