Building Officials Association of Florida
Protecting Lives and Property since 1953

Interpretation #7675

Published September 22, 2026

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Original Request

Code Version
2010
Code
MECHANIC
Code Description
Mechanical
Chapter
1
Section
105 and 102.2.5
Topic
BO not permitting systems

Question

Is there a penalty or disciplinary action for the Building Official, if the Building Official knowingly and willfully, decides to not enforce permit requirements, such as for residential split system Air Conditioning Unit replacements ?