2013 Update to the Florida Building Code:

Consideration of the Code Change Proposals [Second 45 – day review period]

This is to let you know that the actions and outcomes from the October 2012 Commission’s Technical Advisory Committee (TACs) meeting on the proposed code changes to the 2013 update to the Florida Building Code have been available for review and comment since October 31, 2012. The review period (2^nd 45 – day comment period) will end by midnight, December 14, 2012.

Statistical update as per actions from TACs:

Total number of mods received  970

Total number of mods approved  541 (56%)

                Statutes/state agency related                                                    191 (35%)

                HVHZ                                                                                                     67 (12%)

               Declaratory Statements related                                                     18 (3%)

                Correlation between sub-codes                                                    34 (6%)

                Correlation with ASCE 7 – 10                                                           10 (2%)

                Provisions specific to high wind areas including                 137 (25%)

                  Commission’s research/workgroups                    

                Others 

Approved by TACs as meeting Florida specific need         84 (16%)

In summary: 86 % of the mods approved were consistent with the exceptions contained in legislation and the accommodation of Florida specific needs with respect to retaining the current Florida Building Code standards for wind resistance and prevention of water intrusion.

Upcoming meetings:

Hold on-site meetings in Gainesville 1/16-18/2013

Conference call/Webinar, if needed: 1/10-11&14/2013