Florida § 553.514 - Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design.

Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 553.514 — Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 553.514. Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design.

Consistent with the federal implementation of the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design, buildings and facilities in this state may be designed in conformity with the 2010 standards if the design also complies with Florida-specific requirements provided in this part until the Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction is updated to implement the changes to this part as provided by this act.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 553.514

What does Florida Statutes § 553.514 cover?

Section 553.514 ("Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design.") 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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