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Total Mods for this report:  112
Approved as Submitted
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 20
SubCode:
Building
Ü
23‑Wood
Section
2304.12.2.6
Paul Coats
 7448 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Introduces a new section which requires ventilation openings in enclosed wood floor framing when the floor supports an exterior balcony or walking surface that is exposed to the weather.
23
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A2
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

8 Yes – 3 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
25‑Gypsum Board,Gypsum Panel Products and Plaster
Section
2510.3
George Starks
 7433 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Seeks to update the Referenced Standards to the current published versions: C 926‑18b and C 1063‑18b. Significant clarifications and reorganization, to produce more user‑friendly documents, have been incorporated since the 15a and 15b versions of these standards.
25
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
31‑Special Construction
Section
3111
Bryan Holland
 7365 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposed modification updates requirement for solar energy systems in the FBC‑B.
31
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1+A2+ Oiginal
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
SubCode:
Residential
Ü
2‑Definitions

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Total Mods for this report:  112
Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 20
Section
202
Craig Conner
 8383 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This adds definition of moisture diffusion port.
2
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
3‑Building Planning
Section
324.4.1
Michael Savage
 7493 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal is intended to clarify and correct the requirements for design loads for roofs with PV panels.The text is technically incorrect because it implies the PV panels themselves would be considered as live load.
3
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action
XX

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
Section
301.2.1
T Stafford
 8144 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal is intended to clarify the limits for using the prescriptive (non‑high) wind criteria that&#39;s been carried forward in the FBCR from the IRC.
3
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A2 + A3 + Original
Staff to correlate
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
4‑Foundations
Section
408.3
Ann Russo8
 7655 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This change adds an option for dehumidification for unvented crawl spaces.
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action
XX

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
5‑Floors

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Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 20
Section
502.2
T Stafford
 8147 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal is intended to clarify the limits for using the prescriptive (non‑high) wind criteria that&#39;s been carried forward in the FBCR from the IRC.
5
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A2 + Original
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
6‑Wall Construction
Section
602.3
Paul Coats
 8010 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Minor editorial corrections, updates, correlations, and added options to Table 602.3(1) Fastener Schedule.
6
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
G1 (NAR)
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
Section
602.3
Paul Coats
 8073 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Adds a standardized ring shank nail to the roof sheathing row of the fastener schedule Table R602.3(1)
6
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
G1(NAR)
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
Section
602.3
T Stafford
 8151 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal is intended to clarify the limits for using the prescriptive (non‑high) wind criteria that&#39;s been carried forward in the FBCR from the IRC.
6
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1 + Original
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
7‑Wall Covering

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Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 20
Section
703.8.4
Ann Russo8
 7627 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This code change proposal is a clarification of the existing code language. It is intended to acknowledge and reflect more closely the common practice used in the field for the construction of anchored stone and masonry veneer construction.
7
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action
XX

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
Section
703.7
George Starks
 7713 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Seeks to update the Referenced Standards to the current published versions: C 926‑18b and C 1063‑18b. Significant clarifications and reorganization, to produce more user‑friendly documents, have been incorporated since the 15a and 15b versions of these standards.
7
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1 + Original
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
Section
704
T Stafford
 7821 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
A new stand alone section is proposed for soffits with new language addressing other common materials and a new prescriptive option for wood structural panel soffits.
7
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A2
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
Section
703.16
Ann Russo8
 7945 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal updates the table values to a consistent rounding approach by rounding the values down to the nearest 0.05&quot; to address actual thicknesses of foam sheathing materials that often vary from nominal dimensions such as 0.5&quot;, 1&quot;, 1.5&quot;, 2&quot;, 3&quot;, and 4&quot;.
7
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action
XX

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
8‑Roof‑Ceiling Construction

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Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 20
Section
802.2
T Stafford
 8150 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal is intended to clarify the limits for using the prescriptive (non‑high) wind criteria that&#39;s been carried forward in the FBCR from the IRC.
8
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1 + Original
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
9‑Roof Assemblies
Section
905
Andy Williams
 7967 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Addition of Wind Resistance testing ASTM D3161 to measure metal roof shingle wind resistance performance
9
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A2 + Original
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
46‑Reference Standards
Section
46
Bonnie Manley
 7991 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal is one in a series adopting the latest generation of AISI standards for cold‑formed steel.
46
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1 + Original
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
SubCode:
Test Protocols
Ü
TAS‑131

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Total Mods for  Structural in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Structural
 20
Section
1
Chadwick Collins
 8285 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
HVHZ roofing updates
TAS 131
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

Withdrawn by proponent in writing/Fischer

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
Section
1
Chadwick Collins
 8286 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
HVHZ roofing updates
TAS 131
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

Withdrawn by proponent in writing.

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Structural
 92
SubCode:
Building
Ü
2‑Definitions
Section
202
Joseph Crum
 7381 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal revises the definitions of fenestration and vertical fenestration in the FBCB and FBCR, for consistency with the IECC, and each other.
2
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G3-5
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W

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Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Structural
 92
Section
202
Ann Russo5
 7498 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal revises the definitions of fenestration and vertical fenestration for consistency. It places the most distinguishing characteristics of fenestration in the main definition of that product type, and further distinguishes between vertical fenestration, and skylights and sloped glazing.
2
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1-3
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
202
Ann Russo5
 7502 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This revision clarifies the types of products that are included in the category of &quot;skylights&quot; and brings the Energy Code more closely in alignment with the Building and Residential Codes. It clarifies which products fall under the category of &quot;skylight&quot;, and which do not.
2
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1-4
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
202
Ann Russo5
 7520 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal revises the definitions of fenestration and vertical fenestration for consistency. It places the most distinguishing characteristics of fenestration in the main definition of that product type, and further distinguishes between vertical fenestration, and skylights and sloped glazing.
2
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
G1-2
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
202
Ann Russo5
 7535 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
To make definitions in both the Building and Residential of vapor retarder class more consistent by adding reference to Procedure A of ASTM E96.
2
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1-3
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W

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Total Mods for this report:  112
Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Structural
 92
Section
202
Ann Russo5
 7606 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
The word &quot;membrane&quot; is superfluous. The definition applies to the vapor permeance property of any material. It has no need to be limited to &quot;membranes&quot;.
2
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
202
John Woestman
 8249 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Revise definition of Vapor Retarder Class to specify Procedure A of ASTM e96.
2
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1-2
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
16‑Structural Design
Section
1626
Amanda Hickman
 7982 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This modification revises and adds language to Section 1626 of the Florida Building Code.
16
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A3 Handout
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
17‑Structural Tests and Special Inspections
Section
1708.1
Ann Russo4
 8057 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This is an editorial tune‑up of the in‑situ load tests. The first change deletes a superfluous phrase. The second change (deletion of 1708.2) is intended to eliminate a duplicative provision. The third change (addition of the word &quot;material&quot; in two locations)
17
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
18‑Soils and Foundations

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Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Structural
 92
Section
1803.3
Hill Kevin
 7391 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Add settlement to evaluation list
18
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
1803.6
Hill Kevin
 7392 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Adding highly organic and total settlement to foundation recommendations for reporting.
18
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
1803.5.3
Hill Kevin
 7396 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Adding highly organic soil to be tested (in addition to expansive soils) and defines highly organic soil.
18
Proponent

XXX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

A1
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
1804.6
Hill Kevin
 7397 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Increasing minimum existing in‑place soil density from 90 to 95 percent to not require an approved report.
18
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W

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Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Structural
 92
Section
1806.2
Hill Kevin
 7398 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Lower the presumptive bearing capacity for sandy soils from 2000psf to 1500psf.  Florida soils, often with shallow water table, often do not meet 2000psf allowable bearing capacity with sufficient safety factor and a case can be made that there is no safety factor at all in certain circumstances.
18
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

1 Yes – 10 No

G1
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
1808.2
Hill Kevin
 7399 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Adding requirements for design of foundations to include allowance for total settlement (not just differential settlement) and organic soils.
18
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
1808.6
Hill Kevin
 7401 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Adds highly organic soils to expansive soils requiring special attention during foundation design.
18
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
1808.6.1
Hill Kevin
 7402 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Adding consideration for highly organic soils to foundation design.
18
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W

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Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Structural
 92
Section
1808.6.2
Hill Kevin
 7403 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Adds highly organic soils to expansive soils already in the code.
18
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
1808.6.3
Hill Kevin
 7404 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Adds removal of highly organic soils to the expansive soils of this section.  Both soil types have similar needs for removal.
18
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
1808.6.4
Hill Kevin
 7405 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Adds clarification that soil stabilization plans must be designed by a PE.  Also adds acceptance of underpinning in lieu of removal as acceptable technique for expansive and organic soil mitigation which also must be designed by a PE.
18
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
1809.2
Hill Kevin
 7406 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Clarifies the types of soils that foundations may be built upon.  Primarily removes &quot;undisturbed&quot; soil as being allowed.  Undisturbed soil in Florida is typically too loose to properly support a foundation.
18
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W

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Total Mods for this report:  112
Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Structural
 92
Section
1809.4
Hill Kevin
 7407 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Require footing depth 12&quot; below final grade rather than 12&quot; below undisturbed ground surface.  Coincides with Mod 7406 to remove &quot;undisturbed soil&quot; from the Code as it doesn&#39;t apply to Florida soils.
18
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
1810.3.3.1.4
Dale Biggers
 8141 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
The only change is a modification of wording for clarification. There is no change to the substance of the paragraph. 
  This modification has been incorporated into IBC 2018.
18
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1-2

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
22‑Steel
Section
2201
Bonnie Manley
 7277 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This clarifies the relationship between the main body of Chapter 22 and the HVHZ provisions of Chapter 22.
22
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action
XX

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
2211
Bonnie Manley
 7455 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal is one in a series adopting the latest generation of AISI standards for cold‑formed steel.
22
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A3 
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

10 Yes – 1 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W

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Total Mods for this report:  112
Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Structural
 92
Section
2214
Bonnie Manley
 8072 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Clarifies application of requirements in Chapter 22.
22
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
23‑Wood
Section
2308.2.3
Rick Hopkins
 7460 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal makes it clear that a concrete slab on grade can be used in conjunction with conventional light‑frame construction and that the 40 psf live load limit for floors would not apply.  The modification places a practical limit of 125 psf for the slab on grade live load.
23
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
2308.4.1.1
Paul Coats
 8258 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Replacement table for T2308.4.1.1(1) Header and Girder Spans for Exterior Bearing Walls
23
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
2308.4.1.1
Paul Coats
 8260 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Replacement table for T2308.4.1.1(2) Header and Girder Spans for Interior Bearing Walls
23
Proponent

XXXC
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W

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Total Mods for this report:  112
Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Structural
 92
Section
2308.5.5.1
Paul Coats
 8262 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Adds provisions for single‑member headers in exterior walls
23
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
26‑Plastic
Section
2603.12
John Woestman
 8338 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal updates the existing tables by applying a consistent rounding down to the nearest 0.05” for foam sheathing thickness and adds an 18 psf cladding weight category at the request of the brick industry.
26
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

1 Yes – 10 No

G1

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
31‑Special Construction
Section
3115
Joseph Belcher for Bison
 8357 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Adds section for exterior elevated flooring systems.
31
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

3 Yes – 8 No

A2 + A3
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
35‑Referenced Standards
Section
35
Bonnie Manley
 7458 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal is one in a series adopting the latest generation of AISI standards for cold‑formed steel.
35
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W

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Total Mods for this report:  112
Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Structural
 92
Section
35
Borjen Yeh
 7952 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Update the referenced standards published by APA.
35
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A2
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
35
Bonnie Manley
 7997 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal updates the AISI S230 reference to the 2018 edition.
35
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
35
Bonnie Manley
 8113 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Updates the SJI reference documents.
35
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A2 + A3 
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
35
Joseph Belcher for AAF
 8394 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Updates the AAF Guide to Aluminum Construction in High Wind Areas.
35
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Appendix M‑Tsunami‑Generated Flood Hazard

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Total Mods for this report:  112
Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Structural
 92
Section
101
Ann Russo5
 8111 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
The amendments to Appendix M are necessary because the analysis and structural design aspects of FEMA P‑646 (2012) have been superseded by ASCE 7‑2016
Appendix M
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

4 Yes – 7 No

G1-5
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
101.1
Ann Russo5
 8115 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
The amendments to Appendix M are necessary because the analysis and structural design aspects of FEMA P‑646 (2012) have been superseded by ASCE 7‑2016
Appendix M
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

3 Yes – 8 No

G1-4
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
101.2
Ann Russo5
 8117 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
The amendments to Appendix M are necessary because the analysis and structural design aspects of FEMA P‑646 (2012) have been superseded by ASCE 7‑2016
Appendix M
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

4 Yes – 7 No

G1-4
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
101.3
Ann Russo5
 8118 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
The amendments to Appendix M are necessary because the analysis and structural design aspects of FEMA P‑646 (2012) have been superseded by ASCE 7‑2016
Appendix M
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

4 Yes – 7 N0

G2-4
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W

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Total Mods for this report:  112
Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Structural
 92
Section
101.4
Ann Russo5
 8120 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
The amendments to Appendix M are necessary because the analysis and structural design aspects of FEMA P‑646 (2012) have been superseded by ASCE 7‑2016
Appendix M
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

4 Yes – 7 No

G1-3
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
SubCode:
Existing Building
Ü
2‑Definitions
Section
202
Kimberly Gilliam
 8391 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal clarifies the structural provisions of the FBC, Existing Building with the added definition of &quot;risk category&quot; that is drawn from the FBC, Building.
2
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
3‑Provisions for All Compliance Methods
Section
303.3
Steve Szoke
 7840 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Add reference to ACI 562‑19:Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures for evaluation and repair of structural concrete
3
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
G6
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
301.1
Ann Russo4
 8169 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Moves the seismic evaluation and design procedures out of the same section and code hierarchy as the three compliance methods and places it in its own section.
3
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

Withdrawn by proponent.

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W

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Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Structural
 92
4‑Prescriptive Compliance Method
Section
403.5
Harold Barrineau
 7970 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal simplifies and clarifies the wording of corresponding proposals in the Work Area and Prescriptive methods.Current 403.4.1:•Renumber to 403.5.
4
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1-3

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
403.6
Harold Barrineau
 8016 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
[BS] 403.6 Wall anchorage for unreinforced masonry walls in major alterations.
[BS] 907.4.5 Wall anchors for concrete and masonry buildings.
4
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1-4

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
403.6
Harold Barrineau
 8024 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Modify Section Number 403.6 Wall Anchorage.
New Section 403.6.1 Wall anchorage for unreinforced masonry walls in major alterations.
New Section 403.6.2 Wall anchorage for concrete and reinforced masonry walls.
4
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes - No

G1-4

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
403.6
Harold Barrineau
 8051 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
403.6.3 Wall anchorage of unreinforced masonry partitions in major alterations.
907.4.7 Wall anchorage of unreinforced masonry partitions.
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1-4

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W

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Total Mods for this report:  112
Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Structural
 92
Section
407.4
Harold Barrineau
 8075 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
[BS] 407.4 Seismic force‑resisting system.
[BS] 1007.3.1 Seismic force‑resisting system.
4
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1-3

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
401.2
Ann Russo4
 8231 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Removes provisions from Sections 401.2,401.2.2,401.2.3,602.1 &amp; 602.2 that wer already moved to Chapter 3 last cycle
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action
XX

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
401.2.1
Ann Russo4
 8232 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Deletes the &quot;Existing [Building] Materials&quot; and &quot;New and Replacement Materials&quot; sections from Chapters 4 and 6 because they are already inserted in chapter 3.
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action
XX

11 yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
403.4
Ann Russo4
 8241 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Makes editorial changes applying the preferred language from the two parallel sections: 403.4, the referencing 403.9, not 403.5.In 807.5 refer toSections 1609 and 1613.
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

Withdrawn by proponent

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W

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Total Mods for this report:  112
Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Structural
 92
Section
403.4.1
Ann Russo4
 8245 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Revises these provisions more consistent with the work area method which would only address alterations that have reconfigured space over 50% of the building. This proposal limits the area of alterations to the defined term; &quot;work area&quot;
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action
XX

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
403.4.1
Ann Russo4
 8248 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This code change clarifies the work area method as it applies to alterations. The modification makes further simplifications and also substitutes the defined term, &quot;building area&quot;.
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action
XX

11 yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
403.4.1
Ann Russo4
 8250 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Reconciles a substantive difference between the Work Area and Prescriptive Method adding. It adds wind requirements. The Work Area method is preferred, and the Prescriptive method is revised to match.
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action
XX

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
6‑Repairs
Section
602
Ann Russo8
 8380 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
The proposal removes provisions that were already moved to Chapter 3 in the last cycle.  Sections 602.1, and 602.2 are now in Sections 302.3 and 302.4.
6
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

Withdrawn by proponent

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
7‑Alterations ‑ Level 1

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Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Structural
 92
Section
706
Michael Silvers (FRSA)
 7525 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Expands 706.7 Mitigation by eliminating &quot;single family residential&quot; thereby covering all applicable site built structures. It removes the &quot;roofing materials are removed&quot; trigger and replaces it with prescriptive methods already in code.
7
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
606.2.1
Harold Barrineau
 8079 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
[BS] 606.2.1 Repairs for less than substantial structural damage.
606.2.1.1 Snow damage.
7
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1-3

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
10‑Change of Occupancy
Section
1007.1
Harold Barrineau
 8088 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Add new definition as follows: RISK CATEGORY
[BS] 1007.1 Live loads.
[BS] 1007.2 Snow and wind loads. 
[BS] 1007.3.2 Access to Risk Category IV.
10
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1-4

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
1007.2
Harold Barrineau
 8090 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
[BS] 1007.2 Snow and wind loads.
10
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1-3

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W

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SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
WITH COMMENTS
Total Mods for this report:  112
Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Structural
 92
Section
1007.2
Kimberly Gilliam
 8356 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Corrects a mistake in the current reference to risk categories referencing wind or snow categories.
10
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
2901‑Guidelines for the Seismic Retrofit of Existing Buildings
Section
301.2
Harold Barrineau
 8296 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
[BS] A301.2 Scope.
2901
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1-5

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
SubCode:
Residential
Ü
2‑Definitions
Section
202
Joseph Crum
 7214 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal revises the definitions of fenestration and vertical fenestration in the FBC and FBCR, for consistency with the FBCECC, and each other
2
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1-3

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
202
Joseph Crum
 7382 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal revises the definitions of fenestration and vertical fenestration in the FBCB and FBCR, for consistency with the FBCEC, and each other.
2
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G2-4

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W

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SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
WITH COMMENTS
Total Mods for this report:  112
Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Structural
 92
Section
202
Ann Russo5
 7504 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal revises the definitions of fenestration and vertical fenestration for consistency. It places the most distinguishing characteristics of fenestration in the main definition of that product type, and further distinguishes between vertical fenestration, and skylights and sloped glazing.
2
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
G1  Staff to correlate with 7520 
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

11 yes – 0 no

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
202
Borrone Jeanette
 7709 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
add new definitions: COLLAPSIBLE SOILS, COMPRESSIBLE SOILS, EXPANSIVE SOILS
Revise R401.4 Soil tests &amp; R801.3 Roof drainage
2
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1-4

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
4‑Foundations
Section
401.2
Hill Kevin
 7434 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Clarify for all foundation soils, not just fill soils, should be designed, installed, compacted and tested.
4
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
401.4
Hill Kevin
 7435 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Adding highly organic soils to expansive soils to require testing, reducing presumptive load‑bearing values for sandy soils from 2000 to 1500psf (same as proposed change in Building Ch.18, Mod 7398) and defining what complete organic removal is (same as mod 7404 for Building).
4
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W

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SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
WITH COMMENTS
Total Mods for this report:  112
Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Structural
 92
Section
403.1
Hill Kevin
 7514 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Adding &quot;highly organic&quot; to expansive soil requirements and replacing &quot;undisturbed soil&quot; with compacted soil requirements for foundations.
4
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
403.3
Ann Russo8
 7632 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal updates the IRC to be consistent with the latest published design values for insulation materials used on frost‑protected shallow foundations (FPSF), per ASCE 32‑01 Design and Construction of Frost‑Protected Shallow Foundations.
4
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1-2

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
403.1.6
Borrone Jeanette
 7699 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
The change clarifies the anchorage of cold‑formed steel framing with wood sill plates.
4
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
G1-2
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

9 Yes – 2 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
408.3
Craig Conner
 8385 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Additional option for unvented crawlspace dehumidification
4
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
5‑Floors

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SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
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Total Mods for this report:  112
Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Structural
 92
Section
502.6
Ann Russo8
 7657 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This change provides better organization of this section for current construction techniques and improves the organization and the terminology.
5
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1-3

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
507.4
Ann Russo8
 7661 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This code change modifies the decking text approved by the commission in October under change RB198 to permit custom decking materials and custom fasteners.
5
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

A1
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
6‑Wall Construction
Section
609
Borrone Jeanette
 7727 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Add new definition: Impact Protective System and Revise Wind‑borne debris protection and Fenestration testing and labeling
6
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1-4

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
609
Borrone Jeanette
 7731 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Exterior windows and doors shall be capable of resisting the design wind loads specified in Table R301.2(2) adjusted for height and exposure in accordance with Table R301.2(3) or determined in accordance with ASCE 7
6
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1-4

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W

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SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
WITH COMMENTS
Total Mods for this report:  112
Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Structural
 92
Section
602.3
Paul Coats
 8081 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Adjustment to roof sheathing nail spacing in accordance with the criteria of ASCE 7‑10
6
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
602.3
Paul Coats
 8084 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Adjustment to roof sheathing nail spacing in accordance with the criteria of ASCE 7‑16
6
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1-2

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
7‑Wall Covering
Section
702.2.2
Borrone Jeanette
 7716 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
corrects a standard pointer to the installation portion and eliminates erroneous statements about the veneer thickness at the end of the section
7
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1-4

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
702.2.1
Borrone Jeanette
 7719 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Add new standard to Gypsum plaster
7
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1-4

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W

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SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
WITH COMMENTS
Total Mods for this report:  112
Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Structural
 92
Section
702
Ann Russo1
 7833 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Modification correlates the requirements for exterior lath and plaster (stucco) with the requirements of ASTM C926 and C1063 and ACI 524R‑08 Guide to Portland Cement‑Based Plaster
7
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1-4

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
703.2
Ann Russo8
 7943 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal is to remove the exception for accessory buildings and requires them to have the water‑resistive barrier.
7
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

Withdrawn by proponent.

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
703.15.1
John Woestman
 8346 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal updates the existing tables by applying a consistent rounding down to the nearest 0.05” for foam sheathing thickness to better and more efficiently accommodate various foam sheathing products that have actual thickness that vary from nominal thickness currently in the table.
7
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

Withdrawn by proponent

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
703.16.1
John Woestman
 8348 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal updates the existing tables by applying a consistent rounding down to the nearest 0.05” for foam sheathing thickness to better and more efficiently accommodate various foam sheathing products that have actual thickness that vary from nominal thickness currently in the table.
7
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

Withdrawn by proponent

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W

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SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
WITH COMMENTS
Total Mods for this report:  112
Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Structural
 92
Section
703.4
Joseph Belcher for FHBA
 8396 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Modify flashing requirements
7
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
8‑Roof‑Ceiling Construction
Section
806.5
Ann Russo1
 7726 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Editorial improvement.
8
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

Withdrawn by proponent

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
803.2.3
Paul Coats
 8092 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Limits wood structural panel roof sheathing cantilever to no more than 9 inches unless supported by gable overhand framing.
8
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
G1-2         staff to
Correct ‘over hang’
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

11 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
802.5.1
Paul Coats
 8255 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Removes a redundant footnote from Table R802.5.1(9) Rafter/Ceiling Joist Heel Joint Connections
8
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W

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Total Mods for this report:  112
Total Mods for  Structural in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Structural
 92
Section
806.5
Craig Conner
 8378 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This adds expands unvented attic option and adds new materials.
8
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
46‑Reference Standards
Section
46
Bonnie Manley
 7996 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal updates the AISI S230 reference to the 2018 edition.
46
Proponent

XX
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

0 Yes – 11 No

G1

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
46
Joseph Belcher for AAF
 8395 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Updates the AAF Guide to Aluminum Construction in High Wind Areas.
46
Proponent
XX

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A3
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

11 yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
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