Florida Department of Community Affairs
Building Codes and Standards
TAC & Commission Tracking Chart
Page 1 of 11
6/25/2010
Code Change Cycle:
2010 Triennial Original Modification 3/1/2010 ‑ 4/2/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Code Administration
TAC:
 38 
SubCode:
Building
101, 102, 105
 3871 
REVISE sections 101.2, 101.4, 102.2, and 105.1 to read as follows.

ADD sections 101.4.9 and 105.1.4 to read as follows.
DOUG MELVIN
1
Comment
Tabled – unanimous 7-0  Reconsidered 7-0.

NAR - Alternate language – take as a group, A1, A2 and A4.   1-6 fails.
Would like to have the alternate proposals taken up separately.
NAR – original – 0-7 fails due to confusion needs clarity as to which statute and HB it relates to? Find better language.

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
101.2 Exception
 3524 
Provides a square foot threshold for the application of the IBC to single‑family dwellings and townhouses.
Anthony Apfelbeck
1
Comment
NAR – 0-7 failed
Not Fl specific.
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
102.1
 3456 
add the following to the end of the first sentence of 102.1:
&quot;... provided it is at least as restrictive as the general requirement.&quot;
Heinz Rosen
1
Comment
NAR – 0-7 failed.
Not Fl specific.
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
102.2(h)
 4167 
To clearify the usage of personal and commercial uses of Chickee/Tiki huts as per florida building codes
ali hosein
1
Comment
NAR – 0-7 failed
Insufficient justification.
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
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W = Withdrawn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 11
6/25/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Code Administration
TAC:
 38 
SubCode:
Building
102.7, 107.3.5, 111.2, 111.3
 3894 
Florida‑specific modifications to Chapter 1, related to retaining flood provisions of the I‑Codes.
Rebecca Quinn
1
Comment
AS – 7-0 passed
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
104.10
 3588 
Reinsert section 104.10 from the 2009 IBC into the FBC.
Anthony Apfelbeck
1
Comment
Table – unanimous.  7-0.   Untabled -  7-0..
NAR -  1-5
Creates conflict with the Code.
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
105
 3672 
Staff proposes change to reflect the findings of the Florida Building Commission in Declaratory Statement DCA08‑DEC‑209 relative to the cut off date for constructing buildings to previously approved plans after implementation of the new codes.
Jon Caudill
1
Comment
AS -7-0 passed.
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
105.1
 3447 
Add storage systems to the list of required permit activity.
James Battaglia
1
Comment
NAR -0-7 fails
Fiscal impact.
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
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 11
6/25/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Code Administration
TAC:
 38 
SubCode:
Building
105.1
 3611 
This modification is meant to add language to encompass all Product Approved Opening Protection be incorporated in the permitting process to insure conformity.
Michael Hemmer
1
Comment
NAR 0-7 fails
Confusing terminology.
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
105.1
 4351 
Applies permitting requirements to all hurricane protection devices, materials, and systems.
Joseph Belcher
1
Comment
AS -  6-1 passes.
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
105.3.1.2
 3445 
Provide a note to clarify what components are to be included when defining when an engineer is required based on system cost.
Albert Jenks
1
Comment
NAR – 0-7 fails
Goes beyond Fl code and Florida statute.
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
106.3.5
 4352 
The proposal would require the submittal of construction documents and plan review for impact resistant coverings or system.
Joseph Belcher
1
Comment
AS -  7-0 passes.
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
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 4 of 11
6/25/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Code Administration
TAC:
 38 
SubCode:
Building
107.2.1
 4068 
To allow the Building Official to require electronic media, in a file format specified, to be submitted when the jurisdiction is capable of processing electronically.
Sergio Ascunce
1
Comment
NAR  0-7 fails.
Should be left to the local administrative provisions and not Florida specific.
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
107.3
 3920 
Modification to allow photocopies of Department of Community Affairs approved manufactured building plans to be submitted to building departments in lieu of signed and sealed plans.
Ila Jones
1
Comment
AS – 7-0 passes.
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
107.3.5
 3615 
Add the recommendations of the Window Wall Work Group report of August 2009 in the plan review criteria of Section 107.3.5.
Mohammed Shaikh
1
Comment
NAR -  0-7 
Already covered in code.
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
107.3.5 Minimum plan review criteria for buildings
 3577 
Expands criteria requested on documents submitted for plans review as recommended by the window/wall workgroup report dated August 11, 2009.
Dick Wilhelm
1
Comment

NAR  0-7 failed
Already covered in code.
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
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 5 of 11
6/25/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Code Administration
TAC:
 38 
SubCode:
Building
110.3
 4353 
The proposal extends inspections to all installations of hurricane resistant coverings or systems,.
Joseph Belcher
1
Comment
Amendment 7-0 passes.
AM (original)  7-0  passes.
Amended for clarity standing on the physical impact as per proponent.
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
201.3 and 201.4
 3585 
Revises section 201.3 and 201.4 to eliminate the unnecessary Florida specific changes and restore a majority of the text to the core text in the 2009 IBC.
Anthony Apfelbeck
2
Comment
NAR  1-6 fails
Language too vague.
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
202
 3587 
Provides a definition for &quot;Nonresidential Farm Buildings&quot; as the term is utilized in section 102. Provides a definition for &quot;Farm&quot; as utilized in the the definition of &quot;Nonresidential Farm Buildings.&quot;
Anthony Apfelbeck
2
Comment
NAR  0-7 fails
Needs statutory fix.
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
401.2.1
 3877 
Retain language from the base code and renumber “Florida Specific” language starting at Section 430 and reserve section 424 – 429 for future code expansion.
J Glenn‑BASF
4
Comment
NAR 3-4 fails.
Creates confusion.
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
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 6 of 11
6/25/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Code Administration
TAC:
 38 
SubCode:
Building
1512.4, 1512.4.1, 1512.4.2, 1512.4.2.1, 1512.4.2.2
 3691 
Clarification
chris schulte
15
Comment
Table 7-0, reconsider 7-0
NAR 0-7 fails
Degrades effectiveness and not enough justification.

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
1512.4.2.3, 1512.4.2.4, 1512.4.3, 1512.4.3.1
 3692 
Clarification
chris schulte
15
Comment
Table 7-0, reconsider 7-0
NAR 0-7 fails
Degrades effectiveness and not enough justification.

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
1512.4.3.2, 1512.4.3.3
 3693 
Clarification
chris schulte
15
Comment
Table 7-0, reconsider 7-0
NAR 0-7 fails
Degrades effectiveness and not enough justification.

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
3202.5
 3960 
Remove unnecessary requirements are covered in the existing base code.
J Glenn‑BASF
32
Comment
NAR – 0-7
It is not a building code issue, it is a local jurisdiction issue.
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
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 11
6/25/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Code Administration
TAC:
 38 
SubCode:
Building
New Appendix
 4384 
The purpose of this proposed change is to add a new optional appendix to the FBC for green and high‑performance buildings.
steve ferguson
2706
Comment
NAR 1-6
Have not seen the document.
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
SubCode:
Existing Building
405.1
 4245 
This proposal clarifies the application of a Level 3 Alterations as it applies to portions of buildings.
Anthony Apfelbeck
4
Comment
NAR 0-7
No Florida Specific need.
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
SubCode:
Fuel Gas
All
 4381 
Replace the Florida Building Code‑Fuel Gas with the 2009 International Fuel Gas Code in its entirety.
Doug Harvey
1
Comment
NAR 1-6  fails
There are some sections that are Florida specific, conflicting with administrative requirements.

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
SubCode:
Mechanical
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 11
6/25/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Code Administration
TAC:
 38 
SubCode:
Mechanical
All
 4383 
Replace the Florida Building Code‑Mechanical with the 2009 International Mechanical Code in its entirety.
Doug Harvey
1
Comment
NAR -   1-6 fails
There are some sections that are Florida Specific, conflicting with administrative requirements.
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
SubCode:
Plumbing
All
 4380 
Replace the Florida Building Code‑Plumbing with the 2009 International Plumbing Code in its entirety.
Doug Harvey
1
Comment
(4380 Plumbing)
NAR -  1-6 fails
Too many Fl specifics to eliminate (same as Plumbing).
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
SubCode:
Residential
101.2
 4020 
Removes “multiple single‑family dwellings” from the wording. Retain base code (IRC) language.
J Glenn‑BASF
1
Comment
AS  - 7-0 passes.
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
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 11
6/25/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Code Administration
TAC:
 38 
SubCode:
Residential
202 Manufactured Home
 4018 
Retain base code (IRC) language as it provides better direction.
J Glenn‑BASF
2
Comment
AS – 7-0 passes.
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
12‑21
 4390 
Replace the Florida Building Code, Residential Section 12‑21 Mechanical with Section 12‑21 Mechanical of the 2009 International Residential Code in its entirety.
Doug Harvey
12
Comment
NAR -  1-6 fails
There are some sections that are Florida specific, conflicting with administrative requirements. (same as 4381).

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
14‑23
 4387 
Replace the Florida Building Code, Residential Section 14‑23 Plumbing with Section 14‑23 Plumbing of the 2009 International Residential Code in its entirety.
Doug Harvey
14
Comment
NAR – 1-6 fails.
There are some sections that are Florida specific, conflicting with administrative requirements. (same as 4381).

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
24
 4388 
Replace the Florida Building Code, Residential Section 24‑Fuel Gas with Section 24 Fuel Gas of the 2009 International Residential Code in its entirety.
Doug Harvey
24
Comment
NAR – 1-6  fails. 
There are some sections that are Florida specific, conflicting with administrative requirements.  (Same as 4381)

Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
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 11
6/25/2010
Total Mods for this TAC:
Code Administration
TAC:
 38 
SubCode:
Residential
R4402.1.4, R4402.1.4.1, R4402.1.4.2, R4402.1.4.2.1
 3694 
Clarification
chris schulte
44
Comment

Table 7-0, untabled 7-0
NAR 0-7 fails
Degrades effectiveness and not enough justification.
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
R4402.1.4.2.2, R4402.1.4.2.3, R4402.1.4.2.4
 3695 
Clarification
chris schulte
44
Comment

Table 7-0 reconsider 7-0
NAR 0- fails
Degrades effectiveness and not enough justification.
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
R4402.1.4.3, R4402.1.4.3.1, R4402.1.4.3.2
 3696 
Clarification
chris schulte
44
Comment

Table 7-0 reconsider 7-0
NAR 0-7 fails
Degrades effectiveness and not enough justification.
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
R4402.1.4.3.3
 3697 
Clarification
chris schulte
44
Comment
Table 7-0, reconsider 7-0
NAR 0-7 fails
Degrades effectiveness and not enough justification.
Proponent
Summary
Mod #
Section
Chapter
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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