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Total Mods for this report:  132
Approved as Modified
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Modified
TAC: 
Structural
 9
SubCode:
Building
Ü
2‑Definitions
Mod #
 7025 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
202
Section
2
Chapter
Approved as Modified
Carries forward definition of screen enclosure.
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20‑Aluminum
Mod #
 7049 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
20
Section
20
Chapter
Approved as Modified
Brings forward provisions for aluminum structures
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22‑Steel
Mod #
 7001 
Proponent
Randall Shackelford
2210.3
Section
22
Chapter
Approved as Modified
Add section on testing of joist hangers and related connectors for cold formed steel construction.
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23‑Wood
Mod #
 7000 
Proponent
Randall Shackelford
2303.5
Section
23
Chapter
Approved as Modified
Modify section on testing of joist hangers to include testing of related connectors, and to clarify the procedure for testing other connectors.
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Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Modified
TAC: 
Structural
 9
24‑Glass and Glazing
Mod #
 6789 
Proponent
Dwight Wilkes
2411.3.2
Section
24
Chapter
Approved as Modified
To recognize the AAMA Tech Paper on Comparative Analysis of Sliding Glass and Bi‑fold Doors and current AAMA/WDMA/CSA standard (attached)
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SubCode:
Residential
Ü
3‑Building Planning
Mod #
 7048 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
301.2.1.1.1
Section
3
Chapter
Approved as Modified
Carries forward aluminum structure design provisions.
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6‑Wall Construction
Mod #
 6548 
Proponent
Dwight Wilkes
609
Section
6
Chapter
Approved as Modified
Bring forward the labeling and comparative analysis currently in the 5th Edition FBC‑R
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7‑Wall Covering
Mod #
 6739 
Proponent
T Stafford
703.11
Section
7
Chapter
Approved as Modified
Clarifies required design wind pressure rating adjustments for vinyl siding installed over foam plastic sheathing.
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2712‑Reference Standards

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Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Modified
TAC: 
Structural
 9
Mod #
 6535 
Proponent
Dwight Wilkes
44
Section
2712
Chapter
Approved as Modified
To maintain current and past ASTM Standard editions for Products meeting the Product Approval requirements and manufacturers certifications for Florida Products
ASTM VIEW ONLY LINK TO STANDARDS :http://www.astm.org/florida‑building‑codes
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Approved as Submitted
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 114
SubCode:
Building
Ü
2‑Definitions
Mod #
 7023 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
202
Section
2
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Carry forward modification of definition of habitable space; Modified to account for change in AAMA 2100.
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Mod #
 7031 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
202
Section
2
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Carry forward definition of sunroom.
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Commission Action

Mod #
 7071 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
202
Section
2
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Carry forward definition of awning.
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14‑Exterior Walls

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Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 114
Mod #
 6540 
Proponent
Dwight Wilkes
1405.4
Section
14
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Incorporates  industry standards by reference into the Building Code, as was previously done in the 2012 IRC, 2014 FBC‑R and proposals FS164, 165 IBC 2018 into proposed 6th Ed Florida
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Mod #
 7047 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
1404.5
Section
14
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Carries forward and updates changes to AAMA 1402
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Mod #
 7059 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
1404.14
Section
14
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Carries forward reference for soffit labeling.
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16‑Structural Design
Mod #
 6355 
Proponent
Joseph Hetzel
1609.7
Section
16
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
The proposed Table is carried over from the 5th Edition of the Florida Building Code.  V(ult) and equivalent V(asd) wind speeds continue to be both shown for convenience.  NOTE:  Existing Table 1609.7(2) is referenced in the proposed Table.  No changes are proposed to the existing Table.
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Total Mods for this report:  132
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 114
Mod #
 6424 
Proponent
Joe Bigelow
1609
Section
16
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Figure 1609.3(1), 1609.3(2), 1609.3(3) Wind Maps are revised.  To be consistent with the 5th Edition (2014) FBC Wind maps to continue to provide for improved resolution for the maps and to implement the Commission plan to update the 5th Edition (2014) Code
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Mod #
 6539 
Proponent
Dwight Wilkes
1609.1.2
Section
16
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
To provide code section referenced in Chapter 35 for AAMA 506
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Commission Action

Mod #
 6553 
Proponent
T Stafford
1609.1.3
Section
16
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Correlation with ASCE 7‑10.
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Commission Action

Mod #
 6568 
Proponent
T Stafford
1609.1
Section
16
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Clarifies the applicable wind loads for roof overhang soffits
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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  132
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 114
Mod #
 6569 
Proponent
T Stafford
1609.1.1
Section
16
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Clarifies the determination of wind, speed, exposure categories, and opening protection.  Proposed revisions are consistent with the 5th Edition (2014) FBCB
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Mod #
 6571 
Proponent
T Stafford
1609.1.2
Section
16
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Correlation with ASCE 7‑10.
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Mod #
 6575 
Proponent
T Stafford
1609.3
Section
16
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Adds language for consistency with Florida Statutes
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Commission Action

Mod #
 6914 
Proponent
T Stafford
1609.7
Section
16
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Revises rooftop wind loading criteria based on new research in ASCE 7‑16.
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Total Mods for this report:  132
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 114
Mod #
 6917 
Proponent
T Stafford
1620.6
Section
16
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Revises rooftop wind loading criteria based on new research in ASCE 7‑16.
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Commission Action

Mod #
 6939 
Proponent
T Stafford
1609.1.2
Section
16
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Revises the prescriptive wood structural panel exception for opening protection in windborne debris regions based on research performed at the University of Florida.
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Commission Action

Mod #
 6954 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
1609.1.2.4.1
Section
16
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Carries forward added section providing safety factor for testing impact‑resistant coverings.
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Mod #
 6955 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
1609.1.2.4.2
Section
16
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Carries forward requirement for labeling of impact‑resistant coverings.
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Total Mods for this report:  132
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 114
Mod #
 7032 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
1604.3
Section
16
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Carries forward Table 1604.3 Deflection Limits
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Mod #
 7037 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
1609.1.1
Section
16
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Carries forward reference to Section 2002.4 for wind loads for screened enclosures
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Mod #
 7050 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
1604.5
Section
16
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Carries forward Table 1604.5
Summary

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Commission Action

Mod #
 7057 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
1609.1
Section
16
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Carries forward design criteria for exterior wall coverings and soffits and requirement to label soffits.
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17‑Structural Tests and Special Inspections

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Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 114
Mod #
 6356 
Proponent
Joseph Hetzel
1709.5.2
Section
17
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Clarifies testing requirements for garage doors and rolling doors.
Summary

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Commission Action

Mod #
 6357 
Proponent
Joseph Hetzel
1709.5.2.1.1
Section
17
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Inclusion of garage door labeling language.
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Commission Action

Mod #
 6545 
Proponent
Dwight Wilkes
1709.8
Section
17
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Modification to strengthen current deflection limitation by adding language from AAMA TIR‑A11
Summary

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Commission Action

Mod #
 6956 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
1709.8
Section
17
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Carries forward requirements for labeling and installationof impact‑resistant coverings.
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Total Mods for this report:  132
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 114
Mod #
 7056 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
1709.8
Section
17
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Carries forward soffit product approval and labeling requirements.
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Commission Action

19‑Concrete
Mod #
 6585 
Proponent
T Stafford
1909
Section
19
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Reinstates requirements that gable end walls be structurally continuous between points of lateral support. This language currently exists in the 5th Edition (2014) FBCB.
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Commission Action

20‑Aluminum
Mod #
 7033 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
2002.4
Section
20
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Carries forward Table 2002.4
Summary

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Commission Action

Mod #
 7035 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
2002.4
Section
20
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Carries forward Table 2002.4A Height Adjustment Factors
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Commission Action

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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  132
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 114
Mod #
 7042 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
2002.6
Section
20
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Retains sunroom design criteria and updates categories
Summary

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Commission Action

21‑Masonry
Mod #
 6586 
Proponent
T Stafford
2115
Section
21
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Reinstates requirements that gable end walls be structurally continuous between points of lateral support. This language currently exists in the 5th Edition (2014) FBCB.
Summary

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Commission Action

Mod #
 6590 
Proponent
T Stafford
2109.1.1
Section
21
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposal reinstates the limit on using empirical design of masonry to areas where the Vult wind speed is less than 115 mph.
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Commission Action

Mod #
 6826 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
2103.4
Section
21
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Where provided requires horizontal joint reinforcement to be adder type corrosion resistant complying with referenced standards.
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Commission Action

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6/30/2016
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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  132
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 114
Mod #
 6827 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
2105.1
Section
21
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Deletes reference to inspection requirements of Chapter 17, which are Reserved; Adds exception to TMS 402 QA program where plan review and inspection provided by local building department.
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Commission Action

Mod #
 6828 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
2107.1
Section
21
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Updates Section reference; Provides exception from TMS 402 plan review and inspection requirements where services provided by local building department.
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Commission Action

Mod #
 6830 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
2107.6
Section
21
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Clarifies where lateral ties are needed in pilasters.
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Commission Action

Mod #
 6832 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
2108.1
Section
21
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Updates Section reference; Provides exception to plan review and inspection requirements of TMS 402 where services provided by local building department.
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Commission Action

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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  132
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 114
Mod #
 6834 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
2108.1
Section
21
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Changes Section reference to account for Florida specific amendment
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Commission Action

Mod #
 6837 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
2122.1
Section
21
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Add section reference; Update sections referenced in TMS 402.
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Commission Action

Mod #
 6840 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
2122.2.3
Section
21
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Updates section of reference standard; Adds corrosion protection for horizontal joint reinforcement.
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Mod #
 6841 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
21
Section
21
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Clarification and section reference update.
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Commission Action

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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  132
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 114
Mod #
 6842 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
2122.7
Section
21
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Updates sections of referenced standard.
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Mod #
 6843 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
2122.10
Section
21
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Update section reference TMS,
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Commission Action

22‑Steel
Mod #
 6556 
Proponent
Bonnie Manley
2214.3
Section
22
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposal, submitted on behalf of the steel industry, updates the structural steel industry documents.
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Commission Action

Mod #
 6559 
Proponent
Bonnie Manley
2214.3
Section
22
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposal, submitted on behalf of the steel industry, updates the structural steel industry documents.
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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  132
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 114
Mod #
 6567 
Proponent
Thomas Sputo
2214.3.10
Section
22
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Add reference standards for steel roof deck and non‑composite steel floor deck into the HVHZ standards for steel construction.
Summary

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Commission Action

Mod #
 6587 
Proponent
T Stafford
2212
Section
22
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Reinstates requirements that gable end walls be structurally continuous between points of lateral support. This language currently exists in the 5th Edition (2014) FBCB.
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Commission Action

Mod #
 6612 
Proponent
Bonnie Manley
2201.1
Section
22
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposal, submitted on behalf of the steel industry, addresses the design of industrial steel storage racks.
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Commission Action

Mod #
 6613 
Proponent
Bonnie Manley
2214.3
Section
22
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposal, submitted on behalf of the steel industry,
updates the steel industry documents.
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Commission Action

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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  132
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 114
Mod #
 6615 
Proponent
Bonnie Manley
2214.3
Section
22
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposal, submitted on behalf of the steel industry,
updates the steel industry documents.
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Commission Action

Mod #
 6617 
Proponent
Bonnie Manley
2214.3
Section
22
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposal, submitted on behalf of the steel industry,
updates the steel industry documents.
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Commission Action

Mod #
 6619 
Proponent
Bonnie Manley
2215
Section
22
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposal, submitted on behalf of the steel industry,
updates Section 2215 to reflect current industry practice.
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Commission Action

Mod #
 6620 
Proponent
Bonnie Manley
2221.6
Section
22
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposal, submitted on behalf of the steel industry,
corrects the requirements on end support and anchorage
of steel joists.
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Commission Action

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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  132
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 114
Mod #
 6621 
Proponent
Bonnie Manley
2222
Section
22
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposal corrects a reference to Section 2214.3.
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Commission Action

Mod #
 6622 
Proponent
Bonnie Manley
2214.2
Section
22
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposal, submitted on behalf of the steel industry, corrects an outdated term.
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Commission Action

Mod #
 6738 
Proponent
Mark Nowak
2214.3
Section
22
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Updates standards for cold‑formed steel in the HVHZ requirements
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Commission Action

Mod #
 6741 
Proponent
Bonnie Manley
2214.3
Section
22
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposal, submitted on behalf of the steel industry,
updates the steel industry documents.
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Commission Action

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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  132
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 114
Mod #
 6744 
Proponent
Bonnie Manley
2214.3
Section
22
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposal, submitted on behalf of the steel industry,
updates the steel industry documents.
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Commission Action

Mod #
 6775 
Proponent
Mark Nowak
2214.3
Section
22
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Modification replaces an outdates ASTM standard with the appropriate standard.
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Commission Action

23‑Wood
Mod #
 6588 
Proponent
T Stafford
2304.3.4
Section
23
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Reinstates requirements that gable end walls be structurally continuous between points of lateral support. This language currently exists in the 5th Edition (2014) FBCB.
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Commission Action

Mod #
 6593 
Proponent
T Stafford
2308.2.4
Section
23
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposal reinstates the limit on using conventional wood frame construction to areas where the Vult wind speed is less than 115 mph.
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Commission Action

25‑Gypsum Board,Gypsum Panel Products and Plaster

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Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 114
Mod #
 6589 
Proponent
T Stafford
2508.5
Section
25
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Clarifies that the shear values for gypsum board diaphragms are allowable (ASD) values.
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39‑Special Construction
Mod #
 7069 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
3105
Section
39
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Carries forward provisions for awnings and canopies.
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Commission Action

35‑Referenced Standards
Mod #
 6547 
Proponent
Dwight Wilkes
35
Section
35
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Standards needed to support Modification 6540
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Commission Action

Mod #
 6557 
Proponent
Bonnie Manley
35
Section
35
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposal, submitted on behalf of the steel industry, updates the HVHZ structural steel references in Chapter 35.
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Total Mods for this report:  132
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 114
Mod #
 6560 
Proponent
Bonnie Manley
35
Section
35
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposal, submitted on behalf of the steel industry,
updates the HVHZ steel references in Chapter 35.
Summary

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Commission Action

Mod #
 6614 
Proponent
Bonnie Manley
35
Section
35
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposal, submitted on behalf of the steel industry,
updates the HVHZ steel references in Chapter 35.
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Commission Action

Mod #
 6616 
Proponent
Bonnie Manley
35
Section
35
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposal, submitted on behalf of the steel industry,
updates the HVHZ steel references in Chapter 35.
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Mod #
 6618 
Proponent
Bonnie Manley
35
Section
35
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposal, submitted on behalf of the steel industry,
updates the HVHZ steel references in Chapter 35.
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Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 114
Mod #
 6743 
Proponent
Bonnie Manley
35
Section
35
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposal, submitted on behalf of the steel industry,
updates the steel industry documents.
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Mod #
 6747 
Proponent
Bonnie Manley
35
Section
35
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposal, submitted on behalf of the steel industry,
updates the HVHZ steel references in Chapter 35.
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Mod #
 6778 
Proponent
Mark Nowak
35
Section
35
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Replaces an obsolete standard with the appropriate standard from the base code requirements.
Summary

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Mod #
 6844 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
35
Section
35
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Updates ASTM Standards
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Total Mods for this report:  132
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 114
Mod #
 6978 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
35
Section
35
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Adds referenced standard and section reference.
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Mod #
 7038 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
35
Section
35
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Updates AAF Guide to Aluminum Construction in High Wind Areas
Summary

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Mod #
 7067 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
35
Section
35
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Update previously adopted standard.
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SubCode:
Existing Building
Ü
2‑Definitions
Mod #
 6595 
Proponent
T Stafford
202
Section
2
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
New definition is proposed for Chapter 2 for correlation with proposed new Chapter 17 in Mod #6594.
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5‑Classification of Work

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Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 114
Mod #
 6596 
Proponent
T Stafford
510
Section
5
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
New charging language is proposed for the classification of work to provide direction new Chapter 17 proposed in Mod #6594.  This proposal is a correlation with Mod #6594.
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2903‑Guidelines for the Wind Retrofit of Existing
Mod #
 6594 
Proponent
T Stafford
17
Section
2903
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Appendix C is proposed to be deleted.  New Chapter 17 is proposed to be created to address gable end retrofit techniques for existing buildings.  The proposed new chapter is identical to Chapter 17 in the 5th Edition (2014) FBCEB.
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SubCode:
Residential
Ü
2‑Definitions
Mod #
 6807 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
202
Section
2
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Add definition for Decorative Cementitious Finish
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Mod #
 7024 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
202
Section
2
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Carries forward modifications of definition of habitable space; Modifies to refer to definitions now found in base code.
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Total Mods for this report:  132
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 114
Mod #
 7027 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
202
Section
2
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Carries forward definition of screen enclosure definition; Editorial modification to clarify roof of structure application.
Summary

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Mod #
 7028 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
202
Section
2
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Carry forward modification to sunroom definition
Summary

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3‑Building Planning
Mod #
 6358 
Proponent
Joseph Hetzel
301.2.1
Section
3
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Inclusion of garage door wind load table.
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Mod #
 6425 
Proponent
Joe Bigelow
301.2
Section
3
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Delete Figures R301.2(4)A and R301.2(4)B and add Figure R301.2(4) Windmaps to be consistent with the 5th Edition (2014) FBC Wind maps to continue to provide for improved resolution for the maps and to implement the Commission plan to update the 5th Edition (2014) Code
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Total Mods for this report:  132
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 114
Mod #
 6552 
Proponent
T Stafford
301.2.1.6
Section
3
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Correlation with ASCE 7‑10.
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Mod #
 6600 
Proponent
T Stafford
301.2.1.4
Section
3
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposal reinstates the surface roughness and exposure category definitions from the 5th Edition (2014) FBCR that are consistent with the FBCB and ASCE 7‑10.
Summary

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Mod #
 6863 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
301.2.1.1
Section
3
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Carries forward adoption of The MAF Guide to Concrete Masonry Residential Construction in High Wind Areas.
Summary

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Mod #
 6940 
Proponent
T Stafford
301.2.1.2
Section
3
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Revises the prescriptive wood structural panel exception for opening protection in windborne debris regions based on research performed at the University of Florida.
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Total Mods for this report:  132
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 114
Mod #
 7055 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
301.9
Section
3
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Carries forward provisions for design of exterior wall coverings and soffits.
Summary

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4‑Foundations
Mod #
 6701 
Proponent
T Stafford
401.2
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposal reinstates the foundation requirements from the 5th Edition (2014) FBCR.
Summary

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6‑Wall Construction
Mod #
 6359 
Proponent
Joseph Hetzel
609.3
Section
6
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Inclusion of garage door labeling language.
Summary

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Mod #
 6360 
Proponent
Joseph Hetzel
609.4
Section
6
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Clarifies test requirements for garage doors.
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Total Mods for this report:  132
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 114
Mod #
 6478 
Proponent
Jessica Ferris
609.3
Section
6
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposed modification reflects the updated reference of the ANSI/AMD 100 standard.
Summary

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Mod #
 6570 
Proponent
Dwight Wilkes
609.8
Section
6
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
To strengthen deflection limitations by adding language from AAMA TIR‑A11‑04 &amp; TIR‑A11‑15.
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Mod #
 6846 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
606.2.12
Section
6
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Where joint reinforcement provided, requires ladder‑type; Adds corrosion protection for joint reinforcement where provided in exterior walls
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Mod #
 6895 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
606.3
Section
6
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Carries forward masonry opening tolerances
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Total Mods for this report:  132
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 114
Mod #
 6897 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
611
Section
6
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Carries forward provisions adding a section on Impact‑Resistant Coverings.
Summary

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7‑Wall Covering
Mod #
 6729 
Proponent
T Stafford
703.1.2
Section
7
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Clarifies the applicable design wind loads for soffits.
Summary

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Mod #
 6733 
Proponent
T Stafford
703.3
Section
7
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Modifies the prescriptive fastening table for wall coverings to be consistent with the 5th Edition (2014) FBCR. Removes table entries that permit the use of staples.
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Mod #
 6735 
Proponent
T Stafford
703.6.3
Section
7
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Establishes limits for prescriptive attachment of wood shake and shingle wall coverings
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Total Mods for this report:  132
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 114
Mod #
 6736 
Proponent
T Stafford
703.8
Section
7
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposal establishes limits for prescriptive attachment of masonry veneers.
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Mod #
 6737 
Proponent
T Stafford
703.9
Section
7
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Clarifies the EIFS have to be designed or tested for the applicable design wind loads.
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Mod #
 6824 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
703.7.4
Section
7
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Modify time between coats of exterior plaster to allow use of ASTM C 926.
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Mod #
 6825 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
703.7.5
Section
7
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Modify curing time to allow application of ASTM C 926
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8‑Roof‑Ceiling Construction

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Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 114
Mod #
 6745 
Proponent
T Stafford
803.2.3
Section
8
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Requires the use of ring shank nails for roof decking attachment. This language is currently contained in the 5th Edition (2014) FBCR. No new requirements are being proposed.
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2712‑Reference Standards
Mod #
 6508 
Proponent
Jessica Ferris
1.0
Section
2712
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This modification reflects the standard developer&#39;s new organizational name and standard reference.
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Mod #
 6850 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
46
Section
2712
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Update ASTM C 90, C 926, C 1063 to latest editions.
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Mod #
 6862 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
46
Section
2712
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Add MAF Guide to Concrete Masonry Residential Construction in High Wind Areas
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Total Mods for this report:  132
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 114
Mod #
 6979 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
46
Section
2712
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Adds section reference for new section.
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Mod #
 7039 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
46
Section
2712
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Retains and updates Guide to Aluminum Construction in High Wind Areas 2014
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SubCode:
Test Protocols
Ü
1‑100(A)
Mod #
 7088 
Proponent
Michael Fischer
1
Section
1
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
HVHZ roofing updates
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No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Structural
 6
SubCode:
Building
Ü
16‑Structural Design

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Total Mods for this report:  132
Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Structural
 6
Mod #
 6911 
Proponent
T Stafford
1620.6
Section
16
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
Deletes the rooftop loading requirements in the HVHZ that are inconsistent with ASCE 7.
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21‑Masonry
Mod #
 6848 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
2122.8
Section
21
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
Clarifies section and updates sections of adopted standard.
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35‑Referenced Standards
Mod #
 6973 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
35
Section
35
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
Adopts nationally recognized consensus standard; provides reference section.
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SubCode:
Residential
Ü
3‑Building Planning
Mod #
 6697 
Proponent
T Stafford
301.2.1.2
Section
3
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
Corrects a conflict within this section of the code and the referenced table notes.
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7‑Wall Covering

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Total Mods for this report:  132
Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Structural
 6
Mod #
 6463 
Proponent
Joe Bigelow
703.7.5
Section
7
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
Incorporate DS 2015‑84 as required by law
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2712‑Reference Standards
Mod #
 6972 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
46
Section
2712
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
Carries forward adoption and updates of nationally recognized consensus standard.
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Withdrawn
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Structural in  Withdrawn
TAC: 
Structural
 3
SubCode:
Building
Ü
14‑Exterior Walls
Mod #
 6546 
Proponent
Dwight Wilkes
1405.4
Section
14
Chapter
Withdrawn
Incorporates  industry standards by reference into the Building Code, as was previously done in the 2012 IRC, 2014 FBC‑R and proposals FS164, 165 IBC 2018
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16‑Structural Design
Mod #
 6380 
Proponent
Mike Ennis
1609.1.1
Section
16
Chapter
Withdrawn
This code change proposal is being submitted to allow conversion of wind loads calculated using the wind speed maps in ASCE 7 that result in LRFD wind loads to allowable stress design (ASD) wind loads.
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Total Mods for this report:  132
Total Mods for  Structural in  Withdrawn
TAC: 
Structural
 3
21‑Masonry
Mod #
 6591 
Proponent
T Stafford
2109.1.1
Section
21
Chapter
Withdrawn
This proposal reinstates the limit on using empirical design of masonry to areas where the Vult wind speed is less than 115 mph.
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