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2007 Florida Building Code Declaratory Statements

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Building Code Declaratory Statements
Florida Building Code
Building - Chapter 1

DEC # Assigned	Clerk Date	Status	Section	Topic	First Hearing	Second Hearing	TAC/ POC	Comments
DCA09-DEC-121		Final	105.1 105.2	Are permits required to install or replace water heaters?	0609LglRpt			Keywords : Gas, electric, water heater, permit
DCA08-DEC-209		Final	105.3	What is the cut off date for constructing buildings to previously approved plans after implementation of the new codes on December 31, 2008?	1008LglRpt	*Affirmed*		Keywords : manufactured building, modular building, permit, 105.3, Part I, Chapter 553, FS
DCA09-DEC-119		Dismissed	105.13 FS 553.71	How is threshold building defined?	0609LglRpt			Keywords : [Past requests] Outside the scope of the declaratory process.
DCA09-DEC-055		Withdrawn	105.14	Is an architect or engineer bound by the rules governing private providers?	0409 LglRpt	---		Keywords :
DCA09-DEC-053		Final	105.15	Is windborne debris protection required for residential renovation?	0409 LglRpt	*Affirmed*	Code Admin	Keywords :
DCA09-DEC-062		Final	105.15	Is windborne debris protection required for residential renovation?	0409 LglRpt	*Affirmed*	Code Admin	Keywords : FS 553.884
DCA09-DEC-051		Withdrawn	106.6	Delegating signature for signing building permit applications.	0409 LglRpt	---		Keywords : FS 713.135(6)
DCA09-DEC-056		Withdrawn	106.6	Is an architect or engineer bound by the rules governing private providers?	0409 LglRpt	---		Keywords :
DCA08-DEC-142 Amendment		Final	106.3 110.2	labeling provisions for windows, sliding glass doors and skylights	0608 LglRpt	*Affirmed*	Code Admin	Keywords : originally DCA08-DEC-140 and renamed to DCA08-DEC-142 FS163
DCA09-DEC-257	07/09	Final Order			0608 LglRpt			M Thomas Work performed, permitting
DCA09-DEC-259 Amendment Amendment 2 Amendment3 Additional Photos		Request to Postpone	105.1					Mesh Signage on exhisting building Murals
DCA09-DEC-260		Final	101.2 (2007 Code, 09 Supp.) 202					Permitting required for Generator enclosure Advanced Manufact
DCA09- DEC-269			FBC13-413.1, ABC1.1 ABC1.2 NEC 215.2(A) NEC 210.0(A)	Clarification of descrepancy between NEC and FBC Codes	LglRpt 1009			Percent voltage drop
DCA09- DEC-309	09/09	Final	2007 FBC	Does FBC Exhisting Building Code apply to renovations to exhisting swimming pools	LglRpt 1009
DCA09- DEC-347		Final				0210 LglRpt
DCA10- DEC-059

Florida Building Code , Building - Chapter 2

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DCA10-
DEC-038

Keywords :

Non-occupancy generator enclosures and if DEC-260 is required. If yes, what is procedure to meet requirement?

Florida Building Code , Building - Chapter 4

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DCA08-DEC-210		Deferred to local appeals board	410.2	For stages < 1000 sq ft, what is the effect of the proscenium wall on stage area when calculating the roof vent?	1008LglRpt	---	Fire	Keywords: 2004 FBC Deferred to the local appeals board
DCA09-DEC-069		Withdrawn	423.11 423.27.7 603.1.4?	Fire rated sheathing replacement product for schools	0609LglRpt			Keywords :
DCA09- DEC-420		Withdrawn			0210 LglRpt			Keywords :
DCA10- DEC-002

Florida Building Code , Building - Chapter 5

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DCA09-DEC-138

Final

Is occupation separation required for training rooms if they are > 750 sq ft for a single tenant, second floor, sprinklered space?

0609LglRpt

Keywords :

NFPA 101

Florida Building Code , Building - Chapter 9

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DCA08-DEC-289

Addendum

Final

903.2.2

Automatic sprinkler systems in educational facilities.

1208 LglRpt

Affirmed

Fire

Keywords:

DCA09-DEC-214

05/29/09

903.2.7

NFPA101

Fire Sprinkler Requirement

0809 Lgl Rpt

Fire

Keywords:
Fire Sprinkler Requirement,General Home Development
Catholic Church

Florida Building Code, Building - Chapter 10

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DCA09-
DEC-419

DEC-419
Amendment

Final Analysis

0210
LglRpt

Keywords :

Florida Building Code , Building - Chapter 12

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DCA08-DEC-193

Amendment

Final

1205

Lighting for a tanning booth in a strip mall.

1008LglRpt

Fire

Keywords:

Florida Building Code , Building - Chapter 13 Energy Efficiency

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DCA09-DEC-322

Withdrawn

13-102.2

Above ground HVAC duct in mobile homes

0210
LglRpt

Energy

Keywords:
CDC, AKDUCT,
Above ground HVAC duct in mobile homes

Florida Building Code , Building - Chapter 15

DEC # Assigned	Clerk Date	Status	Section	Topic	First Hearing	Second Hearing	TAC/ POC	Comments
DCA08-DEC-357 Addendum		Withdrawn	1003.3.1 1507	Is underlayment required for storage sheds?	1208 LglRpt 0209LglRpt	*Affirmed*	Roofing Fire	Keywords:
DCA08-DEC-331 Amendment		Final	1507.2.2, 1507.2.8	Is double underlayment required for 4:12 slope?	1208 LglRpt	*Affirmed*	Roofing	Keywords:
DCA09-DEC-129 Amendment (DEC-253)	Draft Order	Deferred to August 09 Meeting	1512.2.2 FS 553.842	The HVHZ is not allowing pre-mixed lightweight mortar type adhesive for installing hip and ridge tile.	0609LglRpt			Keywords : FL 7233 and FL 520

Florida Building Code , Building - Chapter 16

DEC # Assigned	Clerk Date	Status	Section	Topic	First Hearing	Second Hearing	TAC/ POC	Comments
DCA08-DEC-205		Final	Building 1609 Mechanical 301.13	Is the manufacturer of outdoor appliances responsible for designing to resist wind pressure? Does s.301.13 require appliances exposed to wind to be designed and installed according to s.1609?	1008LglRpt	*Affirmed*	Structural	Keywords: DCA07-DEC-182 DCA07-DEC-183
DCA08-DEC-086 ----------------- Addendum		Final	1609.1.2 R301.2.1.2	Can a sunroom be built as partially enclosed. Can a structure with its own new roof be built as partially enclosed? Does a partially enclosed structure have to be shuttered? A conservatory cannot be built under an existing roof or deck so how does this apply to 1609.1.2	0508LglRpt	*Affirmed*	Structural	Keywords: sunroom
DCA08-DEC-194 ----------------- Addendum 1 ----------------- Addendum 2		Draft Order	Building 1609.4.3 Residential R301.2.1.4	For Exposure C, does the 20% increase in uplift load apply to the continuous load path from the roof sheathing to the foundation or does it apply to two specific locations?	1008LglRpt 1208LglRpt 0209LglRpt	*Affirmed*	Structural	Keywords:
DCA08-DEC-236		Final	1609.1.2.1	If no ducts are attached to a louver, are there impact requirements outside HVHZ? Above 30 ft? Is cyclic loading, as well as static test, required after the impact test?	1008LglRpt	*Affirmed*	Structural	Keywords:

Florida Building Code , Building - Chapter 17

DEC # Assigned	Clerk Date	Status	Section	Topic	First Hearing	Second Hearing	TAC/ POC	Comments
DCA08-DEC-119		Withdrawn	1714.5.2.1 R613.3.1	Testing and labeling exterior windows and glass doors	0608LglRpt	*Affirmed* 0808 LglRpt	Structural	Keywords:
DCA08-DEC-255		Withdrawn	1714.5.3.4 R613.4.5	Garage door labeling.	1008LglRpt	---	Structural	Keywords: Withdrawn by petitioner
DCA09- DEC-411		Deferred until next meeting			0210 LglRpt

Florida Building Code , Building - Chapter 20

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DCA08-DEC-083

Withdrawn

16, 20

Designing screen enclosure with removable screen panels

0508
LglRpt

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Structural

Keywords :

Florida Building Code ,Chapter 23

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DCA10-
DEC-034

Keywords : M2301.2.3 re:Solar Systems Tempreature and Relief Protection

Florida Building Code ,Chapter 27

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DCA10-
DEC-037

Withdrawn

Keywords : Requirement for power panels in pool rooms to be NEMA rated Type 1, 3R and 4X

Florida Building Code , Building - Chapter 31

DEC # Assigned	Clerk Date	Status	Section	Topic	First Hearing	Second Hearing	TAC/ POC	Comments
DCA08-DEC-150		Final	3109.4.1	What is the location of the lowest horizontal structural member? What design ratio is allowed?	0608 LglRpt	*Affirmed*	Structural	Keywords : DEP
DCA10- DEC-001 Amendment					0210 LglRpt
DCA10- DEC-045		Withdrawn		FBC3109 and FS161.053(12)FDEP 62B-33.007(4). 2 proposed projects on the Gulf coast barrier islands, seaward of the FDEP/FBC coastal construction control line.
DCA10-DEC-091				FBC 3109, FBC3110 and FS161.053(12) FDEP 62B-33.007(4). 2 Proposed projects on the Gulf Coast barrier islands, seaward of the FDEP/FBC coastal construction control line.

Florida Building Code , Existing Building

DEC # Assigned	Clerk Date	Status	Section	Topic	First Hearing	Second Hearing	TAC/POC	Comments
DCA08-DEC-216		Final	303.1	Repair consisting of more than 50% building area has no bearing on definition of repair or alteration. Please see Alteration Level 1.	1008LglRpt	*Affirmed*		Keywords:
DCA09-DEC-025		Final	611.7.1	The required 0.141 diameter nail is not readily available nor does it work in Pneumatic nail guns. 8D .141 nail is a typo and should be .131 8d nail	0409LglRpt	*Affirmed*	Roofing TAC	Roofing TAC discussed on February 24 Keywords: 8d nail
DCA09-DEC-045		Final	611.8	When the cost exceeds 15%, does s.611.8.1.7 enforce partial improvement? Do gable ends or hip corners have priority?	0409LglRpt	*Affirmed*	Roofing TAC	Roofing TAC discussed this February 24, 2009 Keywords :

Florida Building Code , Fuel Gas

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DCA08-DEC-071

Withdrawn

Laws and Rules

The Florida Propane Gas Association (FPGA) requests interpretation of the applicability of various compliance requirements of the code with respect to propane (LP gas) propane, lp gas tanks, cylinders or containers being classified as a “structure” rather than “equipment or fixtures”

0508LglRpt

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Structural

Keywords: propane, lp gas tanks, cylinders or containers being classified as a “structure” rather than “equipment or fixtures”

5F-11.002

Florida Building Code , Mechanical

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DCA09-DEC-009

Amendment

Final

402.2 Table 403.3

Is a storage room that is not air conditioned required to have mechanical ventilation if the floor area is < 4% the area of the exterior door?

0409 LglRpt

Affirmed

Mechanical

Keywords :

Florida Building Code , Plumbing

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DCA08-DEC-208

Final

1003

Grease interceptors must be designed in accordance with PDI G 101, ASME A112.14.3 and s. 1003.5

1008 LglRpt

Affirmed

Keywords : 64E-6.013

DCA09-DEC-130

Final

Building 309.1

Plumbing 403.2

Does a food service establishment have to provide separate facilities since it seats 11 or > 10 seats?

0609LglRpt

Keywords : food service establishment

Florida Building Code , Residential

DEC # Assigned	Clerk Date	Status	Section	Topic	First Hearing	Second Hearing	TAC/POC	Comments
DCA08-DEC-085		withdrawn	R202	Define open for sunroom.	0508 LglRpt	---	Structural	Keywords :
DCA08-DEC-087		Final	R301.2.1.2	Regarding whether a glass sunroom with a glass roof is a non-habitable structure; whether a non-habitable structure it can be built as partially enclosed; and what categories of sunrooms are required to be shuttered.	0508LglRpt	*Affirmed*	Structural	Keywords: Sunroom, shutter, protection, partially enclosed
DCA08-DEC-108		Final	R301.2.1.2	Regarding whether a glass sunroom with a glass roof is its own entity (structure), should it be built as partially enclosed and shuttered?	0508LglRpt	*Affirmed*	Structural	One addendum Keywords: Sunroom, shutter, habitable, space
DCA08-DEC-112		Final	R303.3	Venting to the outside	0508 LglRpt	*Affirmed*	Mechanical	Keywords :
DCA08-DEC-329		Withdrawn	R905.2.8.6 1507.2.9.3	The residential code should allow a 2 inch overlap in the drip edge as in the building code.	1208 LglRpt	---	Roofing	Keywords : 2004
DCA10- DEC-034			M2301.2.3.	Pertains to placement of Pressure and Temperature Relief Valves (P&T Valves) within a solar water heating system
DCA09_ DEC-351						0210 LglRpt

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Florida Statutes

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DCA08-DEC-337

Amendment

Final

553.791

Private provider limitations

1208LglRpt

Affirmed

Mechanical

Keywords :

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Rule Declaratory Statements
Rule 9B-3.0472 Declaratory Statements

DEC # Assigned	Clerk Date	Status	Section	Topic	First Hearing	Second Hearing	TAC/ POC	Comments
DCA08-DEC-147		Final	9B-3.0472	Is it the intent of Rule 9B-3.0472 to require CO detection within 10' of all sleeping rooms throughout this entire facility	0608LglRpt	*Affirmed*	Mechanical	Keywords: CO detector
DCA08-DEC-207 ---------------- Addendum		Final	9B-3.0472	Does the rule apply only to new construction of a new building or does it also apply to additions or alterations as defined in the FEBC	1008LglRpt 1208LglRpt 0209LglRpt 0409LglRpt	*Affirmed*	Mechanical	Keywords: alteration, new construction, 9B-3.0472 For the February meeting the petitioner has requested the following: The petitioner requested that the response time of Chapter 120 Procedure for this Declaratory Statement be extended until June 1 st 2009, with the understanding that the extension will not result in the dismissal of the Declaratory Statement.
DCA08-DEC-275		Final	9B-3.0472	How is the criteria for attached garages and fossil fueled appliances to be interpreted in a high density or high rise residential building	1008LegalRpt	*Affirmed*		Keywords:
DCA08-DEC-344 ---------------- Addendum1 Addendum2		Withdrawn	9B-3.0472	In new construction (a) any carbon monoxide detector listed or labeled ANSI/UL 2075 shall be installed, or (b) any listed or labeled ANSI/UL 2034 carbon monoxide alarm that receives its primary power from the building wiring shall be installed, provided that the ANSI/UL 2034 listed or labeled carbon monoxide alarm shall have a secondary power backup	0209LglRpt 0409LglRpt	---	Mechanical	Keywords: carbon monoxide detector

Rule 9B-3.0475 Declaratory Statements

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DCA08-DEC-124

Addendum

Final

9B-3.0475

For HVHZ and Non HVHZ zones, does the approval basis for the underlayment referenced in Section 201.2, item (c) of Rule 9B-3.0475 is based on compliance with Florida Building Code Section 1518.4 and Residential Code section R4402.7.4?

0608LglRpt

Affirmed

Roofing

Keywords: underlayment

Rule 9B-72 Declaratory Statements (State Product Approval)

DEC # Assigned	Clerk Date	Status	Section	Topic	First Hearing	Second Hearing	TAC/ POC	Comments
DCA08-DEC-168		Final	Rule 9B-72	Construction systems that use forms to form the wall systems on site fall within the scope of Rule 9B-72; however structural wall systems constructed to fit specific plans and design standards are outside the scope of Rule 9B-72.	1008 LglRpt	*Affirmed*	Product Approval	Keywords:
DCA08-DEC-201		Final	Rule 9B-72	The product falls outside the scope of Rule 9B-72 because it is assembled and placed in the field	1008 LglRpt	*Affirmed*	Product Approval	Keywords:
DCA08-DEC-204		Final	Rule 9B-72	The Administration Validation Checklist for the certification method indicates the standard listed on the certificate complies with the standard referenced in the code.	1008 LglRpt	*Affirmed*	Product Approval	Keywords:
DCA08-DEC-212		Dismissed	Rule 9B-72	Is an expired Agency Certificate applicable?	1008 LglRpt	---		Keywords :
DCA08-DEC-236		Final	Rule 9B-72	In the wind borne debris region but outside HVHZ, 1609.1.2.1 does not require louvers located more than 30 feet above grade, and louvers not attached to ducts, to demonstrate impact resistance. The static test is required.	1008 LglRpt	*Affirmed*	Structural	Keywords: See DCA08-DEC-237.
DCA08-DEC-237		Final	Rule 9B-72	Louvers are subject to the requirements of the code including structural windload requirements. Rational analysis cannot be used in lieu of testing.	1008 LglRpt	*Affirmed*	Structural	Keywords: See DCA04-DEC-219 for custom one of a kind louvers which are outside the scope of Rule 9B-72.
DCA08-DEC-238		Final	Rule 9B-72	Large impact test is required for louvers 30 feet and below [for nursing homes and hospitals]. The cyclic wind pressure test is not required for louvers.	1008 LglRpt	*Affirmed*	Structural	Keywords: See DCA08-DEC-237.
DCA08-DEC-239		Final	Rule 9B-72	Products used in the HVHZ must comply with the requirements of the HVHZ. However, the code does not impose impact requirements for the louvers beyond consideration of ASCE 7 design standards.	1008 LglRpt	*Affirmed*	Structural	Keywords: See DCA08-DEC-237.
DCA08-DEC-257		Final	Rule 9B-72	The product falls outside the scope of Rule 9B-72.	1008 LglRpt	*Affirmed*		Keywords :
DCA08-DEC-258		Final	Rule 9B-72	Bamboo poles fall outside the scope of Rule 9B-72	1008 LglRpt	*Affirmed*		Keywords :
DCA08-DEC-268		Final	Rule 9B-72	Spray foam products fall outside the scope of Rule 9B-72.	1008 LglRpt	*Affirmed*		Keywords :
DCA08-DEC-339 Amendment		Dismissed	Rule 9B-72	A testing laboratory would like to become a validation entity and a quality assurance entity.	1208 LglRpt 0209 LglRpt	---	Product Approval	Keywords :
DCA08-DEC-345		Deferred Dismissed	Rule 9B-72	Product Approval, does the one coat exterior limestone finish fall under the scope of Rule 9B-72?	0209LglRpt 0409LglRpt	*Affirmed*	Product Approval	Keywords: Product Approval
DCA08-DEC-359		Dismissed	Rule 9B-72	Building panel used as a structural member	1208LegalRpt	---	Product Approval	Keywords : Outside the scope of Declaratory Statements
DCA09-DEC-139		Final	Rule 9B-72	If the test standard has not changed, does the product need to be retested even though the date of the test has expired?	0609LglRpt			Keywords : Expired, test report
DCA09-DEC341		Deferred to Dec 09 FBC meeting		Created lumber product for outdoor decking		0210 LglRpt		Life Time LLC : Lumber product for decking
DCA09- DEC-254		Final	Rule 9B-72 E-1996-05	Bahama Storm Shutter Porous and Non Porus Protective Assemblies		1009 Lglrpt		Bahama Storm Shutter Porous and Non Porus Protective Assemblies
DCA09- DEC-263		Final	Rule 9B-72	Wind strips for roof edge		1009 Lglrpt		Wind strips for roof edge
DCA09_ DEC-375					0210 LglRpt
DCA09-DEC-410		Dismissed			0210 LglRpt
DCA10-DEC-042		Withdrawn						Superior Shield, HR20 a Fluropolymer Coating Product falls under the Scope of Rule 9B-72

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Other

DEC # Assigned	Clerk Date	Status	Section	Topic	First Hearing	Second Hearing	TAC/POC	Comments
SMF#10416309-FM			FS 553.73(10)(d)	Bonita Springs Project by Bill R. Moore, Waldrop Group				Keywords : Local interpretation conflict.
DCA08-DEC-266		Withdrawn	RAS 118.3.11, 119.3.12, 120.3.10	Top notch supports for hip and ridge tile	1008 LglRpt	---		Keywords : 2004 FBC
DCA08-DEC-267		Dismissed		Automatic sprinkler systems in educational facilities.	1008 LglRpt	---		Keywords : 69A-80.007, 2004 FFPC
DCA08-DEC-330				Add an option for installing eave flashing.	1208LglRpt		Roofing	Keywords : Code modification
DCA08-DEC-360		Denied			0209 LglRpt	---		Keywords : Only found in the legal report. No valid concern was provided.
DCA09-DEC-115		Dismissed Commission has no authority to take up	304.2.2 305	Assembly occupancy < 100 persons, historic building	0609LglRpt	----		Keywords : 1997 Standard Building Code Cannot address local ordinances, no authority to take up.
DCA

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Building Code Declaratory Statements Florida Building Code Building - Chapter 1

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