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Florida DOE Status of State Energy Codes
Residential |
Commercial |
Statewide Residential Code:
 State Specific Code |
Statewide Commercial Code:
State Specific Code |
| State Amendments:
Yes |
State Amendments:
Yes |
| State Certification:
None |
State Certification:
None |
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Adoption by Local County/Jursidiction:
Mandatory |
Adoption by Local County/Jursidiction:
Mandatory |
| Can use REScheck to show compliance:
No |
Can use COMcheck to show compliance:
No |
| Notes on the State's Residential Code:
State-developed code with compliance methods similar to the 2006 IECC. Approx. 95% of residences comply by the performance method. The standard of performance is more stringent than Sec. 405 of the 2009 IECC. Criteria are tailored to Florida's hot and humid climate. State computer program required for compliance calculations and documentation. |
Notes on the State's Commercial Code:
State-developed code. Compliance method consistent with ASHRAE 90.1 performance method (Ch. 11). Limited prescriptive compliance for shell buildings. Standard of performance more stringent than ASHRAE 90.1-2007. State computer program required for compliance calculations and documentation. |
| Approximate Stringency:
More stringent than the 2006 IECC |
Approximate Stringency:
More stringent than the ASHRAE 07 |
| Current Status Comments:
The Florida Energy Code is the statewide uniform standard for energy efficiency in the thermal design of all buildings in the state. It applies to all new buildings; additions to existing buildings and modular homes; renovations to existing buildings, both public and private, with certain exceptions; changes of occupancy type; and site-installed components and features of manufactured homes for initial setup. New building systems added to existing buildings (heating, cooling, water heating, lighting, motors) must also meet minimum code requirements. This does not include buildings for which federal mandatory standards preempt the state energy code. |
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| American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Information:
Governor's Letter: http://www.energy.gov/media/Crist_Florida.pdf |
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State Website(s):
Florida Department of Community Affairs, Building Code Division: http://www.floridabuilding.org
Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance: http://www.seealliance.org
Primary Technical Contact:
Ann Stanton
Energy Analyst
Building Codes and Standards
Florida Department of Community Affairs
2555 Shumard Oak Blvd.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2100
PH: (850) 488-0964
FX: (850) 414-8436
Email: ann.stanton@dca.state.fl.us
State Agency/Office Head:
Florida Department of Community Affairs
PH: (850) 488-8466
Other Contact(s):
Mo Madani, Planning Manager
Building Codes and Standards
PH: (850) 487-1824
Email: mo.madani@dca.state.fl.us Ila Jones, Administrator
Florida Building Codes and Standards
PH: (850) 487-1824
Email: ila.jones@dca.state.fl.us Raju Sen Sharma
Florida Solar Energy Center
PH: (321) 638-1413
Email: rsharma@fsec.ucf.edu
Additional State Information (certification, adoption, compliance, enforcement, history, grants)