This chart is organized according to mod/proponent, section number, and a summary of the proposed change for modifications related to the Technical Advisory Committee’s (TAC) area of responsibility. The proposals are listed sequentially by code section number for the base code designated. The proposed mod numbers are assigned by the BCIS web site as they are received. They are assigned to the TAC which administers that specific subject area. Notations concerning where a proposal has been assigned for action are made in the Comments column. For example, if the first proposed modification to the base code FBC-Mechanical code is for section 603.1.2 (related to duct construction), it would be assigned to the Energy TAC because the issue is with the energy chapter in the building base code. This chart can be used for quick reference and for tracking the status of proposals.
Status Codes:
AS = Approved as submitted
AM = Approved as modified
NAR = No affirmative Recommendation
W = Withdrawn
I = Insufficient (Incomplete or does not meet criteria)
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Proponent/Mod |
Section |
Summary |
TAC |
Comment |
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James L. Buckner |
1504.7 |
This code modification will provide clarity on the subject of small missile impact testing (Hail Resistance) for metal roofing systems. This exemption matches the exemption in the high velocity hurricane zone standard TAS 125. |
Second. 10-0 AS |
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Gail Beitelman 2311 James Buckner |
1504.8 |
Retain the use of Gravel
and Stone roofing applications. will provide uniform margins of safety to determine Design Pressures. A minimum margin of safety is absent in the Non-HVHZ section of the code. The HVHZ section of the code ( 1523.4 ) requires a margin of safety of 2:1 for wind uplift resistance |
2311 Second. 4-6 NAR 2093 Second. 8-2 AS |
2311: Currently in IBC. Makes sense. Think should be left in. If roof not installed well, gravel could be loose. During hurricanes, flying gravel could adversely impact adjacent buildings. Reroofing without adequate slope bad. 2093: Would make it uniform. How BO determine if safety factor 2-1 is there? FM reports test pressure. BO often require safety factor be doubled. Should be within the reqts of product approval system, not in code section. |
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Randall Shackelford 2658 Gail Beitelman David Roodvoets Gail Beitelman David Roodvoets |
1506.6 R904.4.2 |
Adds option for determining corrosion resistance of roof tile screws by adding reference to TAS114, Appendix E. Change in reference to screws. Revise reference standards in 1506.6 Remove Section 1506.6 from the code Amend screw language Eliminate Code section Modify reference Standard |
2658: Second. Tabled. 10-0 AM 2312 No second. 2549 No second. NAR 2493 No second. NAR 2273 No second. NAR 2550 No second. NAR 2553 & 2658: 9-0 AM |
2312: need to clarify how existing language should be treated. 2658: Section has a problem. References ASTM A 8641 screws & nails. Not used any more. Proprietary coatings. Propose using TAS 114 std. Philips: Current std. extremely difficult. Limits use of head styles. Prefer defeating section. Shackelford: Need some standard in there. Give manufacturer 3 options. Need to strike language re: corrosion if not corrosion std. Move to table. Second. Use 2553 for Residential. If approved, only applies to “wood” screws. 2658 Building. |
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Gail Beitelman 2313 David Roodvoets (2554) Gail Beitelman |
1506.7 R904.4.3 |
Change in definition of
clips. Change referenced Standard
to more appropriate standard Modify reference Standard Amend clip language |
2313 & 2274: Second. 0-10 NAR 2555: 9-1 AM 2554 0-10 NAR 9-1 AM |
2313: need to clarify how existing language should be treated. Resubmitted: FBC language there. Where do manufacturer’s find reqts for fasteners. Little in code; 2006 Suppl. Current language creates problems with mfrs. How do we know mfr are meeting any std? Find lack of compliance. Not clear if they meet code. Currently a minimum standard; need a standard. Design for each part of a system. 2555 addresses corrosion resistance. Philips: Section added to Supplement. Appears to apply to all types of roofing. Address ASTM 153 A90. Also change from 1.5 to .90 oz/s.f. Propose add “or TAS 114E” to mod. 2554: Motion to reconsider. 10-0. Use same language as 2555; let staff correlate. 2554 references right section. Change section number to R904.4.3. 2555 and 2554 are the same. |
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1510.3 |
Requires new roofs on existing buildings to be tested in the same manner for which they are being installed. |
Second. 1-9 NAR |
Section is in wrong code. Should be in existing building code. Needs to stay. Need to show equivalent uplift resistance. Commercial reqts very specific. See more applicable to residential applications. Residential code has no reroofing provisions. Buckner: tie testing to structural components. Huge financial impact to consumer. |
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T |
1609.1 |
Requires wall coverings and soffits to be designed using the design wind pressures for walls. |
Second. 8-0 AS |
Hurricane Advisory Committee trying to clarify treatment of soffits. |
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T |
1609.1.1.2 |
Adds new reference standard for wind tunnel testing. Places lower bound limits on the results determined from wind tunnel testing. |
Second. 2-6 NAR |
Why add to code instead of ASCE 7? Why not wait? Expect to
be in 2010 edition. Get variations of up to 40%. Provides better avenue for scientific
backup. Why not put into section on wind tunnel testing. Was “80%” intended
to be relevant to windows and walls? Yes. Fix typo of |
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Joe Belcher |
1609.1.4, 1609.1.4.3, 1714.8 R301.2.1.2, R614 |
Add labeling requirements
for impact resistant coverings. Add definition of impact
resistant coverings to 202 Add labeling requirements for impact resistant coverings. |
2681 & 2682 Second. 8-0 AM |
Based on the 2006 I-Code, section 1609.1.4, should be 1609.1.2. The proponent should have used the language as per the I-Code. [comment 1 = comment 3?] Use Comment 2. Changes numbers to line up with Garage Door & Shutter Labeling Work Group. Parts of products could be switched & installed product not tested. Sets a precedent for other products. 1714.8 #2: Strike “may” & add after “but” the word “are”, strike “be”. 1718.4 at end, second to last line: “ …in accordance with”. Take language in 2681 comment 2, number it to work with R614 & substitute to make both documents same. |
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1609.4 R301.2.1.4 |
Clarifies the effect of
open patches on Exposure Category determination. Clarifies the effect of open patches for determining Exposure Categories. |
2660 Second. 6-2 AM 2662: Second. 6-2 AM. |
Handed out amended language. Had to line up with 2007 Supplement. Clarifying description of surface roughness categories. Cost significant. Expect to fine-tune it by May. Mod taken from Commentary; attempt made to simplify it. Open patch width should be 164’ not 98. This is not practical. Will cause everything to be Exposure C; no take on added cost. ASCE 7 committee did not intend this to apply to inland areas. Amend 98’ to 164’ and accept 660 as correct number. 8-0.Amend Exposure C to say “open area”, not “opening”. Also change “patches” to “open area”. Change 182.9m should be 200 meters. Lack of cost data & last minute nature of word-smithing reasons for 2 negative votes. Reconsider 2662. 8-9 Motion to table. Removed from table. 8-0 Revised 2662 R301 provided to Stevens. No cost information. |
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CW Macomber 2370 |
1702 R202 |
Adding a definition to Code. |
2370 & 2372 Second. 8-0 AS |
Submitted on behalf of Commission’s work group. Sequence is wrong. |
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CW Macomber 2373 |
1702 R202 |
Adding a definition to the
Code. |
2373 & 2374 Second. 8-0 AM |
What does “defeatable” mean? Take off one product & put it on another. Amend to say “the label cannot be removed without noticeable damage”. 8-0 |
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CW Macomber 2593 |
1714.5.2 R613.3 |
Add labeling requirements
per recommendations of Window Labeling Work Group. Add labeling requirements per recommendations of Window Labeling Work Group. |
2593 Second. 8-0 AM 2600 AM 7-0 |
Definition of permanent label is permanently flawed. Code doesn’t require design pressure on the label. Code says performance rating. Not enforceable. Suggest that the permanent label is same as default label. Need a permanent label on product. Propose use Comment 1 language. 7-0. AAMA wording is statement, not a requirement. Change to “shall be” the default label. |
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CW Macomber 2375 |
1714.5.3.4 R613.4.5 |
Garage doors labeling. |
2375 Second. 7-1 AS 2376 Second. 7-1 AS |
Don’t have to say who provides the label. Remove “provided by the manufacturer. Want the person who builds the product to provide the label. |
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Siegfried
Valentin 2266 |
1714.5.5.1 |
The proposed modification will assure that the different deflection limits and percentage of deformation for residential and commercial products are complied with |
Second 8-0. AM |
Clarifies that architectural products need to comply with (?). Add corresponding “HVHZ shall comply with TAS 202” 8-0 |
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dick wilhelm |
1714.8 |
Provides a ready accessible format to window installers working outside the scope of manufacturer’s installation and anchoring instructions |
Withdrawn. |
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Joe Belcher |
35 R43 |
Update AAF Guide to
Aluminum Construction in High Wind Areas. |
2680 & 2675, use comment 2 with handout, second, AM 8-0 to accept standard as updated Feb 28, 2007 and handout (contact us for a copy) |
See Comment 3 on the website. Siggi, supports proposal. Jack, moves to accept update to standard. Jaime, not HVHZ without specific approval. 2680 and 2675, amended to accept the standard as updated Feb 28, 2007 and handout (contact us for a copy that was handed out at the meeting, see the pdf file.) |
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Jack Glenn |
R202, R6xx |
Add to window installation requirements provisions to address water intrusion. |
2574, second, 3-4 NAR |
Dick Wilhelm and Siggi Valentin, Hurricane Research Advisory Committee, specific to masonry construction. Water intrusion. Jim Schock, completion of testing. Steve Strawn, manuf. Instructions take precedence. Joe Belcher, testing not finished, no evidence water leaks at juncture, problem with stucco bonding. Prescriptive requirements for wood framing. Not code language. George, flashing def, refers to def. page 1, requirements in def text. Charley, needs work. Craig, does not need to be in the body of the code, use manuf. Instructions. Water infiltration problems in new construction workmanship issues, window products not comply with 15 design pressure. Jack, not code language, prescriptive alternative, addresses what manuf. Instructions do not address. George, helpful to have prescriptive req. Needs code language, preliminary statement that is alternative prescriptive method. Rusty, needs opening statement. Do, do we show positive message? Dan, does this language belong in the code? Manuf. Instructions are responsibility of manuf. Code should set standards. Add to an AAMA standard? Charlie, belongs in ASTM E 2112. Craig, submitted to ASTM E 2112 06 Committee. Received negative comments when submitted to AAMA. Jack abstained. |
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Randall Shackelford 2673 |
R602.1 |
Changes nail in top plate
splice strap to a commonly used nail, removes use of sheathing to make
splice Revision of original proposal to reflect code as IRC. Changes nail in top plate splice strap to a commonly used nail, removes use of sheathing to make splice |
2673, comment 1, AM, 6-1 |
2673: use comment ICC accepted proposal with exception. Replacing nail, equivalent capacity. Rusty objects to keeping exception. Randy, does not affect pipe protection. |
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Joe Belcher |
R609.1.1 |
Adds restrictions to use of
mortar as grout. |
2692, second, AM, 7-1 |
Charlie, using mortar for grout based on 2000 psi, calculations based on 2500 psi, change, affects bond strength. Craig, code change considers strength, 2500 psi should be in the code change. Masons are using mortar as grout. Do, change 2000 to 2500. Dan, grout, how tested? No quality control. Masons mixing water on site, Joe 476 |
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CW Macomber 2376 |
R613.4.5 |
Add garage door label requirement. |
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See above. |
Yellow shading indicates issues identified by HRAC
Green shading indicates issues identified by Building
Officials and developed by Window Labeling Group and Shutter and Garage Door
Work Group