Agenda

Technical Advisory Chairpersons (TAC)

1:00 P.M. August 21, 2014

The Trade Winds Island Grand

5500 Gulf Boulevard

Saint Pete Beach, FL

 

 

1. Welcome and Opening Roll Call                                                              Chairman

Review and Approval of Agenda and October 2013 Minutes

 

Technical Advisory Committees (TACS) of the Commission:

                                                                                                            Chairperson

Chairman/FBC                                                                                                Dick Browdy

Accessibility                                                                                        Jeffrey Gross

Code Administration                                                                           Jay Carlson

Structural                                                                                            James Schock

Fire                                                                                                      Hamid Bahadori

Electrical                                                                                             Kevin Flanagan

Energy                                                                                                 Drew Smith

Mechanical                                                                                         Steve Bassett

Plumbing                                                                                             Robert Boyer

Product Approval POC                                                                        Jeff Stone

Roofing                                                                                                Brian Swope

Special Occupancy                                                                              Darrell Phillips

Swimming Pools                                                                                  Tim Tolbert

 

 

Definitions for “Research” and "Technical Enrichment”

 

Research:  An important and necessary endeavor that aimed at studying specific code related issue(s)/topics for the purpose of providing solutions to a specific problem or future code change(s) directed at improving the implementation and enforcement of the FBC.  The issue to be researched must be fully understood (i.e. with clear purpose of doing the research/goals); clearly defined with specific scope of work/approach; and within budget.

 

Technical Enrichment: An important and necessary endeavor that is aimed at evaluating complex related code issue(s)/topics for the purpose of providing educational/clarification experience or alternative solutions directed at improving the implementation and enforcement of the FBC.  Method of delivery for these matters is through workshop/TAC meetings with specific participation of expert(s) in subject area of concern.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.   Available Funding Sources                                                         Jim Richmond

 

3.  Review research Workplan/Timeline                                           Mo Madani

 

 

4.  TAC considers, evaluates and recommends list of research topics for consideration by the Commission.                                           

 

A.      Presentations of proposed research projects by proponents. (15 - minutes per project)

 

1.      Investigation of the Effectiveness and Failure Rates of Whole-house Mechanical Ventilation Systems in Florida.  (Jeff Sonne) (Mechanical TAC) Project Files

 

2.      Developing Exhaust Air Energy Recovery Credits for the Florida Energy Code. (Energy TAC)(Bereket Nigusse/Muthusamy Swami) Project Files

 

3.      Phase 2 Investigation of Potential Benefits from Sealing Building Cavities in Conditioned Space Used for Return Air Plenums in Existing Homes.  (Energy TAC) (Janet McIlvaine and David Beal) Project Files

 

4.      Phase II An Assessment of Energy Efficient Methods of Indoor Humidity Control in Florida Housing. (Energy TAC) (Chuck Withers) Project Files

 

5.      Impact of Spray Foam Insulation on Durability of Plywood and OSB Roof Decks. (Roofing TAC) (David Prevatt) Project Files

 

6.      Investigation of corrosion of fasteners for both roofing and screen enclosures. (Roofing/Structural TACs) (Kurtis Gurley) Project Files

 

7.      Developing Incentives for the Voluntary Installation of Fire Sprinklers in One-and Two Family Dwelling. (Fire TAC) (Kurtis Gurley) Project Files

 

8.      Screen enclosures – Characterization of mechanical resistance of connection details and pressure loading in boundary layer wind tunnel including full-scale testing. (Structural TAC) (Forrest Masters) Project Files

   

9.      Structural wood panels – Study catenary loads and develop equations for designer, design for CMU and brick veneers and opening. (Structural TAC) ( Forrest Master) Project Files

 

10.  Retrofitting of historic operable shutters as means of windborne debris protection. (Special Occupancy TAC) (Forrest Master) Project Files

 

11.  Clarify the scoping requirements of Chapter 2 of the Florida Accessibility Code for the purpose of simplifying and clarifying FL specific requirements.  (Accessibility TAC)  (Note: this is not a research topic)

 

12.  Statewide analysis of the uniformity of code administration including permitting fees, time, and inspections.  (Code Admin TAC) This was voted down by the TAC

 

13.  Survey and investigation of building damaged by Hurricanes in Florida. (Staff) (Forrest Masters) Project Files

 

14. Code consideration for appliances, lighting and miscellaneous electric loads in Florida homes.   (Energy TAC) (Karen Sutherland) Project Files

 

 

B.      TAC evaluation of each research project.  (1 1/2 hr.)

 

Prioritization of proposals based on immediate needs.

 

5.  Adjournment                                                                                            Chairman