Construction professionals are all too familiar with the complexities of local building code and regulatory building confinements and the minuscule details in between. Finding quality products for customers to help them save on energy bills and protect their home during severe weather is yet another challenge building professionals face.

Building homes in Florida is not equivalent to building homes in California or New England. Each region has to accommodate different terrains, weather patterns, and many other factors. Several Florida homes are designed to capture breathtaking oceanfront views, but they aren’t as breathtaking in the midst of an impending hurricane.

Remember the child’s tale, The Three Little Pigs? Would you want a frail home built of straw and sticks or a solid home built of bricks when the big bad wolf comes knocking?

Whether you agree that regulation is the answer to the world’s challenges, there is a need to implement uniformed building code regulations for your safety and protection.

It wasn’t too long ago that we were introducing you to the 6th edition of Florida’s Building code, and now, there is also a new edition is expected to be released in 2020.

States create and enforce regulations for several reasons, such as safety and quality assurance. Requirements will differ state to state, even county to county due to varying factors.

We’ve given you the inside scoop on the latest, 5th edition, of Florida’s Energy Code which is why we think it’s about time we give you a quick peek at what’s in store for the 6th Edition of Florida’s Building Code.