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Florida Building Code 2023 - 8th Edition Definition Change from IBC Language

CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. Either of the following shall be considered as a change of occupancy where this code requires a greater degree of safety, accessibility, structural strength, fire protection, means of egress, ventilation or sanitation than is existing in the current building or structure:

  1. 1.Any change in the occupancy classification of a building or structure.
  2. 2.Any change in the purpose of, or a change in the level of activity within, a building or structure.
 
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