FLORIDA BUILDING COMMISSION

PLENARY SESSION

February 13, 2024

8:30 A.M.

THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD VIA

TELECONFERENCE/WEBINAR

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MEETING OBJECTIVES

Ø To Approve Regular Procedural Topics (Agenda and Minutes).

Ø To Consider/Decide on Chair's Discussion Issues/Recommendations.

Ø To Consider Whether to Approve the Promulgation of an Emergency Rule to Delay the Provisions of Section 718, Florida Building Code, Plumbing, 8th Edition (2023), upon Expiration of Emergency Rule 61G20ER23-3, F.A.C.

Ø To Receive an Update and Approve the Updated Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), Workplan.

Ø To Receive an Overview and Approve the Draft Florida Building Code, 9^thEdition (2026), Workplan.

Ø To Receive and Consider Letter of Certification of Equivalence to DOE – The 8^th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation to ASHRAE 90.1 – 2019.

Ø To Receive and Consider Letter of Certification of Equivalence to DOE - the residential energy building code “8^th. Edition (2023) Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation” to the updated edition of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

Ø To Review/Approve Energy Compliance Software for Compliance with the Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023), Energy Conservation.

Ø To Consider/Decide on Applications for Product Approval and Entity Approval.

Ø To Consider/Decide on Complaint by PGT Regarding FL 22267 E.S. Windows, Inc. and FL

17897.5 E.S. Windows, Inc.

Ø To Consider/Decide on Applications for Accreditor and Course Approval.

Ø To Consider/Decide on Applications for Waiver from Accessibility Requirements.

Ø To Receive a Legal Report Briefing.

Ø To Consider/Decide on Petitions for Declaratory Statements.

Ø To Receive/Decide on Reports and Recommendations from Committees.

Ø To Hear Public Comment.

Ø To Identify Needed Next Steps, Assignments, and Agenda Items for Next Meeting.

COMMISSION COMMITTEE ON SITE AND TELECONFERENCE/WEBINAR MEETINGS
January 8, 2024	9:00 a.m.	Existing Building Inspection Workgroup
January 23, 2024	9:00 a.m.	Mechanical Technical Advisory Committee
January 23, 2024	10:30 a.m.	Roofing Technical Advisory Committee
January 23, 2024	1:00 p.m.	Special Occupancy Technical Advisory Committee
January 23, 2024	2:30 p.m.	Energy Technical Advisory Committee
January 24, 2024	9:00 a.m.	Structural Technical Advisory Committee
January 24, 2024	1:00 p.m.	Swimming Pool Technical Advisory Committee
January 25, 2024	9:00 a.m.	Accessibility Technical Advisory Committee
January 25, 2024	10:00 a.m.	Code Administration Technical Advisory Committee
January 25, 2024	1:00 p.m.	Plumbing Technical Advisory Committee
January 25, 2024	2:30 p.m.	Fire Technical Advisory Committee
February 5, 2024	9:00 a.m.	Education Program Oversight Committee
February 5, 2024	10:00 a.m.	Product Approval Program Oversight Committee
February 5, 2024	2:00 p.m.	Accessibility Advisory Council Committee
February 9, 2024	10:00 a.m.	Energy Technical Advisory Committee

MEETING AGENDA—February 13, 2024

All Agenda Times—Including Adjournment—Are Approximate and Subject to Change

8:30a.m..

1.)

Welcome and Opening, Roll Call

2.)

Review and Approval of Meeting Agenda

3.)

Review and Approval of the
December 12, 2023 Meeting Minutes and Facilitator’s Summary Report and
December 28, 2023, Meeting Minutes and Facilitator’s Summary Report

4.)

Chair’s Discussion Issues

Future Meetings:
April 16. 2024 - Onsite Meeting
June 18, 2024 - Virtual Meeting

Updated Commission Milestones

Proposed Bills

Bill Matrix

-HB-1647_Local_Regulation_of_Nonconforming_and_Unsafe_Strucutres

-HB-267-Residiential-Building_Permits

-HB-557_Movable_tiny_homes

-HB-579_Use_of_Private_Providers_for_Plans_Review_and_Inspection

-HB-749_Flood_Damage_Prevention

-SB-44_Public_Restroom_Requirements

-SB-496_Low-Voltage_Alarm_Systems

-SB_1130_Florida_Building_Code

5.)

Consideration of Extension of Emergency Rule 61G20ER23-3, F.A.C.

6.)

Florida Building Code, 8th Edition, (2023) Update – Updated Workplan Approval

Approval of the Draft Florida Building Code, 9^thEdition (2026), Workplan
ARA Fl Inland WBDR

FHBA Memo WBDR Definition

Glitch 1 Strural TAC Notes

Revised Definition of the WDBR

7.)

Letters of Certification of Equivalence to DOE Approval The 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation to the ASHRAE 90.1-2019

The residential energy building code “8^th. Edition (2023) Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation” to the updated edition of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

DOE Determination of Building Energy Codes Program.

-DOE Code Certification_Letter - Commercial

-DOE Code Certification_Letter - Residential

8.)

Review and Approval of Energy Compliance Software for Compliance with the Florida Building Code, 8^th. Edition (2023), Energy Conservation.

Approval Request Letter Matthew Duffy

9.)

Applications for Product (2023) and Entity Approval

10.)

Applications for Accreditor and Course Approval

11.)

Applications for Waiver from Accessibility Requirements

Shalimar Beach Resort – Waiver 656 - 2823 W. Gulf Drive, Sanibel 33957 - Issue: Vertical accessibility to the second floors.
Soca Cafe – Waiver 654- 239 SW 9 St Suite 101, Miami 33174 - Issue: Vertical accessibility to the Mezzanine.
DOXA Academy – Waiver 653- 111 Scott St., Melbourne 32901 - Issue: Vertical accessibility to the second floor.
141 NE 24, LLC – Waiver 623- 141 NE 24th Street, Miami 33137 - Issue: Vertical accessibility to the mezzanine.