Interpretation #7120

Published December 21, 2012

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Original Request

Code Version
2010
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Building
Chapter
1
Section
110.3.7.5
Topic
Contractor Responsibilities

Question

Is it the intent of the Florida Building Code to make the named contractor to whom the building permit is issued to be responsible for the supervision, direction, management and control of the construction activities on the project for which the building permit was issued?

Answer Published 12/21/2012 at 12:58 AM

Yes, for threshold buildings only. The code does not specify who may be issued
a permit. These requirements are addressed in Florida Statute.

Commentary

Contracts dictate areas of responsibility for supervision, means and methods of a construction project. The Building Code speaks to the standards that apply to the work performed as part of the project by the contractor under such a contract.