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What This Bill Does
This page provides an overview of the Miami-Dade Board and Code Administration Division, which manages contractor licensing, building code enforcement, and product approvals. It also includes a notice regarding state-mandated changes to local contractor licensing requirements.
Contractors and residents must be aware that state law now limits the ability of local governments to issue specialty licenses, with a deadline of July 1, 2024, for licenses that were not already in place before January 1, 2021.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Contractors
Contractors are subject to new state-level restrictions on local specialty licensing and must comply with county licensing and renewal processes.
Building Departments
35 local building departments receive technical support and training from the division to ensure uniform code enforcement.
Construction Product Manufacturers
Manufacturers must seek approval from the division for products and assemblies intended for use in Miami-Dade County.
Key Facts
- Local governments are preempted by state law from issuing certain local specialty licenses.
- Local governments may only issue specialty licenses until July 1, 2024, if those licenses were established before Jan. 1, 2021.
- The Board and Code Administration Division (BCAD) supports 35 building departments with technical information and training.
- BCAD provides administrative support for the Board of Rules and Appeals, Construction Trades Qualifying Boards, and the Unsafe Structures Board.
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- The division manages contractor licensing, including examinations and renewals.
- The division oversees product approval for construction materials used in Miami-Dade County.
- BCAD monitors construction system performance to maintain High Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements.
- The division provides an online portal for searching contractor licenses and filing complaints.
Frequently Asked Questions
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State Preemption of Local Licensing
The document highlights a clear shift in authority where the Florida Legislature is restricting the ability of Miami-Dade County to maintain its own local specialty contractor licensing categories.
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