# Fla. Stat. § 553.502: 553.502 Intent

> Florida · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C553_PII_S553.502

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 553.502
- **Heading:** 553.502 Intent
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 553 / Part II / Section 553.502

## Text

The purpose and intent of this part is to incorporate into the law of this state the accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, 42 U.S.C. ss. 12101 et seq., and to obtain and maintain United States Department of Justice certification of the Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction as equivalent to federal standards for accessibility of buildings, structures, and facilities. All state laws, rules, standards, and codes governing facilities covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design shall be maintained to assure certification of the state’s construction standards and codes. This part is not intended to expand or diminish the defenses available to a place of public accommodation or a commercial facility under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the standards, including, but not limited to, the readily achievable standard, and the standards applicable to alterations to private buildings or facilities as defined by the standards.

History: s. 1, ch. 93-183; s. 1, ch. 97-76; s. 21, ch. 2011-222.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 553.501 553.501 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C553_PII_S553.501.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 553.502 553.502 Intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C553_PII_S553.502.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 553.503 553.503 Adoption of federal standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C553_PII_S553.503.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 553.504 553.504 Exceptions to applicability of the federal standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C553_PII_S553.504.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 553.505 553.505 Exceptions to applicability of the Americans with Disabilities Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C553_PII_S553.505.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 553.506 553.506 Powers of the commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C553_PII_S553.506.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 553.507 553.507 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C553_PII_S553.507.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 553.508 553.508 Architectural barrier removal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C553_PII_S553.508.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 553.509 553.509 Vertical accessibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C553_PII_S553.509.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 553.511 553.511 Parking facilities; minimum height clearance requirement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C553_PII_S553.511.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 553.512 553.512 Modifications and waivers; advisory council.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C553_PII_S553.512.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 553.513 553.513 Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C553_PII_S553.513.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 553.514 553.514 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C553_PII_S553.514.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 553.5041 553.5041 Parking spaces for persons who have disabilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C553_PII_S553.5041.md)

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