# Fla. Stat. § 553.381: 553.381 Manufacturer certification

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C553_PI_S553.381

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 553.381
- **Heading:** 553.381 Manufacturer certification
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XXXIII / Chapter 553 / Part I / Section 553.381

## Text

(1) Before manufacturing buildings to be located within this state or selling manufactured buildings within this state, whichever occurs later, a manufacturer must be certified by the department. The department shall certify a manufacturer upon receipt from the manufacturer and approval and verification by the department of the following: (a) The manufacturer’s internal quality control procedures and manuals, including any amendments; (b) Evidence that the manufacturer has product liability insurance for the safety and welfare of the public in amounts determined by rule of the department; and (c) The fee established by the department under s. 553.37(8).

(2) The department may revoke any certification upon the failure of the manufacturer to comply with the Florida Building Code or other requirements of this part.

(3) Certification of manufacturers under this section shall be for a period of 3 years, subject to renewal by the manufacturer. Upon application for renewal, the manufacturer must submit the information described in subsection (1) or a sworn statement that there has been no change in the status or content of that information since the manufacturer’s last submittal. Fees for renewal of manufacturers’ certification shall be established by the department by rule.

History: ss. 2, 4, ch. 84-32; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 802, ch. 97-103; ss. 61, 62, ch. 2000-141; s. 30, ch. 2001-63; s. 34, ch. 2001-186; s. 3, ch. 2001-372; s. 7, ch. 2008-191.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 553.35 553.35 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C553_PI_S553.35.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 553.36 553.36 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C553_PI_S553.36.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 553.37 553.37 Rules; inspections; and insignia.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C553_PI_S553.37.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 553.38 553.38 Application and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C553_PI_S553.38.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 553.39 553.39 Injunctive relief.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C553_PI_S553.39.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 553.41 553.41 Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C553_PI_S553.41.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 553.42 553.42 Legislative intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C553_PI_S553.42.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 553.355 553.355 Minimum construction requirements established.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C553_PI_S553.355.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 553.375 553.375 Recertification of manufactured buildings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C553_PI_S553.375.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 553.381 553.381 Manufacturer certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C553_PI_S553.381.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 553.382 553.382 Placement of certain housing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C553_PI_S553.382.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 553.415 553.415 Factory-built school buildings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXIII_C553_PI_S553.415.md)

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