Tracking Chart ‑ All Mods
Page 1 of 10
9/28/2012
Fire
2013 Florida Building Code ‑ TAC review
Code Change Cycle:
2013 Triennial Original Modification 7/1/2012 ‑ 8/2/2012
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 39 
SubCode:
Building
1‑Scope and Administration
Section
Pending Review
102.1
Brad Schiffer
 5690 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Allow methods of compliance in The Florida Fire Prevention Code that are not mentioned in Florida Building Code.
1

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
202
Joseph Belcher
 5639 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Adds definition for Means of Escape
1

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

2‑Definitions
Section
Pending Review
202
Joe Bigelow
 5191 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
To be consistent with the Florida Statutes and to implement the Commission plan to update the 2013 Code
2

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

3‑Use and Occupancy Classification
AS = Approved as Submitted 	AM = Approved as Modified NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation

W = Withdrawn	I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)

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Tracking Chart ‑ All Mods
Page 2 of 10
9/28/2012
Fire
2013 Florida Building Code ‑ TAC review
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 39 
Section
Pending Review
307
Joe Bigelow
 5105 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
To be consistent with the Florida Statutes and to implement the Commission plan to update the 2013 Code
3

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

4‑Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
Section
Pending Review
403.4.7 Smoke removal
amador barzaga
 5170 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Maintaining smoke control requirements for High‑Rise Buildings
4

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

5‑General Building Heights and Areas
Section
Pending Review
505.2
Joe Bigelow
 5106 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
To be consistent with the Florida Statutes and to implement the Commission plan to update the 2013 Code
5

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
510.4
Joe Bigelow
 5107 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
To be consistent with the Florida Statutes and to implement the Commission plan to update the 2013 Code
5

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

7‑Fire and Smoke Protection Features
AS = Approved as Submitted 	AM = Approved as Modified NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation

W = Withdrawn	I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)

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Page 3 of 10
9/28/2012
Fire
2013 Florida Building Code ‑ TAC review
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 39 
Section
Pending Review
706
Joe Bigelow
 5108 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
To be consistent with the Florida Statutes and to implement the Commission plan to update the 2013 Code
7

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
708.3
Joe Bigelow
 5109 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
To be consistent with the Florida Statutes and to implement the Commission plan to update the 2013 Code
7

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

9‑Fire Protection Systems
Section
Pending Review
901.1
Joe Bigelow
 5110 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
To be consistent with the Florida Statutes and to implement the Commission plan to update the 2013 Code
9

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
903.2.11.3
Joe Bigelow
 5111 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
To be consistent with the Florida Statutes and to implement the Commission plan to update the 2013 Code
9

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

AS = Approved as Submitted 	AM = Approved as Modified NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation

W = Withdrawn	I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)

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Tracking Chart ‑ All Mods
Page 4 of 10
9/28/2012
Fire
2013 Florida Building Code ‑ TAC review
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 39 
Section
Pending Review
916
Joe Bigelow
 5113 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
To carry forward carbon monixide provisions of the 2010 FBC, to be consistent with the Florida Statutes and to implement the Commission plan to update the 2013 Code
9

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

10‑Means of Egress
Section
Pending Review
1002.1
Joseph Belcher
 5638 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Add Means of Escape to list of definitions.
10

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
1008.1.4.5
Joseph Belcher
 5640 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Adds provisons allowing opening protection of emergency escape and rewsuce opening with impact resistant covers provided a means of escape is provided.
10

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
1008.1.7
Jim Heise
 5719 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
to maintain exceptions under 1008.1.7 Thresholds
10

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

AS = Approved as Submitted 	AM = Approved as Modified NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation

W = Withdrawn	I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)

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Page 5 of 10
9/28/2012
Fire
2013 Florida Building Code ‑ TAC review
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 39 
Section
Pending Review
1015
Ken Cureton
 5985 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Modify SECTIONS 1015.1 and 1015.2.1
10

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
1029.1
Joseph Belcher
 5796 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Retains provision refering to hurricane devices on emergency escape and rescue openings.
10

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

26‑Plastic
Section
Pending Review
2601.1
Michael Goolsby
 4961 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Section formatting
26

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

35‑Referenced Standards
Section
Pending Review
UL
Bryan Holland
 5003 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Add standard UL 325 to list.
35

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

SubCode:
Existing Building
6‑Repairs
AS = Approved as Submitted 	AM = Approved as Modified NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation

W = Withdrawn	I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)

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Page 6 of 10
9/28/2012
Fire
2013 Florida Building Code ‑ TAC review
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 39 
Section
Pending Review
604.1
Jim Heise
 5771 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
window &amp; door dimension 5% reduction clause
6

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

11‑Additions
Section
Pending Review
1102
Ken Cureton
 5158 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Modify SECTION 1102.3
11

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

2904‑Type of Construction
Section
Pending Review
APPENDIX D
Ken Cureton
 5162 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Add APPENDIX D as indicated
2904

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

SubCode:
Mechanical
5‑Exhaust Systems
Section
Pending Review
513 Smoke Control Systems
amador barzaga
 5173 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Maintaining smoke control requirements for High‑Rise Buildings
5

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

AS = Approved as Submitted 	AM = Approved as Modified NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation

W = Withdrawn	I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)

TAC Recommendations Key

Tracking Chart ‑ All Mods
Page 7 of 10
9/28/2012
Fire
2013 Florida Building Code ‑ TAC review
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 39 
SubCode:
Residential
2‑Definitions
Section
Pending Review
R202
Ken Cureton
 5424 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Modify SECTION R202 (Fire)
2

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
R202
Joseph Belcher
 5716 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Adds definition for means of escape.
2

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

3‑Building Planning
Section
Pending Review
303.4
Alfonso Fernandez‑Fraga
 5994 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
We need to eliminate the requirement to require outside air to be introduced into single family homes and townhouses
3

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
R302.1
Joseph Belcher
 5902 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Retains provision granting exception to fire resistance rating of screen enclosure walls of insect screening.
3

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

AS = Approved as Submitted 	AM = Approved as Modified NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation

W = Withdrawn	I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)

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Page 8 of 10
9/28/2012
Fire
2013 Florida Building Code ‑ TAC review
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 39 
Section
Pending Review
R302.2
Joseph Belcher
 6011 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Retains single two‑hour fire rated wall exception for townhouses.
3

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
R302.3
Joseph Belcher
 5904 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Retains provision granting exception to fire resistance rating of screen enclosure walls of insect screening.
3

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
R302.5.2
Jack Glenn
 5417 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Allow continued use of Class I ductboard in garages in addition to metal ductwork.
3

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
R310.1
Jack Glenn
 5419 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Maintain the provision for means of escape to a screen enclosure
3

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
R310.4
Joseph Belcher
 5717 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Adds provision permitting the temporary installation of or closing of opening protection on emergency escape and resuce openings.
3

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

AS = Approved as Submitted 	AM = Approved as Modified NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation

W = Withdrawn	I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)

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Page 9 of 10
9/28/2012
Fire
2013 Florida Building Code ‑ TAC review
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 39 
Section
Pending Review
R311.3
Jack Glenn
 5415 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Retain current code criteria to limit water intrusion while providing maximum better wind resistance.
3

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
R315
Ken Cureton
 5438 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Modify SECTIONS R315.1 through R315.3
3

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
R324
Alfonso Fernandez‑Fraga
 5995 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Adds carbon dioxide alarm requirement, where called for by other sections of the Code.
3

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
SECTION R313 ‑ AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Ken Cureton
 5437 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Modify SECTION R313
3

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

18‑Chimneys and Vents
AS = Approved as Submitted 	AM = Approved as Modified NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation

W = Withdrawn	I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)

TAC Recommendations Key

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Page 10 of 10
9/28/2012
Fire
2013 Florida Building Code ‑ TAC review
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 39 
Section
Pending Review
1801.9
Michael Goolsby
 4978 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Section formatting
18

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

44‑HVHZ
Section
Pending Review
4412
Michael Goolsby
 5019 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Eliminating unnecessary duplication of Chapter 44 HVHZ provisions
44

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

SubCode:
Building
10‑Means of Egress
Section
Withdrawn
1008.1.3.5
Joe Bigelow
 5119 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
To carry forward Commission Dec statement and to implement the Commission plan to update the 2013 code
10

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

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W = Withdrawn	I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)

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