Florida Department of Community Affairs
Building Codes and Standards
TAC & Commission Tracking Chart
Page 1 of 30
11/3/2010
Code Change Cycle:
2010 Triennial Original Modification 3/1/2010 ‑ 4/2/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 108 
SubCode:
Building
5‑General Building Heights and Areas
507.11
 3879 
Retain base code (IRC) language as it provides better direction.
J Glenn‑BASF
5
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Modified
7‑Fire and Smoke Protection Features
709.1
 3523 
Provides a new exception to 709.1 line 7 for tenant separation that moves the FBC into closer correlation with the 2009 IBC.
Anthony Apfelbeck
7
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Modified
712.3
 3918 
Utilize base code language.
J Glenn‑BASF
7
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Modified
9‑Fire Protection Systems
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W = Withdrawn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 30
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 108 
903.2.11.3
 3508 
Relocates the Florida specific code text in 903.6 to 903.2.11.3 for consistency with the underlying format of the IBC.
Anthony Apfelbeck
9
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Modified
10‑Means of Egress
1002.1
 4354 
Clarification of definition of means of escape.
Joseph Belcher
10
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Modified
1003.5
 3966 
Use base code language for Elevation change.
J Glenn‑BASF
10
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Modified
1004.8 Outdoor areas
 4256 
This clarifies intent that “panic hardware” not be used on exterior (outdoor) gates on outdoor swimming pool fencing. Requirements to use “panic hardware” weakens other codes and causes confusion. Excepting outdoor pools is an easy fix to this controversy.  This mod adds Exception 3.
jim manning
10
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W = Withdrawn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 3 of 30
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 108 
SubCode:
Residential
3‑Building Planning
302.2.3
 4112 
Retain base code (IRC) language
J Glenn‑BASF
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Modified
315.1
 4190 
Retain base code (IRC) language
J Glenn‑BASF
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Modified
316.5.1
 4191 
Retain base code (IRC) language
J Glenn‑BASF
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Modified
SubCode:
Building
2‑Definitions
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 30
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 108 
202
 3854 
revise definition
Steven Bassett
2
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
4‑Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
403.4.7.2
 3735 
The base code references an incorrect section of the code.  This mod lists the correct reference in chapter 10.
Jon Caudill
4
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
5‑General Building Heights and Areas
507.4
 3526 
This change is requesting that the text in section 507.4 of the 2009 IBC be incorporated into the 2010 FBC to allow unlimited area for two story buildings.
Michael Hoover
5
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
7‑Fire and Smoke Protection Features
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 30
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 108 
706.1
 3658 
Removes the Florida specific 4‑hour Fire Wall for Building seperation.
Brad Schiffer
7
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
706.3
 3888 
Delete Florida specific amendment and utilize base code language.
J Glenn‑BASF
7
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Table 706.4
 3659 
Removes the Florida specific 4‑hour Fire Wall for Building seperation.
Brad Schiffer
7
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
9‑Fire Protection Systems
901.6.1
 3921 
Delete Florida Specific amendment. Use base code language for Fire Protective System monitoring.
J Glenn‑BASF
9
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 30
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 108 
903.2.1.3
 3506 
Restores the code text in 903.2.1.3 to the IBC text.
Anthony Apfelbeck
9
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
903.4
 3513 
Deletes the Florida specific langauge in favor of the 2010 IBC language.
Anthony Apfelbeck
9
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
905
 3514 
Coorelates the 2009 IBC changes with the Florida specific amendments which coorelate with the FFPC and the manual standpipe provision of Florida statutes.
Anthony Apfelbeck
9
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
907.2.2
 3517 
Revises 907.2.2 to be more consistent with the 2009 IBC while still incorporating the Florida specific change to match the FFPC. Clarifies the type of alarm system needed and the exception for such system.
Anthony Apfelbeck
9
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)
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Page 7 of 30
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 108 
909.3
 3515 
Inserts the 2009 IBC &quot;Special inspection and test requirements&quot; for Smoke Control Systems in section 909.3.
Anthony Apfelbeck
9
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
10‑Means of Egress
100.3.3, 1003.4, 1003.5
 3967 
Restore base code language and delete Florida Specific amendments to section 1003.3 thru 1003.5.3
J Glenn‑BASF
10
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
1003.4
 3965 
Using base code language for Floor surface.
J Glenn‑BASF
10
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
1008.1.1
 3968 
Restore exception 6 &amp; 7. Delete reference to Type A or Type B units.
J Glenn‑BASF
10
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)
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Page 8 of 30
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 108 
1008.1
 3970 
Correct a section reference as printed in the supplement.
J Glenn‑BASF
10
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
1009.13
 3992 
Retain base code language covering stairway to roof.
J Glenn‑BASF
10
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
1009.4.2
 3971 
Delete exception 5 and retain the based code language.
J Glenn‑BASF
10
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
1010.5
 3993 
Ramp width minimum covered in base code, delete exception.
J Glenn‑BASF
10
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)
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Page 9 of 30
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 108 
1012.4
 3985 
Retain base code (IBC) language relating to handrail continuity requirements.
J Glenn‑BASF
10
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
1012.9.1
 3996 
Delete these requirements as not necessary
J Glenn‑BASF
10
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
1012.9
 4007 
Keep base code (IBC) language regarding Intermediate handrail requirements.
J Glenn‑BASF
10
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
1013
 3681 
The requirements  of this section for HVHZ is specfied in 1618.4.3 and 1618.4.4 This modification is proposed to clarify these requirements and avoid confusion.  This mod does not delete the Exceptions.
Mohammed Shaikh
10
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)
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Page 10 of 30
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 108 
1018.1
 3431 
To be consistent with Florida life safety code and the IBC base code, eliminate the requirement of corridors in occupancy type A with sprinkler system to have one hour rating.
Sam Elsheikh
10
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
12‑Interior Environment
1208.2
 3916 
Delete Florida Code language to 120.2 and retain IBC language with the accessibility requirement in exception #2.
J Glenn‑BASF
12
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
26‑Plastic
2612.2
 3536 
This modification corrects a typographical error in section 2612.2 Definitions ‑ the definition of 'Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic'.
Jaime Gascon
26
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
SubCode:
Residential
2‑Definitions
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 11 of 30
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 108 
202 Foam Plastic Interior Trim
 4017 
Retain base code (IRC) language as it provides better direction.
J Glenn‑BASF
2
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
R202
 4355 
Clarifies definition of Means of Escape.
Joseph Belcher
2
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
3‑Building Planning
302.2.2
 4111 
Retain base code (IRC) language
J Glenn‑BASF
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
302.4.2
 4128 
Retain base code (IRC) language
J Glenn‑BASF
3
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)
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Page 12 of 30
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 108 
311.7.4.2
 4101 
Retain base code (IRC) language
J Glenn‑BASF
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
311.7.5.4
 4127 
Retain base code (IRC) language
J Glenn‑BASF
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
311.7.5
 4131 
Retain base code (IRC) language
J Glenn‑BASF
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
311.7.7.1
 4122 
Retain base code (IRC) language
J Glenn‑BASF
3
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 13 of 30
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 108 
311.7.7.2
 4120 
Retain base code (IRC) language
J Glenn‑BASF
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
313
 4420 
Delete R313 requiring fire sprinklers in on and two family dwellings without subsitution..
Jack Glenn
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
316.1
 4133 
Retain base code (IRC) language
J Glenn‑BASF
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
316.5.3
 4130 
Retain base code (IRC) language
J Glenn‑BASF
3
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)
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Page 14 of 30
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 108 
316.5.7
 4125 
Retain base code (IRC) language
J Glenn‑BASF
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
316.6
 4117 
Retain base code (IRC) language
J Glenn‑BASF
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
346.5.9
 4113 
Retain base code (IRC) language
J Glenn‑BASF
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
R302.1
 4189 
Proposal is to permit screen enclosures to be attached to two‑family dwellings without requiring a fire resistance rating for the screen wall similar to what is permitted for townhouse construction.
Joseph Belcher
3
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)
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Page 15 of 30
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 108 
R302.3
 4195 
Provides for attachment of screen enclosure to two‑family dwelling without requiring fire resistance rating of screen wall.
Joseph Belcher
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
R310.1
 4092 
Removes egress window requirement
jeffrey collins
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
SubCode:
Building
2‑Definitions
202
 3875 
Retain base code (IBC) language as it provides better direction.
J Glenn‑BASF
2
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
3‑Use and Occupancy Classification
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 16 of 30
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 108 
306.4
 3876 
Delete Florida Specific Amendment that created Section 306.4
J Glenn‑BASF
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
308.5
 3997 
Provide reference to Occupancy class D
J Glenn‑BASF
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
R315
 3844 
The intent of the proposal is to align the Florida building code supplement with nationally recognized consensus standards for carbon monoxide detection.
marilyn williams
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
4‑Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
405.3
 3878 
Remove “Florida Specific” language and retain language from the base code.
J Glenn‑BASF
4
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
5‑General Building Heights and Areas
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 17 of 30
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 108 
508.4
 4083 
Fire separation shall be modify based on fire resistivity and allowable area for the same type of construction. Proposed fire separation:
B vs F1 2hrs. B vs M 2hrs. B vs S1 2hrs. M vs F1 2hrs. M vs S1 2hrs. F1 vs S1 1hr.
raul alvarez
5
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
509.4
 3881 
Retain base code (IBC) language as it provides better direction.
J Glenn‑BASF
5
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
7‑Fire and Smoke Protection Features
706.3 Materials
 3465 
Foam plastic masonry insulation products that are claimed to increase fire‑resistance ratings of CMU walls from 2‑hrs to 3‑hrs or 4‑hrs will be required to be listed by a code approved listing service.
Robert Sullivan
7
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
709.4
 3917 
Retain language from the base code and delete the “Florida Specific” language as the IBC adequately addresses the fire protection issue.
J Glenn‑BASF
7
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
9‑Fire Protection 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

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Page 18 of 30
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 108 
202 and 916
 3840 
The intent of the proposal is to align the Florida building code supplement with nationally recognized consensus standards for carbon monoxide detection.
marilyn williams
9
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
901.6.1
 3505 
Restores the language in 901.6.1 to the text of the 2009 IBC.
Anthony Apfelbeck
9
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
902.3
 4011 
Using base code (IBC) language for requiring automatic sprinkler systems
J Glenn‑BASF
9
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
903.3.1.4
 3509 
Deletes the Florida specific langauge in 903.3.1.4 and return the code to the core text of the FBC. (903.3.1.4 does not exist in the IBC.)
Anthony Apfelbeck
9
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
10‑Means of Egress
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 19 of 30
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 108 
1007.4
 4379 
The modification reinstates IBC requirements referenced from 1003.7 Exception for when elevators can be a component of a required means of egress.
Rick Dixon
10
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
1008.1.4.2
 3969 
Delete exception 4 and renumber 5 to 4.
J Glenn‑BASF
10
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
1009.12
 3990 
Retain base code language while deleting exception 6
J Glenn‑BASF
10
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
1009.13.1
 3991 
Retain language from base code for roof access
J Glenn‑BASF
10
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 20 of 30
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 108 
1009.5
 3972 
Delete exception 1 numbering and delete exception 2
J Glenn‑BASF
10
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
1009.8
 3973 
Delete exception 2
J Glenn‑BASF
10
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
1010.8
 3994 
Ramp handrails covered in base code, leave exception for fair housing.
J Glenn‑BASF
10
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
1026.8
 3430 
I'm proposing adding the word &quot;first&quot; into the first sentence in this paragraph in order to clarify the sentence. When you read the remainder of the paragraph it makes complete sense to include the word &quot;first&quot; inthe initial sentence.
Jose Guanch
10
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 21 of 30
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 108 
1037.6
 4071 
FL specific language omits exception that allows 5 sqft. egress window on grade level.
Chuck Anderson
10
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
16‑Structural Design
1618.4.3
 3680 
Revise spacing of object in Other than group R occupancy  from 6 inch(152mm)  to 4 nch (102mm) in section 1618.4.3 to be consistent with group R occupancy in 1618.4.4
Mohammed Shaikh
16
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
26‑Plastic
2603
 3685 
Masonry foam insulation products that are claimed to increase fire‑ratings of CMU walls from 2 or 3‑hrs or 4‑hrs are often supported by ASTM E‑119 testing performed on similar but different CMU walls e.g. CMU made with different aggregate and/or foam is formulated with different ingredients.
Robert Sullivan
26
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
31‑Special Construction
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 22 of 30
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 108 
3102.1
 4168 
To recognize to use thatched roof of palm or palmetto or other traditional materials as a flamable roofing materials that need to mantain a fire rating
ali hosein
31
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
SubCode:
Residential
3‑Building Planning
302.5.2
 4134 
Retain base code (IRC) language
J Glenn‑BASF
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
310.6
 3400 
Provide for a minimum hiegth of a emergency escape and rescue door.
William Dumbaugh
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
311.3
 4100 
Retain base code (IRC) language
J Glenn‑BASF
3
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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11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 108 
324.1
 4119 
Retan base code (IRC) language
J Glenn‑BASF
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
R 310.1.4.1
 3401 
Provides for uniform and safe locations of operational constraints used on an emergency escape and rescue opening.
William Dumbaugh
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
R 310.1.4.2
 3402 
Provides for a maximum heigth of operational constraints used on an emergency escape and rescue window.
William Dumbaugh
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
R 311.2
 3403 
Provides for uniform and safe location of locks and latches used on an egress door.
William Dumbaugh
3
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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11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 108 
R302.1.1
 4091 
Attic protection via soffits
jeffrey collins
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
R302.12
 4090 
Adds attic draftstopping
jeffrey collins
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
R302.7
 4088 
Remove the 1/2&quot; gypsum requirement for under stairs and under stair walls.
jeffrey collins
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
R310.1
 4446 
Removes egress window requirement for sprinklered dwellings
jeffrey collins
3
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 25 of 30
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 108 
R316.4
 4089 
Removes the thermal barrier requirement.
jeffrey collins
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
Table R302.1
 4142 
Provides exterior wall and projection distances for sprinklered and unsprinklered dwellings
jeffrey collins
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
Table R302.1
 4445 
Provides exterior wall and projection distances for sprinklered and unsprinklered dwellings
jeffrey collins
3
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
5‑Floors
R501.3
 4138 
Protection of floor framing components or systems composed of prefabricated I joists, trusses, and cold formed steel.
jeffrey collins
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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11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 108 
SubCode:
Building
7‑Fire and Smoke Protection Features
706.1.1
 3884 
Uses base code language for Party walls for consistency  with national practice.
J Glenn‑BASF
7
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Withdrawn
706.1
 3886 
Utilize the base code language for &quot;fire walls&quot;.
J Glenn‑BASF
7
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Withdrawn
Table 706.4
 4013 
Remove Footnote C.
J Glenn‑BASF
7
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Withdrawn
9‑Fire Protection Systems
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 27 of 30
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 108 
903.2.1.3
 3922 
Using base code language for requiring automatic sprinkler systems.
J Glenn‑BASF
9
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Withdrawn
903.2.11.3
 4010 
Using base code(IBC) language for requiring automatic sprinkler systems.
J Glenn‑BASF
9
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Withdrawn
903.2.11.3
 4012 
Using base code (IBC) language for requiring automatic sprinkler systems.
J Glenn‑BASF
9
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Withdrawn
903.2.3
 3507 
Restores the code text in 903.2.3 to the IBC text.
Anthony Apfelbeck
9
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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Page 28 of 30
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 108 
903.4
 3923 
Using base code language for requiring automatic sprinkler systems monitoring. &quot;Exceptions unchanged&quot;
J Glenn‑BASF
9
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Withdrawn
905.1
 3925 
Using base code language for requiring Standpipe systems.
J Glenn‑BASF
9
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Withdrawn
905.3.1
 4008 
Using base code (IBC) language for height of Standpipe systems.
J Glenn‑BASF
9
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Withdrawn
907.2.2
 4009 
Using base code (IBC) language for Fire Alarm systems.
J Glenn‑BASF
9
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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Page 29 of 30
11/3/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 108 
909.3
 3927 
Using base code language for smoke control testing systems.
J Glenn‑BASF
9
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Withdrawn
10‑Means of Egress
1002.1
 3964 
Change restores the based code language. The Florida Specific amendment makes the section to general while the based code addresses those areas where obstructions may be place with the need for permit.
J Glenn‑BASF
10
Comment

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
Withdrawn
1009.12
 4006 
Retain base code (IBC) language while deleting exception 6.
J Glenn‑BASF
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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