Agenda
Technical Advisory Chairpersons (TAC)
10:00 A.M. October 17, 2013
Kissimmee, FL
1. Welcome and Opening Roll Call Chairman
Review and Approval of Agenda and August
2013 Minutes
Technical Advisory Committees (TACS) of the
Commission:
Chairperson
Chairman/FBC Dick
Browdy
Accessibility Jeffrey
Gross
Code
Administration Herminio
Gonzales
Structural James
Schock
Fire Hamid
Bahadori
Electrical John
Scherer
Energy Dale
Greiner
Mechanical Raphael
Palacios
Plumbing Robert
Boyer
Product Approval POC Jeff
Stone
Roofing Brian
Swope
Special Occupancy TBD
Swimming
Pools Tim
Tolbert
Definitions for “Research” and "Technical
Enrichment”
Research: An important
and necessary endeavor that aimed at studying specific code related
issue(s)/topics for the purpose of providing solutions to a specific problem or
future code change(s) directed at improving the implementation and enforcement
of the FBC. The issue to be researched
must be fully understood (i.e. with clear purpose of doing the research/goals);
clearly defined with specific scope of work/approach; and within budget.
Technical
Enrichment: An important and
necessary endeavor that is aimed at evaluating complex related code
issue(s)/topics for the purpose of providing educational/clarification
experience or alternative solutions directed at improving the implementation
and enforcement of the FBC. Method of
delivery for these matters is through workshop/TAC meetings with specific
participation of expert(s) in subject area of concern.
2. Review research Workplan/Timeline Mo
Madani
3. TAC considers, evaluates and recommends list of
research topics for consideration by the Commission.
A.
Presentations of
proposed research projects by proponents. (15 - minutes per project)
1.
Evaluate the seven Florida
Specific items in the Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction and
see if the research shows if the specific items need to be expanded,
reduced or eliminated. (Jeffrey Gross) Project
Files
2.
Review
of homes airtightness and ventilation approaches to the FBC. (Jim Cummings) Project Files
3.
Investigation
of Potential Benefits of Revising Exception 1 under FLORIDA BUILDING CODE,
ENERGY CONSERVATION, 101.4.7.1.1 Duct Sealing upon Equipment Replacement. (Jeff Sonne) Project Files
4.
An Assessment of Energy Efficient Methods of
Indoor Humidity Control in Florida Housing. (Oscar L. Calleja and Jim Cummings) Project Files
5.
Evaluate Draft-stopping performance within Type V combustible
concealed attic space. (Tony Apfelbeck) Project Files
6.
Evaluate the structural integrity of the fastening specification
for wood structural panels currently prescribed in the FBC. (Joe Belcher) Project Files
7.
Project to evaluate the efficacy of the AAF Guide and a sample of
popular engineering currently employed in the field with regard to the design
and construction of screen enclosures in high wind events. (Joe Belcher) Project Files
8.
Develop guidelines for strengthening a room or an area within an
existing home necessary to achieve an acceptable level of protection from
severe windstorm. (Jim Schock) Project Files
9.
Project to work with an
independent third party expert to evaluate the issue of corrosion of exterior
building system fasteners in the form of a survey/assessment research project.
The focus should be to clearly define the problem, analyze relevant issues and
to develop recommendations for actions going forward. (Roofing TAC) Project Files
10. Update the Energy Simulation Tool Technical Assistance Manual. (Energy TAC) - Withdrawn
B.
TAC evaluation of
each research project using the attached evaluation form. (1 1/2 hr.)
11.
Prioritization
of proposals based on immediate needs. Project Files
6. Adjournment Chairman