Florida Building Commission

Plenary Session

June 11, 2013

Hilton

Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort

100 N. Atlantic Avenue

Daytona Beach, Florida 32118

1. DS2013-028 by Encoders, Inc.

To the question, “Does the code require that all lighting in sleeping units be switchable by master switch at the entry door or not (bathrooms being excluded)?” the answer is NO, Section 505.2.1.3, 3, of the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, and its base documents intended to require only the permanently installed luminaires and switched receptacles to be controlled by a master switch. Other lighting such as lamps used in general lighting or task lighting are not required to be controlled by a master switch if they are not hard wired or plugged into a switched receptacle.

2. DS2013-029 by Innovative Insulation, Inc.

Question: Do radiant barrier and reflective insulations products fall under the scope of the Florida Rule 61G20-3 and therefore require approval from the Florida Building commission to be sold for construction in your state?

Answer: No, based on the rules 61G20-3.001(2) Scope and 61G20-3.002 Definitions, “Radiant Barrier and Reflective Insulation” is not a structural product thus does not fall within the scope of the State Product Approval rule. However, the product in question is subject to approval by the local authority having jurisdiction.

3. DS2013-031 by Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals

To Question 1a: By adding these elements (sinks, electrical outlets, etc.) does that mean that the status of the exemption used to construct the Chickee without a building permit is null and void?

The answer is YES, adding the elements (sinks, electrical outlets, etc.) to the “Chickee” in question would mean that the “Chickee” as a structure is no longer in compliance with the literal requirements of section 102.2(h) of the 2010 FBC, Building and therefore would be no longer exempted from compliance of the FBC.

To Question 1b: If the answer to question “a” is yes, does that mean that the Chickee structure must get a building permit and comply with the current building codes?

The answer is YES, the “chickee” in question would be required to demonstrate compliance with the current FBC as applicable.

To Question 2: Does the fact of whether the utility services; electric; plumbing; propane or natural gas appliances are attached or not attached to any part of the structure/Chickee change the interpretation of Question 1?

The answer is NO, the definition of the term “chickee” does not differentiate or provide for allowance to whether the utility services, (electric, plumbing, propane or natural gas appliances) are attached or not attached to any part of the structure/chickee.

4. DS 2013-032 by Allen Gezelman (withdrawn)

5. DS2013-036 by Jack Glenn of the FHBA

To the question, “If the installation of gaskets as required in the FBC-EC has the effect of invaliding the listing of the factory-built fireplaces should the requirement of FFBC-M for tight fitting doors be the correct action during inspection?” the answer is YES, factory-built fireplaces listed and labeled in accordance with UL 127 shall be configured in accordance with their listing and need not meet the more general requirement for gasketed doors for new fireplaces in Section 402.4.3 of the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation so as to not void their approval and/or cause an unsafe condition.

To the question, If the answer is YES, then should the requirement for gasketed doors be removed from the code?

Question was withdrawn by the petitioner “Mr. Glenn”.

To the question, If the answer is NO, how can factory-built fireplaces with gasketed doors be installed when they violate the UL 127 listing? Question was withdrawn by the petitioner “Mr. Glenn”.