Proposed Modification to the Florida Building Code

 

Modification #:                                            Section 553.73, Fla Stat

 

Name: Paul Coats, PE, CBO                                                        

Address: 4695 Hannah Drive, Rock Hill, SC  29732

E-mail: pcoats@awc.org                                        

Phone: 803-980-7304                                                                   

Fax:

Code: Florida Building Code - Residential                                                    

Section #: Chapter 43

 

Text of Modification [additions underlined; deletions stricken]:

 

WPPC

Wood Products Promotional Council
c/o Florida Wood Council
1300 Limit Avenue
Mount Dora, FL 32758

Standard
reference
number

Title

Referenced
in code
section number

1997

Guide to Wood Construction in High Wind Areas

R301.2.1.1


 

 

 

Fiscal Impact Statement [Provide documentation of the costs and benefits of the proposed modifications to the code for each of the following entities.  Cost data should be accompanied by a list of assumptions and supporting documentation.  Explain expected benefits.]:

 

A.     Impact to local entity relative to enforcement of code:

            No impact to local entity relative to enforcement of code.

 

B.     Impact to building and property owners relative to cost of compliance with code:

No impact on building and property owners relative to cost of compliance with the code.

 

C.     Impact to industry relative to cost of compliance with code:

No impact on industry relative to cost of compliance with the code.

 

Rationale [Provide an explanation of why you would like this Proposed Modification to the Florida Building Code.]:  This WPPC guide is no longer referenced in the Florida Building Code, and was replaced by the guide associated with the AF&PA Wood Frame Construction Manual, which is correctly referenced under AF&PA.  This is an editorial removal.

 

 

Please explain how the proposed modification meets the following requirements:

1.    Has a reasonable and substantial connection with the health, safety, and welfare of the general public: There is some possibility the old manual may be used, but since it is no longer referenced in the code, it should not be used.

2.    Strengthens or improves the code, and provides equivalent or better products, methods, or systems of construction: Removes the reference to the document completely, thus improving the code.

3.    Does not discriminate against materials, products, methods, or systems of construction of demonstrated capabilities: Does not discriminate.

 

4.    Does not degrade the effectiveness of the code: This improves the effectiveness of the codes.

 

5.    The provisions contained in the proposed amendment are addressed in the applicable international code.  This is not applicable to the model code, since the neither guide is referenced there.

6.    The amendment demonstrates by evidence or data that the geographical jurisdiction of Florida exhibits a need to strengthen the foundation code beyond the needs or regional variations addressed by the foundation code, and why the proposed amendment applies to this state.  It has been determined by the commission that reference to the new AF&PA Guides, which are based on the WFCM, are desirable.  This removes reference to the outdated one.

7.    The proposed amendment was submitted or attempted to be included in the foundation codes to avoid resubmission to the Florida Building Code amendment process.  This is not applicable to the model code, since the neither guide is referenced there.

8.    Impact on small business:  none.