Page 1 of 7
3/1/2016
Fire
1st 45 Day Comment Period
1st 45 Day Comment Period: 
2017 Triennial Original Modification 7/1/2015 ‑ 1/3/2016
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 31 
SubCode
Building
2‑Definitions
Section
202
Brad Schiffer
 6797 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Revise definition of Horizontal Exit.
2
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
8 Yes – 0 No
2nd Schock
AS
Section
202
Joseph Belcher
 6898 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Carries forward definition of Means of Escape
2
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
8 Yes – 0 No
2nd Schock
AS
4‑Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy
Section
403.6.1
Brad Schiffer
 6793 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment

Allows 1 Fire Service Access Elevator serving four or less units in R‑2 buildings.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review
X
W

WITHDRAWN by proponent.
Section
407.5
Amanda Hickman
 6383 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
The revision is more consistent with the current level of safety in 2014  FL code.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2 Yes – 6 No
2nd Apfelbeck
NAR no demonstrated Florida specific need and restriction to single family.
7‑Fire and Smoke Protection Features
AS = Approved as Submitted  AM = Approved as Modified  NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation
W = Withdrawn    I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)

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3/1/2016
Fire
1st 45 Day Comment Period
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 31 
Section
717.5.5
Amanda Hickman
 6382 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Deletes exception 2 of section 717.5.5 Smoke barriers in order to maintain the current level of protection provided under the 5th edition of the Florida Building Code.
7
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
1 Yes – 7 No
2nd Apfelbeck
NAR – no Florida specific need.
9‑Fire Protection Systems
Section
908.7
scott waltz
 6770 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Moves exceptions to carbon monoxide protection and alarm placement from section 908.7.2 to 908.7. Exceptions are intended to apply broadly to the alarm requirements for carbon monoxide. The current code appears to limit the application of the exceptions to combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms.
9
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
0 Yes – 8 No
2nd Apfelbeck
NAR – does not meet statutory requirements and may contradict other codes.
10‑Means of Egress
Section
1010.1.10
Jennifer Hatfield
 7075 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Reinstates language from the 2010 Code that was not included in the 5th edition. This is needed to ensure pool safety barrier requirements are addressed and there are not conflicting code requirements.
10
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
6 Yes 2 No
2nd Schock
AS 
Section
1010.1.4.5
Joseph Belcher
 6899 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Carry forward provisions to allow protection of all openings during threat of storm; with clarifying change.
10
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
8 Yes – 0 No
2nd Apfelbeck
AS
Section
1010.1.4.5
Joseph Belcher
 6900 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Carries forward Florida specific amendment allowing protection of all opening during the threat of a storn.
10
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review
X
W

WITHDRAWN by proponent.
AS = Approved as Submitted  AM = Approved as Modified  NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation
W = Withdrawn    I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)

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3/1/2016
Fire
1st 45 Day Comment Period
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 31 
Section
1017.2
Katie McKay
 6409 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Change travel distance for Occupancy S‑1 from 250&#39;  with Sprinkler System to 400&#39; as in 2010 FBC and 2015/5th Edition Florida Fire Prevention Code.
10
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
8 Yes – 0 No
2nd Schock
Possible formatting issues.
AS
SubCode
Mechanical
6‑Duct Systems
Section
606
Cheryl Harris
 7011 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
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.
6
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
6 Yes – 2 No
2nd Apfelbeck
Motion by Apfelbeck to approve A1 as proponent is not here, however, mod meets the Florida specific need and meets the criteria. 2nd Belcher.
AM in support of A1.
15‑Referenced Standards
Section
Ref. Std.
Cheryl Harris
 7022 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Incorporates the National Fire Codes as referenced standards as they are referenced in the Florida Fire Code to ensure consistency between codes.
15
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
4 Yes – 4 No
Motion Belcher that this mod meets the requirements regarding NFPA 90A and 90B. 2nd Bahadori
NAR – no Florida specific need and does not create a conflict.
SubCode
Residential
2‑Definitions
Section
202
Joseph Belcher
 6823 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Modify definition of Fire Separation Distance to include zero lot line.
2
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
8	Yes – 0 No
2nd – Schiffer
AS

AS = Approved as Submitted  AM = Approved as Modified  NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation
W = Withdrawn    I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)

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3/1/2016
Fire
1st 45 Day Comment Period
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 31 
Section
202
Joseph Belcher
 6856 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Modify definition of townhouse to incorporate Ch. 481 F.S.
2
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
8 Yes – 0 No
2nd Apfelbeck
AS
Section
311.3.2
Joseph Belcher
 6810 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Adds exception to requirement for landing at other exterior doors.
2
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
7 Yes – 1 No
2nd – Schock
AS
3‑Building Planning
Section
202
Joseph Belcher
 6913 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Carries forward definition of Means of Escape
3
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
8 Yes – 0 No
2nd Schiffer
AS
Section
302.1
Joseph Belcher
 6799 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Delete Tables R302.1(1) and R302.1(2) and add Table R302.1
3
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
5 Yes – 3 No
2nd – Schock
NAR – does not meet the legal standing under the requirements for strengthening or equivalency of the code, degrades the effectiveness and eliminates an alternative that provides greater level of protection and is not technically justified. Apfelbeck and Bahadori would support if it could be limited to existing platted subdivisions.
Section
302.1
Joseph Belcher
 6822 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Reinstates exception for zero lot line fire separation distance; Substitutes reference to Table R302.1 for reference to Tables R302.1(1) and R302.1(2).
3
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
2nd – Schock    Staff reconcile with previous action
AM unstrike language in R302.1 Exterior Walls  Vote - 5 Yes – 3 No NAR
2 Yes – 6 No NAR on original mod.
Motion to recondiser Schock/Apfelbeck 8 Yes – 0 No  Final Vote – on mod as submitted – 3 yes – 5 No NAR inconsistent with previous action.
AS = Approved as Submitted  AM = Approved as Modified  NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation
W = Withdrawn    I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)

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3/1/2016
Fire
1st 45 Day Comment Period
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 31 
Section
302.1
Joseph Belcher
 7040 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Retains exception from fire‑resistance‑rating for screen enclosure walls.
3
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
8 Yes – 0 No
2nd – Schiffer
AS
Section
302.2
Joseph Belcher
 6852 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Modifies townhouse fire separation requirements to retain Florida specific amendment.
3
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
3 Yes – 5 No
2nd – Schock
NAR - Does not meet the requirements of a-I in standing motion.
Section
302.2
Joseph Belcher
 6861 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Modifies townhouse fire separation requirements to retain Florida specific amendment.
3
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review
X2nd 
W

WITHDRAWN by proponent as duplicate of 6852.
Section
302.3
Joseph Belcher
 7041 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Retains exception for two‑family swellings fire rating of screen enclosure walls.
3
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
8 yes – 0 No
2nd – Apfelbeck
AS
Section
302.5.2
Joseph Belcher
 6808 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Allow Class 0 or Class 1 duct board for dwelling/garage penetration.
3
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
8 Yes – 0 No
2nd Apfelbeck
AS
AS = Approved as Submitted  AM = Approved as Modified  NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation
W = Withdrawn    I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)

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3/1/2016
Fire
1st 45 Day Comment Period
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 31 
Section
310.2
Jeff Inks
 6894 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Incorporates a new section to R310.2 (R3102.5) regarding provisions for EERO window replacement that was approved by ICC for 2015 edition but was inadvertently excluded from the published edition but has been published by ICC for the 2015 edition as an errata.
3
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
x
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
0 yes – 8 No
2nd – Apfelbeck   per Apfelbeck - If Errata has been confirmed and if staff confirms it will be picked up, then this could be approved by Apfelbeck
NAR .
Section
310.4
Joseph Belcher
 6915 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Carries forward provision allowing protection of openings during threat of storm.
3
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review
X
W

WITHDRAWN IN FAVOR OF 6916 by proponent.
Section
310.4
Joseph Belcher
 6916 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Carries forward provision allowing protection of openings during threat of storm with clarifying modification.
3
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
8 Yes – 0 No
2ND Apfelbeck 
AS
Section
311.3.1
Joseph Belcher
 6809 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Retain Florida specific amendment allowing exterior door to swing over step down,
3
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
8 yes – 0 No
2nd – Schiffer
AS  7 yes – 1 No
Motion to reconsider 6809 Apfelbeck 8 yes – 0 No
Original mod AS 
Section
311.7.6
Joseph Belcher
 6811 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Landings for stairways. Add reference to R311,3 for exterior door step down provisions.
3
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
7 Yes – 1 No
2nd – Schiffer
AS
AS = Approved as Submitted  AM = Approved as Modified  NAR = No Affirmative Recommendation
W = Withdrawn    I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)

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3/1/2016
Fire
1st 45 Day Comment Period
Total Mods for this TAC:
Fire
TAC:
 31 
Section
312.1.1
Joseph Belcher
 6801 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Modify measurement for determining where guards are required.
3
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
1 Yes – 7 No
2nd – Schiffer
NAR – does not meet the findings of a – i.
Section
312.2
Joseph Belcher
 6802 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Modify window fall protection provisions.
3
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
1 yes – 7 No
2nd – Schiffer
NAR - Does not meet the requirements of a – i.  Needs to show studies that will support with data and science behind it.  Apfelbeck
Schiffer – show 36 in and reference ASTM F2090.   
Section
325.5
Joseph Belcher
 6803 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Modify wall height requirements; Add P2904 sprinkler system
3
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W
8 Yes – 0 No
2nd – Schock
AS
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