How must a local building official interpret the Florida Building Code under s. 553.775(2)?
Correct Answer
C) Consistently with declaratory statements entered by the commission
Section 553.775(2): "Local enforcement agencies, local building officials, state agencies, and the commission shall interpret provisions of the Florida Building Code and the Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction in a manner that is consistent with declaratory statements and interpretations entered by the commission", with conflicts against the fire code resolved under s. 553.73(11).
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Section 553.775(2): "Local enforcement agencies, local building officials, state agencies, and the commission shall interpret provisions of the Florida Building Code and the Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction in a manner that is consistent with declaratory statements and interpretations entered by the commission", with conflicts against the fire code resolved under s. 553.73(11).
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Consistently with the model code commentary published by the code’s author
Model commentary is not what the subsection names.
Option B: Consistently with the practice of the neighboring jurisdictions in the same county
Neighboring practice is not what the subsection names.
Option D: Consistently with the design professional
A design professional's view does not control.
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