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QUESTION: To what extent does state law preempt the supervisory control to be asserted in the public's interest by the Palm Beach County building official in connection with the construction of educational facilities?

SUMMARY: Under ss. 235.211(5) and 235.26(2), F.S., as amended by Ch. 74-374, Laws of Florida, the district school board has the responsibility for enforcing compliance with the uniform building code for public educational facilities, which uniform code supersedes any other building code, whether local, county, or state, for the construction of educational facilities. In enforcing…