Comments on the 2013 Update to the Florida Building Code to considered by the

Plumbing TAC

Meeting Date: August 1, 2013

Tracking ID	Florida Building Code, Plumbing Proposed Changes	Comments	TAC Action
P1	P2503.8.2 Testing. Reduced pressure principle, double check, double check detector and pressure vacuum breaker backflow preventer assemblies shall be tested at the time of installation, immediately after repairs or relocation and at least annually. Section 312.10.1 Inspections. Change to read as shown: 312.10.1 Inspections. Inspections Annual inspections shall be made of all backflow prevention assemblies and air gaps to determine whether they are operable. 312.10.2 Testing. Change to read as shown: 312.10.2 Testing. Reduced pressure principle, double check, pressure vacuum breaker, reduced pressure detector fire protection, double check detector fire protection, and spill-resistant vacuum breaker backflow preventer assemblies and hose connection backflow preventers shall be tested at the time of installation, and immediately after repairs or relocation and at least annually. The testing procedure shall be performed in accordance with one of the following standards: ASSE 5013, ASSE 5015, ASSE 5020, ASSE 5047, ASSE 5048, ASSE 5052, ASSE 5056, CSA B64.10 or CSA B64.10.1. (Mod P5041 / AS)	Glitch – (a) Conflicts within the updated code.
Tracking ID	Florida Building Code, Building Proposed Changes	Comments	TAC Action
FG1	Add Section 311 to read as follows: Carbon Monoxide Control Systems 311 Carbon monoxide control systems. See section 908.7 of the Florida Building Code, Building.	Glitch – (e) Changes to or inconsistencies with federal or state law.