The project organization included a literature search and evaluation of existing codes; an analysis of building code enforcement practices based on both interviews and roundtable discussions with building industry representatives in eight locations; and an analysis and a review of building-code reform efforts in other states.

Major recommendations of the study included: certification of all building officials; streamlining of the code-approval process; development of an administrative mechanism to allow for the orderly amendment of codes locally; and, a move toward a statewide, uniform code.

Project participants included faculty, students, local architects, and consultants. In 1995 this study became the basis of another review of state building codes and code-enforcement practices.

Sponsor:
Florida Department of Community Affairs

Principal Investigator:
Thomas Martineau

Duration:
October '86 - May '87

External Funding Level:
$60,000

In-kind Funding Level:
$16,000