# Fla. Stat. § 553.507: 553.507 Applicability

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C553_PII_S553.507

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 553.507
- **Heading:** 553.507 Applicability
- **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 553.507

## Text

This part applies to:

(1) All areas of newly designed and newly constructed buildings and facilities as determined by the federal standards established and adopted pursuant to s. 553.503.

(2) Portions of altered buildings and facilities as determined by the federal standards established and adopted pursuant to s. 553.503.

(3) A building or facility that is being converted from residential to nonresidential or mixed use as defined by the Florida Building Code. Such building or facility must, at a minimum, comply with s. 553.508 and the requirements for alterations as determined by the federal standards established and adopted pursuant to s. 553.503.

(4) Buildings and facilities where the original construction or any former alteration or renovation was carried out in violation of applicable permitting law.

History: s. 1, ch. 93-183; s. 5, ch. 97-76; s. 31, ch. 2001-63; s. 24, ch. 2001-186; s. 27, 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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