August 16, 2016
Legal Report
Embassy
Suites
110 SE 17 St.
Ft.
Lauderdale, FLORIDA
STRUCTURAL TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) AND PRODUCT APPROVAL
PROGRAM OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (POC)
DS 2016-048 by Theodore Berman, P.E of Ted Berman and Associates
LLC
Question: Would
an opening protection system that is tested and analyzed for load resistance,
is non-porous in accordance with ASTM E1996, has been tested for cycling and is
used in accordance with aforesaid limits of use a. through k. be within the
exemption requirements of Section 1609.1.2 Protection of openings and not
require to be tested to an impact test?
Answer: The answer is No. The
product in question must also demonstrate compliance with the appropriate
impact resistance standard(s) as required by Section 1609.1.2.
DS 2016-050 by John Rosende of
Deco-Flash
Question: Does the product in
FL20760 fall within the scope of Product Approval Rule 61G20-3.001?
Answer: No,
this product is outside the scope of the state product approval program.
However, the product in question is subject to approval by the local authority
having jurisdiction
PLUMBING TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC)
DS 2016-049 by Gregory
Allen of Patriot Plumbing Corp of USA
Question: Is the build out on the left hand front corner
of the tub considered a sidewall or an obstruction? If no, is the water closet
compartment area measured from the centerline of the water closet to tub and
centerline of water closet to vanity?
Answer: The
answer is “Yes”. As per Section 405.3.1 of the 5th Edition
(2014) FBC, Plumbing, the build out in question is considered an
obstruction/sidewall and 15-inches of clearance would be required.
.