The bill amends various sections of the Florida Statutes to define and regulate panelized construction. It introduces a new definition for "panelized construction," which refers to buildings created through the off-site fabrication of structural components or panels that are then assembled on-site. The bill specifies that panelized construction is exempt from state approval but must comply with all local requirements set by the relevant governmental agency at the installation site. Additionally, the bill makes conforming amendments to cross-references in other sections of the law.

Key changes include the insertion of the definition of panelized construction in Section 553.36 and the stipulation in Section 553.37 that such construction does not require state approval. The bill also updates definitions related to manufactured buildings and clarifies the responsibilities of local governments and inspection agencies regarding compliance and inspections. The effective date for the bill is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 902 Filed: 553.37, 316.515, 553.415