Florida § 633.222 - Buildings with light-frame truss-type construction; notice requirements; enforcement.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 633.222 — Buildings with light-frame truss-type construction; notice requirements; enforcement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 633.222. Buildings with light-frame truss-type construction; notice requirements; enforcement.
(1) The owner of any commercial or industrial structure, or any multiunit residential structure of three units or more, that uses light-frame truss-type construction shall mark the structure with a sign or symbol approved by the State Fire Marshal in a manner sufficient to warn persons conducting fire control and other emergency operations of the existence of light-frame truss-type construction in the structure. (2) The State Fire Marshal shall adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions of this section, including, but not limited to: (a) The dimensions and color of such sign or symbol. (b) The time within which commercial, industrial, and multiunit residential structures that use light-frame truss-type construction shall be marked as required by this section. (c) The location on each commercial, industrial, and multiunit residential structure that uses light-frame truss-type construction where such sign or symbol must be posted. (3) The State Fire Marshal, and local fire officials in accordance with s. 633.118, shall enforce this section. An owner who fails to comply with the requirements of this section is subject to penalties as provided in s. 633.228.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 633.222
What does Florida Statutes § 633.222 cover?
Section 633.222 ("Buildings with light-frame truss-type construction; notice requirements; enforcement.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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