Page 1 of 10
8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  33
Fire
Approved as Submitted
TAC Recommendation
TAC:
 2
Total Mods for  
in
Approved as Submitted
Fire
Fire
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Building
10‑Means of Egress
Amanda Hickman
Comment
Summary
Proponent
1010
Updates code regarding A2L products.
Mod #
 12153
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 10
Chapter

X
Hickman Motion to Approve Comment A4 plus original  2nd Shabanian  Vote:9 Ys – 0 No
Section
TAC Action
35‑Referenced Standards
Mo Madani
Comment
Summary
Proponent
35
Standards update for consistency with FFPC.
Mod #
 12337
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 35
Chapter

 X
Shabanian Motion to Approve Comment A3 plus original  2nd Hickman  Vote: 9 Yes – 0 No
Section
TAC Action
Denied
TAC Recommendation
TAC:
 31
Total Mods for  
in
Denied
Fire
Fire
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Building
1‑Scope and Administration

Page 2 of 10
8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  33
Fire
TAC:
 31
Total Mods for  
in
Denied
Fire
Fire
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

Athari Motion to Approve Comment G1  2nd Schwab  Vote:  6 Yes – 3 No  Passes
Substitute Motion to Deny  2nd Barbosa  Vote: 4 Yes – 5 No Fails
Section
TAC Action
2‑Definitions
Cade Booth
Comment
Summary
Proponent
202
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 #
 12281
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 2
Chapter

 

X
Athari Motion to Approve Comment A5  2nd Ong  Vote: 7 Yes – 2 No  Passes
Section
TAC Action
Cade Booth
Comment
Summary
Proponent
202
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 #
 12282
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 2
Chapter

 X

Ong Motion to Approve Comment G1 2nd Nutter   Vote: 7 es – 2 No
Section
TAC Action
4‑Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
Cade Booth
Comment
Summary
Proponent
403.3.2
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 #
 12271
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X

Schwab Motion to Approve Comment G1  2nd Ong   Vote: 6 Yes – 3 No
Section
TAC Action

Page 3 of 10
8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  33
Fire
TAC:
 31
Total Mods for  
in
Denied
Fire
Fire
5‑General Building Heights and Areas
Cade Booth
Comment
Summary
Proponent
504.3
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 #
 12283
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 5
Chapter

 X

Shabanian Motion to Deny Comment G4  2nd Hickman   Vote:  4 Yes – 5 No  Fails
Athari Motion to Approve Comment G4 2nd Ong   Vote:  6 Yes – 3 no  Passes
Section
TAC Action
Cade Booth
Comment
Summary
Proponent
504.4
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 #
 12284
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 5
Chapter

 X

Shabanian Motion to Deny Comment G1  2nd Hickman  Vote:  3 Yes – 6 no
Ong Motion to Approve Comment G1   2nd Nutter  Vote: 6 Yes – 3 No  Passes
Section
TAC Action
Cade Booth
Comment
Summary
Proponent
506.2
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 #
 12285
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 5
Chapter

 X

Flowers Motion to Approve Comment G1 -  2nd Schwab  Vote:  6 Yes – 3 No Passes 
Section
TAC Action
Cade Booth
Comment
Summary
Proponent
508.4.4.1
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 #
 12286
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 5
Chapter

 X

Ong Motion to Approve Comment G1  2nd Schwab   6 yes – 3 No  Passes
Section
TAC Action

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8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  33
Fire
TAC:
 31
Total Mods for  
in
Denied
Fire
Fire
Cade Booth
Comment
Summary
Proponent
508.4.1.1
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 #
 12287
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 5
Chapter

 X

Ong Motion to Approve Comment G1  2nd Ong  Vote:  6 Yes – 3 No   Passes
Section
TAC Action
6‑Types of Construction
Cade Booth
Comment
Summary
Proponent
601
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 #
 12264
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 6
Chapter

 X

Ong Motion to Approve Comment G1   2nd Nutter  Vote: 6 Yes – 3 No  Passes 
Section
TAC Action
Cade Booth
Comment
Summary
Proponent
602.4
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 #
 12265
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 6
Chapter

 

X
Shabanian Motion to Deny  2nd Hickman   Vote: 3 yes –6 No  Fails
Ong Motion to Approve A 1  2nd Flowers   Vote:   6 Yes – 3 No   Passes
Section
TAC Action
7‑Fire and Smoke Protection Features
Fernando Pages
Comment
Summary
Proponent
722.6
Adds insulated vinyl siding and backed vinyl siding to table 722.6.2(3).
Mod #
 11930
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 7
Chapter

 X
Shabanian Motion to Approve A1  2nd Nutter   Vote:  9 Yes – 0 No  Passes  
Section
TAC Action

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8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  33
Fire
TAC:
 31
Total Mods for  
in
Denied
Fire
Fire
Cade Booth
Comment
Summary
Proponent
703.8
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 #
 12266
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 7
Chapter

 X

Flowers Motion to Approve G  2nd Nutter   Vote:  6 yes – 3 No
Section
TAC Action
Cade Booth
Comment
Summary
Proponent
703.9
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 #
 12267
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 7
Chapter

X

Schwab Motion to Approve G1  2nd Ong  Vote:  5 Yes  4 No  Fails  
Reverts to previous action.
Section
TAC Action
Cade Booth
Comment
Summary
Proponent
705.5
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 #
 12268
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 7
Chapter

X

Ong Motion to Approve G1  2nd Nutter  Vote:  6 Yes – 3 No  Passes  
Section
TAC Action
Cade Booth
Comment
Summary
Proponent
722.7
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 #
 12270
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 7
Chapter

 X
Nutter to Approve Comment A1  2nd Schwab   Vote: 7 Yes – 2 No  Passes 
Section
TAC Action
10‑Means of Egress

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8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  33
Fire
TAC:
 31
Total Mods for  
in
Denied
Fire
Fire
John Woestman
Comment
Summary
Proponent
1010.2.4
In Item 3, technical revisions are per F10603, and editorial revisions are from E53‑24 tentatively approved as modified by committee for the 2027 IBC. The revisions in Item 5 are from E55‑24 tentatively approved as submitted for the 2027 IBC.
Mod #
 11921
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 10
Chapter

 X
HickmanMotion to Approve Comment A1  2nd Schwab  Vote:  8 Yes – 1 No  Passes 
Section
TAC Action
Jennifer Hatfield
Comment
Summary
Proponent
1027.5
On behalf of the Building Officials Association of Florida (BOAF), this modification clarifies how Section 1027.5 is measured and removes contradictions between the minimum distance and fire separation distance.
Mod #
 12186
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 10
Chapter

X
Hickman Motion to Approve Comment A1  2nd Schwab   Vote: 9 Yes – 0 No  Passes 
Section
TAC Action
Jennifer Hatfield
Comment
Summary
Proponent
1010.2.4
On behalf of the Building Officials Association of Florida (BOAF), the intent of this modification is to coordinate different criteria for single exit provisions for single dwelling units or sleeping units in Groups R.
Mod #
 12226
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 10
Chapter

X
Hickman Motion to Approve Comment A1  2nd Nutter   Vote:  9 Yes – 0 No  
Section
TAC Action
Jennifer Hatfield
Comment
Summary
Proponent
1029.8
On behalf of the Building Officials Association of Florida (BOAF), this proposal eliminates a conflict between two sections and clarifies the intent of the provisions.
Mod #
 12229
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 10
Chapter

 X

Ong Motion to Approve Original language   2nd Hickman   Vote: Set aside.
Flowers Substitute Motion to Deny  2nd Athari   Vote:  6 Yes – 3 No  Retaines original recommendation to deny.
Section
TAC Action
14‑Exterior Walls

Page 7 of 10
8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  33
Fire
TAC:
 31
Total Mods for  
in
Denied
Fire
Fire
Cade Booth
Comment
Summary
Proponent
1405.5
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 #
 12288
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 14
Chapter

 X

Schwab Motion to Approve A1   2nd Nutter   Vote: 5 Yes – 4 No  Fails   Reverts to original recommendation to deny 
Section
TAC Action
Cade Booth
Comment
Summary
Proponent
1406.2.1
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 #
 12289
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 14
Chapter

 X

Barbosa Motion to Deny  2nd Hickman  Vote:  4 Yes – 5 No  Fails  Reverts to recommendation to deny.
Section
TAC Action
Cade Booth
Comment
Summary
Proponent
1406.3
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 #
 12290
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 14
Chapter

 X

Athari Motion to Approve G1   2nd  Nutter   Vote:  6 Yes – 3 No   Passes 
Section
TAC Action
31‑Special Construction
Cade Booth
Comment
Summary
Proponent
3102.3
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 #
 12291
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 31
Chapter

 X

Schwab  Motion to Approve Original  2nd  Nutter  Vote: 7 Yes – 2 No  Passes  
Section
TAC Action
33‑Safeguards During Construction

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8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  33
Fire
TAC:
 31
Total Mods for  
in
Denied
Fire
Fire
Cade Booth
Comment
Summary
Proponent
3314.1
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 #
 12251
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 33
Chapter

 X

Schwab Motion to Approve as Submitted   2nd Nutter   Vote:  7 Yes – 2 No  Passes  
Section
TAC Action
35‑Referenced Standards
Cade Booth
Comment
Summary
Proponent
102.2.5
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 #
 12263
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 35
Chapter

 

 X
Shabanian  Motion to Deny   2nd Hickman  Vote:  3 yes – 6 No  Fails
Schwab Motion to Approve A1   2nd Nutter   Vote:  9 Yes – 0 No  Passes  
Section
TAC Action
2704‑Fire Districts
Cade Booth
Comment
Summary
Proponent
102.2.5
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 #
 12262
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Appendix D
Chapter

X

Schwab Motion to Approve Oiginal language  2nd Ong   Vote:  7 Yes – 2 No   Passes 
Section
TAC Action
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Existing Building
8‑Alterations ‑ Level 2

Page 9 of 10
8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  33
Fire
TAC:
 31
Total Mods for  
in
Denied
Fire
Fire
Jennifer Hatfield
Comment
Summary
Proponent
804.2.4
On behalf of the Building Officials Association of Florida (BOAF), the intent of this modification is to provide consistency in the application of the provisions of automatic sprinkler system.
Mod #
 12236
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 8
Chapter

 X
Flowers Motion to Approve Comment A1  2nd Hickman   Vote: 7 Yes – 2 No  Passes  
Section
TAC Action
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Residential
3‑Building Planning
Mo Madani
Comment
Summary
Proponent
315.1.1
This proposal adds requirement for these devices to be listed and labeled, since listed alarms will include a listing mark (label). It also requires CO alarms to be installed in accordance with the listing and the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Mod #
 11741
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 3
Chapter

 X
Barbosa  Motion to approve as Overlap  2nd Hickman    Vote: 9 yes – 0 No
Hickman Motion to Approve Comment A1  2nd Schwab   Vote:  8 Yes – 1 No   Passes 
Section
TAC Action
Julie Seraphin
Comment
Summary
Proponent
311.7
1.Stairways not within or serving a buildingporch or deck.Needs clarification. 2.Stairways leading to nonhabitable attics.Delete this entirely or clarify that fixed stairways (vs pulldown stairs or ladders) NOT excepted. 3.Stairways leading to crawl spaces.Deleteor specify what type of stairs
Mod #
 11774
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 3
Chapter

 X

Hickman Motion to Deny  2nd Schwab   Vote: 9 Yes – 0 No   
Section
TAC Action

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8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  33
Fire
TAC:
 31
Total Mods for  
in
Denied
Fire
Fire
Jennifer Hatfield
Comment
Summary
Proponent
314.3
On behalf of the Building Officials Association of Florida (BOAF), this modification provides for smoke alarms in attached garages.
Mod #
 12190
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 3
Chapter

X
Barbosa Motion to Deny   2nd Schwab   Vote: 1 Yes – 8 No Fails
Athari  Motion to Approve A1  2nd Hickman   Vote: 7 Yes – 2 No  Passes  
Section
TAC Action
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