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8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  7
Code Administration
Denied
TAC Recommendation
TAC:
 7
Total Mods for  
in
Denied
Code Administration
Code Administration
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Building
1‑Scope and Administration
Jack Butler
Comment
Summary
Proponent
107.1
Add ability to provide digital construction documents when approved by the building official, clarify terms, and provide a means for accommodating digital documents in the approval process.
Mod #
 11908
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 1
Chapter

X
Brown Motion to Approve Comment A1  Bleasdell   Vote: 
Section
TAC Action
Jack Butler
Comment
Summary
Proponent
107.3.4
Provide flexibility required for residential construction projects as a result of FBC‑Residential pointing to FBC‑Building for code administration.
Mod #
 11911
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 1
Chapter

X
Proponent withdrew this modification then changed to un-‘withdraw.
Gerwig Motion to Approve A1 for consistency.  2nd Schock   Vote: 7 Yes – 0 No
Section
TAC Action
Rebecca Quinn obo FL Div Emerg Mgnt
Comment
Summary
Proponent
107.3.5
Certain documentation is required for construction in flood hazard areas: elevation to which Lowest Floors are elevated, the elevation to which dry floodproofing will extend, and design of dry floodproofing. Proposal specifies use of FEMA certificates specifically designed for those purposes.
Mod #
 11962
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 1
Chapter

 X
Schock Motion to Approve Comment A3   2nd Brown   Vote: 7 Yes – 0 No
Section
TAC Action

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8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  7
Code Administration
TAC:
 7
Total Mods for  
in
Denied
Code Administration
Code Administration
James Schock
Comment
Summary
Proponent
105.2
This change removes permitting requirements for accessibility renovations to One and Two Family Dwellings providing an accessible entry and path of travel through the dwelling unless, it involves structural bearing walls.
Mod #
 11993
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 1
Chapter

 X
Schock Motion to Approve Comment A2   2nd Brown   Vote:5 Yes – 2 No   Passes 
Section
TAC Action
Shane Gerwig
Comment
Summary
Proponent
107.3.5
During discussion of Declaratory Statement DS 2024‑002, it was evident that the application of this section is confusing and not consistently administered throughout Florida. This adds numbering structure consistent with framework throughout the code.
Mod #
 12098
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 1
Chapter

X
Schock Motion to Approve Comment A1   2nd Gerwig  Vote:  7 Yes – 0 No 
Section
TAC Action
Shannon Few
Comment
Summary
Proponent
105.3.1.2
Proposing to change the dollar amount in section 4 from $5,000 to $15,000.
Mod #
 12205
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 1
Chapter

 X

Dexter Motion to Approve Original Amendmnt  2nd Sawchuck  Vote:  7 Yes – 0 No
Section
TAC Action
Cade Booth
Comment
Summary
Proponent
110.3.14
The proposed updates the FBC to include mass timber, aligning it with national standards and advancements in building science, fire safety, and structural integrity. Backed by extensive research and testing, this ensures clear enforcement, cost‑effective compliance, and statewide consistency.
Mod #
 12257
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 1
Chapter

 X

Schock Motion to Deny  2nd Brown   Vote: 7 Yes – 0 No 
Section
TAC Action
Shanna

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