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Page 1 of 14
9/27/2012
Mechanical
2013 Florida Building Code ‑ TAC review
Code Change Cycle:
2013 Triennial Original Modification 7/1/2012 ‑ 8/2/2012
Total Mods for this TAC:
Mechanical
TAC:
 56 
SubCode:
Building
9‑Fire Protection Systems
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

SubCode:
Mechanical
1‑Administration and Enforcement
Section
Pending Review
101
Ann Stanton
 5201 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Propose Florida‑specific administrative criteria.
1

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

2‑Definitions
Section
Pending Review
202
Ann Stanton
 5204 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Propose Florida‑specific definitions.
2

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W = Withdrawn	I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)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 2 of 14
9/27/2012
Mechanical
2013 Florida Building Code ‑ TAC review
Total Mods for this TAC:
Mechanical
TAC:
 56 
Section
Pending Review
202
Rebecca Quinn obo DEM
 5283 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Achieves consistency in the definitions across all codes.  Approved as Submitted by FEMA as G8‑12.
2

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
202
Ann Stanton
 5645 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Add definitions relative to duct sealing requirements of the Energy Conservation code.
2

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

3‑General Regulations
Section
Pending Review
301.15
Ann Stanton
 5222 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Repropose Florida‑specific wind resistance equipment criteria.
3

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
301.4
Ann Stanton
 5220 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Move Florida‑specific testing and labeling of materials, eqipment and appliance reuse from 2010 to 2013 FBC‑Mechanical.
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W = Withdrawn	I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)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 3 of 14
9/27/2012
Mechanical
2013 Florida Building Code ‑ TAC review
Total Mods for this TAC:
Mechanical
TAC:
 56 
Section
Pending Review
304.1
Cheryl Harris
 5747 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
To maintain Florida Specific addition.  Exception:On changeouts or new installations of existing buildings where equipment is replaced that has a support platform approved under a previous code.
3

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
306.3.2
Cheryl Harris
 5751 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
To maintain a Florida Specific Code that allowed installation of air handling units in attics.
3

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
307.2.1
Robert Cochell
 5606 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Condensate shall not........cause a nuisance; but may be discharged to a green space.
3

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
307.2.2
Cheryl Harris
 5752 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
To maintain a Florida Specific exception to condensate drainage on wall mounted ductless mini units.
3

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
307.2.3
Cheryl Harris
 5754 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
To maintain a current Florida specific code that allows an alternate to a separate drain line for overflow of condensate from a drain pan.
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 4 of 14
9/27/2012
Mechanical
2013 Florida Building Code ‑ TAC review
Total Mods for this TAC:
Mechanical
TAC:
 56 
Section
Pending Review
307.2.3
Cheryl Harris
 5755 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Maintain Florida Specific Code related to alternate method of condensate drainage pan overflow.
3

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
307.2.5
Cheryl Harris
 5756 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Maintain Florida specific code related to insulation of primary condensate drain lines
3

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
M301.13.1
Rebecca Quinn obo DEM
 5679 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Limits application of Coastal A Zone requirements only if the CAZ is delineated on a map or designated by the community.  Submitted as public comment at suggestion of IBC Structural Committee (S102‑12).
3

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
M301.13
Rebecca Quinn obo DEM
 5682 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Achieves terminology consistency between the building code, the residential code and ASCE 24.  Approved as Submitted for the 2015 IBC (S103‑12).
3

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

4‑Ventilation
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 14
9/27/2012
Mechanical
2013 Florida Building Code ‑ TAC review
Total Mods for this TAC:
Mechanical
TAC:
 56 
Section
Pending Review
407 Return Air Intake
amador barzaga
 5641 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Maintaining return air intakes depicting prohibited locations
4

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

5‑Exhaust Systems
Section
Pending Review
504.3
Cheryl Harris
 5758 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
To maintain Florida Specific Code related to an alternate method for a clothes dryer exhaust vent cleanout.
5

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
504.6.4.1
Cheryl Harris
 5761 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
To maintain Florida Specific Code as related to clothes dryer exhaust booster fans.
5

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
508.1.1
Cheryl Harris
 5767 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
To maintain Florida Specific code related to makeup air temperature
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)

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Page 6 of 14
9/27/2012
Mechanical
2013 Florida Building Code ‑ TAC review
Total Mods for this TAC:
Mechanical
TAC:
 56 
Section
Pending Review
510.8.1
Cheryl Harris
 5768 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
To maintain Florida specific code related to duct joints.
5

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

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

Section
Pending Review
515
Ann Stanton
 5223 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Add Florida‑specific criteria for mausoleums.
5

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
516
Ann Stanton
 5228 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Include a section on carbon monoxide alarms from the 2010 Florida Building Code per Florida law.
5

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
601.4
Cheryl Harris
 5772 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
To maintain Florida specific code as related to Balanced air return in duct systems.
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)

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Page 7 of 14
9/27/2012
Mechanical
2013 Florida Building Code ‑ TAC review
Total Mods for this TAC:
Mechanical
TAC:
 56 
6‑Duct Systems
Section
Pending Review
601.5 Balanced Return Air.
amador barzaga
 5616 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Add Florida Specific design and performance requirement from the 2010 Florida Building Code
6

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
601.5
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 5397 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Balanced return air requirement and alternatives
6

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
602.2.1
Cheryl Harris
 5774 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
To maintain Florida Specific Code related to exceptions for exposed materials in plenums
6

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
603.1.3
Cheryl Harris
 5776 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
To maintain Florida specific code related to the provision of sufficient space adjacent to mechanical systems.
6

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 14
9/27/2012
Mechanical
2013 Florida Building Code ‑ TAC review
Total Mods for this TAC:
Mechanical
TAC:
 56 
Section
Pending Review
603.1.4
Cheryl Harris
 5777 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
To maintain Florida Specific code related to the application of closure products
6

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
603.1.5
Cheryl Harris
 5779 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Maintain Florida Specific Code as related to the application of closure products to air distribution systems.
6

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
603.1.6
Cheryl Harris
 5783 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
To maintain Florida Specific Code as related to approved mechanical attachments to air distribution system components.
6

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
603.1.7
Cheryl Harris
 5784 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
To maintain Florida Specific Code related to approved closure systems for air distribution systems.
6

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
603.10
Cheryl Harris
 5787 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
To maintain Florida Specific Code as related to duct supports
6

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 14
9/27/2012
Mechanical
2013 Florida Building Code ‑ TAC review
Total Mods for this TAC:
Mechanical
TAC:
 56 
Section
Pending Review
603.2
Cheryl Harris
 5785 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
To maintain Florida Specific Code related to duct sizing.
6

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
603
Ann Stanton
 5653 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Replace IMC duct sealing and attachment requirements with Florida‑specific requirements as contained in the FBC‑Energy Conservation to avoid conflict in code.
6

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
Table 603
Cheryl Harris
 5800 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
To maintain the Florida Specific Duct System Construction and Sealing
6

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

SubCode:
Residential
2‑Definitions
Section
Pending Review
202
Ann Stanton
 5656 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Add definitions relative to duct sealing criteria common to the Energy, Mechanical and Residenital codes.
2

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 10 of 14
9/27/2012
Mechanical
2013 Florida Building Code ‑ TAC review
Total Mods for this TAC:
Mechanical
TAC:
 56 
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

3‑Building Planning
Section
Pending Review
302.5.2
Cheryl Harris
 5868 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
To maintain Florida Specific Code related to duct requirements in garages
3

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
M1305.1.3
Jack Glenn
 5418 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Provides for installing air handlers in attics
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

13‑General Mechanical System Requirements
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 11 of 14
9/27/2012
Mechanical
2013 Florida Building Code ‑ TAC review
Total Mods for this TAC:
Mechanical
TAC:
 56 
Section
Pending Review
1308.1
Michael Goolsby
 4973 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Section formatting
13

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
M1305.1.3.2
Ann Stanton
 5658 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Add Florida‑specific requirement to post notice that air handler is in the attic.
13

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

14‑Heating and Cooling Equipment and Appliances
Section
Pending Review
1413.1
Michael Goolsby
 4974 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Section formatting
14

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

15‑Exhaust Systems
Section
Pending Review
M1507.3.1
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6014 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Require whole‑house ventilation systems to be balanced or positive pressure and enthalpy recovery type to reduce risk of moisture and mold.
15

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

16‑Duct Systems
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 12 of 14
9/27/2012
Mechanical
2013 Florida Building Code ‑ TAC review
Total Mods for this TAC:
Mechanical
TAC:
 56 
Section
Pending Review
1601.1.1
Michael Goolsby
 4975 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Section formatting
16

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
1601.4.4
Michael Goolsby
 4976 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Section formatting
16

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
1601.5.1
Michael Goolsby
 4977 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Section formatting
16

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
1601
Ann Stanton
 5655 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Add Florida‑specific duct sealing and attachment criteria to be consistent with requirements from the Energy Conservation code to maintain Florida‑specific efficiencies per Statute.
16

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
M1602.4 Balanced Return Air.
amador barzaga
 5618 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Add Florida Specific design and performance requirement from the 2010 Florida Building Code
16

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 13 of 14
9/27/2012
Mechanical
2013 Florida Building Code ‑ TAC review
Total Mods for this TAC:
Mechanical
TAC:
 56 
Section
Pending Review
M1602.4
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 5574 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Balanced return air requirement and alternatives
16

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

23‑Solar Energy Systems
Section
Pending Review
2301.2.7
Michael Goolsby
 4981 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Section formatting
23

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

Section
Pending Review
2302.2.2
Michael Goolsby
 4983 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Section formatting
23

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

SubCode:
Mechanical
3‑General Regulations
Section
Withdrawn
306.3.2
Ann Stanton
 5652 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Add FL‑specific air handler in the attic criteria from the 2010 code.
3

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

SubCode:
Residential
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 14 of 14
9/27/2012
Mechanical
2013 Florida Building Code ‑ TAC review
Total Mods for this TAC:
Mechanical
TAC:
 56 
13‑General Mechanical System Requirements
Section
Withdrawn
M1305
Ken Cureton
 5442 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Summary
Add SECTION M1305.1.3.2
13

Proponent
AS
AM
NAR
TAC Vote:
Second:

W

I

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