Page 1 of 5
6/30/2016
WITHOUT COMMENTS
Mechanical
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  14
Approved as Submitted
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Mechanical in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Mechanical
 9
SubCode:
Mechanical
Ü
6‑Duct Systems
Mod #
 6750 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
601.6
Section
6
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Balanced return air requirement and exceptions.
Summary
X
AS
AM
   24-0

NAR

I

W
Commission Action

Mod #
 7010 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
603.7
Section
6
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Allows for an alternative material, foil‑faced fiberglass duct in garages that does not compromise fire protection or allow harmful gases to penetrate the dwelling.
Summary
X
AS
AM
   24-0

NAR

I

W
Commission Action

Page 2 of 5
6/30/2016
WITHOUT COMMENTS
Mechanical
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  15
Total Mods for  Mechanical in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Mechanical
 9
Mod #
 7011 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
606
Section
6
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Eliminates duplication of Smoke Detectors in both the supply and return side of air distribution systems and other changes to be in compliance with the Florida Fire Code.
Summary
X
AS
AM
  2nd Calleja
Calleja/Boyer Tac recom 23 yes – 1 no

NAR

I

W
Commission Action

15‑Referenced Standards
Mod #
 7022 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
12345678
Section
15
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Incorporates the National Fire Codes as referenced standards as they are referenced in the Florida Fire Code to ensure consistency between codes.
Summary
X
AS
AM
 2nd calleja
Calleja/boyer TAC recomm 23 yes –0 no

NAR

I

W
Commission Action

SubCode:
Residential
Ü
3‑Building Planning
Mod #
 6819 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
303.4
Section
3
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Modify air changes triggering whole house mechanical ventilation.
Summary
X
AS
AM
   24-0

NAR

I

W
Commission Action

14‑Heating and Cooling Equipment and Appliances
Mod #
 6816 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher
1401.1
Section
14
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Adds reference to AHU in attics in FBC‑EC.
Summary
X
AS
AM
   24-0

NAR

I

W
Commission Action

Page 3 of 5
6/30/2016
WITHOUT COMMENTS
Mechanical
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  15
Total Mods for  Mechanical in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Mechanical
 9
Mod #
 7015 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
1411.8
Section
14
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Exempts locking caps on refrigerant ports on residential outside equipment if the port is inside the cabinet and not generally accessible.
Summary
X
AS
AM
  24-0

NAR

I

W
Commission Action

15‑Exhaust Systems
Mod #
 7019 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
1503.2
Section
15
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Changes the ground clearance for PVC outside pipe from 1&quot; to 8&quot; above grade to allow space for connection of a vent cap or hood when installing a downdraft range vent.
Summary
X
AS
AM
   24-0

NAR

I

W
Commission Action

16‑Duct Systems
Mod #
 6748 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
1602.3
Section
16
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Balanced return air requirement and exceptions.
Summary
X
AS
AM
   24-0

NAR

I

W
Commission Action

No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Mechanical in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Mechanical
 4
SubCode:
Mechanical
Ü
4‑Ventilation
Mod #
 7009 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
403.3.2.1
Section
4
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
Changes the intent of mechanical ventilation from mandatory to optional.
Summary

AS
AM
   24-0

X
NAR

I

W
Commission Action

Page 4 of 5
6/30/2016
WITHOUT COMMENTS
Mechanical
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  15
Total Mods for  Mechanical in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Mechanical
 4
5‑Exhaust Systems
Mod #
 6975 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
505.2
Section
5
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
Modify exhaust hood makeup air requirements.
Summary

AS
AM
   24-0

X
NAR

I

W
Commission Action

SubCode:
Residential
Ü
15‑Exhaust Systems
Mod #
 6937 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
1503.4
Section
15
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
Modify exhaust hood makeup air requirements.
Summary

AS
AM
   24-0

X
NAR

I

W
Commission Action

Mod #
 7020 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
1506.2
Section
15
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
Modifies wording on sizing of duct used for ventilating equipment that allows for designer&#39;s choice of sizing method in accordance with recognized standards
Summary

AS
AM
   24-0

X
NAR

I

W
Commission Action

Withdrawn
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Mechanical in  Withdrawn
TAC: 
Mechanical
 1
SubCode:
Mechanical
Ü
4‑Ventilation

Page 5 of 5
6/30/2016
WITHOUT COMMENTS
Mechanical
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  15
Total Mods for  Mechanical in  Withdrawn
TAC: 
Mechanical
 1
Mod #
 6989 
Proponent
Cheryl Harris
401.2
Section
4
Chapter
Withdrawn
Eliminates mandatory outside air mechanical ventilation for residential dwellings based on an artificially set air exchange rate.
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
X
W
Commission Action

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