FLORIDA BUILDING COMMISSION

HURRICANE RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE

May 18, 2021

9:00 A.M.

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MEETING OBJECTIVES

Ø To Approve Regular Procedural Topics (Agenda and Minutes)

Ø Presentation of industry report on product wind performance of polymeric cladding, soffits and fascia by Mathew Dobson of Vinyl Siding Institute, Inc.

Ø To Evaluate and Prioritize Recommended List of Research Projects for Funding by the Commission.

Ø To Identify Needed Next Steps: Information, Assignments, and Agenda Items for Next Meeting.

MEETING AGENDA—Tuesday, May 18, 2021

All Agenda Times—Including Adjournment—Are Approximate and Subject to Change

9:00 a.m.

1.)

Welcome, Introductions and Roll Call

2.)

Agenda Review and Approval

3.)

Review and Approval of March 22, 2021 minutes

4.)

Presentation of industry report on product wind performance of polymeric cladding, soffits and fascia by Mathew Dobson of Vinyl Siding Institute, Inc.

5.)

Evaluation and Prioritization of Research Projects Recommended for Commission FY 2021 – 2021 Funding
Research Plan
Research Project Ranking Exercise Overview/ Tracking

1.	Development of Wind-Driven Rain Climatology and Coincidental Wind Speed Return Period Maps for Florida and Surrounding Coastal Areas – Forrest Masters/Art DeGaetano/Jay Crandell – (UF/$110,000 - $120,000)
	IBHS Letter of Support - Wind Driven Rain Climatology
	Florida Coalition Research Support Letter
2.	“Self-Organizing” Maps for Estimating Wind Speed Triggers for Debris Generation – Cigdem Akan/William Dally/Patrick Kreidl – (UNF/$150,000)
3.	Evaluation of Concrete Pile Foundation During Hurricane Michael – Raphael Crowley/Ryan Shamet  - (UNF/$76,361)
4.	Wind-induced loads on roof overhangs – Phase II – Ioannis Zisis (FIU/$85,000)

6.)

General Public Comment

7.)

Next Steps: Information, Assignments, and Agenda Items for Next Meeting

8.)

Adjourn

STAFF CONTACTS:

Thomas Campbell, Executive Director (850) 717-1823; Thomas.campbell@myfloridalicense.com

Mo Madani, Technical Director, (850)717-1825 mo.madani@myfloridalicense.com

This document is available to any person requiring materials in alternate format upon request. Contact Office of Codes and Standards, Florida Building Commission, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 or call (850) 487-1824.

MEETING DATES AND LOCATIONS—2021
I..	January 28, 2021	Teleconference
II.	March 22, 2021	Teleconference
III.	May 18, 2021	Teleconference

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
MEMBER	AFFILIATION
Sergio Ascunce	Miami-Dade County
Joe Belcher	JDB Code Services, Inc., Fire TAC
David Compton	JS Held LLC, Structural TAC, Product Approval POC, Commissioner
Dr. Anne Cope	Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
Mark Mikkelson	Andersen Corporation
Craig Parrino	Cast-Crete USA, LLC, Structural TAC
John “Bud” Plisich	FEMA
Dr. Angela Schedel	Taylor Engineering, Inc.
Brad Schiffer	TAXIS, Inc., Accessibility TAC, Fire TAC, Commissioner
Jeffrey Schnellmann	Managing Members City-Side Homes, LLC.
Jim Schock, Chairman	Growth Management Services Building Services Division, Structural TAC, Fire TAC, Commissioner
Vince Seijas	Miami-Dade County
Brian Swope	Tampa Roofing, Roofing TAC, Product Approval POC, Commissioner
DBPR STAFF
Tom Campbell	Executive Director
Chris Howell	Administrative Staff
Mo Madani	Technical Manager
Justin Vogel	FBC Legal Counsel
FACILITATOR
Jeff Blair	Facilitated Solutions, LLC

COMMITTEE SCOPE AND PURPOSE

The scope of work and purpose of the Hurricane Research Advisory Committee (HRAC) is: to identify and review what research is being conducted related to building failure issues resulting from high wind events generally, and recent hurricanes in Florida specifically; to identify any research gaps on key issues identified from reports and studies but not being researched; to ensure that the Commission is provided with all relevant research findings on each of the major issues, prior to the Commission considering code enhancements resulting from lessons learned; and, to identify any needed Code changes the Commission should consider for enhancements to the wind and water resistance provisions of the Florida Building Code.