FLORIDA BUILDING COMMISSION FACILITATOR’S SUMMARY REPORT OF THE
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New Commission Members
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
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
Petitions For Declaratory Statements
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
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
The Report may be viewed at the project webpage:
http://consensus.fsu.edu/FBC/ubdw.html
| 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 | 13 |
| performance |
Commission Actions: Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor to accept the reports.
The Reports may be viewed at the project webpages:
http://consensus.fsu.edu/FBC/ac.html
FBC JUNE 24, 2008 REPORT 10
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.
June 24, 2008—Orlando, Florida
Average rank using a 0 to 10 scale, where 0 means totally disagree and 10 means totally agree.
What progress did you make?
9.6 I know who is responsible for the next steps.
5. Members Evaluation Comments.
Comments on Specific Agenda Items:
None.
Evaluation Comments:
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meeting.
None were completed.
2007
February 5, 6 & 7 Cmsn March 12, 13, 14 & 15 TACs March 26, 27 & 28 Cmsn May 6, 7, 8 & 9 Cmsn June 24, 25, 26 & 27 Cmsn August 20, 21 & 22 Cmsn October 1, 2 & 3 Cmsn December 10, 11 & 12 Cmsn
2008
January 28,29 & 30 Cmsn March 17, 18 & 19 Cmsn May 5, 6 & 7 Cmsn June 23, 24 & 25 Cmsn August 18, 19 & 20 Cmsn October 13, 14 & 15 Cmsn December 8, 9 & 10 Cmsn
2009
(Adopted Unanimously June 24, 2008)
Tampa Embassy Suites, USF St Augustine Casa Monica Hotel St Augustine Casa Monica Hotel
1.
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
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
9.
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
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 Report from contractor Recommendations developed for Commission
Report to 2008 Legislature finalized Report to 2008 Legislature delivered
14.
(See Task 13)
Commission considers proposed amendments Rule Development Workshop Rule Adoption Hearing Rule filed 7/08 Adoption into 2007 FBC via “Glitch” cycle (See Task 2)
Develop and implement public awareness campaign on energy efficiency and benefits of
8/07 10/01/07 10/03/07 10/31/07 11/28/07
1/16/08
10/03/07
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 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
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
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Report to Commission and DOH 10/08
| 26. | Investigate Humidity Control Problems for Hot and Humid Climates | |
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| 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 | ||
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
energy efficiency. The cost-effectiveness test shall measure cost-effectiveness and shall ensure that energy efficiency increases result in a positive net financial impact.”
CS for CS for SB 2836 Building Code
Action required:
1. Electrical bonding and grounding for swimming pool decks:
2. Gravel or stone roofing systems
Action required:
CS for SB 2498 Delayed Elimination of Design for Internal Pressure
Action Required:
1. Notification to building departments and industry.
¾ Shall by November 1, 2005, adopt the ICC provisions for ventless attic spaces. [Section 33 SB 442]
¾ 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]
¾ Shall consider how to address water intrusion and roof-covering-attachment weaknesses. [Section 34 SB 442]
¾ 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]
¾ Add design and construction related facility licensing requirements for Hospice Facilities. [HB 189]
