Florida §553.76
General powers of the commission
- Statute:
- Florida §553.76 · Chapter 553 (Building Construction Standards)
- Topic:
- Governance & Powers · Commission powers
- Applies to:
- Building associations
General powers of the Florida Building Commission.
general powers; commission; interpretation
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Full statutory text
553.76 General powers of the commission.—The commission is authorized to:(1) Adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this part.(2) Issue memoranda of procedure for its internal management and control. The commission may adopt rules related to its consensus-based decisionmaking process, including, but not limited to, super majority voting requirements. However, the commission must adopt the Florida Building Code, and amendments thereto, by at least a two-thirds vote of the members present at a meeting.(3) Enter into contracts and do such things as may be necessary and incidental to the discharge of its responsibilities under this part.(4) Adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of the Florida Building Code and the provisions of this chapter.(5) Adopt and promote, in consultation with state and local governments, other boards, advisory councils, and commissions, such recommendations as are deemed appropriate to determine and ensure consistent, effective, and efficient enforcement and compliance with the Florida Building Code, including, but not limited to, voluntary professional standards for the operation of building departments and for personnel development. Recommendations shall include, but not be limited to, provisions for coordination among and between local offices with review responsibilities and their coordination with state or regional offices with special expertise.History.—s. 7, ch. 74-167; s. 4, ch. 78-323; ss. 3, 4, ch. 81-7; ss. 1, 4, ch. 82-46; s. 2, ch. 83-265; ss. 5, 6, ch. 91-172; s. 5, ch. 91-429; s. 184, ch. 98-200; ss. 43, 44, ch. 98-287; s. 131, ch. 2000-141; s. 35, ch. 2001-186; s. 4, ch. 2001-372; s. 34, ch. 2010-176; s. 12, ch. 2017-149.
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- What does Florida §553.76 require?
- General powers of the Florida Building Commission.
- Who does Florida §553.76 apply to?
- Florida §553.76 applies to Building associations in Florida.
- What happens if our building doesn't comply with §553.76?
- 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 §553.76?
- 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 General powers of the commission?
- SoShiny stores your bylaws and governing documents in a searchable library with role-based access, so the board sees one thing and members see another. Every edit is timestamped in the audit log — the documentation Florida regulators and a court expect when a board action is later questioned. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Florida §553.76 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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