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6/30/2016
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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  37
Approved as Modified
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Modified
TAC: 
Energy
 1
SubCode:
Energy Conservation
Ü
4‑[RE] ‑ Residential Energy Efficiency
Mod #
 6924 
Proponent
Eric Lacey
405.7.6
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Modified
Eliminates the inaccurate performance path credit for ceiling fans.
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Approved as Submitted
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 24
SubCode:
Energy Conservation
Ü
10‑Appendix RD
Mod #
 6984 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
1
Section
10
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
New ANSI duct testing Standard for Table R402B.
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Commission Action

2‑[CE] ‑ Definitions
Mod #
 6561 
Proponent
Dwight Wilkes
202
Section
2
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This code change is also being proposed for the 2018 IECC.
This revision clarifies the types of products that are included in the category of “skylights” and brings the Florida Building Code: Energy Conservation (Commercial) in closer alignment with the Florida Building Code: Building.
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2‑[RE] ‑ Definitions

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  37
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 24
Mod #
 6558 
Proponent
Dwight Wilkes
202
Section
2
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This revision clarifies the types of products that are included in the category of “skylights” and 
brings the Florida Building Code: Energy Conservation (Residential) in closer alignment with the 
Florida Building Code: Residential.
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3‑[RE] ‑ General Requirements
Mod #
 7079 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
103.1.1.2.1
Section
3
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Reinstate requirement to send in energy forms.
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4‑[CE] ‑ Commercial Energy Efficiency
Mod #
 6563 
Proponent
Dwight Wilkes
407.5.1
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Correct an inconsistency in the 2015 IECC related to skylights.
This code change is also being proposed for the 2018 IECC.
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Commission Action

Mod #
 7003 
Proponent
Amanda Hickman
403.2.12.3
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Revises label requirement for Fan efficiency grade (FEG) requirements.
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4‑[RE] ‑ Residential Energy Efficiency

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  37
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 24
Mod #
 6426 
Proponent
Mark Nowak
405.5.2
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Allows equipment efficiency to be based on the proposed design in the simulated performance compliance path.
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Mod #
 6562 
Proponent
Dwight Wilkes
405.5.2
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
The net result of these changes is to produce a more accurate Standard Reference Design energy determination, particularly when skylights are planned for the actual building.
Summary

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Commission Action

Mod #
 6573 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
402.4.1.2
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Raise residential building air leakage rate limit and provide air leakage testing standard.
Summary

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Commission Action

Mod #
 6576 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
406.6.1
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Energy Rating Index software tool specification
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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  37
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 24
Mod #
 6578 
Proponent
Roger LeBrun
405.3
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Florida Supplement ‑ errata to correct superseded reference
Summary

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Commission Action

Mod #
 6579 
Proponent
Roger LeBrun
405.7.4
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Recognition of venting skylights in the cross ventilation option
Summary

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Commission Action

Mod #
 6820 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
402.4.1.2
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Modify air leakage rate.
Summary

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Commission Action

Mod #
 6926 
Proponent
Eric Lacey
402.1.1
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Amends the climate zone 1 fenestration U‑factor requirement in Table R402.1.1 to &quot;NR,&quot; consistent with the 2015 IECC.
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Commission Action

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6/30/2016
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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  37
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 24
Mod #
 6927 
Proponent
Eric Lacey
405.5.2
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposal removes excess language in the performance path related to homes not tested for air leakage.
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Mod #
 6998 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
405.5
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Proposed design non‑tested duct leakage Qn for performance compliance calculations.
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Mod #
 7006 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
403.6
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Clarifies the wording &quot;other approved means of ventilation&quot; to ensure design is not restricted to only mechanical methods.  Allows for ventilation by any means chosen by designer. Clarifies that Mechanical Ventilation is not mandatory.
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Mod #
 7007 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
405.4.2.1
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Clarifies compliance by Performance method utilizing &quot;Worst Case&quot; building Orientation. Software calculation by rotation of building thru 8 cardinal orientations (N, S, E, W, NE, SE, SW, NW) to obtain worst case condition.
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5‑[RE] ‑ Existing Building

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  37
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 24
Mod #
 7077 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
502
Section
5
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Clarify simulated performance compliance for additions and add Energy Rating Index compliance alternative for additions.
Summary

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Commission Action

2717‑[CE] Reference Standards
Mod #
 7063 
Proponent
Jennifer Hatfield
6
Section
2717
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Corrects Association information, updates APSP‑14 Standard to latest edition, and corrects code section number.
Summary

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Commission Action

2717‑[RE] Reference Standards
Mod #
 6577 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
6
Section
2717
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Add ANSI/RESNET/ICC 380‑2016 Standard as residential building air leakage testing reference and delete the existing reference.
Summary

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Commission Action

Mod #
 6728 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
6
Section
2717
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Add ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301‑2014 and Addendum A‑2015 Standards references.
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6/30/2016
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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  37
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 24
Mod #
 7064 
Proponent
Jennifer Hatfield
6
Section
2717
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Updates the APSP‑14 Standard to latest edition and corrects title and edition of the APSP‑15 Standard.
Summary

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Commission Action

SubCode:
Existing Building
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7‑Alterations ‑ Level 1
Mod #
 6411 
Proponent
Michael Goolsby
701.2
Section
7
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Prevent Reduction of Energy Efficiency when a building is entirely exempt from the FBC, Energy Efficiency volume.
Summary

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Commission Action

No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Energy in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Energy
 9
SubCode:
Energy Conservation
Ü
1‑[CE] ‑ Scope and Administration
Mod #
 6930 
Proponent
Eric Lacey
101.4.2
Section
1
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
This proposal modifies the categories of exempt buildings to be consistent with Florida Statutes.
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1‑[RE] ‑ Scope and Administration

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6/30/2016
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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  37
Total Mods for  Energy in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Energy
 9
Mod #
 6932 
Proponent
Eric Lacey
101.4.2
Section
1
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
This proposal modifies the categories of exempt buildings to be consistent with Florida Statutes.
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2‑[CE] ‑ Definitions
Mod #
 6929 
Proponent
Eric Lacey
202
Section
2
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
This proposal updates and clarifies the definition of &quot;Replacement.&quot;
Summary

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Commission Action

4‑[CE] ‑ Commercial Energy Efficiency
Mod #
 6538 
Proponent
Mark Nowak
402.1.3
Section
4
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
Creates cost effective prescriptive R‑values for buildings.
Summary

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Commission Action

4‑[RE] ‑ Residential Energy Efficiency
Mod #
 6805 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
402.3.1
Section
4
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
Adds definition for Projection Factor; Adds new section addressing projection factor for residential construction.
Summary

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Commission Action

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6/30/2016
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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  37
Total Mods for  Energy in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Energy
 9
Mod #
 6923 
Proponent
Eric Lacey
405.3
Section
4
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
Updates the baseline efficiency assumption for air conditioning units in the performance path, consistent with federal standards.
Summary

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Mod #
 6928 
Proponent
Eric Lacey
202
Section
4
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
Revises the definition of Replacement to include thermal envelope components.
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Commission Action

Mod #
 6935 
Proponent
Eric Lacey
405.5.2
Section
4
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
This proposal removes a significant performance path efficiency loophole by removing trade‑offs for cooling, heating, and water heating equipment, consistent with the 2015 IECC.
Summary

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Commission Action

Mod #
 6992 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
403.3
Section
4
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
Changes insulation size from R8 to R6 for supply and return ducts in attics.
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Withdrawn
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Energy in  Withdrawn
TAC: 
Energy
 3
SubCode:
Energy Conservation
Ü
2‑[CE] ‑ Definitions

Page 10 of 10
6/30/2016
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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  37
Total Mods for  Energy in  Withdrawn
TAC: 
Energy
 3
Mod #
 6580 
Proponent
Roger LeBrun
202
Section
2
Chapter
Withdrawn
Improve correlation with the Building Code regarding Fenestration definitions
Summary

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Commission Action

2‑[RE] ‑ Definitions
Mod #
 6582 
Proponent
Roger LeBrun
202
Section
2
Chapter
Withdrawn
Improve correlation with the Residential Code regarding Fenestration definitions
Summary

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Commission Action

4‑[RE] ‑ Residential Energy Efficiency
Mod #
 6821 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
405.5.2
Section
4
Chapter
Withdrawn
Modify air leakage rate for Standard Reference Design.
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