FLORIDA BUILDING COMMISSION

 

FACILITATOR’S SUMMARY REPORT OF THE

MARCH 27 - 28, 2007

COMMISSION PLENARY SESSION

SUPPLEMENT TO THE MARCH 27 - 28, 2007 MINUTES

 

ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA

 

 

Meeting Design & Facilitation By

 

 

 

Report By Jeff A. Blair

Florida Conflict Resolution Consortium

Florida State University

 

 

mailto:jblair@fsu.edu

http:// consensus.fsu.edu

 

 

This document is available in alternate formats upon request to Dept. of Community Affairs, Codes & Standards, 2555 Shumard Oak Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850) 487-1824.


FLORIDA BUILDING COMMISSION

 

SUPPLEMENT TO THE MARCH 27 - 28, 2007 MINUTES

 

 

Overview of Commission’s Key Decisions

 

TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2007

 

Welcome

Commissioner Browdy welcomed the Commission, staff and the public to the March 2007 plenary session, and thanked TAC members and DCA staff who did an excellent job in reviewing and making recommendations regarding proposed code amendments for the 2007 update to the Florida Building Code. Commissioner Browdy noted that Mo Madani and his staff did an excellent job in organizing the proposed code amendments by subject area, and staff’s efforts enhanced the TAC’s ability to effectively review the proposed amendments.

 

 

Agenda Review and Approval

The Commission voted unanimously, 18 - 0 in favor, to approve the agenda for the March 27 – 28, 2007 agenda as presented. Following are the key agenda items approved for consideration:

 

Day One:

Ø      To Consider Regular Procedural Issues: Approval of the February 6 - 7, 2007 Minutes and Facilitator’s Summary Report.

Ø      To Consider/Decide on Accessibility Waiver Applications.

Ø      To Consider/Decide on Legal Issues and Petitions for Declaratory Statements.

Ø      To Hear an Update Report on Binding Interpretations.

Ø      To Consider/Decide on Approvals and Revocations of Products and Product Approval Entities

 

Day Two:

Ø      To Consider/Decide on Chair's Discussion Issues/Recommendations.

Ø      To Review and Update the Workplan.

Ø      To Consider/Decide on Accessibility, Energy, Fire, Joint Fire TAC & Fire Code Advisory Council, and Structural Technical Advisory Committees (TAC’s) Report/Rec’s.

Ø      To Consider/Decide on Product Approval/Prototype Buildings/Manufactured Buildings and Education Program Oversight Committee (POC’s) Reports/Recommendations.

Ø      To Conduct a Supplemental Rule Development Workshop on Rule 9B-72, Product Approval.

Ø      To Conduct a Rule Development Workshop on Rule 9B-3.004, Florida Building Commission.

Ø      To Conduct a Rule Development Workshop on Rule 9B-3.050, Florida Building Commission.

Ø      To Conduct a Rule Development Workshop on Rule 9B-7, Florida Building Commission.

Ø      To Conduct a Rule Adoption Hearing on Rule 9B-3.047, Florida Building Code Wind-Borne Debris Protection.

Ø      To Hear a Legislative Session Update.

Ø      To Hear a Report on the Energy Efficiency and Moisture Control in the Florida Environment Symposium.

Ø      To Discuss Commissioner Issues.

Ø      To Receive Public Comment.

Ø      To Review Committee Assignments and Issues for the Next Meeting.

 

 

Review and Approval of the February 6 - 7, 2007 Meeting Minutes and Facilitator’s Summary Report

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 - 0 in favor, to approve the February 6 - 7, 2007 Minutes and Facilitator’s Summary Report as amended.

 

Amendments to Minutes

Comments by Commissioner Bassett.

Correct whether recommendations were made by TAC or POC for declaratory statements.

Correct spelling of Joe Kajak as a newly appointed member to the Plumbing TAC.

 

 

Consideration of Accessibility Waiver Applications

The Commission reviewed and decided on the Waiver applications submitted for their consideration.

 

 

Consideration of Applications for Product and Entity Approval

Commissioner Carson presented the committee’s recommendations for entities and Jeff Blair

presented the committee’s recommendations  for product approvals. The results of product and

entity applications are found in the Product Approval POC report included as an attachment to the

minutes.

 

 

Legal Issues

 

Petitions For Declaratory Statements

Following are the actions taken by the Commission on petitions for declaratory statements.

 

Second Hearings

 

DCA06-DEC-287 by Phillip Stoller of Perma-Column, Inc.

Motion—The Commission voted 17 – 0 in favor, to approve their previous action on the petition.

 

DCA06-DEC-294 by Joseph R. Webster of Atlantic Windows & Doors, Inc.

Motion—The Commission voted 18 – 0 in favor, to approve their previous action on the petition with corrections.

 

DCA06-DEC-300 by Thomas Miller, PE of Structural Engineering & Inspections

Motion—The Commission voted 18 – 0 in favor, to table action on the petition until Wednesday morning.

Motion—The Commission voted 15 – 0 in favor, to take the petition from the table.

Motion—The Commission voted 15 – 0 in favor, to approve their previous action on the petition with corrections.

 

DCA07-DEC-002 by Kari Hebrank of 4th Floor Advocacy

Motion—The Commission voted 18 – 0 in favor, to approve their previous action on the petition.

 

DCA07-DEC-011 by Billy Tyson, CBO, of Clemmons, Rutherford & Associates, Inc

Motion—The Commission voted 18 – 0 in favor, to defer action until the next meeting.

 

 

First Hearings

 

DCA06-DEC-299 by Grant Tolbert of Hernando County Development Services

The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to approve the TAC/POC’s recommendations

on the petition as presented.

 

DCA07-DEC-012 by Bob Litteton, Plumbing Chief, Hillsborough County

The petition was dismissed as insufficient.

 

DCA07-DEC-016 by James M. Nicholas, Esquire, Townhomes of Suntree

The Commission voted unanimously, 18  – 0 in favor, to approve the TAC’s recommendations

on the petition as presented.

 

DCA07-DEC-017 by TRG-BLOCK ONE, Robert S. Fine, Esquire

The Commission voted 11 – 8 in favor to dismiss the petition due to a lack of building plans (drawings) needed to clarify exactly what was being asked.

 

DCA07-DEC-019 by Orlando Velez, Product Development. GSC

The petition was dismissed and referred to the authority having jurisdiction.

 

DCA07-DEC-020 by Ed Riley, Fire Code Official, Collier County

The Commission voted unanimously, 19  – 0 in favor, to approve the TAC’s recommendations

on the petition as presented.

 


DCA07-DEC-028 by Lee S. Rigby, President of Vertical Assessment Associates

The petition was dismissed due to lack of Commission authority on the issue.

 

DCA07-DEC-031 by Christopher New, c/o Rapallo

The petition was dismissed since the question was specific to the Fire Code, and there is no Commission authority.

 

DCA07-DEC-034 by Don Bialock, President, Quickbrick USA, LLC

The Commission voted unanimously, 19  – 0 in favor, to approve the POC’s recommendations

on the petition as presented.

 

DCA07-DEC-038 by Ed Riley, Fire Code Official, Collier County

The Commission voted unanimously, 19  – 0 in favor, to approve the TAC’s recommendations

on the petition as presented.

 

 

Recess

The Commission voted unanimously, 19 - 0 in favor, to recess at 5:56 PM.

 

 

 

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2007

 

 

CHAIR’S DISCUSSION ISSUES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

 

A.        TAC Appointment

Commissioner Browdy announced that Chairman Rodriguez made the following appointments and thanked appointees for agreeing to serve:

Dave Olmstead and C.W. Macumber were appointed to the Structural TAC.

For the Structural TAC: Craig Parrino will move from his current slot to replace Bob Bitterli in the design engineer slot of the consumer category, and CW Macumber was added to the Structural TAC to sit in the wood industry slot of the producer category.

Bob Boyer was appointed to the Window Workgroup.

 

 

B.        Letter Regarding Delayed Implementation for WBD Requirements

At the February meeting the Commission authorized the Chair to send a letter to Governor Crist supporting a delayed effective date for the legislatively mandated changes to Rule 9B-3.047 of no earlier than July 1, 2007. The letter would only be sent if deemed appropriate based on the Governor’s office requesting Commission support and having authority to affect the implementation date. Commissioner Browdy noted that letter was not sent since the Governor’s office determined they did not have authority to delay implementation of the law.

           

 

 

C.        Education on WBD Requirement Legislative Changes

At the February meeting the Commission voted to amend the contract with BASF to include an additional $100,000 to design and provide education and training on the special session legislation including the changes revising the wind speed map to remove the Panhandle exception to the wind-borne debris region, revising the definition of “Wind Borne Debris       Region” to remove the Panhandle exception, removing the interior pressure design option from the Code, and insurance discounts for complying. Commissioner Browdy reported that the contact has been amended to accomplish education and training on the new provisions.

 

 

D.        Prototype Building Administrator

The Commission voted in February to instruct DCA staff to contact the bidders who responded to the RFP regarding serving as the Prototype Building Program administrator (the current administrator gave notice at the February meeting), to determine whether they are interested in completing the contract to serve as program administrator. Commissioner Browdy reported that as a result of discussions with the other bidders, the current administrator will maintain their role through June 30, 2007, completing the contract, and the Product Approval POC will discuss how to proceed and make their recommendations to the Commission subsequent to the contract expiring.

 

 

E.         WBD Study Research

At the February meeting the Commission voted to continue with the existing contract with ARA/University of Florida to conduct terrain effects studies for wind pressure design, but to modify the contract in order to not consider windborne debris. This study is for the 2006/2007 fiscal year existing contract in the amount of $250,000.00. The contract is being modified and the researchers are proceeding with the redefined scope.

In addition, the Commission voted to fund a research project to develop insurance qualifying criteria for buildings built within 2500 feet of the coast after 2009. Further, the Hurricane Research Advisory Committee recommended that the Commission establish a performance goal of developing criteria based on a 250 year storm event. To accomplish this, the HRAC recommended that the Commission pursue the contracting necessary to contract with ARA/UF            for fiscal year 2007/2008 in the amount of $250,000.00. Commissioner Browdy reported that the contract is being modified to begin work on this assignment and the FY 07/08 contact will be developed to complete the work.

 

           


F.         Letter to Building Officials Regarding HB0001 Special Session Legislation

At the February meeting the Commission voted to authorize the Chair to send a letter to local jurisdictions informing them of the HB-1A legislation and the code issues affected by the changes. Including revising the wind speed map to remove the Panhandle exception to the

wind-borne debris region, revising the definition of “Wind Borne Debris             Region” to remove the Panhandle exception, and removing the interior pressure design option from the Code. Commissioner Browdy reported that the letter has been drafted and is now posted to Commission and BOAF websites.

 

G.        Letter Regarding Support for Commission Attendance by Building Officials

In response to public comment, at the February meeting the Commission voted to authorize the Chair to write a letter on behalf of the Commission informing local jurisdictions of the importance of building officials attending and participating in the Florida Building             Code/Commission process. Commissioner Browdy reported that the letter was developed and is now posted to Commission and BOAF websites.

 

H.        Public Comment Request Follow-up(s)

Commissioner Browdy reported that the Commission and DCA staff have always attempted to take appropriate action on public comment requests, and to that end, the Commission has instituted a new method for monitoring follow-up to public comment requests. Included in agenda packets is a section that summarizes the requests and reports on Commission and staff follow-up efforts. The agenda packet is available on the Commission’s webpage.

 

I.          Reconvene Termite Workgroup

Commissioner Browdy reported that Chairman Rodriguez decided that as a result of issues arising during the Structural TAC’s code amendment review process meeting, and at the request of workgroup members, the Commission is reconvening the Termite Workgroup which will deliver their recommendations to the Structural TAC for review at the TAC’s June meeting for reviewing comments on proposed code amendments. The Workgroup will meet to develop acceptable language to address, to the extent possible, Structural and Plumbing TAC concerns regarding proposed Termite related code amendments that members agreed should be referred back to the Workgroup for development.

 

J.         Reconvene Window Labeling Workgroup

Commissioner Browdy reported that Chairman Rodriguez decided that as a result of issues arising during the Product Approval Rule amendment review process meeting, and at the request of workgroup members, the Commission is reconvening the Window Labeling Workgroup to meet during the morning of April 10, 2007. They will deliver their recommendations to the Product Approval POC for review at the POC’s May meeting for reviewing comments on proposed rule amendments (Rule 9B-72). The scope will be limited to discussing a template for installation instructions submitted for Product Approval.

 

 


Review and Update of Commission Workplan

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15  - 0 in favor, to approve the updated workplan and meeting schedule as presented, to reflect the Commission’s priorities.

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15  - 0 in favor, to endorse the five (5) criteria proposed for code plus used for securing citizens insurance within 2500 feet of the coast (see overview and criteria below).

 

The 2007 special legislative session bill HB-1A directs the Commission to develop code plus building standards to be included in its report to the 2008 Legislature and restricts Citizens Insurance Corporation from insuring buildings built within 2500 feet of the coast after 2009 that do not comply with Commission code plus standards.

The special session bill authorizes starting with HVHZ requirements and establishes a 250 year event standard for other insurance purposes.

 

The Commission voted to adopt the 250 year event standard for Coastal Code Plus at its February 7, 2007 meeting in order to maintain consistency with the 250 year event standard adopted by the Florida Legislature for other insurance purposes.

 

Adopted Performance Criteria:

  1. Design wind speeds for coastal areas consistent with 250 year event
  2. Design building flood/surge elevations consistent with 250 year event
  3. Exposure category C or D (to be determined)
  4. Building envelope impact resistant
  5. Glazed openings:

Ø      missiles at 250 year event missile energy

Ø      0 -  30 feet               large missile

Ø      30+ feet - top   small missile

 

(Included as Attachment 2—Commission’s Updated Workplan)

 

 

Supplemental Rule Development Workshop on Rule 9B-72, Product Approval

Commissioner Browdy reported that the Product Approval Validation Workgroup worked for over a year to develop a consensus package of recommendations regarding the validation requirements of the Product Approval Rule. The Workgroup concluded their work in June of 2006 and the Commission reviewed the recommendations during the fall of 2006. The Commission’s Product Approval POC held a special meeting on January 24, 2007 to review the proposed changes and provide the POC’s recommendations to the Commission. In addition, the POC met again on February 5, 2007 and agreed with the additional recommendations proposed by staff. At the February Rule Development Workshop the Commission adopted the changes recommended by the POC and this supplemental rule development workshop is an opportunity for the public to comment on the proposed revisions before the Commission proceeds with rule adoption.


The Supplemental Rule Development Workshop was opened and Commissioner Carson and Mo Madani reviewed the changes to the rule draft proposed by the Product Approval POC, and then

an opportunity was presented for public comment. At the conclusion of public comment an opportunity was offered for Commission discussion, and then the Commission took the following action:

 

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor, to proceed with rule adoption for Rule 9B-72, the Product Approval Rule, integrating and noticing the approved changes, and conducting a supplemental rule development workshop at the May 2007 Commission meeting and to open the fees section and the definitions sections of the rule for comment.

 

POC Recommendation Adopted by Commission on Proposed Changes to Draft of

Rule 9B-72

Add language to Rule 9B-72.100 (2)(c) technical validation and exception.

Modify language in Rule 9B-72.100 (2)(a) to clarify testing laboratories are not allowed to conduct validations.

Open appropriate rule sections to consider adding “material” as a sub-category to the structural components category, and “fabric storm panel” to the shutter category.

 

 

Rule Development Workshop on Rule 9B-3.004, Florida Building Commission

Commissioner Browdy reported that Rule 9B-3.004 is the rule regarding Commission Organization and Operations. At the December 2006 Commission meeting, an Ad Hoc committee of Commissioners, the Committee Organization and Process Ad Hoc Committee, met to review committee organization and process issues, including considering alternate members for TAC’s and workgroups. The Ad Hoc developed a package of consensus recommendations regarding alternate members which the Commission unanimously adopted. This workshop is the first step in the process to implement by rule the Commission’s policy on alternate members for workgroups and TAC’s. The rule formalizes the Commission’s use of workgroups, and provides that non Commissioner members of TAC’s and workgroups may appoint alternate members to participate and vote in their absence. The Commission unanimously adopted the detailed policy and requirements for how this will be done at the December 2006 meeting.

 

The Rule Development Workshop was opened and Rick Dixon reviewed the draft rule language, and then an opportunity was presented for public comment. At the conclusion of public comment an opportunity was offered for Commission discussion, and then the Commission took the following action:

 

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor, to accept the rule language as drafted, and to proceed with rule adoption for Rule 9B-3.004, Florida Building Commission, by conducting a rule adoption hearing at the May 2007 Commission meeting.
Rule Language approved by the Commission:

9B-3.004 Commission Organization and Operations.

 

(1) No change.

(2) The Chairman presides over all Commission meetings, appoints work groups, Program Oversight Committees, Technical Advisory Committees and Ad Hoc Committees, serves as official spokesman for the Commission, and delegates staff and Committee assignments. The Chairman shall review the membership of Program Oversight and Technical Advisory Committees and reappoint

or replace members as needed annually .

(3) through (6) No change.

(7) The Chairman may appoint work groups to study issues and present findings and recommendations to the appropriate Committees.

(8) Non-Commissioner members of Committees and work groups may designate an alternate to participate in meetings and vote in their absence.

(9) (7) No change.

(10) (8) The Commission and all of its Committees will utilize Robert's Rules of Order to make and approve motions except as provided in (11) .

(9) through (16) renumbered; (11) through (18) No change.

 

 

Rule Development Workshop on Rule 9B-3.050, Florida Building Commission

Commissioner Browdy reported that Rule 9B-3.050 is the rule for Statewide Amendments to the

Code. In 2006 the Code Amendment Process Review Workgroup delivered consensus

recommendations to the Committee Organization and Process Ad Hoc Committee regarding

proposed limitations for annual interim amendments to the Florida Building Code. The

Commission received and unanimously adopted the recommendations at the December 2006

meeting and this rule development is being conducted to implement the Commission’s policy for

annual interim amendments to restricting annual amendments to Commission interpretations,

emergency issues, updating referenced standards, consistency with federal and state laws rules

and regulations, and coordination with the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

 

The Rule Development Workshop was opened and the draft rule language was presented, and then an opportunity was presented for public comment. At the conclusion of public comment an opportunity was offered for Commission discussion, and then the Commission took the following action:

 

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor, to accept the rule language as drafted, and to proceed with rule adoption for Rule 9B-3.050, Florida Building Commission, by conducting a rule adoption hearing at the May 2007 Commission meeting.

 


Rule Language approved by the Commission:

9B-3.050 Statewide Amendments to the Florida Building Code.

(1) The Florida Building Commission may amend the Florida Building Code once each year for the following purposes The Florida Building Commission may approve technical amendments to the Florida Building Code once each year if it finds that the amendment meets the following criteria:

     (a)   To incorporate its own interpretations of the code which are embodied in its own opinions and declaratory statements Has a reasonable and substantial connection with the health, safety and welfare of the general public.

     (b)  To address emergency issues upon a finding that amendment is necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Florida Strengthens or improves the Florida Building Code, or in the case of innovation or new technology, will provide equivalent or better products or methods or systems of construction.

     (c)  To adopt new editions and addenda of referenced standards Does not discriminate against materials, products, methods or systems of construction of demonstrated capabilities.

     (d)  To maintain consistency with federal laws and regulations Does not degrade the effectiveness of the Florida Building Code. Furthermore, the Florida Building Commission may approve technical amendments to the code once each year to incorporate its own interpretations of the code which are embodied in its own opinions and declaratory statements.

     (e)   To maintain consistency with state laws and rules.

     (f)  To maintain coordination with the Florida Fire Prevention Code pursuant to s. 553.73(1)(d) and (3), F.S.    

     (2) through (9)  No change.

 

 

Rule Development Workshop on Rule 9B-7, Florida Building Commission

Commissioner Browdy reported that the rule development effort is being conducted in order to implement the Accessibility TAC’s recommendations to the Commission regarding updating the accessibility waiver application form and integrates the parking standards moved from the DOT statute to the Accessibility Code Statute into the Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction. The Florida Accessibility Code is not amended under the same procedures as the rest of the Florida Building Code which follow the process as required by Chapter 553.73, F.S. The Accessibility Code is amended pursuant to the Accessibility Code Statute via the Accessibility Code Rule, and by law the Florida Building Code is then deemed amended. In addition, by law the Commission can only amend the Accessibility Code to adopt new editions of the Federal ADA Accessibility Guidelines or to integrate accessibility requirements placed in Florida law.

 

The Rule Development Workshop was opened and the draft rule language was presented as well as comments from the Accessibility TAC, and then an opportunity was presented for public comment. At the conclusion of public comment an opportunity was offered for Commission discussion, and then the Commission took the following action:

 


Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 16 – 0 in favor, to accept the rule language with the recommendations from the Accessibility TAC, and to proceed with rule adoption for Rule 9B-7, Florida Building Commission, integrating and noticing the approved changes and conducting a rule adoption hearing at the May 2007 Commission meeting.

 

Rule Language approved by the Commission (not including TAC comments which are provide below):

Chapter 9-7 Florida Building Commission – Handicapped Accessibility Standards

 

9B7-001  Purpose (Repealed)

9B7-002  Definitions (Repealed)

9B7-003  Procedures.

9B7-004  Prerequisites for Consideration of Waiver Requests (Repealed)

0B7-0041  Guidelines for Accessible Automated Teller Machines and Fare Vending Machines (Repealed)

0B7-0042  Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction

9B7-005  Criteria for Granting of Waiver (Repealed)

9Bi7-006  Filing of Requests (Repealed)

 

9B-7.0003  Procedures.  No change.

 

9B-7.0042 Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction.

The 1997 Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction (the Code) is adopted by reference as the rule of this Commission, effective October 1, 1997.  The 2001 and 2004 revisions to the Code are herein incorporated into this rule by reference and shall take effect on the effective date of this rule.  Copies of the Code and the 2001 2004 revisions are available by writing to the Codes and Standards Section, Department of Community Affairs, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100.

 

            Section 11-4.6.4 is amended:  Each such accessible parking space must be prominently outlined with blue paint, and must be repainted, when as necessary, to be clearly distinguishable as a parking space designated for persons who have disabilities and must be posted with a permanent above grade sign of a color and design approved by the Department of Transportation which is placed on or at a distance of 84 inches above the ground to the bottom of the sign and which bears bearing the international symbol of accessibility, meeting the requirements of color and design approved by the Department of Transportation, Section 11-4.30.7 ADAAG s. 4.30.7 and the caption “PARKING BY DISABLED PERMIT ONLY”.  Such sign erected after October 1, 1996 must indicate the penalty for illegal use of the space

 

            Section 11-4.8.3 is amended:  Width.  The minimum width of a curb ramp shall be 36 inches (915 mm), exclusive of flared side.

 

            Exception.  Ramps that are a part of a required means of egress shall be not less than 44 inches (1118 mm) wide.

TAC Comments to Rule 9B-7 approved by the Commission:

Ø      Change referenced section to 11-4.8.3.

Ø      Request all applicants submit package in PDF format in addition to required hard copies.

Ø      Require submission of 11 ½  14 inch plans.

Ø      Under “general instructions”  add “additional” equipment.

Ø      In Section 7, add “and/or” code.

Ø      Change section 11.4.6.4 to verbatim statutory language.

 

 

Rule Adoption Hearing on Rule 9B-3.047, Florida Building Code Wind-Borne Debris Protection

Commissioner Browdy reported that in order to implement the legislative requirements from the special session regarding eliminating wind-borne debris protection exceptions (the Panhandle windborne debris region requirements) less stringent than those of the 2006 IBC and IRC by June 1, 2007,

the Commission voted unanimously to limit the scope of rulemaking for Rule 9B-3.047 regarding implementing the legislative requirements to the following: revising the wind speed map to remove the Panhandle exception to the wind-borne debris region, revising the definition of “Wind Borne Debris Region” to remove the Panhandle exception, and removing the interior pressure design option from the Code, and to conduct only a rule adoption hearing without a rule development workshop. This rule will adopt the ASCE-7 120 mph and greater criteria for WBD regions in the Panhandle.

The rule adoption hearing is the next step in adopting the wind-borne debris protection requirements by the July 1, 2007 date mandated by the Florida Legislature.

 

The Rule Development Workshop was opened and the draft rule language was presented, and then an opportunity was presented for public comment. At the conclusion of public comment an opportunity was offered for Commission discussion, and then the Commission took the following action:

 

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor, to accept the rule language as drafted, and to proceed with rule adoption for Rule 9B-3.047, Florida Building Code Wind-Borne Debris Protection.

 

Rule Language approved by the Commission

9B-3.047 State Building Code Adopted.

 

(1) The Florida Building Code as updated by the Florida Building Commission on July 2005, and as amended by the Commission on December 11, 2005, and December 8, 2006, and , incorporated herein by reference is hereby adopted as the building code for the State of Florida .

(2) No change.

 


NOTE: The Commission anticipates amending the following provisions of the Florida Building Code as directed within Chapter 2007-1, Laws of Florida:

Section 1609.1.4, Building Volume;

 

Section 1609.2, Building Volume;

Figure 1609, Building Volume;

Section R202, Residential Volume;

Section R301.2.1.2, Residential Volume;

Figure R301.2(4), Residential Volume.

 

 

Legislative Session Update

Jim Richmond reviewed proposed legislation of interest to the Commission and answered member’s questions. Jim noted that SB 2836 contains the Commission’s recommendations for legislative action.

 

Following the report the Commission took the following actions:

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor, to recommend that for new construction, the Legislature refer action related to HB 483- Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors, to Florida Building Code, and the provisions approved by the Commission for the 2007/08 Edition of the Code would apply.

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 16 – 0 in favor, to support the initiative regarding providing an option in the Code to allow a single #8 AWG bare copper wire to be used to ground pool decks, and to authorize the Commission to adopt the provisions into the Code immediately.

 

Following are the specific legislative bills reviewed by the Commission.

Ø      HB319 – Local Amendments to the code imposing code official personnel standards prohibited; in Business Reg.

Ø      SB404 – Residential manufactured buildings in mobile home lots, cleared Reg. Ind. and Comm. Aff., on second reading.  H 727 is comparable but contains no provisions relevant to the Commission.

Ø      HB483 -- – Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors – In Business Reg., 3/22; relevant amendments adopted, see committee packet.

Ø      HB589  --  Requires that binding interpretation be rendered if requested [already required, thought to be placeholder]

Ø      HB1177  -- Exempt prefabricated columbaria and mausoleums from the requirements of the Florida Building Code and establishes ventilation options.  In Fin. Inst. 3/22, passed out of committee with amendments of no consequence to the Commission.

Ø      SB1208  -- Requires that binding interpretation be rendered if requested [already required, thought to be placeholder]

Ø      HB1273  --  Reservation of accessible parking spaces for those with specially equipped cars.

Ø      SB1822 – Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors  -  referred to Banking and Insurance; Regulated Industries; Community Affairs; General Government Appropriations

Ø      SB1870 – Delayed Implementation of internal pressure elimination – On the floor, 2d reading.  No House bill to date, but anticipated.

Ø      SB2230  -- Reservation of accessible parking spaces for those with specially equipped cars.

Ø      SB2314 -- Local Amendments to the code imposing code official personnel standards prohibited; referred to Reg. Industries and Comm. Affairs

Ø      SB2688  -- Provides for updated windloss relativities study.

Ø      SB2836  -- Primarily Commission’s recommendations.

Ø      SB2856  --  Exempt prefabricated columbaria and mausoleums from the requirements of the Florida Building Code and establishes ventilation options.  Referred to Reg. Ind., B&I and Comm. Aff.

 

Jim reported that the text of bills can be obtained at www.leg.state.fl.us.  Text of amendments can be obtained from the committee packages for the meeting at which an amendment is considered.  Follow links to committee pages and from there the meeting packages are available.

 

Legislative conference calls will be held from 10:00 AM – 12:00 on Monday, April 9,16, 23, and 30. The public is invited to call-in and listen; however, participation is restricted to Commissioners and staff.

 

 

Report on Energy Efficiency and Moisture Control in the Florida Environment Symposium

Commissioner Browdy reported that a “Symposium on Energy Efficiency and Humidity Control in Florida Homes” was held on February 28, 2007 in Tampa. The idea for the Symposium derived from discussions at the Energy Code Work Group meetings, primarily between the window manufacturers and air conditioner contractors. The Workgroup discussions identified the need for a technical forum to discuss how energy efficiency measures that effect "sensible heat" gains impact air conditioning equipment's ability to control indoor humidity. Industry stakeholder put this workshop together with the help of Commission staff. The goal of the Symposium was to create a broader base of understanding on how building envelope energy efficiency measures interact with air conditioning systems so we can better plot a strategy to improve energy efficiency while maintaining healthy indoor environments. Rick Dixon reviewed the report and answered member’s questions. The full report may be reviewed at:

http://consensus.fsu.edu/FBC/ectswg.html

 


Committee Reports and Recommendations

The Chair requested that all TAC reports that did not require specific Commission actions be entered into the record.

 

Accessibility TAC

Mary Katherin Smith presented the Committee’s report and any recommendations.

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 14 – 0 in favor to accept the report.

(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)

 

Fire TAC

Commissioner Goodloe presented the Committee’s report and any recommendations.

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 14 – 0 in favor to accept the report.

(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)

 

Energy TAC

Commissioner Bassett presented the Committee’s report and any recommendations.

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 14 – 0 in favor to accept the report.

(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)

 

Joint Fire TAC/Fire Code Advisory Council Report

Jeff Blair presented the Committee’s report and any recommendations.

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 14 – 0 in favor to accept the report.

(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)

 

Structural TAC

Commissioner Kim presented the Committee’s report and any recommendations.

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 13 – 0 in favor to accept the report.

(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)

 

 

Education POC

Commissioner Browdy presented the Committee’s report and any recommendations.

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 14 – 0 in favor to accept the report.

(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)

 

Commission Actions—Education POC:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 14 – 0 in favor, to approve the Advanced Code Training 2006 Amendments to FBC.

 Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 14 – 0 in favor, to approve the consent agenda of 4 courses, for recommended updated course approvals (#’s: 164.1, 224.0, 223.0.and 120.1).

Product Approval POC

Commissioner Carson presented the Committee’s recommendations.

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 14 – 0 in favor to accept the report.

(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)

 

Commission Actions—Product Approval POC:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 14 – 0 in favor, to solicit an RFP for serving as the Prototype Building Program administrator. Staff will place the advertisement on the web by April 2nd and it will remain there until April 20th.  Staff will modify the proposal to reflect current contract language, which includes changes of fees.  The POC requested that staff allow ample time for interested parties to respond to the request for proposal.  The POC wants to review the responses to the RFP at the May POC meeting.

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 14 – 0 in favor, to solicit an RFP for serving as the Product Approval Program administrator. Staff will place the advertisement on the web by April 2nd and it will remain there until April 20th.  As part of the request for proposal, the Committee also decided to include a provision for administrative fees to cover the cost of maintaining the BCIS. The POC wants to review the responses to the RFP at the May POC meeting.

 

 

Commission Member Comment/Issues

Commissioner Browdy invited members of the Commission to address the Commission.

Hamrick: Commissioner Hamrick noted that the Handbook for the Design of Public Education Facilities is updated and available for downloading at the DOE website.

Wiggins: Commissioner Wiggins wanted to know when local technical amendments would be reviewed by the Commission. Staff responded at the May meeting of TAC’s.

Bassett: Commissioner Bassett stated there should be mitigation credits given for insurance rates when the work is performed by a homeowner, and not only by a contractor.

Wiggins: Commissioner Wiggins requested that when possible a one-day Commission meeting would be appreciated. Staff responded that this would be considered on a case-by-case basis, and usually it the overlap of TAC/POC/Committee members and staff that need to meet prior to the plenary session that creates a need for the split format.

Hamrick: Commissioner Hamrick noted that the Special Occupancy TAC needs a members to represent the DCF position on the TAC.

 

 

Commission Member Agenda Items

Commissioner Browdy invited Commission members to propose issues for the Commission’s next (May 2007) meeting.

 

No agenda items were proposed by Commissioners.

 

 


General Public Comment

Commissioner Browdy invited members of the public to address the Commission on any issues under the Commission’s purview.

Schneider: requested that tables for laptops be provided for the audience during Commission meetings.

Ross: noted that there are no insurance credits for building a structure that exceeds the Code, and recommended that the Commission provide leadership in efforts to achieve this goal through legislation.

 

 

 

Adjourn

The Commission voted unanimously, 16 – 0 in favor, to adjourn the meeting at approximately  11:45 AM.

 


ATTACHMENT 1

MEETING EVALUATION RESULTS

March 27 - 28, 2007—Tampa, Florida

Average rank using a 0 to 10 scale, where 0 means totally disagree and 10 means totally agree.

 

1.         Please assess the overall meeting.

9.5       The background information was very useful.

9.5       The agenda packet was very useful.

9.8       The objectives for the meeting were stated at the outset.

9.7       Overall, the objectives of the meeting were fully achieved.

9.4       Accessibility Waiver Applications.

9.3         Requests for Declaratory Statements.

9.7       Approval of Products and Product Approval Entities.

9.7       Chairs Issues and Recommendations.

9.8       Commission’s Workplan and Meeting Schedule Update.

9.7       TAC and POC Reports and Recommendations.

9.7       Supplemental Rule Development Workshop on Rule 9B-72, Product Approval.

9.7       Rule Development Workshop on Rule 9B-3.004, Florida Building Commission (TAC alternates).

9.6       Rule Development Workshop on Rule 9B-3.050, Florida Building Commission (annual amend’s).

9.7       Rule Development Workshop on Rule 9B-7, Florida Building Commission (accessibility).

9.7        Rule Adoption Hearing on Rule 9B-3.047, FB Code Wind-Borne Debris Protection.

9.6        Legislative Session Update.

9.7       Energy Efficiency and Moisture Control in the Florida Environment Symposium Report.

 

2.         Please tell us how well the Facilitator helped the participants engage in the meeting.

9.9       The members followed the direction of the Facilitator.

9.9       The Facilitator made sure the concerns of all members were heard.

9.8       The Facilitator helped us arrange our time well.

9.6       Participant input was documented accurately.

 

3.         What is your level of satisfaction with the meeting?

9.7       Overall, I am very satisfied with the meeting.

9.8       I was very satisfied with the services provided by the Facilitator.

9.7       I am satisfied with the outcome of the meeting.

 

4.      What progress did you make?

9.8       I know what the next steps following this meeting will be.

9.8       I know who is responsible for the next steps.

 


5.         Members Comments.

 

Ø      Mr. Browdy did an admirable job filing in for Chairman Rodriguez.

Ø      Nice job filing in Commissioner Browdy.

Ø      Nice pinch hitting Mr. Browdy!

Ø      DCA staff are doing a great job, keep it up.

Ø      Jeff, Mo, and Rick are a great asset to this meeting.

Ø      Get a hotel in one facility that has a nice well equipped gym.

Ø      Nice location.

Ø      There was an error in downloading files for the accessibility waiver applications.

Ø      The hotel did not provide adequate accessible rooms.

 


ATTACHMENT 2

COMMISSION’S UPDATED WORKPLAN AND MEETING SCHEDULE

(Adopted Unanimously March 28, 2007)

 

 

MEETING DATES

 

2006

January 23, 24 & 25 TACs                  Tampa Embassy Suites

February 6 & 7 Cmsn                           Orlando Rosen Plaza

March 20,21 & 22 Cmsn                     Tampa Embassy Suites

May 1, 2, 3 & 4 Cmsn                         Orlando Sheraton Safari

June 19 Cmsn                                       Destin Sandestin Beach Resort

July 10, 11 &12 Cmsn              Ft Lauderdale Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

August 21, 22 & 23 Cmsn                    Miami Don Shula

October 9, 10 & 11 Cmsn                    Tampa Embassy Suites

December 4, 5 & 6 Cmsn                     Tampa Embassy Suites

 

Note: Based on experience developing the 2004 FBC, TAC meetings are scheduled separately from the Commission meeting for January 2006 and March 2007 to review proposed Code amendments for the Glitch Cycle and 2007 FBC Update respectively. Commission meetings are set for 2 weeks after those TAC meetings. This scheduling was established to avoid a week long Commission meetings and to avoid meetings in back to back weeks.

 

2007

February 5, 6 & 7 Cmsn                       Tampa Embassy Suites, USF

March 12, 13, 14 & 15 TACs St Augustine Casa Monica Hotel

March 26, 27 & 28 Cmsn                    St Augustine Casa Monica Hotel

May 7, 8 & 9 Cmsn                             Tampa Embassy Suites, USF

June 25,26 & 27 Cmsn                         Miami Lakes Don Shula Hotel

August 20, 21 & 22 Cmsn                    Tampa Embassy Suites, USF

October 8, 9 & 10 Cmsn                      Tampa Embassy Suites, USF

December 10, 11 & 12 Cmsn               Orlando Doubletree Hotel, Universal

 

2008

January 28,29 & 30 Cmsn

March 17, 18 & 19 Cmsn

May 5, 6 & 7 Cmsn

June 23, 24 & 25 Cmsn

August 25, 26 & 27 Cmsn

October 13, 14 & 15 Cmsn

December 8, 9 & 10 Cmsn
FLORIDA BUILDING
COMMISSION 2007 WORKPLAN

 

 

1.         Recommendations for Report to 2007 Legislature

            Consider preliminary recommendations to Legislature                                         10/10/06

            Approve recommendations to Legislature                                                                       12/04/06

            Report transmitted to Legislature                                                                               2/08/07

 

2.         Panhandle Hurricane Ivan Study

            Phase I

            Workshop in Panhandle to review studies                                                                      9/13/05

            Commission approved consensus recommendation from workshop

 to conduct Panhandle windborne debris study                                    10/12/05

            Hire contractor to conduct Panhandle windborne debris study  

Phase I (study initiation data development for models)                              10/05

Obtain budget amendment                                                                                   11/05

Initiate Phase II (modify models and conduct simulations)                                     12/05

Commission receives preliminary report from researchers                                              2/07/06

Public hearing and decide recommendation to Legislature at                               2/07/06

Commission meeting

Meeting with Panhandle Building Officials                                                                      2/16/06

            Recommendation to the Legislature       (In Annual Report)                                            2/24/06

            Contractor preliminary report presentation on study at Commission meeting       3/22/06

            Contractor presentation on study at Commission meeting                                                 5/3/06

            Initiate amendment of Code as directed by 2006 Legislature                         

                Special Commission meeting for Supplemental Rule Development                  6/19/06

Workshop and contractor presentation at Destin                          

                Supplemental Rule Development Workshop                                                  7/11/06

                Rule Adoption Hearing                                                                                             8/22/06

                Amendment to be implemented                                                                                 3/08/07

            HRAC considers recommendation for Phase II                                                 7/11/06

            Commission approved proceeding with Phase II                                                            7/11/06

            Phase II

            Line up funding                                                                                               8/06-9/06

            Contract with UF/ARA                                                                                     12/06

            Legislature redirects Code amendment during special session                             1/07

                        See Task 17  

            HRAC recommends redirection of Phase II                                                                   2/6/07

            Commission votes to redirect project to evaluation of pressure                           2/7/07

                        coefficients for differing terrains

            Scope of work redirected and renegotiated                                                                     2/07

                        See Tasks 18 & 19

 

            Wind Borne Debris Study Terminated

 

 

3.         Develop Window Labeling and Default Installation Criteria

Appoint Work Group                                                                                              2/22/06

Meeting                                                                                                                   5/31/06

Meeting                                                                                                                   11/1/06

Recommendation to Code Administration TAC and Commission                              12/6/06

Code amendment submitted prior to                                                                           1/1/07

Adopted through 2007 FBC update                                                                  See Task 7

 

4.         Shutter and Garage Door Labeling

Work Group appointed                                                                                           8/22/06

Work Group meeting                                                                                               9/14/06

:                                                                                                                       11/13-14/06

Report to Code Administration TAC and Commission                                     12/06

Code amendments submitted for 2007 FBC by                                              1/1/07

Requirements implemented through 2007 FBC                                      See Task 7

 

5.         Evaluate Termite Protection Requirements

Appoint Workgroup                                                                                                     3/06

            Meeting                                                                                                                   5/17/06

            Recommendations to Commission                                                                            7/11/06

            Code amendment submitted prior to                                                                         1/01/07

            Adopted through 2007 FBC update                                                                  See Task 7

 

6.         Coordinate the Elevator Code and 2007 Florida Building Code updates with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation and The Elevator Advisory Council

Initial staff meeting to establish protocols                                                                  9/6/06

Council reviews Code amendment proposals and advises Commission     See Task 7

 

 7.        2007 Update to the Florida Building Code

 

Design of Update Process                                                                                       Apr-May 06

            2006 International Codes published and available to the public                          3/1/06

            Supplement version of 2006 FBC amendments available                                          9/1/06

            Commission selects 2006 I Codes as foundation for 2007 FBC                        10/11/06

             (Note: 2006 I Codes must be available to public for 6 months prior to selection)

            Replacement pages version of 2006 FBC amendments available                                    11/1/06

            Proposed amendments to the 2006 I Codes with Florida amendments due date 1/1/07

            Florida Specific amendment overlaps with 2006 I Codes, local amendments      1/1/07

                         and 2008 FFPC correlation submitted amendments proposals by staff

            Proposed amendments posted to the Web by (45 day min before TAC review) 1/15/07

            45 day comment period ends                                                                                        2/28/07

TACs review proposed Florida amendments and make recommendations                 3/12-15/07

            TAC recommendations posted to web (45 day min before Commission review)    4/13/07

             45 day comment period ends                                                                                      5/27/07

            TACs review staff integration of prior Florida amendments into draft               5/6-9/07

                        2007 FBC and current Local amendments for comment

            TACs review comments and prepare public comment for Rule Workshop              6/26&27/07     

            Commission considers TAC recommendations on proposed amendments                

                        via Rule Development Workshop                                                               6/26&27/07

            Rule Adoption Hearing                                                                                   8/22/07

            File Rule adopting the 2007 FBC                                                                                9/14/07

            Printed Codes available to the public                                                                            1/1/08

            Code implemented (6 months from publishing to web)                                     10/1/08

 

            Subtasks:

            Joint Fire TAC/Fire Code Advisory Council review of I Codes changes to                    10/06

                        FFPC conducted

                        Meetings                                                                                              10/06, 12/6/06

            Correlation committee review of Florida specific amendments overlap                  

                        with 2006 I Codes                                                                                     10/06-2/07

            Code books publication and printing

Provide 1st set of changes to ICC consisting of non-overlap Florida                                       1/07

                                Specific changes as identified by staff

                        Provide 2nd set of changes to ICC consisting of changes as approved by the                    5/27/07

                                TACs

                                Provide 3nd set of changes to ICC consisting of changes as approved by the                   7/27/07

                                Commission at the Rule Workshop                                                                         

 

8.         Glitch Amendments to the 2007 Florida Building Code

 

            Printed 2007 Codes available to the public   (Note:  Code implemented 10/1/08)                   1/1/08

            Rule development workshop                                                                                        6/25/08

            Rule adoption hearing                                                                                                  8/27/08

            File Rule and post Supplement to website                                                                      9/5/08

            Glitch Rule effective                                                                                                     9/27/08

            2007 FBC effective                                                                                                     10/1/08

 

9.         Assess Transition to IECC as Base for Florida Energy Code

            Appoint Workgroup                                                                                                2/22/06

            Hire Consultant to develop code comparisons                                                   3/06

            Meeting                                                                                                                   6/22/06

            Recommendation to Commission                                                                                 7/11

Meeting                                                                                                                   9/14/06

            Meeting                                                                                                                 11/15/06

            Amendments proposed for 2007 FBC                                                          1/1/07

            Energy Code revisions thru adoption and implementation of 2007 FBC    See Task 7               Conduct workshop on energy efficiency and moisture control                    2/28/07

            (Note: See Task 21 for follow-up)

 

10.       Amend the Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction

Rule development workshop                                                                                   3/28/07

Rule adoption hearing if requested                                                                             5/9/07

Rule effective                                                                                                               6/07

Note:  Code amendment is only conducted to integrate current chap 553, Part II, F.S. parking requirements

 

11.       Revise Rule 9B-3.004 to Allow Alternates for Committee Members and to Limit Annual Amendments Process

            Appoint Ad Hoc Committee                                                                                      10/11/06

            Committee meeting                                                                                                         12/06

Rule development workshop                                                                                          2/7/07

Supplemental rule development workshop                                                                     3/28/07

Rule adoption hearing                                                                                                    5/9/07

Rule effective                                                                                                                   6/07

 

12.       Develop Product Validation Criteria for Methods of Demonstrating Compliance with Code

Meeting                                                                                                                    2/7/06

Meeting                                                                                                                  5/3&4/06

Meeting                                                                                                                     6/1/06

Recommendations to Commission                                                                            7/11/06

Recommendations reviewed and approved by Commission                                      8/22/06

Rule adoption schedule approved for amending the rule                                10/4/06

Product Approval POC review of draft rule                                                             1/24/07

Rule Workshop                                                                                                         2/7/07

Supplemental Rule Workshop                                                                      3/28/07

Meeting with Window mfgrs regarding installation instruction info                  4/10/07

            template for PA application

Rule adoption hearing if requested                                                                             5/9/07

Rule effective                                                                                                              7/07

Design and implement essential BCIS modifications                                             7/07- 12/07

Implement rule changes                                                                                   1/07

 

 

13.       Review and Address Code Administration Needs of Local Governments and Measures to

            Improve Uniform and Effective Enforcement of the Code

            Assessment survey                                                                                                        4/07

            Report to Code Administration TAC                                                                             8/07

            Code Administration TAC Review and Develop Recommendations                               8/07

            Recommendations to Commission                                                                               10/07

 

14.       Evaluate in-home waste water recycling in coordination with Department of Health and Department of Environmental Protection

Staff investigate DOH concerns and determine statutory authorities                          10-12/06

Department of Health meeting                                                                       2/12/07

 

15.       Address implementation of the electrical systems requirements of the Energy Efficiency Code

Forum for discussion of requirements and their implementation                     7/10/06

    Recommendations presented to the Commission                                                      7/11/06

    Education and outreach

                Florida Board of Professional Engineers newsletter article

                Florida Engineering Society publication article                                     10/06

                Identification of Code enforcement and education issue by

                            Building Code Education and Outreach Council                    9/27/06

                Add notice to Commission’s website                                                                 9/06

                Send notice to all parties registered on BCIS for electrical issues                        9/06

                Notice Building Officials via BOAF                                                                   9/06

                BOAF Education Conference Course                                                               5/07

 

 

16.        Develop capability to require education for validation entities and a training program.

See Task 12.

 

17.        Amend the 2004 FBC to eliminate wind-borne debris protection exceptions less stringent than those of the 2006 IBC and 2006 IRC

Rule adoption hearing                                                                                                   3/28/07

Rule effective                                                                                                                     6/07

 

18.       Develop Code-Plus criteria for insurance qualification

            Determine policy direction                                                                                             2/07

            Contract for development                                                                                             5/07

            Finalize criteria                                                                                                12/07

            Present in report to 2008 Legislature                                                                             2/08

 

19.       Load Side - Wind Pressure Research

 

20.       Resistance Side – Component and Cladding & MWFRS Research

 

21.       Latent load management for energy conservation and humidity control

            Conduct workshop on energy efficiency and moisture control                      2/28/07

            Develop education and outreach plan and coordinate with BASF                         3/07 – 5/07

            Develop technical R &D plan with AC manufacturers                              4/07 – 6/07

            Implement plans                                                                                                  7/07 – 

 

 

 


2007 Legislature Directed Tasks Through Special Session

 

           

 

Florida Building Code Amendments:

 

Ø      “…eliminate all exceptions that provide less stringent requirements.” than the 2006 IBC and

            IRC for wind-borne debris protection.

[HB 1A Section 10 (1)]

 

Citizens Insurance criteria for buildings built within 2500 feet of the coast after 2009:

 

Ø     “…develop voluntary “Code Plus” guidelines for increasing the hurricane resistance of buildings.”

            [HB 1A Sections 10 (2) and 21 627.351(6)(a)6.]