Florida § 553.997 - Public buildings.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 553.997 — Public buildings., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 553.997. Public buildings.
(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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 553.997
What does Florida Statutes § 553.997 cover?
Section 553.997 ("Public buildings.") 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.
How do I cite Florida § 553.997?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 553.997" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 553.997 apply to my situation?
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