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2‑Definitions
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Amanda Hickman
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202
Updates code regarding A2L products.
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Chapter 2

David Motion to Approve as Submitted   2nd Quintela   Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No
TAC Action
3‑General Regulations
Mod #
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Rolando Soto
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307.2.2
Requires insulation for condensate piping located inside a building’s unconditioned space.
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Chapter 3

Goll  Motion to Approve as Submitted  2nd Quintela   Vote: 7 Yes – 1 No
Cochelle – need thickness added to product/language
TAC Action
Mod #
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Rebecca Quinn obo FL Div Emerg Mgnt
Section
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301.16
For clarity, carry into other codes the change made in 8th to require elevation of exterior equipment and exterior appliances that are damaged by flood (see FBC EB Sec. 701.3 and FBCR Sec. R322.1.6).
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Chapter 3
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Cochelle Motion to Deny per proponents request to work on language  2nd David  Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No
TAC Action
4‑Ventilation

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Mod #
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Rolando Soto
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403.3.1.1
Toilet/bathroom exhaust fans shall be controlled by a timer switch or rated or listed for continued use.
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Chapter 4
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David Motion to Deny  2nd Quintela   Vote:  7 Yes – 1 No
Cochelle possibly add motion sensor for use
David would like to see rating listed (i.e. UL, etc.)
TAC Action
6‑Duct Systems
Mod #
Proponent
Rolando Soto
Section
Chapter
Summary
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AS/IC

602.2.1
Allows PVC pipes and fittings for the removal of condensate in air handler closets used as plenums in the dwelling units of R‑2 and R‑3 occupancies with conditions:
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Chapter 6

Mumme Motion to Approve as Submitted  2nd Cochelle   Vote:  7 Yes – 1 No 
TAC Action
9‑Specific Appliances, Fireplaces and Solid Fuel‑burning Equipment
Mod #
Proponent
Amanda Hickman
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment
 X
AS
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908.1
Updates code to permit A2L products.
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Chapter 9

Locke  Motion to Approve as Submitted  2nd Cochelle  Vote:  8 Yes – 0 No 
TAC Action
10‑Boilers, Water Heaters and Pressure Vessels

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Mo Madani
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AS
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1006
Clarifies use of piping to use hydronic piping section 1202
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Chapter 10

Goll  Motion to Approve as Submitted  2nd  Cochelle     Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No
TAC Action
11‑Refrigeration
Mod #
Proponent
Amanda Hickman
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment
X
AS
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1101.2
Updates code to permit A2L products
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Chapter 11

Locke  Motion to Approve as Submitted  2nd Quintella    Vote:  8 Yes – 0 No
TAC Action
Mod #
Proponent
Robert Glass
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

1101.6
This exception was added to the 8th edition via Supplement 5 to the 8th Edition (2023) of the Florida Building Code. This exception is critical to bring forward to the 9th Edition and this proposal is intended to ensure that this be considered/added.
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Chapter 11
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Mumme Motion to Deny  2nd  Cochelle   Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No 
TAC Action
15‑Referenced Standards
Mod #
Proponent
Bryan Holland
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

 X
102.4
This proposed modification recommends adoption of NFPA 70‑23, including all published Tentative Interim Amendments (TIAs)
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Chapter 15

DeCarion  Motion to Approve as Modified     2nd  Quintella       Vote:  8 Yes – 0 No
in favor of first edition which excludes the TIA’s  
TAC Action

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Mechanical
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Proponent
Amanda Hickman
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment
 X
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AS/IC

0
Updates code to permit A2L products.
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Chapter 15

Locke Motion to Approve as Submitted   2nd Pittman   Vote:  8 Yes – 0 No
TAC Action
SubCode:
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SubCode:
Residential
1‑Scope and Administration
Mod #
Proponent
Greg Burke
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

101.1
Adds three‑ and four‑ family dwellings to the scope.
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Chapter 1
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Quintella  Motion to Deny   2nd Pittman    Vote:  8 Yes – 0 No
TAC Action
13‑General Mechanical System Requirements
Mod #
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

1307.3.1
Modifies appliance protection in dwelling garage
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Chapter 13
 X

Mumme  Motion to Approve as Submitted  2nd Cochelle     Vote:7 Yes – 1 No  Fails
Locke Motion to Deny  2nd Quintella     Vote:  8 Yes – 0 No
TAC Action
14‑Heating and Cooling Equipment and Appliances

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Mod #
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Rolando Soto
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Chapter
Summary
Comment
 X
AS
AS/IC

1411.3.2
This proposed modification clarifies the code regarding the insulation of condensate piping. Insulating the condensate piping is a common practice but it is not clearly mandated in the codes.
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Chapter 14

John Motion to Approve as Submitted   2nd Quintella     Vote: 7 Yes – 1 No
Cochelle would support removing R3
Quintella requesting work on language

TAC Action
Mod #
Proponent
Amanda Hickman
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment
 X
AS
AS/IC

1412.1
Updates on A2L
 12050
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AM/IC
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Chapter 14

Pittman  Motion to Approve as Submitted    2nd Locke   Vote:  8 Yes – 0 No 
TAC Action
15‑Exhaust Systems
Mod #
Proponent
Rolando Soto
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment

AS
AS/IC

1507.4
Toilet/bathroom exhaust fans shall be controlled by a timer switch or rated or listed for continued use.
 12105
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AM/IC
D/IC
D
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Chapter 15
 X

 Pittman Motion to Deny based on previous action on 11940  2nd  Locke   Vote:  8 Yes – 0 No 
TAC Action
16‑Duct Systems
Mod #
Proponent
Mo Madani
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment
 X
AS
AS/IC

1602.2
Allowing a limited amount of return air provides a means of controlling closet moisture levels. Providing supply air to a closet exacerbates the problem by making closet surfaces colder.
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Chapter 16

John  Motion to Approve as Submitted   2nd DeCarion   Vote:   8 Yes – 0 No
TAC Action

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20‑Boilers and Water Heaters
Mod #
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Mo Madani
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment
 X
AS
AS/IC

2006
This proposal clarifies that various types of equipment shall be “listed and labeled”, which are defined terms in the code, and is consistent with the style used in other sections of the code, such as M1403.1.
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Chapter 20

Locke  Motion to Approve as Submitted   2nd Pittman    Vote:  8 Yes – 0 No
TAC Action
Mod #
Proponent
Amanda Hickman
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment
 X
AS
AS/IC

2006.1
Updates to permit A2L.
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Chapter 20

Quintella  Motion to Approve as Submitted   2nd  Locke    Vote:  *8 Yes – 0 No 
TAC Action
2712‑Reference Standards
Mod #
Proponent
Amanda Hickman
Section
Chapter
Summary
Comment
X
AS
AS/IC

0
Updates code to permit A2L products
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AM/IC
D/IC
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Chapter 46

Cochelle  Motion to Approve as Submitted   2nd Pittman    Vote:  8 Yes – 0 No 
TAC Action
Search Criteria

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