TRUE - TRUE, TRUE, TRUE. I cannot reiterate this answer enough. The Florida Building Code is a state law which establishes the MINIMUM required standards for building a home. The Florida Building Code is not a guideline, it is not a suggestion, it is not a recommendation - it is Florida State Law, and enforcement of the Law is the responsibility of individual County Building Departments. As the Building Code is a Law it is accessible to the public and can be viewed free of charge at this web site:
http://www2.iccsafe.org/florida_building_code/. As new construction continues to flourish in our area, local County Building Departments are becoming increasing over burdened and their ability to perform thorough inspections is strained. County Inspectors do not check for leaks, they do not check each receptacle and light, they do not check how windows and doors operate and they do not enter the the attic space to verify adequate insulation - these are the details that (professional) private inspectors verify. As a real estate professional, you need to know the difference between a County Inspection and a private home inspection and if you have buyers purchasing new homes - I strongly recommend a professional, private inspection to ensure a quality built home residence.
