Florida Department of Community Affairs
Building Codes and Standards
TAC & Commission Tracking Chart			
Page 1 of 9
11/3/2010
Code Change Cycle:
2010 Triennial Original Modification 3/1/2010 ‑ 4/2/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Mechanical
TAC:
 29 
SubCode:
Mechanical
2‑Definitions
202
 3759 
Retain the base code (IMC) language.
J Glenn‑BASF
2
Comment
COMMISSION ACTION:  AM (Consent*)
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Modified
10‑Boilers, Water Heaters and Pressure Vessels
1001.1
 4396 
helps mechanical and boiler inspectors identify potentially unsafe boiler rooms,due to high levels of carbon monoxide.limit carbon monoxide in boiler rooms to a maximum of 50 ppm, as per OSHA guidelines.
george taylor
10
Comment
COMMISSION ACTION:  AM (Consent*)

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Modified
SubCode:
Mechanical
2‑Definitions
202
 3749 
Revise Air Conditioning definition
J Glenn‑BASF
2
Comment
COMMISSION ACTION:  AS (Consent*)

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
AS = Approved as Submitted
AM = Approved as Modified
NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation
W = Withdrawn
I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)
TAC Recommendations

Florida Department of Community Affairs
Building Codes and Standards
TAC & Commission Tracking Chart
Page 2 of 9
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Mechanical
TAC:
 29 
202
 3750 
Definition of Air Distribution system retain the based code (IMC) language
J Glenn‑BASF
2
Comment
COMMISSION ACTION:  AS (Consent*)

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
3‑General Regulations
301.13, 401.4, 501.2.1, 602.4, 603.13, 1305.2.1
 4403 
Clarify the elevation above which mechanical systems, equipment and fixtures are required to be elevated is the elevation specified in 1612.4.
Christopher Jones
3
Comment
COMMISSION ACTION:  AS (Consent*)

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
301.4.1
 3761 
Delete section as unnecessary
J Glenn‑BASF
3
Comment
COMMISSION ACTION:  AS (Consent*)

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
4‑Ventilation
401.5
 4035 
Adds new standard: AMCA 550 to section 401.5
Amanda Hickman
4
Comment
COMMISSION ACTION:  AS (Consent*)

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
AS = Approved as Submitted
AM = Approved as Modified
NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation
W = Withdrawn
I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)
TAC Recommendations

Florida Department of Community Affairs
Building Codes and Standards
TAC & Commission Tracking Chart
Page 3 of 9
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Mechanical
TAC:
 29 
402.3.1
 3775 
Delete section as it relates to natural ventilation
J Glenn‑BASF
4
Comment
COMMISSION ACTION:  AS (Consent*)

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
5‑Exhaust Systems
501.2.2
 4037 
Add AMCA 550 to section 501.2.2
Amanda Hickman
5
Comment
COMMISSION ACTION:  AS (Consent*)

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
6‑Duct Systems
603.11
 3785 
Retain base code (IMC) language to provide direction for furnace connections.
J Glenn‑BASF
6
Comment
COMMISSION ACTION:  AS (Consent*)

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
603.14
 3788 
Retain base code (IMC) language. Reference to 603.7 is incorrect.
J Glenn‑BASF
6
Comment
COMMISSION ACTION:  AS (Consent*)

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
AS = Approved as Submitted
AM = Approved as Modified
NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation
W = Withdrawn
I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)
TAC Recommendations

Florida Department of Community Affairs
Building Codes and Standards
TAC & Commission Tracking Chart
Page 4 of 9
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Mechanical
TAC:
 29 
603
 3653 
Revise section 603 to summarize Florida‑specifics into a table and return to International code formatting.
Ann Stanton
6
Comment
COMMISSION ACTION:  AS (Consent*)

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
9‑Specific Appliances, Fireplaces and Solid Fuel‑burning Equipment
918.6
 3792 
Retain base code (IMC) language. Section 918 is Titled “Forced‑Air Warm‑Air Furnaces not “Mechanical Systems”
J Glenn‑BASF
9
Comment
COMMISSION ACTION:  AS (Consent*)

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
15‑Referenced Standards
SMACNA
 3842 
Update referenced standard.
Ann Stanton
15
Comment
COMMISSION ACTION:  AS (Consent*)

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
SubCode:
Residential
16‑Duct Systems
AS = Approved as Submitted
AM = Approved as Modified
NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation
W = Withdrawn
I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)
TAC Recommendations

Florida Department of Community Affairs
Building Codes and Standards
TAC & Commission Tracking Chart
Page 5 of 9
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Mechanical
TAC:
 29 
1601
 3654 
Move Florida‑specific duct sealing and attachment criteria to a table and return to I‑code section formatting.
Ann Stanton
16
Comment
COMMISSION ACTION:  AS (Consent*)

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
SubCode:
Mechanical
2‑Definitions
202
 3756 
Retain the based code (IMC) language
J Glenn‑BASF
2
Comment
COMMISSION ACTION:  NAR (Consent*)

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
202
 3758 
Retain the based code (IMC) language
J Glenn‑BASF
2
Comment
COMMISSION ACTION:  NAR (Consent*)

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
3‑General Regulations
AS = Approved as Submitted
AM = Approved as Modified
NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation
W = Withdrawn
I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)
TAC Recommendations

Florida Department of Community Affairs
Building Codes and Standards
TAC & Commission Tracking Chart
Page 6 of 9
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Mechanical
TAC:
 29 
301.4.2
 3763 
Delete section as unnecessary
J Glenn‑BASF
3
Comment
COMMISSION ACTION:  NAR (Consent*)

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
4‑Ventilation
401.4.1
 3767 
Retain base code (IMC) language
J Glenn‑BASF
4
Comment
COMMISSION ACTION:  NAR (Consent*)

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
401.4.1
 3782 
Delete section 401.4.1 and retain base code (IMC) criteria by using 401.4 and 401.5.
J Glenn‑BASF
4
Comment
COMMISSION ACTION:  NAR (Consent*)

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
6‑Duct Systems
603.4.3
 3870 
Make Code consistant with residential duct code criteria
Robert Cochell
6
Comment
COMMISSION ACTION:  NAR (Consent*)

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
AS = Approved as Submitted
AM = Approved as Modified
NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation
W = Withdrawn
I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)
TAC Recommendations

Florida Department of Community Affairs
Building Codes and Standards
TAC & Commission Tracking Chart
Page 7 of 9
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Mechanical
TAC:
 29 
606.2
 3790 
Retain base code language.
J Glenn‑BASF
6
Comment
COMMISSION ACTION:  NAR (Consent*)

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
11‑Refrigeration
1107.2.1
 3794 
retain base code (IMC) language.
J Glenn‑BASF
11
Comment
COMMISSION ACTION:  NAR (Consent*)

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
14‑Solar Systems
1402.4.1
 3818 
Solar collectors mounted above the roof.
Pate Lisa
14
Comment
COMMISSION ACTION:  NAR (Consent*)

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
1402.6
 3819 
Roof and wall penetrations.
Pate Lisa
14
Comment
COMMISSION ACTION:  NAR (Consent*)

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
AS = Approved as Submitted
AM = Approved as Modified
NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation
W = Withdrawn
I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)
TAC Recommendations

Florida Department of Community Affairs
Building Codes and Standards
TAC & Commission Tracking Chart
Page 8 of 9
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Mechanical
TAC:
 29 
SubCode:
Residential
13‑General Mechanical System Requirements
1307.2.1
 3869 
Add prescriptive for ground mounted units
Robert Cochell
13
Comment
COMMISSION ACTION:  NAR (Consent*)

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
M1308.1
 4210 
This modification is a correlation with the modification that deletes the prescriptive construction requirements in the code that do not apply to the design of buildings in Florida.
T Stafford
13
Comment
COMMISSION ACTION:  NAR (Consent*)

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
15‑Exhaust Systems
M1501.1
 3482 
I have added &quot;Roof Terminations shall not be obstructed by roofing material to impead airflow&quot; because it is a common practice of using the short &quot;roof jacks&quot; on barrel tile roofs and the outlet of the jack is blocked by tiles.
Timothy de Carion
15
Comment
COMMISSION ACTION:  NAR (Consent*)

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
21‑Hydronic Piping
AS = Approved as Submitted
AM = Approved as Modified
NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation
W = Withdrawn
I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)
TAC Recommendations

Florida Department of Community Affairs
Building Codes and Standards
TAC & Commission Tracking Chart
Page 9 of 9
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Mechanical
TAC:
 29 
M2101.6
 4211 
This modification is a correlation with the modification that deletes the prescriptive construction requirements in the code that do not apply to the design of buildings in Florida.
T Stafford
21
Comment
COMMISSION ACTION:  NAR (Consent*)

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
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AM = Approved as Modified
NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation
W = Withdrawn
I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)
TAC Recommendations

* Consent = Mod voted for on consent to affirm TAC's action with vote of 23/0.