First Hearing – February 2,
2010 – Legal Report
DCA09-DEC-322
by Jon Jungers, of CDC Enterprises, Inc.(Withdrawn)
DCA09-DEC-351
by Joseph Belcher, Code Consultant (need resolution from the Commission)
Note: Commission action is in accordance with the Admin TAC
recommendation.
Admin TAC: Vote: 6/2
Question: In the case of sunrooms attached to single family dwellings, do the provisions of AAMA 2100 related to receptacle outlets prevail?
Answer: Yes. AAMA 2100 is more specific than NFPA 70 with regard to the definition of sunrooms and the placement of receptacle outlets, and therefore in according to Section 102.1 of the FBC, Building, AAMA 2100’s provisions prevail over NFPA 70 with regard to the subject in question.
Electrical TAC:
Vote: 5/4
Question: In
the case of sunrooms attached to single family dwellings, do the provisions of
AAMA 2100 related to receptacle outlets prevail?
Answer: No. NFPA 70 is more restrictive with regard to
electrical requirements for sunrooms and therefore in according to Section
102.1 of the FBC, Building, NFPA 70’s provisions prevail over AAMA 2100 with
regard to the subject in question.
DCA09-DEC-375
by Tim Johnson of SnappBatt
Question #1: Does the product in question fall out side the scope of Rule 9B-72?
Answer: Yes. Rule 9B-72 is limited in scope to those products that are covered by the provisions of the Code through performance or prescriptive standards. The FBC has no specific provisions for the product in question.
Question #2: Are there requirements for product approval as related to the use of the product in question?
Answer: Yes. Although the product in question falls outside the scope of Rule 9B-72, approval of such product is subject to review and approval by the local authority having jurisdiction.
DCA09-DEC-410
by Frank Bennardo, P.E., of Engineering Express (Recommend dismissal – subject to
local appeal process)
DCA09-DEC-419
by Kenneth Gregory of
Question #1:
Answer: Yes. In addition to meeting the requirements of Section 424.1.3.1.9, the project in question falls under Assembly Group A Occupancy and is subject to the requirements of Chapter 10, Means of Egress, including Table 1004.1.1, 1008.2 and 1008.1.9 as applicable.
(Vote: Fire TAC 5/3, Special Occupancy TAC 4/4)
Question #2:
Answer: No. Plumbing fixture count for the pool and the open deck area is subject to the requirements of Section 403.8 of the FBC, Plumbing.
Question #3: Does
the Florida Building Code requirement for Sanitary Facilities for the Clubhouse/Cabana
bath need
to be added to the ones required for by the pool?
Answer: No. The project in question consists of two separate facilities which can be either treated independently or together with regard to the required fixture count.
DCA09-DEC-420
by Kenneth Gregory of
DCA09-DEC-411
by Manny Sanchez of Fenestration Testing Laboratory, Inc. (Deferred until next meeting for additional information on the
specific issue of concern)
Question #1: We need clarification from the committee of the intent of this section. Our interpretation is that window manufacturer is to test three samples in size, configuration and glazing?
Answer: Yes. According to Section 1714.6 a minimum of three specimens/samples must be tested for the product in question.
Question #2: As the testing laboratory agency for the State are we correct in making such determination as to what was tested is ample or not and is in compliance.
Answer: Yes. According to Rule 9B-72.010, it is the responsibility of the approved test lab to test a product in accordance with the applicable testing standards referenced in the Code including any specific modification by the Code to such standard.
DCA10-DEC-001 by George Merlin of
George Merlin Associations, Inc.
Recommend
dismissal due to the lack of specific project facts and circumstances.