FLORIDA BUILDING COMMISSION
Meeting Design &
Facilitation By
Report By Jeff A. Blair
Florida Conflict Resolution Consortium
Florida State University
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available in alternate formats upon request to Dept. of Community Affairs,
Codes & Standards, 2555 Shumard Oak Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850)
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FLORIDA BUILDING COMMISSION
SUPPLEMENT TO THE JUNE 24, 2008 MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2008
Welcome
Chairman
Rodriguez welcomed the Commission, staff and the public to Orlando and day one
of the June 2008 plenary session. The Chair noted that the primary focus of the
June Commission meeting would be a rule development workshop Glitch Amendments.
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.
Public Comment
The
Commission received public input requesting that the Commission not conduct the
scheduled June 25, 2008 rule development workshop on proposed Glitch
amendments, and instead proposed that all Glitch Amendments be reviewed during
the August 2008 rule development workshop.
The
public suggested that with the extension of the submittal date for Glitch
Amendments to July 15, 2008, and due to general confusion regarding when
amendments would be considered by the Commission.
Commission Actions:
Motion—The
Commission voted 13 – 2 in favor, not to conduct a rule development workshop on
Glitch Amendments during the June 2008 meeting, and to consider all of the
proposed Glitch Amendments during a rule development workshop on Rule 9B-3.047, Florida Building Code, Glitch
Amendments, at the August 2008 meeting. The Commission will conduct a
rule adoption hearing at the October 2008 meeting. In addition, the Commission
voted not to convene on Wednesday, June 25 and to postpone the workplan
prioritization exercise and the Commission Processes Ad Hoc meeting.
Agenda Review and
Approval
The Commission voted
unanimously, 15 - 0 in favor, to approve the agenda for the June
24 - 25, 2008 meeting as
amended. Following are the key agenda items approved for consideration:
·
To Consider
Regular Procedural Issues: Agenda Approval and Approval of the May 6 - 7, 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.
·
To
Consider/Decide on Accessibility, Code Administration, Electrical, Energy,
Mechanical, Plumbing, Roofing, Special Occupancy, 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 Universal Bedroom Definition Workgroup Report/Rec’s.
·
To
Consider/Decide on Regional AC Efficiency and Humidity and Moisture Control
Workgroups Report/Rec’s.
·
To Consider Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Budget Report.
·
To
Conduct a Rule Development Workshop on Rule 9B-3.047, Florida Building Code,
Glitch Amendments.
·
To
Conduct a Workplan Prioritization Exercise.
·
To Discuss Commissioner
Issues.
·
To Receive
Public Comment.
·
To Review
Committee Assignments and Issues for the Next Meeting—August 19 - 20, 2008 in
Naples.
Amendments to the Agenda:
·
To
Conduct a Rule Development Workshop on Rule 9B-3.047, Florida Building Code,
Glitch Amendments.
·
To
Conduct a Workplan Prioritization Exercise.
Review and Approval of the May 6 - 7, 2008 Meeting Minutes and Facilitator’s
Summary Report
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 - 0 in favor,
to approve the May 6 - 7, 2008 Minutes as amended and the Facilitator’s
Summary Report as presented.
Amendments to May 2008 Minutes:
Commissioner
Schulte was present at the May 2008 Commission meeting.
Chair’s Discussion Issues and
Recommendations
1. New Commission Members
Chairman Rodriguez reported that the Governor has made seven
appointments to the Commission that will take effect July 1, 2008. Chairman
Rodriguez welcomed all new Commissioners and thanked those Commissioners who
were rolling-off the Commission for their dedicated service to the citizens of
Florida. The Chair reported the following appointments:
Jeffrey Gross has been re-appointed, to
represent the Building Management Industry for a term beginning July 1, 2008,
and ending November 21, 2011. Jeff has been serving since May of 2003.
Donald Mayo has been appointed to represent Code
Officials for a term beginning July 1, 2008, and ending January 12, 2011.
Donald is succeeding Christ Sanidas who has served since November of 1999.
Scott Mollan has been appointed to represent Mechanical
Contractors for a term beginning July 1, 2008, and ending February 3, 2011.
Scott is succeeding Gary Griffin who has served since June of 2005.
Nicholas Nicholson has been appointed to
represent Mechanical Engineers for a term beginning July 1, 2008, and ending
December 8, 2009. Nicholas is succeeding Steven Bassett who has served since
August of 1997. The Chair offered
the
Commission’s appreciation to Steve Bassett for his willingness to represent the
Commission at various public functions.
Jeff Stone has been appointed to represent
Building Product Manufacturers for a term beginning July 1, 2008, and ending
July 27, 2011. Jeff is succeeding Nanette Dean who has served since September
of 2005.
John “Tim” Tolbert has been appointed to
represent Code Officials for a term beginning July 1, 2008, and ending January
15, 2011. Tim is succeeding Nick
D’Andrea who has served since May of 1992. The Chair thanked Nick for his
service as the Commission’s Vice-Chair.
Mark Turner has been appointed to represent
Electrical Contractors for a term beginning July 1, 2008, and ending January
30, 2011. Mark is succeeding Michael McCombs who has served since November of
1999.
2. Appointments
(Commission—TAC(s)—Workgroup(s))
A. Humidity
and Moisture Control Workgroup
The Chair
appointed Dutch Uselton to the Humidity and Moisture Control Workgroup.
B. Commission Processes Ad Hoc
The Chair
announced that he was appointing an ad hoc committee of Commissioners to
discuss Commission processes, budget issues, and the 2010 Code development
process. The appointments were as follows:
Raul Rodriguez, Chair, Dick Browdy, Ed Carson, Kiko Franco,
Jim Goodloe, Dale Greiner,
Jeff Gross, and Chris Schulte.
3. Effective
Date of 2007 Florida Building Code and Florida Energy Code
The Chair
noted that the Commission voted unanimously on June 9, 2008 to make the
effective date of the 2007 Florida Building Code and Florida Energy Code
December 31, 2008. In addition, the Glitch amendment deadline was extended to
July 15, 2008. Proposed Glitch amendments will be reviewed at the June and
August 2008 Commission meetings.
4. Appreciation
for Maxine Moore Retiring from DCA
Chairman
Rodriguez stated that on behalf of the Commission he was extending the
Commission’s deepest appreciation and best wishes for retiring DCA staff
person, Maxine Moore. Max has handled the Commission’s logistics and travel for
many years, and has always provided professional and cheerful assistance to the
Commission. The Chair noted that she will be missed, and offered good luck in
her retirement.
5. Commission
and Public Input Process Review
Jeff reviewed the Commission’s meeting discussion and public input
processes with the Commission. Jeff explained that the Commission Processes Ad
Hoc would review a revised proposal at their meeting.
Review and
Update of Commission Workplan
Rick Dixon reviewed the updated Workplan
with the Commission and answered member’s questions. Commissioner Browdy
requested that Workplan tasks provide detail on the task’s origin.
Commission Actions:
Motion—The
Commission voted unanimously, 15 - 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
Kim 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
Appeals
Jim Richmond informed the Commission that the
lawsuit filed by Commissioner Norkunas against the Commission regarding the
Commission’s decision on an Accessibility Waiver appeal had been dismissed by
the District Court of Appeal due to lack of standing for Commissioner Norkunas.
Commissioner Norkunas explained that as an
advocate for people with disabilities he must defend their interests.
Binding Interpretations
Jim Richmond
reported that there were no new petitions to report on.
Following are the actions
taken by the Commission on petitions for declaratory statements.
Second Hearings
DCA07-DEC-085 by Walter A. Tillet, Jr.,
P.E. of TilTeco, Inc.
Motion—The Commission voted 11 – 0 in
favor, to defer action on the petition until the August 2008 meeting.
DCA08-DEC-002 by Scott Hampton, PE
Motion—The Commission voted 11 – 0 in
favor, to affirm their previous action on the petition.
DCA08-DEC-086 by Ruben Fabian Arroyo,
Arroyo Enterprises, Inc.
Motion—The Commission voted 11 – 0 in
favor, to affirm their previous action on the petition.
DCA08-DEC-087 by Joseph Hermann,
Arroyo Enterprises, Inc.
Motion—The Commission voted 13 – 0 in
favor, to affirm their previous action on the petition.
DCA08-DEC-108 by Ruben Fabian Arroyo,
Arroyo Enterprises, Inc.
Motion—The Commission voted 14 – 0 in
favor, to affirm their previous action on the petition.
DCA08-DEC-112
by Lee Arsenault, the Vintage Group, Inc.
Motion—The Commission voted 11 – 2 in
favor, to affirm their previous action on the petition.
First Hearings
DCA08-DEC-119 by Dick Wilhelm, Fenestration
Manufacturers Association
Motion—The Commission voted 14 – 0 in favor, to approve the TAC’s recommendation on
the petition.
DCA08-DEC-124 by Chris Sheppard, System Components
Corporation
Motion—The Commission voted 14 – 0 in favor, to approve the TAC’s recommendation on
the petition as amended by the Commission.
DCA08-DEC-142
by Jerry Sparks,
Hillsborough County Florida
Motion—The Commission voted 15 – 0 in favor, to approve the TAC’s recommendation on
the petition.
DCA08-DEC-147
by John Berry,
AIA, Cole + Russell Architects
Motion—The Commission voted 15 – 0 in favor, to approve the TAC’s recommendation on
the petition.
DCA08-DEC-150 by James Paula, St Johns County Board of
County
Motion—The Commission voted 15 – 0 in favor, to approve the TAC’s recommendation on
the petition.
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 reported that the Committee did not have a quorum and as a result could
not meet.
Code Administration TAC
Commissioner
Wiggins presented the Committee’s report and recommendations.
Commission Actions:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 - 0 in favor,
to accept the report.
(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)
Electrical TAC
Commissioner
McCombs presented the Committee’s report and recommendations.
Commission Actions:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 - 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, 15 - 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, 15 – 0 in favor,
to accept the report.
(See Commission Minutes for
Committee report)
Plumbing TAC
Rick
Dixon presented the Committee’s report and recommendations.
Commission Actions:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 - 0 in favor,
to accept the report.
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 - 0 in favor,
to have the swimming pool subcommittee work on pool entrapment, and to endorse
working with Department of Health regarding code provisions for the use of
rainwater and the storage of rainwater in cisterns.
(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)
Roofing TAC
Commissioner
Schulte presented the Committee’s report and recommendations.
Commission Actions:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 - 0 in favor,
to accept the report.
(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)
Special Occupancy TAC
Commissioner
Hamrick presented the Committee’s report and recommendations.
Commission Actions:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 - 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, 15 – 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, 15 – 0 in favor
to accept the report.
(See Commission Minutes for
Committee report)
Commission Actions—Education POC:
Motion—The Commission voted
unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor, to charge the POC with developing recommendations
regarding whether the four-hour administrative core course should remain a CE
licensing requirement, and whether the course should only be available on-line
or also instructor-led.
Motion—The Commission voted
unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor, to approve the following advanced courses on a
consent agenda for approval: 313.0, 312.0, 306.0, 314.0, and 307.0.
Motion—The
Commission voted unanimously, 14 – 0 in favor, to approve advanced course
309.0, with Commissioner Hamrick abstaining on the vote.
Motion—The
Commission voted unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor, to approve the following courses
as administrative updates: #310.0, 305.0, 308.0, 297.0, 298.0, and 263.1.
Product Approval POC
Commissioner
Kim presented the Committee’s report and recommendations.
Commission Actions:
Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor
to accept the report.
(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)
Commission Actions—Product Approval POC:
Motion—The
Commission voted unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor to open Rule 9B-72.090 for
Self-Affirmation, and
Rule 9B-72.180 for Equivalency of Standards between ASTM E 1300-02
and ASTM E 1300-04.
Motion—The
Commission voted unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor to begin revocation proceeding
for product numbers: 4487, 6269, 7109, 7198, and 5985.
Motion—The
Commission voted unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor to require individuals commenting
on-line for product approvals to provide their name for the record.
Motion—The
Commission voted unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor that the Product Approval
Administrator is allowed to select from one of the two following auditing
firms: Mermelstein Hidalgo LLP or Rodriguez, Trueba & Co., PA.
The Universal
Bedroom Definition Workgroup met after the May Commission meeting to evaluate
possible options regarding a universal definition for “Bedroom” in the Building
Code and Department of Health rules for the sizing of septic systems. Jeff
Blair will provide the Commission with an update.
Overview:
Jeff
Blair explained that the purpose of the Workgroup is to develop recommendations
regarding
An acceptable definition of “Bedrooms”
used for the sizing of septic systems. The definition should function well from
the Florida Building Code (FBC) and Department of Health (DOH) perspectives.
Commission Actions:
Motion—The
Commission voted unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor to accept the report.
http://consensus.fsu.edu/FBC/ubdw.html
Humidity and Moisture Control Workgroup Report
The Regional AC
Efficiency Workgroup met on May 9, 2008 to evaluate whether the Commission and DCA should
recommend to the United States Department of Energy (USDOE) regional AC
efficiency standards for the hot and humid climate.
The Workgroup’s scope was
changed after the first meeting to Humidity and Moisture Control, and they met
on June 13, 2008. Jeff Blair will provide the Commission with an update on both
meetings.
Overview:
Jeff Blair explained that the Workgroup’s scope is
two-fold. First does it make sense to have regional AC efficiency standards
specific to the hot and humid climate and to recommend same to the United
States Department of Energy (USDOE). Second, if so what should the technical
requirements be for the regional efficiency standards regarding a hot and humid
region.
Jeff explained that that
the Workgroup’s recommendation would be submitted to the Commission’s Energy
TAC for review and then to the Florida Building Commission who will make a
decision and in turn pass final recommendations to the USDOE.
Jeff Blair, Commission Facilitator, explained that
the Workgroup’s scope had been revised by the
Commission
Chair to developing recommendations regarding AC equipments’ role in
controlling humidity and moisture in buildings in a hot and humid climate. The
Workgroup is tasked with considering a range of issues and options regarding
the manufacturing, design and installation of AC equipment in controlling
moisture and preventing mold and mildew in the hot and humid Florida climate.
Members were asked to rank each of the short-term
options for controlling indoor moisture and humidity on their importance for
achieving control of indoor humidity and moisture on a five-point scale, where
5 is the highest level of importance and 1 the lowest level of importance.
Following are the results of the prioritization
exercise regarding level of importance for controlling
indoor humidity and moisture control:
|
TOPIC |
RANK
|
|
|
|
|
Airtight air distribution system |
1 |
|
Use of ECM’s/TXV |
2 |
|
Location of ductwork-encourage conditioned space |
3 |
|
Outside air ventilation |
4 |
|
Humidity control devices |
4 |
|
Envelope performance |
6 |
|
Fan overrun/settings |
7 |
|
Aux. dehumidification equipment in high
performance buildings |
7 |
|
Startup commissioning of equipment |
9 |
|
Source control |
10 |
|
Maintenance of equipment |
10 |
|
Code mandated design criteria |
10 |
|
Power consumption/testing at multiple
points/dehumidification performance |
13 |
Members were asked to identify options that should
be evaluated in the long-term regarding controlling indoor building humidity
and moisture in a hot and humid climate.
Following are the issues/options identified during
the meeting:
·
Commercial
building moisture control should be evaluated.
·
Have the ARI
directories list the moisture removal of equipment.
·
Incorporate
humidity removal in regional methodology for efficiency of AC.
·
Consider a
regional AC efficiency rating for the hot-and-humid climate.
·
Come up with
a humidity removal number label or rating as it relates to energy consumption.
·
Proper
enforcement of energy code could eliminate many of the problems.
·
Review
whether humidity control features are better located in mechanical code or
energy code, or both.
· Have trained and
certified system designers.
Commission Actions:
Motion—The
Commission voted unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor to accept the reports.
http://consensus.fsu.edu/FBC/ac.html
http://consensus.fsu.edu/FBC/hmcw.html
Commission Member
Comment/Issues
Chairman
Rodriguez invited Commission members to offer comments to the Commission.
Commission Member Comments:
Bassett:
participated on behalf of the Commission at a ceremony for an energy-efficient
green building called the Eco-Center in Lake Worth.
Commission Member Agenda Items
Chairman
Rodriguez invited Commission members to propose issues for the Commission’s
next (October 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:
Glenn: Special
Occupancy TAC considered commercial swimming pool construction requirements as
Glitch Amendments since the Department of Health adopted the requirements in
their rule. The issue is regarding DOH promulgating construction requirements
without working with DCA and the Commission, as other state agencies do. Jack
recommended that the Governor’s office should be contacted and clarification
sought for how commercial pool requirements are developed. Jack noted that the
model should be similar to how AHCA and DOE work with the Commission.
Norkunas: DOH has created an accessibility problem
with their requirements to have a urinal for hotel pool-side bathrooms,
rendering the bathrooms non-accessible. This issue should also be taken up with
DOH.
Commissioner Norkunas recommended that the issue of
inter-agency cooperation regarding accessible hotel pool bathrooms be reported
in the Commission’s 2009 Report to the Florida Legislature.
Commissioner Bassett recommended that the proper
location of carbon monoxide detectors be recommended in the Commission’s 2009
Report to the Florida Legislature.
Adjourn
The Commission voted unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor,
to adjourn the meeting at 4:00 PM.
ATTACHMENT
1
MEETING EVALUATION RESULTS
June 24, 2008—Orlando, 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.
9.5 The background information was very useful.
9.5 The agenda packet was very useful.
9.6 The objectives for the meeting were stated at the
outset.
9.6 Overall,
the objectives of the meeting were fully achieved.
8.4 Accessibility Waiver Applications.
8.4 Discussion and Decision on Legal Issues and
Legislative Report.
9.5 Requests for Declaratory Statements.
9.6 Approval of Products and
Product Approval Entities.
9.6 Chairs
Issues and Recommendations.
9.5 Commission’s
Workplan and Meeting Schedule Review and Update.
9.6 TAC
and POC Reports and Recommendations.
9.5 Universal
Bedroom Definition Workgroup Report/Recommendations.
9.4
Regional AC Efficiency Workgroup Report/Recommendations.
9.6 Discussion of Fiscal
Year 2008-2009 Budget Report.
N/A Rule Adoption Hearing on Rule 9B-3.047, Florida
Building Code, Glitch
Amendments.
N/A
Workplan Prioritization Exercise.
2. Please tell us how well the Facilitator
helped the participants engage in the meeting.
9.8 The
members followed the direction of the Facilitator.
9.8 The
Facilitator made sure the concerns of all members were heard.
9.7 The
Facilitator helped us arrange our time well.
9.6 Participant
input was documented accurately in Meeting Notes and Facilitator’s Report(s).
3. What is your level of satisfaction with
the meeting?
9.2 Overall,
I am very satisfied with the meeting.
9.8 I
was very satisfied with the services provided by the Facilitator.
9.2 I
am satisfied with the outcome of the meeting.
4. What
progress did you make?
9.6 I know what the next steps following this meeting
will be.
9.6 I know who is responsible for the next steps.
5. Members
Evaluation Comments.
Comments on Specific Agenda Items:
None.
Evaluation Comments:
·
Jeff Blair continues to be an outstanding facilitator, make
sure he gets a raise or bonus,
he
deserves it.
·
Teleconference
meetings should be avoided. The interaction in person is needed.
·
Recommend e-mailing all of the proposed Glitch Amendments
and results of TAC comments/recommendations on Glitch Amendments to all
Building Commission members and interested parties prior to the August meeting
to facilitate action on these items at the August meeting.
·
Good Meeting!
·
Should have
brought my parka and gloves!
·
Look forward
to the meeting at the Naples Grande.
PUBLIC-MEETING
EVALUATION AND COMMENT RESULTS
None were completed.
ATTACHMENT 2
COMMISSION’S UPDATED WORKPLAN AND MEETING SCHEDULE
(Adopted Unanimously June 24, 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
Task Completed
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 7/15/08
7/15/08
Rule
development workshop 8/20/08
Rule
adoption hearing 10/15/08
File
Rule and post Supplement to website 11/1/08
Glitch
Rule effective 12/31/08
2007
FBC effective 12/31/08
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
Rule Effective 5/14/08
Note: Code amendment is only conducted to integrate
current chap 553, Part II, F.S. parking requirements
Task Completed
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
Task Completed
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
TAC
Recommendations Presented to Commission 5/08
Staff Analysis of Costs and Resources to Commission 8/08
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 and DEP meeting 2/12/07
Follow-up meeting with DOH 3/08
Department of Health submits
glitch amendment for consistency with 6/1/08
its rule on use of gray water for landscape
irrigation
2007 FBC updated to reflect state regulations on reuse of
gray collection 12/31/08
within a home (See 2007 FBC schedule)
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 BASF 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
Task Completed
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
filed 7/08
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
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
5/6/08
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 5/09
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
???
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 5/7/08
??
Report to Commission and
DOH 10/08
26. Investigate Humidity Control Problems for
Hot and Humid Climates
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
For 2010 Florida Building Code 12/09
27. Develop Rule for Cost Effectiveness
Test
Begin 1/09
Completed 6/09
28. Develop
Legislative Recommendation for Carbon Monoxide Detector
Requirements
For report to 2009 Legislature 12/07
29. Develop Design Criteria for Energy
Efficient Pool Systems
For 2010 Florida Building Code 12/09
30. Develop
Criteria for Evaluation Entities and Adopt Rule or Develop Recommendation for Entities to be Recognized in Law
Report to the 2009 Legislature 12/08
31. Develop
Improvements for Gravel Roof Systems
For 2010 Florida
Building Code Update 12/09
32. Design Charette for
Hotel Room Accessibility
Conducted during December 2008 Commission meeting 12/08
33. Evaluate
Swimming Pool Entrapment Standards Application to Existing Pools
(For 2010 Florida Building
Code Update) 12/09
34. Evaluate
Rainwater Collection and Reuse for Process Water in Coordination with DOH, Health Officials, DEP and Other Water
Management Agencies
(For 2010 Florida
Building Code Update) 12/09
2008 Legislature Directed
Tasks
HB 697 Building
Code
Action required:
1.
Recommend the Legislature expand the list of evaluation entities in law
or develop and adopt rules for approving evaluation entities.
“Section
16. Subsection (17) is added to section 553.842,Florida Statutes, to read:
553.842 Product evaluation and
approval.—
(17)(a) The Florida Building
Commission shall review the list of evaluation entities in subsection (8) and, in the annual report
required under s. 553.77, shall either recommend amendments to the list to add evaluation entities the
commission determines should be authorized
to perform product evaluations or shall
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. If the commission adopts
criteria by rule, the rulemaking
process must be completed by July 1, 2009.”
HB 7153 Energy
Action required:
1.
Increase building efficiency requirements of the 2010
Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction by 5% for the 2010
relative to the Code which takes effect December 31, 2009.
2.
Identify specific building options to achieve the energy
efficiency improvements.
3.
Adopt by rule a cost effectiveness test and apply to the
energy efficiency improvements.
“Section
109. Section 553.9061, Florida Statutes, is created to read:
553.9061 Scheduled increases in
thermal efficiency standards.--
(1) The purpose of this section is to
establish a schedule of increases in the energy performance of buildings subject to
the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction. The Florida Building Commission shall:
(a) 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.
:
:
(2) The Florida Building Commission shall
identify within code support and compliance documentation
the specific building options and elements available to meet the energy performance goals established in subsection
(1). Energy-efficiency performance options and elements
include, but are not limited to:
(a) Solar water heating.
(b) Energy-efficient appliances.
(c) Energy-efficient windows, doors,
and skylights.
(d) Low solar-absorption roofs, also
known as "cool roofs."
(e) Enhanced ceiling and wall
insulation.
(f) Reduced-leak duct systems.
(g) Programmable thermostats.
(h) Energy-efficient lighting
systems.
(3) The Florida Building Commission
shall, prior to implementing the goals established in subsection (1), 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.”
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:
Ø “…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:
Ø
“…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:
Ø
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
Ø
Shall by
November 1, 2005, adopt the ICC provisions for ventless attic spaces. [Section
33 SB 442]
Ø
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]
Ø
Shall
consider how to address water intrusion and roof-covering-attachment
weaknesses. [Section 34 SB 442]
Ø
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)
Ø
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]
Ø
Shall modify
Table 1014.1 of 2004 FBC maximum occupancy loads for R occupancies. [Section 46
SB 442]
Ø
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
Ø
Eliminate the
“interior pressure design” option for buildings in the wind-borne debris
regions consistent with the IBC and IRC.
Special
Studies:
Ø
Together with
building officials from the area, review Hurricane Ivan damage and other data
for the region from Franklin County to the Alabama border and issue a report of
findings and recommendations to the Governor and 2006 Legislature. [Section 39
SB 442]
Ø
Evaluate the
definition of exposure category C and make recommendations to the Governor and
2006 Legislature. [Section 41 SB 442]
Ø
Study the
recommendation that the State be served by a single validation entity for state
product approval. [Section 45 SB 442]
Other
Tasks:
COMPLETED
Ø
Develop a
form by rule that is posted on a construction site and identifies all private
providers that will be conducting inspections and their contact information.
[Section 11 SB 442/ 553.791(4)(c)]
Ø
Develop a
form by rule for use on the Building Code Information System for petitioning
for review of local building official decisions. [Section 9 SB 442/
s.553.775(3)(c)2.]
Ø
Add design
and construction related facility licensing requirements for Hospice
Facilities. [HB 189]