ENERGY TAC
WITH COMMENTS

Page 1 of 6
12/20/2012

Approved as Submitted
TAC Recommendation
Ü
Total Mods for reports:  22
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 7
SubCode
Energy Conservation
Ü
7‑Appendix A
Section
100
Ann Stanton
 6006 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Add Appendix A from 2010 FBC Energy Conservation code.
7
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
A1 – 10Y - 0N
G2 - No Action Needed

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W

3‑[RE] ‑ General Requirements
Section
R301
Michael Nau
 4995 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal increases Climate Zone 1 by the inclusion of Palm Beach, Hendry, Collier and Lee Counties
3
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
G4
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
G4 – 10Y – 0N

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W

Section
R303
Ann Stanton
 5034 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Provides Florida‑specific criteria for insulation installation and calculation.
3
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A2
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
A2 – 10Y – 0N

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W

4‑[RE] ‑ Residential Energy Efficiency
Section
R403.1
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 5666 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Clarify programmable thermostat requirements.
4
Proponent

X
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
A2 – 0Y - 10N

A2
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W

ENERGY TAC
WITH COMMENTS

Page 2 of 6
12/20/2012

Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 7
Section
R403.5
Ann Stanton
 5055 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Add Florida‑specific ventilation air requirements.
4
Proponent

X
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
A2 – 7Y – 3N 

A2
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W

Section
R403.9
Ann Stanton
 5045 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Move swimming pool criteria from 2010 code forward into the 2013 code.
4
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
A1 – 9Y – 1N

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W

5‑[CE] ‑ Referenced Standards
Section
C‑All
Ann Stanton
 6005 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Update standards list to reflect Florida specific references.
5
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
A1 – 10Y – 0N

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W

No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC Recommendation
Ü
Total Mods for reports:  22
Total Mods for  Energy in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Energy
 15
SubCode
Energy Conservation
Ü
9‑Appendix C
Section
Form C402
Ann Stanton
 6009 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Need to update energy code form for commercial prescriptive code compliance.
9
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
A1 – 10Y – 0N

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W

ENERGY TAC
WITH COMMENTS

Page 3 of 6
12/20/2012

Total Mods for  Energy in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Energy
 15
Section
Form R402
Ann Stanton
 6008 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Need to update energy code form for residential prescriptive code compliance.
9
Proponent

X
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
A2 – 0Y -10N

A2
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W

2‑[CE] ‑ Definitions
Section
C202 General Definitions
Ken Cureton
 5072 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Add and / or modify Chapter 2 definitions of terms included in the proposed modifications listed in Related Modifications item above.
2
Proponent

X
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
A2 – 6Y – 4N

A2
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W

2‑[RE] ‑ Definitions
Section
R202
Ann Stanton
 5660 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Bring forward applicable Florida‑specific definitions from the 2010 FBC‑Energy Conservation.
2
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A4
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
A4 – 10Y – 0N

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W

4‑[CE] ‑ Commercial Energy Efficiency
Section
C402.2
Mark Nowak
 5447 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Provides climate‑appropriate R‑values for metal framing.
4
Proponent

X
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
A1 – 0Y- 10N
G3 – No Action Needed

A1
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W

ENERGY TAC
WITH COMMENTS

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12/20/2012

Total Mods for  Energy in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Energy
 15
Section
C402.2
Larry Williams
 5452 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Adds a footnote to Table C402.2 to recognize alternative assemblies for efficient framing methods
4
Proponent

X
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
A1 – 0Y – 10N

A1
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W

Section
C403.2.3(1)
Ann Stanton
 5803 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Update Table C403.2.3(1) to federal efficiencies effective 1/1/15.
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action
X

G3 – No Action Needed

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W

Section
C403.2.3(2)
Ann Stanton
 5804 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Update Table C403.2.3(2) to federal efficiencies effective 1/1/15.
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action
X

G3 – No Action Needed

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W

Section
C403.2.3(4)
Ann Stanton
 5805 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Update Table C403.2.3(4) to federal efficiencies effective 1/1/15.
4
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
A1 – 10Y – 0N

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W

4‑[RE] ‑ Residential Energy Efficiency
Section
R402.4.1.2
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6013 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Raise building air leakage rate limit, provide air leakage testing standard and clarify who is qualified to test air leakage.
4
Proponent

X
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
A2 – 7Y – 3N 
A3 – 0Y – 10N

A2 & A3
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W

ENERGY TAC
WITH COMMENTS

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12/20/2012

Total Mods for  Energy in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Energy
 15
Section
R402.6
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 5662 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Limitations to compliance by Section R402.
4
Proponent

X
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
A2 – 5Y – 5N, A3 – 2Y – 8N, A5 – 1Y – 9N 

A2, A3. A5
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W

Section
R403.2.2
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 5677 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Provide duct leakage testing standard, clarify duct leakage testing qualification requirements and remove leakage testing exception for ducts and air handlers within the building thermal envelope.
4
Proponent
X
x

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
A1 – 10Y – 0N

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W

Section
R403.2.2
Ann Stanton
 5763 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Propose Florida‑specific duct sealing and attachment standards.
4
Proponent
X
X
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A2
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
A2 – 10Y – 0N
A1 – 0Y – 10N

A1
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W

Section
R405.5.2, R402.1.1, R402.1.3
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 5687 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Modify Tables R405.5.2(1) and R405.5.2(2) such that the performance efficiencies of the 2012 IECC Standard Reference Design equal or exceed the Florida‑specific performance efficiencies of the 2010 Florida Energy Code and modify Tables R402.1.1 and R402.1.3 to align accordingly.
4
Proponent

X
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
A1 – 3Y–7N A2 – 3Y–7N, A3 – 1Y–9N, A4 – 2Y–8N

A
A1, A2, A3, A4
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W

5‑[RE] ‑ Referenced Standards
Section
R‑All
Ann Stanton
 6004 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Update standards list to reflect Florida specific references.
5
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A2, A3
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
A2 – 10Y – 0N
A3 – 10Y – 0N

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W

ENERGY TAC
WITH COMMENTS

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