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3/1/2016
Energy
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:
Energy
TAC:
 57 
SubCode
Energy Conservation
10‑Appendix RD
Section
RD
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6984 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
New ANSI duct testing Standard for Table R402B.
Appendix
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

1‑[CE] ‑ Scope and Administration
Section
C101.4.2
Eric Lacey
 6930 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal modifies the categories of exempt buildings to be consistent with Florida Statutes.
1
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

1‑[RE] ‑ Scope and Administration
Section
R101.4.2
Eric Lacey
 6932 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal modifies the categories of exempt buildings to be consistent with Florida Statutes.
1
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

2‑[CE] ‑ Definitions
Section
C202
Dwight Wilkes
 6561 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
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.
2
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

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W = Withdrawn    I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)

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Energy
1st 45 Day Comment Period
Total Mods for this TAC:
Energy
TAC:
 57 
Section
C202
Roger LeBrun
 6580 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Improve correlation with the Building Code regarding Fenestration definitions
2
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
C202
Eric Lacey
 6929 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal updates and clarifies the definition of &quot;Replacement.&quot;
2
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

2‑[RE] ‑ Definitions
Section
R202
Dwight Wilkes
 6558 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
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.
2
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
R202
Roger LeBrun
 6582 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Improve correlation with the Residential Code regarding Fenestration definitions
2
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

3‑[RE] ‑ General Requirements
Section
R103.1.1.2.1
Joseph Belcher
 7079 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Reinstate requirement to send in energy forms.
3
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

4‑[CE] ‑ Commercial Energy Efficiency
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
Energy
1st 45 Day Comment Period
Total Mods for this TAC:
Energy
TAC:
 57 
Section
C402.1.3
Mark Nowak
 6538 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Creates cost effective prescriptive R‑values for buildings.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
C402.4
Eric Lacey
 6925 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal maintains the commercial fenestration SHGC requirement that currently applies under the 5th Edition Code.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
C403.2.12.3
Amanda Hickman
 7003 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Revises label requirement for Fan efficiency grade (FEG) requirements.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
C403.2.3
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 7021 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Make sure code is consistent with federal heating and cooling equipment efficiency minimums.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
C405.6.3
Gary Beaumont
 6782 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Change C405.6.3 to read the same as ASHRAE 90.1‑2013
Addendum c 8.4.1 Voltage Drop. The conductors for feeders and branch circuits combined shall be sized for maximum of 5% voltage drop total.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

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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Energy
1st 45 Day Comment Period
Total Mods for this TAC:
Energy
TAC:
 57 
Section
C407.5.1
Dwight Wilkes
 6563 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Correct an inconsistency in the 2015 IECC related to skylights.
This code change is also being proposed for the 2018 IECC.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

4‑[RE] ‑ Residential Energy Efficiency
Section
R202
Eric Lacey
 6928 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Revises the definition of Replacement to include thermal envelope components.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

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

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
R402.1.2
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6980 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Limit prescriptive compliance glazed fenestration area as a fraction of total house conditioned area.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
R402.1.4
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6981 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Limit prescriptive U‑factor Alternative compliance glazed fenestration area as a fraction of total house conditioned area.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

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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Energy
1st 45 Day Comment Period
Total Mods for this TAC:
Energy
TAC:
 57 
Section
R402.1.5
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6982 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Limit prescriptive Total UA Alternative compliance glazed fenestration area as a fraction of total house conditioned area.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
R402.3.1
Joseph Belcher
 6805 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Adds definition for Projection Factor; Adds new section addressing projection factor for residential construction.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
R402.4.1.2
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6573 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Raise residential building air leakage rate limit and provide air leakage testing standard.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
R402.4.1.2
Joseph Belcher
 6820 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Modify air leakage rate.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
R402.4
Joseph Belcher
 6806 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Permit air leakage testing of low‑rise R‑2 as permitted for commercial.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

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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Energy
1st 45 Day Comment Period
Total Mods for this TAC:
Energy
TAC:
 57 
Section
R403.2.2
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6764 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
New ANSI duct testing Standard.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
R403.3
Cheryl Harris
 6992 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Changes insulation size from R8 to R6 for supply and return ducts in attics.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
R403.5.6.2
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6985 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Make sure code is consistent with federal water heating equipment efficiency minimums.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
R403.6
Cheryl Harris
 7006 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Clarifies the wording “other approved means of ventilation”; 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.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
R403.7.1.1
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6938 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Variable capacity equipment sizing exception.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

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
Energy
1st 45 Day Comment Period
Total Mods for this TAC:
Energy
TAC:
 57 
Section
R403.7
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6983 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Keep 2015 IECC heating and cooling equipment efficiency requirements.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
R405.2
Eric Lacey
 6934 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal adds an important thermal envelope backstop to the simulated performance alternative.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
R405.3
Roger LeBrun
 6578 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Florida Supplement ‑ errata to correct superseded reference
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
R405.3
Eric Lacey
 6923 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Updates the baseline efficiency assumption for air conditioning units in the performance path, consistent with federal standards.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
R405.4.2.1
Cheryl Harris
 7007 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Clarifies compliance by Performance method utilizing “Worst Case” 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.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

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
Energy
1st 45 Day Comment Period
Total Mods for this TAC:
Energy
TAC:
 57 
Section
R405.5.2
Mark Nowak
 6426 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Allows equipment efficiency to be based on the proposed design in the simulated performance compliance path.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
R405.5.2
Dwight Wilkes
 6562 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
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.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
R405.5.2
Dwight Wilkes
 6564 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Errata to reinsert and update text removed by mistake from the 2015 IECC
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
R405.5.2
Joseph Belcher
 6821 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Modify air leakage rate for Standard Reference Design.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
R405.5.2
Eric Lacey
 6927 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal removes excess language in the performance path related to homes not tested for air leakage.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

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
Energy
1st 45 Day Comment Period
Total Mods for this TAC:
Energy
TAC:
 57 
Section
R405.5.2
Eric Lacey
 6935 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
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.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
R405.5
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6765 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
New ANSI duct testing Standard.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
R405.5
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6920 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Modify Table R405.5.2(1) proposed design, non‑tested air exchange rate.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
R405.5
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6998 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Proposed design non‑tested duct leakage Qn for performance compliance calculations.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
R405.7.4
Roger LeBrun
 6579 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Recognition of venting skylights in the cross ventilation option
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

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
Energy
1st 45 Day Comment Period
Total Mods for this TAC:
Energy
TAC:
 57 
Section
R405.7.6
Eric Lacey
 6924 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Eliminates the inaccurate performance path credit for ceiling fans.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
R405
David Yarbrough
 7004 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Modification to require use of area averaged emittance when evaluating the performance of approved attic radiant barrier systems or assemblies. The area averaged emittance is used in the calculation
of radiant heat transfer.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
R406.3
Eric Lacey
 6933 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Clarifies that on‑site power production does not factor into the calculation of the Energy Rating Index.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
R406.6.1
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6576 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Energy Rating Index software tool specification
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
R406
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6727 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Energy Rating Index inconsistency correction and Standard
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

5‑[RE] ‑ Existing Building
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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Energy
1st 45 Day Comment Period
Total Mods for this TAC:
Energy
TAC:
 57 
Section
R502
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 7077 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Clarify simulated performance compliance for additions and add Energy Rating Index compliance alternative for additions.
5
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

2717‑[CE] Reference Standards
Section
1
Jennifer Hatfield
 7063 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Corrects Association information, updates APSP‑14 Standard to latest edition, and corrects code section number.
C6
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

2717‑[RE] Reference Standards
Section
1
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6577 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Add ANSI/RESNET/ICC 380‑2016 Standard as residential building air leakage testing reference and delete the existing reference.
R6
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
1
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6728 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Add ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301‑2014 and Addendum A‑2015 Standards references.
R6
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
1
Jennifer Hatfield
 7064 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Updates the APSP‑14 Standard to latest edition and corrects title and edition of the APSP‑15 Standard.
R6
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

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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Energy
1st 45 Day Comment Period
Total Mods for this TAC:
Energy
TAC:
 57 
SubCode
Existing Building
7‑Alterations ‑ Level 1
Section
701.2
Michael Goolsby
 6411 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Prevent Reduction of Energy Efficiency when a building is entirely exempt from the FBC, Energy Efficiency volume.
7
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

SubCode
Residential
3‑Building Planning
Section
303.4
Joseph Belcher
 6819 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Modify air changes triggering whole house mechanical ventilation.
3
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

14‑Heating and Cooling Equipment and Appliances
Section
1401.1
Joseph Belcher
 6816 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Adds reference to AHU in attics in FBC‑EC.
14
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

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