Page 1 of 5
3/1/2016
Mechanical
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:
Mechanical
TAC:
 21 
SubCode
Building
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

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

SubCode
Energy Conservation
4‑[RE] ‑ Residential Energy Efficiency
Section
402.4.1.2
Joseph Belcher
 6820 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Modify air leakage rate.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
402.4
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

SubCode
Mechanical
2‑Definitions
Section
202
Amanda Hickman
 6384 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Adds definition for LOCKING‑TYPE TAMPER‑RESISTANT CAP.
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W = Withdrawn    I = Insufficient (incomplete or does not meet criteria)

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3/1/2016
Mechanical
1st 45 Day Comment Period
Total Mods for this TAC:
Mechanical
TAC:
 21 
4‑Ventilation
Section
401.2
Cheryl Harris
 6989 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Eliminates mandatory outside air mechanical ventilation for residential dwellings based on an artificially set air exchange rate.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
403.2
Ippolito Michael
 6366 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Allows for reduction in minimum Outside Airflow Rate. Creates agreement with proposed Mod to SBC‑Building‑453.15.5.  Provides uniform method of application by Engineer and verification by Building Code Official. Complies with intent of ASHRAE 62.1.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
403.3.2.1
Cheryl Harris
 7009 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Changes the intent of mechanical ventilation from mandatory to optional.
4
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

5‑Exhaust Systems
Section
505.2
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6975 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Modify exhaust hood makeup air requirements.
5
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

6‑Duct Systems
Section
601.6
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6750 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Balanced return air requirement and exceptions.
6
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
Mechanical
1st 45 Day Comment Period
Total Mods for this TAC:
Mechanical
TAC:
 21 
Section
603.7
Cheryl Harris
 7010 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
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.
6
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

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

NAR

I
Pending Review

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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

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

SubCode
Residential
2‑Definitions
Section
202
Amanda Hickman
 6385 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Adds definition for LOCKING‑TYPE TAMPER‑RESISTANT CAP.
2
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

3‑Building Planning
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
Mechanical
1st 45 Day Comment Period
Total Mods for this TAC:
Mechanical
TAC:
 21 
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

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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

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Section
1411.8
Cheryl Harris
 7015 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Exempts locking caps on refrigerant ports on residential outside equipment if the port is inside the cabinet and not generally accessible.
14
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

15‑Exhaust Systems
Section
1502.4.1
Cheryl Harris
 7017 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Corrects description of 0.0157 inches (0.3950 mm) thickness to Galvanized Metal Duct Gauge.
15
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
1503.2
Cheryl Harris
 7019 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
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.
15
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
Mechanical
1st 45 Day Comment Period
Total Mods for this TAC:
Mechanical
TAC:
 21 
Section
1503.4
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6937 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Modify exhaust hood makeup air requirements.
15
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

Section
1506.2
Cheryl Harris
 7020 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
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
15
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

W

16‑Duct Systems
Section
1602.3
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6748 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Balanced return air requirement and exceptions.
16
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Pending Review

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