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Bradenton, Florida Building Codes

Updated : 04/22/2024

Overview

The State Code of Florida requires that all municipalities and counties within the state enforce the most current (5th edition, 2014, effective 06/30/15) Florida Building Code, including Building, Residential and Existing Building Codes, at a minimum. Bradenton, FL, further amended the state code with additional, more stringent, provisions. Bradenton, FL, municipal code § 18-31 (adopted), § 18-35 (amended). 

Appendix A – Employee Qualifications
Appendix B – Chapter 9B-52 F.A.C. Florida Standard for Passive Radon-Resistant Construction
Appendix C – Chapter 9B-53 F.A.C. Standard for Mitigation of Radon in Existing Buildings
Appendix D – Fire Districts
Appendix E- Chapter 9 B-67 Florida Standard for Radon-Resistant new Commercial Construction
Appendix F – Rodentproofing
Appendix G – Flood-Resistant Construction
Appendix H – Signs
Appendix I – Patio Covers
Appendix J – Grading

Helpful resources for Bradenton, Florida include the following.

Residential Building Code

Bradenton adopted a code that is yet to be identified. Please contact PLRB if you would like us to research this for you.

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2023 Florida Bldg. Code, Residential (2021 IRC)(Bradenton, FL Sec. 18-31. - Adoption of the current Florida Building Code.)

...and demolition of buildings or structures, including permits and penalties, the most current version of a certain building code hereinafter referred to as the Florida Building Code, including appendices A through J a current copy of which shall remain on file in the city planning and community development department for public use, inspection...

Drip Edge

Drip Edge: No

Ice Barrier

Comments

The State Code of Florida requires that all municipalities and counties within the state enforce the most current (5th edition, 2014, effective 06/30/15) Florida Building Code, including Building, Residential and Existing Building Codes, at a minimum. Bradenton, FL, further amended the state code with additional, more stringent, provisions. Bradenton, FL, municipal code § 18-31 (adopted), § 18-35 (amended). 

Appendix A – Employee Qualifications
Appendix B – Chapter 9B-52 F.A.C. Florida Standard for Passive Radon-Resistant Construction
Appendix C – Chapter 9B-53 F.A.C. Standard for Mitigation of Radon in Existing Buildings
Appendix D – Fire Districts
Appendix E- Chapter 9 B-67 Florida Standard for Radon-Resistant new Commercial Construction
Appendix F – Rodentproofing
Appendix G – Flood-Resistant Construction
Appendix H – Signs
Appendix I – Patio Covers
Appendix J – Grading

Existing Buildings

Existing buildings, meaning buildings that were built in accordance to code at the time of construction, typically merit extra consideration in a current updated code.

Florida Building Code, Existing Building, 5th Edition (2014)

Commercial Building Code

Bradenton adopted You can find a copy of the code here.You can find information about amendments to the model code here.

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2023 Florida Bldg. Code, Building (2021 IBC)(Bradenton, FL Sec. 18-31. - Adoption of the current Florida Building Code.)

...and demolition of buildings or structures, including permits and penalties, the most current version of a certain building code hereinafter referred to as the Florida Building Code, including appendices A through J a current copy of which shall remain on file in the city planning and community development department for public use, inspection...

Comments

The State Code of Florida requires that all municipalities and counties within the state enforce the most current (5th edition, 2014, effective 06/30/15) Florida Building Code, including Building, Residential and Existing Building Codes, at a minimum. Bradenton, FL, further amended the state code with additional, more stringent, provisions. Bradenton, FL, municipal code § 18-31 (adopted), § 18-35 (amended). 

Existing Buildings

Florida Building Code, Existing Building, 5th Edition (2014)

Other Building Codes