Fla. Stat. 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.

Source: Section 553.997 — Public buildings, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0553.­997 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Current through Fall 2025

§ 553.997. Pub. buildings's source at flsenate​.gov