Building Codes and Standards

The St. Johns County Building Department currently enforces the 2023 8th Edition Florida Building Code and the 2020 National Electric Code 8th Edition. For more information about codes, standards and related construction topics, follow the links below (all links are to external websites that are not part of, or controlled by, St. Johns County).

Florida Building Code & Product Approval: Visit the Florida Department of Community Affairs website.

Technical Review & Analysis: Visit the First Coast Chapter – BOAF / ICC website.

Construction Standards Organizations