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The new Florida Building Code (FBC) went into effect October 1, 2005. Contractors should be aware of the new and important changes which will impact your construction project. The following are the Codes which the City of Delray Beach presently enforces and web sites you can visit for more information:
1. Florida Building Code, 2004 Edition was enacted by Florida State Statute for:
Building
Plumbing
Mechanical
Fuel and Gas
Florida Building Code 2004
2. National Electric Code (NEC), 2002 Edition, enacted by Florida State Statute.
NEC
3. National Fire Protection Act (NFPA), 101 Life Safety Code, Florida 2005 Edition, enacted by Florida State Statute. NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code Florida 2005 Edition.
National Fire Protection Association
4. Florida Fire Prevention Code, 2004 Edition, enacted by Florida State Statute.
National Fire Protection Association
5. Flood Plain Regulation, adopted by the City of Delray Beach, Development Regulations, 4.5.3.
FEMA
To obtain a flood map call 800-358-9616 or go on-line to the Fema Map Service Center.
6. Florida Wind Insurance
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