FLORIDA BUILDING COMMISSION

 

FACILITATOR’S SUMMARY REPORT OF THE

FEBRUARY 6 - 7, 2007

COMMISSION PLENARY SESSION

SUPPLEMENT TO THE FEBRUARY 6 - 7, 2007 MINUTES

 

TAMPA, FLORIDA

 

 

Meeting Design & Facilitation By

 

Report By Jeff A. Blair

Florida Conflict Resolution Consortium

Florida State University

 

mailto:jblair@fsu.edu

http:// consensus.fsu.edu

 

 

FLORIDA BUILDING COMMISSION

 

SUPPLEMENT TO THE FEBRUARY 6 - 7, 2007 MINUTES

 

 

Overview of Commission’s Key Decisions

 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2007

 

Welcome

Chairman Rodriguez welcomed the Commission, staff and the public to the February 2007 plenary session. The Chair noted that a key issue for the Commission’s consideration is the consideration and approval of the Commission’s Report to the 2007 Legislature, and a review and discussion of Special Session legislation.

 

 

Agenda Review and Approval

The Commission voted unanimously, 17 - 0 in favor, to approve the agenda for the February 6 – 7, 2007 meeting as amended (underlined items). Following are the key agenda items approved for consideration:

 

Day One:

Ø      To Consider Regular Procedural Issues: Approval of the December 5 - 6, 2006 Minutes and Facilitator’s Summary Report.

Ø      To Approve Commission’s actions on applications for Product Approvals taken at the October 11, 2006 meeting.

Ø      To Consider/Decide on Accessibility Waiver Applications.

Ø      To Consider/Decide on Legal Issues and Petitions for Declaratory Statements.

Ø      To Consider/Decide on Approvals and Revocations of Products and Product Approval Entities.

 

Day Two:

Ø      To Consider/Decide on Chair's Discussion Issues/Recommendations.

Ø      To Consider/Decide on TAC Code Amendment Review Process and Standing Motion to Approve Proposed Amendments.

Ø      To Review and Update the Workplan.

Ø      To Consider/Decide on Accessibility, Budget, Energy, Fire, Joint Fire TAC/Fire Code Advisory Council, Plumbing, and Structural Technical Advisory Committees (TAC’s) Report/Rec’s.

Ø      To Consider/Decide on Product Approval/Prototype Buildings/Manufactured Buildings and Education Program Oversight Committee (POC’s) Reports/Recommendations.

Ø      To Conduct a Rule Adoption Hearing on Rule 9B-70, Building Code Training Program.

Ø      To Conduct a Rule Development Workshop on Rule 9B-72, Product Approval.

Ø      To Conduct a Rule Development Workshop on Rule 9B-3, Florida Building Commission.

Ø      To Consider/Decide on the Hurricane Research Advisory Committee’s Report and Recommendations.

Ø      To Discuss the Special Legislative Session and Commission Actions.

Ø      To Review the Commission’s Final Report to 2007 Legislature.

Ø      To Discuss Commissioner Issues.

Ø      To Receive Public Comment.

Ø      To Review Committee Assignments and Issues for the Next Meeting.

 

 

Review and Approval of the December 5 - 6, 2006 Meeting Minutes and Facilitator’s Summary Report

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 17 - 0 in favor, to approve the December 5 - 6, 2006 Minutes and Facilitator’s Summary Report as presented.

 

Review and Approval of Commission’s Actions on Applications for Product Approvals Taken at the October 11, 2006 Meeting

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 17 - 0 in favor, to approve the report of the Commission’s actions on applications for Product Approvals taken at the October 11, 2006 meeting, and appending the Product Approvals Report to the October 11, 2006 Minutes.

 

 

Consideration of Accessibility Waiver Applications

The Commission reviewed and decided on the Waiver applications submitted for their consideration.

 

 

Consideration of Applications for Product and Entity Approval

Commissioner Carson presented the committee’s recommendations for entities and Jeff Blair

presented the committee’s recommendations  for product approvals. The results of product and

entity applications are found in the Product Approval POC report included as an attachment to the

minutes.

 

 

Legal Issues

 

Petitions For Declaratory Statements

Following are the actions taken by the Commission on petitions for declaratory statements.

 

Second Hearings

 

DCA06-DEC-270 by Cindy, CSP Roof Consultants

Motion—The Commission voted 15 – 0 in favor, to approve their previous action on the petition.

 

 

DCA06-DEC-273 by Jack McLaughlin, Oriolum Corp

Motion—The Commission voted 15 – 0 in favor, to approve their previous action on the petition.

 

DCA06-DEC-282 by Bert Kolodziej, PE, ITW Buildex

Motion—The Commission voted 15 – 0 in favor, to approve their previous action on the petition.

 

DCA06-DEC-283 by James Lozier, Hurricane Harness Corporation

Motion—The Commission voted 16 – 0 in favor, to approve their previous action on the petition.

 

DCA06-DEC-284 by Steve Munnel, FRSA

Motion—The Commission voted 16 – 0 in favor, to approve their previous action on the petition.

 

 

First Hearings

 

DCA06-DEC-287 by Phillip Stoller of Perma-Column, Inc.

The Commission voted unanimously, 16 – 0 in favor, to approve the TAC/POC’s recommendations

on the petition as presented.

 

DCA06-DEC-293 by Dan Wilson of Wilson’s Air Conditioning

The petition was withdrawn by the petitioner.

 

DCA06-DEC-294 by Joseph R. Webster of Atlantic Windows & Doors, Inc.

The Commission voted unanimously, 16 – 0 in favor, to approve the TAC/POC’s recommendations

on the petition as presented.

 

DCA06-DEC-299 by Grant Tolbert of Hernando County Development Services

The Commission voted unanimously, 16 – 0 in favor, to defer the petition back to the Energy TAC for review.

 

DCA06-DEC-300 by Thomas Miller, PE of Structural Engineering & Inspections

The Commission voted unanimously, 16 – 0 in favor, to approve the TAC/ POC’s recommendations

on the petition as presented.

 

DCA07-DEC-002 by Kari Hebrank of 4th Floor Advocacy

The Commission voted unanimously, 16 – 0 in favor, to approve the TAC/ POC’s recommendations

on the petition as presented.

 

DCA07-DEC-004 by Stephen R. Walsh, PE of Walsh Engineering, Inc.

Petition was dismissed as outside the scope of the Commission’s authority.

 

 

DCA07-DEC-011 by Billy Tyson, CBO, of Clemmons, Rutherford & Associates

The Commission voted unanimously, 16 – 0 in favor, to approve the TAC/ POC’s recommendations

on the petition as presented.

 

Recess

The Commission voted unanimously, 16 - 0 in favor, to recess at 4:35 PM.

 

 

 

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2007

 

 

CHAIR’S DISCUSSION ISSUES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

 

A.        Commission Appointments

Chairman Rodriguez reported that he has contacted the Governor’s appointment director, Melanie DiMuzio, on January 25, 2007, and inquired regarding the status of appointments to the Commission. The Chair reported that he was informed that the Governor’s office is working on the Commission’s and other boards’ appointments and prioritizing those with quorum issues. It was confirmed that Commissioners whose terms had expired will continue to serve until appointments are made, and that the Governor’s office would seek the Chair’s advice prior to finalizing Commission appointments. It was estimated that appointments should be made prior to the March 26 – 28, 2007 Commission meeting.

 

B.        TAC Appointment

The Chair made the following appointments and thanked appointees for agreeing to serve:

Dan Griffith and Larry Banks were appointed to the Mechanical TAC.

George Gamaneda and Joseph Kajak were appointed to the Plumbing TAC.

 

 

C.        Insurance Reform Bill

Chairman Rodriguez noted that the special session concluded in January and the Legislature passed H1-A, a bill directing the Commission to adopt national standards. There are two primary tasks in the Bill for the Commission:

1. The Commission must amend the Code by July 1, 2007 to eliminate the wind-borne debris protection requirements less stringent than the 2006 IBC and IRC provisions.

2. The Commission shall develop voluntary “Code Plus” guidelines that will be used to qualify buildings for public insurance (Citizens) that are in the immediate coastal proximity (2500’ of the coast).

The Chair stated that the Commission will review and discuss the legislation with Jim Richmond later during the meeting, however, the Chair noted that he will be drafting a letter on behalf of the Commission to inform local jurisdictions regarding the legislation.

 

           

D.        Energy Forum

The Chair reported there will be a “Symposium on Energy Efficiency and Humidity Control in Florida Homes” on February 28, 2007 in Tampa, at the Doubletree Hotel, Tampa Westshore Airport location. The idea for the Symposium derived from discussions at the Energy Code Work Group meetings, primarily between the window manufacturers and air conditioner manufacturers. The Workgroup process identified the need for a technical forum to discuss how energy efficiency measures that effect "sensible heat" gains impact air conditioning equipment's ability to control indoor humidity. Industry stakeholder put this workshop together with the help of Commission staff. The goal of the Symposium is to create a broader base of understanding on how building envelope energy efficiency measures interact with air conditioning systems so we can better plot a strategy to improve energy efficiency while maintaining healthy indoor environments.

 

E.         TAC Code Amendment Review Process and Standing Motion to Approve Proposed      Amendments for the 2007 Code Update Process

Jeff Blair reviewed the proposed TAC review process and standing motion to approve proposed amendments with the Commission and answered member’s questions.

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 - 0 in favor, to approve the TAC code amendment review process and standing motion proposal as presented.

Following is the adopted process and standing motion:

 

AMENDMENT REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION PROCESS

 

*        Facilitator (or TAC chair if there is not a facilitator present) will serve as moderator.

*        One person speaks at a time.

*        Limit your comment and be concise.

*        Do not read lengthy prepared statements; Summarize and submit complete comment text for the record.

*        Offer new points or state agreement with previous speakers; Please do not repeat what has been stated.

*        The TAC wants to hear all view points, and not repeats of the same views.

*        Facilitator (or TAC chair) will assist with process and groundrules.

 

*        Facilitator (or TAC chair ) will introduce each amendment.

*        Proponents of proposed amendment will speak first.

*        Opponents of proposed amendment will follow proponents.

*        Each side (proponent/opponent) will be allowed one counterpoint opportunity collectively.

 

*        Standing motion to approve will be in effect.

*        TAC will vote in favor of the Standing Motion to Approve (found on the next page) prior to considering proposed amendments.

*        Findings Considered: rationale, Florida specific need, does not diminish requirements related to wind resistance or prevention of water intrusion, and fiscal impact data reviewed.

*        Clarifying questions by TAC members only.

*        Staff, proponent, or specified commenter will respond to TAC Member’s questions.

*        Once a motion (second to the standing motion) is on the floor, discussion is limited to TAC members except as allowed by the Chair/Facilitator.

*        TAC amendments to proposed amendments: require additional public comment, and TAC analysis of findings, rationale, and fiscal impact.

 

*        A standing motion to approve will be in effect, a second is required in order to vote for the amendment—Only motions to approve may be considered.

*        Motions to deny are not allowed by Commission Rules.

*        All amendments must be voted on individually.

*        Motions require a 75% favorable vote for approval; those with less than a 75% favorable recommendation, are recommended for denial.

 

STANDING MOTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE

 

TAC chair will read the following motion, ask for a motion and second to approve, and the TAC will then vote in favor.

 

Move to recommend approval of the proposed amendments by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) based on the following findings:

 

A.                 The amendment has a reasonable and substantial connection to the health, safety, and welfare of the general public; and,

 

B.                 The amendment does not degrade the effectiveness of the Code and either strengthens or improves the Code or provides for innovation or new technology by allowing equivalent or better products, methods, or systems of construction; and,

 

C.                 The Amendment does not discriminate against products, methods, or systems of construction of demonstrated capabilities; and,

 

D.                 The Amendment has the following fiscal impact:

 

1.         The fiscal impact of enforcement imposed upon local government is as indicated by TAC review.

2.         The fiscal impact of compliance imposed upon property and building owners is as indicated by TAC review.

3.         The fiscal impact of compliance imposed upon industry is as indicated by TAC review.

 

E.   The Amendment’s benefits noted with regard to fiscal impact and efficacy outweigh the costs imposed.

 

F.   The Amendment addresses a Florida-specific need.

G.  The Amendment does not diminish requirements related to wind resistance or prevention of water intrusion contained in the Code or its referenced standards and criteria.

TAC Amendments

TAC amendments to proposed amendments: require additional public comment, and TAC analysis of findings, rationale, and fiscal impact.

 

 

Review and Update of Commission Workplan

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18  - 0 in favor, to approve the updated workplan and meeting schedule as presented, to reflect the Commission’s priorities.

(Included as Attachment 2—Commission’s Updated Workplan)

 

 

Rule Adoption Hearing on Rule 9B-70, Building Code Training Program

Chairman Rodriguez noted that at the July meeting the Commission, at the recommendation of the Education POC, voted to initiate rulemaking for Rule 9B-70, the Building Code Training Program. At the August 22, 2006 meeting the Commission conducted a rule development workshop, Commissioner Browdy read the Educations POC’s recommendations into the record and an opportunity was provided for public comment. At the October 2006 meeting, a second Rule Development Workshop on the Building Code Training Program Rule, was conducted in order to provide an additional opportunity for input regarding rule language to implement enhancements to the Advance Course Accreditation System, including establishing, minimum criteria for the development and accreditation of instructor-led advance courses; establishing requirements for providers to update  advance courses and submit for accreditation within 60 days after the code changes are approved by the Commission; establishing the deadline for completed advance course applications to be placed in the "Pending FBC Action" file on the Building Code Information System 23 days prior to a scheduled Commission meeting; and finally, prohibiting cross-accreditation of advance courses.

At the October rule workshop there was significant substantive public comment provided on the rule draft, and as a consequence the Commission assigned the Education POC with reviewing the comments, and providing recommendations to the Commission at a supplemental rule development workshop. At the December meeting the Commission conducted a supplemental rule development workshop in order to provide an additional opportunity for public comment, and to consider the POC’s recommendations. Commissioner Browdy reviewed the Education POC’s recommendations and following public comment the Commission adopted the POC’s recommendations and voted to proceed with rule adoption. The Chair explained that the rule adoption hearing is the next step in the rule development process and provides another opportunity for public input on the Commission’s adopted rule amendments.

 


The Rule Adoption Hearing was opened and an opportunity was presented for public comment. At the conclusion of public comment an opportunity was offered for Commission discussion, and then the Commission took the following action:

 

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to proceed with rule adoption for Rule 9B-70, the Building Code Training Rule, integrating an editorial comment and with a delayed implementation date of 45 days.

 

 

Rule Development Workshop on Rule 9B-72, Product Approval

Chairman Rodriguez noted that the Product Approval Validation Workgroup worked for over a year to develop a consensus package of recommendations regarding the validation aspects of the Product Approval Rule. The Workgroup concluded their work in June of 2006 and the Commission reviewed the recommendations during the fall of 2006. The Commission’s Product Approval POC held a special meeting on January 24, 2007 to review the proposed changes and provide the POC’s recommendations to the Commission. The Draft before the Commission represents the POC’s recommendations. In addition the POC met again on February 5, 2007 to consider additional recommendations proposed by staff and staff will review these proposed changes with the Commission during the rule development workshop. The result of Commission actions at the conclusion of the workshop will represent the Commission’s draft of amendments to the validation requirements of the Product Approval Rule.

 

The Rule Development Workshop was opened and Commissioner Carson and Mo Madani reviewed the changes to the rule draft proposed by the Product Approval POC, and then

an opportunity was presented for public comment. At the conclusion of public comment an opportunity was offered for Commission discussion, and then the Commission took the following action:

 

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to proceed with rule adoption for Rule 9B-72, the Product Approval Rule, integrating and noticing the approved changes, and conducting a supplemental rule development workshop at the March Commission meeting to open the fees section of the rule for comment.

 

POC Recommendation Adopted by Commission on Proposed Changes to Draft of

Rule 9B-72

·        Not allowing multiple certifications per application.

·        Technical Validation: installation instructions shall be certified by the certification agency to qualify for an administrative validation; or, they will require a technical validation.

·        Fees will be discussed to cover the cost of implementing proposed changes to the BCIS.


Rule Development Workshop on Rule 9B-3, Florida Building Commission

Chairman Rodriguez stated that at the December 2006 Commission meeting, an Ad Hoc committee of Commissioners met to review committee organization and process issues, including considering alternate members for TAC’s and workgroups. The Ad Hoc developed a package of consensus recommendations regarding alternate members which the Commission unanimously adopted. This workshop is the first step to implement the Commission’s policy on alternate members for workgroups and TAC’s, and annual interim amendments.

 

Jim Richmond recommended that since there was no specific language to review the Commission conduct a supplemental rule development workshop at the  March meeting to review and consider comments on specific rule language regarding TAC alternates and annual amendments.

 

The Rule Development Workshop was opened and an opportunity was presented for public comment. At the conclusion of public comment an opportunity was offered for Commission discussion, and then the Commission took the following action:

 

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to proceed with rule adoption for Rule 9B-3, the Florida Building Commission Rule by conducting a supplemental rule development workshop at the March 2007 meeting.

 

 

Committee Reports and Recommendations

The Chair requested that all TAC reports that did not require specific Commission actions be entered into the record.

 

Accessibility TAC

Commissioner Gross presented the Committee’s report and any recommendations.

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor to accept the report.

(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)

 

 

Budget Committee

Chairman Rodriguez presented the Committee’s report and any recommendations.

 

Overview

The Committee reviewed the Commission’s budget for fiscal year 2005/06 and 2006/07 midyear.

The Committee decided to meet regularly, twice yearly and in advance of DCA’s budget submittal.

The Committee will meet prior to budget submittal and review and make recommendations regarding

funding for Commission projects.

The Committee requested further breakdown of the budget (more detail).

TAC/POC chairs should submit their requests for project funding to the Budget Committee.

Requests for project funding should be made 1-1/2 years in advance if possible.

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor to accept the report.


Fire TAC

Commissioner D’Andrea presented the Committee’s report and any recommendations.

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor to accept the report.

(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)

 

 

Structural TAC

Commissioner Kim presented the Committee’s report and any recommendations.

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor to accept the report.

(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)

 

Commission Actions—Structural TAC:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor to conduct an Exposure C discussion

at the next Structural TAC meeting in order to discuss and clarify the issue.

 

 

Education POC

Commissioner Browdy presented the Committee’s report and any recommendations.

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor to accept the report.

(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)

 

Commission Actions—Education POC:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to approve the Coastal Construction and the Florida Building Code course.

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to approve the consent agenda of 26 courses, for recommended updated course approvals (#’s: 41.2, 191.1, 42.1, 34.1, 49.1, 97.1, 151.1, 77.1, 216, 210, 221, 220, 211, 128.1, 106.1, 105.1, 189.1, 94.2, 215, 111.1, 146.1, 158.1, 116.1, 125.1, 155.1, and 149.1).

 

 

Product Approval POC

Commissioner Carson presented the Committee’s recommendations.

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 21 – 0 in favor to accept the report.

(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)

 

Commission Actions—Product Approval POC:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 17 – 0 in favor, to instruct DCA staff to contact the bidders who responded to the RFP regarding serving as the Prototype Building Program administrator (who has given notice), to determine whether they are interested in completing the contract to serve as program administrator.


Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 17 – 0 in favor, to grant conditional approval for product numbers: FL-8104, FL-2690 R2, FL-3394 R1, and FL-1901 R3.

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 17 – 0 in favor, to revoke the following product approvals: FL-3541, FL-4629, and FL-3473.

 

 

Report on Special Legislative Session Actions and Commission Follow-up Actions

Jim Richmond, Commission legal counsel, provided the Commission with a copy of HB0001A and reviewed relevant special session legislation. In addition, Mo Madani, DCA staff, provided the Commission with a summary of changes proposed to the 2004 FBC in accordance with the legislation. Following Commission question and answers and discussion the Commission took the following actions:

 

Commission Actions

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to limit the scope of rulemaking for Rule 9B-3.047 regarding implementing legislative requirements to: revising the wind speed map to remove the Panhandle exception to the wind-borne debris region, revising the definition of “Wind Borne Debris Region” to remove the Panhandle exception, and removing the interior pressure design option from the Code.

 

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to proceed with rulemaking for Rule 9B-3.047 by conducting a rule adoption hearing at the March 2007 Commission meeting, and not to conduct a rule development workshop due to the explicit direction of the Florida Legislature and the limited time provided for implementation.

 

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to authorize the Chair to send a letter to Governor Crist supporting a delayed effective date for the legislatively mandated changes to Rule 9B-3.047 of no earlier than July 1, 2007. The letter will only be sent if deemed appropriate based on the Governor’s office requesting Commission support and having authority to affect the implementation date. The Commission expressed concern for the status of projects already designed and in the permit review phase, and felt immediate implementation will have unintended economic impacts that could cause a major disruption of the construction industry throughout the State.

 

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to authorize the Chair to send a letter to local jurisdictions informing them of the legislation and the code issues affected by the changes.

 

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to amend the contract with BASF to include an additional $100,000 to design and provide education and training on the special session legislation including the changes revising the wind speed map to remove the Panhandle exception to the wind-borne debris region, revising the definition of “Wind Borne Debris Region” to remove the Panhandle exception, removing the interior pressure design option from the Code, and insurance discounts for complying.


Hurricane Research Advisory Committee Report

Jeff Blair provided the Commission with an overview of the meeting and answered member’s questions.

 

Meeting Objectives

Ø      To Receive an Update on Window Installation Default Prescriptive Criteria Initiative, Water Control and Structural

Ø      To Receive an Update on Voluntary Standard for Window Water Leakage Initiative

Ø      To Receive an Update on University of Florida Hurricane Research

Ø      To Receive a Report on the Institute for Business and Home Safety Hurricane Research Initiative

Ø      To Review the Status of Commission/HRAC Code Enhancement Initiatives

Ø      To Review the Outcome and Directives from the Special Legislative Session

Ø      To Discuss Next Steps in Code Development and Research

 

The Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the Florida Building Commission:

 

Continue with the existing contract with ARA/University of Florida to conduct terrain effects studies for wind pressure design, but to modify the contract in order to not consider windborne debris. This study is for the 2006/2007 fiscal year existing contract in the amount of $250,000.00.

 

Fund a research project to develop insurance qualifying criteria for buildings built within 2500 feet of the coast after 2009. Further, the Committee recommends that the Commission establish a performance goal of developing criteria based on a 250 year storm event. To accomplish this, the Committee recommends that the Commission pursue the contracting necessary to contract with ARA/UF for fiscal year 2007/2008 in the amount of $250,000.00.

 

Commission Actions

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to continue with the existing contract with ARA/University of Florida to conduct terrain effects studies for wind pressure design, but to modify the contract in order to not consider windborne debris. This study is for the 2006/2007 fiscal year existing contract in the amount of $250,000.00.

 

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to fund a research project to develop insurance qualifying criteria for buildings built within 2500 feet of the coast after 2009. Further, the Committee recommends that the Commission establish a performance goal of developing criteria based on a 250 year storm event. To accomplish this, the Committee recommends that the Commission pursue the contracting necessary to contract with ARA/UF for fiscal year 2007/2008 in the amount of $250,000.00.

 


Report of Recommendations to the 2007 Legislature

Jeff Blair informed the Commission the final Report was complete and answered member’s questions. Jeff noted that the Report will be posted to the Commission’s webpage and hard copies will be provided to members at the March Commission meeting.

 

 

Commission Actions

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to adopt the final Report of Recommendations to the 2007 Legislature.

 

 

Commission Member Comment/Issues

Chairman Rodriguez invited members of the Commission to address the Commission.

 

 

Commission Member Agenda Items

Chairman Rodriguez invited Commission members to propose issues for the Commission’s next (March 2007) meeting.

 

No agenda items were proposed by Commissioners.

 

 

General Public Comment

Chairman Rodriguez invited members of the public to address the Commission on any issues under the Commission’s purview.

 

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to authorize the Chair to write a letter on behalf of the Commission informing local jurisdictions of the importance of building officials attending and participating in the Florida Building Code/Commission process.

 

 

Adjourn

The Commission voted unanimously, 18 – 0 in favor, to adjourn the meeting at approximately  11:20 AM.

 


ATTACHMENT 1

MEETING EVALUATION RESULTS

February 6 - 7, 2007—Tampa, Florida

Average rank using a 0 to 10 scale, where 0 means totally disagree and 10 means totally agree.

 

1.         Please assess the overall meeting.

8.9       The background information was very useful.

8.8       The agenda packet was very useful.

9.6       The objectives for the meeting were stated at the outset.

9.7       Overall, the objectives of the meeting were fully achieved.

9.7       Accessibility Waiver Applications.

9.7         Requests for Declaratory Statements.

9.7       Approval of Products and Product Approval Entities.

9.8       Chairs Issues and Recommendations.

9.7       Commission’s Workplan and Meeting Schedule Update.

9.6       TAC and POC Reports and Recommendations.

9.5       Rule Adoption Hearing on Rule 9B-70, Building Code Training Program..

9.5       Rule Development Workshop on Rule 9B-72, Product Approval.

9.4       Rule Development Workshop on Rule 9B-3, Florida Building Commission..

9.5       Hurricane Research Advisory Committee’s Report and Recommendations.

9.7       Discussion on Special Legislative Session and Commission Actions.

9.6       Commission’s Final Report to 2007 Legislature Review.

 

2.         Please tell us how well the Facilitator helped the participants engage in the meeting.

9.9       The members followed the direction of the Facilitator.

9.8       The Facilitator made sure the concerns of all members were heard.

9.5       The Facilitator helped us arrange our time well.

9.9       Participant input was documented accurately.

 

3.         What is your level of satisfaction with the meeting?

9.3       Overall, I am very satisfied with the meeting.

9.6       I was very satisfied with the services provided by the Facilitator.

9.7       I am satisfied with the outcome of the meeting.

 

4.            What progress did you make?

9.7       I know what the next steps following this meeting will be.

9.6       I know who is responsible for the next steps.

 


5.         Members Comments.

 

·        Great meeting. Good to see the excellent way the meeting moved on thanks to the Facilitator and the way Jeff Blair handled the meeting(s).

·        Excellent meeting!

·        Meeting of the plenary on 2/6/07 for one-hour was not efficient.

·        I spent quite a bit of time sitting at the hotel waiting for the meetings. Any compression of the meeting would be appreciated.

·        Did not receive an e-mailed agenda.

·        No hardcopy of the budget provided.

·        There were no printed (hard copy) documents related to the budget.

·        We need to have the rule information either on the agenda or prior to the meeting so we do not have to go to a special rule making hearing.

·        If the TAC meeting agenda continue to change up to the last minute, it seems a waste to print information that is not up to date.


ATTACHMENT 2

COMMISSION’S UPDATED WORKPLAN AND MEETING SCHEDULE

(Adopted Unanimously February 7, 2007)

 

 

MEETING DATES

 

2006

January 23, 24 & 25 TACs                  Tampa Embassy Suites

February 6 & 7 Cmsn                           Orlando Rosen Plaza

March 20,21 & 22 Cmsn                     Tampa Embassy Suites

May 1, 2, 3 & 4 Cmsn                         Orlando Sheraton Safari

June 19 Cmsn                                       Destin Sandestin Beach Resort

July 10, 11 &12 Cmsn              Ft Lauderdale Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

August 21, 22 & 23 Cmsn                    Miami Don Shula

October 9, 10 & 11 Cmsn                    Tampa Embassy Suites

December 4, 5 & 6 Cmsn                     Tampa Embassy Suites

 

Note: Based on experience developing the 2004 FBC, TAC meetings are scheduled separately from the Commission meeting for January 2006 and March 2007 to review proposed Code amendments for the Glitch Cycle and 2007 FBC Update respectively. Commission meetings are set for 2 weeks after those TAC meetings. This scheduling was established to avoid a week long Commission meetings and to avoid meetings in back to back weeks.

 

2007

February 5, 6 & 7 Cmsn                       Tampa Embassy Suites, USF

March 12, 13, 14 & 15 TACs St Augustine Casa Monica Hotel

March 26, 27 & 28 Cmsn                    St Augustine Casa Monica Hotel

May 7, 8 & 9 Cmsn                             Tampa Embassy Suites, USF

June 25,26 & 27 Cmsn                         Miami Lakes Don Shula Hotel

August 20, 21 & 22 Cmsn                    Tampa Embassy Suites, USF

October 8, 9 & 10 Cmsn                      Tampa Embassy Suites, USF

December 3, 4 & 5 Cmsn                     Orlando Doubletree Hotel, Universal

 

2008

January 28,29 & 30 Cmsn

March 17, 18 & 19 Cmsn

May 5, 6 & 7 Cmsn

June 23, 24 & 25 Cmsn

August 25, 26 & 27 Cmsn

October 13, 14 & 15 Cmsn

December 8, 9 & 10 Cmsn


FLORIDA BUILDING COMMISSION 2007 WORKPLAN

REVISED FORMAT FOR 2007

 

1.         Recommendations for Report to 2007 Legislature

            Consider preliminary recommendations to Legislature                10/10/06

            Approve recommendations to Legislature                                              12/04/06

            Report transmitted to Legislature                                                                               2/08/07

 

2.         Panhandle Hurricane Ivan Study

            Phase I

            Workshop in Panhandle to review studies                                                                      9/13/05

            Commission approved consensus recommendation from workshop

 to conduct Panhandle windborne debris study                                    10/12/05

            Hire contractor to conduct Panhandle windborne debris study  

Phase I (study initiation data development for models)                              10/05

Obtain budget amendment                                                                                   11/05

Initiate Phase II (modify models and conduct simulations)                                     12/05

Commission receives preliminary report from researchers                                              2/07/06

Public hearing and decide recommendation to Legislature at                               2/07/06

Commission meeting

Meeting with Panhandle Building Officials                                                                      2/16/06

            Recommendation to the Legislature       (In Annual Report)                                            2/24/06

            Contractor preliminary report presentation on study at Commission meeting       3/22/06

            Contractor presentation on study at Commission meeting                                                 5/3/06

            Initiate amendment of Code as directed by 2006 Legislature                         

                Special Commission meeting for Supplemental Rule Development                  6/19/06

Workshop and contractor presentation at Destin                          

                Supplemental Rule Development Workshop                                                  7/11/06

                Rule Adoption Hearing                                                                                             8/22/06

                Amendment implemented                                                                                          3/08/07

            HRAC considers recommendation for Phase II                                                 7/11/06

            Commission approved proceeding with Phase II                                                            7/11/06

            Phase II

            Line up funding                                                                                               8/06-9/06

            Contract with UF/ARA                                                                                     12/06

            Initiation reporting to HRAC                                                                                           2/07

 

 

3.         Develop Window Labeling and Default Installation Criteria

Appoint Work Group                                                                                              2/22/06

Meeting                                                                                                                   5/31/06

Meeting                                                                                                                   11/1/06

Recommendation to Code Administration TAC and Commission                              12/6/06

Code amendment submitted prior to                                                                           1/1/07

Adopted through 2007 FBC update                                                                  See Task 3

 

4.         Shutter and Garage Door Labeling

Work Group appointed                                                                                           8/22/06

Work Group meeting                                                                                               9/14/06

:                                                                                                                       11/13-14/06

Report to Code Administration TAC and Commission                                     12/06

Code amendments submitted for 2007 FBC by                                              1/1/07

Requirements implemented through 2007 FBC                                      See Task 7

 

5.         Evaluate Termite Protection Requirements

Appoint Workgroup                                                                                                     3/06

            Meeting                                                                                                                   5/17/06

            Recommendations to Commission                                                                            7/11/06

            Code amendment submitted prior to                                                                         1/01/07

            Adopted through 2007 FBC update                                                                  See Task 7

 

 

6.         Coordinate the Elevator Code and 2007 Florida Building Code updates with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation and The Elevator Advisory Council

Initial staff meeting to establish protocols                                                                  9/6/06

Council reviews Code amendment proposals and advises Commission     See Task 7

 

 

 7.        2007 Update to the Florida Building Code

 

Design of Update Process                                                                                       Apr-May 06

            2006 International Codes published and available to the public                          3/1/06

            Supplement version of 2006 FBC amendments available                                          9/1/06

            Commission selects 2006 I Codes as foundation for 2007 FBC                        10/11/06

             (Note: 2006 I Codes must be available to public for 6 months prior to selection)

            Replacement pages version of 2006 FBC amendments available                                    11/1/06

            Proposed amendments to the 2006 I Codes with Florida amendments due date 1/1/07

            Florida Specific amendment overlaps with 2006 I Codes, local amendments      1/1/07

                         and 2008 FFPC correlation submitted amendments proposals by staff

            Proposed amendments posted to the Web by (45 day min before TAC review) 1/15/07

            45 day comment period ends                                                                                        2/28/07

            TACs review proposed Florida amendments, current Florida amendments      

and current Local amendments and make recommendations              3/12-15/07

            TAC recommendations posted to web (45 day min before Commission review)    4/13/07

             45 day comment period ends                                                                                      5/27/07

            TACs review comments and prepare public comment for Rule Workshop              6/26&27/07     

            Commission considers TAC recommendations on proposed amendments                

                        via Rule Development Workshop                                                               6/26&27/07

            Rule Adoption Hearing                                                                                   8/22/07

            File Rule adopting the 2007 FBC                                                                                9/14/07

            Printed Codes available to the public                                                                            1/1/08

            Code implemented (6 months from publishing to web)                                     10/1/08

 

            Subtasks:

            Joint Fire TAC/Fire Code Advisory Council review of I Codes changes to                    10/06

                        FFPC conducted

                        Meetings                                                                                              10/06, 12/6/06

            Correlation committee review of Florida specific amendments overlap                  

                        with 2006 I Codes                                                                                     10/06-2/07

            Code books publication and printing

Provide 1st set of changes to ICC consisting of non-overlap Florida                                       1/07

                                Specific changes as identified by staff

                        Provide 2nd set of changes to ICC consisting of changes as approved by the                    5/27/07

                                TACs

                                Provide 3nd set of changes to ICC consisting of changes as approved by the                   7/27/07

                                Commission at the Rule Workshop                                                                         

 

8.         Glitch Amendments to the 2007 Florida Building Code

 

            Printed 2007 Codes available to the public   (Note:  Code implemented 10/1/08)                   1/1/08

            Rule development workshop                                                                                        6/25/08

            Rule adoption hearing                                                                                                  8/27/08

            File Rule and post Supplement to website                                                                      9/5/08

            Glitch Rule effective                                                                                                     9/27/08

            2007 FBC effective                                                                                                     10/1/08

 

9.         Assess Transition to IECC as Base for Florida Energy Code

            Appoint Workgroup                                                                                                2/22/06

            Hire Consultant to develop code comparisons                                                   3/06

            Meeting                                                                                                                   6/22/06

            Recommendation to Commission                                                                                 7/11

Meeting                                                                                                                   9/14/06

            Meeting                                                                                                                 11/15/06

            Amendments proposed for 2007 FBC                                                          1/1/07

            Energy Code revisions thru adoption and implementation of 2007 FBC    See Task 7               Conduct workshop on energy efficiency and moisture control                    2/28/07

 

10.       Amend the Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction

Rule development workshop                                                                                   3/28/07

Rule adoption hearing if requested                                                                             5/9/07

Rule effective                                                                                                               6/07

Note:  Code amendment is only conducted to integrate current chap 553, Part II, F.S. parking requirements

 

11.       Revise Rule 9B-3.004 to Allow Alternates for Committee Members and Annual Amendments Process

            Appoint Ad Hoc Committee                                                                                      10/11/06

            Committee meeting                                                                                                         12/06

Rule development workshop                                                                                            2/07

Rule adoption hearing                                                                                                      4/07

Rule effective                                                                                                                   6/07

 

12.       Develop Product Validation Criteria for Methods of Demonstrating Compliance with Code

Meeting                                                                                                                     2/7/06

Meeting                                                                                                                  5/3&4/06

Meeting                                                                                                                     6/1/06

Recommendations to Commission                                                                            7/11/06

Recommendations reviewed and approved by Commission                                      8/22/06

Rule adoption schedule approved for amending the rule                                10/4/06

Product Approval POC review of draft rule                                                             1/24/07

Rule workshop                                                                                              2/7/07

Rule adoption hearing if requested                                                                            3/28/07

Rule effective                                                                                                                7/07

 

 

13.       Review and Address Code Administration Needs of Local Governments and Measures to

            Improve Uniform and Effective Enforcement of the Code

            Assessment survey                                                                                                        2/07

            Report to Code Administration TAC                                                                             5/07

            Code Administration TAC Review and Develop Recommendations                               5/07

            Recommendations to Commission                                                                                 6/07

 

14.       Evaluate in-home waste water recycling in coordination with Department of Health and Department of Environmental Protection

Staff investigate DOH concerns and determine statutory authorities                          10-12/06

Department of Health meeting                                                                       2/12/07

 

15.       Address implementation of the electrical systems requirements of the Energy Efficiency Code

Forum for discussion of requirements and their implementation                     7/10/06

    Recommendations presented to the Commission                                                      7/11/06

    Education and outreach

                Florida Board of Professional Engineers newsletter article

                Florida Engineering Society publication article                                     10/06

                Identification of Code enforcement and education issue by

                            Building Code Education and Outreach Council                    9/27/06

                Add notice to Commission’s website                                                                 9/06

                Send notice to all parties registered on BCIS for electrical issues                        9/06

                Notice Building Officials via BOAF                                                                   9/06

                BOAF Education Conference Course                                                               5/07

 

 

16.        Develop capability to require education for validation entities and a training program.

 


17.       Amend the 2004 FBC to eliminate wind-borne debris protection exceptions less stringent than those of the 2006 IBC and 2006 IRC

Rule adoption hearing                                                                                                   3/28/07

Rule effective                                                                                                                     6/07

 

 

18.       Develop Code-Plus criteria for insurance qualification

            Determine policy direction                                                                                             3/07

            Contract for development                                                                                             5/07

            Finalize criteria                                                                                                12/07

            Present in report to 2008 Legislature                                                                             2/08

 


 

FLORIDA BUILDING COMMISSION 2007 WORKPLAN

UTILIZING FORMAT CONSISTENT WITH 2006 WORKPLAN

 

2005 Tasks Carried Forward:

 

A.        Amend Product Approval Rule 9B-72, 2004

           

                                    COMPLETED

 

 

1.         Hurricane Damage Investigations

 

                        COMPLETED

 

           

3.         Recommendations for Report to 2007 Legislature

            Consider preliminary recommendations to Legislature                                         10/10/06

            Approve recommendations to Legislature                                                                       12/04/06

            Report transmitted to Legislature                                                                                      2/08/07        

 

6.         2004 FBC Glitch Amendments/2006 Annual Interim Amendments:

           

                                    COMPLETED

 

 

 

 

11.       Revise Rule 9B-3.004 to Allow Alternates for Committee Members and Annual Amendments Process

            Appoint Ad Hoc Committee                                                                                      10/11/06

            Committee meeting                                                                                                         12/06

Rule development workshop                                                                                            2/07

Rule adoption hearing                                                                                                      4/07

Rule effective                                                                                                                   6/07

 

 

12.       2007 Update to the Florida Building Code

 

Design of Update Process                                                                                       Apr-May 06

            2006 International Codes published and available to the public                          3/1/06

            Supplement version of 2006 FBC amendments available                                          9/1/06

            Commission selects 2006 I Codes as foundation for 2007 FBC                        10/11/06

             (Note: 2006 I Codes must be available to public for 6 months prior to selection)

            Replacement pages version of 2006 FBC amendments available                                    11/1/06

            Proposed amendments to the 2006 I Codes with Florida amendments due date 1/1/07

            Florida Specific amendment overlaps with 2006 I Codes, local amendments      1/1/07

                         and 2008 FFPC correlation submitted amendments proposals by staff

            Proposed amendments posted to the Web by (45 day min before TAC review) 1/15/07

            45 day comment period ends                                                                                        2/28/07

            TACs review proposed Florida amendments, current Florida amendments      

and current Local amendments and make recommendations              3/12-15/07

            TAC recommendations posted to web (45 day min before Commission review)    4/13/07

             45 day comment period ends                                                                                      5/27/07

            TACs review comments and prepare public comment for Rule Workshop              6/26&27/07     

            Commission considers TAC recommendations on proposed amendments                

                        via Rule Development Workshop                                                               6/26&27/07

            Rule Adoption Hearing                                                                                   8/22/07

            File Rule adopting the 2007 FBC                                                                                9/14/07

            Printed Codes available to the public                                                                            1/1/08

            Code implemented (6 months from publishing to web)                                     10/1/08

 

            Subtasks:

            Joint Fire TAC/Fire Code Advisory Council review of I Codes changes to                    10/06

                        FFPC conducted

                        Meetings                                                                                              10/06, 12/6/06

            Correlation committee review of Florida specific amendments overlap                  

                        with 2006 I Codes                                                                                     10/06-2/07

            Code books publication and printing

Provide 1st set of changes to ICC consisting of non-overlap Florida                                       1/07

                                Specific changes as identified by staff

                        Provide 2nd set of changes to ICC consisting of changes as approved by the                    5/27/07

                                TACs

                                Provide 3nd set of changes to ICC consisting of changes as approved by the                   7/27/07

                                Commission at the Rule Workshop                                                                         

               

 

               

12.5     Glitch Amendments to the 2007 Florida Building Code

 

            Printed 2007 Codes available to the public   (Note:  Code implemented 10/1/08)                   1/1/08

            Rule development workshop                                                                                        6/25/08

            Rule adoption hearing                                                                                                  8/27/08

            File Rule and post Supplement to website                                                                      9/5/08

            Glitch Rule effective                                                                                                     9/27/08

            2007 FBC effective                                                                                                     10/1/08

 

 

 

14.       Panhandle Hurricane Ivan Study

            Phase I

            Workshop in Panhandle to review studies                                                                      9/13/05

            Commission approved consensus recommendation from workshop

 to conduct Panhandle windborne debris study                                    10/12/05

            Hire contractor to conduct Panhandle windborne debris study  

Phase I (study initiation data development for models)                              10/05

Obtain budget amendment                                                                                   11/05

Initiate Phase II (modify models and conduct simulations)                                     12/05

Commission receives preliminary report from researchers                                              2/07/06

Public hearing and decide recommendation to Legislature at                               2/07/06

Commission meeting

Meeting with Panhandle Building Officials                                                                      2/16/06

            Recommendation to the Legislature       (In Annual Report)                                            2/24/06

            Contractor preliminary report presentation on study at Commission meeting       3/22/06

            Contractor presentation on study at Commission meeting                                                 5/3/06

            Initiate amendment of Code as directed by 2006 Legislature                         See Task 6.

                Special Commission meeting for Supplemental Rule Development                  6/19/06

Workshop and contractor presentation at Destin                          

                Supplemental Rule Development Workshop                                                  7/11/06

                Rule Adoption Hearing                                                                                             8/22/06

            HRAC considers recommendation for Phase II                                                 7/11/06

            Commission approved proceeding with Phase II                                                            7/11/06

            Phase II

            Line up funding                                                                                               8/06-9/06

            Contract with UF/ARA                                                                                     12/06

            Initiation reporting to HRAC                                                                                           2/07

           

15.       Exposure Category C Study 

           

                                    COMPLETED

           

 

19.       Standards for Hospice Facilities

           

                        COMPLETED

 

 

 

2006 TASKS:

 

1.                Establish Legislative Liaison Process

 

COMPLETED

 

6.      Develop and Implement an Accelerated Revocation Process for Noncompliant Product and Entity Approvals

           

COMPLETED

 

7.      Review and Address Code Administration Needs of Local Governments and Measures to Improve Uniform and Effective Enforcement of the Code

            Assessment survey                                                                                                        2/07

            Report to Code Administration TAC                                                                             5/07

            Code Administration TAC Review and Develop Recommendations                               5/07

            Recommendations to Commission                                                                                 6/07

 

8.      Develop Product Validation Criteria for Methods of Demonstrating Compliance with Code

Meeting                                                                                                                     2/7/06

Meeting                                                                                                                  5/3&4/06

Meeting                                                                                                                     6/1/06

Recommendations to Commission                                                                            7/11/06

Recommendations reviewed and approved by Commission                                      8/22/06

Rule adoption schedule approved for amending the rule                                10/4/06

Product Approval POC review of draft rule                                                             1/24/07

Rule workshop                                                                                              2/7/07

Rule adoption hearing if requested                                                                            3/28/07

Rule effective                                                                                                                7/07

 

 

9.      Develop Window Labeling and Default Installation Criteria

Appoint Work Group                                                                                              2/22/06

Meeting                                                                                                                   5/31/06

Meeting                                                                                                                   11/1/06

Recommendation to Code Administration TAC and Commission                              12/6/06

Code amendment submitted prior to                                                                           1/1/07

Adopted through 2007 FBC update                                 see Task 12 of previous section

 

 

10.  Evaluate Termite Protection Requirements

Appoint Workgroup                                                                                                     3/06

            Meeting                                                                                                                   5/17/06

            Recommendations to Commission                                                                            7/11/06

            Code amendment submitted prior to                                                                         1/01/07

            Adopted through 2007 FBC update                                                                  See Task 12

 

11.  Evaluate Code Update, Amendment, Interpretation and Coordination with FFPC and with Model Base Codes Editions

            Appoint Workgroup                                                                                                  3/22/06

Meeting on 2007 FBC Update                                                                      4/19/06

Recommendation to Commission                                                                                 5/3/06

Annual Interim Amendment Assessment                                                                  4/06-6/06

Report to WG (on assessment)                                                                      7/12/06

            WG Meeting                                                                                                             7/12/06

WG Meeting                                                                                                             8/21/06

Recommendation to Commission                                                                               8/22/06

Supplemental meeting                                                                                                10/9/06

Supplemental meeting                                                                                                11/2/06

Public Hearing on the Recommendation                                                          12/5/06

            Implement through Rule 9B-3 amendment and 2007 FBC Update                     See Task       

 

12.  Assess Transition to IECC as Base for Florida Energy Code

            Appoint Workgroup                                                                                                2/22/06

            Hire Consultant to develop code comparisons                                                   3/06

            Meeting                                                                                                                   6/22/06

            Recommendation to Commission                                                                                 7/11

Meeting                                                                                                                   9/14/06

            Meeting                                                                                                                 11/15/06

            Amendments proposed for 2007 FBC                                                          1/1/07

            Energy Code revisions thru adoption and implementation of 2007 FBC    See Task 12             Conduct workshop on energy efficiency and moisture control                    2/28/07

 

 

13.  2006 Legislature’s Assignments

See Tasks 14 and 15 on Panhandle WBD issue above

 

 

14.  Coordinate the Elevator Code and 2007 Florida Building Code updates with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation and The Elevator Advisory Council

Initial staff meeting to establish protocols                                                                  9/6/06

Council reviews Code amendment proposals and advises Commission   See Task 12

       

 

15.  Conduct a work group review of in-home waste water recycling in coordination with Department of Health and Department of Environmental Protection

Staff investigate DOH concerns and determine statutory authorities                          10-12/06

Department of Health meeting                                                                       2/12/07

 

 

16.  Address implementation of the electrical systems requirements of the Energy Efficiency Code

Forum for discussion of requirements and their implementation                         7/10/06

    Recommendations presented to the Commission                                                      7/11/06

    Education and outreach

                Florida Board of Professional Engineers newsletter article

                Florida Engineering Society publication article                                     10/06

                Identification of Code enforcement and education issue by

                            Building Code Education and Outreach Council                    9/27/06

                Add notice to Commission’s website                                                                 9/06

                Send notice to all parties registered on BCIS for electrical issues                        9/06

                Notice Building Officials via BOAF                                                                   9/06

                BOAF Education Conference Course                                                               5/07

 

17.  Amend the Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction

Rule development workshop                                                                                   3/28/07

Rule adoption hearing if requested                                                                             5/9/07

Rule effective                                                                                                               6/07

Note:  Code amendment is only conducted to integrate current chap 553, Part II, F.S. parking requirements

 

 

18.  Shutter and Garage Door Labeling

Work Group appointed                                                                                           8/22/06

Work Group meeting                                                                                               9/14/06

:                                                                                                                       11/13-14/06

Report to Code Administration TAC and Commission                                     12/06

Code amendments submitted for 2007 FBC by                                              1/1/07

Requirements implemented through 2007 FBC                                                 

 

 


 

2007 Legislature Directed Tasks Through Special Session

 

            Florida Building Code Amendments:

 

Ø       

 

 

2006 Legislature Directed Tasks

 

            Florida Building Code Amendments:

 

Ø      Redesignate the Wind Borne Debris Protection Region for the Florida Panhandle

 

 

 

2005 Legislature Directed Tasks

 

Florida Building Code Amendments:

 

Expedited Code Amendment   

COMPLETED

 

·        Shall by November 1, 2005, adopt the ICC provisions for ventless attic spaces. [Section 33 SB 442]

·        Shall by November 1, 2005, recognize all alarms complying with UL 2017 for the pool alarm option compliance with swimming pool safety requirements of chapter 515 , F.S. [Section 32 SB 442]

·        Shall consider how to address water intrusion and roof-covering-attachment weaknesses. [Section 34 SB 442]

·        Shall review Modifications 569 and 570 adopted October 14, 2003 to IBC and repeal, modify or leave the same but 569 and 570 cannot go into effect until the review (leave the same) or rulemaking (modify or repeal) are completed. [Section 48 SB 442]

 

2004 FBC Glitch Amendments (2006 Annual Amendment to 2004 FBC)

COMPLETED (Implemented in the 2005 expedited Code Amendment)

 

·        Shall amend the 2004 FBC to allow use of the area under mezzanines to be included in the calculation of total floor area when determining the maximum allowable mezzanine area in sprinklered S2 occupancies of Type III construction. Retroactive to the adoption of the 2001 FBC. [Section 44 SB 442]

·        Shall modify Table 1014.1 of 2004 FBC maximum occupancy loads for R occupancies. [Section 46 SB 442]

·        Shall amend section 1014.1.2 of 2004 FBC to exempt R1 and R2 occupancies from required distance between exits under certain conditions. [Section 46 SB 442]

 

2007 Florida Building Code Update

 

Ø      Eliminate the “interior pressure design” option for buildings in the wind-borne debris

             regions consistent with the IBC and IRC.

 

 

 

Special Studies:

 

Ø      Together with building officials from the area, review Hurricane Ivan damage and other data for the region from Franklin County to the Alabama border and issue a report of findings and recommendations to the Governor and 2006 Legislature. [Section 39 SB 442]

Ø      Evaluate the definition of exposure category C and make recommendations to the Governor and 2006 Legislature. [Section 41 SB 442]

Ø      Study the recommendation that the State be served by a single validation entity for state product approval. [Section 45 SB 442]

 

 

Other Tasks:

COMPLETED

 

Ø      Develop a form by rule that is posted on a construction site and identifies all private providers that will be conducting inspections and their contact information. [Section 11 SB 442/ 553.791(4)(c)]

Ø      Develop a form by rule for use on the Building Code Information System for petitioning for review of local building official decisions. [Section 9 SB 442/ s.553.775(3)(c)2.]

Ø      Add design and construction related facility licensing requirements for Hospice Facilities. [HB 189]