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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).

Answer Options
A
Consistently with the model code commentary published by the code’s author
B
Consistently with the practice of the neighbouring jurisdictions in the same county
C
Consistently with declaratory statements entered by the commission
D
Consistently with the design professional

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).

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