Who does Florida §553.508 apply to?

Florida §553.508 applies to Building associations in Florida.

What happens if our building doesn't comply with §553.508?

Non-compliance with Florida Chapter 553 can result in disputes filed with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes — and may expose individual board members to personal liability in some circumstances. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate compliance.

Where can I read the official text of Florida §553.508?

The official text is published by the Florida Legislature at flsenate.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.

Florida §553.508

Architectural barrier removal

Statute:: Florida §553.508 · Chapter 553 (Building Construction Standards)
Topic:: Architectural Control · Barrier removal
Applies to:: Building associations

Requires removal of architectural barriers in existing buildings where readily achievable.

architectural barrier; removal; readily achievable; existing building

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Full statutory text

553.508 Architectural barrier removal.—Removal of architectural barriers, pursuant to 28 C.F.R. s. 36.304, from buildings, structures, or facilities to which this act applies shall comply with ss. 553.501-553.513 unless compliance would render the removal not readily achievable. In no instance shall the removal of an architectural barrier create a significant risk to the health or safety of an individual with a disability or others.History.—s. 1, ch. 93-183.

How SoShiny helps with Architectural barrier removal

SoShiny runs the full architectural review workflow — submission, photo upload, board review, comments, approval or denial, decision letter — with documented response timelines that meet statutory ARC requirements.

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Frequently asked

What does Florida §553.508 require?: Requires removal of architectural barriers in existing buildings where readily achievable.
Who does Florida §553.508 apply to?: Florida §553.508 applies to Building associations in Florida.
What happens if our building doesn't comply with §553.508?: Non-compliance with Florida Chapter 553 can result in disputes filed with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes — and may expose individual board members to personal liability in some circumstances. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate compliance.
Where can I read the official text of Florida §553.508?: The official text is published by the Florida Legislature at flsenate.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
How does SoShiny help with Architectural barrier removal?: SoShiny runs the full architectural review workflow — submission, photo upload, board review, comments, approval or denial, decision letter — with documented response timelines that meet statutory ARC requirements. Learn more →

Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Florida §553.508 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a Florida-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.

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