Florida Statutes
§ 553.997 — Public buildings
Florida § 553.997
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Bluebook
Fla. Stat. § 553.997 (2026).
Text
(1)Each public building proposed for construction, renovation, or acquisition shall be rated pursuant to the energy-efficiency rating system provided in s. 553.995 prior to contracting for construction, renovation, or acquisition. The public body proposing to contract for construction, renovation, or acquisition of a public building shall consider the energy-efficiency rating when comparing contract alternatives, notwithstanding the provisions of s. 255.254.
(2)State agencies having building construction and maintenance responsibilities shall make available energy-efficiency practices information to be used by individuals involved in the design, construction, retrofitting, and maintenance of buildings for state and local governments.
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Legislative History
s. 12, ch. 93-249; s. 31, ch. 2013-193.
Nearby Sections
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§ 553.35
Short title§ 553.36
Definitions§ 553.37
Rules; inspections; and insignia§ 553.38
Application and scope§ 553.381
Manufacturer certification§ 553.382
Placement of certain housing§ 553.39
Injunctive relief§ 553.41
Penalties§ 553.415
Factory-built school buildings§ 553.42
Legislative intent§ 553.501
Short title§ 553.502
Intent§ 553.503
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