Chart #1 Tracking Chart with TAC Action:  Accommodate Florida Specific Need

2018 International Residential Code – Building - Electrical – Electrical TAC	
Mods requested to be pulled from consent agenda	

Joe Belcher- FHBA N/W (# of mods 2) – (withdrawn)
     RB164-16
     RB171-16

RCCIWG (# of mods 1) – (Mod was not pulled for individual consideration)
     RB171-16
	
Total # of mods in chart = 2
Total # of un-pulled mods= 0

2018 International Residential Code – Electrical – Accommodate Florida Specific Need
Electrical TAC 

IRC-B
 Code Change No.	IRC-B
Section 	Change Summary b/t 2015 IRC-B and 2018 IRC-B	Change Summary b/t 2017 IRC-B and 2018 IRC-B	Staff comments	
					
RB164-16
▀ ▀ ▀	R324.3, R324.3.1, R324.4, R324.4.1, R324.5, R324.5.1, R324.5.2 (New), R907, R907.1,
R907.2, R907.3, R907.4, R907.5, R909, R909.1, R909.2, R909.3	Modifies Sections R324.3 “Photovoltaic systems”, R324.3.1 “Equipment listings”, R324.4 “Rooftop-mounted photovoltaic systems”, R324.4.1 “Structural requirements”, R324.4.1.1 “Roof live load”, R324.4.1.2 “Wind resistance”, R324.4.2 “Fire classification”, R324.4.3 “Roof penetrations”, R324.5 “Building-integrated photovoltaic systems”, R324.5.1 “Photovoltaic shingles”, Section R907 “ROOFTOP-MOUNTED PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL SYSTEMS”. Adds new Section R324.5.2 “Fire classification”. 

Deletes Section R907.4 “Installation”, R907.5 “Photovoltaic panels and modules”, SECTION R909 “ROOFTOP-MOUNTED PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL SYSTEMS”.

Proposal RM98-13 established R324, which was intended to consolidate and organize all the requirements, with
necessary section revisions and section additions, in an easily-used format that assists the user to find all the applicable requirements – fire, electrical, structural, plumbing, and mechanical – related to solar thermal and photovoltaic systems. The intent of this proposal is to address redundant code requirements and consolidate/reorganize requirements that were also included in Chapter 9 during the last code cycle. These changes will help to address any confusion regarding the installation of photovoltaic systems.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction. The proposal clarifies the applicable requirements for photovoltaic systems.
	Same as change between 2015 IRC-B and 2018 IRC-B

		
RCCIWG – Comment

Impactful (Explain) 
No cost increase.

	TAC Action

x

Accommodate Florida Specific Need:
YES (Select Criteria)                                   NO: 

x

x

 

x

a.  b.  c.      d.  e.  f. 

Vote 10 y – 0 N

Others (Explain):	Commission Action

x

Accommodate Florida Specific Need:
YES (Select Criteria)                                   NO: 

x

x

 

x

a.  b.  c.      d.  e.  f. 

Others (Explain):		
TAC	
Commission	

    No Action Needed	

	

	

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RB171-16
▀ ▀ ▀   ▲▲▲  	R201 (New), R327.1 (New), R327.2 (New), R327.3 (New), R327.4 (New), R327.5 (New),
R327.6 (New)	Adds definition “BATTERY SYSTEM, STATIONARY STORAGE.” Adds new Section R327 “STATIONARY STORAGE BATTERY SYSTEMS”. Adds new standard “A review of the standard(s) proposed for inclusion in the code, UL 9470-2014, Outline of Investigation for Energy Storage Systems and Equipment.” 

An increased number of electrical energy storage systems (ESS) utilizing stationary storage batteries are appearing on the market to help meet the energy needs of society. This proposal does not mandate that ESS or stationary battery storage systems be provided, but includes basic safety requirements that should be applied if such systems are provided.  The code change was further modified by the Committee.  The modification limits the application to areas other than habitable spaces in dwelling units. This technology already exists and we need something to move it forward in a safe way.

Cost Impact: Will increase the cost of construction.
Any cost increases for code compliant installations will be minimal, provide the equipment is installed per NFPA 70 which will require an inverter and other code mandated criteria. Listed ESS units are currently available and the proposal allows for non- listed ESS installations also.
	Same as change between 2015 IRC-B and 2018 IRC-B		
RCCIWG – Comment

X

Impactful (Explain) 
When this application is utilized there will be a minimal increase if AHJ is not insuring the standards are being met.

	TAC Action

x

Accommodate Florida Specific Need:
YES (Select Criteria)                                   NO: 

x

x

 

x

a.  b.  c.      d.  e.  f. 

Vote 10 y – 0 n

Others (Explain):	Commission Action

x

Accommodate Florida Specific Need:
YES (Select Criteria)                                   NO: 

x

x

 

x

a.  b.  c.      d.  e.  f. 

Others (Explain):		
TAC	
Commission	

    No Action Needed	

	

	

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