FLORIDA BUILDING COMMISSION

 

FACILITATOR’S SUMMARY REPORT OF THE

JUNE 24, 2008

COMMISSION PLENARY SESSION

SUPPLEMENT TO THE JUNE 24, 2008 MINUTES

 

ORLANDO, 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

 

 

This document is available in alternate formats upon request to Dept. of Community Affairs, Codes & Standards, 2555 Shumard Oak Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850) 487-1824.


FLORIDA BUILDING COMMISSION

 

SUPPLEMENT TO THE JUNE 24, 2008 MINUTES

 

Overview of Commission’s Key Decisions

 

TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2008

 

Welcome

Chairman Rodriguez welcomed the Commission, staff and the public to Orlando and day one of the June 2008 plenary session. The Chair noted that the primary focus of the June Commission meeting would be a rule development workshop Glitch Amendments. The Chair explained that if one wished to address the Commission on any of the issues before the Commission they should sign-in on the appropriate sheet(s). As always, the Commission will provide an opportunity for public comment on each of the Commission’s substantive discussion topics. The Chair explained that if one wants to comment on a specific substantive Commission agenda item, they should come to the speaker’s table so the Commission knows they wish to speak. The Chair noted that public input is welcome, but should be offered before there is a formal motion on the floor.

 

Public Comment

The Commission received public input requesting that the Commission not conduct the scheduled June 25, 2008 rule development workshop on proposed Glitch amendments, and instead proposed that all Glitch Amendments be reviewed during the August 2008 rule development workshop.

The public suggested that with the extension of the submittal date for Glitch Amendments to July 15, 2008, and due to general confusion regarding when amendments would be considered by the Commission.

 

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted 13 – 2 in favor, not to conduct a rule development workshop on Glitch Amendments during the June 2008 meeting, and to consider all of the proposed Glitch Amendments during a rule development workshop on Rule 9B-3.047, Florida Building Code, Glitch Amendments, at the August 2008 meeting. The Commission will conduct a rule adoption hearing at the October 2008 meeting. In addition, the Commission voted not to convene on Wednesday, June 25 and to postpone the workplan prioritization exercise and the Commission Processes Ad Hoc meeting.

 

Agenda Review and Approval

The Commission voted unanimously, 15 - 0 in favor, to approve the agenda for the June

24 - 25, 2008 meeting as amended. Following are the key agenda items approved for consideration:

 

·        To Consider Regular Procedural Issues: Agenda Approval and Approval of the May 6 - 7, 2008 Minutes and Facilitator’s Summary Report.

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

·        To Review and Update the Workplan.

·        To Consider/Decide on Accessibility Waiver Applications.

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

·        To Hear an Update Report on Binding Interpretations.

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

·        To Consider/Decide on Accessibility, Code Administration, Electrical, Energy, Mechanical, Plumbing, Roofing, Special Occupancy, and Structural Technical Advisory Committees (TAC’s) Report/Rec’s.

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

·        To Consider/Decide on Universal Bedroom Definition Workgroup Report/Rec’s.

·        To Consider/Decide on Regional AC Efficiency and Humidity and Moisture Control Workgroups Report/Rec’s.

·        To Consider Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Budget Report.

·        To Conduct a Rule Development Workshop on Rule 9B-3.047, Florida Building Code,

Glitch Amendments.

·        To Conduct a Workplan Prioritization Exercise.

·        To Discuss Commissioner Issues.

·        To Receive Public Comment.

·        To Review Committee Assignments and Issues for the Next Meeting—August 19 - 20, 2008 in Naples.

 

Amendments to the Agenda:

·        To Conduct a Rule Development Workshop on Rule 9B-3.047, Florida Building Code,

Glitch Amendments.

·        To Conduct a Workplan Prioritization Exercise.

 

 

Review and Approval of the May 6 - 7,  2008 Meeting Minutes and Facilitator’s Summary Report

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 - 0 in favor, to approve the May 6 - 7, 2008 Minutes as amended and the Facilitator’s Summary Report as presented.

 

Amendments to May 2008 Minutes:

Commissioner Schulte was present at the May 2008 Commission meeting.

 

 

Chair’s Discussion Issues and Recommendations

 

1.          New Commission Members

Chairman Rodriguez reported that the Governor has made seven appointments to the Commission that will take effect July 1, 2008. Chairman Rodriguez welcomed all new Commissioners and thanked those Commissioners who were rolling-off the Commission for their dedicated service to the citizens of Florida. The Chair reported the following appointments:

 

Jeffrey Gross has been re-appointed, to represent the Building Management Industry for a term beginning July 1, 2008, and ending November 21, 2011. Jeff has been serving since May of 2003.

 

Donald Mayo has been appointed to represent Code Officials for a term beginning July 1, 2008, and ending January 12, 2011. Donald is succeeding Christ Sanidas who has served since November of 1999.

 

Scott Mollan has been appointed to represent Mechanical Contractors for a term beginning July 1, 2008, and ending February 3, 2011. Scott is succeeding Gary Griffin who has served since June of 2005.

 

Nicholas Nicholson has been appointed to represent Mechanical Engineers for a term beginning July 1, 2008, and ending December 8, 2009. Nicholas is succeeding Steven Bassett who has served since August of 1997. The Chair offered the Commission’s appreciation to Steve Bassett for his willingness to represent the Commission at various public functions.

 

Jeff Stone has been appointed to represent Building Product Manufacturers for a term beginning July 1, 2008, and ending July 27, 2011. Jeff is succeeding Nanette Dean who has served since September of 2005.

 

John “Tim” Tolbert has been appointed to represent Code Officials for a term beginning July 1, 2008, and ending January 15, 2011.  Tim is succeeding Nick D’Andrea who has served since May of 1992. The Chair thanked Nick for his service as the Commission’s Vice-Chair.

 

Mark Turner has been appointed to represent Electrical Contractors for a term beginning July 1, 2008, and ending January 30, 2011. Mark is succeeding Michael McCombs who has served since November of 1999.

 

2.         Appointments (Commission—TAC(s)—Workgroup(s))

 

A.        Humidity and Moisture Control Workgroup

The Chair appointed Dutch Uselton to the Humidity and Moisture Control Workgroup.

           

B.        Commission Processes Ad Hoc

The Chair announced that he was appointing an ad hoc committee of Commissioners to discuss Commission processes, budget issues, and the 2010 Code development process. The appointments were as follows:

Raul Rodriguez, Chair, Dick Browdy, Ed Carson, Kiko Franco, Jim Goodloe, Dale Greiner,

Jeff Gross, and Chris Schulte.

 

3.         Effective Date of 2007 Florida Building Code and Florida Energy Code

The Chair noted that the Commission voted unanimously on June 9, 2008 to make the effective date of the 2007 Florida Building Code and Florida Energy Code December 31, 2008. In addition, the Glitch amendment deadline was extended to July 15, 2008. Proposed Glitch amendments will be reviewed at the June and August 2008 Commission meetings.

 

4.         Appreciation for Maxine Moore Retiring from DCA

Chairman Rodriguez stated that on behalf of the Commission he was extending the Commission’s deepest appreciation and best wishes for retiring DCA staff person, Maxine Moore. Max has handled the Commission’s logistics and travel for many years, and has always provided professional and cheerful assistance to the Commission. The Chair noted that she will be missed, and offered good luck in her retirement.

 

 

5.         Commission and Public Input Process Review

Jeff reviewed the Commission’s meeting discussion and public input processes with the Commission. Jeff explained that the Commission Processes Ad Hoc would review a revised proposal at their meeting.

 

 

Review and Update of Commission Workplan

Rick Dixon reviewed the updated Workplan with the Commission and answered member’s questions. Commissioner Browdy requested that Workplan tasks provide detail on the task’s origin.

 

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 - 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)

 

 

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 Kim 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

 

Appeals

Jim Richmond informed the Commission that the lawsuit filed by Commissioner Norkunas against the Commission regarding the Commission’s decision on an Accessibility Waiver appeal had been dismissed by the District Court of Appeal due to lack of standing for Commissioner Norkunas.

Commissioner Norkunas explained that as an advocate for people with disabilities he must defend their interests.

 

Binding Interpretations

Jim Richmond reported that there were no new petitions to report on.

           

 

Petitions For Declaratory Statements

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

 

Second Hearings

 

DCA07-DEC-085 by Walter A. Tillet, Jr., P.E. of TilTeco, Inc.

Motion—The Commission voted 11 – 0 in favor, to defer action on the petition until the August 2008 meeting.

DCA08-DEC-002 by Scott Hampton, PE

Motion—The Commission voted 11 – 0 in favor, to affirm their previous action on the petition.

 

DCA08-DEC-086 by Ruben Fabian Arroyo, Arroyo Enterprises, Inc.

Motion—The Commission voted 11 – 0 in favor, to affirm their previous action on the petition.

 

DCA08-DEC-087 by Joseph Hermann, Arroyo Enterprises, Inc.

Motion—The Commission voted 13 – 0 in favor, to affirm their previous action on the petition.

 

DCA08-DEC-108 by Ruben Fabian Arroyo, Arroyo Enterprises, Inc.

Motion—The Commission voted 14 – 0 in favor, to affirm their previous action on the petition.

 

            DCA08-DEC-112 by Lee Arsenault, the Vintage Group, Inc.

Motion—The Commission voted 11 – 2 in favor, to affirm their previous action on the petition.

 

 

First Hearings

 

DCA08-DEC-119 by Dick Wilhelm, Fenestration Manufacturers Association

Motion—The Commission voted 14 – 0 in favor, to approve the TAC’s recommendation on the petition.

 

DCA08-DEC-124 by Chris Sheppard, System Components Corporation

Motion—The Commission voted 14 – 0 in favor, to approve the TAC’s recommendation on the petition as amended by the Commission.

 

DCA08-DEC-142 by Jerry Sparks, Hillsborough County Florida

Motion—The Commission voted 15 – 0 in favor, to approve the TAC’s recommendation on the petition.

 

DCA08-DEC-147 by John Berry, AIA, Cole + Russell Architects

Motion—The Commission voted 15 – 0 in favor, to approve the TAC’s recommendation on the petition.

 

DCA08-DEC-150  by James Paula, St Johns County Board of County

Motion—The Commission voted 15 – 0 in favor, to approve the TAC’s recommendation on the petition.

 

 

            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 reported that the Committee did not have a quorum and as a result could not meet.

 

Code Administration TAC

Commissioner Wiggins presented the Committee’s report and recommendations.

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 - 0 in favor, to accept the report.

(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)

 

Electrical TAC

Commissioner McCombs presented the Committee’s report and recommendations.

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 - 0 in favor, to accept the report.

(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)

 

Energy TAC

Commissioner Greiner presented the Committee’s report and recommendations.

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 - 0 in favor, to accept the report.

 (See Commission Minutes for Committee report)

 

Mechanical TAC

Commissioner Bassett presented the Committee’s report.

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor, to accept the report.

(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)

 

Plumbing TAC

Rick Dixon presented the Committee’s report and recommendations.

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 - 0 in favor, to accept the report.

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 - 0 in favor, to have the swimming pool subcommittee work on pool entrapment, and to endorse working with Department of Health regarding code provisions for the use of rainwater and the storage of rainwater in cisterns.

(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)

 

Roofing TAC

Commissioner Schulte presented the Committee’s report and recommendations.

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 - 0 in favor, to accept the report.

(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)

 

Special Occupancy TAC

Commissioner Hamrick presented the Committee’s report and recommendations.

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 - 0 in favor, to accept the report.

(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)

 

Structural TAC

Commissioner Kim presented the Committee’s report.

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor, to accept the report.

(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)

 


Education POC

Commissioner Browdy presented the Committee’s report and recommendations.

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor to accept the report.

(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)

 

Commission Actions—Education POC:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor, to charge the POC with developing recommendations regarding whether the four-hour administrative core course should remain a CE licensing requirement, and whether the course should only be available on-line or also instructor-led.

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor, to approve the following advanced courses on a consent agenda for approval: 313.0, 312.0, 306.0, 314.0, and 307.0.

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 14 – 0 in favor, to approve advanced course 309.0, with Commissioner Hamrick abstaining on the vote.

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor, to approve the following courses as administrative updates: #310.0, 305.0, 308.0, 297.0, 298.0, and 263.1.

 

 

Product Approval POC

Commissioner Kim presented the Committee’s report and recommendations.

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor to accept the report.

(See Commission Minutes for Committee report)

 

Commission Actions—Product Approval POC:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor to open Rule 9B-72.090 for

Self-Affirmation, and Rule 9B-72.180 for Equivalency of Standards between ASTM E 1300-02

and ASTM E 1300-04.

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor to begin revocation proceeding for product numbers: 4487, 6269, 7109, 7198, and 5985.

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor to require individuals commenting on-line for product approvals to provide their name for the record.

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor that the Product Approval Administrator is allowed to select from one of the two following auditing firms: Mermelstein Hidalgo LLP or Rodriguez, Trueba & Co., PA.

 

 

Universal Bedroom Definition Workgroup Report

The Universal Bedroom Definition Workgroup met after the May Commission meeting to evaluate possible options regarding a universal definition for “Bedroom” in the Building Code and Department of Health rules for the sizing of septic systems. Jeff Blair will provide the Commission with an update.

 

Overview:

Jeff Blair explained that the purpose of the Workgroup is to develop recommendations regarding

An acceptable definition of “Bedrooms” used for the sizing of septic systems. The definition should function well from the Florida Building Code (FBC) and Department of Health (DOH) perspectives.

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor to accept the report.

 

The Report may be viewed at the project webpage:

http://consensus.fsu.edu/FBC/ubdw.html

 

 

Regional AC Efficiency Workgroup Report and

Humidity and Moisture Control Workgroup Report

The Regional AC Efficiency Workgroup met on May 9, 2008 to evaluate whether the Commission and DCA should recommend to the United States Department of Energy (USDOE) regional AC efficiency standards for the hot and humid climate.

The Workgroup’s scope was changed after the first meeting to Humidity and Moisture Control, and they met on June 13, 2008. Jeff Blair will provide the Commission with an update on both meetings.

 

Overview:

Jeff Blair explained that the Workgroup’s scope is two-fold. First does it make sense to have regional AC efficiency standards specific to the hot and humid climate and to recommend same to the United States Department of Energy (USDOE). Second, if so what should the technical requirements be for the regional efficiency standards regarding a hot and humid region.

 

Jeff explained that that the Workgroup’s recommendation would be submitted to the Commission’s Energy TAC for review and then to the Florida Building Commission who will make a decision and in turn pass final recommendations to the USDOE.

 

Jeff Blair, Commission Facilitator, explained that the Workgroup’s scope had been revised by the

Commission Chair to developing recommendations regarding AC equipments’ role in controlling humidity and moisture in buildings in a hot and humid climate. The Workgroup is tasked with considering a range of issues and options regarding the manufacturing, design and installation of AC equipment in controlling moisture and preventing mold and mildew in the hot and humid Florida climate.

 

Members were asked to rank each of the short-term options for controlling indoor moisture and humidity on their importance for achieving control of indoor humidity and moisture on a five-point scale, where 5 is the highest level of importance and 1 the lowest level of importance.

Following are the results of the prioritization exercise regarding level of importance for controlling

indoor humidity and moisture control:


 

TOPIC

RANK

 

 

Airtight air distribution system

1

Use of ECM’s/TXV

2

Location of ductwork-encourage conditioned space

3

Outside air ventilation

4

Humidity control devices

4

Envelope performance

6

Fan overrun/settings

7

Aux. dehumidification equipment in high performance buildings

7

Startup commissioning of equipment

9

Source control

10

Maintenance of equipment

10

Code mandated design criteria

10

Power consumption/testing at multiple points/dehumidification performance

13

 

Members were asked to identify options that should be evaluated in the long-term regarding controlling indoor building humidity and moisture in a hot and humid climate.

Following are the issues/options identified during the meeting:

 

·     Commercial building moisture control should be evaluated.

·     Have the ARI directories list the moisture removal of equipment.

·     Incorporate humidity removal in regional methodology for efficiency of AC.

·     Consider a regional AC efficiency rating for the hot-and-humid climate.

·     Come up with a humidity removal number label or rating as it relates to energy consumption.

·     Proper enforcement of energy code could eliminate many of the problems.

·     Review whether humidity control features are better located in mechanical code or energy code,  or both.

·     Have trained and certified system designers.

 

Commission Actions:

Motion—The Commission voted unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor to accept the reports.

 

The Reports may be viewed at the project webpages:

http://consensus.fsu.edu/FBC/ac.html

http://consensus.fsu.edu/FBC/hmcw.html

Commission Member Comment/Issues

Chairman Rodriguez invited Commission members to offer comments to the Commission.

 

Commission Member Comments:

Bassett: participated on behalf of the Commission at a ceremony for an energy-efficient green building called the Eco-Center in Lake Worth.

 

 

Commission Member Agenda Items

Chairman Rodriguez invited Commission members to propose issues for the Commission’s next (October 2008) meeting.

None were offered.

 

 

General Public Comment

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

 

Public Comments:

Glenn:  Special Occupancy TAC considered commercial swimming pool construction requirements as Glitch Amendments since the Department of Health adopted the requirements in their rule. The issue is regarding DOH promulgating construction requirements without working with DCA and the Commission, as other state agencies do. Jack recommended that the Governor’s office should be contacted and clarification sought for how commercial pool requirements are developed. Jack noted that the model should be similar to how AHCA and DOE work with the Commission.

Norkunas: DOH has created an accessibility problem with their requirements to have a urinal for hotel pool-side bathrooms, rendering the bathrooms non-accessible. This issue should also be taken up with DOH.

 

Commissioner Norkunas recommended that the issue of inter-agency cooperation regarding accessible hotel pool bathrooms be reported in the Commission’s 2009 Report to the Florida Legislature.

Commissioner Bassett recommended that the proper location of carbon monoxide detectors be recommended in the Commission’s 2009 Report to the Florida Legislature.

 

 

Adjourn

The Commission voted unanimously, 15 – 0 in favor, to adjourn the meeting at 4:00 PM.

 


ATTACHMENT 1

MEETING EVALUATION RESULTS

 

June 24, 2008—Orlando, 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.

 9.5      The background information was very useful.

 9.5      The agenda packet was very useful.

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

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

8.4        Accessibility Waiver Applications.

8.4        Discussion and Decision on Legal Issues and Legislative Report.

9.5        Requests for Declaratory Statements.

9.6        Approval of Products and Product Approval Entities.

9.6        Chairs Issues and Recommendations.

9.5        Commission’s Workplan and Meeting Schedule Review and Update.

9.6        TAC and POC Reports and Recommendations.

9.5        Universal Bedroom Definition Workgroup Report/Recommendations.

9.4       Regional AC Efficiency Workgroup Report/Recommendations.

9.6       Discussion of Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Budget Report.

N/A    Rule Adoption Hearing on Rule 9B-3.047, Florida Building Code, Glitch Amendments.

N/A    Workplan Prioritization Exercise.

           

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

9.8       The members followed the direction of the Facilitator.

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

9.7       The Facilitator helped us arrange our time well.

9.6       Participant input was documented accurately in Meeting Notes and Facilitator’s Report(s).

 

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

9.2       Overall, I am very satisfied with the meeting.

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

9.2       I am satisfied with the outcome of the meeting.

 

4.         What progress did you make?

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

9.6       I know who is responsible for the next steps.

 


5.         Members Evaluation Comments.

 

 

Comments on Specific Agenda Items:

None.

 

 

Evaluation Comments:

·        Jeff Blair continues to be an outstanding facilitator, make sure he gets a raise or bonus,

            he deserves it.

·        Teleconference meetings should be avoided. The interaction in person is needed.

·        Recommend e-mailing all of the proposed Glitch Amendments and results of TAC comments/recommendations on Glitch Amendments to all Building Commission members and interested parties prior to the August meeting to facilitate action on these items at the August meeting.

·        Good Meeting!

·        Should have brought my parka and gloves!

·        Look forward to the meeting at the Naples Grande.

 

 

PUBLIC-MEETING EVALUATION AND COMMENT RESULTS

None were completed.


ATTACHMENT 2

COMMISSION’S UPDATED WORKPLAN AND MEETING SCHEDULE

(Adopted Unanimously June 24, 2008)

 

 

MEETING DATES

 

 

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 6, 7, 8 & 9 Cmsn                         Tampa Embassy Suites, USF

June 24, 25, 26 & 27 Cmsn                 Miami Lakes Don Shula Hotel

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

October 1, 2 & 3 Cmsn                       Tampa Embassy Suites, USF

December 10, 11 & 12 Cmsn              Orlando Doubletree Hotel, Universal

 

2008

January 28,29 & 30 Cmsn                   World Golf Village, St. Augustine

March 17, 18 & 19 Cmsn                    Embassy Suites, Tampa

May 5, 6 & 7 Cmsn                             Crowne Plaza, Melbourne

June 23, 24 & 25 Cmsn                       Rosen Centre, Orlando

August 18, 19 & 20 Cmsn                   Naples Grande, Naples

October 13, 14 & 15 Cmsn                 Embassy Suites, Tampa

December 8, 9 & 10 Cmsn                  Embassy Suites, Tampa

 

 

2009

February 2, 3 & 4 Cmsn

March 23, 24 & 25 Cmsn

May 11, 12 & 13 Cmsn

June 29, 30 & July 1 Cmsn

August 24, 25 & 26 Cmsn

October 12, 13 & 14 Cmsn

Nov 30, Dec 1 & 2 Cmsn


 

FLORIDA BUILDING COMMISSION 2008 WORKPLAN

 

 

 

1.          Report to 2008 Legislature (Previous Task 35)

            Commission identifies and receives draft recommendations                                         12/12/07

            Commission finalizes recommendations                                                                          1/30/08

            Commission report to 2008 Legislature                                                                           2/08

            Task Completed

 

2.         Glitch Amendments to the 2007 Florida Building Code (Previous Task 8.)

 

            2007 Code published online                                                                                        2/1/08

Printed 2007 Codes available to the public   (Note:  Code implemented 10/1/08)                        3/1/08

            Glitch amendment submittal DEADLINE                                                                7/15/08

                                                                                                                                               7/15/08

            Rule development workshop                                                                                      8/20/08

            Rule adoption hearing                                                                                              10/15/08

            File Rule and post Supplement to website                                                                 11/1/08

            Glitch Rule effective                                                                                                12/31/08

            2007 FBC effective                                                                                                  12/31/08

 

3.         Amend the Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction (Previous Task 10)

Rule development workshop                                                                                  3/28/07

Rule adoption hearing                                                                                            6/27/07

Supplementary Rule Adoption Hearing on Rule 9B-7.042                                     8/21/07

Rule Adoption Hearing on Rule 9B-7.003                                                             8/21/07

Supplementary Rule Adoption Hearing on Rule 9B-7.042                                     10/3/07

Rule Filed                                                                                                             12/21/07

Rule adoption hearing                                                                                            3/19/08

Rule Filed                                                                                                                 4/08

Rule Effective                                                                                                        5/14/08

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

            Task Completed

 

4.         Develop Product Validation Criteria for Methods of Demonstrating Compliance with Code (Previous Tasks 12 and 31)

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

Supplemental Rule Workshop                                                                    3/28/07

Meeting with Window mfgrs regarding installation instruction info           4/10/07

            template for PA application

Supplemental Rule Workshop                                                                     5/9/07

Propose disciplinary procedures for validators pursuant to new authority            6/27/07

            added to law by 2007 Legislature    (See Task 31)

Rule Adoption Hearing                                                                                          6/27/07

Supplemental Rule Adoption Hearing                                                        8/21/07

Supplemental Rule Adoption Hearing                                                      10/03/07

Rule Adoption Hearing                                                                                          1/30/08

Design and implement essential BCIS modifications                                        9/07- 12/07

Implement rule changes                                                                                             2/08

            Task Completed

 

5.         Review and Address Code Administration Needs of Local Governments and Measures to Improve Uniform and Effective Enforcement of the Code (Previous Task 13)

            Assessment survey design and research                                                                    5-7/07

            On-line survey designed and conducted                                                                   7-9/07

            Report on Assessment to the Commission                                                                 10/07

            Review Assessment with Code Administration TAC                                12/11/07

            Code Administration TAC Develop Recommendations                                      1/08-3/08

            TAC Recommendations Presented to Commission                                                     5/08

            Staff Analysis of Costs and Resources to Commission                                                8/08

 

6.         Evaluate in-home waste water recycling in coordination with Department of Health and Department of Environmental Protection (Previous Task 14)

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

Department of Health and DEP meeting                                                                2/12/07

            Follow-up meeting with DOH                                                                                     3/08

            Department of Health submits glitch amendment for consistency with                    6/1/08

                        its rule on use of gray water for landscape irrigation

            2007 FBC updated to reflect state regulations on reuse of gray collection            12/31/08

                        within a home (See 2007 FBC schedule)

 

7.         Address implementation of the electrical systems requirements of the Energy Efficiency Code (Previous Task 15)

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

                Include in Education and Outreach Contract for FY 07-08                            7/07

                Outreach provided through BASF project                                             8/07- 7/08

 

8.         Develop Code-Plus criteria for insurance qualification (Previous Task 18)

            Determine policy direction                                                                                            2/07

            Contract for development

Phase I                                                                                                               5/07

            Reporting to HRAC                                                                             8/22/07

Phase II                                                                                                             7/07

            Reporting to HRAC                                                                             9/30/07

            HRAC finalize recommended criteria                                                              9/30/07

Commission decides on performance goal                                                                   10/3/07

Commission finalizes recommendation                                                                     12/10/07

            Present in report to 2008 Legislature                                                                            2/08

            Task Completed

 

9.         Load Side - Wind Pressure Research (Previous Task 19)

            Commission approved redirection of WBD project Phase II                                       3/07

            Amend contract with UF/ARA                                                                                   4/07

            Contract for Phase III                                                                                                  9/07

            Progress reporting                                                                                                    9/30/07

                                                                                                                                          12/10/07

                                                                                                                                            1/30/08

            Report on Phase III                                                                                                     6/08

 

10.        Resistance Side – Component and Cladding & MWFRS Research (Previous Task 20)

            Legislature appropriates funding                                                                                 5/07

            Contract with UF to conduct research                                                                        9/07

                        (Includes post hurricane building damage assessment survey contingency)

            HRAC develops research priority list                                                                          1/08

            Report on Phase III                                                                                                     6/08

 

11.        Latent load management for energy conservation and humidity control (Previous Task 21)

            Conduct workshop on energy efficiency and moisture control                                2/28/07

            Develop education and outreach plan and coordinate with                              8/07 – 6/08

                        Education and Outreach Program Contractor

            See Task 26 Follow-up

 

12.        Develop a model energy efficiency ordinance for residential development (Previous Task 22)

            Contract for support study                                                                                           9/07

            Public Input Forum                                                                                               10/01/07

            Establish work group of stakeholders                                                                   10/03/07

            Work group meetings                                                                                            10/31/07

                                                                                                                                          11/28/07

                                                                                                                                            1/16/08

            Draft ordinance delivered by work group                                                                1/30/08

            Commission public hearings                                                                                    1/30/08

            Recommendation finalized for report to 2008 Legislature                                      1/30/08

            Report to 2008 Legislature                                                                                           2/08

            Task Completed

 

13.        Evaluate Florida Energy Code for: residential cost effective baseline; commercial conservation enhancements, and; comparison to IECC, ASHRAE 90.1 and 90.2 (Previous Task 23)

            Contract for support study                                                                              9/07

            Report from contractor                                                                                    1/08

            Recommendations developed for Commission                                                1/08

            Department of Community Affairs recommendations to the Commission      1/08 

            Report to 2008 Legislature finalized                                                               1/30/08

            Report to 2008 Legislature delivered                                                              2/08

            Task Completed

 

14.        Amend the Florida Energy Code to Require 15% More Efficiency in Buildings (Previous Task 37)

Note: Amendment to achieve Governor Crist’s directive of 15% increased efficiency by January 1, 2009 will be done using procedures of Part VI, chapter 553, F.S. The Energy Code will be amended by administrative rule authorized by that part then the revised Energy Code will be adopted into the 2007 Florida Building Code during the currently scheduled “glitch” cycle.

 

            Evaluation of cost effective building component efficiencies completed                     1/08

                        (See Task 13)

            Department of Community Affairs recommendations to the Commission                    1/08

            Commission considers proposed amendments                                                     1/08-2/08

            Rule Development Workshop                                                                                       3/19/08

            Rule Adoption Hearing                                                                                                 5/7/08

            Rule filed                                                                                                                       7/08

            Adoption into 2007 FBC via “Glitch” cycle (See Task 2)      

 

15.        Develop and implement public awareness campaign on energy efficiency and benefits of

Green Buildings (Previous Task 24)

            Contract for support services                                                                          8/07

            Public Input Forum                                                                                         10/01/07

            Establish work group of stakeholders                                                             10/03/07

            Work group meetings                                                                                      10/31/07

                                                                                                                                    11/28/07

                                                                                                                                      1/16/08

            Plan for website approved by Commission                                                      10/03/07

            Website identified and enhanced                                                                     9/07 - 12/07

            Website launched                                                                                            1/08

            Public awareness campaign strategies approved by Commission                    1/08

            Project phase II initiated                                                                                2/08

 

16.        Work with DCA to evaluate updated energy efficiency standards for energy using products (Previous Task 25 & 38)

      DCA initiates rule proceeding                                                             8/07

      Enter into contract for study                                                                           9/07

      DCA conducts Rule Development Workshop                                     10/18/07

      Report from contractor                                                                                    11/07

      Recommendations finalized for report to 2008 Legislature                             1/30/08

      Report to 2008 Governor                                                                                2/08

      Update efficiency standards in Florida Energy Code                                       5/7/08

 

 

17.        Develop mitigation techniques for retrofit of existing site-built residential buildings: (Previous Task 27)

Identify techniques for initial adoption                                                             5/07-6/07

Commission initiates rule development for techniques & retrofit mandates   5/09/07

Rule development workshop                                                                             6/27/07

Non-rule workshop                                                                                          8/8/07

Rule adoption hearing                                                                                       8/22/07

Rule effective                                                                                                  10/10/07

Appoint Workgroup to refine requirements                                                     10/3/07

Workgroup meets to recommend settlement for FRSA rule challenge            10/3/07

Commission holds telephone meeting to consider settlement                1/8/08

Workgroup meetings to refine mitigation techniques for Glitch Cycle            12/13/07

                                                                                                                                      1/28/08

                                                                                                                                      3/19/08

                                                                                                                                      4/18/08

Submit for amendment of 2007 FBC during Glitch Cycle                                 5/08

Adopt techniques and retrofit mandates in 2007 FBC via Glitch Cycle         

                        See Glitch Amendment Task 8 schedule

 

18.        Electrical bonding and grounding for swimming pool decks (Previous Task 28)

Notify building departments/pool bonding alternative authorized by law            5/07

Develop alternative technique to NEC                                                                 5/07-6/07

Commission initiates rule authorizing alternative technique                                 5/09/07

Rule development workshop                                                                                 6/27/07

Adopt the alternative in the 2007 FBC                                                                 8/22/07

Rule effective                                                                                                        10/1/07

Adopt alternative technique in 2007 FBC via Glitch Amendment Cycle  2008

      See Glitch Amendment Task 8 schedule

 

19.        Evaluate elimination of gravel and stone roofing systems (Previous Task 29)

Appoint Ad Hoc committee to evaluate the science, alternatives,                              8/07

                        business impact and impact on birds    

Contract with UF to provide technical assistance                                                       9/07

Workgroup meetings to review data UF reports on literature search               12/10/07

                                                                                                                                                 1/08

                                                                                                                                                 3/08

                                                                                                                                                 4/18/08

                                                                                                                                    5/6/08

Submit for amendment of 2007 FBC during Glitch Cycle                                           5/08

Amend 2007 FBC as determined by study in Glitch Cycle                       See Task 8

           

20.       Implement requirements of law for carbon monoxide detectors (Previous Task 32)

            Commission initiates special rule development and adoption for                                5/9/07

                        buildings with fuel burning appliances, fireplaces or attached

                        garages and sleeping rooms

            Rule development workshop                                                                                       6/27/07

            Mechanical and Electrical TACs decide how to reference from NEC                        8/21/07

            Rule adoption hearing                                                                                                 8/22/07

            Rule effective                                                                                                              7/1/08

            Adopt and implement above requirements and DBPR hotels with fuel                      2008

                        fired boiler requirements in 2007 FBC in Glitch Cycle

                                    See Glitch Amendment Task 8 schedule

 

21.        Develop Instruction for Manufacturers Obtaining Product Approval via Associations (Previous Task 36)

            Chairman refers issue back to POC to review existing rule for appropriate process        7/07

            Recommendation to POC and Commission                                                                   10/07

 

22.       Evaluate and Adopt the Development Process for the 2010 Florida Building Code (Previous Task 39)

            Chairman appoints a study committee                                                                        1/08

            Committee meets to review and develop recommendation                             10/08 – 12/08

            Commission conducts public hearing  and adopts plan                                               5/09

 

23.       Revise Rule 9B-3.050 for:

New Proposed Code Amendment Form/Procedures for Glitch Amendments

            Rule Development Workshop                                                                                     3/19/08

            Rule Adoption Hearing                                                                                                 5/7/08

            Other General Updating

            Rule Development Workshop                                                                                     10/15/08

            Rule Adoption Hearing                                                                                               12/10/08

           

 

24.       Evaluate Hurricane Wind Pressure and Wind Driven Rain Criteria for Soffit Systems and Establish Labeling Requirements

Appoint workgroup                                                                                                     3/19/08

Include task in UF components and cladding contract                                                3/08

Workgroup meetings                                                                                                   ???

Report to Structural TAC and Commission                                                                 2009

 

25.      Investigate A Consistent Definition of Bedroom for Building Code and On-site Septic System Sizing Requirements with the Department of Health

Appoint a Commission Ad Hoc committee                                                                 3/19/08

DOH appoint members to work with Commission Ad Hoc committee                      3/08-4/08

Task group meetings                                                                                                   5/7/08

                                                                                                                                       ??

Report to Commission and DOH                                                                                10/08

 

26.       Investigate Humidity Control Problems for Hot and Humid Climates

            Follow-up to task 11.

Appoint a workgroup                                                                                                  3/08

Contract with FSEC to organize meetings and provide technical assistance               3/08

Workgroup meetings                                                                                                   5/9/08

                                                                                                                                    5/22/08

                                                                                                                                    6/13/08

              For 2010 Florida Building Code                                                                                12/09

 

27.       Develop Rule for Cost Effectiveness Test

            Begin                                                                                                                           1/09

              Completed                                                                                                                   6/09

 

28.       Develop Legislative Recommendation for Carbon Monoxide Detector

            Requirements

            For report to 2009 Legislature                                                                         12/07

 

29.         Develop Design Criteria for Energy Efficient Pool Systems

              For 2010 Florida Building Code                                                                                12/09

 

30.       Develop Criteria for Evaluation Entities and Adopt Rule or Develop Recommendation         for Entities to be Recognized in Law

            Report to the 2009 Legislature                                                                                    12/08

 

31.        Develop Improvements for Gravel Roof Systems

            For 2010 Florida Building Code Update                                                                     12/09

 

32.       Design Charette for Hotel Room Accessibility

Conducted during December 2008 Commission meeting                                            12/08

 

33.       Evaluate Swimming Pool Entrapment Standards Application to Existing Pools

            (For 2010 Florida Building Code Update)                                                                   12/09

 

34.       Evaluate Rainwater Collection and Reuse for Process Water in Coordination with      DOH, Health Officials, DEP and Other Water Management Agencies

            (For 2010 Florida Building Code Update)                                                                   12/09

 

 

 

          2008 Legislature Directed Tasks

 

HB 697           Building Code

Action required:

              1.  Recommend the Legislature expand the list of evaluation entities in law or develop and adopt rules for approving evaluation entities.

 

            Section 16. Subsection (17) is added to section 553.842,Florida Statutes, to read:

            553.842 Product evaluation and approval.—

            (17)(a) The Florida Building Commission shall review the list of evaluation entities in         subsection (8) and, in the annual report required under s. 553.77, shall either recommend           amendments to the list to add evaluation entities the commission determines should be            authorized to perform product evaluations or shall report on the criteria adopted by rule or       to be adopted by rule allowing the commission to approve evaluation entities that use the       commission's product evaluation process. If the commission adopts criteria by rule, the      rulemaking process must be completed by July 1, 2009.

 

 

HB 7153         Energy

Action required:

1.      Increase building efficiency requirements of the 2010 Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction by 5% for the 2010 relative to the Code which takes effect December 31, 2009.

2.      Identify specific building options to achieve the energy efficiency improvements.

3.      Adopt by rule a cost effectiveness test and apply to the energy efficiency improvements.

 

            Section 109. Section 553.9061, Florida Statutes, is created to read:

            553.9061 Scheduled increases in thermal efficiency standards.--

             (1) The purpose of this section is to establish a schedule of increases in the energy performance of buildings subject to  the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building   Construction. The Florida Building Commission shall:

                        (a) Include the necessary provisions by the 2010 edition of the Florida Energy                                      Efficiency Code for Building Construction to increase the energy performance of                      new buildings by at least 20 percent as compared to the energy efficiency                                          provisions of the 2007 Florida Building Code adopted October 31, 2007.

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            (2) The Florida Building Commission shall identify within code support and compliance      documentation the specific building options and elements available to meet the energy   performance goals established in subsection (1). Energy-efficiency performance options and    elements include, but are not limited to:

            (a) Solar water heating.

            (b) Energy-efficient appliances.

            (c) Energy-efficient windows, doors, and skylights.

            (d) Low solar-absorption roofs, also known as "cool roofs."

            (e) Enhanced ceiling and wall insulation.

            (f) Reduced-leak duct systems.

            (g) Programmable thermostats.

            (h) Energy-efficient lighting systems.

 

            (3) The Florida Building Commission shall, prior to implementing the goals established in   subsection (1), adopt by rule and implement a cost-effectiveness test for proposed increases            in energy efficiency. The cost-effectiveness test shall measure cost-effectiveness and shall ensure that energy efficiency increases result in a positive net financial impact.

 

 

2007 Legislature Directed Tasks Through Regular Session

 

CS/HB 7123  Energy

Action required:

  1. Form Work Group and Develop model energy efficiency ordinance for residential construction.
  2. Conduct study to evaluate cost effective baseline for Florida Energy Code residential requirements, determine cost effective standards for commercial buildings and compare to the International Energy Conservation Code and ASHRAE 90.1 and 90.2 in consultation with designated others.
  3. Develop and implement a public awareness campaign on energy efficiency and benefits of Green Building in consultation with others.
  4. Work with DCA to evaluate updated energy efficiency standards for energy using products

 

 

CS/HB 7057  Wind Loss Mitigation Studies and FBC Mitigation Requirements and Standards

Action required:

  1. Consult with Office of Insurance Regulation on “lost cost relativities” study.
  2. Develop mitigation techniques for retrofit of existing site-built residential buildings:

3.   Adopt for site-built residential buildings by October 1, 2007:

o       Mitigation techniques

o       Requirement that roof replacement requires secondary water barrier and roof deck attachment/fastening

o       Requirement that within WBD region roof replacement for buildings insured for $300K or more must also have roof-to-wall connections upgraded

o       Requirement that any permitted activity valued at $50K or more for buildings located within the WBD region and insured for $750K or more must also provide for openings protection

4.   Adopt in 2007 FBC:

 

 

CS for CS for SB 2836            Building Code

Action required:

 

  1. Electrical bonding and grounding for swimming pool decks:

 

  1. Gravel or stone roofing systems

      a)  Determine and document the following if eliminate systems from Code:

o       Scientific basis or reason for elimination

o       An available alternative equivalent in cost and durability

o       Whether elimination will unnecessarily restrict or eliminate business or consumer choice in roofing systems

o       Whether elimination will negatively affect the nesting habitat of any species of nesting bird; coordination with Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

 

            b)  Adopt a rule by chap 120 to preserve use of gravel or stone roofing systems if                             the above conditions cannot be determined and documented

 

  1. Warehouse expansion sprinkler requirements:

o       Review modifications 2151, 2152, 2153, and 2492 and determine based on public comment if there is a continuing need for any Florida specific requirement of the Code the modifications seek to repeal

o       Adopt or modify the modifications by chapter 120 only for inclusion in next edition of FBC

 

  1. Energy Code evaluation-

o       Conduct study to evaluate cost effective baseline for Florida Energy Code residential requirements, determine cost effective standards for commercial buildings and compare to the International Energy Conservation Code and ASHRAE 90.1 and 90.2 in consultation with designated others.

 

CS for CS for SB 1822            Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Action required:

  1. Adopt a rule to require CO detectors in buildings with fossil fuel burning heater or appliance (including boiler in public lodging), fireplace, or attached garage and rooms used for sleeping purposes effective by July 1,2008.
  2. Include requirements in next revision/(edition) of FBC.
  3. Work with DBPR on chapter 4, FBC, Building requirements for public lodging buildings with both sleeping rooms and combustion fired boilers in the building.

 

 

 

CS for SB 404 Sprinkling Existing Portions of Warehouse Expansions

Action required:

  1. Post notice of statutory requirement on website and notify building departments.
  2. Include new provision of law in 2007 FBC update.

 

 

CS for SB 2498           Delayed Elimination of Design for Internal Pressure

Action Required:

  1. Notification to building departments and industry.

 

 

 

 

2007 Legislature Directed Tasks Through Special Session

 

            Florida Building Code Amendments:

 

Ø      “…eliminate all exceptions that provide less stringent requirements.” than the 2006 IBC and IRC for wind-borne debris protection.

[HB 1A Section 10 (1)]

 

Citizens Insurance criteria for buildings built within 2500 feet of the coast after 2009:

 

Ø     “…develop voluntary “Code Plus” guidelines for increasing the hurricane resistance of buildings.”

[HB 1A Sections 10 (2) and 21 627.351(6)(a)6.]

 

 

2006 Legislature Directed Tasks

 

            Florida Building Code Amendments:

 

Ø      Re-designate the Wind Borne Debris Protection Region for the Florida Panhandle

 

COMPLETED

 

2005 Legislature Directed Tasks

 

Florida Building Code Amendments:

 

Expedited Code Amendment   

COMPLETED

 

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

Ø      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]

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

Ø      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)

 

Ø      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]

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

Ø      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]