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2022 Legislature Responds to Champlain Towers South Tragedy

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On May 26, 2022 — nearly a year after the partial collapse of Champlain Towers South—Florida enacted new legislation to address safety concerns for condominiums and cooperative buildings with the passage of Senate Bill 4-D....more

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Premises Liability & The Building Codes: The Role of Codes in Making Premises Safe

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According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), “Building codes protect you from a wide range of hazards—whether it is by implementing safe wiring, fire prevention, or stronger structural integrity. When a...more

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Amendments to Florida Building Code Set to Take Effect on June 30th

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Amendments to the Florida Building Code (FBC) are likely to take effect on June 30, 2015. The amendments will affect life safety provisions and will likely decrease building efficiency by reducing saleable square footage and...more

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