FLORIDA BUILDING COMMISSION
Meeting Design & Facilitation By
Report By Jeff A. Blair
Florida Conflict Resolution Consortium
Florida State University
This document is available in alternate formats upon request to Dept. of Community Affairs, Codes & Standards, 2555 Shumard Oak Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850) 487-1824.
FLORIDA BUILDING COMMISSION
SUPPLEMENT TO THE MAY 6 - 7, 2008 MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2008
Welcome
Chairman Rodriguez welcomed the Commission, staff and the public to Melbourne and day one of the May 2008 plenary session. The Chair noted that the primary focus of the March Commission meeting would be a series of rule development initiatives. The Chair explained that if one wished to address the Commission on any of the issues before the Commission they should sign-in on the appropriate sheet(s). As always, the Commission will provide an opportunity for public comment on each of the Commission’s substantive discussion topics. The Chair explained that if one wants to comment on a specific substantive Commission agenda item, they should come to the speaker’s table so the Commission knows they wish to speak. The Chair noted that public input is welcome, but should be offered before there is a formal motion on the floor.
Agenda Review and Approval
The Commission voted unanimously, 20 - 0 in favor, to approve the agenda for the May
6 – 7, 2008 meeting as presented. Following are the key agenda items approved for consideration:
Day One:
· To Consider Regular Procedural Issues: Agenda Approval and Approval of the January 29 - 30, 2008 Minutes and March 18 – 19, 2008 Minutes and Facilitator’s Summary Report.
· To Consider/Decide on Chair's Discussion Issues/Recommendations.
· To Review and Update the Workplan.
· To Consider/Decide on Accessibility Waiver Applications.
· To Consider/Decide on Legal Issues and Petitions for Declaratory Statements.
· To Hear an Update Report on Binding Interpretations.
· To Consider/Decide on Approvals and Revocations of Products and Product Approval Entities.
Day Two:
· To Consider/Decide on Accessibility, Energy, Mechanical, and Structural Technical Advisory Committees (TAC’s) Report/Rec’s.
· To Consider/Decide on Product Approval/Manufactured Buildings and Education Program
Oversight Committee (POC’s) Reports/Recommendations.
· To Consider/Decide on Wind Mitigation Workgroup Report/Recommendations.
· To Receive a Legislative Report.
· To Conduct a Rule Adoption Hearing on Rule 9B-13, Energy Code.
· To Conduct a Rule Adoption Hearing on Rule 9B-3.050, Amendments to Florida Building Code.
· To Conduct a Rule Adoption Hearing on Rule 9B-3.053, Alternative Plans Review and
Inspection Forms.
· To Conduct a Notice of Change for Rule 9B-70.002, Commission Approval and Accreditation of Advanced Building Code Training Course.
· To Discuss Commissioner Issues.
· To Receive Public Comment.
· To Review Committee Assignments and Issues for the Next Meeting—June 23 - 25, 2008 in
Orlando.
Review and Approval of the January 29 - 30, 2008 Meeting Minutes, and March 18 – 19, 2008 Meeting Minutes and Facilitator’s Summary Report
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 20 - 0 in favor, to approve the January 29 - 30, 2008 minutes and amended and the March 18 – 19, 2008 Minutes and Facilitator’s Summary Report as presented.
Amendments to January 2008 Report:
Conditional approval for product number 7791-R1 was omitted from the list of product approvals.
Chair’s Discussion Issues and Recommendations
A. Appointments
TAC Appointments
None made.
Workgroup Appointments
Regional AC Efficiency Workgroup
Chairman Rodriguez appointed Oscar Calleja and Roy Crawford to the Regional AC Efficiency Workgroup.
Soffit Systems Workgroup
The Chair appointed Lance Olsen to the Soffit Systems Workgroup.
B. Resolution of Support for Funding the Community Building Code Administration Grant Act
Chairman Rodriguez noted that at Commissioner Wiggins requested DCA staff prepared a resolution for the Commission to consider regarding the Commission adopting a resolution of support for funding the Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 (HR 4461/S2458), empowering local building departments to apply for a financial grant to support enforcement of building codes.
Commission Actions:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 20 - 0 in favor, to adopt the resolution of Commission
support of the Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007.
(Included as Attachment 5—Resolution)
C. Code Administration Assessment Project Report and Recommendations
The Chair explained that the Code Administration TAC completed their recommendations, regarding considering options for how the Commission might serve to enhance the interpretation and enforcement needs of local jurisdictions. Jeff Blair reviewed the recommendations and answered members questions. Following discussion the Commission took the following action:
Commission Actions:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 20 - 0 in favor, for DCA staff to explore the implementation costs for the various TAC recommendations and to report back to the Commission at a subsequent meeting.
(Included as Attachment 3—Code Administration TAC Report and Recommendations to the Commission)
Review and Update of Commission Workplan
Rick Dixon reviewed the updated workplan with the Commission and answered member’s questions.
Commission Actions:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 20 - 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)
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
Binding Interpretations
Jim Richmond reported that there on two new petitions and answered Commissioner’s questions.
Following are the Petitions:
Petition 35: Section 2002.3.3 of the 2004 Florida Building Code, Building
Petition 36: Section 1025 of the 2004 Florida Building Code, Building
Recommend Order of Dismissal:
Commission Actions:
Following are the actions taken by the Commission on petitions for declaratory statements.
Second Hearings
DCA08-DEC-047 by Abe Sacks, Chairman, Structa Wire Corp.
Motion—The Commission voted 20 – 0 in favor, to affirm their previous action on the petition.
First Hearings
DCA07-DEC-085 by Walter A. Tillet, Jr., P.E. of TilTeco, Inc.
Motion—The Commission voted 20 – 0 in favor, to approve the TAC’s recommendation on the petition.
DCA08-DEC-002 by Scott Hampton, PE
Motion—The Commission voted 19 – 1 in favor, to approve the TAC’s recommendation on the petition.
DCA08-DEC-071 by G. David Rogers, Ex. Vice President, FPGA
Petition was withdrawn by the proponent.
DCA08-DEC-083 by Steven M. Sincere, PE
Petition was withdrawn by the proponent.
DCA08-DEC-085 by Robert a. Walz, PE, Walz Engineering, LLC
Petition was withdrawn by the proponent.
DCA08-DEC-086 by Ruben Fabian Arroyo, Arroyo Enterprises, Inc.
Motion—The Commission voted 19 – 1 in favor, to approve the TAC’s recommendation on the petition.
DCA08-DEC-087 by Joseph Hermann, Arroyo Enterprises, Inc.
Motion—The Commission voted 19 – 1 in favor, to approve the TAC’s recommendation on the petition.
DCA08-DEC-091 by Mark Disosway, PE
Petition was withdrawn by the proponent.
DCA08-DEC-108 by Ruben Fabian Arroyo, Arroyo Enterprises, Inc.
Motion—The Commission voted 19 – 1 in favor, to approve the TAC’s recommendation on the petition.
DCA08-DEC-112 by Lee Arsenault, the Vintage Group, Inc.
Motion—The Commission voted 18 - 2 in favor, to approve the TAC’s recommendation on the petition.
Recess
The Commission voted unanimously, 20 - 0, to recess until 8:30 AM on Wednesday, May 7, 2008. The Commission recessed at 4:25 PM.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2008
Reconvene and Welcome
Chairman Rodriguez welcomed Commissioners, staff, and members of the public to day two of the May 2008 plenary session of the Florida Building Commission. The Chair noted that the Commission would focus on May’s substantive issues including a suite of rule adoption initiatives.
The Chair noted that blue Public Meeting Evaluation Forms were provided at the speakers’ table for those who wish to provide written feedback to the Commission. Completed Comment Forms will be included in Facilitator’s Summary reports.
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 recommendations. Commissioner Gross reported that a hotel accessibility charrette is scheduled for December 8, 2008.
Commission Actions:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 19 - 0 in favor, to accept the report.
(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)
Energy TAC
Commissioner Greiner presented the Committee’s report and recommendations.
Commission Actions:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 19 - 0 in favor, to accept the report.
(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)
Mechanical TAC
Commissioner Bassett presented the Committee’s report.
Commission Actions:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 19 – 0 in favor, to accept the report.
(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)
Structural TAC
Commissioner Kim presented the Committee’s report.
Commission Actions:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 19 – 0 in favor, to accept the report.
(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)
Education POC
Commissioner Browdy presented the Committee’s report and recommendations.
Commission Actions:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 19 – 0 in favor to accept the report.
(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)
Commission Actions—Education POC:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 19 – 0 in favor, to approve the following courses on a consent agenda for approval:
285, 280, 278, 294, 281, 293, 283, 286, 276, 295, and 300.
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 19 – 0 in favor, to approve the following courses as administrative updates: #87.1, 188.1, 77.2, and 210.1.
Product Approval POC
Commissioner Carson presented the Committee’s report and recommendations.
Commission Actions:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 19 – 0 in favor to accept the report.
(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)
Commission Actions—Product Approval POC:
No additional Commission actions.
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 19 – 0 in favor to accept the report.
(Included as Attachment 4—Wind Mitigation Workgroup May 2008 Report)
· Deed restrictions may not prohibit energy devices based on renewable resources from being installed on buildings.
· Roofing Contractors scope of licensure is expanded to include required roof-deck attachments and repair of wood roof sheathing or fascia as needed during roof repair or replacement.
· Commission shall select the IECC as a foundation code, modified by the Commission to maintain the efficiencies of the FEEC and amend pursuant to 553.901.
· Commission may adopt the updated edition of the NEC as another criteria for annual amendments subject only to Chapter 120 rule adoption procedures.
· Commission is expanded to 25 members with the addition of a Swimming Pool Contractor and a representative from the Green Building Industry. All appointments shall be for a term of 4 years.
· An opportunity shall be provided for members of the public to comment on proposed actions before the Commission takes a final vote.
· Commission may render declaratory statements relating to the provisions of the Florida Accessibility Code.
· Construction regulations for secure mental health facilities are under the jurisdiction of the DCFS.
· Commission shall review the list of evaluation entities and in the Annual Report to the Legislature recommend either amendments to the list the Commission determines should be authorized, or report on the criteria adopted by rule or to be adopted by rule allowing the commission to approve evaluation entities that use the commission's product evaluation process.
· Pursuant to 553.844 secondary water barriers may not be limited to one method or material.
· Pursuant to 553.844 roof-to-wall connections shall not be required unless evaluation and installation of connections at gable ends or all corners can be completed for 15 percent of the cost of roof replacement. For houses that have both hip and gable roof ends, the priority shall be to retrofit the gable end roof-to-wall connections unless the width of the hip is more than 1.5 times greater than the width of the gable end. Priority shall be given to connecting the corners of roofs to walls below the locations at which the spans of the roofing members are greatest.
· Pursuant to 553.886 regarding energy-efficiency technologies: the provisions of
the Florida Building Code must facilitate and promote the use of cost-effective energy conservation, energy-demand management, and renewable energy technologies in buildings.
· 553.9061 Scheduled increases in thermal efficiency standards.
Schedule of increases in the energy performance of buildings subject to the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction.
The Florida Building Commission shall:
Include the necessary provisions by the 2010 edition of the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction to increase the energy performance of new buildings by at least 20 percent as compared to the energy efficiency provisions of the 2007 Florida Building Code adopted October 31, 2007.
Increase energy efficiency requirements by the 2013 edition of the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction by at least 30 percent as compared to the energy
efficiency provisions of the 2007 Florida Building Code adopted October 31, 2007.
Increase energy efficiency requirements by the 2016 edition of the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction by at least 40 percent as compared to the energy
efficiency provisions of the 2007 Florida Building Code adopted October 31, 2007.
Increase energy efficiency requirements by the 2019 edition of the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction by at least 50 percent as compared to the energy efficiency provisions of the 2007 Florida Building Code adopted October 31, 2007.
· Prior to implementing the energy efficiency goals, the Commission shall adopt by rule and implement a cost-effectiveness test for proposed increases in energy efficiency. The cost-effectiveness test shall measure cost-effectiveness and shall ensure that energy efficiency increases result in a positive net financial impact.
· The repeal of s. 553.731, Florida Statutes, by this act, does not diminish or authorize changes that diminish the provisions of the Florida Building Code relating to wind resistance or water intrusion which were adopted pursuant to chapter 2007-1, Laws of Florida.
Commission Actions:
Chairman Rodriguez noted that at the March 2008 meeting the Commission conducted a Rule Development Workshop on Rule 9B-13, Energy Code, for the purpose of amending the Energy Code to implement provisions to comply with the Governor’s 15% efficiency increase for the Florida Energy Code. The Commission voted to require 85 points for the residential performance method (instead of the current 100 points required), and to make no changes to the prescriptive method. The Chair noted that the Energy TAC met to review public comment and the TAC has comments on the comments to present for the Commission’s consideration during the Rule Adoption Hearing. The rule adoption hearing provided an additional opportunity for public comment on the issue.
The Rule Adoption Hearing was opened and an opportunity was presented for public comment. Jeff Blair reviewed the matrix of submitted public comments and the TAC’s comments on public comments. 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, 20 – 0 in favor, to proceed with rule adoption for Rule 9B-13, the Energy Code Rule, and to publish a notice of change, integrating and noticing the approved changes and to file the Rule for adoption without an additional hearing. The Commission’s motion included the following provisions:
To delay the implementation date for the adopted changes to be effective on January 1, 2009.
To note that the adopted 15% increase in efficiency for the Energy Code shall apply toward the 20% increase in efficiency required by 2010, and that no further changes to the Energy Code will be considered until the 2010 Code Update process.
To implement the following enhancements to the Florida Energy Code:
Method A
For the Performance Method an EPI of 85 points is required to pass for all construction types.
Method B for Residential Construction:
For Form 1000B-08, change the window requirements to the following: U-Factor of 0.65, SHGC of 0.35 window, 16 percent glass to floor area (WFA), and require a programmable thermostat on the HVAC system.
Method B for Commercial Construction:
The current prescriptive package will be adjusted to require the efficiencies achieved from the 85 points required in the performance method.
Chairman Rodriguez noted that the rule adoption hearing on Rule 9B-3.050 is being conducted as the final step to amend the procedures for the code development processes regarding the new, statutory glitch process, amending the form for submittal and eliminating the 45 day cooling off periods. The rule adoption hearing provided an additional opportunity for public comment on the issue.
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-3.050, Amendments to Florida Building Code.
Chairman Rodriguez stated that the rule development effort is being conducted in order to correct a discrepancy between the private provider form adopted in Rule and the form posted on the BCIS. The Rule Adoption Hearing is another opportunity for member’s of the public to provide any comments
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, 19 – 0 in favor, to proceed with rule adoption for
Rule 9B-3.053, Alternative Plans Review and Inspection Forms.
Note: The hearing results puts into rule the Commission’s decision on the Form, and complies with JAPC’s comments regarding the location of the Form on the BCIS.
Notice of Change for Rule 9B-70.002, Commission Approval and Accreditation of Advanced Building Code Training Course (Notice appeared in FAW, April 11, 2008)
Chairman Rodriguez explained that at the December 2007 meeting the Commission voted to commence rule development on Rule 9B-70, the Education Rule. At the January 2008 meeting the Commission conducted a rule development workshop on Rule 9B-70 and considered recommendations from the Education POC. The Commission voted that all advanced courses shall be updated no later than the date upon which the revisions to the Code take effect, and that accreditors may accredit advanced courses to the forthcoming Code version to meet the deadline requirements regarding updating advanced courses. At the March 2008 meeting the Commission conducted a Rule Adoption Hearing and the Commission adopted the Education POC’s recommendations for changes to the Rule. The changes have been noticed, and since no additional hearing was requested by the May 1, 2008 deadline, the rule will be filed for adoption in conformance with Chapter 120 requirements.
Commission Actions:
Other Commission Actions
Commission Actions:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 20 – 0 in favor, to meet at beach-front locations as often as possible, and to meet at the Melbourne facility as often as possible.
Commission Member Comment/Issues
Chairman Rodriguez invited Commission members to offer comments to the Commission.
Commission Member Comments:
Norkunas: Its difficult for members of the disabled community to attend meetings and express their opinions. Commissioner Norkunas explained that he communicates with many constituents and reflects the opinions of a broader group, and when he expresses an opinion on accessibility issues Commissioners should respect his expertise, as he does in their areas of expertise.
Vann: As a member of the Accessibility TAC he respects the TAC’s consensus over the views of any single individual.
Bassett: Please add clarifying Florida Specific requirements to the Accessibility Code to the agenda of the Accessibility TAC. The formatting should be reviewed to ensure it is clear when a Florida Specific requirement preempts the Federal requirements.
Commission Member Agenda Items
Chairman Rodriguez invited Commission members to propose issues for the Commission’s next (June 2008) meeting.
None were offered.
General Public Comment
Chairman Rodriguez invited members of the public to address the Commission on any issues under the Commission’s purview.
Public Comments:
Jim Schock: Need to correct the references to roofing replacement and roof covering in 611.7.2.
Cam Fentriss: The standing seam hybrid roofing provisions of 2008 legislation is not a licensing issue, but related to ensuring rebates for solar thermal incentives when installed by the roofing contractor.
Adjourn
The Commission voted unanimously, 20 – 0 in favor, to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 AM.
ATTACHMENT 1
MEETING EVALUATION RESULTS
May 6 – 7, 2008—Melbourne, Florida
Average rank using a 0 to 10 scale, where 0 means totally disagree and 10 means totally agree.
1. Please assess the overall meeting.
9.6 The background information was very useful.
9.6 The agenda packet was very useful.
9.8 The objectives for the meeting were stated at the outset.
9.75 Overall, the objectives of the meeting were fully achieved.
9.35 Accessibility Waiver Applications.
9.35 Discussion and Decision on Legal Issues and Legislative Report.
9.7 Requests for Declaratory Statements.
9.8 Approval of Products and Product Approval Entities.
9.8 Chairs Issues and Recommendations.
9.7 Commission’s Workplan and Meeting Schedule Review and Update.
9.75 TAC and POC Reports and Recommendations.
9.65 Wind Mitigation Workgroup Report/Recommendations.
9.6 Rule Adoption Hearing on Rule 9B-13, Energy Code.
9.75 Rule Adoption Hearing on Rule 9B-3.050, Amendments to Florida Building Code.
9.8 Rule Adoption Hearing on Rule 9B-3.053, Alternative Plans Review and Inspection Forms.
9.8 Notice of Change for Rule 9B-70.002, Commission Approval and Accreditation of
2. Please tell us how well the Facilitator helped the participants engage in the meeting.
9.6 The members followed the direction of the Facilitator.
9.7 The Facilitator made sure the concerns of all members were heard.
9.7 The Facilitator helped us arrange our time well.
9.8 Participant input was documented accurately in Meeting Notes and Facilitator’s Report(s).
3. What is your level of satisfaction with the meeting?
9.55 Overall, I am very satisfied with the meeting.
9.8 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?
9.65 I know what the next steps following this meeting will be.
9.65 I know who is responsible for the next steps.
3. Members Evaluation Comments.
Comments on Specific Agenda Items:
None.
Evaluation Comments:
· Consensus is a beautiful thing. Congratulations to all.
· Good job Jeff! We need you at the Product Approval meeting for 100% of the time
· Great facility, let’s meet here always!
· Excellent facility – would love to return to this venue more often.
· Nice location for the meeting.
· The meeting was a very nice change. I would recommend returning here.
· Meet at this motel (Crown Plaza in Melbourne) more often. Please provide the current codes (FRC and Fire Codes) on the commission – computers
· Great location. Let’s try to meet here again.
· I know there is a lot of support to come back to this facility. I cannot support coming back. I changed rooms three times before I was given one that I could get a full nights sleep without interruption.
· In keeping with our budget cuts it would be advantageous to try and get the meeting schedule down to a 2-day length even if that resulted in longer meetings in those days. (i.e. 8AM-8PM) For your information, South Lakeland is currently building some nice new hotels near the convention center. These are located at Harmon Road and the South Lakeland Bypass. These may or may not provide rates within our budget and are located along that I-4 corridor.
PUBLIC-MEETING EVALUATION AND COMMENT RESULTS
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ATTACHMENT 2
COMMISSION’S UPDATED WORKPLAN AND MEETING SCHEDULE
(Adopted Unanimously May 6, 2008)
MEETING DATES
2007
February 5, 6 & 7 Cmsn Tampa Embassy Suites, USF
March 12, 13, 14 & 15 TACs St Augustine Casa Monica Hotel
March 26, 27 & 28 Cmsn St Augustine Casa Monica Hotel
May 6, 7, 8 & 9 Cmsn Tampa Embassy Suites, USF
June 24, 25, 26 & 27 Cmsn Miami Lakes Don Shula Hotel
August 20, 21 & 22 Cmsn Tampa Embassy Suites, USF
October 1, 2 & 3 Cmsn Tampa Embassy Suites, USF
December 10, 11 & 12 Cmsn Orlando Doubletree Hotel, Universal
2008
January 28,29 & 30 Cmsn World Golf Village, St. Augustine
March 17, 18 & 19 Cmsn Embassy Suites, Tampa
May 5, 6 & 7 Cmsn Crowne Plaza, Melbourne
June 23, 24 & 25 Cmsn Rosen Centre, Orlando
August 18, 19 & 20 Cmsn Naples Grande, Naples
October 13, 14 & 15 Cmsn Embassy Suites, Tampa
December 8, 9 & 10 Cmsn Embassy Suites, Tampa
2009
February 2, 3 & 4 Cmsn
March 23, 24 & 25 Cmsn
May 11, 12 & 13 Cmsn
June 29, 30 & July 1 Cmsn
August 24, 25 & 26 Cmsn
October 12, 13 & 14 Cmsn
Nov 30, Dec 1 & 2 Cmsn
1. Report to 2008 Legislature (Previous Task 35)
Commission identifies and receives draft recommendations 12/12/07
Commission finalizes recommendations 1/30/08
Commission report to 2008 Legislature 2/08
2007 Code published online 2/1/08
Printed 2007 Codes available to the public (Note: Code implemented 10/1/08) 3/1/08
Glitch amendment submittal DEADLINE 6/01/08
Rule development workshop 6/25/08
Rule adoption hearing 8/20/08
File Rule and post Supplement to website 9/5/08
Glitch Rule effective 9/27/08
2007 FBC effective 10/1/08
3. Amend the Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction (Previous Task 10)
Rule development workshop 3/28/07
Rule adoption hearing 6/27/07
Supplementary Rule Adoption Hearing on Rule 9B-7.042 8/21/07
Rule Adoption Hearing on Rule 9B-7.003 8/21/07
Supplementary Rule Adoption Hearing on Rule 9B-7.042 10/3/07
Rule Filed 12/21/07
Rule adoption hearing 3/19/08
Rule Filed 4/08
Note: Code amendment is only conducted to integrate current chap 553, Part II, F.S. parking requirements
4. Develop Product Validation Criteria for Methods of Demonstrating Compliance with Code (Previous Tasks 12 and 31)
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
Supplemental Rule Workshop 3/28/07
Meeting with Window mfgrs regarding installation instruction info 4/10/07
template for PA application
Supplemental Rule Workshop 5/9/07
Propose disciplinary procedures for validators pursuant to new authority 6/27/07
added to law by 2007 Legislature (See Task 31)
Rule Adoption Hearing 6/27/07
Supplemental Rule Adoption Hearing 8/21/07
Supplemental Rule Adoption Hearing 10/03/07
Rule Adoption Hearing 1/30/08
Design and implement essential BCIS modifications 9/07- 12/07
Implement rule changes 2/08
5. Review and Address Code Administration Needs of Local Governments and Measures to Improve Uniform and Effective Enforcement of the Code (Previous Task 13)
Assessment survey design and research 5-7/07
On-line survey designed and conducted 7-9/07
Report on Assessment to the Commission 10/07
Review Assessment with Code Administration TAC 12/11/07
Code Administration TAC Develop Recommendations 1/08-3/08
6. Evaluate in-home waste water recycling in coordination with Department of Health and Department of Environmental Protection (Previous Task 14)
Staff investigate DOH concerns and determine statutory authorities 10-12/06
Department of Health meeting 2/12/07
DOH and DEP did not follow up on their stated concerns
7. Address implementation of the electrical systems requirements of the Energy Efficiency Code (Previous Task 15)
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
Notice Building Officials via BOAF 9/06
BOAF Education Conference Course 5/07
Include in Education and Outreach Contract for FY 07-08 7/07
Outreach provided through project 8/07- 7/08
8. Develop Code-Plus criteria for insurance qualification (Previous Task 18)
Determine policy direction 2/07
Contract for development
Phase I 5/07
Reporting to HRAC 8/22/07
Phase II 7/07
Reporting to HRAC 9/30/07
HRAC finalize recommended criteria 9/30/07
Commission decides on performance goal 10/3/07
Commission finalizes recommendation 12/10/07
Present in report to 2008 Legislature 2/08
9. Load Side - Wind Pressure Research (Previous Task 19)
Commission approved redirection of WBD project Phase II 3/07
Amend contract with UF/ARA 4/07
Contract for Phase III 9/07
Progress reporting 9/30/07
12/10/07
1/30/08
Report on Phase III 6/08
10. Resistance Side – Component and Cladding & MWFRS Research (Previous Task 20)
Legislature appropriates funding 5/07
Contract with UF to conduct research 9/07
(Includes post hurricane building damage assessment survey contingency)
HRAC develops research priority list 1/08
Report on Phase III 6/08
11. Latent load management for energy conservation and humidity control (Previous Task 21)
Conduct workshop on energy efficiency and moisture control 2/28/07
Develop education and outreach plan and coordinate with 8/07 – 6/08
Education and Outreach Program Contractor
See Task 26 Follow-up
12. Develop a model energy efficiency ordinance for residential development (Previous Task 22)
Contract for support study 9/07
Public Input Forum 10/01/07
Establish work group of stakeholders 10/03/07
Work group meetings 10/31/07
11/28/07
1/16/08
Draft ordinance delivered by work group 1/30/08
Commission public hearings 1/30/08
Recommendation finalized for report to 2008 Legislature 1/30/08
Report to 2008 Legislature 2/08
Task Completed
13. Evaluate Florida Energy Code for: residential cost effective baseline; commercial conservation enhancements, and; comparison to IECC, ASHRAE 90.1 and 90.2 (Previous Task 23)
Contract for support study 9/07
Report from contractor 1/08
Recommendations developed for Commission 1/08
Department of Community Affairs recommendations to the Commission 1/08
Report to 2008 Legislature finalized 1/30/08
Report to 2008 Legislature delivered 2/08
Task Completed
14. Amend the Florida Energy Code to Require 15% More Efficiency in Buildings (Previous Task 37)
Note: Amendment to achieve Governor Crist’s directive of 15% increased efficiency by January 1, 2009 will be done using procedures of Part VI, chapter 553, F.S. The Energy Code will be amended by administrative rule authorized by that part then the revised Energy Code will be adopted into the 2007 Florida Building Code during the currently scheduled “glitch” cycle.
Evaluation of cost effective building component efficiencies completed 1/08
(See Task 13)
Department of Community Affairs recommendations to the Commission 1/08
Commission considers proposed amendments 1/08-2/08
Rule Development Workshop 3/19/08
Rule Adoption Hearing 5/7/08
Rule final 6/08
Adoption into 2007 FBC via “Glitch” cycle (See Task 2)
15. Develop and implement public awareness campaign on energy efficiency and benefits of
Green Buildings (Previous Task 24)
Contract for support services 8/07
Public Input Forum 10/01/07
Establish work group of stakeholders 10/03/07
Work group meetings 10/31/07
11/28/07
1/16/08
Plan for website approved by Commission 10/03/07
Website identified and enhanced 9/07 - 12/07
Website launched 1/08
Public awareness campaign strategies approved by Commission 1/08
Project phase II initiated 2/08
Task Completed
16. Work with DCA to evaluate updated energy efficiency standards for energy using products (Previous Task 25 & 38)
DCA initiates rule proceeding 8/07
Enter into contract for study 9/07
DCA conducts Rule Development Workshop 10/18/07
Report from contractor 11/07
Recommendations finalized for report to 2008 Legislature 1/30/08
Report to 2008 Governor 2/08
Update efficiency standards in Florida Energy Code 5/7/08
17. Develop mitigation techniques for retrofit of existing site-built residential buildings: (Previous Task 27)
Identify techniques for initial adoption 5/07-6/07
Commission initiates rule development for techniques & retrofit mandates 5/09/07
Rule development workshop 6/27/07
Non-rule workshop 8/8/07
Rule adoption hearing 8/22/07
Rule effective 10/10/07
Appoint Workgroup to refine requirements 10/3/07
Workgroup meets to recommend settlement for FRSA rule challenge 10/3/07
Commission holds telephone meeting to consider settlement 1/8/08
Workgroup meetings to refine mitigation techniques for Glitch Cycle 12/13/07
1/28/08
3/19/08
4/18/08
Submit for amendment of 2007 FBC during Glitch Cycle 5/08
Adopt techniques and retrofit mandates in 2007 FBC via Glitch Cycle
See Glitch Amendment Task 8 schedule
18. Electrical bonding and grounding for swimming pool decks (Previous Task 28)
Notify building departments/pool bonding alternative authorized by law 5/07
Develop alternative technique to NEC 5/07-6/07
Commission initiates rule authorizing alternative technique 5/09/07
Rule development workshop 6/27/07
Adopt the alternative in the 2007 FBC 8/22/07
Rule effective 10/1/07
Adopt alternative technique in 2007 FBC via Glitch Amendment Cycle 2008
See Glitch Amendment Task 8 schedule
19. Evaluate elimination of gravel and stone roofing systems (Previous Task 29)
Appoint Ad Hoc committee to evaluate the science, alternatives, 8/07
business impact and impact on birds
Contract with UF to provide technical assistance 9/07
Workgroup meetings to review data UF reports on literature search 12/10/07
1/08
3/08
4/18/08
Submit for amendment of 2007 FBC during Glitch Cycle 5/08
Amend 2007 FBC as determined by study in Glitch Cycle See Task 8
20. Implement requirements of law for carbon monoxide detectors (Previous Task 32)
Commission initiates special rule development and adoption for 5/9/07
buildings with fuel burning appliances, fireplaces or attached
garages and sleeping rooms
Rule development workshop 6/27/07
Mechanical and Electrical TACs decide how to reference from NEC 8/21/07
Rule adoption hearing 8/22/07
Rule effective 7/1/08
Adopt and implement above requirements and DBPR hotels with fuel 2008
fired boiler requirements in 2007 FBC in Glitch Cycle
See Glitch Amendment Task 8 schedule
21. Develop Instruction for Manufacturers Obtaining Product Approval via Associations (Previous Task 36)
Chairman refers issue back to POC to review existing rule for appropriate process 7/07
Recommendation to POC and Commission 10/07
22. Evaluate and Adopt the Development Process for the 2010 Florida Building Code (Previous Task 39)
Chairman appoints a study committee 1/08
Committee meets to review and develop recommendation 10/08 – 12/08
Commission conducts public hearing and adopts plan 5/08
23. Revise Rule 9B-3.050 for:
New Proposed Code Amendment Form/Procedures for Glitch Amendments
Rule Development Workshop 3/19/08
Rule Adoption Hearing 5/7/08
Other General Updating
Rule Development Workshop 10/15/08
Rule Adoption Hearing 12/10/08
24. Evaluate Hurricane Wind Pressure and Wind Driven Rain Criteria for Soffit Systems and Establish Labeling Requirements
Appoint workgroup 3/19/08
Include task in UF components and cladding contract 3/08
Workgroup meetings 5/08-10/08
Report to Structural TAC and Commission 2009
25. Investigate A Consistent Definition of Bedroom for Building Code and On-site Septic System Sizing Requirements with the Department of Health
Appoint a Commission Ad Hoc committee 3/19/08
DOH appoint members to work with Commission Ad Hoc committee 3/08-4/08
Task group meetings 5/08-9/08
Report to Commission and DOH 10/08
26. Investigate Regional Energy Efficiency Ratings for Hot and Humid Climate
Follow-up to task 11.
Appoint a workgroup 3/08
Contract with FSEC to organize meetings and provide technical assistance 3/08
Workgroup meetings 5/9/08
5/22/08
6/13/08
Report to Commission 8/20/08
27. Develop Rule for Cost Effectiveness Test (Required by HB 697)
Begin 1/09
Completed 6/09
28. Develop Legislative Recommendation for Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements
(Commission discussion during legislative session)
For report to 2009 Legislature 12/09
29. Develop Design Criteria for Energy Efficient Pool Systems
(Pool Association offer to staff during legislative session)
For 2010 Florida Building Code
2007 Legislature Directed Tasks Through Regular Session
CS/HB 7123 Energy
Action required:
CS/HB 7057 Wind Loss Mitigation Studies and FBC Mitigation Requirements and Standards
Action required:
3. Adopt for site-built residential buildings by October 1, 2007:
o Mitigation techniques
o Requirement that roof replacement requires secondary water barrier and roof deck attachment/fastening
o Requirement that within WBD region roof replacement for buildings insured for $300K or more must also have roof-to-wall connections upgraded
o Requirement that any permitted activity valued at $50K or more for buildings located within the WBD region and insured for $750K or more must also provide for openings protection
4. Adopt in 2007 FBC:
CS for CS for SB 2836 Building Code
Action required:
a) Determine and document the following if eliminate systems from Code:
o Scientific basis or reason for elimination
o An available alternative equivalent in cost and durability
o Whether elimination will unnecessarily restrict or eliminate business or consumer choice in roofing systems
o Whether elimination will negatively affect the nesting habitat of any species of nesting bird; coordination with Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
b) Adopt a rule by chap 120 to preserve use of gravel or stone roofing systems if the above conditions cannot be determined and documented
o Review modifications 2151, 2152, 2153, and 2492 and determine based on public comment if there is a continuing need for any Florida specific requirement of the Code the modifications seek to repeal
o Adopt or modify the modifications by chapter 120 only for inclusion in next edition of FBC
o Conduct study to evaluate cost effective baseline for Florida Energy Code residential requirements, determine cost effective standards for commercial buildings and compare to the International Energy Conservation Code and ASHRAE 90.1 and 90.2 in consultation with designated others.
CS for CS for SB 1822 Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Action required:
CS for SB 404 Sprinkling Existing Portions of Warehouse Expansions
Action required:
CS for SB 2498 Delayed Elimination of Design for Internal Pressure
Action Required:
2007 Legislature Directed Tasks Through Special Session
Florida Building Code Amendments:
Ř “…eliminate all exceptions that provide less stringent requirements.” than the 2006 IBC and IRC for wind-borne debris protection.
[HB 1A Section 10 (1)]
Citizens Insurance criteria for buildings built within 2500 feet of the coast after 2009:
Ř “…develop voluntary “Code Plus” guidelines for increasing the hurricane resistance of buildings.”
[HB 1A Sections 10 (2) and 21 627.351(6)(a)6.]
2006 Legislature Directed Tasks
Florida Building Code Amendments:
Ř Re-designate the Wind Borne Debris Protection Region for the Florida Panhandle
COMPLETED
2005 Legislature Directed Tasks
Florida Building Code Amendments:
Expedited Code Amendment
COMPLETED
Ř Shall by November 1, 2005, adopt the ICC provisions for ventless attic spaces. [Section 33 SB 442]
Ř 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]
Ř Shall consider how to address water intrusion and roof-covering-attachment weaknesses. [Section 34 SB 442]
Ř 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)
Ř 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]
Ř Shall modify Table 1014.1 of 2004 FBC maximum occupancy loads for R occupancies. [Section 46 SB 442]
Ř 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 Florida Building Code Update
Ř Eliminate the “interior pressure design” option for buildings in the wind-borne debris regions consistent with the IBC and IRC.
Special Studies:
Ř Together with building officials from the area, review Hurricane Ivan damage and other data for the region from Franklin County to the Alabama border and issue a report of findings and recommendations to the Governor and 2006 Legislature. [Section 39 SB 442]
Ř Evaluate the definition of exposure category C and make recommendations to the Governor and 2006 Legislature. [Section 41 SB 442]
Ř Study the recommendation that the State be served by a single validation entity for state product approval. [Section 45 SB 442]
Other Tasks:
COMPLETED
Ř 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)]
Ř 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.]
Ř Add design and construction related facility licensing requirements for Hospice Facilities. [HB 189]
ATTACHMENT 3
CODE ADMINISTRATION ASSESSMENT
INTERPRETATION AND ENFORCEMENT NEEDS OF LOCAL JURISDICTIONS
CODE ADMINISTRATION TAC REPORT OF RECOMMENDATIONS
TO THE FLORIDA BUILDING COMMISSION
Meeting Design & Facilitation By
Report By Jeff A. Blair
Florida Conflict Resolution Consortium
Florida State University
jblair@fsu.edu
http:// consensus.fsu.edu
This document is available in alternate formats upon request to Dept. of Community Affairs, Codes & Standards, 2555 Shumard Oak Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850) 487-1824.
FLORIDA BUILDING COMMISSION
CODE ADMINISTRATION TAC
CODE ADMINISTRATION NEEDS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ASSESSMENT PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS
One of the Florida Building Commission’s (the Commission) responsibilities is making a continual study of the Florida Building Code and related laws, and on a triennial basis reporting findings and recommendations to the Legislature. The first triennial assessment was conducted in 2005 and recommendations were reported to the 2006 Legislature. A variety of issues were identified during the course of the assessment survey and ad hoc committee review process, and one of the recommendations developed and adopted by the Commission was to conduct an assessment of local building officials on their needs regarding administration of the Florida Building Code (the Code). Some of the key issues identified during the review process included training and education, communication and outreach, staffing and qualifications, interpretations and appeals, funding, and state oversight.
Local administration and enforcement of the Code is one of the key foundations of the Building Code System, and the Commission, through an on-line assessment survey, sought the views of local jurisdictions—of all sizes and in all geographic regions of the State—on their perspectives and needs regarding the local administration of the Code, as well as their recommendations for measures to improve the uniform and effective enforcement of the Code, including how the Commission could best assist local jurisdictions relative to the administration of the Florida Building Code.
Information on the project, including agenda packets, meeting reports, and related documents may be found in downloadable formats at the project webpage below:
http://consensus.fsu.edu/FBC/fbc_survey.html
E-mail link to Commission minutes to interested parties with option to unsubscribe.
The Commission should encourage local officials to attend Commission meetings so they are informed of the Commission’s work.
Web cast live Commission meetings.
Video tape meetings and archive Commission meetings.
Provide outreach to citizens/public to make them aware of the permits required for repairs or alterations to their homes.
Encourage local bldg dept to regularly establish measurable performance standards for customer service based on volume and ability to do the work.
TAC Options Evaluation Process Overview
For each key issue the following process/format was used:
* General discussion with TAC members and staff on the topic/issue,
* Identification of new options (if any),
* Refinements proposed to existing options (to enhance option’s acceptability),
* Acceptability ranking of options (new, those with some level of support from previous meeting(s), and those a TAC member proposes to be re-evaluated),
* Data/Research needs identified and presentations as available.
For each of the key topical issue areas a range of potential options was listed for the TAC to consider. The options were identified by respondents to the Code Administration Assessment on-line survey. Issues and Options were organized to address the issues identified by survey respondents. The preliminary list of options was reviewed and revised by the TAC and any additional relevant options they deemed appropriate were evaluated during the process. Once an initial ranking of options was completed, the Worksheet was re-organized into three sections for each key topical issue areas:
“Consensus Recommendations” (those options with a 75% or greater level of support), “Options Evaluated by the TAC—No Consensus” (those options with less than a 75% level of support), “Options Outside Scope of Project and Commission Purview”.
Options with 75% or greater number of 4’s and 3’s in proportion to 2’s and 1’s are considered consensus recommendations.
3.COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH OPTIONS
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4=acceptable |
3= minor reservations |
2=major reservations |
1= not acceptable |
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Ranked January 2008 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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4=acceptable |
3= minor reservations |
2=major reservations |
1= not acceptable |
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Ranked January 2008 |
6 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
E-mail link to Commission minutes to interested parties with option to unsubscribe.
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4=acceptable |
3= minor reservations |
2=major reservations |
1= not acceptable |
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Ranked March 2008 |
6 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
The Commission should encourage local officials to attend Commission meetings so they are
informed of the Commission’s work.
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4=acceptable |
3= minor reservations |
2=major reservations |
1= not acceptable |
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Ranked March 2008 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
Web cast live Commission meetings.
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4=acceptable |
3= minor reservations |
2=major reservations |
1= not acceptable |
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Ranked March 2008 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
Video tape meetings and archive Commission meetings.
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4=acceptable |
3= minor reservations |
2=major reservations |
1= not acceptable |
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Ranked March 2008 |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
Provide outreach to citizens/public to make them aware of the permits required for repairs or alterations to their homes.
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4=acceptable |
3= minor reservations |
2=major reservations |
1= not acceptable |
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Ranked March 2008 |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH OPTIONS EVALUATED BY TAC—NO CONSENSUS
E-mail Commission minutes to building departments.
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4=acceptable |
3= minor reservations |
2=major reservations |
1= not acceptable |
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Ranked March 2008 |
4 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
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4=acceptable |
3= minor reservations |
2=major reservations |
1= not acceptable |
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Ranked January 2008 |
4 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
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4=acceptable |
3= minor reservations |
2=major reservations |
1= not acceptable |
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Ranked March 2008 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
3 |
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4=acceptable |
3= minor reservations |
2=major reservations |
1= not acceptable |
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Ranked March 2008 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
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4=acceptable |
3= minor reservations |
2=major reservations |
1= not acceptable |
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Ranked January 2008 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
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4=acceptable |
3= minor reservations |
2=major reservations |
1= not acceptable |
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Ranked March 2008 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
7 |
2. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OPTIONS
EDUCATION AND TRAINING CONSENSUS RECOMMENDATIONS
None
EDUCATION AND TRAINING OPTIONS EVALUATED BY TAC—OUTSIDE SCOPE OF PROJECT AND COMMISSION’S PURVIEW
Have only one State Certification for inspectors without additional requirements.
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4=acceptable |
3= minor reservations |
2=major reservations |
1= not acceptable |
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Ranked March 2008 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
Eliminate local licensing, discipline and registration of contractors.
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4=acceptable |
3= minor reservations |
2=major reservations |
1= not acceptable |
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Ranked March 2008 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
Require all contractors providing construction on school district properties to attend a class on state codes for schools. Section 423 of the building code and S.R.E.F. codes provided by the state D.O.E.
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4=acceptable |
3= minor reservations |
2=major reservations |
1= not acceptable |
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Ranked March 2008 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
3. UNIFORM AND EFFECTIVE ENFORCEMENT OF THE CODE OPTIONS
UNIFORM AND EFFECTIVE ENFORCEMENT CONSENSUS RECOMMENDATIONS
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4=acceptable |
3= minor reservations |
2=major reservations |
1= not acceptable |
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Ranked January 2008 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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4=acceptable |
3= minor reservations |
2=major reservations |
1= not acceptable |
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Ranked March 2008 |
6 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
UNIFORM AND EFFECTIVE ENFORCEMENT OPTIONS EVALUATED BY TAC—NO CONSENSUS
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4=acceptable |
3= minor reservations |
2=major reservations |
1= not acceptable |
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Ranked March 2008 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
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4=acceptable |
3= minor reservations |
2=major reservations |
1= not acceptable |
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Ranked March 2008 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
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4=acceptable |
3= minor reservations |
2=major reservations |
1= not acceptable |
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Ranked March 2008 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
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4=acceptable |
3= minor reservations |
2=major reservations |
1= not acceptable |
|
Initial Ranking March 2008 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
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4=acceptable |
3= minor reservations |
2=major reservations |
1= not acceptable |
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Ranked March 2008 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
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4=acceptable |
3= minor reservations |
2=major reservations |
1= not acceptable |
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Ranked March 2008 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
OPTIONS REFERRED TO CODE PROCESS REVIEW AD HOC COMMITTEE
Eliminate Florida specific amendments unless there is a real and proven Florida specific need.
Limit code changes to once every three years.
Once local technical amendments are posted they should be reviewed by TAC’s and either approved or rejected by the Commission.
ATTACHMENT 4
WIND MITIGATION WORKGROUP REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
May 6, 2008
Melbourne Florida
Wind Mitigation Workgroup Members Present
Representation Member
Commission/Roofing Chris Schulte
Commission/Contractor Matt Carlton
FRSA/Roofing Burt Logan
Insurance Tim Reinhold
FHBA Richard Reynolds
Building
Officials Bill
Dumbaugh
Building Officials Jim
Schock
1. Discussed Wind Mitigation Retrofits Provisions for 2007 Florida Building Code
a. Reviewed and Discussed Gable End Bracing Provisions:
Richard Reynolds provided a status of the revisions to Appendix A and stated that the drafts of Appendix A material will be available for review Monday, May 11, drawings by Friday, the 16th of May.
2. Reviewed and Discussed Other Wind Mitigation Retrofit Provisions: The Workgroup reviewed the working draft and provided the following comments and revisions:
611.7 101.1 When a
roof covering on an existing site-built - single family residential
structure is removed and replaced, the following procedures shall be
permitted to be performed by the roofing contractor:
(a) Roof-decking attachment andfor
fastenersing shall be strengthened and corrected as required
by Section 611.7.1 201.1.
611.7.1 201.1
Roof decking
sheathing fastening attachment and fastening for site-built
single family residential structures.
611.7.2 Roof secondary water barrier for site-builtingle family residential structures. A secondary water barrier shall be installed using one of the following methods when roof covering is removed and replaced:
1. In either HVHZ or non-HVHZ regions,
a) All joints in structural panel roof sheathing or decking shall be covered with a minimum 4 in. wide strip of self-adhering polymer modified bitumen tape applied directly to the sheathing or decking. The deck and self adhering polymer modified bitumen tape shall be covered with one of the underlayment systems approved for the particular roof covering to be applied to the roof.
bc) In the HVHZ, the
entire roof deck shall be covered with an approved
asphalt impregnated 30# felt underlayment or approved
synthetic underlayment installed with nails and tin-tabs as required for the HVHZ in accordance with Sections 1518.4 of the
Florida Building Code, Building or R4402.7.2,
R4402.7.3, or R4402.7.4 of the
Florida Building Code, Residential. This method shall also be acceptable in the
non-HVHZ regions of Florida. (No
additional underlayment shall be required over the top of this sheet). The synthetic underlayment shall be fastened in accordance
with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
e) Application of a two-part urethane based closed cell spray-on
adhesive to the attic side of the joints between the sheathing and along both
sides of the truss top chords or rafters shall be deemed to meet the
requirements for the secondary water barrier.
2. Outside the High Velocity Hurricane Zone:
a. The entire roof deck shall be covered
with an approved self-adhering polymer modified bitumen cap sheet meeting ASTM D 1970 or an approved self-adhereing synthetic
underlayment installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation
instructions. No additional underlayment shall be required on top
of this cap sheet for new installations.
b.
d) In regions of Florida oOutside of the HVHZ, Aan underlayment system approved for the particular roof covering shall be
applied with the following modification:
(1) For roof slopes that require one layer of underlayment, complying with section 1507.2.3 of the Florida
Building Code, Building fastened as described below orA a layer
of approved asphalt impregnated approved
ASTM D 226 Type I or Type II (#30)
felt underlayment or approved synthetic
underlayment shall be installed. The felt or synthetic
underlayment is to be fastened with 1” round plastic cap or metal cap
nails, attached to a nailable deck in a grid pattern of 12 inches (305 mm)
staggered between the overlaps, with 6-inch (152 mm) spacing at the overlaps. The synthetic underlayment shall be fastened in accordance
with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
(2)
For roof slopes that require two layers of underlayment, an approved asphalt
impregnated ASTM D 226 Type I or Type II (#30) underlayment of
2:12 to 4:12 an additional layer of felt shall be installed in a
shingle-fashion and lapped 19” and fastened as described above. An approved
synthetic underlayment shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
installation instruction. (No additional underlayment shall be required over
the top of this sheet).
201.3 611.8.1 Roof-to-wall connections for site-built
single family residential structures.
Where required by Section 611.8 101.2, the intersection of roof
framing with the wall below shall be strengthened by adding metal
connectors, clips, straps, and fasteners such that the performance level equals
or exceeds the uplift capacities as provide sufficient resistance to
meet the uplift loads specified in Table 611.8.1 201.3 either
because of existing conditions or through retrofit measures. As an
alternative to an engineered design, the prescriptive retrofit solutions
provided in Sections 611.8.1.1 201.3.12 through 611.8.1.6
201.3.45 shall be accepted as meeting the mandated roof-to-wall
retrofit requirements.
Exceptions:
1. Where it can be demonstrated (by code adoption date documentation and permit issuance date) that roof-to-wall connections and/or roof-to-foundation continuous load path requirements were required at the time of original construction.
2. Roof- to- wall connections shall not be required unless evaluation and installation of connections at gable ends or all corners can be completed for 15% of the cost of roof replacement. For house that have both hip
The workgroup reviewed the Roof Gravel Criteria Proposal for 2007 Florida Building Code and made the following recommendation:
BALLAST. Ballast is any item having weight that is used to
hold or steady an object.
In roofing, ballast comes in the form of large stones or paver systems or
light-weight interlocking paver systems and is used to provide uplift
resistance for roofing systems that are not adhered or mechanically attached to
the roof deck.
ADJOURNED: 10:30 am
ATTACHMENT 5
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Florida Building Commission recognizes the citizens of the State of Florida are at risk of natural disasters including hurricanes, wild fires, tornadoes, lightning, floods and severe thunderstorms; and
WHEREAS, these disasters have the potential for causing injury and loss of life and widespread damage to property, community infrastructure and the environment; and
WHEREAS, the Commission recognizes that effective pre-disaster mitigation, thorough preparedness, timely warning, and well-trained and equipped response forces can reduce injuries and deaths cased by a hazard; and
WHEREAS, the hurricane seasons of 2004 and 2005, the flooding in 2006 and 2007, and the tornado and wildfire seasons of 2006 and 2007 clearly demonstrate our nation’s on-going vulnerability to all forms of natural disasters; and
WHEREAS, the impact of recent natural disasters demonstrates the need for heightened local, state and federal attention to coordinated measures to mitigate the impact of natural hazards on our communities, and has demonstrated a significant need to support the effective work of building code enforcement; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of building codes and consistent enforcement are effective means of mitigating the impacts of natural disasters; and
WHEREAS, the National Institute for Building Safety’s recent report finds an express national benefit for providing support for local building code enforcement; and
WHEREAS, the Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007, when enacted and funded, will provide competitively evaluated federal grants, locally matched, for local governments who seek to build-up or improve local code administration and enforcement capabilities; now therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Florida Building Commission hereby encourages Congress to support passage and funding of H.R. 4461/S. 2458, The Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007. The Commission further encourages the International Code Council to deliver this Resolution to Congress and to continue its work on behalf of the enactment and funding of the Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007.
_____________________________________
Raul L. Rodriguez, AIA, Chairman
Florida Building Commission
ATTACHMENT 6
RULE LANGUAGE
9B-70.002: Commission Approval and Accreditation of Advanced Building Code Training Courses
NOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 34, No. 8, February 22, 2008 issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly.
9B-70.002 Commission Approval and Accreditation of Advanced Building Code Training Courses.
(1) Approval of Course Accreditors. The Commission shall approve persons to serve as accreditors of advanced training courses. Persons desiring to be accreditors shall apply using Form FBCED 2003-001 adopted herein by reference and available from the Building Code Information System at www.floridabuilding.org. Applications shall be accompanied by an application fee of $100.00. Applications shall be approved by the Commission if the applicant has demonstrated five years of Florida Building Code expertise in the field for which approval is sought, or equivalent as specified below, or, and possesses an active license issued pursuant to Section 471.015, 481.213, 481.311; 489, Part I or II, F.S.; or a standard certificate issued pursuant to Section 468.609, F.S. When an accreditor application is submitted to accredit only accessibility courses by an individual who can demonstrate proficiency acceptable to the Commission as a subject matter expert in the field of accessibility the Commission shall approve that applicant to accredit accessibility courses. Accreditors approved by the Commission under prior versions of this rule are authorized to continue accreditation of building code courses. Equivalent expertise or proficiency under this provision shall include:
(a) A four year college degree or graduate degree in the field for which approval is sought;
(b) A letter verifying work experience in the field for which approval is sought from a person who supervised the applicant; or
(c) A letter verifying employment and specific position of the applicant in the field for which approval is sought from the applicant’s employer.
(2) No change.
9B-3.053: Alternative Plans Review and Inspection Forms Adopted
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To implement statutory directive concerning the format and content of information to be posted at a job site utilizing a private provider of building code inspection services and to update, clarify and correct the names and numbers of forms and their location on the Building Code Information System.
SUMMARY: The rule provides more precise numbering for forms adopted, explicitly specifies the location from which the forms may be obtained; specifies an effective date for each of the forms; and adds a form to be posted at a job site that identifies the authorized inspectors for that job.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 553.791(4), (5) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 553.791(4), (5) FS.
A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: May 7, 2008, 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter is brought before the Commission in accordance with its agenda.
PLACE: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Melbourne-Oceanfront, 2605 N. A1A Highway, Melbourne, Florida 32903.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Mo Madani, Planning Manager, Department of Community Affairs, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Sadowski Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100, (850) 921-2247. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Mo Madani, Planning Manager, Department of Community Affairs, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Sadowski Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100, (850) 922-2247.
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
9B-3.053 Alternative Plans Review and Inspection Forms Adopted.
The following forms are adopted for use in conjunction with utilization of a private provider to perform plan review and inspection: and may be obtained on the internet at http://www.dca.state.fl.us/fbc/forms/1_forms.htm.:
(1) Notice to Building Official of Use of Private Provider, Form Number 9B-3.053-2002-01, effective January 20, 2003;
(2) Private Provider Plan Compliance Affidavit, Form Number 9B-3.053-2002-02, effective January 20, 2003;.
(3) Job Site Private Provider Identification Form, Form Number 9B-3.053-2005-01, effective February 1, 2006.
9B-3.050: Statewide Amendments to the Florida Building Code
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To account for a new process by which the Florida Building Commission may amend the Florida Building Code utilizing only rule adoption procedures of Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, and to update the form for submission of proposed amendments to accommodate additional capabilities and features of the Building Code Information System.
SUMMARY: The rule is amended to reflect an updated form for submission of code amendments, adding specific information about the effect of the proposed amendment on Code provision applicable to the High Velocity Hurricane Zone; and to accommodate the new statutory process for adopting amendments meeting specified criteria; specifically, eliminating the requirement for publication of amendments for 45 days before they are considered by a committee or the Commission.
Form for submission of code amendments and expedited code amendment process.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 553.73(3), (6), (7), (8) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 553.73(3), (6), (7), (8) FS.
A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: May 7, 2008, 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter is brought before the Commission in accordance with its agenda.
PLACE: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Melbourne-Oceanfront, 2605 N. A1A Highway, Melbourne, Florida 32903.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Mo Madani, Planning Manager, Department of Community Affairs, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Sadowski Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100, (850)921-2247. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Mo Madani, Planning Manager, Department of Community Affairs, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Sadowski Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100, (850)921-2247.
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
9B-3.050 Statewide Amendments to the Florida Building Code.
(1) - (3) No Change
(4) For the purpose of amending the Florida Building Code, each proposed amendment to the Florida Building Code shall be submitted on the Code Amendment Proposal, Form No. 9B-3.047-2008, effective , 2004 available from the Building Code Information System at www.floridabuilding.org or by contacting the Codes and Standards Section, Department of Community Affairs, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. The Code Amendment Proposal form shall be submitted online at www.floridabuilding.org and shall be reviewed by Commission staff for sufficiency. Commission staff shall ascertain 1) whether the amendment to the code has been submitted in legislative format, 2) if the rationale for amending the code has been provided, and 3) if all seven questions regarding fiscal and other impacts have been answered by the proponent. The term “NA” or “Not applicable” shall be considered an insufficient answer. If a proposed code amendment is submitted more than two weeks prior to the deadline established and staff finds the proposal to be insufficient, staff shall notify the proponent via email of the nature of its insufficiency and that if the proponent of the amendment elects to resubmit the proposal curing the insufficiency, it must be resubmitted prior to the deadline. Once a Code Amendment Proposal has been found sufficient, Commission staff shall verify such status online, enabling the Building Code Information System to show the proposal to the general public for comment. Code Amendment Proposals found insufficient shall not be verified or considered as building code amendments in the code amendment process.
(5) Each proposed amendment will be heard first by the appropriate Technical Advisory Committee, which will consider the proposal and all documentation submitted therewith, and consider whether to recommend approval by a 75% vote. If the proposal fails to achieve a 75% favorable vote, it is forwarded to the Commission for action based upon the applicable criteria. The Committee may modify the proposed amendment if it provides the documentation required by subsection 9B-3.047(6), F.A.C. After modification, the Committee must then vote whether to recommend adoption as amended. If the proposed amendment as modified fails to achieve a 75% favorable vote, the proposal is forwarded to the Commission for action.
(6) The Commission shall publish each proposed amendment on its website at www.floridabuilding.org at least 45 days prior to its consideration by the appropriate Technical Advisory Committee, except those amendments submitted pursuant to Section 553.73(7), F.S. This notice may run concurrently with the notice required by Section 120.54(2), F.S., and is not intended to extend the required rulemaking timeframes therein.
(7) The full Commission shall consider and vote upon each proposed amendment after consideration by at least one Technical Advisory Committee. The Commission may act on a consent agenda of those proposals which receive the required 75% vote at the Committee level to deny the amendment. The Commission must take action on all proposed amendments regardless of the Committee’s recommendation. The decision of the Commission to approve a proposed amendment shall be by 75% vote. Those proposals failing to meet the vote requirement shall not be adopted. The Commission may modify a proposed amendment, provided that the form required by subsection 9B-3.047(6), F.A.C., is amended to reflect the modification and supporting documentation is submitted.
(8) The Commission shall publish each proposed amendment on its website at www.dca.state.fl.us/fhcd/fbc at least 45 days prior to its consideration by the full Commission, except those amendments submitted pursuant to Section 553.73(7), F.S. This notice may run concurrently with the notice required by Section 120.54(3), F.S., and is not intended to extend the required rulemaking timeframes therein.
(9) Each amendment approved for adoption by the Florida Building Commission, except those amendments approved pursuant to Section 553.73(7), F.S., shall take effect no earlier than three months after the rule amendment is filed for adoption with the Department of State.
9B-13.0041: Thermal Efficiency Standards Adopted
9B-13.0061: Effective Date
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To require more energy efficient construction in Florida effective October 1, 2008, by amending the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction.
SUMMARY: The reference document will require more energy efficient construction in Florida. As applied to commercial construction, the Energy Efficiency Code is amended to be consistent with ANSI/ASHRAE 90.1 - 2007, Energy Efficient Design of New Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings, ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Retail Buildings and ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 School Buildings. As applied to residential construction, the performance method of compliance provided in the Code is amended to reflect a passing score of 85 rather than 100. The prescriptive means of compliance for residential compliance remains unchanged from current requirements. Interested parties should refer to the draft reference materials that may be obtained online at www.floridabuilding.org, or contacting the person identified in this notice.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 553.901 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 553.901, 553.903 FS.
A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: May 7, 2008, 8:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter is brought before the Commission in accordance with its agenda.
PLACE: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Melbourne-Oceanfront, 2605 N. A1A Highway, Melbourne, Florida 32903.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Ila Jones, Community Program Administrator, Department of Community Affairs, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Sadowski Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100, (850)487-1824. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Ila Jones, Community Program Administrator, Department of Community Affairs, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Sadowski Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100, (850)487-1824
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
9B-13.0041 Thermal Efficiency Standards Adopted.
(1) The design and fabrication of all new and renovated buildings, except as exempted herein, shall comply with the requirements of the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction, 2008 Edition (the Code), is hereby adopted by reference promulgated by the State of Florida. The Florida Building Commission Department shall revise, update and maintain the Code. All new and renovated buildings, except as exempted herein, shall comply with the requirements of the 1997 Edition of the Code and the 1998 revisions, Form 600A-97 (Revised 1998), the FLA/RES-97 (Revised 1998) computer program, Form 600B-97 (Revised 1998) and Form 600C-97 (Revised 1998), herein incorporated into this rule by reference.