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Florida Building Code: Which Edition Applies and Where to Read It

Florida uses one statewide building code, the Florida Building Code (FBC), updated every three years. Every city and county in Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco enforces it, sometimes with local amendments.

Current edition

The 8th Edition (2023) has been in effect since December 31, 2023. Verified (Florida Building Commission, checked October 10, 2026)

Next edition

The 9th Edition (2026) takes effect December 31, 2026. It is built on the 2024 International Codes with Florida-specific changes. Verified (Florida Building Commission workplan, checked October 10, 2026)

Which edition applies to your project

Unverified Generally, the edition depends on when the permit application is submitted. Each building department applies its own cutover rules for applications submitted near December 31, 2026.

We have not yet confirmed this item for each Tampa Bay department. Do not rely on it. Contact your building department to confirm which edition applies before you submit plans.

Read the code free

Current and prior editions of the Florida Building Code are free to read online through the International Code Council's digital codes site. Verified (DBPR FAQ, checked October 10, 2026). This site does not reproduce code text.

Local amendments

Unverified Local governments can adopt technical amendments to the FBC. Amendments are reported to the Florida Building Commission before they are enforced.

We have not yet confirmed this item against the statute text (FS 553.73). Do not rely on it. Check with your building department for local amendments.

Code volumes

The FBC includes separate volumes for Building, Residential, Existing Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Energy Conservation, Accessibility, and Test Protocols. Electrical work follows the National Electrical Code edition the state adopts. Unverified for the 9th Edition NEC adoption.

We have not yet confirmed this item against an official source. Do not rely on it. Confirm the adopted NEC edition on floridabuilding.org.