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8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  12
Electrical
Approved as Submitted
TAC Recommendation
TAC:
 6
Total Mods for  
in
Approved as Submitted
Electrical
Electrical
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Building
4‑Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.10.4.2
Creates an exception in the Florida Building Code for the swimming pool and spa equipotential bonding requirements of NFPA 70 Sec. 680.26(2)(a)‑(b).
Mod #
 11975
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

 X

More than one TAC – Primary TAC – Swimming Pool “AS”, Secondary TAC – Electrical “D”
11977
Schock Motion to deny  2nd Holland   Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No
Section
TAC Action
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.2.16
Creates and exception to the 2023 NFPA 70 for bonding pools and spas. Preserves the status quo for equipotential bonding which has no record of failure in the 20 years that it has been in use in Florida.
Mod #
 12005
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

 X

More than one TAC – Primary TAC – Swimming Pool “AS”, Secondary TAC – Electrical “D”

Schock Motion to Deny based on previous comments  2nd Holland  Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No
Section
TAC Action
John Hall
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.10.4.1
This modification is a local technical amendment to address the voltage limitations for commercial swimming pools.
Mod #
 12111
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

 X

More than one TAC – Primary TAC – Swimming Pool “AS”, Secondary TAC – Electrical “D”
Gonzalez Motion to approve as modified with A1 – 2nd Tibbs  Vote: 4 Yes – 4 No Fails
Section
TAC Action

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8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  12
Electrical
TAC:
 6
Total Mods for  
in
Approved as Submitted
Electrical
Electrical
John Hall
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.2.16
This modification is a local technical amendment to adderss the voltage limitations for residential swimming pools.
Mod #
 12115
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

 X

More than one TAC – Primary TAC – Swimming Pool “AS”, Secondary TAC – Electrical “D”

Schock Motion to Deny based on previous actions – 2nd Holland    Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No
Section
TAC Action
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Existing Building
3‑Provisions for All Compliance Methods
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
302.6.2
Excepts Florida from the equipotential bonding requirements of 2023 NFPA 70 and preserves the status quo, allowing the continued use of single wire the single wire bonding method which has no history of failure in the 20 years that it has been in use.
Mod #
 11977
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 3
Chapter

 X

More than one TAC – Primary TAC – Swimming Pool “AS”, Secondary TAC – Electrical “D”
12115
Schock Motion to Deny based on previous comments/actions  2nd Holland  Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No 
Section
TAC Action
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Residential
34‑General Requirements
Bryan Holland
Comment
Summary
Proponent
3408.1
Deletes an unnecessary amendment to the NEC that is adequately addressed in the 2023 edition.
Mod #
 12048
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 34
Chapter

 
X

 Wildermuth Motion to Approve as Modified with A1 – removing exception expiration date and editorial correction to note NFPA 70 2023  2nd Gerwig    Vote: 2 Yes – 6 No Fails  Reverts to original TAC action with original mod.

Section
TAC Action

Page 3 of 5
8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  12
Electrical
Denied
TAC Recommendation
TAC:
 6
Total Mods for  
in
Denied
Electrical
Electrical
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Building
4‑Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454
Revert 680.5 of 2023 National Electric Code to 2020 National Electric Code text.
Mod #
 11922
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

 X

Holland motion to Deny consistent with previous action.  2nd Castronovo  Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No
Section
TAC Action
Michael Weinbaum
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.1
define "Interlock"
Mod #
 11927
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

 X

Gerwig substitute Motion to Approve A2 – Dies for lack of 2nd. 
Holland Motion to Deny Comment A2 - 2nd Wildermuth  Vote:  7 Yes – 1 No (Reverts back to original)

Holland suggested alternative language to include “automatically” 
Section
TAC Action
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
454.1.8.15
Excepts spas equipped with gravity flow drain systems from the emergency cut off switch requirements of NFPA 70.
Mod #
 11978
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

 X

Holland Motion to Deny Comment A1 – 2nd Castronovo   Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No
Section
TAC Action
15‑Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures

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8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  12
Electrical
TAC:
 6
Total Mods for  
in
Denied
Electrical
Electrical
Amanda Hickman
Comment
Summary
Proponent
1510.8.6
Updates Rooftop Structures for LPS
Mod #
 12141
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 15
Chapter

 
X

More than one TAC – Primary TAC – Roofing “D”, Secondary TAC – Electrical “AS”
Holland Motion to Deny Comment A2  Fails for lack of 2nd
Gerwig Motion to Approve Comment A2   2nd Castronovo   Vote: 5 Yes – 3 No  Fails (Reverts to the original action AS)
Section
TAC Action
16‑Structural Design
Douglas Armstrong
Comment
Summary
Proponent
1604.5.3
This specialized code language will provide a systematic, accurate, and consistent approach to evaluating lightning risk for these essential uses and recommend protective measures.
Mod #
 12298
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 16
Chapter

 X

More than one TAC – Primary TAC – Structural “D”, Secondary TAC – Electrical “AS”
No motion made by TAC. TAC’s recommendation remains to Approve as Submitted by default.
Section
TAC Action
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Plumbing
1‑Scope And Administration
Bryan Holland
Comment
Summary
Proponent
102.4
This proposed modification recommends adoption of NFPA 70‑23, including all published Tentative Interim Amendments (TIAs) in Chapter 15. (Chapter 15 is not in the drop box above)
Mod #
 12029
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 1
Chapter

X
More than one TAC – Primary TAC – Plumbing “D”, Secondary TAC – Electrical “AM”
Gerwig Motion to Approve Comment A1  -  2nd Schock   Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No  
Section
TAC Action
Search Criteria

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8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  12
Electrical
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2026 Triennial Original Modification 01/03/2025 ‑ 02/18/2025
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