DRAFT 2007 Florida Specific Requirements Supplement

2007 Florida Building Code Merged with 2009 Supplement, Residential Volume

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Florida Supplement to the 2009 IRC

PREFACE. Change to read as shown:

The base codes for the 2010 edition of the Florida Building Code include: the International Building Code, 2009 edition; the International Plumbing Code, 2009 edition; the International Mechanical Code, 2009 edition; the International Fuel Gas Code, 2009 edition, the International Energy Efficiency Code, 2009 edition, the International Residential Code, 2009 edition; the International Existing Building Code, 2009 edition; the National Electrical Code, 2008 edition; the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developments Fair Housing Guidelines and; substantive criteria from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard 90.1-2001. State and local codes adopted and incorporated in the Code include the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction, the Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction and special hurricane protection standards for the High Velocity Hurricane Zone.

Add to read as shown.

Note: throughout the document, change International Building Code to Florida Building Code, Building; change the ICC Electrical Code to Chapter 27 of the Florida Building Code, Building; change the International Energy Conservation Code to Chapter 13 of the Florida Building Code, Building; change the International Existing Building Code to Florida Building Code, Existing Building; change the International Fire code to Florida Fire Prevention Code; change International Fuel Gas Code to Florida Building Code, Fuel Gas; change the International Mechanical Code to Florida Building Code, Mechanical; change the International Plumbing Code to Florida Building Code, Plumbing; change the International Residential Code to Florida Building Code, Residential.

CHAPTER 1: ADMINISTRATION

R101.1 Change to read as shown:

R101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Florida Building Code, Residential, and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as this code.

R101.2 Change to read as shown:

R101.2 Scope. The provisions of the Florida Building Code, Residential, shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one and twofamily dwellings and multiple singlefamily dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures.

Exceptions:

1. Live/work units complying with the requirements of Section 419 of the Florida Building Code, Building shall be permitted to be built as one- and two-family dwellings or townhouses. Fire suppression required by Section 419.5 of the Florida Building Code, Building when constructed under the Florida Building Code, Residential shall conform to Section 903.3.1.3 of the International Building Code.

2. Existing buildings undergoing repair, alteration or additions, and change of occupancy shall comply with the Florida Existing Building Code.

R101.2.1 The provisions of Chapter 1, Florida Building Code, Building, shall govern the administration and enforcement of the Florida Building Code, Residential.

R101.3 Intent. Change to read as shown.

R101.3 Intent. Reserved.

R102 through R114 Change to read as shown:

Sections R102 through R114, [use title for each section] Reserved.

CHAPTER 2: DEFINITIONS

R201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Change to read as shown:

R201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code such terms shall have meanings ascribed to them as in other code publications of the Florida Building Commission.

R201.4 Terms not defined. Change to read as shown:

R201.4 Terms not defined. Where terms are not defined through the methods authorized by this section, such terms shall have the meanings as defined in Websters Third New International Dictionary of the English Language Unabridged.

Section R201.5 is added to read as follows:

R201.5 Terms relevant to the energy provisions of Chapter 11 shall be as defined in Section N1100.7.3.

R202 DEFINITIONS. Change the following definition to read as shown:

ACCESSIBLE. Having access to but which first may require the removal of a panel, door or similar covering of the item described (see Readily Accessible)

Section R202, Definitions. Add the following definitions:

APPLICABLE GOVERNING BODY. A city, county, state, state agency or other political government subdivision or entity authorized to administer and enforce the provisions of this code, as adopted or amended. Also applies to administrative authority.

ARCHITECT. A Florida-registered architect.

AWNING: Any rigid or movable (retractable) roof-like structure, cantilevered, or otherwise entirely supported from a building. An awning is comprised of a lightweight rigid or removable skeleton structure over which an approved cover is attached.

BALLOON-FRAME CONSTRUCTION. A method of construction where the studs are continuous from floor to floor to the roof of the structure.

Section R202, Definitions. Revise the following definitions:

BASIC WIND SPEED. Three-second gust speed at 33 feet (10,058 MM) above the ground as given in Figure R301.2(4).

Overlap with Florida Specific Structural TAC

FBC

BRACED WALL LINE. A series of braced wall panels in a single story constructed in accordance with Section R602.2.10 for wood framing or Section R603.7 for cold-formed steel framing to resist racking from wind forces.

IRC 09 definition is changed. Resolve potential conflicts.

BRACEDWALL LINE. A straight line through the building plan that represents the location of the lateral resistance provided by the wall bracing.

BRACED WALL LINE, CONTINUOUSLY SHEATHED. A braced wall line with structural sheathing applied to all sheathable surfaces including the areas above and below openings.

BRACED WALL PANEL. A full-height section of wall constructed to resist in-plane shear loads through interaction of framing members, sheathing material and anchors. The panels length meets the requirements of its particular bracing method, and contributes toward the total amount of bracing required along its braced wall line in accordance with Section R602.2.10.1.

Section R202, Definitions. Add the following definitions:

CANOPY: Any fixed roof-like structure, not movable like an awning, and which is cantilevered in whole or in part self-supporting, but having no side walls or curtains other than valances not more than 18 inches (457 mm) deep. Lean-to canopies, fixed umbrellas and similar structures are included in this classification. Structures having side walls or valances more than 18 inches (457 mm) deep shall be classified as a tent as set forth herein.

CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM. A device for the purpose of detecting carbon monoxide, that produces a distinct audible alarm, and is listed or labeled with the appropriate standard, either ANSI/UL 2034 - 96, Standard for Single and Multiple Station CO Alarms, or UL 2075 - 04, Gas and Vapor Detector Sensor, in accordance with its application.

CIRCULAR STAIRS. A stairway with steps that result in a sweeping circular or curved pattern, but not spiral stairs.

COMMISSION. Means the Florida Building Commission created by this part.

Section R202, Definitions. Revise the following definition:

CONDITIONED SPACE. For energy purposes: See Space (a) conditioned space, Chapter 11, Section N1100.7.3. For mechanical purposes, an area, room or space being heated or cooled by any equipment or appliance.

Section R202, Definitions. Add the following definitions:

DECORATIVE CEMENTITIOUS COATING. A skim coat, as defined in ASTM C 926, of Portland cement-based plaster applied to concrete or masonry surfaces intended for cosmetic purposes.

ENGINEER. A Florida-registered engineer.

ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.

Local enforcement agency. Means an agency of local government with authority to make inspections of buildings and to enforce the codes which establish standards for design, construction, erection, alteration, repair, modification or demolition of public or private buildings, structures or facilities.

State enforcement agency. Means the agency of state government with authority to make inspections of buildings and to enforce the codes, as required by this part, which establish standards for design, construction, erection, alteration, repair, modification or demolition of public or private buildings, structures or facilities.

FABRIC COVERED FRAMEWORK (FCF): A non-pressurized structure which is composed of a rigid framework to support tensioned membrane or fabric which provides the weather barrier.

Section R202, Definitions. Revise the following definition:

FIRE SEPARATION DISTANCE. The distance measured from the building face to one of the following:

1. To the closest interior lot line; or

2. To the centerline of a street, an alley, easement or public way; or

3. To an imaginary line between two buildings on the lot.

The distance shall be measured at a right angle from the face of the wall.

FOAM PLASTIC INTERIOR TRIM. Foam plastic used as picture molds, chair rails, baseboards, handrails, ceiling beams, door trim and window trim and meeting the requirements of Section R314.6.

Section R202, Definitions. Add the following definitions:

FOSSIL FUEL. Coal, kerosene