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The Office presents this site in line with our mission areas of uniform and consistent in interpretations of the Florida Building Code; continuously conducting research in order to improve the standards of construction; disseminating information on the code and administration of local contractor licensing and enforcement.

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Our Hours have Changed !

The Building Code Compliance Office (BCCO) is now open.

Monday through Thursday

7am to 6pm

The Office will be CLOSED on Fridays.

For more information, call 305-375-2901 or click here

 Imported Drywall  

Electrical, fire and gas utility safety as well as health issues associated with imported drywall are a growing concern for the community.  If you are a home occupant, developer, contractor, Building Official or other affected party, please refer to the following links:

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Self assessment guide
• Consumer complaints
• Beware of scams
• Drywall fraudulent notices  
• Consumer Alert from the United States Federal Trade Commission 
• Drywall disposal guide  
• U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission  
• Property Appraiser Provides Relief

 Existing High-Rise Sprinkler Retro-Fit Mandate 

The Florida Fire Prevention Code requires the installation of fire sprinklers in existing high-rise buildings by December 31, 2014.

For additional information, please see these helpful links:

• Florida Fire Marshal Web Page
• Florida Fire Prevention Code
• Florida Statutes
• Florida Fire Sprinkler Association
• NFPA Fire Sprinkler Initiative Update

 The 2009 Hurricane Season is here! June 1st thru November 30th

Are you equipped, organized and informed about hurricane preparations, what to do when a storm approaches, what to do during a storm, and what to do after a storm?

For this and more information about the 2009 Hurricane Season please visit the 2009 Hurricane Guide Web Site.

 BCCO’s Product Control NOA’s Going Green !

The Green Sustainable Attributes (GSA) is a new program, created by the Product Control Division, designed to provide a vehicle to verify and confirm the Green Attributes for products and or systems which have a Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance (NOA).  

Available starting June 2009, this voluntary program will provide the NOA holders, Architects, Engineers, and the public, valuable information in the form of a new Green Page contained in the NOA. Those seeking to qualify for points under major green rating systems will find this information extremely helpful.  Current NOA holders will have the option to revise their NOA’s to include the Green Page, and new NOA applicants can submit GSA information together with their NOA application.  Checklists and guidelines for the confirmation of any Green Sustainable Attributes have been developed and are now available under the Product Control Forms section.

The effective date for the 2007 Florida Building Code has been postponed to March 1, 2009.

During the September 15, 2008 conference call meeting, the Florida Building Commission decided to postpone the effective date of the 2007 Florida Building Code from December 31, 2008 to March 1, 2009. 

The purpose of the delay was to provide additional time [due to cancellation of the August 2008 meetings] necessary to review and take action on the proposed glitch code changes and to allow both the glitch code change supplement including the 15% increase in energy efficiency of buildings and the first edition of the 2007 Florida Building Code to go into effect at the same time as planned. 

To view the proposed 2007 Edition of the Florida Building Code, code modifications and Florida Building Commission meeting schedules and agendas please go to the Florida Building Commission Web Site.

BCCO DIRECTOR NAMED ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES BY THE MINORITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Herminio F. González honored by the Minority Chamber of Commerce with Public Servant of the Year Award

(MIAMI, December 11, 2008) – Miami-Dade County’s Building Code Compliance Office (BCCO) Director Herminio F. González, P.E. MS, will be presented with the Minority Chamber of Commerce’s Public Servant of the Year Award at the Chamber’s Sixth Anniversary Gala and Awards Banquet being held tonight, Thursday, December 11th at the Parrot Jungle Convocation Center.

The event, which will be held from 7pm to 9pm, gathers over one hundred of the community’s leaders in the fields of business, government and politics. This year’s Gala will see the presentation of awards to 25 deserving recipients, among them, BCCO Director Herminio F. González.  Mr. González is being recognized for leadership in government in the areas of construction regulation and code administration.

“I am honored to be receiving this award on behalf of the Minority Chamber of Commerce,” said Herminio F. González.  “By working together with the organization, we help to increase the visibility of hard working and dedicated minority business leaders within our community.”

The Minority Chamber of Commerce’s Anniversary Gala and Awards Banquet is the highlight of the organization’s year-long activities and provides members with the opportunity to celebrate, network and honor those in our community who have shown true commitment to their field and generosity of heart.

There Is a Lot of Green Going On at BCCO

If you are looking for the latest on Green Building, please see our new page under “Resources”.

Court Orders Preliminary Injuction of the Crane Safety Ordinance         

On May 22, 2008 United States District Court Judge Ursula Ungaro, entered a preliminary injunction enjoining the enforcement of significant portions of Miami-Dade County Ordinance No. 08-34, “Ordinance Relating to the Safety of Cranes and Other Hoisting Equipment; Providing Definitions; Providing Standards for Manufacture and Installation; Providing for Education and Certification of Operators; Establishing Standards for Hurricane Preparedness; Providing for Enforcement; Creating Chapter 8E of the Code; Providing Severability, Inclusion in the Code, and an Effective Date” (the “Crane Ordinance”). 

The Court concluded that portions of the Crane Ordinance are preempted by federal law, specifically, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, 29 U.S.C. § 651 et seq. (“OSH Act”) and standards promulgated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”).  Among the portions of the Crane Ordinance that the Court deemed was preempted was the Crane Ordinance’s incorporation of hurricane wind load standards pertaining to tower cranes. 

 The Court, however, did conclude that several portions of the Crane Ordinance are not preempted under federal law, including provisions relating to crane siting and hurricane preparedness for cranes.  The portions of the Crane Ordinance that the Court concluded are not preempted were not enjoined and remain enforceable. 

Miami Dade County Product Control Division will be providing validation service to those manufacturers opting to list their NOAs with the State of Florida.  Please note that a processing charge will apply for providing this service.

Revisions have been made which affect the acceptable options for secondary water barriers, roof to wall connections along with other modifications and clarifications.

"Every building for which a permit for new construction is issued on or after 07/01/2008 and having a fossil-fuel-burning heater or appliance, a fireplace, or an attached garage shall have an operational carbon monoxide alarm installed within 10 feet of each room used for sleeping purposes."