2024 Legislative Session Report
Mon, Oct 14, 2024
Chris Dawson, Attorney, GrayRobinson
The 2024 Legislation Session saw the introduction of almost 3,000 proposed bills, the highest number in any previous session. For FRSA, it meant reviewing and tracking a few bills that were outside our normal sco... Read More
Building Code is the Minimum
Tue, Sep 17, 2024
Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors and FRSA Technical Advisor
Home building decisions that resonate with consumers have a lot to do with curb appeal of kitchens, bathrooms, etc. Are these areas attractive, useful and designed to wor... Read More
The Importance of Addressing Roof-to-Wall Connections
Sun, Aug 25, 2024
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director
Since the implementation of the Florida Building Code (FBC) in 2002, the resilience of Florida’s buildings has been at the forefront of the code’s requirements. ... Read More
New Building Code for 2024
Fri, Feb 09, 2024
Riku Ylipelkonen, Owner, Standard Building Advisors and FRSA Technical Advisor
The new year is bringing more changes as a result of the Florida Building Code Eighth Edition going into effect. It also brings new challenges and opportunities for every... Read More
Reflecting on the Recent Past with an Eye on the Future
Mon, Dec 04, 2023
FRSA has several important committees that help evaluate these proposals and formulate our positions. Codes Committee reviews our progress and approves proposals during meetings held in conjunction with the quarterly Board of Directors meetings. Thes... Read More
FRSA and BOAF Partner to Bring Roofing Code Updates to Industry Professionals
Mon, Nov 27, 2023
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Director of Technical Services
As the end of the year approaches and we start filling next year’s calendar, it is a good time to revisit what has been accomplished this year. In particul... Read More
Upcoming Solar Panel Changes in the Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023)
Tue, Nov 07, 2023
The new 8th Edition (2023) of the Florida Building Code (FBC) includes a few changes to sections that cover Solar Energy Systems. They are fairly limited in their scope but they do present an opportunity to review. In this article, we will examine re... Read More
Steep Slope Underlayment Changes in the FBC 8th Edition
Sat, Jul 01, 2023
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc and FRSA Director of Technical Services Most of the underlayment requirements outlined in the new 8th Edition of the Florida Building Code (2023), other than those in the HVHZ (High Veloci... Read More
Mitigation and Inspections Forms - To Sign or Not to Sign
Thu, Jun 15, 2023
Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner, Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Director of Technical ServicesIt seems as though the requests for roofing contractors to attest to certain facts or opinions in writing continue to increase with each year. Whether it... Read More
