Florida's 25% Reroofing Rule, found in the 2020 (Seventh Edition) Florida Building Code– Existing Building Edition’s Chapter 7 Section 706 EXISTING ROOFING and as modified by Florida Legislature’s SB ...

The wake of Hurricane Andrew in Dade County, Fla., in August 1992. Fifty-four people died in the storm, which caused over $27 billion in damages and led to Florida’s adoption of a statewide building ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Thirty years ago, a Category 5 hurricane named Andrew slammed into southeast Florida. For many long-time Floridians, that’s how they mark time: “before Andrew” and “after Andrew.” ...

It often takes a crisis for society and government to react. Whether it be seat belts, smoking, or building safety, unfortunately, catastrophe can move the needle toward addressing public safety ...

After Hurricane Andrew decimated parts of south Florida in 1992, state officials mandated sweeping building code revisions for new construction. Those changes continue to limit damage from storms now.

MIAMI - When we witness the destruction caused by Hurricane Ian in the Fort Myers area or recall the utter devastation of Hurricane Michael in the Panhandle, it makes you think, "How strong are the ...

After almost one year after the Champlain Towers South condominium collapse in Surfside, Florida, the Florida Legislature passed SB 4-D on May 25, 2022. SB-4-D calls for stricter requirements for the ...

Surfside's building officials were slow, inefficient and uncooparative. The town's code compliance division was spread thin, year after year. An engineer reported structural damage, but a town ...

In the wake of last month’s deadly building collapse, inspectors from around South Florida have fanned out to review other high-rises for damage in an attempt to avert another tragedy. But Champlain ...