DCA08-DEC-119 by Dick Wilhelm,
Fenestration Manufacturers Association
and Jeff Lowinski,
Window and Door Manufacturers Association
Question:
WDMA
and FMA believe the intent and correct interpretation of the product labeling
provisions for windows, sliding glass doors and skylights of Sections R613.3.1,
R613.3.1.1 and 1714.5.2.1 of the 2007 Florida Building Code is that the
information required in these sections is to be included on a supplemental /
temporary label that remains on the product until final approval. Further, a
permanent label or marking must identify the manufacturer, but all remaining
information required in these sections maybe included but is not mandatory.
Do
you agree with this interpretation?
Answer:
It
is the intent of Sections R613.3.1, R613.3.1.1 of the FBC, Residential and
Section 1714.5.2.1 of the FBC, Building to require two types of labels (a
permanent label and a temporary supplemental label). However, the permanent label must always be
the default label in case the temporary label is missing or no longer legible
for final approval by the building official.
The following are the list of information required to be indicated on
each label:
Exterior
windows and sliding glass doors:
§
Permanent Label:
§
Permanent label
is a label that cannot be removed without noticeable damage:
§
It is limited to
one design pressure rating per reference standard per label.
§
Permanent label
shall identify:
§
the manufacturer
§
performance
characteristics
§
Product’s
model/series number
§
Approved product
certification agency, testing lab, evaluation entity or Miami-Dade Product
Approval to indicate compliance with the relevant standards
§
Temporary Label:
§
Temporary Label
has to be printed and supplied by the manufacturer and shall identify:
§
the manufacturer
§
products
model/series number,
§
positive and
negative design pressure rating,
§
products maximum
size,
§
glazing
thickness,
§
indicate impact
rated if applicable,
§
Florida Product
Approval number or Miami-Dade Product Approval number if applicable, and
applicable test standard.
§
The supplemental
label is limited to one design pressure rating per reference standard per
label.
Skylights:
§
Permanent Label:
§
Permanent label
is a label that cannot be removed without noticeable damage:
§
It is limited to
one design pressure rating per reference standard per label.
§
Permanent label
shall identify:
§
the manufacturer
§
performance
characteristics
§
Product’s
model/series number
§
Approved product
certification agency, testing lab, evaluation entity or Miami-Dade Product
Approval to indicate compliance with the relevant standards
§
Temporary Label:
§
Temporary Label
has to be printed and supplied by the manufacturer and shall identify:
§
the manufacturer
§
products
model/series number,
§
positive and
negative design pressure rating,
§
products maximum
size,
§
glazing
thickness,
§
indicate impact
rated if applicable,
§
Florida Product
Approval number or Miami-Dade Product Approval number if applicable, and
applicable test standard.
§
The supplemental
label is limited to one design pressure rating per reference standard per
label.
DCA08-DEC-124 by Chris Sheppard, System
Components Corporation
Question: For HVHZ
and Non HVHZ zones, does the approval basis for the underlayment
referenced in Section 201.2, item (c) of Rule 9B-3.047 is based on compliance
with Florida Building Code Section 1518.4 and Residential Code section
R4402.7.4?
No. Underlayment referenced in Section 201.2 item (c) of Rule
9B-3.0475 shall be ASTM D 226
DCA08-DEC-142 by Jerry Sparks,
Question #1: Whether Sections 110.2 and 106.3 in conjunction with F.S. Chapter 163
allow a local government to restrict the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
to enforce compliance of off-site improvements conditions.
Answer: As per ss. 110.2
and 106.3 of the Florida Building Code, Building, withholding Certificate of
Occupancy is explicitly authorized for other than code subjects i.e.
enforcement of other laws and ordinances enforced by the Hillsborough County
Building Department. However, the
Florida Building Commission jurisdiction is limited in scope to subject matters
authorized under Chapter 553, Florida Statutes.
Question
#2: Whether it can also be withheld to
enforce compliance of on-site improvements conditions, all to meet adopted land
development regulations.
Answer: See answer to Question #1.
DCA08-DEC-147 by John Berry, AIA, Cole +
Russell Architects
Question: Is it the intent of Rule 9B.0472 to require CO
detection within 10’ of all sleeping rooms throughout this entire facility,
when the fossil fueled appliances are centrally and remotely located several
hundred feet and several stories from the apartment units?
Answer: No. According to Section 705.1 of the FBC,
Building, the facility in question consists of three buildings and thus Rule
9B-3.0472 provisions will only apply to the North Building and the Central
Building where the fossil-fuel burning appliances are proposed to be located.
DCA08-DEC-150 by James Paula, St Johns County Board
of County
Question #1 Is it the intent of 3109.4.1 to require that decks and
stairs attached to the structure also require a pile foundation?
Answer: Yes, the Florida Building Code does not differentiate
between one portion of a structure to another. The decks would be considered a part of a
habitable structure and the stairs are a part of the required egress for the
structure.
Question #2 Is
it the intent of FBC 3109.4.1 to allow a design ratio or pile spacing to pile
diameter of less than 8:1?
Answer: No, Section 3109.4.1 states in part that “design
ratio or pile spacing to pile diameter should not be less than 8:1 for
individual piles located above the design grade.”
Question #3 Is
it the intent of FBC 3109.3 to require that the bottom of the lowest horizontal
structural member be located above the 100 year storm elevation when a portion
of the lowest horizontal members fall landward of the CCCL line?
Answer:
Yes, the scoping section
3109.1.1 states in part that the provision of section 3109 shall apply to “all
habitable structures which extend wholly or partially seaward of a CCCL
or 50 foot setback line.” “Emphasis added”