Codes in Effect

• Florida Building Code 7th Edition (2020) Effective December 31, 2020
• Town of Jupiter Amendments to the Florida Building Code 2020 (7th Edition)
• National Electrical Code 2017
• PBC Local Amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code Effective December 31, 2017

Links to Other Code Information Sources

• ADA Checklist For Existing Facilities 
• Code Compliance
• International Code Council
• Minimum Housing Standard
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
• Turtle Lighting Regulations
• Ultimate Wind Speed Map

Property Owner Information

• Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's Office

Safety Links

• American Red Cross
• DCA Emergency Management
• Department of Health
• National Safety Council

Florida State Statutes

• Chapter 489: Construction Owner Builder Exemption

State of Florida Department of Professional Regulation

• Verify Contractor Licenses
• Florida Lien Law    

County Licensing Certification

• PBC Contractors Certification Division 
• PBC Contractor Information and Status

Other Links

• Building Officials Association of FL
• Building Official's Guide to Professional Practice of Architects & Engineers in Florida

Technical Bulletins

• Approved Swimming Pool Alarm
• Bonding Pool Water
• Carbon Monoxide Detectors Required
• Expansion Joints for Rigid Polyvinyl
• Expired Applications, Expired Permits
• Flood Maps 2017
• Guards on Elevated Surfaces
• Low Voltage Smoke Alarms
• Mechanical Lifts for Lighting Fixtures
• Membrane Covered Structures 
• Required Access to Whirlpool Pumps
• Required Fence Inspection
• Required Pool and Spa Inspections Before Pool is Filled
• Requirements for Barriers Around Swimming Pools and Spas