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BUILDING CODE

CHAPTER 1ADMINISTRATION

Administrative Changes throughout the document:. International Building Code to Florida Building Code, Building. ICC Electrical Code to Chapter 27 to the Florida Building Code, Building. International Energy Conservation Code to the Florida Building Code, Energy

Conservation. International Existing Building Code to Florida Code, Existing Building. International Fire Code to Florida Fire Preservation Code. International Fuel Gas Code to Florida Building Code, Fuel Gas. International Mechanical Code to Florida Building Code, Mechanical. International Plumbing Code to Florida Building Code, Plumbing. International Residential Code to Florida Building Code, Residential

202Definitions:

Throughout the IBC, specific terms are used in a manner that differs from their ordinarily accepted meaning. Such terms are necessarily defined in order to clarify their meaning within the context of the code. In the past, these definitions have been found in various locations throughout the IBC. For consistency and usability purposes, all definitions have now been moved to a single location in Chapter 2.Note: Some definitions can still be found in various sections of the code.

202DEFINITIONS:

CUSTODIAL CARE: Assistance with day-to-day living tasks: such as assistance with cooking, taking medication, bathing, using toilet facilities, and other tasks of daily living. Custodial care include occupants who evacuate at a slower rate and/or who have mental and psychiatric complications.

DETOXIFICATION FACILITIES. Facilities that serve patients who are provided treatment for substance abuse on a 24 hours basis and serving care recipients who are incapable of self-preservation or who are harmful to themselves or others.

202DEFINITIONS:

EXIT ACCESS DOORWAY. A door or access point along the path of egress travel from an occupied room, area or space where the path of egress enters an intervening room, corridor, exit access stair or exit access ramp.

202DEFINITIONS:

EXIT ACCESS RAMP. An interior ramp that is not a required interior exit ramp.

EXIT ACCESS STAIRWAY. An interior stairway that is not a required interior exit stairway.

EXIT ENCLOSURE. An exit component that is separated from other interior spaces of a building or structure by fire resistance rated construction and opening protectives, and provides for a protected path of egress travel in a vertical or horizontal direction to the exit discharge or the public way.

202DEFINITIONS:

FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER. A polymeric composite material consisting of reinforcement fibers, such as glass, impregnated with a fiber biding polymers which is then molded and hardened. Fiber-reinforced polymers are permitted to contain cores laminated between fiber-reinforced polymer facings.

FIBERGLASS REINFORCED POLYMER. Polymeric composite material consisting of glass reinforcement fibers impregnated with a fiber binding polymer which is then molded and hardened.

202DEFINITIONS:

HELIPAD. A structural surface that is used for the landing, taking off, taxing, andparking of helicopters.

HOSPITALS AND MENTAL PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS. Facilities buildings, or portionsthereof used on a 24 hour basis that provide care or treatment for the medical, psychiatric, obstetrical, or surgical treatment of inpatients who care recipients that are incapable of self-preservation.

202DEFINITIONS:

HURRICANE-PRONE REGIONS. Areas vulnerable to hurricanes defined as:

1. The U.S. Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico coasts where the basic ultimate design wind speed. V alt, for Risk Category II buildings is greater than 115 90 mph (51.4 m/s)

2. Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.

202DEFINITIONS:

ICE-SENSITIVE STRUCTURE. A structure for which the effect of an atmospheric ice load governs the design of a structure or portion thereof. This includes, but is not limited to, lattice structures, guyed masts, overhead lines, light suspension and cable-stayed bridges, aerial cable systems (e.g., for ski lifts or logging operations), amusement rides, open catwalks and platforms, flagpoles and signs.

1602 Definitions and NotationDi = Weight of ice in accordance with Chapter 10 of ASCE 7.Wi = Wind-on-ice in accordance with Chapter 10 of ASCE 7.

202DEFINITIONS:INCAPABLE OF SELF PRESERVATION. Persons because of age: physical limitations;

mental limitation; chemical dependency, or medical treatment who cannot respond as an individual to an emergency situation.

INTERIOR EXIT RAMP. An exit component that serves to meet one or more means of egress design requirements, such as required number of exits or exit access travel distance, and provides for a protected path of egress travel to the exit discharge or public way.

202DEFINITIONS:

INTERIOR EXIT STAIRWAY. An exit component that serves to meet one or moremeans of egress design requirements, such as required number of exits or exitaccess travel distance, and provides for a protected path of egress travel to the exit discharge or public way.

L. RATING. The air leakage rating of a through-penetration firestop system or a fire-resistant joint system when tested in accordance with UL 1479 or UL 2079, respectively.

202DEFINITIONS:

LIVE/WORK UNIT. A dwelling unit or sleeping unit in which a significant portionof the space includes a nonresidential use that is operated by the tenant.

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SCREEN. A partially enclosed rooftop structure,used to aesthetically conceal heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC)electrical or mechanical equipment from view.

202 / 1002.1 Florida SpecificDEFINITION – MEANS OF ESCAPE

MEANS OF ESCAPE: As used in Section 1008.1.4.5, a way out of a building or structure that does not conform to the strict definition of means of egress but does provide an alternate way out. A means of escape consists of a door, stairway, passage or hall providing a way of unobstructed travel to the outside at street or ground level. It may also consist of a passage through an adjacent non-lockable space, independent of and remotely located from the means of egress, to any approved exit.

MEDICAL CARE. Care involving medical or surgical procedures, nursing, or for psychiatric purposes.

202DEFINITIONS:

NURSING HOMES. Nursing homes are long term care Facilities that provide care on a 24 hour basis, including both intermediate care facilities and skilled nursing facilities, serving more that five persons where any of the persons are incapable of self-preservation.

OCCUPANCY CATEGORYA. A category used to determine structural requirements based on occupancy.

202DEFINITIONS

PENTHOUSE. An enclosed, unoccupied rooftop structure above the roof of a building, other than tank, tower, spire, dome, cupola or bulkhead.

PHOTOVOL TAIC MODULES/SHINGLES. A roof covering composed of flat-plate photovoltaic modules fabricated in sheets that resemble three tab composite shingles.

202DEFINITIONS

PINRAIL. A rail on or above a stage through which belaying pins are inserted and to which lines are fastened.

PLATFORM (definition moved to Chapter 2 with no change)

POLYPROPYLENE SIDING. A shaped material, made principally from polypropylene homopolymer, or copolymer, which in some cases contain fillers or reinforcements, that is used to clad exterior walls of buildings.

202DEFINITIONS:

PROCENIUM WALL (definition moved to Chapter 2 with no change)

1502ROOF DECK. The flat or sloped surface, not including its supporting members or vertical supports.

RISK CATEGORY. A categorization of buildings and other structures for determination of flood, wind, snow, ice earthquake loads based on the risk associated with unacceptable performance.

202DEFINITIONS:

RISK-TARGETED MAXIMUM CONSIDERED EARTHQUAKE (MCER) GROUND MOTION RESPONSE ACCELERATIONS. The most severe earthquake effects considered by this code, determined for the orientation that results in the largest maximum response to horizontal ground motions and, with adjustment for targeted risk.

ROOFTOP STRUCTURE. An enclosed structure on or above the roof of any part of a building.

202DEFINITIONS

STAGE ( definition moved to Chapter 2 with no change )

SUSCEPTIBLE BAY. A roof, or portion thereof, with: (1) A slope less than ¼ inch per foot (0.0208 rad) or (2) On which water is impounded upon it, in whole or in part, and the secondary drainage system is functional but the primary drainage system is blocked.A roof surface with a slope of ¼ inch per foot (0.0208 rad) or greater toward points of free drainage is not a susceptible bay.

202DEFINITIONS:

TECHNICAL PRODUCTION AREA. Open elevated areas or spaces intended for entertainment technicians to walk on and occupy for servicing and operating entertainment technology systems and equipment. Galleries, including fly and lighting galleries, gridirons, catwalks, and similar areas are designed for these purposes.

WIND SPEED, V ult Ultimate design wind speeds.WIND SPEED, V asd. Nominal design wind speeds.

202DEFINITIONS:

WIND-BORNE DEBRIS REGION. Areas within Portions of hurricane prone regions located: that are 1. Within 1 mile (1.61km) of the coastal mean high water line where the basic ultimate design wind speed, V ult is 130 110 mph (58 m/s) or greater, or2. In areas portions of hurricane-prone regions where the basic ultimate design wind speed, V ult is 140 120 mph (63.6 m/s) or greater.

202DEFINITIONS:

WIND-BORNE DEBRIS REGION. (continued)For Risk Category II buildings and structures and Risk Category III buildings and structures, except health care facilities, the windborne debris region shall be based on Figure 1609A. For Risk Category IV buildings and structures and RiskCategory III health care facilities, the windborne debris region shall be based on Figure 1609B.

303.1ASSEMBLY GROUP A

Where persons gather for civic, social, orreligions functions; recreation; food or drink consumption; and similar activities, the function is considered “assembly” in nature.Classification as a Group A occupancy is typically warranted, unless the space isrelatively small or the occupant load is relatively low.The reference to Chapter 11 was alsoremoved as it was deemed unnecessary in the applicationof accessibility provisions as they apply to assembly areas.

303.3, 306.2OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION OF COMMERCIAL KITCHENS

Commercial kitchens have historically been characterized as two different types, t that are directly associated with a restaurant or similar dining facility and those that are independentof any related dining area, such as a catering business.

310.6USES CLASSIFIED AS GROUP R-4 OCCUPANCIES

The direct relationship between Groups I-1 and R-4 is now more obvious because the laundry list of such types of uses is consistentbetween both occupancy groups. The only difference between thetwo classifications is the number of care recipients, as the expectation for both occupancy groups is that the individuals, although supervised, are individually capable of responding to an emergency without physical assistance from others.

402OPEN MALL BUILDINGS

This allows for the proper application of a variety of provisions, including those dealing with floor area andmeans of egress. By definition, the perimeter line encircles all buildings which comprise the open mallbuilding, including the open-air walkways and courtyards.

403.6.1HIGH RISE BUILDINGS – FIRE SERVICE ACCESS ELEVATORS

There was an increase of fire service elevators required in applicable high rise buildings from one to two where multiple elevators are provided in the building, except for those buildings that are provided with only a single elevator.A minimum of two fire service elevators better ensures that there will be a fire service access elevator available for the firefighters’ use in theperformance of their duties.The Florida Legislature has put the 2nd required fire service elevator on hold for opne years.

406.5.2.1OPEN PARKING GARAGES – OPENINGS BELOW GRADE

The aggregate length of the openings considered tobe providing natural ventilation shall be not less than40 percent of the perimeter of the tier. Interior wallsshall be not less than 20 percent open with uniformlydistributed openings.Exception: Openings are not required to be distributed over 40percent of the building perimeter where the required openings areuniformly distributed over two opposing sides of the building.

406.5.5OPEN PARKING GARAGES – HEIGHT AND AREA INCREASES

A change in the method of calculating opening percentage was made that uses 7 feet as the maximum height to be used when determining the interior area of each tier.In the determination of permitted area and height increases, the revised measurement method removes the unnecessary requirement for larger exterior openings based upon a tier height that exceeds the required minimum.

406.5.2OPEN PARKING GARAGES – OPENINGS BELOW GRADE

The aggregate length of the openings considered tobe providing natural ventilation shall be not less than40 percent of the perimeter of the tier. Interior wallsshall be not less than 20 percent open with uniformlydistributed openings.Exception: Openings are not required to be distributed over 40percent of the building perimeter where the required openings areuniformly distributed over two opposing sides of the building.

412.4.6.2AIRCRAFT HANGAR FIRE AREAS

This change allows the square footage ofancillary spaces not considered to be a direct part of the aircraft servicing area to not be included in the calculation of the fire area.

This change reduces the required minimum2-hour fire barrier to a 1-hour fire barrier.

414.5INSIDE STORAGE, DISPENSING, AND USE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS The scoping provisions regarding the insidestorage, dispensing, and use of hazardous materials have been revised to provide consistency with those of theFlorida Fire Prevention Code.

412.4.6.2AIRCRAFT HANGAR FIRE AREAS

This change allows the square footage of ancillary spaces not considered to be a direct part of the aircraft servicing area to not be included in the calculation of the fire area.

This change reduces the required minimum2-hour fire barrier to a 1-hour fire barrier.

422AMBULATORY CARE FACILITIES

In a multi-tenant or mixed-occupancy building wherethere are uses present other than an ambulatory care facility, a fire partition is now required between thecare facility and those nonrelated spaces where the ambulatory care facility is intended to have at least four care recipients incapable of self-preservation at any one time.

501.2ADDRESS IDENTIFICATION

A fire code official can now require that addressnumbers be placed in multiple places when necessary to allow better response of emergencyservices. All address numbers shall be maintained.

505.2.2MEZZANINE MEANS OF EGRESS

The specific provisions for mezzanine means of egresshave been deleted and replaced with a general referenceto Chapter 10.As a result, the means of egress requirements for a mezzanine are consistent with those for other portionsof the building regulated as the exit access.The consideration of an elevated floor level as a mezzanineno longer provides any special allowances for means of egresspurposes.

506.2ALLOWABLE AREA FRONTAGE INCREASE

The method of calculating the appropriate allowable area increase for buildings fronting on public ways and/or open space has been clarified.Weighted average:W (L1 X w1 + L2 X w2 + L3 X w3…)/F

whereLn = Length of a portion of the exterior perimeter wall.Wn = Width of open space associated with that portion ofthe exterior perimeter wall.F = Building perimeter that fronts on a public way or openspace having a width of 20 feet (6096 mm) or more.

507.1UNLIMITED AREA BUILDINGS – ACCESSORY OCCUPANCIES

The allowance for occupancy groups not containedunder the unlimited area building provisions ofSection 507, is now contained under Section 508.2,per the code text.Exception: Other occupancies shall be permittedin unlimited area buildings in accordance with theprovisions of Section 508.2.

509INCIDENTAL USES – GENERAL PROVISIONS

This change clarified the concept of individualuses by eliminating the previous understandingwith mixed-occupancy provisions.Incidental uses will no longer be separated frombuilding classifications.

TABLE 508.2.5.509Incidental Accessory Occupancies Uses

TABLE 509 – INCIDENTIAL USESROOM OR AREA SEPARATION AND/OR PROTECTION

Laboratories and vocational shops, not classified as 1 hour or provide automatic fire extinguishingGroup H, located in a Group E or I-2 occupancy sprinkler system.

Laundry rooms over 100 sq. fl. 1 hour or provide automatic fire extinguishingsprinkler system

Group I-3 cells equipped with padded surfaces 1 hour

Waste and linen collection rooms located in either 1 hourGroup I-2 occupancies or ambulatory care facilities.

Group I-2 Waste and linen collection rooms over 100 sf. 1 hour or provide automatic fire extinguishingsprinkler system

Stationary storage battery systems having a liquid electrolyte capacity of more than 50 gallons for flooded lead-acid, nickel cadmium or VRLA, or 1 hour in Group B, F, M, S and U occupancies:more than 1.000 pounds for lithium-ion and lithium metal 2 hours in Group A, E, I, and R occupancies.polymer used for facility standby power, emergencypower or uninterrupted uninterruptable power supplies.

509INCIDENTAL USES – SEPARATION AND PROTECTION

An automatic sprinkler system is now the only fire extinguishing system specifically permitted as a means of providing any fire protection required for incidental use rooms and areas.

509INCIDENTAL USES – ROOMS OR AREAS

The list of incidental uses now includes waste and linen collection rooms in Group B ambulatory care facilities and such rooms must be separated from the remainder of the building by minimum 1-hour fire-resistance-rated fire barriers and/or horizontal assemblies.

It identifies the rooms/areas that are regulated as “Incidental Used” and establishes the degree of fire protection. The intent is to provide safeguards against the increased hazard level due to incidental use.

510.4PARKING BENEATH R-4

In Type 1 construction or open of FLORIDA SPECIFICType IV construction, with grade entrance, is provided under a buildingof Group R, the number of stories to be used in determining the minimum type of construction shall be measuredfrom the floor above, and the numberof stories to be used in determining the height in stories in accordance with Section 903.2.11.3 shall includethe parking garage as a story.

TABLE 602 – NOTE h.Fire Ratings of Exterior Walls

TABLE 602FIRE-RESISTANCE RATING REQUIREMENTS FOR EXTERIOR WALLS BASED

ON FIRE RESISTANCE SEPARATION DISTANCE a,e,h

X = 5 c All 3 3 33 2 1

1-A 3 2 25 < x < 10 Others 2 1 1

1-A, 1-B 2 1 1IIB, VB 1 0 0

10 < x < 30 Others 1 1 1

X > 30 All 0 0 0

h. Where Table 705.8 permits nonbearing exterior walls with unlimited area of unprotected openings, the required fire-resistance for the exterior walls is 0 hours.

FIRE SEPARATION TYPE OF GROUP H GROUP F-1, M, GROUP A, B, E, F-2,DISTANCE = x (feet) CONSTRUCTION S-1 I, R, S-2, U

701.2MULTIPLE-USE FIRE ASSEMBLIES

This clarification states that when a single fire assemblyserves multiple purposes, such as a wall being used asa fire barrier and partition, all requirements for bothclassifications must be met.

Ex: A door in the 2 hours fire barrier being required tomeet the 1-1/2 hour fire-resistance rating and smokeand draft criteria for a door in a corridor wall.

703.4ESTABLISHING FIRE RESISTANCE RATINGS

This clarification states that order to establish a fireresistance rating, a fire suppression system is NOTpermitted to be included as a part of the testedbuilding or materials.

703.7IDENTIFICATION OF FIRE AND SMOKE SEPARATION WALLS

In order for better visibility of markings of walls and in above ceiling spaces, the size and locations of identifying markings have been modified.

Must be located within 15 feet from the end of eachwall, at intervals not to exceed 30 feet, and letters 3 inches high.

704.11BOTTOM FLANGE PROTECTION

This modification gives a slight increase of 4 inchesto the permitted span of a lintel, shelf angle, orplate whose bottom flange has no fire protectionin buildings required to be fire-resistance-rated,to accommodate an opening containing a pairof 3-foot doors.

705.2EXTENT OF PROJECTIONS BEYOND EXTERIOR WALLS 1 OF 2

This modification establishes a minimum clear distance that is required between the leading edge of the projection and the line used to establish the fire separation distance.

TABLE 705.2 Minimum Distance of Projection

Fire Separation Distance Minimum Distance from Line Used to Determine(FSD) FSD

0 feet to less than 2 feet Projections not permitted

2 feet to less than 5 feet 24 inches

5 feet or greater 40 inches

705.2 2 of 2EXTENT OF PROJECTIONS BEYOND EXTERIOR WALLS

705.2.3PROTECTION OF COMBUSTIBLE PROJECTIONS

The threshold at which combustible projections must beprotected for fire exposure ha been modified to includeprojections with greater fire separation distances thanpreviously regulated.Exception: Type VB construction shall be allowed forcombustible projections in Group R-3 and U occupancieswith a fire separation distance 5 feet or more.

705.3PROJECTIONS FROM BUILDINGS ON THE SAME LOT

In order to assess the necessary degree of fire protection,if there are multiple buildings on the same lot, or will be several buildings on the same lot, you must a evaluatethe buildings including the protections.

706.2DOUBLE FIRE WALLS

The use of a double wall complying with NFPA 221 is now permitted as an alternative to a single firewall in order to satisfy the intended objective ofstructural stability.

706.4.1TOWNHOUSE FIRE SEPARATION FLORIDA SPECIFIC

Each townhouse is considered a separate building that:. Complies with 706.1.1 by a party wall, OR. Use of separate exterior walls meeting Table 601 and 602 for zero clearance from property lines,

and shall include one of the following:1. Parapet equal to but not less than (>) 18 inches above roof line2. Noncombustible/fire retardant roof sheathing, not less than 4 ft. in width on each sideof dividing wall.3. 1 layer of 5/8” Type X gypsum board on the underside of the roof decking, not less than 4 ft. width on each side of dividing wall.

706.4TOWNHOUSE FIRE SEPARATION FLORIDA SPECIFIC

When not more than 3 stories, they can be separated by a single wall that:. Provides a 2-hour fire-resistance rating, with no plumbing, ducts or other building services unless

they are tested and in accordance with Section 703.. Shall be continuous from the foundation to the underside of the roof sheathing or shall have a

parapet extending not less than 18 inches (457 mm) and of no less than 4 ft. width on each side of dividing wall, that shall be noncombustible/fire retardant wood , or 1 layer of 5/8” Type X gypsum board on the underside of the roof decking.

. Each unit is designed and constructed to maintain its structural integrity independently.Exception: Said wall may be penetrated by roof and floor structural members provided that the fire-resistance rating and the structural integrity of the wall is maintained.

706.6 & 706.6.2FIRE WALL HEIGHT AT SLOPED ROOFS

Provisions have been added to address conditionswhere a slope roof occurs on one or both sides ofa fire wall parapet.

707.8 , 707.9INTERSECTIONS OF FIRE BARRIERS AT ROOF ASSEMBLIES

Fire-resistant joint systems are no longer required at thevoid of the intersection between a fire barrier and anonfire - resistance rated roof.

However, the voids now only need to be protectedwith an approved material

709.4CONTINUITY OF SMOKE BARRIERS

Smoke barrier walls used for elevator lobbies andareas of refuge are no longer required to extend from outside wall to outside wall.

712VERTICAL OPENINGS

This was a reformatting in Chapter 7, placing the emphasis on the presence of vertical openings. Shaft enclosures are recognized as one of manyacceptable measures that can be utilized toaddress the hazards.

713.13REFUSE AND LAUNDRY CHUTES IN GROUP I-2 OCCUPANCIES

Due to Chapter 5 of the NFPA 82, Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment, now regulating refuse and laundry chutes in I-2 occupancies,the specific FBC-B requirements addressing them are nolonger applicable.

This section still covers the refuse and laundry chutes inprevious sections of the code.

713.13.4FIRE PROTECTION OF TERMINATION ROOMS

The level of fire protection required for a refuse orlaundry chute termination room has been modified to provide consistency with those requirements mandated for the shaft that encloses the chutes.

713.14.1HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS – ELEVATOR LOBBIESElevator hoistways in a high-rise building that serve more than three stories but do not serve any stories located more than 75 feet above the lowest level offire department access no longer require elevator lobby protection.

714.4.1.1.2FLOOR PENETRATIONS OF HORIZONTAL ASSEMBLIES

An approved through-penetration firestop systemused to protect floor penetrations of horizontalassemblies due to the presence of floor, tub,and shower drains is no longer required to have a T rating.

714.4.1.2INTERRUPTION OF HORIZONTAL ASSEMBLIES

An interruption by a double wood top place of a fire-resistance rated wall is now permitted for theceiling membrane of a 1-hour or 2 -hour fire resistancerated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assembly.

714.5PENETRATIONS IN SMOKE BARRIERS

A newly defined “L” rating identifying the air leakage rate, is now mandated fro penetration firestop systems and fire-resistant joint systems that are utilized in smoke barrier construction.

715.6FIRE RESISTANT JOINT SYSTEMS IN SMOKE BARRIERS

715.4EXTERIOR CURTAIN WALL/FLOOR INTERSECTION

For those curtain wall assemblies where the visionglass extends down to the finished floor level.The use of ASTM E 119 test criteria is now recognizedas an acceptable evaluation method for addressingvoids at the intersection of fire-resistance-rated floorassemblies and exterior curtain wall assemblies. Joint protection at exterior curtain

wall/floor intersection

716.3 MARKING OF FIRE-RATED GLAZING ASSEMBLIES

This is an addition ofTable 716.3 to relate the various test standards for firerelated glazing, and tothe designations

used to mark suchglazing.

TABLE 716.3 Marking Fire-Rated Glazing AssembliesFire Test Standard Marking Definition of Marking

ASTM E 119 or UL 263 W Meets wall assembly criteriaNFPA 257 or UL 9 OH Meets fire window assembly criteria

Including the hose stream test

NFPA 252 or UL 10B D Meets fire door assembly criteriaor UL 10C H Meets fire door assembly “Hose

Stream” testT Meets 450o F temperature rise

criteria for 30 minutes

XXX The time in minutes of the fireresistance or fire protection ratingof the glazing assembly

716.5OPENING PROTECTION RATINGS AND MARKING

This table has been expanded to include the maximum size and marking requirements for door vision panels and the minimum assembly rating and glazing marking requirements for sidelights and transoms.

716.3.1MARKING OF FIRE-RATED GLAZING ASSEMBLIES

716.5.5.1GLAZING IN EXIT ENCLOSURE AND EXIT PASSAGEWAY DOORS

The allowance for glazing in fire doorassemblies in interior stairways and ramps and exit passageways has been revised in regard to the maximum permitted size of the glazing and the limitations wherethe building is fully sprinklered.(Table 716.5 Note d)

716.6FIRE PROTECTION RATED GLAZING

In addition to Table 716.6 now shows the markingsrequired on fire-rated glazing for acceptance inspecified applications.

716.6 FIRE PROTECTION RATED GLAZING

Type of Wall Required Wall Assembly Minimum Fire Window Fire Rated GlazingAssembly Rating (Hours) Assembly Rating (Hours) Marking

Interior WallsFire Walls All NPa W-xxxb

Fire Barriers >1 NPa W-xxxb

1 NPa W-xxxb

Incidental use areas 1 ¾ OH-45 or W-60(707 3 7)Mixed – occupancyseparations (707.3.9 )Fire Partitions 1 ¾ OH-45 or W-60

0.5 1/3 OH-20 or W-30Smoke Barriers 1 ¾ OH-45 or W-60Exterior Walls >1 1 ½ OH-90 or W-XXXb

1 ¾ OH-45 or W-600.5 ½ OH-20 or W-30

Party Wall All NP Not ApplicableNP = Not Permitteda. Not permitted except fire-resistance rated glazing assemblies tested to ASTM E 119 or UL 263 as

specified in Section 716.2b. XXX = the fire rating duration period in minutes which shall be equal to fire resistance rating required

for the wall assembly.

TABLE 715.5, 716.6

716.6.4FIRE PROTECTION RATED GLAZING

The allowance for wired glasswithout compliance with testmethods has been deletedTable 715.5.4 Limited Sizes of Wired GlassPanels has also been deleted.

717.5.4FIRE DAMPER EXEMPTION FOR FIRE PARTITIONS

Fire dampers are no longer required in duct and air transfer openings that penetrate fire partitions provided:. It is a duct that is a portion of a ducted HVAC system.. The resistance rating of the fire partition is 1 hour or less.. Not a Group H occupancy.. The building is fully sprinklered.

718.2.6FIREBLOCKING WITHIN EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS

As long as a wall covering is tested and installed withconformance with NFPA 285, the installation offireblocking within concealed spaces of exterior wallcoverings in combustible construction is no longerrequired.

804.4INTERIOR FLOOR FINISH REQUIREMENTS

This revision will clarify how the “critical radiant flux” requirements are to be appliedto fibrous floor finishes in rooms or spacesthat are not separated from corridors by full-height partitions.If they are not separated, they must meet the same requirements regarding the material.

803.12HIGH-DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (HDPE) AND POLYPROPYLENE (PP)

In order to more accurately evaluate the flamespread hazards of this type of product, HDPE and PPused as interior finishes (mainly in restroom partitions)must now be tested using the room corner burn test versus the typical Steiner tunnel test.

901.8PUMP AND RISER ROOM SIZE

In order to facilitate the maintenance of fireprotection systems, the riser rooms shall bedesigned with adequate space for all equipment necessary for the installation and maintenance of the system.

903.2.2SPRINKLERS IN AMBULATORY CARE FACILITIES

A floor by floor basis will now be used to regulate automatic sprinkler systems for Group B ambulatory care facilities.

903.2.4, 903.2.7, 903.2.9FURNITURE STORAGE AND DISPLAY IN GROUP F-1, M, and S-1 OCCUPANCIES

Occupancies that store display, or manufactureupholstered furniture or mattresses now requireautomatic sprinkler systems. Such requirementsare based on the area of the occupancy

903.2.11.3 FLORIDA SPECIFICFIRE SPRINKLERS IN BUILDINGS 3 STORIES OR MORE IN HEIGHT

Any building 3 stories or more, shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 903.1Exceptions:1. Single and two-family dwellings2. Stand alone parking garage separated from other structures by 20 feet3. Telecommunications spaces in telecom buildings meeting FBC and State Fire Marshall standards4. Telecommunications spaces if it is equipped with:

. Air Sampling smoke detection

. Remote, proprietary, or central fire alarm monitoring

. Automatic smoke exhaust system

. 1 hr. fire-resistance separation wall from adjacent area

. 2 hrs. floor/ceiling assembly separating space from adjacent floors

. All other areas have sprinkler systems5. Sprinkler systems installed per standards (NFPA/FBC)

906.1PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IN GROUP R-2 OCCUPANCIES

Provided a complying extinguisher is providedwithin each individual dwelling unit, portablefire extinguishers are no longer required inGroup R-2 occupancies in many common and public areas

907.2.1FIRE ALARMS SYSTEMS IN GROUP A OCCUPANCIESGroup A occupancies not constructed as separate fire areas will be considered a single occupancy for applying provisions related to manual fire alarm requirements.

907.2.9.3SMOKE DETECTION IN GROUP R-2 COLLEGE BUILDINGS

A smoke detection system, tied into the occupant notification system, is now required in certain publicand common spaces of Group R-2 college and universitybuildings, and the required smoke alarms within individual dwelling and sleeping units must be interconnectedwith the building’s fire alarm and detection system.

907.2.11.3WIRELESS INTERCONNECTION OF SMOKE ALARMS

Allowances for the use of wireless alarms has now been included for smoke alarm interconnection requirements applicableto Group I-1 occupancies

908.7CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS

Carbon monoxide (CO) alarms are now required in newand existing buildings in Group R and I Occupancies withattached garages of fuel-burning appliances.

Florida Specific: Relocated fromFBC-B 2010, Section 916.

TABLE 1004.1.1 104.1.2 Maximum Floor Area Allowances per OccupantFunction of Space Occupant Load Factora

Floor Area in SQ.FT Per Occupant

Assembly 11 grossGaming Floors (keno, slots, etc. ) 30 netExhibit gallery and museum

Mall Buildings – covered and open See Section 402.8.2

1004.1.2 Design Occupant Load – Areas Without Fixed Seating

For SI: 1 square foot = 0,0929 m2

a. Floor area in square feet per occupantNote: No changes to remainder of table

1004.1.2DESIGN OCCUPANT LOAD – AREAS WITHOUT FIXED SEATING

An occupant load factor for museums andexhibit galleries has been established at 30 square feet per occupant.

1007ACCESSIBLE MEANS OF EGRESS

Florida Specific – Base code modifiedto require egress to comply with FBC-Aand the following sub-sections aremarked Reserved.

1008.1.1 FLORIDA SPECIFICSIZE OF DOORS

Any building that is less than 400 squarefeet and that is intended for use in conjunctionwith a one or two family residence is NOTsubject to door height and width requirements.

1008.1.2DOOR SWING

The occupant load used to determinethe door swing requirements is notto be based on an assigned or distributedoccupant load, but on the entire occupantload of the space served by the door.

1008.1.4.5 FLORIDA SPECIFICPROTECTION DEVICES FOR EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE OPENINGS

This gives the allowance of temporary hurricane protection devices to be placed on emergency escape openings in Group R occupancies, during threat of a storm. Cannot be located within a garage without a door leading to the exterior, and must be on first floor.

1009, 1010INTERIOR STAIRWAYS AND RAMPS

Revisions have been made throughout the code tocoordinate the provisions for unenclosed interiorstairways and ramps that can be used as a portionof the means of egress.

1009.1INTERIOR STAIRWAYS AND RAMPS

Section 1009.1 has been clarified to applyto any stairway serving occupied portionsof a building including “convenience” stairways.

1011.2FLOOR-LEVEL EXIT SIGNS IN GROUP R-1

Where general-use exit signs are required in Group R-1occupancies, low-level exit signs must also be providedin the means of egress serving the guest rooms.

1012.2HANDRAIL HEIGHT

Transition pieces of a continuous handrailare now permitted to exceed the maximumpermitted handrail height.

1012.3.1, 1012.8HANDRAIL GRASPABILITY

A minimum cross-section dimension has now been established for thegraspability of noncircular Type Ihandrails.

1013.1, 1013.8GUARDS AT OPERABLE WINDOWS

The guard requirements for operable windows havinga sill height more than 72 inches above the finished grade have been relocated from Chapter 14 to thegeneral guard provisions of Chapter 10.

1021.2EXITS FROM STORIES

Exits are now permitted to be arranged where they servea portion of a story instead of requiring that all of therequired exits from the story be accessible to all of theoccupants.

1021.2EXIT FROM MIXED OCCUPANCY BUILDINGS

The way to determine if a single exit is allowed toserve the combined occupant load from differentoccupancies is now a ratio equations.

1021.2.(1) TABLE EXITS FROM STORIES

1021.2.3SINGLE-STORY OR MULTI-STORY DWELLING UNITS

A new section clarifies when a single exit is permittedwithin or from an individual dwelling unit. Changes toSection 1021.2 and the tables will also provide asecond option for compliance

1021.2.3EXITS FROM STORIES

A new section clarifies when a single exit ispermitted within or from an individual dwellingunit. Changes to Section 1021.2 and the tableswill also provide a second option for compliance.

1022.5EXCLOSURE PENETRATIONS OF INTERIOR EXIT STAIRWAYS

Penetrations of the outside membrane of a fire barrier utilized to enclose an interior exit stairor ramp are now permitted provided thepenetration is properly protected.

1203.1MECHANICAL VENTILATION REQUIRED

If a dwelling unit is tested with a blower door and itis determined that there is not an adequate numberof air changes provided in the building, the optionof natural ventilation rather than mechanical nowunavailable.As building envelopes get tighter, mechanical ventilation may become necessary to maintain indoor air quality.

1203.2VENTILATION OF ATTIC SPACES 2 OF 2

Exceptions:2. Net free cross-ventilation area shall be permitted toreduced to 1/300, where a Class I or II vapor barrier isinstalled on the warm-in-winter side of the ceiling.3. The building official can determine if attic ventilation is necessary due to climate or atmospheric conditions.

1404.5.1 FLORIDA SPECIFICALUMINUM SIDING

The change is giving direction that the siding shall conform to the requirements of AAMA 1402as modified by Florida Amendment TAS 202 and203 in the HVHZ.

1404.12POLYPROPYLENE SIDING

Due to changes in building materialspolypropylene siding are now regulated for:1. Flame-spread2. Testing requirements.3. Fire-separation distance.

TABLE 1503.2 METALFLASHING MATERIAL

MINIMUMMATERIAL THINKNESS - GAGE WEIGHT ( LBS

(IN) PER SQ FT )

COPPER 1(16 OZ)

ALUMINUM 0.024

STAINLESS STEEL 28

GALVANIZED STEEL 0.0179 26(zinc coated G90)

ALUMINUM ZINC COATED STEEL 0.0179 26 (AZ50 Alum Zinc)

ZINC ALLOY

LEAD 2.5 (40 OZ)

PAINTED TERNE 1.25 (20 OZ)

1503.2 FLORIDA SPECIFICMETAL FLASHING MATERIALS

1503.4ROOF DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

The change gives specific reference of the Florida Building Code – Plumbing design and installation of roof drainage systemsin the Florida Building Code – Building.

1507.2.7 FLORIDA SPECIFICFLORIDA WIND ZONES

TABLE 1507.2.7 (1)Classification of Asphalt Roof Shingles per ASTM D 71558a

Max Basic Wind SpeedFrom Fig. 1609A, B, C or ASCE 7 V asd ASTM D 7158 ASTM D 3161

110 85 D, G, OR H A, D, or F116 90 D, G, OR H A, D, or F129 100 G OR H A, D, or F142 110 G OR H F155 120 G OR H F168 130 H F181 140 H F194 150 H F

1507.4.3.1 FLORIDA SPECIFICMETAL ROOF COVERINGS

TABLE 1507.4.3 (1) continuedMETAL ROOF CONVERINGS

ROOF COVERING TYPE STANDARD STANDARD APPLICATION RATE/THICKNESS

Hard Lead ……. 2 lbs / sq.ft.

Lead-coated Cooper ASTM B 101 ………..

Prepainted Steel ASTM A 755 ………..

Soft Lead 3 lbs / sq.ft.

Terne and terne-coated ……. Terne coating of 40 lbs oer double base box, field painted where applicable inaccordance with manufacturer’sinstallation instructions.

Zinc ……. 0.027 inch minimum thickness; 99.995electrolytic high grade zinc with alloyadditives of copper ( 0.8% - 0.20% ),titanium ( 0.07% - 0.12% ) and aluminum( 0.015% ).

1507.17 & 3111 – Photovoltaic Systems

This change adds that all photovoltaicelements including modules, shingles,or systems, must now meet the generalcode requirements for roofing materialsand rooftop structures.

Section 3111 is an addition that statesthat all solar photovoltaic panels andmodules shall comply with the requirementsof the code as well as the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

1509ROOFTOP STRUCTURES

In Addition to several technical changes, theprovisions addressing rooftop structures havebeen reformatted to better organize and clarifythe requirements.

1509.6.4 FLORIDA SPECIFICEQUIPMENT OR APPLIANCES ON ROOFS OR ELEVATED STRUCTURES

If access to equipment or appliances is on theroof or elevated surfaces above 16 feet, theaccess will be a permanent approved means.the access shall not require climbing overobstructions greater than 30” or walking onroof pitches greater than 4/12 ( 33% ).

TABLE 1604.3Deflection Limits

This change clarifiesdeflection limits for roofand wall members supporting plaster or stucco.

Note: There are Florida Specific amendments tothis table. One to addmembers supportingscreen surface and adding Note J allowingscreen surfaces to have25% solid area to allowfor kick plates.

TABLE 1604.3Deflection Limits a, b, c, h, I

CONSTRUCTION L S or Wa D + Ldg

Roof Members eSupporting plaster or stucco I/360 I/360 I/240CeilingSupporting non plaster ceiling I/240 I/240 I/180Not supported ceiling I/180 I/180 I/120Floor Members I/360 --- I/240Exterior Walls and InteriorFinishesWith plaster or stucco finishes ---- I/360 ----With other brittle finishes ---- I/240 ----With flexible finishes ---- I/120 ----Farm buildings ---- ----- I/180Greenhouses ---- ----- I/120

TABLE 1604.3 DEFLECTION LIMITS

This change clarifies deflection limits forroof and wall memberssupporting plaster or stucco.

Footnote F was also modified for the update to the newultimate wind loads in the 2010 ASCE/SEI 7(ASCE 7-10 ), Minimum DesignLoads for Buildingsand Other Structures.

f. The wind load is permitted to be taken as 0.7 0.42 times the “componentandcladding “ load for the purpose of determining deflection limits herein.

TABLE 1604.3 ContinuedDeflection Limits a, b, c, h, I

1604.5RISK CATEGORIES 1 OF 4

Because the term “occupancy” relates to the nonstructural fire and fife provisions, not therisks associated with structural failure, which could pose substantial risk to the public, the term of “occupancy category” has been changed to “risk category” to reflect the intended meaning and to align terminology used in ASCE 7-10.Because the term “occupancy category” occurs in so many chapters of the code, the entire code change text is too extensive to be included here.

Occupancy Risk Category Nature of Occupancy

I Buildings and other structures that represent a low hazard to human lifein the event of failure, including but not limited to:. Agricultural facilities. Certain temporary facilities. Minor storage facilities. Screen enclosures

II Buildings and other structures except those listed in RiskCategories I, III, and IV

TABLE 1604.5Occupancy Risk Category of Buildings and Other Structures 1 of 3



Buildings and other structures that represent a substantial hazard to human life in the event of failure, including but not limited to:

. Buildings whose primary occupancy is public assembly with an occupant load> 300.

. Buildings elementary school, secondary school or day care facilitieswith an occupant load > 250.

. Buildings containing adult education facilities, such as colleges anduniversities, with an occupant load > 500.

. Group I-2 occupancies with an occupant load of 50 or more resident care III recipients but not having surgery or emergency treatment facilities.

. Group I-3 occupancies.

. Any other occupancy with an occupant load greater than 5.000a.

. Power-generating station water treatment facilities for potable water, waste water treatment facilities and other public utility not included in Risk Category IV.

. Buildings and other structures not included in Risk Category IV containing quantities of toxic or explosive materials that:

Exceed maximum allowable quantities per control area as given in Table 307.1(1) or307.1(2) or per outdoor control area in accordance with the Florida Fire Prevention Code; and Are sufficient to pose a threat to the public if released b.

TABLE 1604.5Occupancy Risk Category of Buildings and Other Structures 2 of 3



Buildings and other structures designated as essential facilities, including but notlimited to:. Group I-2 occupancies having surgery or emergency treatment facilities.. Fire, rescue, ambulance and police stations and emergency vehicle garages.. Designated earthquake, hurricane or other emergency shelters.. Designated emergency preparedness, communications and operations centers

and other facilities required for emergency response.. Power-generating stations and other public utility facilities required as

IV emergency backup facilities for Risk Category IV structures.. Buildings and other structures containing quantities of highly toxic materials

that:Exceed maximum allowable quantities per control area as given in Table307.1(2) or per outdoor control area in accordance with the Florida Fire Prevention Code, and Are sufficient to pose a threat to the public if released b.

. Aviation control towers, air traffic control centers and emergency aircrafthangars.

. Buildings and other structures having critical national defense functions.

. Water storage facilities and pump structures required to maintain waterpressure for the suppression.

TABLE 1604.5 Occupancy Risk Category of Buildings and Other Structures 2 of 3

1604.5RISK CATEGORIES – FOOTNOTES 4 OF 4

a. For purposes of occupant load calculation, occupancies required by Table 1004.1.2 to use gross floor area calculations shall be permitted to use net floor areas to determine the total occupant load.b. Where approved by the building official, the classification of buildings and other structures as Risk Category III or IV based on their quantities of toxic, highly toxic, or explosive materials is permitted to be reduced to Occupancy Category II, provided it can be demonstrated by a hazard assessment in accordance with Section 1.5.3 of ASCE 7 that a release of toxic, highly toxic, or explosive materials is not sufficient to pose a threat to the public.

1605.2 1 of 3LOAD COMBINATIONS USING STRENGTH DESIGN LOAD AND RESISTANCE FACTOR DESIGN

This change is a coordination of the Florida BuildingCode – Building with Section 2.3 of ASCE 7-10, andexpanded to include loads due to fluids, F, and other lateral pressures, H, as well as ice loads.

The self straining load, T, was deleted from the loadcombinations because it is indirectly accounted forunder Section 1605.2.2 for other loads.

1605.2 LOAD COMBINATIONS USING STRENGTH DESIGN LOAD AND RESISTANCE FACTOR DESIGN 2 OF 3

1.4(D + F) (Equation 16-1)1.2(D 1 + F + T) + 1.6(L + H) + 0.5 (L, or S or R) (Equation 16-2)1.2(D + F) + 1.6 (L, or S or R) + 1.6H + (f, L 0r 0.8 0.5W) (Equation 16-3)1.2(D + F) + 1.6 1.0W f,L + 1.6H 1 0.5 (L or S or R) (Equation 16-4)1.2(D + F) + 1.0E f,L + 1.6H f2S (Equation 16-5)0.9(D 1+ 1.6 1.0W1 1.6H (Equation 16-6)0.9(D + F) + 1.0E 1 1.6H (Equation 16-7)where:f1 = 1 for floors in places of public assembly, for live loads excess of 100 pounds per square foot (4.79 kn/m2), and for parking garages, = and 0.5 for other live loads.f2 = 0.7 for roof configurations (such as saw tooth) that do not shed snow off the structure, and = 0.2 for other roof configurations.

1605.2 3 OF 3LOAD COMBINATIONS USING STRENGTH DESIGN LOAD AND RESISTANCE FACTOR DESIGN.

Exceptions:1. Where other factored load combinations are specifically required by the other provisions of this

code, such combinations shall take precedence.2. Where the effect of H resists the primary variable load effect, a load factor of 0.9 shall be included

with H, where H is permanent, and H shall be set to zero for all other conditions.

1605.3 1 OF 4LOAD COMBINATIONS USING ALLOWABLE STRESS DESIGN

This change is a combination of the Florida Building Code –Building with Section 2.4 of ASCE 7-10, and expanded toinclude loads due to fluids, F, and other lateral pressures,H, as well as ice loads.

The self straining load, T was deleted from the loadcombinations because it is indirectly accounted for under Section 1605.3.2.1 for other loads.


D + F (Equation 16-8)D + H + F + L + T (Equation 16-9)D + H + F + (L, or S or R) (Equation 16-10)D + H + F + 0.75(L + T) + 0.75 (L, or S or R) (Equation 16-11)D + H + F + (0.6W or 0.7E) (Equation 16-12)D + H + F + 0.75 (0.6W ) + 0.75L + 0.75 (L, or S or R) (Equation 16-13)D + H + F + 0.75 (0.7E) + 0.75L + 0.75S (Equation 16-14)0.6D + 0.6W + H (Equation 16-14 15)0.6(D + F) + 0.7E + H (Equation 16-15 16)

1605.3 3 OF 4LOAD COMBINATION USING ALLOWABLE STRESS DESIGN

Exceptions:1-2. No changes3. Where the effect of H resists the primary variable load effect, a load factor of 0.6 shall be included with H, where H is permanent, and H shall be set to zero for all other conditions.4. In Equation 16-15, the wind load, W is permitted to be reduced 10 percent for design of the foundation other than anchorage of the structure to the foundation in accordance with Exception 2 of Section 2.4.1 of ASCE 7.5. In Equation 16-16, 0.6D is permitted to be increased to 0.9D for design of special reinforced masonry shear wall complying with Chapter 21.


Alternative Base Load CalculationsD + L + (L, or S or R) (Equation 16-17)D + L + (0.6wW) (Equation 16-18)D + L + 0.6wW + S/2 (Equation 16-19)D + L + S + 0.6w W/2 (Equation 16-20)D + L + S + E/1.4 (Equation 16-21)0.9 D + E/1.4 (Equation 16-22)

No changes to Exceptions.

1607.1MINIMUM LIVE LOADS

This change is a modification and update to coordinate and align with the live loads ofChapter 4 and Table 4-1 in ASCE 7-10.

1607.1 1 OF 9MINIMUM LIVE LOADS

TABLE 1607.1 – MINIMUM UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED LIVE LOADS, LO, AND MINIMUM CONCENTRATED LIVE LOADSg

Occupancy or Use Uniform (psf) Concentrated (lbs)

1. Apartments (see residential)2. Access floor system

Office Use 50 2,000Computer Use 100 2,000

3. Armories and drill rooms 150m ------4. Assembly Areas and theaters

Fixed seats (fastened to floor) 60m

Follow spot projections and control rooms 50m

Lobbies 100m

Moveable seats 100m -------Stages and floors 150m

Platforms(Assembly) 100Other Assembly Areas 100m


Occupancy or Use Uniform (psf) Concentraded (lbs)

5. Balconies (exterior) and decksh Same occupancy served

6. Bowling Alleys 757. 6. Catwalks 40 3008. 7. Cornices 60 ----9. 8. Corridors ----

First Floor 100Other Floors Same occupancy served

except as indicated

10. Dance halls and ballrooms 100 -----

10. 9. Dining rooms and restaurant 100m -----

TABLE 1607.1 MINIMUM UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED LIVE LOADS, LO , AND MINIMUM CONCENTRADED LIVE LOADSg



10. Dwellings (see residential)13. 11. Elevator Machine room grating (area 2 in x 2 in) ----- 30014. 12. Finish light floor plate construction (area 1in x 1 in) ----- 20015. 13. Fire Escapes 100

On single family dwellings 4016. 14. Garages (passenger vehicles only) 40m Not a

Trucks and buses See Section 1607.7 See Section 1607.717. Grandstands (see stadiums and arena bleachers ----- ------18. Gymnasiums, main floors and balconies 100 ------

TABLE 1607.1 – MINIMUM UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED LIVE LOADS, Lo, AND MINIMUM CONCENTRADED LIVE LOADSg


TABLE 1607.1 – MINIMUM UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED LIVE LOADS, Lo, AND MINIMUM CONCENTREDED LIVE LOADSg


10. 15. Handrails, guards and grab bars See Section 1607.820. 16. Helipads See Section 1607.6 21. 17. Hospitals

Corridors above first floor 80 1,000 Operating rooms, laboratories 60 1,000 Patient rooms 150hm 1,000

22. 18. Hotels (see residential) ------- -----23. 19. Libraries

Corridors above first floor 80 1,000Reading rooms 60 1,000Stack rooms 150 hm 1,000

23. 20. Manufacturing Heavy 250m 3,000Light 125m 2,000


TABLE 1607.1 – MINIMUM UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED LIVE LOADS, Lo, AND MINIMUM CONCENTRATED LIVE LOADSg


24. 21 Marquees 75 ------25. 22 Office buildings

Corridors above first floor 80 2,000File and computer rooms shall be designed for actual loads ----- ------Lobbies and first floor corridors 100 2,000Office 50 2,000

26. 23. Penal institutionsCell blocks 40 -------Corridors 100

24. Recreational UsesBowling alleys, poolrooms, and similar uses 75m

Dance halls and ballrooms 100m

Gymnasiums 100m

Reviewing stands, grandstands, and bleachers 100c,m

Stadiums and arenas with fixed seats 60c,m


TABLE 1607.1 – MINIMUM UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED LIVE LOADS, Lo, AND MINIMUM CONCENTRATED LIVE LOADSg.


27. 25. Residential One and two family dwellings

Uninhabitable attics w/o storage 10Uninhabitable attics with limited storage i,j,k 20Habitable attics and sleeping rooms 30 ---------All other areas 40

Hotels and multi-family dwellingsPrivate rooms and corridors serving them 40Public roomsm and corridors serving them 100

28. Reviewing stands grandstands and bleachers Notec

1607 7 OF 9MINIMUM LIVE LOADSTABLE 1607.1 – MINIMUM UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED LIVE LOAD, Lo, AND MINIMUM CONCENTRATED LIVE LOADSg


29. 26. RoofsAll roof surfaces subject to maintenance workers 300Awning and canopies:Fabric construction supported by a lightweight rigid 5skeleton structure Nonreducible

All other construction 20Ordinary flat, pitched and curved roofs (that are not occupiable) 20Where primary roof members are exposed to a work floor, atsingle panel points of lower chord of roof trusses or any pointalong primary structural members supporting roots: Over manufacturing, storage warehouses & repair garages 2,000 All other occupancies primary roof members 300 Occupiable roofs: Roof gardens 100Assembly areas 100mAll other similar areas Note 1 Note 1


TABLE 1607.1 - MINIMUM UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED LIVE LOADS, Lo, AND MINIMUM CONCENTRATED LIVE LOADSg


30. 27. SchoolsClassrooms 40 1,000Corridors above first floor 80 1,000First floor corridors 100 1,000

31. 28. Scuttles, skylight ribs, and accessible ceilings ------- 20032. 29. Sidewalks, vehicle driveways, and yards

subject to trucking 250 d,m 8,000 e33. Skating rinks 100 -----34. Stadiums and Arenas

Bleachers 100 ------Fixed Seats (fastened to floor) 60

35. 30. Stairs and Exits Note fOne and two family 40 300 fAll other 100 300 f



36. 31. Storage warehouses (shall be designed for heavier loads if required for anticipated storage)Heavy 250mLight 125m

37. 32. StoresRetail First Floor 100 1,000Upper floors 75 1,000 Wholesale all floors 125 m 1,000

38. 33. Vehicle barrier systems See Section 1607.8.330. 34. Walkways and elevated platforms

(other than exitways) 60 ------40. 35 Yards and t erraces, pedestrians 100 m

TABLE 1607.1 – MINIMUM UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED LIVE LOADS, Lo, AND MINIMUM CONCENTRATED LIVE LOADSg

1608.3 & 1611.2PONDING INSTABILITY

The definition of susceptible bay was added toChapter 2 to coordinate with ASCE 7, and to identify where ponding must be considered in roofdesign, 1608.3 addresses this with snow load conditions, which is not applicable in FL. However, 1611.2 addresses the instability for rain load conditions.Susceptible bay provisions apply solely to roofs with a slope less than ¼-inch per foot; or on which water is impounded upon it, in whole or in part, and the secondary drainage system is functional but the primary drainage system is blocked. Any roof with a slope of ¼-inch per foot or greater towards points of free drainage is NOT a susceptible bay.

1609DETERMINATION OF WIND LOADS

This change is an update and coordination withthe latest wind load provisions in ASCE/SEI 7(ASCE 7-10) and the wind load maps are based on V ult which produces a strength level wind loadsimilar to seismic load effects.

1609

Figure 1609A Ultimate Designwind Speeds, V ult, for Risk Category II Buildings and otherStructures

1609

Figure 1609B Ultimate Designwind Speeds, V ult, for Risk Category III and IV Buildings andother Structures

1609

Figure 1609C Ultimate Designwind Speeds, V ult, For RiskCategory I Buildings and OtherStructures

1609DETERMINATION OF WIND LOADS

TABLE 1609.3.1 Wind Speed Conversions a,b,c

V ul 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200

V asd 78 85 93 101 108 116 124 132 139 147 155

a. Linear interpolation is permittedb. V asd = nominal design wind speed applicable to methods specified in Exceptions

1 through 5 of Section 1609.1. 1c. V ult = ultimate design wind speeds determined from Figures 1609A, 1609B, or 1609C.

1609.1.2 FLORIDA SPECIFICPROTECTION OF OPENINGS – STORAGE SHEDS AND SUNROOMS

Storage Sheds that are less than 720 s.f. are not requiredto comply with the windborne debris standards of the code.

Sunrooms, balconies or enclosed porches constructed under existing roofs or decks are not required to be protected provided the spaces are separated from the building interior by a wall and all openings are protected.

1609.4.2 FLORIDA SPECIFICSURFACE ROUGHNESS DEFINITION C REVISED

Surface Roughness C. Open terrain with scattered obstructions having heights generally less than 30 feet (9144 mm). This category includes flat open country, and grasslands. This surface roughness shall also apply to any building located within surface roughness B-type terrain where the building is within 100 feet horizontally in any direction of open areas of surface roughness C or D-type terrain that extends more than 600 feet (182.9 m) in the upwind direction and a width greater than 150 feet.

Carried forward form 2010 FBC, B.

CHAPTER 17SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

The previous conflicts about what specific items require special inspections, and what information is required to be included has been clarified andcoordinated.

Florida Specific Provision has these sections dealingwith Special Inspections marked as Reserved.

1710.5EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOOR ASSEMBLIES –TESTING

Florida Specific amendment to allow the continue requirements relating to window and door testing, and the interchange of tested door hardware onproduct approved doors.

FLORIDA SPECIFIC

1710.8 FLORIDA SPECIFICIMPACT RESISTANT COVERINGS – LABELS

This includes changes for all impact resistant coverings, their labels, the location of the labels, and installation guides.Label must contain:1. Product approval holder name and address.2. All applicable methods of approval. Methods of approval include, but are not limited to Miami-Dade NOA;

Florida Building Commission, TDI Product Evaluation; ICC-ES.3. The test standard or standards specifies at Section 1609.1.2, including standard referenced within the test

standards specified at Section 1609.1.2 used to demonstrate code compliance.4. For products with a Florida Product Approval Number or a Miami-Dade County Building and Neighborhood

Compliance Department Notice of Acceptance Number (NOA), such numbers shall be included on the label.

1710.9 FLORIDA SPECIFICSOFFIT – INTALLATION, TESTING, PRODUCT APPROVAL & LABELS

This amendment includes requirements forProduct Approval, Label, and what informationmust be provided on the label.

1807.2.4 FLORIDA SPECIFICREINFORCEMENT OF MASONRY RETAINING WALLS

Masonry walls shall be designed in accordance with TMS 402/ACI 530/ASCE 5 as an alternative to using Table 1807.2.4. Fully grouted with a minimum 1500 psi, and mortar shall be type M or S and laid in running bond.

1816 FLORIDA SPECIFICTERMITE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

The provision from the current 2010 FloridaBuilding Code has been carried forward. Thecontract requirement for “baiting systems”was deleted from the code and a referenceto Florida Statute 482 was inserted in it’splace.

19CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION

Due to the provisions related to concrete constructionare contained in the 2011 edition of ACI 318, BuildingCode Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary, that have been removed, only thoseprovisions that reference ACI 318 have been deletedfrom Chapter 19.

1917 FLORIDA SPECIFICLIGHTWEIGHT INSULATING CONCRETE ROOF REQUIREMENTS

The 2010 Florida Code, Building provisions forthe use of lightweight insulating concrete roofswere carried forward from Section 1508 of thecode and renumbered to Section 1917 in thenew code.

2002, 2002.3, 2002.4 FLORIDA SPECIFICSCREEN ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS

The screen enclosure provisions fromthe 2010, FBC, Building including theprovisions for labeling of panel to beremoved during potential wind events.

2101.2DESIGN METHODS FOR MASONRY STRUCTURES

This is an addition of the newly referencedTMS 403-10, Direct Design Handbook forMasonry Structures, a masonry designstandard, providing a direct design methodsfor simple single-story, concrete masonrybearing-wall structures.

2114 FLORIDA SPECIFICTERMITE REQUIREMENTS

The termite provisions from the 2010,FBC, Building including termite inspection are carried forward as Florida Specific amendments.

2206COMPOSITE STRUCTURAL STEEL AND CONCRETE STRUCTURES

Due to the new section for composite Structures of structural steel and concrete in the 2010 editionof AISC 341, the requirement for substantiatedevidence of performance as intended by Part II of AISC 341 has been deleted.

2306ALLOWABLE STRESS DESIGN

The provisions in Section 2306 addressing the allowable stress designof wood structures have been coordinated with those in the 2008edition of the AF&PA standard, Special Design. Provisions for Wind and Seismic (SDPWS-08).

Refer to Code Change S208-09/10 in the 2012 IBC Code ChangesResource Collection for the complete text and history of thecode change.

2307LOAD AND RESISTANCE FACTOR DESIGN

The provisions in Section 2307 addressing the loadand resistance factor design of wood structures woodstructures have been coordinated with the 2008 editionof the AF&PA standard, Special Design Provisions forwind and Seismic (SDPWS-08).

2406.1 & 2406.4SAFETY GLAZING – HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS

In order to provide more clarity and consistencybetween the Florida Building Code – Residentialand the Florida Building Code – Building, thehazardous locations have been identified in theglazing provisions have been reorganized.

2406.2SAFETY GLAZING – IMPACT TEST

Previsions references to Tables 2406.2(1) and 2406.2(2) was provided to establish test criteria for safety glazing.However, it did not address all hazardous locations. This change revises and Imposes a more restrictive test methods. Higher Impact requirements will applyunless the tables allow for a lower impact test to be used.

2510.6WATER-RESISTIVE BARRIERS FOR STUCCO APPLICATIONS

In order to reduce the likelihood of moisture gettinginto the building, detailed requirements have beenprovided for the installation of the two layers ofweather-resistive barriers that are required behindstucco-covered exterior walls.

Exception: Water-resistive barrier applied overwood-based sheathing greater than 60 minuteGrade D Paper, separated by a non-water absorbinglayer or drainage space.

2603.4.1.14FOAM PLASTIC INSULATION INSTALLED IN FLOOR ASSEMBLIES

The use of 1/2-inch wood structural panels installedon the walking surface side of a floor assembly is nowpermitted as an alternative to the thermal barrier typically required where foam plastic insulation isinstalled within a floor assembly.This was created as a viable means of protectingthe foam plastic insulation.

2603.7 & 2603.8INTERIOR FINISH IN PLENUMS

This change now allows for three different option forseparating foam plastic insulation. Each of them havea variance in the relationship to maximum permittedflame-spread and smoke-developed rating index.

2603.10 & 2603.10.1SPECIAL APPROVAL OF FOAM PLASTICS

This change requires that regardless of the teststandard used, the smoke development of allassemblies that contain foam plastic is evaluated.

2610.3SLOPE REQUIREMENTS OF A DOME SKYLIGHT

The minimum slope dimension requirements of adome skylight have been revised.Rise of not less than 10% of the width of the dome,by not less than 3 inches.This change was brought about due to plasticskylights representing a potential means offire spread.

2612FIBER – REINFORCED POLYMER

Fiber-reinforced polymer installed on an exterior wall has been reclassified as a required to be a Class A Flame spread material and is limited to10% of the exterior wall for any individual element or group of non-separated elements.

This change was done to clarify the definition and eliminated the term “fiberglass reinforced polymer.”

2902.2SINGLE-USER TOILET FACILITIES

In facilities where only one water closer is required,a two family or assisted-use toilet room may be provided as an acceptable alternativeAlso increased the maximum load for the exceptionon mercantile occupancies.

Exception:Separate facilities shall not e required for:1. For dwelling and sleeping units.2. Facility with total occupant load of 15 or less.3. Mercantile occupancies with maximum occupant load if 100 or less.

2902.3TOILET FACILITIES IN PARKING GARAGES

Parking garages are no longer required to have toiletfacilities. Only those garages that have parking attendants are required to have toilet facilitiesavailable to those employees.

2902.3.5LOCKING OF TOILET ROOM DOORS

The prohibition of locks on toilet room doorapplies to toilet rooms provided for the useof multiple occupants.

Family or assisted-use toilet rooms and singleuser toilet rooms could have locks.

2902.5REQUIRED DRINKING FOUNTAINS

Drink fountain locations are allowed to servemultiple tenant spaces, provided they arelocated within an appropriate distance ( lessthan 500 feet from most remote location ) andavailable and accessible (not one story or moreaway ) for the use of the occupants.

3007FIRE SERVICE ACCESS ELEVATOR

Many of the provisions addressing fire service accesselevators have now been coordinated with thoseapplicable to occupant evacuation elevators to ensurethat the fire service access elevators are able to continueto function and serve their intended purpose duringan emergency.

This includes automatic sprinklers and their monitoring, water protection, shunt trip and the structural integrity of hoistway enclosures and their lighting.

3001 – 3013 FLORIDA SPECIFICELEVATORS AND COVERYING SYSTEMSRegulation from the Florida Department of Business and ProfessionalRegulation were adopted for the construction of Elevators and Conveying

systems consistent with the 2010 FBC, B.

3008OCCUPANT EVACUATION ELEVATORS

Many of the provisions addressing fire service accesselevators have now been coordinated with those applicableto occupant evacuation elevators to ensure that the fireservice access elevators are able to continue to functionand serve their intended purpose during an emergency.

3105 FLORIDA SPECIFIC2010 FBC, B FLORIDA SPECIFIC AWNING PROVISIONS

The Florida specific language from the 2010 ,FBC, B was carried forward and amended in an effort to clarify the intent of the section while providing adequate regulation of this type of construction.

3108TELECOMMUNICATION AND BROADCAST TOWERS

This section has been modified so that the exemptions for seismic design that are not consistent with the requirementsof Chapter 16 and ASCE 7 are not applicable for the structural design of antenna supporting towers.

3109 FLORIDA SPECIFICSTRUCTURES SEAWARD OF A COASTAL CONSTRUCTION LINE PROVISIONS

Re-adoption of FDEP regulation for construction Seaward of the Coastal Construction control LimeIndividual County maps are available from the FloridaDepartment of Environmental Regulation at the URL below.

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/beaches/publications/cntymaps.htm# county-maps

3302.3, 3303.7, 3313FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION

The construction protection requirements of the Florida Fire Prevention Code Have been incorporated in the building code to ensure they are not overlooked.

OUT LINE AND TIME LINE ( 1 Hour )

History Intent Conflicts: Building and Fire Code Product Approval Intent Surcharge The Florida Building Code Code Conflicts Content Base Code Statewide Amendments Regional Concerns

Local Administrative Amendments Local Technical Amendments Materials & Methods Discrimination Local Amendment Life – Span Countrywide review boards Local Amendments cost, review and exemption Foundation Codes, modification Amendments to the foundation codes Yearly technical amendments Fiscal impact of statewide technical amendment Exempt from code

Building and Fire Code conflicts Appeal board decisions Specification standards and zoning provision Conclusion

OBJECTIVES:Upon completion of the course, contractorselectrical contractors, design professionals andbuilding code administrators will understand and be able to apply the requirements of the Florida Building Construction standards including the Florida Building Code and FloridaBuilding Commission, the genesis, the legislativeintent, the powers of the commission both general and special, building fire code conflictsthe foundation code amendments, code exceptions,review boards and appeals.

Introduction and History

Florida Building Code Intent

The Florida Building Code

Local Amendments

Foundation Code

Other Provisions

Conclusion

2014ADVANCED FLORIDA BUILDING CODE

Building Construction Standards the Florida

Building Code (One Hour) Advanced (ADV)

INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY

1. Introduction – Building Construction Standards.The Florida Statutes have very detailed requirements for the:

Adoption Amendment ( Local and State ) Interpretation of the Building Codes

2. History Serious statewide problem with an antiquated system of building code enforcement.The effect of this disaster was felt nationwide.Insurance Industry was in crisis;Hurricane Andrew 1992 Storm of Century;Tropical Storms Alberto & Beryl 1993-1994;Hurricanes Erin & Opal 1995.

Direct cause of Florida insurance crisis that has affected every homeowners in the Statethe failure to complain with and enforce thebuilding code.

WAKE UP CALL FOR FRORIDIANS

Four State recognized model rodesknown as “the State minimum buildingcodes”

3. Florida Building Code StudyGoverns Chiles established the Florida Building Code Study Commission( July 1996 ).

16 Months study that found a complex and contusing path work system of codes and regulations by more that 400 jurisdictionsThe result of the building codes study wasa number of specific recommendations all

The result of the building codes study wasa number of specific recommendations allcentered around the concept of a single state code.HB 4181 created the Florida Building Code.A document containing all the requirementsfor construction

4. Intent Future adoptions of the Florida BuildingCode would include the replacement of the base code with any amendments.

Necessary for uniform interpretation andenforcement.Standard Building Code, the Epcot Codeand the CA BO model one and two Family Dwelling Code.

The Florida Building Code incorporates all building construction standards.

Consistent standards throughout the state and full accessibility to informationon the standards.

In conclusion the legislature intendthe Florida Building Code to be:

A single set of documents Uniformly enforced Affordable

5. Conflicts: Building and Fire Codes

The legislature was very concerned about conflictbetween the Fire Prevention Code and the FloridaBuilding Code.

Legislature’s intent that designers and contractorswould not experience conflicting requirementswhich would create unnecessary delay, add coststo the building and reduce the effectiveness oflocal government.

6. Product Approval Intent The Florida Building Codes Study Commission

installation of products without proper testing and poor installation as one of the causes ofstructure failure during Hurricane Andrew.

Existing system of product evaluation and testingmaintained.

No conflicting requirements between the Florida Fire Prevention Code, the life safety code and theFlorida Building Code.

Potential conflicts in the codes and in enforcementare to be resolved by the State Fire Marshal and TheFlorida Building Commission.

Standards Building Code Evaluation process.

Dade County product approval process.

Underwriters Laboratory.

7. 9B-72 Covers the following eightcategories of products:

1. Exterior Doors2. Windows3. Panel walls4. Roofing products5. Shutters6. Skylights7. Structural Components8. New Technology

8. Surcharge

Fund the actions and operations of the Florida Building Commission.

A Surcharge is assessed on every permit.

The rate of the Surcharge is one-half cent per square foot under – roof flour space.

9. The Florida Building Code

When the Florida Building Code was proposed, the intent of the Legislationwas to have one document that wouldcontain within the covers, all of thebuilding code and five code regulationsfor every TYPE of Building in the State.

The Florida accessibility code is incorporated into the document and replaces chapter IIthe State Energy code replaces Chapter 13.

The Legislature does not permit the Florida Building Commission, nor any local Governmentto revive or amend the Florida AccessibilityCode for Building Construction.

10. Code Conflicts

The legislature wanted all codes that direct the construction of buildings in one documentso the Florida Fire Prevention Code and the Life

Safety Code are referenced in the Florida BuildingCode.

It was very important to the Legislative that noconflicts exist between the Florida Building Code,the Florida Fire Prevention Code and Lie Safety Code.

Conflicts are to be resolved by agreement between the Florida Building Commission and the State Fire Marshal in favor of the requirements that offers the greatest degreeof life safety.

Or alternatives that would provide an equivalentdegree of life safety and an equivalent methodof construction.

The Department of Financial Services Maintainsthe Fire Codes.

11. ContentThe Legislature tried to clarify the intent of

what should be in the code so the followingis a list of the contents.

This provisions are to be contained within the code include:

Structural Mechanical Plumbing Electrical

Energy Gas Systems Existing Buildings Historical Buildings Manufactured Building Elevators Coastal Construction Lodging Facilities Food sales and Food service facilities Health Care facilities (including assisted living facilities) Adult Day Care facilities Hospice Residential and Impatient facilities Facilities for the Control of Radiation hazards. Public or private educational facilities Swimming pool Correctional facilities

12. Base Code It was not the intent of the Legislature that

the Florida Building Commission take on theresponsibility to write the code.

The Florida Building Code was to be based onan existing model code and the code would be modified for any special provisions needed dueto the particular needs of the state.

The 2004 Florida Building Code is based on the2003 International Code.

13. Statewide Amendments

Administrative Local and Technical State Level Well Advertised Available on the commission website 45 days

prior to hearings by the TAC ¾ of the TAC Rulemaking under chapter 120 process.

The Florida Building Code is Law, so the process is one of amendment to the Law and is morethan a simple code charge.

In conclusion local governments can make technical and administrative amendments tothe Florida Building Code.

14. Regional Concerns

Incorporate provisions which address. Regional and local concern.

Soil conditions in the Panhandle Region. Hurricane wind provisions Termites

15. Local Administrative Amendments

Provide effective Management of the code enforcement system.

More stringent than the base code. Transmitted to the commission within 30 days

after enactment. Local amendments to the Florida Building Code

can be found on the building code informationsystem at www.floridabuilding.org

Local Administrative Amendments

Public hearing to determine need to

strengthen code based on local conditions

16. Local Technical Amendments

Local Technical

Amendments

Must be transmitted to

Florida Building Commission within

30 days

Must be transmitted to Florida Building

Commission within 30 days amendment dies when foundation code

edition changes

Technical Amendments include fiscal impact statement and meet technical amendment criteria.

Applies solely within the jurisdiction.

Are more stringent.

Are not adopted more than once every 6 months.

A public hearing is advertised in the newspaper10 days prior to the hearing.

17. Materials and Methods Discrimination

Local Technical amendments.

Can not discriminate against materials,products or construction techniques.

Can not introduce a new subject.

Made readily available, in 2 usable format.

Effective 30 days after amendment has beenreceived and published by the commission.

18. Local Amendment Life-Span

Local Technical amendments are only effective aslong as the Base code is in effect.

When the commission adopts a new Base code every third year, the amendments either haveto be readopted by the local jurisdiction, adopted in the Florida Building Code as a statewide

amendment or be stuck.

Commission shall review the amendmentsand adopt such amendment as part of theFlorida Building Code or rescind the amendment.

One Determines the edition of the FloridaBuilding Code applicable to a project whenthe application for permit is made.

19. Countrywide Review Boards

A countrywide review board must be established by interlocal agreement.

The compliance review board can determine ifthe amendment is not in compliance with thisparagraph ( 553.73 (7) (a) and has to notify local government.

The commission does not adjudicate the appeals but instead refers the appeal to an administrativelaw judge.

20. Local Amendments Costs

It was intended that amendments, especially local ones, be kept to aminimum.

Any amendment adopted under this paragraph shall include a fiscal impactstatement which documents the costsand benefits of the proposal amendment.

21. Local Amendments – Review and Exemption

The Florida Building Commission can review anylocal amendment and make non-binding“ recommendations “

No local amendments can be made to apply tostate or school district owned buildings, manufactured Buildings, or factory-built schoolbuildings approved by the commission, orprototype buildings.

Manufactured Buildings, factory-Builtschool building and prototype buildingsare all state regulated systems, and except for site and foundationrequirements, are exempt from local government regulation.

22. Foundation Codes

The commission is changed with updating the Florida Building Codeevery 3 years.

The SBCCI merged with the InternationalConference of Building officials ( ICBO )and the Building officials and Code Administrators (BOCA) to form the International Code Council ( ICC ).

The codes can be used as the “Foundation”of the Florida Building Code.

23. Foundation Codes-Modifications

When the Florida Building Code was created it was to be “based” on existing codes.

Paragraphs 553.73 (3) (a)-(d) shall be clearly marked in printed versions of the FloridaBuilding Code so that it is clear that these provisions are Florida-specific amendments to the foundation codes.

24. Amendments to the Foundation Codes

The commission can incorporate thecommission’s own interpretations, declaratory statements, appellate decisions,and approved statewide and local technicalamendments.

When an institute of standards organizationchanges a standard or condition referencedin the Florida Building Code, that change doesnot become effective until it has been adoptedby the commission.

The rule updating the Florida Building Codeshall not take effect until ( 6 ) months afterpublication of the updated code to allowindustry, design professionals and codeenforcement personnel the time to adjust

to the changed codes and process.

The commission may modify the provisionsto enhance those construction requirements.

25. Yearly Technical Amendments

The Florida Building Commission may approve technical amendments once each year for statewide or regional applications upon a finding that the amendment:

Technical Amendment Criteria1. Is needed in order to accommodate the

specific needs of this state.2. Has a reasonable and substantial connection

with the health, safety, and welfare of the general public.

3. Strengthens or improves the Florida BuildingCode, or in the case of innovation or newtechnology, will provide equivalent or better products or methods or systems of construction.

4. Does not discriminate against materials, products, methods, or systems ofconstruction of demonstrated capabilities.

5. Does not degrade the effectiveness of the Florida Building Code.

26. Fiscal Impact of Statewide Technical Amendments.

Statewide Technical Amendments evaluated to ensure that the amendments are truly required and are cost effective.

The Amendment Includes:

Fiscal impact statement.

The impact to local government.

The impact to property and building owners, as well as to industry.

27. Exempt from The Code

Exempt from The Florida Building Code:

Federally regulated and preempted buildings andstructures.

Railroads and ancillary facilities associated with the railroad.

Non residential farm buildings on farms. Temporary construction buildings or sheds.

Mobile or modular structures used as temporary offices except these must be accessible.

facilities of electric utilities, as defined in 5.366.02, which are directly involved in thegeneration, transmission, or distributionof electricity.

Temporary sets assemblies, or structures used incommercial motion picture or televisionproduction, or any sound recording equipment.

Non-habitable storage sheds with a floor area of 720 square foot or lets are exemptfrom wind-borne-debris-impact standards.

Chickees without electricity or plumbingconstructed by the Miccosukee Tribe of Indiansof Florida or the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

28. Building and Fire Code Conflicts

For the Fourth Time the legislature stipulatesconflict resolution between the building andFire Prevention Codes.

The conflict resolution has to be for a specificproject between the building official and thefire official.

The resolution has to provide the greatest degreeof life safety or alternatives or alternatives which would provide an equivalent degree of life safety.

This decision is appealable to the localappeals board that has fire safety responsibilities.

29. Appeals Board DecisionsIf unable to agree on a resolution to the

conflict the local administrative board shallresolve the conflict in favor of the code which offers the greatest degree of life safety.

Join Committee: Members of the Florida Building Commission. Fire Code Advisory Council.

30. Specification Standards and Zoning Provisions

Wind load design standards developed by nationalorganizations for one and two family dwellings must be approved by the Florida Building Commission.

Land use and Zoning requirements does not apply to the building code.

The Building Code can not be used to prevent the siting of correctional facilities, juvenile justice facilities or State Universities, Community Colleges or Public Education Facilities.

31. Conclusion

You have had an overview of the Advanced Florida Building Code Course.This course is part of a four part series on building requirements based on Florida Statutes Chapter 553.

Advanced FBC Enforcement andEducation.

Advanced FBC Permits and Application

Advanced FBC The Florida BuildingCommission.

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