Interpretation #7841
Published September 22, 2026
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