The effective date of certain sections of the Florida Building Code (5th Edition) have been delayed by the Florida Legislature until June 30, 2016. The sections are:
(a) Mandatory blower door testing for residential buildings or dwelling units as contained in Section R402.4.1.2 of the Florida Building Code, 5th Edition (2014) Energy Conservation Volume;
(b) A second fire service access elevator as contained in Section 403.6.1 of the Florida Building Code, 5th Edition (2014) Building Volume; and
(c) Mechanical ventilation for residential buildings or dwelling units as contained in Section R303.4 of the Florida Building Code, 5th Edition (2014) Residential Volume.
Additional Source: Florida Senate Bill 2502-A; Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation