Florida Statutes
Part IV - Florida Building Code (Ss. 553.70-553.899)
553.88 - Adoption of electrical and alarm standards.


(1) “National Electrical Code,” NFPA No. 70.
(2) Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc., “Standards for Safety, Electrical Lighting Fixtures, and Portable Lamps,” UL 57 and UL 153.
(3) Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc., “Standard for Electric Signs,” UL 48.
(4) The provisions of the following which prescribe minimum electrical and alarm standards:
(a) NFPA No. 56A, “Inhalation Anesthetics.”
(b) NFPA No. 56B, “Respiratory Therapy.”
(c) NFPA No. 56C, “Laboratories in Health-related Institutions.”
(d) NFPA No. 56D, “Hyperbaric Facilities.”
(e) NFPA No. 56F, “Nonflammable Medical Gas Systems.”
(f) NFPA No. 72, “National Fire Alarm Code.”
(g) NFPA No. 76A, “Essential Electrical Systems for Health Care Facilities.”

(5) The rules and regulations of the Department of Health, entitled “Nursing Homes and Related Facilities Licensure.”
(6) The minimum standards for grounding of portable electric equipment, chapter 8C-27 as recommended by the Division of Workers’ Compensation, Department of Financial Services.

The Florida Building Commission shall update and maintain such electrical standards consistent with the procedures established in s. 553.73 and may recommend the National Electrical Installation Standards.

History.—s. 5, ch. 70-332; s. 1, ch. 72-292; s. 1, ch. 73-283; s. 1, ch. 75-55; s. 452, ch. 77-147; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 1, ch. 78-62; s. 46, ch. 79-7; s. 79, ch. 79-40; s. 1, ch. 82-15; s. 1, ch. 84-66; s. 1, ch. 84-273; s. 20, ch. 88-149; s. 1, ch. 89-74; s. 32, ch. 90-228; s. 9, ch. 91-119; ss. 35, 68, ch. 98-287; s. 49, ch. 98-419; ss. 92, 108, ch. 2000-141; s. 34, ch. 2001-186; s. 3, ch. 2001-372; s. 667, ch. 2003-261.
Note.—Former s. 553.19.

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Florida Statutes

Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations

Chapter 553 - Building Construction Standards

Part IV - Florida Building Code (Ss. 553.70-553.899)

553.70 - Short title.

553.71 - Definitions.

553.72 - Intent.

553.721 - Surcharge.

553.73 - Florida Building Code.

553.74 - Florida Building Commission.

553.75 - Organization of commission; rules and regulations; meetings; staff; fiscal affairs; public comment.

553.76 - General powers of the commission.

553.77 - Specific powers of the commission.

553.775 - Interpretations.

553.781 - Licensee accountability.

553.79 - Permits; applications; issuance; inspections.

553.791 - Alternative plans review and inspection.

553.792 - Building permit application to local government.

553.7921 - Fire alarm permit application to local enforcement agency.

553.793 - Streamlined low-voltage alarm system installation permitting.

553.7931 - Alarm system registrations.

553.7932 - Simplified permitting process for fire alarm system projects.

553.794 - Local government residential master building permit program.

553.80 - Enforcement.

553.83 - Injunctive relief.

553.835 - Implied warranties.

553.84 - Statutory civil action.

553.841 - Building code compliance and mitigation program.

553.842 - Product evaluation and approval.

553.8425 - Local product approval.

553.844 - Windstorm loss mitigation; requirements for roofs and opening protection.

553.85 - Liquefied petroleum gases.

553.86 - Public restrooms; ratio of facilities for men and women; application; incorporation into the Florida Building Code.

553.88 - Adoption of electrical and alarm standards.

553.883 - Smoke alarms in one-family and two-family dwellings and townhomes.

553.885 - Carbon monoxide alarm required.

553.886 - Energy efficiency technologies.

553.895 - Firesafety.

553.896 - Mitigation grant program guideline.

553.898 - Preemption; certain special acts concerning general purpose local government repealed.

553.899 - Mandatory structural inspections for condominium and cooperative buildings.