-----Original Message-----
From: Vicki Keefer [mailto:lvvince@netzero.net]
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 8:20
AM
To: Governor Rick Scott
Subject: Window Laws
From: Vicki Keefer <lvvince@netzero.net>
County: Duval
Zip Code: 32224
Message
Body: I am a senior citizen living on a low fixed income. I need new windows
for my home but with the laws governing homes just west of the Intercoastal they are incredibly expensive. Why? Why am I
to be collateral damage for the laws favoring window/door contractors? I need
new windows to keep out water and drafts but the state has it fixed so I will
NEVER be able to afford them!!! WHY?
-----Original Message-----
From: kirk [mailto:kirk610@embarqmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 10:53
AM
To: Governor Rick Scott
Subject: [Spam:*****
SpamScore] new wind codes for windows
From: kirk <kirk610@embarqmail.com>
County: Leon
Zip Code: 32303
Message Body: gov,
People are already struggling to
make their homes more energy efficient with new windows. Now they will
have to wait because the price has just gone up again because of a bunch of
pencil heads that don't live in the real world. The old codes for windows
made their homes much more efficient and much much
stronger for wind loads. Now small window companies like me will have to
spend a ton of money to comply with all the new testing and code regulations,
not to mention that window prices from the manufacturer will also go up.
I am a little late coming to the complaint department but we need to do
something about these unnecessary regulations that are making it harder and
harder for small business to function and harder and harder for homeowners to
do simple home improvements. These new codes are going to prevent many Florida
homeowners from making their homes more energy efficient. Which is more
important to the state? Energy efficiency or stronger regulations for wind!
The old codes haven't even been
tested in the real world with a strong hurricane. Stop the
madness!!! Let's put legislation through to dial back these crazy new
wind codes so that Florida citizens can do some simple home repair
affordably. Lastly, do you realize in Leon County it costs over $100 to
pull a permit to replace 1 window. Over $200 to do your
entire home. This needs to be addressed. Thanks for your
time, Kirk