Issue: DCA09-DEC-309 by Alan C. Plante of Orange County Division of Building Safety. The Petitioner is requesting clarification with regard to applicability of the 2007 Florida Building, Existing Buildings to alterations/renovations of existing swimming pools. Specifically, the Petitioner provides for the following question:

Question: Does the 2007 Florida Building Code Existing Building Code apply to renovations to existing swimming pools?

Background:

(1) Description of the situation:

Petitioner had a permit application submitted for an alteration/renovation to an existing swimming pool; the scope of work was to refinish the pool and deck and replace the pump and filter. The project address is 846 River Boat Circle, Orlando, FL.

(2) 2007 Florida Building Code, Building

Chapter 1 Administration:

101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.

Exceptions:

1. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the Florida Building Code, Residential.

2. Existing buildings undergoing repair, alterations or additions and change of occupancy shall comply with Chapter 34 of this code.

CHAPTER 34 EXISTING STRUCTURES

SECTION 3401 GENERAL

3401.1 Scope. Alteration, repair, addition, relocation and change of occupancy of existing structures and buildings shall comply with the provisions of the Florida Building Code, Existing Building.

Staff recommendation:

Question: Does the 2007 Florida Building Code Existing Building Code apply to renovations to existing swimming pools?

Answer: Yes. According to Section 3401.1 of the Florida Building Code, Building, structures (e.g. swimming pools) and buildings must comply with the provisions of the Florida Building Code, Existing Building.