Florida Department of Community Affairs
Building Codes and Standards
TAC & Commission Tracking Chart
Page 1 of 19
11/3/2010
Code Change Cycle:
2010 Triennial Original Modification 3/1/2010 ‑ 4/2/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Energy
TAC:
 65 
SubCode:
Energy Conservation
4‑Residential Energy Efficiency
403.2.2.1, 403.6.1.1
 4460 
Requires certain equipment sizing and duct sealing requirements upon total replacement of the condensing and evaporator units of residential HVAC systems.  The modification is the consensus language developed by the 2010 Florida Energy Code Workgroup.
Paul Savage
4
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Modified
403.9
 4078 
This proposal adds Florida specific energy efficiency language for pool heaters, residential filtration pumps and motors, and portable spas per the legislative directive in the 2008 energy bill (HB 7135).  It also makes necessary clarifications under the cover section.
Jennifer Hatfield
4
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Modified
405.3
 3945 
This proposal adds clarity by repeating the most crucial element of the performance option – the 0.80 adjustment factor – in both Section 405 and Normative Appendix B.
Eric Lacey
4
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Modified
AS = Approved as Submitted
AM = Approved as Modified
NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation
W = Withdrawn
I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)
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Page 2 of 19
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Energy
TAC:
 65 
405.4.1
 4462 
This modification reinstates original IECC language.
Jack Glenn
4
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Modified
5‑Commercial Energy Efficiency
504.7
 4415 
This proposal removes new s. 504.7.4 that would require energy efficiency pool pump and pump motor requirements for commercial pools.  The intent of the legislative directive was for these requirements to only apply for residential pools and spas.  They are not feasible in commercial applications.
Jennifer Hatfield
5
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Modified
506
 4300 
Reduce heating and cooling roof heat flux rates by 45% for vegetative roofs in commercial whole building performance code compliance calculations.
Jeff Sonne
5
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Modified
6‑Referenced Standards
AHRI
 3865 
Update to AHRI 340/360‑2004.
Ann Stanton
6
Comment

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

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Page 3 of 19
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Energy
TAC:
 65 
Referenced Standards
 4062 
Referenced Manual in code
Robert Volin
6
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Modified
7‑Appendix A
Appendix A
 3642 
Corrects jurisdiction names and college names in Florida Energy Conservation Code, Appendix A, Jurisdictional Data
Jon Hamrick
7
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Modified
SubCode:
Energy Conservation
1‑Administration
101.4.10
 3848 
Allow code official to determine limited/special use building application.
Ann Stanton
1
Comment

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

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Page 4 of 19
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Energy
TAC:
 65 
101.4.3
 3731 
Clarify that the exceptions apply where buildings are not exempt from compliance with the code.
Ann Stanton
1
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
102.1
 3850 
Provide criteria by which code officials may determine code compliance by alternate materials and methods.
Ann Stanton
1
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
2‑Definitions
202
 4412 
Add lighting‑related definitions per ASHRAE 90.1 Addenda aa.
Ann Stanton
2
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
4‑Residential Energy Efficiency
405.6.6
 4378 
Replace Florida standard FL1 with AHRI Standard 470; and return the net useful heat exchange effect to the 2004 Code level 0f 50%.
John Borzoni
4
Comment

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

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Page 5 of 19
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Energy
TAC:
 65 
405
 4249 
Make a modification to the EnergyGauge USA FlaRes residential energy code compliance software that will facilitate proper window overhang entry and as a result provide more accurate energy code calculations.
Jeff Sonne
4
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
5‑Commercial Energy Efficiency
502.2.1.1
 4267 
Modifiying requirements to coincide with new tables.
Amy Schmidt
5
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
502
 4059 
Modify shell building efficiency requirements in view of return on investment
Mangesh Basarkar
5
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
503.2.1
 4056 
Oversight, Reference to ACCA Manual N was left out
Robert Volin
5
Comment

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

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Page 6 of 19
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Energy
TAC:
 65 
503.2.3(3)
 3736 
Update minimum efficiencies for single packaged vertical air conditioners and heat pumps to the efficiencies required by Addendum b to ASHRAE 90.1‑2004.
Ann Stanton
5
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
503.2.3(5)
 4057 
Update efficiency requirements for gas‑ and oil‑fired boilers to Addenda an to ASHRAE 90.1‑2004.
Ann Stanton
5
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
503.2.3
 4084 
Corrects treatment of &quot;small duct high velocity&quot; and Space constrained products and corrects the title of Table 503.2.3(2).
Ann Stanton
5
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
503.2.7.2
 3712 
Revise Table 503.2.7.2, Duct system construction and sealing, to include updates to the mechanical provisions of the Mechanical code and Residential code from the 2009 I‑codes. Resolve oversights of Florida‑specific reqts, formatting issues.
Ann Stanton
5
Comment

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

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Page 7 of 19
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Energy
TAC:
 65 
504.8
 3851 
Add Florida‑specific water flow control requirements from Florida code into IECC base.
Ann Stanton
5
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
505.5.3
 4426 
Add footnotes to Table 505.5.3 from Table 5.5.2 of the IECC.
Ann Stanton
5
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
505.5
 4265 
Correct section formatting to clarify that the Total connected interior lighting power and Interior lighting Power are general criteria while sec. 505.5.1 applies to shell buildings, renovations and alterations.
Ann Stanton
5
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
6‑Referenced Standards
AHAM
 3674 
Add standard for room air conditioners and room air conditioner heat pump requirements to Standards chapter.
Ann Stanton
6
Comment

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

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Page 8 of 19
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Energy
TAC:
 65 
ASHRAE
 3846 
Update to most recent standard.
Ann Stanton
6
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
ASTM
 4442 
Add standards into the code previously contained in the Florida energy code to reference insulation installation and thermal property testing standards.
Ann Stanton
6
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
CTI
 3676 
Add standard for heat rejection equipment back into the code that were not included in the IECC.
Ann Stanton
6
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
n/a
 3929 
1.  Update NFRC Standard referenced numbers.
2.  Correct WDMA address
Roger LeBrun
6
Comment

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

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Page 9 of 19
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Energy
TAC:
 65 
B‑1.1.2(1)
 3643 
Update internal gains equation for standard reference design home.
Jeff Sonne
8
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
B‑1.1.2(2)
 4181 
Include multiple space heating and cooling fuel types in section 405 simulated energy performance residential energy code compliance calculations.
Jeff Sonne
8
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
B‑2.6.1
 4429 
Add alternative to Table B‑2.6.1 regarding VAV with reheat to be consistent with Addenda am to ASHRAE 90.1‑04.
Ann Stanton
8
Comment

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

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Page 10 of 19
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Energy
TAC:
 65 
101.2
 3709 
Jurisdictions should be allowed to adopt a more stringent code but not a less stringent one.
Darrell Winters
1
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
101.4.10
 4237 
PROPOSED CHANGE IN THERMAL ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL USE STRUCTURES
WILLIAM KALKER
1
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
2‑Definitions
202
 3711 
Modifies the definition of &quot;Space Permitting ‑ Insulation.&quot;
Darrell Winters
2
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
4‑Residential Energy Efficiency
402.1.1 and 402.1.3
 3955 
This code proposal improves thermal envelope efficiency by increasing the ceiling insulation requirement to R‑38, consistent with U.S. DOE and FSEC recommendations.
Eric Lacey
4
Comment

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

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11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Energy
TAC:
 65 
402.1.1 and 402.1.3
 3958 
This proposal saves energy by improving the fenestration and skylight U‑factors, consistent with proposals approved by the IECC Code Development Committee for inclusion in the 2012 IECC.
Eric Lacey
4
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
402.1.1.3
 4464 
Clarifies that two options are available to meet the air duct tightness requirements
Jack Glenn
4
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
403.2.1
 3713 
Requires R‑2 insulation on ducts in conditioned space.
Darrell Winters
4
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
403.6.2.1.1
 4121 
The DOE is expanding it's  verification of efficiency ratings and increasing it's enforcement in this area.  Meeting their requirements, therefore, should be acceptable for the State of Florida.
roger cummins
4
Comment

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

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Page 12 of 19
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Energy
TAC:
 65 
403.9.3
 4271 
This proposal removes the cover requirements for pools and spas and clarifies that the R‑12 insulation requirement for covers is only required for portable spas (hot tubs).  The current requirements are unenforceable and pose serious safety hazards.
Jennifer Hatfield
4
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
405.2.1
 3715 
Maintains more adequate insulation levels in ceilings.
Darrell Winters
4
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
405.2
 3953 
This proposal removes an exception from the mandatory minimum R‑19 ceiling insulation requirement, ensuring a reasonable level of efficiency, regardless of the type of ceiling construction selected by the builder or design professional.
Eric Lacey
4
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
5‑Commercial Energy Efficiency
502.1.1.1
 3573 
Reinstate the IECC 2009 Table 502.3 with an overall 20% reduction in heat transfer in lieu of fenestration values contained in 502.1.1.1 (1) &amp;(2).
Michael Nau
5
Comment

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

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Page 13 of 19
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Energy
TAC:
 65 
502.1.1.1
 4240 
PROPOSED CHANGE IN THERMAL ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL USE STRUCTURES
WILLIAM KALKER
5
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
502.1.1
 4286 
Adding perscriptive insulation and fenestration requirements for New Construction.
Amy Schmidt
5
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
502.2.5.1.1
 3926 
Allow for higher percentage of skylight area when automatic multi‑level lighting controls are utilized.
Roger LeBrun
5
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
503.2.3
 4115 
The DOE is expanding it's  verification of efficiency ratings and increasing it's enforcement in this area.  Meeting their requirements, therefore, should be acceptable for the State of Florida.
roger cummins
5
Comment

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

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Page 14 of 19
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Energy
TAC:
 65 
503.2.8
 3720 
Eliminate proposed new Table 503.2.8 and use original Table 503.2.8 in IECC.
Darrell Winters
5
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
504.7.3
 4410 
This proposal removes the cover requirements for pools &amp; spas and clarifies that the R‑12 insulation requirement for covers is only required for portable spas.  The current requirements pose serious safety hazards and may not be enforceable or realistic in certain commercial applications.
Jennifer Hatfield
5
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
506.2.1
 4299 
Deletes requirements in Section 506.2.1 that are to be covered by proposed section 502.1.1.2.
Amy Schmidt
5
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
506.2.1
 4408 
Increase the mandatory roof R‑value under section 506.2.1 from R‑10 to R‑17.
Jeff Mang
5
Comment

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)
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Page 15 of 19
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Energy
TAC:
 65 
506.2.1
 4413 
Remove the “space permitting” exception to the mandatory roof R‑value for multiple‑family residential roofs under section 506.2.1.
Jeff Mang
5
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
506.2
 3954 
This proposal removes an exception from the mandatory minimum R‑19 ceiling insulation requirement, ensuring a reasonable level of efficiency, regardless of the type of ceiling construction selected by the builder or design professional.
Eric Lacey
5
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
8‑Appendix B
B‑1.1.2(1)
 3951 
This proposal removes the HVAC efficiency from the performance path calculation, consistent with the 2009 IECC.  It will save a significant amount of energy over the lifetime of the home.
Eric Lacey
8
Comment

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

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Page 16 of 19
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Energy
TAC:
 65 
405.6 (Appendix B)
 4461 
This modification introduces the option for approved computing software energy compliance
Jack Glenn
4
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Withdrawn
5‑Commercial Energy Efficiency
502.1.1.1 (1)
 4324 
Changes to SHGC and U‑factor in TABLE 502.1.1.1 (1)
Amanda Hickman
5
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Withdrawn
502.1.1.1 (2)
 4325 
Revision to SHGC and U‑factor values in TABLE 502.1.1.1 (2)
Amanda Hickman
5
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Withdrawn
SubCode:
Existing Building
3‑Prescriptive Compliance Method
AS = Approved as Submitted
AM = Approved as Modified
NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation
W = Withdrawn
I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)
TAC Recommendations

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Page 17 of 19
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Energy
TAC:
 65 
311
 4025 
Change reference to new volume of the code.
Jack Glenn
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Withdrawn
6‑Alterations Level 1
612.1
 4026 
Editorial to correct a code reference.
Jack Glenn
6
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Withdrawn
7‑Alterations Level 2
711.1
 4027 
Editorial to correct a code reference.
Jack Glenn
7
Comment

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

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Page 18 of 19
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Energy
TAC:
 65 
808.1
 4028 
Editorial to correct a code reference.
Jack Glenn
8
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Withdrawn
9‑Change of Occupancy
913
 4029 
Editorial to correct a code reference.
Jack Glenn
9
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Withdrawn
10‑Additions
1006.1
 4030 
Editorial to correct a code reference.
Jack Glenn
10
Comment

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