Florida Building Commission

 

 

 

 

Facilitator’s Summary Report of the

July 12, 2012 Teleconference Meeting

Tallahassee, Florida

 

 

 

Report By Jeff A. Blair

FCRC Consensus Center

Florida State University

 

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This document is available in alternate formats upon request to DBPR, Codes & Standards,

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Florida Building Commission

July 12, 2012 Teleconference Meeting Summary Report

 

Thursday, July 12, 2012

 

Opening and Meeting Participation

The meeting was opened at 10:00 AM, and the following 13 Commission members participated:

 

Dick Browdy (Chair), Bob Boyer, Nan Dean, Kiko Franco, Herminio Gonzalez, Dale Greiner, Jeff Gross,

Scott Mollan, Nick Nicholson, Jim Schock, Jeff Stone, Brian Swope, and Tim Tolbert.

*Members participating by teleconference are italicized.

 

DBPR Staff Attending

April Hammonds, Mo Madani, Marlita Peters, and Jim Richmond.

 

 

Meeting Facilitation

The meeting was facilitated by Jeff Blair from the FCRC Consensus Center at Florida State University. Information at: http://consensus.fsu.edu/

 

Project Webpage

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/index.html

 

 

Opening

Chairman Browdy explained that the July 12, 2012 Teleconference Commission meeting was narrowly focused to primarily address two objectives:

(1) To entertain a motion that will put the Commission in the appropriate posture for Rule Making on Rule 61G20-1.00(1), Florida Building Code; and

(2) For the Chair to make appointments to TACs and POCs.

 

 

Agenda Review and Approval

The Commission voted unanimously, 13 – 0 in favor, to approve the agenda as posted/presented including the following objectives during the July 12, 2012 meeting:

 

Ø To approve regular procedural topics (agenda)

Ø  To consider the nature of the August proceeding relating to the Florida Building Code modifications and specifically notification of that meeting as an additional rule development workshop rather than a rule adoption hearing

Ø  To make appointments as appropriate

Ø  To consider commissioner and public comment

 

The complete Agenda is included as “Attachment I” of this Report.

(See Attachment I—Meeting Agenda)

 

 

Consider Motion to Proceed With Rulemaking With Regard to Rule 61G20-1.001(1), Florida Building Code

At the June 2012 Commission meeting the Commission conducted a rule development workshop regarding Rule 61G20-1.001(1), Florida Building Code, to consider changes to the 2010 Florida Building Code regarding 2010 Building Code Glitch fixes proposed pursuant to the statutory criteria allowing adoption without Code development processes, using only Chapter 120 rulemaking procedures. At the conclusion of Commission action regarding proposed Glitch amendments the Commission voted unanimously to proceed with rule adoption for Rule 61G20-1.001(1), Florida Building Code, incorporating the Commission’s adopted amendments into the rule draft, and conducting a rule adoption hearing at the August 2012 Commission meeting. DBPR legal staff recommended that the Commission amend their action regarding conducting a rule adoption hearing on Rule 61G20-1.001(1), Florida Building Code, by instead conducting a supplemental rule development workshop.

 

Following an overview, questions and answers, public comment and Commission discussion, the Commission took the following action:

 

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 13 – 0 in favor, to amend their action previously

adopted at the June 12, 2012 Commission meeting relative to conducting a rule adoption hearing for

Rule 61G20-1.001(1), Florida Building Code at the August 2012 meeting to instead conduct a

supplemental rule development workshop for Rule 61G20-1.001(1), Florida Building Code, at the

August, 2012 Commission meeting.

 

The above motion was made by Commissioner Nicholson and seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez.

A voice vote was conducted by name and each Commissioner in turn voted yes on the motion.

 

Commission action on the Glitch amendments is available on the Commission’s website at the following URL: http://www.floridabuilding.org/fbc/thecode/FBC_2009_Icode_Supplement.htm

 

 

Appointments

Chairman Browdy made the following appointments thanking members who are rolling off for their service and welcoming new appointments:

 

Commissioners:

Commissioner Carson rolled-off the Commission and was replaced with returning Commissioner Nanette (Nan) Dean in the Manufactured Buildings position.

Commissioner Chris Schulte has rolled-off the Commission and was replaced with Commissioner Brian Swope in the Roofing Sheet Metal & AC Contractors position.

 

Product Approval POC:

Commissioner Jeff Stone was appointed as chair of the Product Approval POC to replace Ed Carson who rolled-off the Commission.

Commissioner Brian Swope was appointed to replace Commissioner Chris Schulte on the Product Approval POC.

 

Roofing TAC:

Commissioner Tim Tolbert was appointed as Chair of the Roofing TAC and

Commissioner Brian Swope was appointed to the Roofing TAC to replace Commissioner Chris Schulte.

 

Plumbing TAC:

Commissioner Bob Boyer is appointed to chair the Plumbing TAC and he will replace Kevin Fennell who retired.

Commissioner Ken Gregory will remain on the Plumbing TAC as a member.

 

 

Chair’s 2012 Code Update Process Reminder

Chairman Browdy reminded participants that the deadline for submitting proposed code modifications for consideration during the 2013 Code Update Process is approaching (August 1, 2012).  The Chair explained

that in order to allow staff time to provide feedback regarding whether modifications are complete, stakeholders’ submitting proposed code modifications should submit them as early as possible. Proponents were also reminded, if appropriate, to include any relevant referenced standards in their code modification submittal package(s). The Chair noted that although the deadline is August 1, 2012, code modifications submitted after July 23, 2012 risk having no feedback from DBPR staff regarding whether the submittal is complete. If the code modification proposal is incomplete and there was no staff review, it may not be forwarded on to the Commission for consideration. The Chair recommended that stakeholders refer to the e-mail notice of July 10, 2012 for additional details.
General Public Comment

Members of the public were offered an opportunity to provide comment during each of the Commission’s substantive discussion agenda items. In addition, Chairman Browdy invited members of the public to address the Commission on any issues under the Commission’s purview. Following is a summary of public comment offered:

 

·      Keri Hebrink: asked since August would now be a rule development workshop for Rule 61G20-1.001(1), Florida Building Code, when will the rule adoption hearing be conducted?

·      DBPR Staff: they will have to consult with the DBPR rules attorney, but thought it likely that October 2012 would be the latest date for the hearing.

·      Jack Glenn: asked for clarification regarding what type of feedback DBPR staff will be providing on proposed code modifications submitted for the 2013 Code Update process.

·      DBPR Staff: staff will only be reviewing proposed code modifications to ensure they are complete, and will not be making any recommendations regarding technical merit.

 

 

Commission Member Comments

Commission members were offered an opportunity to make any additional comments they wished to offer. Following are Commission member’s comments and relevant answers:

There were no additional Commissioner comments offered.

 

 

Adjourn

The Chair requested a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:12 AM, and the Commission voted unanimously, by a vote of 13 – 0 in favor, to adjourn.

 

 

 

Attachment I

Meeting Agenda

 

Florida Building Commission

Teleconference meeting From Tallassee, Florida

July 12, 2012—10:00 A.M.

Tallahassee, Florida

Call-In Number:  1.888-808-6959    Conference Code: 2059360213

Objectives

Ø To Approve Regular Procedural Topics (Agenda)

Ø To consider the nature of the August proceeding relating to the Florida Building Code modifications and specifically notification of that meeting as an additional rule development workshop rather than a rule adoption hearing.

Ø To make appointments as appropriate.

Ø To Consider Commissioner and Public Comment

 

Meeting Agenda

1)

 

Welcome and Opening, Roll Call

Review and Approval of Meeting Agenda

2)

Review and discuss motion to proceed with rulemaking with regard to Rule 61G20-1.001(1), Florida Building Code

3)

Appoint members of TACs, POCs, and workgroups as appropriate

4)

Public Comment

5)

Member Comment

6)

Adjournment

 

Staff Contacts: Jim Richmond, jim.richmond@dbpr.state.fl.us, (850) 921-2278;

Marlita Peters, marlita.peters@dbpr.state.fl.us, (850) 922-6864;

Mo Madani, mo.madani@dbpr.state.fl.us, (850) 921-2247

 

Note: This document is available to any person requiring materials in alternate format upon request.  Contact the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100 or call 850-487-1824.