MECHANICAL TAC
WITHOUT COMMENTS

Page 1 of 12
12/20/2012

Approved as Submitted
TAC Recommendation
Ü
Total Mods for reports:  42
Total Mods for  Mechanical in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Mechanical
 6
SubCode
Mechanical
Ü
3‑General Regulations
Mod #
 5756 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
307.2.5
Section
3
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Maintain Florida specific code related to insulation of primary condensate drain lines
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR

AM

W

X
AS

6‑Duct Systems
Mod #
 5776 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
603.1.3
Section
6
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
To maintain Florida specific code related to the provision of sufficient space adjacent to mechanical systems.
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR

AM

W

X
AS

SubCode
Residential
Ü
3‑Building Planning
Mod #
 5868 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
302.5.2
Section
3
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
To maintain Florida Specific Code related to duct requirements in garages
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR

AM

W

X
AS

16‑Duct Systems

MECHANICAL TAC
WITHOUT COMMENTS

Page 2 of 12
12/20/2012

Total Mods for  Mechanical in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Mechanical
 6
Mod #
 5618 
Proponent
amador barzaga
M1602.4 Balanced Return Air.
Section
16
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Add Florida Specific design and performance requirement from the 2010 Florida Building Code
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR

AM

W

X
AS

23‑Solar Energy Systems
Mod #
 4981 
Proponent
Michael Goolsby
2301.2.7
Section
23
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Section formatting
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR

AM

W

X
AS

Mod #
 4983 
Proponent
Michael Goolsby
2302.2.2
Section
23
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Section formatting
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR

AM

W

X
AS

No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC Recommendation
Ü
Total Mods for reports:  42
Total Mods for  Mechanical in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Mechanical
 15
SubCode
Mechanical
Ü
3‑General Regulations

MECHANICAL TAC
WITHOUT COMMENTS

Page 3 of 12
12/20/2012

Total Mods for  Mechanical in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Mechanical
 15
Mod #
 5222 
Proponent
Ann Stanton
301.15
Section
3
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
Repropose Florida‑specific wind resistance equipment criteria.
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

Mod #
 5747 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
304.1
Section
3
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
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.
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

Mod #
 5751 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
306.3.2
Section
3
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
To maintain a Florida Specific Code that allowed installation of air handling units in attics.
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

4‑Ventilation
Mod #
 5641 
Proponent
amador barzaga
407 Return Air Intake
Section
4
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
Maintaining return air intakes depicting prohibited locations
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

6‑Duct Systems

Page 4 of 12
12/20/2012

Total Mods for  Mechanical in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Mechanical
 15
Mod #
 5774 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
602.2.1
Section
6
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
To maintain Florida Specific Code related to exceptions for exposed materials in plenums
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

Mod #
 5777 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
603.1.4
Section
6
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
To maintain Florida Specific code related to the application of closure products
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

Mod #
 5653 
Proponent
Ann Stanton
603
Section
6
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
Replace IMC duct sealing and attachment requirements with Florida‑specific requirements as contained in the FBC‑Energy Conservation to avoid conflict in code.
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

Mod #
 5800 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
Table 603
Section
6
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
To maintain the Florida Specific Duct System Construction and Sealing
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

SubCode
Residential
Ü
3‑Building Planning

MECHANICAL TAC
WITHOUT COMMENTS

MECHANICAL TAC
WITHOUT COMMENTS

Page 5 of 12
12/20/2012

Total Mods for  Mechanical in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Mechanical
 15
Mod #
 5418 
Proponent
Jack Glenn
M1305.1.3
Section
3
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
Provides for installing air handlers in attics
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

13‑General Mechanical System Requirements
Mod #
 4973 
Proponent
Michael Goolsby
1308.1
Section
13
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
Section formatting
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

14‑Heating and Cooling Equipment and Appliances
Mod #
 4974 
Proponent
Michael Goolsby
1413.1
Section
14
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
Section formatting
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

16‑Duct Systems
Mod #
 4975 
Proponent
Michael Goolsby
1601.1.1
Section
16
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
Section formatting
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

MECHANICAL TAC
WITHOUT COMMENTS

Page 6 of 12
12/20/2012

Total Mods for  Mechanical in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Mechanical
 15
Mod #
 4976 
Proponent
Michael Goolsby
1601.4.4
Section
16
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
Section formatting
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

Mod #
 4977 
Proponent
Michael Goolsby
1601.5.1
Section
16
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
Section formatting
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

Mod #
 5655 
Proponent
Ann Stanton
1601
Section
16
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
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.
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

Withdrawn
TAC Recommendation
Ü
Total Mods for reports:  42
Total Mods for  Mechanical in  Withdrawn
TAC: 
Mechanical
 4
SubCode
Mechanical
Ü
3‑General Regulations
Mod #
 5652 
Proponent
Ann Stanton
306.3.2
Section
3
Chapter
Withdrawn
Add FL‑specific air handler in the attic criteria from the 2010 code.
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR

AM

W
X

AS

MECHANICAL TAC
WITHOUT COMMENTS

Page 7 of 12
12/20/2012

Total Mods for  Mechanical in  Withdrawn
TAC: 
Mechanical
 4
6‑Duct Systems
Mod #
 5397 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
601.5
Section
6
Chapter
Withdrawn
Balanced return air requirement and alternatives
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR

AM

W
X

AS

SubCode
Residential
Ü
13‑General Mechanical System Requirements
Mod #
 5658 
Proponent
Ann Stanton
M1305.1.3.2
Section
13
Chapter
Withdrawn
Add Florida‑specific requirement to post notice that air handler is in the attic.
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR

AM

W
X

AS

Mod #
 5442 
Proponent
Ken Cureton
M1305
Section
13
Chapter
Withdrawn
Add SECTION M1305.1.3.2
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR

AM

W
X

AS

No Affirmative Recommendation without a Second
TAC Recommendation
Ü
Total Mods for reports:  42
Total Mods for  Mechanical in  No Affirmative Recommendation without a Second
TAC: 
Mechanical
 17
SubCode
Mechanical
Ü
2‑Definitions

MECHANICAL TAC
WITHOUT COMMENTS

Page 8 of 12
12/20/2012

Total Mods for  Mechanical in  No Affirmative Recommendation without a Second
TAC: 
Mechanical
 17
Mod #
 5204 
Proponent
Ann Stanton
202
Section
2
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation without a Second
Propose Florida‑specific definitions.
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

3‑General Regulations
Mod #
 5220 
Proponent
Ann Stanton
301.4
Section
3
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation without a Second
Move Florida‑specific testing and labeling of materials, eqipment and appliance reuse from 2010 to 2013 FBC‑Mechanical.
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

Mod #
 5606 
Proponent
Robert Cochell
307.2.1
Section
3
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation without a Second
Condensate shall not........cause a nuisance; but may be discharged to a green space.
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

Mod #
 5752 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
307.2.2
Section
3
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation without a Second
To maintain a Florida Specific exception to condensate drainage on wall mounted ductless mini units.
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

MECHANICAL TAC
WITHOUT COMMENTS

Page 9 of 12
12/20/2012

Total Mods for  Mechanical in  No Affirmative Recommendation without a Second
TAC: 
Mechanical
 17
Mod #
 5754 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
307.2.3
Section
3
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation without a Second
To maintain a current Florida specific code that allows an alternate to a separate drain line for overflow of condensate from a drain pan.
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

Mod #
 5755 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
307.2.3
Section
3
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation without a Second
Maintain Florida Specific Code related to alternate method of condensate drainage pan overflow.
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

5‑Exhaust Systems
Mod #
 5758 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
504.3
Section
5
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation without a Second
To maintain Florida Specific Code related to an alternate method for a clothes dryer exhaust vent cleanout.
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

Mod #
 5761 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
504.6.4.1
Section
5
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation without a Second
To maintain Florida Specific Code as related to clothes dryer exhaust booster fans.
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

MECHANICAL TAC
WITHOUT COMMENTS

Page 10 of 12
12/20/2012

Total Mods for  Mechanical in  No Affirmative Recommendation without a Second
TAC: 
Mechanical
 17
Mod #
 5767 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
508.1.1
Section
5
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation without a Second
To maintain Florida Specific code related to makeup air temperature
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

Mod #
 5768 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
510.8.1
Section
5
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation without a Second
To maintain Florida specific code related to duct joints.
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

6‑Duct Systems
Mod #
 5616 
Proponent
amador barzaga
601.5 Balanced Return Air.
Section
6
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation without a Second
Add Florida Specific design and performance requirement from the 2010 Florida Building Code
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

Mod #
 5779 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
603.1.5
Section
6
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation without a Second
Maintain Florida Specific Code as related to the application of closure products to air distribution systems.
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

MECHANICAL TAC
WITHOUT COMMENTS

Page 11 of 12
12/20/2012

Total Mods for  Mechanical in  No Affirmative Recommendation without a Second
TAC: 
Mechanical
 17
Mod #
 5783 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
603.1.6
Section
6
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation without a Second
To maintain Florida Specific Code as related to approved mechanical attachments to air distribution system components.
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

Mod #
 5784 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
603.1.7
Section
6
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation without a Second
To maintain Florida Specific Code related to approved closure systems for air distribution systems.
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

Mod #
 5787 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
603.10
Section
6
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation without a Second
To maintain Florida Specific Code as related to duct supports
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

Mod #
 5785 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
603.2
Section
6
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation without a Second
To maintain Florida Specific Code related to duct sizing.
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

SubCode
Residential
Ü
2‑Definitions

MECHANICAL TAC
WITHOUT COMMENTS

Page 12 of 12
12/20/2012

Total Mods for  Mechanical in  No Affirmative Recommendation without a Second
TAC: 
Mechanical
 17
Mod #
 5656 
Proponent
Ann Stanton
202
Section
2
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation without a Second
Add definitions relative to duct sealing criteria common to the Energy, Mechanical and Residenital codes.
Summary
Commission Action
I

NAR
X
AM

W

AS

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