Mike Rimoldi, William C. Bracken and Dave L. Compton | J.S. Held Florida’s 25% Reroofing Rule, found in the 2020 (Seventh Edition) Florida Building Code– Existing Building Edition’s Chapter 7 Section 706 EXISTING ROOFING and as modified by Florida Legislature’s SB 4-D. Background While the “25% rule” has been in the Florida Building Code (FBC)… Continue reading Florida’s 25% Roofing Rule
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Florida Building Codes Made a Big Difference for Newer Homes in Ian, Reports Show
William Rabb | Insurance Journal In the hardest-hit parts of southwest Florida, many newer structures survived remarkably intact in Hurricane Ian’s winds, suggesting that updated Florida building codes are making a difference in reducing property losses, according to early assessments. “From what I saw, the structures and roof systems that were installed since the last… Continue reading Florida Building Codes Made a Big Difference for Newer Homes in Ian, Reports Show
Misrepresentation by Insured? It’s Complicated, Florida Appeals Court Rules
William Rabb | Insurance Journal Proving that an insured misrepresented the extent of damage from a storm may have just become a little more complicated for Florida insurance companies. Florida’s 5th District Court of Appeals last week reversed a trial court’s summary judgment order, which found that a homeowner in Orlando had made false statements about… Continue reading Misrepresentation by Insured? It’s Complicated, Florida Appeals Court Rules
Florida Appeals Court Reverses Appraisal Ordered In Storm Suit
Tiffany Bustamante O’Quinn and Alycen A. Moss | Property Insurance Law Observer On July 20, 2022, Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal reversed and remanded a trial court’s decision compelling the parties to proceed with appraisal and staying litigation until that appraisal was completed. Florida’s appellate court held that trial court erred in granting the… Continue reading Florida Appeals Court Reverses Appraisal Ordered In Storm Suit
2022 Construction Industry Legislative Update
Brett Henson | Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick The 2022 [Florida] Legislative Session saw a number of bills signed into law, effective July 1, 2022, which impact the construction industry. Below is a summary of key changes. Building Regulation (Ch. 2022-136) Chapter 2022-136 (“Building Regulation”) includes several changes intended to streamline the building permit process, by expanding… Continue reading 2022 Construction Industry Legislative Update