Interpretation #7841

Published September 22, 2026

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Original Request

Code Version
2014
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Chapter
Section
111.1
Topic
Change of use

Question

Is it the intent of to have the occupancy classification change when a a building that has been issued a C/O as a Single Family Dwelling under the Florida Building Code (Residential) changes its use to an R-3 Occupancy under the Florida Building Code (Building). If the answer to the question is "yes" is a new certificate of occupancy required to be issued stating the new occupancy is R-3