Page 1 of 9
8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  29
Special Occupancy
Approved as Submitted
TAC Recommendation
TAC:
 4
Total Mods for  
in
Approved as Submitted
Special Occupancy
Special Occupancy
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Building
4‑Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
James gregory
Comment
Summary
Proponent
449
Requires professional engineer or architect to design to meet wind load requirements of the FBC.
Mod #
 12068
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

 X
Whitehead Motion to Approve A1   2nd Flowers   Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No 
Section
TAC Action
James gregory
Comment
Summary
Proponent
450
Revises this section to exclude exhaust fans from the impact requirements and limit the height of protective enclosures to 30 feet above finished grade.
Mod #
 12081
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

 X
Whitehead Motion to Approve A1   2nd Flowers   Vote: 8 Yes – 0 No 

Section
TAC Action
James gregory
Comment
Summary
Proponent
450
Requires professional engineer or architect to design to meet wind load requirements of the FBC.
Mod #
 12082
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

 X
Whitehead Motion to Approve A1   2nd Flowers   Vote: 9 Yes – 0 No 

Section
TAC Action
16‑Structural Design

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8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  29
Special Occupancy
TAC:
 4
Total Mods for  
in
Approved as Submitted
Special Occupancy
Special Occupancy
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
1612.4.2
Modifies the requirements for pool equipment installed in Special Flood Hazard Zones.
Mod #
 11980
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Approved as Submitted
W
Chapter 16
Chapter

 X

Whitehead Motion to Deny A1 and retain original language  2nd Marrero   Vote: 8 Yes – 1 No 

Section
TAC Action
Denied
TAC Recommendation
TAC:
 25
Total Mods for  
in
Denied
Special Occupancy
Special Occupancy
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Building
1‑Scope and Administration
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
Quinn Motion to Approve A3   2nd Waltz   Vote: 9 Yes – 0 No 

Section
TAC Action
4‑Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
Don Whitehead
Comment
Summary
Proponent
453
Require an isolation room in the school clinic.
Mod #
 12015
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

 X
Marrero Motion to Approve A2   2nd Waltz   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:  29
Special Occupancy
TAC:
 25
Total Mods for  
in
Denied
Special Occupancy
Special Occupancy
James gregory
Comment
Summary
Proponent
449
Exempts Class 1 Mobile Units from review under this section.
Mod #
 12055
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

 X
Waltz Motion to Table and take up 12091  2nd Flowers Vote: 9 Ye – 0 No
Waltz Motion to Approve A4   2nd Marrero   Vote: 9 Yes – 0 No 
A3 withdrawn by proponent.

Section
TAC Action
James gregory
Comment
Summary
Proponent
449
Revises verbiage for clarification of requirement.
Mod #
 12057
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
Waltz Motion to Approve A1   2nd Quin   Vote: 9 Yes – 0 No 

Section
TAC Action
James gregory
Comment
Summary
Proponent
449
Add new section limiting the types of hospitals that can be designed or constructed in Florida.
Mod #
 12058
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

 X
Waltz Motion to Approve A1   2nd Phillips   Vote: 7 Yes – 2 No 

Section
TAC Action
James gregory
Comment
Summary
Proponent
449
Revises this section to exclude exhaust fans from the impact and exclude items listed in 449.2.5.1 from the 30 feet restriction so that opening protection will include small missile impact requirements.
Mod #
 12060
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
Waltz Motion to Approve A1   2nd Flowers   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:  29
Special Occupancy
TAC:
 25
Total Mods for  
in
Denied
Special Occupancy
Special Occupancy
James gregory
Comment
Summary
Proponent
449
Revises this section to exclude exhaust fans from the impact.
Mod #
 12061
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
Waltz Motion to Approve A1   2nd Marrero   Vote: 9 Yes – 0 No 

Section
TAC Action
James gregory
Comment
Summary
Proponent
450
Revises verbiage for clarification of requirement.
Mod #
 12072
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
Waltz Motion to Approve A1   2nd Marrero   Vote: 9 Yes – 0 No 
Word ‘flooding’ needs correction.

Section
TAC Action
James gregory
Comment
Summary
Proponent
450
Revises this section to exclude exhaust fans from the impact.
Mod #
 12080
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

 X
Waltz Motion to Approve A1   2nd Marrero   Vote: 9 Yes – 0 No 

Section
TAC Action
James gregory
Comment
Summary
Proponent
450
Does not permit air ducts using fiberglass materials.
Mod #
 12084
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
Waltz Motion to Approve A4   2nd Flowers   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:  29
Special Occupancy
TAC:
 25
Total Mods for  
in
Denied
Special Occupancy
Special Occupancy
James gregory
Comment
Summary
Proponent
464
Updates reference code for this occupancy/
Mod #
 12090
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

Waltz Motion to Approve A2   2nd Marrero   Vote: 9 Yes – 0 No
Section
TAC Action
James gregory
Comment
Summary
Proponent
449
Updates code reference to Chapter 35.
Mod #
 12091
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
Waltz Motion to Approve A2   2nd Flowers   Vote: 9 Yes – 0 No 

Section
TAC Action
James gregory
Comment
Summary
Proponent
450
Updates code reference to Chapter 35.
Mod #
 12092
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

 X
Waltz Motion to Approve A3   2nd Flowers   Vote: 9 Yes – 0 No
Section
TAC Action
James gregory
Comment
Summary
Proponent
451
Updates code reference to Chapter 35.
Mod #
 12093
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

X
Waltz Motion to Approve A2   2nd Flowers   Vote: 9 Yes – 0 No
Section
TAC Action

Page 6 of 9
8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  29
Special Occupancy
TAC:
 25
Total Mods for  
in
Denied
Special Occupancy
Special Occupancy
James gregory
Comment
Summary
Proponent
469
Updates code reference to Chapter 35.
Mod #
 12095
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

 X
Waltz Motion to Approve A3   2nd Whitehead   Vote: 9 Yes – 0 No
Section
TAC Action
scott waltz
Comment
Summary
Proponent
452
Modification creates standards for Advanced Birth Centers. As directed by statute, it references to the codes for ambulatory surgery centers as minimum standards. Additionally, other reference standards provide appropriate requirements for the postpartum care of the mother and infant.
Mod #
 12178
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

 X

Waltz Motion to Approve G1   2nd Marrero   Vote: 9 Yes – 0 No
Reverts to original as submitted based on comment G1.
Section
TAC Action
16‑Structural Design
Rebecca Quinn obo FL Div Emerg Mgnt
Comment
Summary
Proponent
1612.4
Rectifies disconnect with the NFIP minimum requirements that was created in the 2024 IBC (see 11175/S116‑22 AMPC4). ASCE 24 has provisions for temporary structures (less than 180 days), which are Flood Design Class 1. They may be at‑grade and ‘wet floodproofed.’ FEMA proposing same for 2027 IBC.
Mod #
 11976
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 16
Chapter

 X

Quinn Motion to Deny A1   2nd Marrero   Vote: 9 Yes – 0 No
Section
TAC Action
Rebecca Quinn obo FL Div Emerg Mgnt
Comment
Summary
Proponent
1612.4
Add provisions for structures in flood hazard areas other than buildings, including structures that are roofed but not walled. Such structures include pole barns, gazebos, platforms, boat shelters, and RV shade structures.
Mod #
 12017
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 16
Chapter

 X
Quinn Motion to Approve A1   2nd Marrero    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:  29
Special Occupancy
TAC:
 25
Total Mods for  
in
Denied
Special Occupancy
Special Occupancy
Jaime Gascon
Comment
Summary
Proponent
1612.4
Provides reference to an acceptable test standard to qualify passive flood resistant products based on performance testing.
Mod #
 12034
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 16
Chapter

X
Need to insert TAS in Ch 35.
Proponent accepts A2 
Quinn Motion to Approve A2   2nd Marrero  Vote:  9 Yes – 0 No
Quinn Motion to Deny A1 at Proponents Requests  2nd Marrero    Vote:  9 Yes – 0 No
Section
TAC Action
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Existing Building
4‑Repairs
Rebecca Quinn obo FL Div Emerg Mgnt
Comment
Summary
Proponent
401.5
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).
Mod #
 12018
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 4
Chapter

 X
Quinn Motion to Approve A2   2nd Marrero   Vote: 9 Yes – 0 No
Section
TAC Action
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Fuel Gas
3‑General Regulations
Rebecca Quinn obo FL Div Emerg Mgnt
Comment
Summary
Proponent
301.11
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).
Mod #
 12020
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 3
Chapter

 X
Quinn Motion to Approve A1   2nd Marrero   Vote: 9 Yes – 0 No

Section
TAC Action
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Mechanical

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8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  29
Special Occupancy
TAC:
 25
Total Mods for  
in
Denied
Special Occupancy
Special Occupancy
3‑General Regulations
Rebecca Quinn obo FL Div Emerg Mgnt
Comment
Summary
Proponent
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).
Mod #
 12019
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 3
Chapter

 X
Quinn Motion to Approve A1   2nd Marrero   Vote: 9 Yes – 0 No

Section
TAC Action
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Residential
3‑Building Planning
Rebecca Quinn obo FL Div Emerg Mgnt
Comment
Summary
Proponent
322.1.10
Certain documentation is required to be submitted for residential construction in flood hazard areas to document the elevation to which Lowest Floors are elevated. The proposal specifies use of the FEMA Elevation Certificate that is specifically designed for those purposes.
Mod #
 11963
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 3
Chapter

 X
Quinn Motion to Approve A1   2nd Marrero   Vote: 9 Yes – 0 No
Section
TAC Action
Dallas Thiesen
Comment
Summary
Proponent
322.1.6
Updates requirements for pool and spa equipment installed in special flood hazard zones.
Mod #
 11984
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
Chapter 3
Chapter

 X

Quinn Motion to Approve A1   Dies for lack of 2nd
Whitehead Motion to Approve Original as Submitted   2nd  Waltz   Vote: 8 Yes – 1 No  
Section
TAC Action
SubCode:
Ü
SubCode:
Test Protocols
1‑N/A

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8/27/2025
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  29
Special Occupancy
TAC:
 25
Total Mods for  
in
Denied
Special Occupancy
Special Occupancy
Jaime Gascon
Comment
Summary
Proponent
204
New Testing Application Standard (TAS) 204 ‑ Flood Resistant Test Procedures for passive in place system.
Mod #
 12040
AM/IC
D/IC
D
AM
AS/IC
AS
Denied
W
N/A
Chapter

 X
Waltz Motion to Approve A1   2nd Marrero   Vote: 9 Yes – 0 No

Section
TAC Action
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