2018 International Building Code (IBC – Fire Safety)
Fire TAC 

IBC Code Change No	IBC Section	Change Summary b/t 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC	Change Summary b/t 2017 FBC and 2018 IBC	Staff comments	
FS63-15	714.4.1.2	Revises section 714.4.1.2 “Through-penetration firestop system” to correct an oversight and clarify application of the exceptions.  The code change was further modified by public comment to correct the oversight and clarifies the application of the exception.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. It simply clarifies the current requirements.
	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
     TAC Action

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     Accommodate Florida Specific Need:
     YES (Select Criteria)                                                     NO: 

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     a.  b.  c.      d.  e.  f. 

Vote: 5 yes – 2 no  pass

     Others (Explain):	Commission Action

Accommodate Florida Specific Need:

YES (Select Criteria)                                                               NO: 

 

a.  b.  c.      d.  e.  f. 
Others (Explain):	
    	
TAC	
Cmsn.	

       No Action Needed 	

	

	

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FS67-15	714.4.2	Revises section 714.4.2 “Membrane penetrations” to recognize the listings of recessed incandescent and fluorescent can lights, or enclosure materials which protect recessed can lights or troffer light fixtures, which have been tested as a ceiling membrane penetration of fire-resistance-rated horizontal assemblies. 

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. These products are already in use within the construction industry.
	Same as change between 2015 IBC and 2018 IBC		
     TAC Action

X

     Accommodate Florida Specific Need:
     YES (Select Criteria)                                                     NO: 

X

 

X

     a.  b.  c.      d.  e.  f. 

VOTE: 5 YES – 2 NO  PASS

     Others (Explain):	Commission Action

Accommodate Florida Specific Need:

YES (Select Criteria)                                                               NO: 

 

a.  b.  c.      d.  e.  f. 
Others (Explain):	
    	
TAC	
Cmsn.	

       No Action Needed 	

	

	

  Overlapping provisions