HURRICANE RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CODE CHANGES TRACKING CHART

5/2/07

Recommendation	Actions	Targeted Code Change	Action Plan and Assignment
A bond break be provided between primary drainage planes and stucco renderings in drained assemblies. In simple terms this will require two layers of building paper or a layer of building paper over a plastic housewrap.	HRAC recommended Expedited Amendment Commission approved Expedited	Expedited Amendments 11/1/05	Completed
The specification, rating and testing of WRB’s be consistent with their installed exposure – i.e. tested and rated as part of a stucco assembly. Appropriate performance specifications need to be developed for WRB’s used with stucco renderings and the Florida Building Code altered to require them.	HRAC recommended Expedited Amendment Commission approved Expedited	Expedited Amendments 11/1/05	Completed
The Florida Building Code be altered to come into compliance with the International Residential Code to explicitly allow for the construction of unvented roof assemblies.	HRAC recommended Expedited Amendment Commission approved Expedited	Expedited Amendments 11/1/05	Completed
Require application of exterior surface coatings to appropriate standard or manufacturer’s specification.	HRAC recommended Expedited Amendment Commission approved Expedited	Expedited Amendments 11/1/05	Completed
Require wood, metal or other structural support “ridge board” for tile attachment methods 1, 2 and 4A	HRAC recommended Expedited Amendment Commission approved Expedited	Expedited Amendments 11/1/05	Completed
Recommendation	Actions	Targeted Code Change	Action Plan and Assignment
Require FBC approved pre-bagged mortar to attach hip and ridge tiles attachment methods 3 and 4B (pre-bagged mortar requirement applies to systems where mortar is the attachment component not systems utilizing ridge board and mechanical or adhesive-set)	HRAC recommended Expedited Amendment Commission approved Expedited	Expedited Amendments 11/1/05	Completed
Require testing of ridge attachment systems according to SSTD 11 to establish wind up-lift resistance.	HRAC recommended Expedited Amendment Commission approved Expedited	Expedited Amendments 11/1/05	Completed
Utilize an additional tile factor of 2-1 above that specified in SSTD 11 or TAS 101 to determine the “allowable overturning moment” or “attachment resistance expressed as a moment (Mf)”	HRAC recommended Expedited Amendment Commission approved Expedited	Expedited Amendments 11/1/05	Completed
Prohibit component substitution without proper laboratory testing and FBC Product Approval	HRAC recommended Expedited Amendment Commission approved Expedited	Expedited Amendments 11/1/05	Completed
Allow hip and ridge attachment systems with demonstrated performance equal ofr superior to that required by the identified systems	HRAC recommended Expedited Amendment Commission approved Expedited	Expedited Amendments 11/1/05	Completed
Address requirements for installation instructions via Product Approval Workgroup Recommendations	HRAC recommended Expedited Amendment Commission approved Expedited	Expedited Amendments 11/1/05	Completed
Recommendation	Actions	Targeted Code Change	Action Plan and Assignment
The moisture storage capacity of mass walls be increased by providing a “seat” at the base of these assemblies.	HRAC recommended expedited amendment Commission rejected	None	Referred back to FHBA (recommendation was from FHBA water intrusion report)
Define the terms “weather resistant” and “weather protection”	HRAC recommended expedited amendment Commission rejected	None	Referred back to Central Florida BOAF Chapter to pursue its recommendation
Delete the criteria of chapter 14 that deems walls constructed according to the masonry chapter and concrete chapter requirements to be weather resistant.	HRAC recommended expedited amendment Commission rejected	None	Referred back to Central Florida BOAF Chapter to pursue its recommendation
Require compliance with ANSI/SPRI ES-1 for edge flashings and copings.	HRAC recommended expedited amendment Commission deferred to glitch amendments	Glitch Amendments 12/23/06	Completed
Require compliance with ASTM E-1592 for testing the uplift resistance of metal panel roof systems. (Note: Require ASTM E-1592 for structural metal panel roof systems and UL 580 for non-structural metal panel roof systems)	HRAC recommended expedited amendment Commission deferred to glitch amendments	Glitch Amendments 12/23/06	Completed
Require asphalt shingles to comply with UL 2390 testing and rating based on wind speed categories	HRAC recommended expedited amendment Commission deferred to glitch amendments	Glitch Amendments 12/23/06	Completed
Recommendation	Actions	Targeted Code Change	Action Plan and Assignment
Require removal of existing roof covering down to the deck and replacement of deteriorated sheathing in areas where basic wind speed is 110 mph or greater. If existing sheathing attachment does not comply with loads derived from Chapter 16, require installation of additional fasteners to meet the loads.	HRAC recommended expedited amendment Commission deferred to glitch amendments	Glitch Amendments 12/23/06	Completed
Make the requirements of 2001 FBC Section 1522 (Rooftop Mounted Equipment) applicable throughout the state for all wind speeds. Include in Mechanical Volume also.	HRAC recommended expedited amendment Commission deferred to glitch amendments	Glitch Amendments 12/23/06	Completed
Add criteria regarding wind and wind driven rain resistance of ridge vents. Attachment criteria require development but TAS 100A could be referenced for rain resistance.	HRAC recommended adoption in post “expedited” amndment	Deferred to further research
Criteria for wind resistance of soffits should be developed and added.	HRAC recommended adoption in post “expedited” amndment	Residential- Glitch Amendments12/23/06; Building- 2007 FBC	Residential- Completed Building- pending 2007 FBC Further research also
Criteria for wind-driven rain resistance of soffits should be developed and added.	HRAC recommended adoption in post “expedited” amndment	Long range – post 2007 FBC update.	Conduct R&D to establish criteria. Budget authority requested for 2007-08
Water managed window and door installation requirements be developed and the Florida Building Code altered to require them.	HRAC recommended adoption in post “expedited” amndment	2007 FBC Update 10/1/08	Prescriptive default criteria developed by 3 national window groups and submitted for 2007 FBC Update
Recommendation	Actions	Targeted Code Change	Action Plan and Assignment
Windows and doors be correctly rated and tested according to ANSI/AAMA 101. Mulled window units, double windows or composite windows be tested and held to the same requirements as single units.	HRAC recommended adoption in post “expedited” amndment	Glitch	Completed
Water managed window and door installation requirements be developed and the Florida Building Code altered to require them.	HRAC recommended adoption in post “expedited” amndment	2007 FBC Update 10/1/08	Prescriptive default criteria developed by 3 national window groups and submitted for 2007 FBC Update
Water managed details for dryer vents, electrical panel boxes, electrical boxes, vent fan hoods be developed and the Florida Building Code Altered to require them.	HRAC recommended adoption in post “expedited” amndment	Long range – post 2007 FBC update.	Conduct R&D to establish criteria. FY 07-08 project.
Remove the partially enclosed design option at the next code cycle.	HRAC recommended adoption in post “expedited” amndment	Special FBC amendment 1/1/07	Automatically enacted by adoption of 2006 IRC as required by 2005 SB 442. Implemented early-Jan 2007 via HB 1-A
Adopt ASCE 24-05 for elevation requirements and flood resistant materials, equipment.	HRAC recommended adoption in post “expedited” amndment	Out of Commission’s jurisdiction	FEMA and Florida DCA coordination. Enacted by adoption of 2006 IBC and IRC.
Re-evaluate the hazard identification/mapping approaches in Coastal A/V Zones.	HRAC recommended adoption in post “expedited” amndment	Out of Commission’s jurisdiction	FEMA and Florida DCA coordination. Prepare and submit amendment.
For hurricane shelters and EHPA, adopt wind speed recommended by Florida DCA in the State Emergency Shelter Program and the ASCE 7-02/2001 FBC wind speed map design wind speed plus 40 mph using Performance Criteria 3.	HRAC recommended adoption in post “expedited” amndment	Out of Commission’s jurisdiction	Florida DCA, DOE and School Board Association negotiation.
Recommendation	Actions	Targeted Code Change	Action Plan and Assignment
Pressure relieved/baffled soffit assemblies be developed for vented roof assemblies and the Florida Building Code altered to require them.	HRAC recommended adoption in post “expedited” amndment	Long range – post 2007 FBC update.	Conduct R&D to evaluate soffit water intrusion control methods. FY 07-08 project
It is unlikely that a practical paint specification can be developed in the short term to address micro-cracking stucco issues as the relationships among water vapor permeability, mil thickness and elasticity are not known. It is recommended that these relationships be explored and that until these relationships are understood the Florida Building Code not be altered to require “elastomeric paints” on stucco renderings.	HRAC recommended adoption in post “expedited” amndment	Long range – post 2007 FBC update.	Conduct R&D on water penetration, absorption and transport through concrete and masonry wall assemblies to establish criteria for coatings or other water control measures. FY 07-08 project.
Add technically-based criteria regarding blow-off resistance of aggregate on built-up and sprayed polyurethane foam roofs (Roof Coverings for Roofs with Slopes Less than 2:12).	HRAC recommended adoption in post “expedited” amndment	Long range supported by R&D	Conduct R&D to establish criteria. FY 07-08 project.
Develop window water leakage test and performance criteria specific to hurricane prone regions.	HRAC recommended adoption in post “expedited” amndment	Long range supported by R&D	Conduct R&D in support of AAMA standard development. FY 07-08.Windows Work Group
Develop criteria that pertain to attaching lightning protection systems. Include in the Electrical Volume also.	HRAC recommended adoption in post “expedited” amndment	Long range supported by R&D	Support industry standard development activity. Tom Smith/FEMA
Revise the Florida panhandle criteria to match ASCE 7 wind borne debris region.	HRAC recommended adoption in post “expedited” amendment	Legislature must change the law- Done Amend FBC by 7/1/07	Conduct Study as directed by 2005 Legislature

Note: Red text indicates recommendations for expedited amendments to FBC

Black text indicates deferral to glitch amendment proceeding decided 6/28/05

Blue text indicates deferral to glitch amendment proceeding decided 5/10/05

Purple text indicates Commission deferral of HRAC recommended expedited amendments, to the glitch amendment proceeding.