Proposed Modification to
the
Modification #: Section
553.73,
Name: Paul
Coats, PE, CBO
Address: 4695
Hannah Drive, Rock Hill, SC 29732
E-mail: pcoats@awc.org
Phone: 803-980-7304
Fax:
Code: Florida Building
Code - Residential
Section #: Chapter
43
Text of Modification [additions underlined;
deletions stricken]:
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Fiscal Impact Statement [Provide documentation of the costs and benefits of
the proposed modifications to the code for each of the following entities. Cost data should be accompanied by a list of
assumptions and supporting documentation.
Explain expected benefits.]:
A. Impact to local entity
relative to enforcement of code:
No impact to local entity relative to
enforcement of code.
B. Impact to building and
property owners relative to cost of compliance with code:
No impact on building and property owners relative to cost of compliance
with the code.
C. Impact to industry
relative to cost of compliance with code:
No impact on industry relative to cost of compliance with the code.
Rationale [Provide an explanation of why you would like this Proposed Modification to the Florida Building Code.]: This WPPC guide is no longer referenced in the Florida Building Code, and was replaced by the guide associated with the AF&PA Wood Frame Construction Manual, which is correctly referenced under AF&PA. This is an editorial removal.
Please explain how the proposed modification meets the
following requirements:
1.
Has a reasonable and substantial
connection with the health, safety, and welfare of the general public: There is some possibility the old manual may
be used, but since it is no longer referenced in the code, it should not be
used.
2.
Strengthens or improves the code, and
provides equivalent or better products, methods, or systems of construction: Removes the reference to the document
completely, thus improving the code.
3.
Does not discriminate against materials,
products, methods, or systems of construction of demonstrated capabilities: Does not discriminate.
4.
Does not degrade the effectiveness of the
code: This improves the effectiveness
of the codes.
5. The
provisions contained in the proposed amendment are addressed in the applicable
international code. This is not applicable to the model code,
since the neither guide is referenced there.
6.
The
amendment demonstrates by evidence or data that the geographical jurisdiction
of Florida exhibits a need to strengthen the foundation code beyond the needs
or regional variations addressed by the foundation code, and why the proposed
amendment applies to this state. It
has been determined by the commission that reference to the new AF&PA
Guides, which are based on the WFCM, are desirable. This removes reference to the outdated one.
7. The proposed amendment was submitted or
attempted to be included in the foundation codes to avoid resubmission to the
Florida Building Code amendment process.
This is not applicable to
the model code, since the neither guide is referenced there.
8. Impact on small business: none.