Description
Course Description
PDH Academy’s 2 CE hour Florida Building Code 8th Edition: Advanced Course discusses many highlights and changes from the previous Florida Building Code 7th Edition. The Florida Building Code 8th Edition: Advanced Course is provided in accordance with the requirements of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) for the required Advanced Florida Building Code Module. This course is designed to cover some of the most significant changes from the 7th Edition to the 8th Edition of the Code.
Learning Objectives:
This course will provide design professionals with practical information on the 2023 Florida Building Code. Upon completion of this course, participants will understand some of the changes made to the Florida Building Code 8th Edition. These changes include: artificial decorative vegetation, door swing, forces to unlatch and open doors, door operations, installation of wall coverings, installation of vinyl and polypropylene siding, soffits and fascias at roof overhangs, requirements for roof covering, design rain loads, excavation retention systems and inspections for condominiums.
Course Hours: 2
