Page 1 of 8
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WITH COMMENTS
Structural
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  29
Approved as Modified
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Modified
TAC: 
Structural
 1
SubCode:
Residential
Ü
2712‑Reference Standards
Section
44
Dwight Wilkes
 6536 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
To maintain AAMA Standard(s) edition(s) for Products meeting the Product Approval requirements and manufacturers certifications for Florida Products
2712
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A4
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Modified

W
Approved as Submitted
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 7
SubCode:
Building
Ü
16‑Structural Design
Section
1609.1.2
Joseph Belcher
 6957 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Carries forward glazed openings vs. glazing; adds ANSI/DASMA 115, TAS 201, 201, 203, and AAMA 506
16
Proponent

X
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
11 Yes – 0 No

G1
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
19‑Concrete
Section
1907
Joseph Belcher
 6976 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Add provisions addressing control and contraction joints.
19
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A2
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
SubCode:
Residential
Ü
3‑Building Planning

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Structural
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  29
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 7
Section
301.2.1
T Stafford
 6606 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Coordinates the wind design require regions with limitations consistent with the 5th Edition (2014) FBCR and the 2010 FBCR.
3
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A5 + original 
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
11Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
Section
1609.1.2
Joseph Belcher
 6958 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Carries forward glazed openings vs. glazing; carries forward addition of TAS 201, 201, 203, and AAMA 506
3
Proponent

X
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
10 Yes – 1 No

G1
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
5‑Floors
Section
506
Joseph Belcher
 6977 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Add provisions addressing control and contraction joints.
5
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
6‑Wall Construction
Section
609.6
Joseph Belcher
 6974 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Changes terminology to be consistent with other sections of code and ASCE 7.
6
Proponent

X
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
10 Yes – 1 No

G1
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
7‑Wall Covering

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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  29
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 7
Section
703.4
Dwight Wilkes
 6541 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
To maintain AAMA Standard(s) and the Flashing Standard(s) that are currently in the 5th Edition FBC‑Residential Code
7
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A4
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Structural
 21
SubCode:
Building
Ü
1‑Scope and Administration
Section
101.2
Joe Bigelow
 6430 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
The intent of the mod is to clarify that snow load or earthquake load do not apply to Florida.
1
Proponent
X
X
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
G3
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
A4 , A4 & G4 – 10Yes– 0 No
G3  10 Yes – 1 No

A1, A4 and G4
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
Section
1.1
James Schock
 6462 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Revise Preface 
Removes the language related to not using snow and earthquake provisions. I have been advised that under certain situation in high rise building may need to be considered.
1
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
G3 and G4
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
G3 / G4 – 11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
16‑Structural Design

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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  29
Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Structural
 21
Section
1609.1.2.1
Joseph Belcher
 6941 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Carries forward option for protection of louvers.
16
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1 & A2
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
Section
1609.1.2.2
Joseph Belcher
 6952 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Carries forward modification to Wind Zone 4 of ASTM E 1996
16
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
G1
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
9 Yes /  2 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
17‑Structural Tests and Special Inspections
Section
1709
Jeff Church
 6381 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Reinstatement of previously adopted Florida‑specific amendment (2004‑ 2010 code): Testing standard ANSI 250.13, deemed by the POC and TAC to be equivalent to existing ASTM and TAS protocols, which was omitted for amendment into the 2013 code, to be amended into 2017 building code.
17
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action
X
X
11 Yes – 0 No
G1

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
Section
1709.5
Dwight Wilkes
 6544 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Bring forward the Exterior Window and Door Labeling requirements, exceptions, engineering analysis, comparative analysis, operable/non‑operable, mullion(s) and safety requirements into the 6th Edition (2017) FBC‑Building.
17
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W

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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  29
Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Structural
 21
Section
1709.5
Joseph Belcher
 6812 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Adds provisions for custom one‑of‑a‑kind doors.
17
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action
X
X
A1 – 7 Yes – 4 No failed
G2 – 11 Yes – 0 No
G2

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
Section
1709.5.3
Joseph Belcher
 6815 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Adds provisions allowing interchanging of door components.
17
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
G2
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
Section
1709.5.3
Joseph Belcher
 6961 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Adds option for testing of side‑hinged doors by ANSI/SDI 250.13
17
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action
X
X
11 Yes – 0 No
G2

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
21‑Masonry
Section
2107.5
Joseph Belcher
 6829 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Modifies minimum lap length; Carries forward Florida specific amendment modifying gamma factors of TMS 402 to account for wind loads as opposed to seismic loads.
21
Proponent

X
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
11 Yes – 0 no

A1
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W

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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  29
Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Structural
 21
Section
2108.4
Joseph Belcher
 6835 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Modifies minimum lap length of reference standard to agree with foundation code: Modifies gamma factors for use in Equation 9‑16 to account for wind loads instead of seismic loads.
21
Proponent

X
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
11 yes – 0 No

A1
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
22‑Steel
Section
2222.4.4
Vincent Sagan
 6598 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
The proposal revises the requirement for the deflection of structural wall panels (siding) and roof panels made of formed metal sheets based on testing that demonstrated that increased deflection had no impact on performance.
22
Proponent
X	

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A2 Complete Rewrite
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
39‑Special Construction
Section
3109
Rebecca Quinn obo FL Dept Emerg Mgnt
 6883 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Revises Sec 3109 to align with coastal high hazard areas requirements (Zone V) of ASCE 24‑14 Flood Resistant Design and Construction (referenced Sec 1612), while retaining specific requirements for CCCL that flow from Ch 161, FS or were requested by DEP.
39
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A4 & G1
Complete Rewrite
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
35‑Referenced Standards
Section
35
Dwight Wilkes
 6537 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
To maintain current and past standard editions for products meeting the Product Approval requirements and manufacturers certifications for Florida Products ASTM VIEW LINK TO STANDARDS: http://www.astm.org/florida‑building‑codes
35
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A6
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
A5 Withdrawn
11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
SubCode:
Residential
Ü

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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  29
Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Structural
 21
5‑Floors
Section
502
T Stafford
 6714 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal deletes the prescriptive wood framing requirements that do not apply to high wind areas.
5
Proponent

X
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
11 Yes – 0 No

A4
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
6‑Wall Construction
Section
602
T Stafford
 6724 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Deletes the prescriptive wood framing construction provisions for wall framing that do not apply to high wind areas.
6
Proponent

X
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

11 yes – 0 No

A1
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
Section
609.2
Joseph Belcher
 6813 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Adds provisions for custom one‑of‑a‑kind doors.
6
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
7 Yes – 4 No failed

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
Section
609.9
Joseph Belcher
 6814 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Adds provisions allowing interchanging of door components.
6
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W

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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  29
Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Structural
 21
Section
609
Joseph Belcher
 6896 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Carries forward Florida specific amendments adding reference to masonry rough openings; adding door component interchangeability; adding optional exterior door component testing.
6
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
11 Yes – 0 no

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
8‑Roof‑Ceiling Construction
Section
802
T Stafford
 6740 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Deletes the prescriptive wood framing construction provisions for roof framing that do not apply to high wind areas.
8
Proponent

X
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
11 Yes – 0 no

A1
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
SubCode:
Test Protocols
Ü
1‑125
Section
5.1.1
Vincent Sagan
 6611 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
The proposal revises the requirement for the deflection of structural wall panels (siding) and roof panels made of formed metal sheets based on testing that demonstrated that increased deflection had no impact on performance.
1
Proponent
X	

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
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