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Code Administration
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  33
Pending Review
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Code Administration in  Pending Review
TAC: 
Code Administration
 33
SubCode:
Building
Ü
1‑Scope and Administration
Section
104
 7126 
Chapter
Mod #
Clarify that one of the duties of the Building Official is to verify that construction documents are submitted by a licensed and an appropriately qualified registered design professional in addition to verifying that construction documents comply with current codes.
1
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
Dies for lack of 2nd NAR 
Ronald Treharne
Section
104
 7165 
Chapter
Mod #
Clarify that one of the duties of the Building Official is to verify that construction documents are submitted by a licensed and an appropriately qualified registered design professional in addition to verifying that construction documents comply with current codes.
1
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
Duplicate Dies for lack of 2nd NAR 
Ronald Treharne
Section
105.3.1.2
 7224 
Chapter
Mod #
Change threshold for fire detection and alarm plans to require engineers&#39; seal
1
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
Dies for lack of 2nd  NAR 
Sean Guthrie
Mod #
 7647 
Proponent
110.3
Section
1
Chapter
Pending Review
Section 110.3 is proposed to be revised to add exterior wall coverings and soffits to the list of required inspections.
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
TAC Action
No 2nd 
T Stafford

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Code Administration
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  33
Total Mods for  Code Administration in  Pending Review
TAC: 
Code Administration
 33
Mod #
 7697 
Proponent
110.1
Section
1
Chapter
Pending Review
Editorial change to clarify text relating to exposing and providing access to all work for inspection purposes
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
TAC Action
2nd Boyer  7 Yes – 1 No AS
George Wiggins (BOAF)
Mod #
 7834 
Proponent
107.2.5
Section
1
Chapter
Pending Review
Requires construction documents to contain details of impervious moisture barrier systems used to protect structural elements in balconies or elevated walking surfaces that are exposed to the weather.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
TAC Action
2nd Boyer   7 Yes – 1 No  AS
Madani – correction (Ch 17)
Paul Coats
Mod #
 7838 
Proponent
110.3
Section
1
Chapter
Pending Review
Requires the inspection of impervious moisture barrier systems for balconies and elevated walking surfaces before they are concealed.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
TAC Action
7 Yes – 1 No  AS
Paul Coats
2‑Definitions
Section
201
 7169 
Chapter
Mod #
Substitution of the term &quot;architect or engineer&quot; with the term &quot;registered design professional&quot; or better still, &quot;appropriately qualified registered design professional&quot; throughout all of the FBC Florida Building Code
2
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
Dies for lack of 2nd   NAR  
Ronald Treharne

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Code Administration
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  33
Total Mods for  Code Administration in  Pending Review
TAC: 
Code Administration
 33
Section
202
 7232 
Chapter
Mod #
Clarify and refine the definition of &quot;engineer&quot; to be a Florida‑registered professional engineer as defined in Florida State statute Chapter 471 and appropriately qualified to design elements, components and systems as defined with this code.
2
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
Dies for lack of 2nd 
Ronald Treharne
Mod #
 7505 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
Editorial &amp; clarification change to base code for definition of &quot;Repair&quot;
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
TAC Action
Stafford-At representative’s request NAR to work on.
Dies for lack of 2nd  NAR
George Wiggins (BOAF)
3‑Use and Occupancy Classification
Section
313
 7181 
Chapter
Mod #
Add a new section 313 and table 313.1 which clarifies for the Building Official which occupancy requires to be submitted by an architect and which ones may be submitted by an architect or an engineer.
3
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
Dies for lack of 2nd  NAR
Ronald Treharne
Mod #
 7509 
Proponent
304.2
Section
3
Chapter
Pending Review
The intent of this proposal is to remove the definition list sections scattered about the code and the lists of defined terms included within each such section. All of the definitions were consolidated into Chapter 2.
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
TAC Action
2nd Gerwig for discussion
Gerwig suggested working with staff to get definitions back in Ch 2.  Madani-Ch 15 is roofing section with many defs.
3 Yes – 5 No NAR 
Joseph Crum
SubCode:
Existing Building
Ü
2‑Definitions

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Code Administration
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  33
Total Mods for  Code Administration in  Pending Review
TAC: 
Code Administration
 33
Mod #
 7508 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
Editorial &amp; clarification change to base code for definition of &quot;Repair&quot;
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
TAC Action
Stafford recommends NAR to work with proponent on this.
Dies for lack of 2nd  NAR  
George Wiggins (BOAF)
Mod #
 7669 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
Removal of unneeded language to correlate with Building and Residential Codes
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
TAC Action
2nd  Boyer
Madani-Authority having jurisdiction, Building official and code official designation could be defined for clarity.
Gilson-AHJ is a blanket term that covers more areas.
3 Yes – 5 Yes – NAR 
George Wiggins (BOAF)
Mod #
 7690 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
Clarifies definition of &quot;Change of Occupancy&quot; for ease of understanding in a new bulleted format
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
TAC Action
2nd Boyer   7 Yes – 1 No  AS 
George Wiggins (BOAF)
Mod #
 8188 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
The modification helps clarify, and create, uniformity for referencing approved agencies. With no fiscal impact, the proposal is a beneficial code change that maintains consistency with 2018 IBC language.
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
TAC Action
2nd Dies for lack of 2nd  NAR  
TJ Jerke
3‑Provisions for All Compliance Methods

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Code Administration
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  33
Total Mods for  Code Administration in  Pending Review
TAC: 
Code Administration
 33
Mod #
 8041 
Proponent
302.3
Section
3
Chapter
Pending Review
The FEBC defines the term &quot;code official&quot; but it then uses both &quot;building official&quot; and &quot;code official.&quot; Both terms are used in other Florida Building Codes, but none of the codes uses both. &quot;Code official&quot; is more appropriate
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
TAC Action
Suggested to look at all and correlate.
Dies for lack of 2nd  NAR 
Ann Russo4
Mod #
 8162 
Proponent
301.1
Section
3
Chapter
Pending Review
This modification simply provides all the relevant references to the flood provisions found in the FEBC. This is a more comprehensive approach that will better address all methods in the FEBC
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
X
W
TAC Action
Withdrawn by proponent.in favor of 8167
Ann Russo4
Mod #
 8167 
Proponent
301.1
Section
3
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal retains the exception that allows the code official to waive certain architectural and other requirements that the FEBC would normally trigger in alteration projects. It removes that exception, however, regarding structural provisions.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
TAC Action
2nd Boyer  8 Yes – 0 No
Ann Russo4
Mod #
 8389 
Proponent
301.1
Section
3
Chapter
Pending Review
This exception refers only the work area method for alterations in flood hazard areas. The prescriptive and performance methods have provisions similar to Section 701.3, so this exception should also refer to them.
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
X
W
TAC Action
Withdrawn by proponent in favor of 8167
Ann Russo8
4‑Prescriptive Compliance Method

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Code Administration
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  33
Total Mods for  Code Administration in  Pending Review
TAC: 
Code Administration
 33
Mod #
 8211 
Proponent
301.1
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
The purpose of this modification to remove the topic of repair from the three compliance methods and to move repair into one standalone chapter
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
TAC Action
2nd  Boyer  8 Yes – 0 No  Consistent with Structural TAC
Ann Russo4
Mod #
 8225 
Proponent
401.2.1
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
Deletes &quot;Existing [Building} Materials&quot; and &quot;New and replacement Material sections from Chapter 4 ad 6 which have been inserted in Chapter 3
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
TAC Action
2nd  Guerasio   8 yes – 0 No  Consistent with Structural TAC
Ann Russo4
Mod #
 8231 
Proponent
401.2
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
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
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
TAC Action
Structural TAC NAR 
Dies for lack of 2nd  NAR  
Ann Russo4
Mod #
 8232 
Proponent
401.2.1
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
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.
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
TAC Action
Structural TAC NAR – Madani – changes were conflicting - NAR to allow a fix.
Proponent requests NAR 
Dies for lack of 2nd  NAR 

Ann Russo4

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Code Administration
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  33
Total Mods for  Code Administration in  Pending Review
TAC: 
Code Administration
 33
Mod #
 8374 
Proponent
401
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
EB14‑15 &amp; EB26‑15 Combined per Mo Madani.  Replaces the word &quot;maintaining&quot; with &quot;restoring,&quot; to avoid confusion. Replaces the phrase &quot;good or sound&quot; (removed elsewhere in past cycles) with &quot;pre‑damage,&quot; as used elsewhere in Chapters 4 and 6. etc.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
TAC Action
Structural TAC AS
2nd  Bahadori
8 Yes – 0 No
Ann Russo8
6‑Repairs
Mod #
 8388 
Proponent
601.2
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
The current text talks about the condition &quot;before the repair was undertaken.&quot; This means the damaged condition. What these provisions intend is to restore the condition that existed before the damage, not before the repair.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
TAC Action
2nd Boyer  7 Yes – 1 No
Ann Russo8
14‑Performance Compliance Methods
Mod #
 7446 
Proponent
1401.2.4
Section
14
Chapter
Pending Review
Please refer to the attached file. The documentation for this proposal exceeds the 300 character limit.
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
TAC Action
Dies for lack of 2nd  NAR  
Richard Schauland
Mod #
 7447 
Proponent
1401.2.5
Section
14
Chapter
Pending Review
Please refer to the attached file. The documentation for this proposal exceeds the 300 character limit.
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
TAC Action
Accessibility TAC NAR  
Dies for lack of 2nd  NAR  
Richard Schauland

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Code Administration
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  33
Total Mods for  Code Administration in  Pending Review
TAC: 
Code Administration
 33
Section
1401.2.5
 7451 
Chapter
Mod #
Please refer to the attached file. The documentation for this proposal exceeds the 300 character limit.
14
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I
Pending Review

W
Accessibility TAC NAR
Dies for lack of 2nd NAR  
Richard Schauland
Mod #
 8375 
Proponent
1401.2.5
Section
14
Chapter
Pending Review
The proposed modification more comprehensively references all of the relevant accessibility requirements found in the FBC, Existing Building.
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
TAC Action
Accessibility TAC NAR
Dies for lack of 2nd NAR  

Kimberly Gilliam
SubCode:
Residential
Ü
2‑Definitions
Mod #
 7551 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
Editorial Change to match Building Code &amp; Existing Buildings Code
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
TAC Action
Dies for lack of 2nd  NAR  
George Wiggins (BOAF)
Mod #
 7676 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
Changes definition of Permit to correlate with the current definition in the Building Code
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
TAC Action
Dies for lack of 2nd  NAR 
George Wiggins (BOAF)

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Code Administration
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  33
Total Mods for  Code Administration in  Pending Review
TAC: 
Code Administration
 33
Mod #
 7691 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
Modification of &quot;Labeled&quot; by adding same terms as in current Building Code
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
TAC Action
2nd Boyer  8 Yes – 0 No
George Wiggins (BOAF)
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