Meeting Design & Facilitation By
Report By Jeff A. Blair
FLORIDA BUILDING COMMISSION
SUPPLEMENT TO
THE FEBRUARY 6 - 7, 2007 MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2007
Welcome
Chairman Rodriguez welcomed the Commission, staff and the public to the
February 2007 plenary session. The Chair noted that a key issue for the
Commission’s consideration is the consideration and approval of the
Commission’s Report to the 2007 Legislature, and a review and discussion of
Special Session legislation.
Agenda Review
and Approval
The Commission voted unanimously, 17 - 0 in favor, to approve the agenda for the February 6 – 7, 2007 meeting as amended (underlined items). Following are the key agenda items approved for consideration:
Day One:
Ø To Consider Regular Procedural Issues: Approval of the December 5 - 6, 2006 Minutes and Facilitator’s Summary Report.
Ø
To Approve Commission’s actions on
applications for Product Approvals taken at the October 11, 2006 meeting.
Ø To Consider/Decide on Accessibility Waiver Applications.
Ø To Consider/Decide on Legal Issues and Petitions for Declaratory Statements.
Ø To Consider/Decide on Approvals and Revocations of Products and Product Approval Entities.
Day Two:
Ø To Consider/Decide on Chair's Discussion Issues/Recommendations.
Ø
To Consider/Decide on TAC Code Amendment
Review Process and Standing Motion to Approve Proposed Amendments.
Ø To Review and Update the Workplan.
Ø To Consider/Decide on Accessibility, Budget, Energy, Fire, Joint Fire TAC/Fire Code Advisory Council, Plumbing, and Structural Technical Advisory Committees (TAC’s) Report/Rec’s.
Ø To Consider/Decide on Product Approval/Prototype Buildings/Manufactured Buildings and Education Program Oversight Committee (POC’s) Reports/Recommendations.
Ø To Conduct a Rule Adoption Hearing on Rule 9B-70, Building Code Training Program.
Ø To Conduct a Rule Development Workshop on Rule 9B-72, Product Approval.
Ø
To Conduct a Rule Development Workshop on Rule
9B-3,
Ø To Consider/Decide on the Hurricane Research Advisory Committee’s Report and Recommendations.
Ø To Discuss the Special Legislative Session and Commission Actions.
Ø
To Review the
Commission’s Final Report to 2007 Legislature.
Ø To Discuss Commissioner Issues.
Ø To Receive Public Comment.
Ø To Review Committee Assignments and Issues for the Next Meeting.
Review and Approval
of the December 5 - 6, 2006 Meeting Minutes and Facilitator’s Summary Report
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 17 - 0 in favor, to approve the December 5 - 6, 2006 Minutes and Facilitator’s Summary Report as presented.
Review and Approval of Commission’s Actions on Applications for Product Approvals Taken at the October 11, 2006 Meeting
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 17 - 0 in favor, to approve the report of the Commission’s actions on applications for Product Approvals taken at the October 11, 2006 meeting, and appending the Product Approvals Report to the October 11, 2006 Minutes.
Consideration of Accessibility Waiver Applications
The Commission reviewed and decided on the Waiver applications submitted for their consideration.
Consideration of Applications for Product and Entity Approval
Commissioner Carson presented the committee’s recommendations for entities and Jeff Blair
presented the committee’s recommendations for product approvals. The results of product and
entity applications are found in the Product Approval POC report included as an attachment to the
minutes.
Legal Issues
Following are the actions taken by the Commission on petitions for declaratory statements.
Second Hearings
DCA06-DEC-270 by Cindy, CSP Roof Consultants
Motion—The Commission voted 15 – 0 in favor, to approve their previous action on the petition.
DCA06-DEC-273 by Jack McLaughlin, Oriolum Corp
Motion—The Commission voted 15 – 0 in favor, to approve their previous action on the petition.
DCA06-DEC-282 by Bert Kolodziej, PE, ITW Buildex
Motion—The Commission voted 15 – 0 in favor, to approve their previous action on the petition.
DCA06-DEC-283 by James Lozier, Hurricane Harness
Corporation
Motion—The
Commission voted 16 – 0 in favor, to approve their previous action on the
petition.
DCA06-DEC-284 by Steve Munnel, FRSA
Motion—The
Commission voted 16 – 0 in favor, to approve their previous action on the
petition.
First Hearings
DCA06-DEC-287 by Phillip
Stoller of Perma-Column, Inc.
The Commission voted unanimously, 16 – 0 in favor, to approve the TAC/POC’s recommendations
on the petition as presented.
DCA06-DEC-293 by Dan Wilson of
The petition was withdrawn by the petitioner.
DCA06-DEC-294 by Joseph R. Webster of Atlantic Windows
& Doors, Inc.
The Commission voted unanimously, 16 – 0 in favor, to approve the TAC/POC’s recommendations
on the petition as presented.
DCA06-DEC-299 by
Grant Tolbert of
The Commission voted unanimously, 16 – 0 in favor, to defer the petition back to the Energy TAC for review.
DCA06-DEC-300 by Thomas Miller, PE of Structural Engineering & Inspections
The Commission voted unanimously, 16 – 0 in favor, to approve the TAC/ POC’s recommendations
on the petition as presented.
DCA07-DEC-002 by Kari Hebrank of 4th Floor
Advocacy
The Commission voted unanimously, 16 – 0 in favor, to approve the TAC/ POC’s recommendations
on the petition as presented.
DCA07-DEC-004 by Stephen R. Walsh, PE of Walsh
Engineering, Inc.
Petition was
dismissed as outside the scope of the Commission’s authority.
DCA07-DEC-011 by
Billy Tyson, CBO, of Clemmons, Rutherford & Associates
The Commission voted unanimously, 16 – 0 in favor, to approve the TAC/ POC’s recommendations
on the petition as presented.
Recess
The Commission voted unanimously, 16 - 0 in favor, to recess at 4:35 PM.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2007
CHAIR’S DISCUSSION ISSUES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Commission
Appointments
Chairman
Rodriguez reported that he has contacted the Governor’s appointment director,
Melanie DiMuzio, on January 25, 2007, and inquired regarding the status of
appointments to the Commission. The Chair reported that he was informed that
the Governor’s office is working on the Commission’s and other boards’
appointments and prioritizing those with quorum issues. It was confirmed that
Commissioners whose terms had expired will continue to serve until appointments
are made, and that the Governor’s office would seek the Chair’s advice prior to
finalizing Commission appointments. It was estimated that appointments should
be made prior to the March 26 – 28, 2007 Commission meeting.
B. TAC
Appointment
The
Chair made the following appointments and thanked appointees for agreeing to
serve:
Dan Griffith and Larry Banks were appointed to the Mechanical TAC.
George Gamaneda and Joseph Kajak were appointed to the Plumbing TAC.
C. Insurance Reform Bill
Chairman Rodriguez noted that the special session concluded in January and the Legislature passed H1-A, a bill directing the Commission to adopt national standards. There are two primary tasks in the Bill for the Commission:
1. The Commission must amend the Code by July 1, 2007 to eliminate the wind-borne debris protection requirements less stringent than the 2006 IBC and IRC provisions.
2. The Commission shall develop voluntary “Code Plus” guidelines that will be used to qualify buildings for public insurance (Citizens) that are in the immediate coastal proximity (2500’ of the coast).
The Chair stated that the Commission will review and discuss the legislation with Jim Richmond later during the meeting, however, the Chair noted that he will be drafting a letter on behalf of the Commission to inform local jurisdictions regarding the legislation.
D. Energy Forum
The Chair
reported there will be a “Symposium
on Energy Efficiency and Humidity Control in Florida Homes” on February 28,
2007 in
E. TAC Code Amendment
Review Process and Standing Motion to Approve Proposed Amendments for the
2007 Code Update Process
Jeff Blair reviewed the proposed TAC review process and standing motion
to approve proposed amendments with the Commission and answered member’s
questions.
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 - 0 in favor, to approve the TAC code amendment review process and standing motion proposal as presented.
Following is the adopted process and standing motion:
AMENDMENT
REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION PROCESS
*
Facilitator (or TAC
chair if there is not a facilitator present) will serve as moderator.
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One person speaks at a
time.
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Limit your comment and
be concise.
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Do not read lengthy
prepared statements; Summarize and submit complete comment text for the record.
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Offer new points or
state agreement with previous speakers; Please do not repeat what has been
stated.
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The TAC wants to hear
all view points, and not repeats of the same views.
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Facilitator (or TAC
chair) will assist with process and groundrules.
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Facilitator (or TAC
chair ) will introduce each amendment.
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Proponents of proposed
amendment will speak first.
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Opponents of proposed
amendment will follow proponents.
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Each side
(proponent/opponent) will be allowed one counterpoint opportunity collectively.
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Standing motion to
approve will be in effect.
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TAC will vote in favor
of the Standing Motion to Approve (found on the next page) prior to considering
proposed amendments.
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Findings Considered:
rationale,
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Clarifying questions
by TAC members only.
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Staff, proponent, or
specified commenter will respond to TAC Member’s questions.
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Once a motion (second
to the standing motion) is on the floor, discussion is limited to TAC members
except as allowed by the Chair/Facilitator.
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TAC amendments to
proposed amendments: require additional public comment, and TAC analysis of
findings, rationale, and fiscal impact.
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A standing motion to
approve will be in effect, a second is required in order to vote for the
amendment—Only motions to approve may be considered.
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Motions to deny are
not allowed by Commission Rules.
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All amendments must be
voted on individually.
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Motions require a 75%
favorable vote for approval; those with less than a 75% favorable
recommendation, are recommended for denial.
STANDING MOTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO
THE
TAC chair will read the following motion, ask for a motion and second to approve, and the TAC will then vote in favor.
Move to recommend approval of the proposed amendments by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) based on the following findings:
A. The amendment has a reasonable and substantial connection to the health, safety, and welfare of the general public; and,
B. The amendment does not degrade the effectiveness of the Code and either strengthens or improves the Code or provides for innovation or new technology by allowing equivalent or better products, methods, or systems of construction; and,
C. The Amendment does not discriminate against products, methods, or systems of construction of demonstrated capabilities; and,
D. The Amendment has the following fiscal impact:
1. The fiscal impact of enforcement imposed upon local government is as indicated by TAC review.
2. The fiscal impact of compliance imposed upon property and building owners is as indicated by TAC review.
3. The fiscal impact of compliance imposed upon industry is as indicated by TAC review.
E. The Amendment’s benefits noted with regard to fiscal impact and efficacy outweigh the costs imposed.
F. The Amendment addresses a Florida-specific need.
G. The Amendment does not diminish requirements related to wind resistance or prevention of water intrusion contained in the Code or its referenced standards and criteria.
TAC Amendments
TAC amendments to proposed amendments: require additional public
comment, and TAC analysis of findings, rationale, and fiscal impact.
Review and Update of Commission
Workplan
Commission Actions:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 - 0 in favor, to approve the updated workplan and meeting schedule as presented, to reflect the Commission’s priorities.
(Included as Attachment 2—Commission’s Updated Workplan)
Rule Adoption Hearing on Rule
9B-70, Building Code Training Program
Chairman Rodriguez noted that at the July meeting
the Commission, at the recommendation of the Education POC, voted to initiate
rulemaking for Rule 9B-70, the Building Code Training Program. At the August 22, 2006 meeting the Commission conducted a rule
development workshop, Commissioner Browdy read the Educations POC’s
recommendations into the record and an opportunity was provided for public
comment. At the October 2006
meeting, a second Rule Development Workshop on the Building Code Training
Program Rule, was conducted in order to provide an additional opportunity for
input regarding rule language to implement enhancements to the Advance Course
Accreditation System, including establishing, minimum criteria for the
development and accreditation of instructor-led advance courses; establishing
requirements for providers to update advance courses and submit for
accreditation within 60 days after the code changes are approved by the
Commission; establishing the deadline for completed advance course applications
to be placed in the "Pending FBC Action" file on the Building Code
Information System 23 days prior to a scheduled Commission meeting; and finally,
prohibiting cross-accreditation of advance courses.
At the October rule workshop there was significant substantive public comment provided on the rule draft, and as a consequence the Commission assigned the Education POC with reviewing the comments, and providing recommendations to the Commission at a supplemental rule development workshop. At the December meeting the Commission conducted a supplemental rule development workshop in order to provide an additional opportunity for public comment, and to consider the POC’s recommendations. Commissioner Browdy reviewed the Education POC’s recommendations and following public comment the Commission adopted the POC’s recommendations and voted to proceed with rule adoption. The Chair explained that the rule adoption hearing is the next step in the rule development process and provides another opportunity for public input on the Commission’s adopted rule amendments.
The Rule Adoption Hearing was opened
and an opportunity was presented for
public comment. At the conclusion of public comment an opportunity was offered
for Commission discussion, and then the Commission took the following action:
Commission Actions:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to proceed with rule adoption for Rule 9B-70, the Building Code Training Rule, integrating an editorial comment and with a delayed implementation date of 45 days.
Rule Development Workshop on Rule 9B-72, Product Approval
Chairman Rodriguez
noted that the Product Approval Validation Workgroup worked for over a year to
develop a consensus package of recommendations regarding the validation aspects
of the Product Approval Rule. The Workgroup concluded their work in June of
2006 and the Commission reviewed the recommendations during the fall of 2006.
The Commission’s Product Approval POC held a special meeting on January 24,
2007 to review the proposed changes and provide the POC’s recommendations to
the Commission. The Draft before the Commission represents the POC’s
recommendations. In addition the POC met again on February 5, 2007 to consider
additional recommendations proposed by staff and staff will review these
proposed changes with the Commission during the rule development workshop. The
result of Commission actions at the conclusion of the workshop will represent
the Commission’s draft of amendments to the validation requirements of the
Product Approval Rule.
The Rule Development Workshop was opened and Commissioner Carson and Mo Madani reviewed the changes to the rule draft proposed by the Product Approval POC, and then
an opportunity was presented for public comment. At the conclusion of public
comment an opportunity was offered for Commission discussion, and then the
Commission took the following action:
Commission Actions:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to proceed with rule adoption for Rule 9B-72, the Product Approval Rule, integrating and noticing the approved changes, and conducting a supplemental rule development workshop at the March Commission meeting to open the fees section of the rule for comment.
POC Recommendation Adopted by Commission on Proposed
Changes to Draft of
Rule 9B-72
·
Not
allowing multiple certifications per application.
·
Technical
Validation: installation instructions shall be certified by the certification agency
to qualify for an administrative validation; or, they will require a technical
validation.
·
Fees
will be discussed to cover the cost of implementing proposed changes to the
BCIS.
Rule Development Workshop on Rule 9B-3,
Chairman Rodriguez stated that at the December 2006 Commission meeting, an Ad Hoc committee of Commissioners met to review committee organization and process issues, including considering alternate members for TAC’s and workgroups. The Ad Hoc developed a package of consensus recommendations regarding alternate members which the Commission unanimously adopted. This workshop is the first step to implement the Commission’s policy on alternate members for workgroups and TAC’s, and annual interim amendments.
Jim Richmond recommended that since there was no specific language to review the Commission conduct a supplemental rule development workshop at the March meeting to review and consider comments on specific rule language regarding TAC alternates and annual amendments.
The Rule Development Workshop was opened and an opportunity was presented for public comment.
At the conclusion of public comment an opportunity was offered for Commission
discussion, and then the Commission took the following action:
Commission Actions:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to proceed with rule adoption for Rule 9B-3, the Florida Building Commission Rule by conducting a supplemental rule development workshop at the March 2007 meeting.
Committee Reports and
Recommendations
The Chair requested that all TAC reports that did not require specific Commission actions be entered into the record.
Accessibility TAC
Commissioner Gross presented the Committee’s report and any recommendations.
Commission Actions:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor to accept the report.
(See Commission
Minutes for Committee report)
Budget Committee
Chairman Rodriguez presented the Committee’s report and any recommendations.
The Committee reviewed the Commission’s budget for fiscal year 2005/06 and 2006/07 midyear.
The Committee decided to meet regularly, twice yearly and in advance of DCA’s budget submittal.
The Committee will meet prior to budget submittal and review and make recommendations regarding
funding for Commission projects.
The Committee requested further breakdown of the budget (more detail).
TAC/POC chairs should submit their requests for project funding to the Budget Committee.
Requests for project funding should be made 1-1/2 years in advance if possible.
Commission Actions:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor to accept the report.
Fire TAC
Commissioner D’Andrea presented the Committee’s report and any recommendations.
Commission Actions:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor to accept the report.
(See Commission
Minutes for Committee report)
Structural TAC
Commissioner Kim presented the Committee’s report and any recommendations.
Commission Actions:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor to accept the report.
(See Commission
Minutes for Committee report)
Commission Actions—Structural TAC:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor to conduct an Exposure C discussion
at the next Structural TAC meeting in order to discuss and clarify the issue.
Education
POC
Commissioner Browdy presented the Committee’s report and any recommendations.
Commission Actions:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor to accept the report.
(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)
Commission Actions—Education POC:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to approve the Coastal Construction and the Florida Building Code course.
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to approve the consent agenda of 26 courses, for recommended updated course approvals (#’s: 41.2, 191.1, 42.1, 34.1, 49.1, 97.1, 151.1, 77.1, 216, 210, 221, 220, 211, 128.1, 106.1, 105.1, 189.1, 94.2, 215, 111.1, 146.1, 158.1, 116.1, 125.1, 155.1, and 149.1).
Product
Approval POC
Commissioner Carson presented the Committee’s recommendations.
Commission Actions:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 21 – 0 in favor to accept the report.
(See Commission
Minutes for Committee report)
Commission Actions—Product Approval POC:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 17 – 0 in favor, to instruct DCA staff to contact the bidders who responded to the RFP regarding serving as the Prototype Building Program administrator (who has given notice), to determine whether they are interested in completing the contract to serve as program administrator.
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 17 – 0 in favor, to grant conditional approval for product numbers: FL-8104, FL-2690 R2, FL-3394 R1, and FL-1901 R3.
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 17 – 0 in favor, to revoke the following product approvals: FL-3541, FL-4629, and FL-3473.
Report on Special Legislative Session Actions and
Commission Follow-up Actions
Jim Richmond,
Commission legal counsel, provided the Commission with a copy of HB0001A and
reviewed relevant special session legislation. In addition, Mo Madani, DCA
staff, provided the Commission with a summary of changes proposed to the 2004
FBC in accordance with the legislation. Following Commission question and
answers and discussion the Commission took the following actions:
Commission Actions
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to limit the scope of rulemaking for Rule 9B-3.047 regarding implementing legislative requirements to: revising the wind speed map to remove the Panhandle exception to the wind-borne debris region, revising the definition of “Wind Borne Debris Region” to remove the Panhandle exception, and removing the interior pressure design option from the Code.
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to proceed with rulemaking for Rule 9B-3.047 by conducting a rule adoption hearing at the March 2007 Commission meeting, and not to conduct a rule development workshop due to the explicit direction of the Florida Legislature and the limited time provided for implementation.
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to authorize the Chair to send a letter to Governor Crist supporting a delayed effective date for the legislatively mandated changes to Rule 9B-3.047 of no earlier than July 1, 2007. The letter will only be sent if deemed appropriate based on the Governor’s office requesting Commission support and having authority to affect the implementation date. The Commission expressed concern for the status of projects already designed and in the permit review phase, and felt immediate implementation will have unintended economic impacts that could cause a major disruption of the construction industry throughout the State.
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to authorize the Chair to send a letter to local jurisdictions informing them of the legislation and the code issues affected by the changes.
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to amend the contract with BASF to include an additional $100,000 to design and provide education and training on the special session legislation including the changes revising the wind speed map to remove the Panhandle exception to the wind-borne debris region, revising the definition of “Wind Borne Debris Region” to remove the Panhandle exception, removing the interior pressure design option from the Code, and insurance discounts for complying.
Hurricane Research
Advisory Committee Report
Jeff Blair provided the Commission with an overview of the meeting and answered member’s questions.
Meeting Objectives
Ø To Receive an Update on Window Installation Default Prescriptive Criteria Initiative, Water Control and Structural
Ø To Receive an Update on Voluntary Standard for Window Water Leakage Initiative
Ø
To Receive an Update on
Ø To Receive a Report on the Institute for Business and Home Safety Hurricane Research Initiative
Ø To Review the Status of Commission/HRAC Code Enhancement Initiatives
Ø
To Review the Outcome and Directives from the
Special Legislative Session
Ø To Discuss Next Steps in Code Development and Research
The
Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the Florida Building Commission:
Continue
with the existing contract with ARA/University of
Fund a
research project to develop insurance qualifying criteria for buildings built
within 2500 feet of the coast after 2009. Further, the Committee recommends
that the Commission establish a performance goal of developing criteria based
on a 250 year storm event. To accomplish this, the Committee recommends that
the Commission pursue the contracting necessary to contract with ARA/UF for
fiscal year 2007/2008 in the amount of $250,000.00.
Commission Actions
Motion—The
Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to continue
with the existing contract with ARA/University of Florida to conduct terrain
effects studies for wind pressure design, but to modify the contract in order
to not consider windborne debris. This study is for the 2006/2007 fiscal year
existing contract in the amount of $250,000.00.
Motion—The
Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to fund
a research project to develop insurance qualifying criteria for buildings built
within 2500 feet of the coast after 2009. Further, the Committee recommends
that the Commission establish a performance goal of developing criteria based
on a 250 year storm event. To accomplish this, the Committee recommends that
the Commission pursue the contracting necessary to contract with ARA/UF for
fiscal year 2007/2008 in the amount of $250,000.00.
Report of Recommendations to the 2007 Legislature
Jeff Blair informed the Commission the final Report was complete and answered member’s questions. Jeff noted that the Report will be posted to the Commission’s webpage and hard copies will be provided to members at the March Commission meeting.
Commission Actions
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to adopt the final Report of Recommendations to the 2007 Legislature.
Commission Member
Comment/Issues
Chairman Rodriguez invited members of the Commission to address the Commission.
Commission
Member Agenda Items
Chairman Rodriguez invited Commission members to propose issues for the Commission’s next (March 2007) meeting.
No agenda items were proposed by Commissioners.
General Public Comment
Chairman Rodriguez invited members of the public to address the Commission on any issues under the Commission’s purview.
Commission Actions:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to authorize the Chair to write a letter on behalf of the Commission informing local jurisdictions of the importance of building officials attending and participating in the Florida Building Code/Commission process.
Adjourn
The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:20 AM.
ATTACHMENT
1
MEETING EVALUATION RESULTS
February 6 - 7, 2007—
Average rank using a 0 to 10 scale, where 0 means totally disagree and 10 means totally agree.
1. Please assess the
overall meeting.
8.9 The background information was very
useful.
8.8 The agenda packet was very useful.
9.6 The objectives for the meeting were
stated at the outset.
9.7 Overall, the objectives of the meeting
were fully achieved.
9.7 Accessibility Waiver Applications.
9.7 Requests for Declaratory Statements.
9.7 Approval of Products and Product Approval
Entities.
9.8 Chairs Issues and Recommendations.
9.7 Commission’s Workplan and Meeting
Schedule Update.
9.6 TAC and POC Reports and Recommendations.
9.5 Rule Adoption Hearing on Rule 9B-70, Building Code Training Program..
9.5 Rule Development Workshop on Rule 9B-72, Product Approval.
9.4 Rule
Development Workshop on Rule 9B-3,
9.5 Hurricane Research Advisory Committee’s Report and Recommendations.
9.7 Discussion on Special Legislative Session and Commission
Actions.
9.6 Commission’s Final Report to 2007
Legislature Review.
9.9 The members followed the direction of the
Facilitator.
9.8 The Facilitator made sure the concerns of
all members were heard.
9.5 The Facilitator helped us arrange our
time well.
9.9 Participant input was documented accurately.
3. What
is your level of satisfaction with the meeting?
9.3 Overall, I am very satisfied with the
meeting.
9.6 I was very satisfied with the services
provided by the Facilitator.
9.7 I am satisfied with the outcome of the
meeting.
4.
What progress did you make?
9.7 I know what the next steps following this meeting will be.
9.6 I know who is responsible for the next steps.
5. Members Comments.
· Great meeting. Good to see the excellent way the meeting moved on thanks to the Facilitator and the way Jeff Blair handled the meeting(s).
· Excellent meeting!
· Meeting of the plenary on 2/6/07 for one-hour was not efficient.
· I spent quite a bit of time sitting at the hotel waiting for the meetings. Any compression of the meeting would be appreciated.
· Did not receive an e-mailed agenda.
· No hardcopy of the budget provided.
· There were no printed (hard copy) documents related to the budget.
· We need to have the rule information either on the agenda or prior to the meeting so we do not have to go to a special rule making hearing.
· If the TAC meeting agenda continue to change up to the last minute, it seems a waste to print information that is not up to date.
ATTACHMENT 2
COMMISSION’S UPDATED
WORKPLAN AND MEETING SCHEDULE
(Adopted Unanimously February 7, 2007)
MEETING DATES
2006
January 23, 24 & 25 TACs
February 6 & 7 Cmsn
March 20,21 & 22 Cmsn
May 1, 2, 3 & 4 Cmsn
June 19 Cmsn
July 10, 11 &12 Cmsn Ft Lauderdale Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
August 21, 22 & 23 Cmsn Miami Don Shula
October 9, 10 & 11 Cmsn
December 4, 5 & 6 Cmsn
Note: Based on experience developing the 2004 FBC, TAC meetings are scheduled separately from the Commission meeting for January 2006 and March 2007 to review proposed Code amendments for the Glitch Cycle and 2007 FBC Update respectively. Commission meetings are set for 2 weeks after those TAC meetings. This scheduling was established to avoid a week long Commission meetings and to avoid meetings in back to back weeks.
2007
February 5, 6 & 7 Cmsn
March 12, 13, 14 & 15 TACs
March 26, 27 & 28 Cmsn
May 7, 8 & 9 Cmsn
June 25,26 & 27 Cmsn Miami Lakes Don Shula Hotel
August 20, 21 & 22 Cmsn
October 8, 9 & 10 Cmsn
December 3, 4 & 5 Cmsn Orlando Doubletree Hotel, Universal
2008
January 28,29 & 30 Cmsn
March 17, 18 & 19 Cmsn
May 5, 6 & 7 Cmsn
June 23, 24 & 25 Cmsn
August 25, 26 & 27 Cmsn
October 13, 14 & 15 Cmsn
December 8, 9 & 10 Cmsn
REVISED FORMAT FOR 2007
1. Recommendations for Report to 2007
Legislature
Consider
preliminary recommendations to Legislature 10/10/06
Approve
recommendations to Legislature 12/04/06
Report transmitted to
Legislature 2/08/07
2. Panhandle
Hurricane Ivan Study
Phase
I
Workshop in Panhandle to review studies 9/13/05
Commission approved consensus recommendation from workshop
to conduct Panhandle windborne debris study 10/12/05
Hire contractor to conduct Panhandle windborne debris study
Phase I (study initiation data development for models) 10/05
Obtain budget amendment 11/05
Initiate Phase II (modify models and conduct simulations) 12/05
Commission receives preliminary report from researchers 2/07/06
Public hearing and decide recommendation to Legislature at 2/07/06
Commission meeting
Meeting
with
Recommendation to the Legislature (In Annual Report) 2/24/06
Contractor preliminary report presentation on study at Commission meeting 3/22/06
Contractor presentation on study at Commission meeting 5/3/06
Initiate amendment of Code as
directed by 2006 Legislature
Special Commission meeting for Supplemental Rule Development 6/19/06
Workshop and contractor presentation at Destin
Supplemental Rule Development Workshop 7/11/06
Rule Adoption Hearing 8/22/06
Amendment implemented 3/08/07
HRAC considers recommendation for Phase II 7/11/06
Commission approved proceeding with Phase II 7/11/06
Phase II
Line up funding 8/06-9/06
Contract with UF/ARA 12/06
Initiation reporting to HRAC 2/07
3. Develop Window Labeling and Default Installation Criteria
Appoint Work Group 2/22/06
Meeting 5/31/06
Meeting 11/1/06
Recommendation to Code Administration TAC and
Commission 12/6/06
Code amendment submitted prior to 1/1/07
Adopted through 2007 FBC update See Task 3
4. Shutter
and Garage Door Labeling
Work Group appointed 8/22/06
Work Group meeting 9/14/06
: 11/13-14/06
Report to Code Administration TAC and
Commission 12/06
Code amendments submitted
for 2007 FBC by 1/1/07
Requirements implemented
through 2007 FBC See Task 7
5. Evaluate
Termite Protection Requirements
Appoint Workgroup 3/06
Meeting 5/17/06
Recommendations
to Commission 7/11/06
Code amendment submitted prior to 1/01/07
Adopted
through 2007 FBC update See Task 7
6. Coordinate the Elevator Code and 2007
Initial staff meeting to
establish protocols 9/6/06
Council reviews Code
amendment proposals and advises Commission See Task 7
7. 2007 Update to the
Design of Update Process Apr-May 06
2006 International Codes published and available to the public 3/1/06
Supplement version of 2006 FBC amendments available 9/1/06
Commission selects 2006 I Codes as foundation for 2007 FBC 10/11/06
(Note: 2006 I Codes must be available to public for 6
months prior to selection)
Replacement pages version of 2006 FBC amendments available 11/1/06
Proposed amendments to the 2006 I
Codes with
Florida Specific amendment overlaps with 2006 I Codes, local amendments 1/1/07
and 2008 FFPC correlation submitted amendments proposals by staff
Proposed amendments posted to the Web by (45 day min before TAC review) 1/15/07
45 day comment period ends 2/28/07
TACs review proposed
and current Local amendments and make recommendations 3/12-15/07
TAC recommendations posted to web (45 day min before Commission review) 4/13/07
45 day comment period ends 5/27/07
TACs review comments and prepare public comment for Rule Workshop 6/26&27/07
Commission considers TAC recommendations on proposed amendments
via Rule Development Workshop 6/26&27/07
Rule Adoption Hearing 8/22/07
File Rule adopting the 2007 FBC 9/14/07
Printed
Codes available to the public 1/1/08
Code
implemented (6 months from publishing to web) 10/1/08
Subtasks:
Joint Fire TAC/Fire Code Advisory Council review of I Codes changes to 10/06
FFPC conducted
Meetings 10/06, 12/6/06
Correlation committee review of
with 2006 I Codes 10/06-2/07
Code books publication and printing
Provide
1st set of changes to ICC consisting of non-overlap
Specific changes
as identified by staff
Provide 2nd set of
changes to ICC consisting of changes as approved by the 5/27/07
TACs
Provide
3nd set of changes to ICC consisting of changes as approved by the 7/27/07
Commission at the Rule Workshop
Printed 2007 Codes available to the public (Note: Code implemented 10/1/08) 1/1/08
Rule development workshop 6/25/08
Rule adoption hearing 8/27/08
File Rule and post Supplement to website 9/5/08
Glitch Rule effective 9/27/08
2007 FBC effective 10/1/08
9. Assess
Transition to IECC as Base for
Appoint Workgroup 2/22/06
Hire
Consultant to develop code comparisons 3/06
Meeting 6/22/06
Recommendation
to Commission 7/11
Meeting 9/14/06
Meeting 11/15/06
Amendments proposed for 2007 FBC 1/1/07
Energy Code revisions thru adoption and implementation of 2007 FBC See Task 7 Conduct workshop on energy efficiency and moisture control 2/28/07
10. Amend
the
Rule development workshop 3/28/07
Rule adoption hearing if requested 5/9/07
Rule effective 6/07
Note:
Code amendment is only conducted to integrate current chap 553, Part II,
F.S. parking requirements
11. Revise
Rule 9B-3.004 to Allow Alternates for Committee Members and Annual Amendments
Process
Appoint Ad Hoc Committee 10/11/06
Committee
meeting 12/06
Rule development workshop 2/07
Rule adoption hearing 4/07
Rule effective 6/07
12. Develop
Product Validation Criteria for Methods of Demonstrating Compliance with Code
Meeting 2/7/06
Meeting 5/3&4/06
Meeting 6/1/06
Recommendations to Commission 7/11/06
Recommendations reviewed and approved by
Commission 8/22/06
Rule adoption schedule approved for amending
the rule 10/4/06
Product Approval POC review of draft rule 1/24/07
Rule workshop 2/7/07
Rule adoption hearing if requested 3/28/07
Rule effective 7/07
13. Review
and Address Code Administration Needs of Local Governments and Measures to
Improve
Uniform and Effective Enforcement of the Code
Assessment survey 2/07
Report
to Code Administration TAC 5/07
Code
Administration TAC Review and Develop Recommendations
5/07
Recommendations
to Commission 6/07
14. Evaluate
in-home waste water recycling in coordination with Department of Health and
Department of Environmental Protection
Staff investigate DOH concerns and determine statutory authorities 10-12/06
Department of Health meeting 2/12/07
15. Address
implementation of the electrical systems requirements of the Energy Efficiency
Code
Forum for discussion of requirements and
their implementation 7/10/06
Recommendations
presented to the Commission 7/11/06
Education
and outreach
Florida
Board of Professional Engineers newsletter article
Florida
Engineering Society publication article 10/06
Identification
of Code enforcement and education issue by
Building
Code Education and Outreach Council 9/27/06
Add
notice to Commission’s website 9/06
Send
notice to all parties registered on BCIS for electrical issues 9/06
BOAF Education Conference Course 5/07
16. Develop capability to require education for validation entities and a
training program.
17.
Amend the 2004 FBC to eliminate
wind-borne debris protection exceptions less stringent than those of the 2006
IBC and 2006 IRC
Rule adoption hearing 3/28/07
Rule effective 6/07
18. Develop Code-Plus criteria for insurance
qualification
Determine policy direction 3/07
Contract for development 5/07
Finalize criteria 12/07
Present in report to 2008
Legislature 2/08
UTILIZING
FORMAT CONSISTENT WITH 2006 WORKPLAN
2005 Tasks Carried Forward:
A. Amend Product Approval Rule 9B-72, 2004
COMPLETED
1. Hurricane Damage Investigations
COMPLETED
3. Recommendations for Report to 2007
Legislature
Consider
preliminary recommendations to Legislature 10/10/06
Approve
recommendations to Legislature 12/04/06
Report
transmitted to Legislature 2/08/07
6. 2004 FBC
Glitch Amendments/2006 Annual Interim Amendments:
COMPLETED
11. Revise
Rule 9B-3.004 to Allow Alternates for Committee Members and Annual Amendments
Process
Appoint Ad Hoc Committee 10/11/06
Committee
meeting 12/06
Rule development workshop 2/07
Rule adoption hearing 4/07
Rule effective 6/07
12. 2007 Update to the
Design of Update Process Apr-May 06
2006 International Codes published and available to the public 3/1/06
Supplement version of 2006 FBC amendments available 9/1/06
Commission selects 2006 I Codes as foundation for 2007 FBC 10/11/06
(Note: 2006 I Codes must be available to public for 6
months prior to selection)
Replacement pages version of 2006 FBC amendments available 11/1/06
Proposed amendments to the 2006 I
Codes with
Florida Specific amendment overlaps with 2006 I Codes, local amendments 1/1/07
and 2008 FFPC correlation submitted amendments proposals by staff
Proposed amendments posted to the Web by (45 day min before TAC review) 1/15/07
45 day comment period ends 2/28/07
TACs review proposed
and current Local amendments and make recommendations 3/12-15/07
TAC recommendations posted to web (45 day min before Commission review) 4/13/07
45 day comment period ends 5/27/07
TACs review comments and prepare public comment for Rule Workshop 6/26&27/07
Commission considers TAC recommendations on proposed amendments
via Rule Development Workshop 6/26&27/07
Rule Adoption Hearing 8/22/07
File Rule adopting the 2007 FBC 9/14/07
Printed
Codes available to the public 1/1/08
Code
implemented (6 months from publishing to web) 10/1/08
Subtasks:
Joint Fire TAC/Fire Code Advisory Council review of I Codes changes to 10/06
FFPC conducted
Meetings 10/06, 12/6/06
Correlation committee review of
with 2006 I Codes 10/06-2/07
Code books publication and printing
Provide
1st set of changes to ICC consisting of non-overlap
Specific changes
as identified by staff
Provide 2nd set of
changes to ICC consisting of changes as approved by the 5/27/07
TACs
Provide 3nd
set of changes to ICC consisting of changes as approved by the 7/27/07
Commission at the Rule Workshop
Printed 2007 Codes available to the public (Note: Code implemented 10/1/08) 1/1/08
Rule development workshop 6/25/08
Rule adoption hearing 8/27/08
File Rule and post Supplement to website 9/5/08
Glitch Rule effective 9/27/08
2007 FBC effective 10/1/08
14. Panhandle
Hurricane Ivan Study
Phase
I
Workshop in Panhandle to review studies 9/13/05
Commission approved consensus recommendation from workshop
to conduct Panhandle windborne debris study 10/12/05
Hire contractor to conduct Panhandle windborne debris study
Phase I (study initiation data development for models) 10/05
Obtain budget amendment 11/05
Initiate Phase II (modify models and conduct simulations) 12/05
Commission receives preliminary report from researchers 2/07/06
Public hearing and decide recommendation to Legislature at 2/07/06
Commission meeting
Meeting
with
Recommendation to the Legislature (In Annual Report) 2/24/06
Contractor preliminary report presentation on study at Commission meeting 3/22/06
Contractor presentation on study at Commission meeting 5/3/06
Initiate amendment of Code as
directed by 2006 Legislature See Task 6.
Special Commission meeting for Supplemental Rule Development 6/19/06
Workshop and contractor presentation at Destin
Supplemental Rule Development Workshop 7/11/06
Rule Adoption Hearing 8/22/06
HRAC considers recommendation for Phase II 7/11/06
Commission approved proceeding with Phase II 7/11/06
Phase II
Line up funding 8/06-9/06
Contract with UF/ARA 12/06
Initiation reporting to HRAC 2/07
15. Exposure
Category C Study
COMPLETED
19. Standards
for Hospice Facilities
COMPLETED
2006 TASKS:
1.
Establish
Legislative Liaison Process
COMPLETED
6.
Develop and Implement an Accelerated
Revocation Process for Noncompliant Product and Entity Approvals
COMPLETED
7.
Review
and Address Code Administration Needs of Local Governments and Measures to
Improve Uniform and Effective Enforcement of the Code
Assessment survey 2/07
Report
to Code Administration TAC 5/07
Code
Administration TAC Review and Develop Recommendations
5/07
Recommendations
to Commission 6/07
8.
Develop
Product Validation Criteria for Methods of Demonstrating Compliance with Code
Meeting 2/7/06
Meeting 5/3&4/06
Meeting 6/1/06
Recommendations to Commission 7/11/06
Recommendations reviewed and approved by
Commission 8/22/06
Rule adoption schedule approved for amending
the rule 10/4/06
Product Approval POC review of draft rule 1/24/07
Rule workshop 2/7/07
Rule adoption hearing if requested 3/28/07
Rule effective 7/07
9.
Develop
Window Labeling and Default Installation Criteria
Appoint Work Group 2/22/06
Meeting 5/31/06
Meeting 11/1/06
Recommendation to Code Administration TAC and
Commission 12/6/06
Code amendment submitted prior to 1/1/07
Adopted through 2007 FBC update see
Task 12 of previous section
10. Evaluate Termite Protection Requirements
Appoint Workgroup 3/06
Meeting 5/17/06
Recommendations
to Commission 7/11/06
Code amendment submitted prior to 1/01/07
Adopted
through 2007 FBC update See Task 12
11. Evaluate Code Update, Amendment,
Interpretation and Coordination with FFPC and with Model Base Codes Editions
Appoint Workgroup 3/22/06
Meeting on 2007 FBC Update 4/19/06
Recommendation to Commission 5/3/06
Annual Interim Amendment Assessment 4/06-6/06
Report to WG (on assessment) 7/12/06
WG
Meeting 7/12/06
WG Meeting 8/21/06
Recommendation to Commission 8/22/06
Supplemental meeting 10/9/06
Supplemental meeting 11/2/06
Public Hearing on the Recommendation 12/5/06
Implement
through Rule 9B-3 amendment and 2007 FBC Update See Task
12. Assess Transition to IECC as Base for
Appoint Workgroup 2/22/06
Hire
Consultant to develop code comparisons 3/06
Meeting 6/22/06
Recommendation
to Commission 7/11
Meeting 9/14/06
Meeting 11/15/06
Amendments proposed for 2007 FBC 1/1/07
Energy Code revisions thru adoption and implementation of 2007 FBC See Task 12 Conduct workshop on energy efficiency and moisture control 2/28/07
13. 2006 Legislature’s Assignments
See Tasks 14 and 15 on Panhandle WBD issue
above
14. Coordinate the Elevator
Code and 2007 Florida Building Code updates with the Department of Business and
Professional Regulation and The Elevator Advisory Council
Initial staff meeting to
establish protocols 9/6/06
Council reviews Code
amendment proposals and advises Commission See Task 12
15. Conduct a work group review of in-home
waste water recycling in coordination with Department of Health and Department
of Environmental Protection
Staff investigate DOH concerns and determine statutory authorities 10-12/06
Department of Health meeting 2/12/07
16.
Address
implementation of the electrical systems requirements of the Energy Efficiency
Code
Forum for discussion of requirements and
their implementation 7/10/06
Recommendations
presented to the Commission 7/11/06
Education
and outreach
Florida
Board of Professional Engineers newsletter article
Florida
Engineering Society publication article 10/06
Identification
of Code enforcement and education issue by
Building
Code Education and Outreach Council 9/27/06
Add
notice to Commission’s website 9/06
Send
notice to all parties registered on BCIS for electrical issues 9/06
BOAF Education Conference Course 5/07
17.
Amend the
Rule development workshop 3/28/07
Rule adoption hearing if requested 5/9/07
Rule effective 6/07
Note:
Code amendment is only conducted to integrate current chap 553, Part II,
F.S. parking requirements
18.
Shutter
and Garage Door Labeling
Work Group appointed 8/22/06
Work Group meeting 9/14/06
: 11/13-14/06
Report to Code Administration TAC and
Commission 12/06
Code amendments submitted
for 2007 FBC by 1/1/07
Requirements implemented
through 2007 FBC
2007 Legislature Directed Tasks Through Special Session
Ø
2006 Legislature Directed Tasks
Ø
Redesignate
the Wind Borne Debris Protection Region for the
2005 Legislature Directed Tasks
Expedited Code Amendment
COMPLETED
· Shall by November 1, 2005, adopt the ICC provisions for ventless attic spaces. [Section 33 SB 442]
· Shall by November 1, 2005, recognize all alarms complying with UL 2017 for the pool alarm option compliance with swimming pool safety requirements of chapter 515 , F.S. [Section 32 SB 442]
· Shall consider how to address water intrusion and roof-covering-attachment weaknesses. [Section 34 SB 442]
· Shall review Modifications 569 and 570 adopted October 14, 2003 to IBC and repeal, modify or leave the same but 569 and 570 cannot go into effect until the review (leave the same) or rulemaking (modify or repeal) are completed. [Section 48 SB 442]
2004 FBC Glitch Amendments (2006 Annual Amendment to 2004 FBC)
COMPLETED (Implemented
in the 2005 expedited Code Amendment)
· Shall amend the 2004 FBC to allow use of the area under mezzanines to be included in the calculation of total floor area when determining the maximum allowable mezzanine area in sprinklered S2 occupancies of Type III construction. Retroactive to the adoption of the 2001 FBC. [Section 44 SB 442]
· Shall modify Table 1014.1 of 2004 FBC maximum occupancy loads for R occupancies. [Section 46 SB 442]
· Shall amend section 1014.1.2 of 2004 FBC to exempt R1 and R2 occupancies from required distance between exits under certain conditions. [Section 46 SB 442]
2007
Ø
Eliminate the “interior pressure design” option
for buildings in the wind-borne debris
regions consistent with the IBC and IRC.
Special Studies:
Ø
Together with building officials from the area,
review Hurricane Ivan damage and other data for the region from
Ø Evaluate the definition of exposure category C and make recommendations to the Governor and 2006 Legislature. [Section 41 SB 442]
Ø Study the recommendation that the State be served by a single validation entity for state product approval. [Section 45 SB 442]
Other Tasks:
COMPLETED
Ø Develop a form by rule that is posted on a construction site and identifies all private providers that will be conducting inspections and their contact information. [Section 11 SB 442/ 553.791(4)(c)]
Ø Develop a form by rule for use on the Building Code Information System for petitioning for review of local building official decisions. [Section 9 SB 442/ s.553.775(3)(c)2.]
Ø Add design and construction related facility licensing requirements for Hospice Facilities. [HB 189]