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Building
Ü
2‑Definitions
Mod #
 7233 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
Revises the definition of Wind‑borne Debris Region for correlation with ASCE 7‑16.
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T Stafford
Mod #
 7375 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
Clarification of Drilled Pile Defination
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Joseph Crum
Section
202
 7381 
Chapter
Mod #
This proposal revises the definitions of fenestration and vertical fenestration in the FBCB and FBCR, for consistency with the IECC, and each other.
2
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TAC Action
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Joseph Crum
Mod #
 7417 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
To eliminate an incorrect unnecessary definition.
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Joseph Crum

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Mod #
 7462 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
In FBC Building, in &quot;Existing Structure&quot; remove sentence about flood hazard areas and add &quot;Existing Building&quot; consistent with FBC Existing Building.
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Rebecca Quinn obo FL Dept Emerg Mgnt
Mod #
 7480 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal simply revises the definition of Light‑ Frame Construction and should not be confused with the different &quot;Types of Construction&quot; specified in Chapter 6.
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Joseph Crum
Mod #
 7498 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal revises the definitions of fenestration and vertical fenestration for consistency. It places the most distinguishing characteristics of fenestration in the main definition of that product type, and further distinguishes between vertical fenestration, and skylights and sloped glazing.
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Ann Russo5
Mod #
 7502 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
This revision clarifies the types of products that are included in the category of &quot;skylights&quot; and brings the Energy Code more closely in alignment with the Building and Residential Codes. It clarifies which products fall under the category of &quot;skylight&quot;, and which do not.
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Ann Russo5

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Mod #
 7513 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
This change is intended to clarify the definition of Substantial Structural Damage to avoid misinterpretation.
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Joseph Crum
Mod #
 7520 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal revises the definitions of fenestration and vertical fenestration for consistency. It places the most distinguishing characteristics of fenestration in the main definition of that product type, and further distinguishes between vertical fenestration, and skylights and sloped glazing.
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Ann Russo5
Mod #
 7528 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
This change is intended to clarify the definition of Substantial Structural Damage to avoid misinterpretation.
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Joseph Crum
Mod #
 7535 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
To make definitions in both the Building and Residential of vapor retarder class more consistent by adding reference to Procedure A of ASTM E96.
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Ann Russo5

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Mod #
 7602 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
To distinguish drilled shaft from augercast piles (reference to removing drilling equipment).
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Ann Russo5
Mod #
 7606 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
The word &quot;membrane&quot; is superfluous. The definition applies to the vapor permeance property of any material. It has no need to be limited to &quot;membranes&quot;.
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Ann Russo5
Mod #
 7841 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
Slightly modifies definitions of Conventional Light‑Frame Construction and Light‑Frame Construction.
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Paul Coats
Mod #
 8238 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
Revise the definition of plastic composite.
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John Woestman

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Mod #
 8249 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
Revise definition of Vapor Retarder Class to specify Procedure A of ASTM e96.
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John Woestman
Mod #
 8263 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
Revise &quot;Vapor Permeable Membrane&quot; to &quot;Vapor Permeable&quot;
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John Woestman
Mod #
 8264 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
This change will make the FBCB definition consistent with the ICC Green Building Code and ASTM D1079.
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Joseph Crum
Mod #
 8361 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
Deletes incorrect definition and defunct standard
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Joseph Belcher for MAF
4‑Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy

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Mod #
 7612 
Proponent
423.1
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
The purpose of this code change is to clarify which types of shelters are required to be assigned to Risk Category IV per Table 1604.5.
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Ann Russo5
Mod #
 7613 
Proponent
423.1.1
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
The purpose of this code change is to clarify which types of shelters are required to be assigned to Risk Category IV per Table 1604.5.
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Ann Russo5
Mod #
 7614 
Proponent
423.2
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
The purpose of this code change is to clarify which types of shelters are required to be assigned to Risk Category IV per Table 1604.5.
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Ann Russo5
Mod #
 7615 
Proponent
423.3
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
The purpose of this code change is to clarify which types of shelters are required to be assigned to Risk Category IV per Table 1604.5.
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Ann Russo5
6‑Types of Construction

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Mod #
 7522 
Proponent
602.4
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposed modification takes the details for heavy timber construction out of Chapter 6 and consolidates them in Chapter 23.
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Paul Coats
Mod #
 7553 
Proponent
2304.11
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposed modification takes the details for heavy timber construction out of Chapter 6 and consolidates them in Chapter 23.
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Paul Coats
7‑Fire and Smoke Protection Features
Mod #
 7501 
Proponent
721.1
Section
7
Chapter
Pending Review
Corrects an assembly description error in Table 721.1(3)
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Paul Coats
12‑Interior Environment
Mod #
 7510 
Proponent
1207.2
Section
12
Chapter
Pending Review
Provides an alternative for establishing the sound transmission of assemblies by using an engineering analysis.
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Paul Coats
14‑Exterior Walls

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Mod #
 7846 
Proponent
1404.3
Section
14
Chapter
Pending Review
Modifies the names of American Hardboard Association referenced standards for accuracy of current titles as ANSI standards.
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Paul Coats
15‑Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures
Mod #
 7234 
Proponent
1504.5
Section
15
Chapter
Pending Review
Revises references to the wind speed maps in the body of the code for correlation with ASCE 7‑16.
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T Stafford
Mod #
 7427 
Proponent
1510.7.1
Section
15
Chapter
Pending Review
Correlates the wind loading requirements in the code for rooftop PV with ASCE 7‑16.
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T Stafford
Mod #
 7830 
Proponent
1504
Section
15
Chapter
Pending Review
This modification moves ASCE 7 as it applies to roof coverings from Chapter 16 to Chapter 15
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Michael Silvers (FRSA)

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Mod #
 8080 
Proponent
1507.3
Section
15
Chapter
Pending Review
Revises the roof tile section to clarify that wind loads on tile have to comply with ASCE 7‑16.
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T Stafford
16‑Structural Design
Section
1609
 7226 
Chapter
Mod #
Adds the Risk Category IV wind speed map from ASCE 7‑16 into the body of the code and updates required references throughout Chapter 16.
16
Proponent
TAC Action
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T Stafford
Mod #
 7410 
Proponent
1606
Section
16
Chapter
Pending Review
S76‑16 ‑ Adding an exception, so an entire building will not be classified as Risk Category IV just to put in a storm shelter
S205‑16 ‑ Clarification of requirements that apply to high‑rise construction.
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Joseph Crum
Mod #
 7424 
Proponent
1603.1
Section
16
Chapter
Pending Review
The revised code section is a list of information to be placed on the construction documents for use with the conventional light‑frame construction provisions of Section 2308.
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Ann Russo8

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Mod #
 7425 
Proponent
1603.1.8
Section
16
Chapter
Pending Review
This statement clarifies the communication of the designs direct to the builders and installers and allows the installer to provide feedback if the special load element exceeds the loads or requires a different location than was designed.
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Ann Russo8
Mod #
 7428 
Proponent
1609.6
Section
16
Chapter
Pending Review
Deletes the alternate wind provisions of Section 1609.6 because the roof component and cladding loads are not correlated with ASCE 7‑16.
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T Stafford
Mod #
 7429 
Proponent
1607.8
Section
16
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal is intended to be a clarification. The current language only brings up benches in dressing rooms. 2009 A117.1 require accessible benches in dressing rooms, locker rooms and steam rooms and saunas.
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Ann Russo8
Mod #
 7610 
Proponent
1609.7
Section
16
Chapter
Pending Review
Establishes a minimum positive wind load of 10 PSF, and a minimum negative wind load of 10 PSF, when using Table 1609.7(1).
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Joseph Hetzel

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Mod #
 7663 
Proponent
1609.1.1
Section
16
Chapter
Pending Review
adds name of reference standard for clarification
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Scott McAdam
Mod #
 7845 
Proponent
1604.3
Section
16
Chapter
Pending Review
Revises footnote &quot;d&quot; of Table 1604.3 Deflection Limits to recognize different creep behavior of specific wood products in accordance with the AWC NDS.
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Paul Coats
Mod #
 7982 
Proponent
1626
Section
16
Chapter
Pending Review
This modification revises and adds language to Section 1626 of the Florida Building Code.
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Amanda Hickman
Section
1612.4
 8094 
Chapter
Mod #
This modification specifies the location, anchoring and safety requirements to resist flood forces and prevent flotation for pool, spa and water feature equipment.
16
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TAC Action
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Kari Hebrank
17‑Structural Tests and Special Inspections

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Section
1710
 7500 
Chapter
Mod #
Add back into the code a Florida specific section that was not brought forward from the 2010 FBC section 1717.5.4 Anchorage methods
17
Proponent
TAC Action
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Scott McAdam
Mod #
 8057 
Proponent
1708.1
Section
17
Chapter
Pending Review
This is an editorial tune‑up of the in‑situ load tests. The first change deletes a superfluous phrase. The second change (deletion of 1708.2) is intended to eliminate a duplicative provision. The third change (addition of the word &quot;material&quot; in two locations)
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Ann Russo4
18‑Soils and Foundations
Mod #
 7391 
Proponent
1803.3
Section
18
Chapter
Pending Review
Add settlement to evaluation list
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Hill Kevin
Mod #
 7392 
Proponent
1803.6
Section
18
Chapter
Pending Review
Adding highly organic and total settlement to foundation recommendations for reporting.
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Hill Kevin

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Mod #
 7396 
Proponent
1803.5.3
Section
18
Chapter
Pending Review
Adding highly organic soil to be tested (in addition to expansive soils) and defines highly organic soil.
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Hill Kevin
Mod #
 7397 
Proponent
1804.6
Section
18
Chapter
Pending Review
Increasing minimum existing in‑place soil density from 90 to 95 percent to not require an approved report.
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Hill Kevin
Mod #
 7398 
Proponent
1806.2
Section
18
Chapter
Pending Review
Lower the presumptive bearing capacity for sandy soils from 2000psf to 1500psf.  Florida soils, often with shallow water table, often do not meet 2000psf allowable bearing capacity with sufficient safety factor and a case can be made that there is no safety factor at all in certain circumstances.
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Hill Kevin
Mod #
 7399 
Proponent
1808.2
Section
18
Chapter
Pending Review
Adding requirements for design of foundations to include allowance for total settlement (not just differential settlement) and organic soils.
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Hill Kevin

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Mod #
 7401 
Proponent
1808.6
Section
18
Chapter
Pending Review
Adds highly organic soils to expansive soils requiring special attention during foundation design.
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Hill Kevin
Mod #
 7402 
Proponent
1808.6.1
Section
18
Chapter
Pending Review
Adding consideration for highly organic soils to foundation design.
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Hill Kevin
Mod #
 7403 
Proponent
1808.6.2
Section
18
Chapter
Pending Review
Adds highly organic soils to expansive soils already in the code.
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Hill Kevin
Mod #
 7404 
Proponent
1808.6.3
Section
18
Chapter
Pending Review
Adds removal of highly organic soils to the expansive soils of this section.  Both soil types have similar needs for removal.
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Hill Kevin

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Mod #
 7405 
Proponent
1808.6.4
Section
18
Chapter
Pending Review
Adds clarification that soil stabilization plans must be designed by a PE.  Also adds acceptance of underpinning in lieu of removal as acceptable technique for expansive and organic soil mitigation which also must be designed by a PE.
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Hill Kevin
Mod #
 7406 
Proponent
1809.2
Section
18
Chapter
Pending Review
Clarifies the types of soils that foundations may be built upon.  Primarily removes &quot;undisturbed&quot; soil as being allowed.  Undisturbed soil in Florida is typically too loose to properly support a foundation.
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Hill Kevin
Mod #
 7407 
Proponent
1809.4
Section
18
Chapter
Pending Review
Require footing depth 12&quot; below final grade rather than 12&quot; below undisturbed ground surface.  Coincides with Mod 7406 to remove &quot;undisturbed soil&quot; from the Code as it doesn&#39;t apply to Florida soils.
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Hill Kevin
Mod #
 7409 
Proponent
1802.1
Section
18
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposed code addition is to identify another commonly‑used type of deep foundation along with drilled shafts, helical piles, and micropiles.
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Joseph Crum

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Mod #
 7411 
Proponent
1804.1
Section
18
Chapter
Pending Review
Clarification that support of soil below foundations is required in all directions.
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Joseph Crum
Mod #
 7412 
Proponent
1804.4
Section
18
Chapter
Pending Review
Clarification for consistency to allow for proper water drainage, to account for walking surfaces, door landings or ramp landings adjacent to a building to have a maximum cross slope of two percent.
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Joseph Crum
Mod #
 7413 
Proponent
1810.3.3.1.6
Section
18
Chapter
Pending Review
This is a clarification to replace &quot;capacity&quot; with &quot;load&quot; since a safety factor is implied by &quot;allowable&quot; or &quot;working&quot;, and &quot;capacity&quot; is by definition an &quot;ultimate&quot;.
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Joseph Crum
Mod #
 7414 
Proponent
1810.3.5.2.1
Section
18
Chapter
Pending Review
The section title is changed for consistency with the title and definition of main section 1810.3.5.2
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Joseph Crum

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Mod #
 7415 
Proponent
1810.3.5.2.2
Section
18
Chapter
Pending Review
The wording is changed for consistency with the title and definition of main section 1810.3.5.2
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Joseph Crum
Mod #
 7416 
Proponent
1810.4.4
Section
18
Chapter
Pending Review
Pile types in addition to driven piles should also meet this requirement so this mod changes the word driven to advanced to cover all types of piles.
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Joseph Crum
Mod #
 8141 
Proponent
1810.3.3.1.4
Section
18
Chapter
Pending Review
The only change is a modification of wording for clarification. There is no change to the substance of the paragraph. 
  This modification has been incorporated into IBC 2018.
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Dale Biggers
Mod #
 8143 
Proponent
1810.3.3.1.6
Section
18
Chapter
Pending Review
This only removes the extraneous word &quot; working &quot; which is no longer the common term. The meaning of the Section is not changed.
   This modification has been incorporated into IBC 2018.
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Dale Biggers

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Mod #
 8146 
Proponent
1810.3.5.2.1
Section
18
Chapter
Pending Review
The Title of the Section is Cast‑in‑place or grouted‑in‑place.
This modification adds &quot; grouted‑in‑place &quot; into the body of the code.
   This modification has been incorporated into IBC 2018.
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Dale Biggers
Mod #
 8153 
Proponent
1810.3.5.2.2
Section
18
Chapter
Pending Review
This adds the words &quot; or grouted‑in‑place &quot; that appear in the section title into the body of the code.  It also clarifies &quot; specified &quot; diameter rather than &quot; installed &quot; diameter. 
  This modification has been incorporated into IBC 2018.
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Dale Biggers
Mod #
 8156 
Proponent
1810.3.5.2.3
Section
18
Chapter
Pending Review
This modification replaces &quot; outside &quot; with &quot; nominal &quot;.
This matches the common industry term.
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Dale Biggers
Mod #
 8182 
Proponent
1810.3.11
Section
18
Chapter
Pending Review
This modifications permits the bearing capacity of the soil below the pile cap to be considered as carrying vertical load in some situations.
   This modification has been incorporated into IBC 2018.
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Mod #
 8183 
Proponent
1807.1.4
Section
18
Chapter
Pending Review
The existing text was outdated, requiring clarification and updates to current AWPA section numbering.
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19‑Concrete
Mod #
 7235 
Proponent
1909.1
Section
19
Chapter
Pending Review
Revises references to the wind speed maps in the body of the code for correlation with ASCE 7‑16.
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T Stafford
21‑Masonry
Mod #
 7419 
Proponent
2101.2
Section
21
Chapter
Pending Review
Add appropriate standards for Architectural cast stone.
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Joseph Crum
Mod #
 7420 
Proponent
2107.4
Section
21
Chapter
Pending Review
This code change removes a requirement that is now covered in the latest edition of the referenced standard for masonry design.
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Joseph Crum

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Mod #
 8350 
Proponent
2107.2
Section
21
Chapter
Pending Review
Updates section references and certain sections. Deletes organizations no longer publishing referenced standards.
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Joseph Belcher for MAF
Mod #
 8368 
Proponent
2101.2
Section
21
Chapter
Pending Review
Adds TMS Standards for architectural cast stone.
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Joseph Belcher for MAF
Mod #
 8372 
Proponent
2103.1
Section
21
Chapter
Pending Review
Adopts ASTM standard for materials used in manufactured stone.
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Joseph Belcher for MAF
Mod #
 8381 
Proponent
2109
Section
21
Chapter
Pending Review
Delete empirical provisions for masonry construction.
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Joseph Belcher for MAF
22‑Steel

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Mod #
 7277 
Proponent
2201
Section
22
Chapter
Pending Review
This clarifies the relationship between the main body of Chapter 22 and the HVHZ provisions of Chapter 22.
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Bonnie Manley
Mod #
 7421 
Proponent
2208.2
Section
22
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal removes an obsolete requirement for steel cable from the code.
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Joseph Crum
Mod #
 7452 
Proponent
2203
Section
22
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal is one in a series adopting the latest generation of AISI standards for cold‑formed steel.
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Bonnie Manley
Mod #
 7454 
Proponent
2210.2
Section
22
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal is one in a series adopting the latest generation of AISI standards for cold‑formed steel.
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Bonnie Manley

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2211
 7455 
Chapter
Mod #
This proposal is one in a series adopting the latest generation of AISI standards for cold‑formed steel.
22
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Bonnie Manley
Mod #
 8072 
Proponent
2214
Section
22
Chapter
Pending Review
Clarifies application of requirements in Chapter 22.
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Bonnie Manley
Section
2214
 8099 
Chapter
Mod #
Updates standards listed in HVHZ provisions of Chapter 22.
22
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TAC Action
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Bonnie Manley
Mod #
 8102 
Proponent
2221
Section
22
Chapter
Pending Review
Editorially updates a cross‑reference to industry documents.
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Bonnie Manley

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Mod #
 8103 
Proponent
2222
Section
22
Chapter
Pending Review
Editorially updates a cross‑reference to industry documents.
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Bonnie Manley
Mod #
 8104 
Proponent
2222
Section
22
Chapter
Pending Review
Editorially updates a cross‑reference to industry documents.
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Bonnie Manley
23‑Wood
Mod #
 7422 
Proponent
2303.2.4
Section
23
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal provides a clarification of the labeling of fire‑retardant‑treated wood that aides verification in the field.
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Joseph Crum
Mod #
 7441 
Proponent
2308.2.3
Section
23
Chapter
Pending Review
Live loads shall not exceed 40 psf (1916 N/m) for floors.
Exception: Live loads for concrete slab ‑on‑ground floors in Risk Category I and II occupancies are not limited.
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Rick Hopkins

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Mod #
 7448 
Proponent
2304.12.2.6
Section
23
Chapter
Pending Review
Introduces a new section which requires ventilation openings in enclosed wood floor framing when the floor supports an exterior balcony or walking surface that is exposed to the weather.
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Paul Coats
Mod #
 7460 
Proponent
2308.2.3
Section
23
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal makes it clear that a concrete slab on grade can be used in conjunction with conventional light‑frame construction and that the 40 psf live load limit for floors would not apply.  The modification places a practical limit of 125 psf for the slab on grade live load.
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Rick Hopkins
Mod #
 7626 
Proponent
2304.8
Section
23
Chapter
Pending Review
The purpose of this code change is to remove the redundant language contained within the footnotes.
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Ann Russo8
Mod #
 7630 
Proponent
2304.8
Section
23
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal is two‑fold with the attempt to clarify and harmonize the code.
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Ann Russo8

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Mod #
 7818 
Proponent
2314.1
Section
23
Chapter
Pending Review
Ensure correlation with ASCE7‑16
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Eduardo Fernandez
Mod #
 7820 
Proponent
2319.13
Section
23
Chapter
Pending Review
Ensure correlation with ASCE7‑16
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Eduardo Fernandez
Mod #
 7822 
Proponent
2322.2.3
Section
23
Chapter
Pending Review
Ensure correlation with ASCE7‑16.
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Eduardo Fernandez
Mod #
 7824 
Proponent
2322.2.5
Section
23
Chapter
Pending Review
Correlates with ASCE 7‑16
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Eduardo Fernandez

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Mod #
 7832 
Proponent
2304.12.2.5
Section
23
Chapter
Pending Review
Requires positive drainage for impervious moisture barrier systems protecting wood structural members that support floors exposed to the weather, such as exterior balconies.
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Paul Coats
Mod #
 7849 
Proponent
2303.1.7
Section
23
Chapter
Pending Review
Corrects the title and referencing language for ANSI A135.6 related to hardboard.
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Paul Coats
Mod #
 7854 
Proponent
2304.10.1
Section
23
Chapter
Pending Review
Corrects certain nail size options in the fastener schedule Table 2304.10.1 for consistency with the Residential code and also references a new standardized ring shank nail.
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Paul Coats
Mod #
 7860 
Proponent
2304.10.1
Section
23
Chapter
Pending Review
Editorial corrections to Table 2304.10.1 Fastener Schedule to remove redundancy and make nail designations consistent with the Residential code.
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Paul Coats

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Mod #
 7874 
Proponent
2304.11
Section
23
Chapter
Pending Review
An editorial addition that adds a helpful reference to the section on lumber decking in the section on heavy timber, necessary since lumber decking can be heavy timber.
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Paul Coats
Mod #
 7877 
Proponent
2304.9.3.2
Section
23
Chapter
Pending Review
Provides an alternative fastener schedule for construction of mechanically laminated decking.
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Paul Coats
Mod #
 7879 
Proponent
2306.3
Section
23
Chapter
Pending Review
Corrects a mistaken staple size in Table 2306.3(2)
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Paul Coats
Mod #
 7951 
Proponent
2306.1
Section
23
Chapter
Pending Review
Update the referenced standards for glulam.
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Borjen Yeh

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Mod #
 8126 
Proponent
2306
Section
23
Chapter
Pending Review
Addition of ASABE Standard S618 R2016 Post Frame Building System Nomenclature and updating standard references.
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Andy Williams
Mod #
 8186 
Proponent
2303.1.9
Section
23
Chapter
Pending Review
The existing text was outdated, requiring clarification and updates to current AWPA section numbering.
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Joseph Crum
Mod #
 8258 
Proponent
2308.4.1.1
Section
23
Chapter
Pending Review
Replacement table for T2308.4.1.1(1) Header and Girder Spans for Exterior Bearing Walls
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Paul Coats
Mod #
 8260 
Proponent
2308.4.1.1
Section
23
Chapter
Pending Review
Replacement table for T2308.4.1.1(2) Header and Girder Spans for Interior Bearing Walls
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Paul Coats

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Mod #
 8262 
Proponent
2308.5.5.1
Section
23
Chapter
Pending Review
Adds provisions for single‑member headers in exterior walls
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Paul Coats
Mod #
 8266 
Proponent
2304.12.2
Section
23
Chapter
Pending Review
This change clarifies that when a balcony or elevated walkway is enclosed ventilation is required to prevent decay and rot.
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Joseph Crum
Mod #
 8344 
Proponent
2304.12.2.2
Section
23
Chapter
Pending Review
Restore provisions of code dealing with 1&quot; standoff of posts
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Randall Shackelford
24‑Glass and Glazing
Mod #
 7595 
Proponent
2407.1.1
Section
24
Chapter
Pending Review
Consistent with 1406.3
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Rick Hopkins

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Mod #
 7736 
Proponent
2401
Section
24
Chapter
Pending Review
This modification removes reference standards no longer maintained by AAMA.
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Dick Wilhelm
Mod #
 7825 
Proponent
2405
Section
24
Chapter
Pending Review
Clarify the exceptions and other language dealing with broken glass retention.
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Roger LeBrun
25‑Gypsum Board,Gypsum Panel Products and Plaster
Mod #
 7433 
Proponent
2510.3
Section
25
Chapter
Pending Review
Seeks to update the Referenced Standards to the current published versions: C 926‑18b and C 1063‑18b. Significant clarifications and reorganization, to produce more user‑friendly documents, have been incorporated since the 15a and 15b versions of these standards.
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George Starks
Mod #
 7748 
Proponent
2517
Section
25
Chapter
Pending Review
The ASTM C926 and C1063 are not specific to Florida&#39;s climatic region and Florida&#39;s windspeeds.
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Robert Koning

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Mod #
 8035 
Proponent
2509.2
Section
25
Chapter
Pending Review
The proposal is to harmonize Backerboard materials FBC Table 2509.2 with FRC Table R702.4.2.
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Manuel Hurtado
Mod #
 8321 
Proponent
2510.6
Section
25
Chapter
Pending Review
In some climates, a vapor permeable WRB that is too vapor permeable (i.e., ^ 10 perms) can result in significant solar‑driven inward moisture movement. Proposed new exception helps address this.
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John Woestman
26‑Plastic
Mod #
 7170 
Proponent
2615.2
Section
26
Chapter
Pending Review
To correct scrivener error for this section subtitled
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Eduardo Fernandez
Mod #
 7604 
Proponent
2603.12
Section
26
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal is one in a series adopting the latest generation of AISI standards for cold‑formed steel.
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Bonnie Manley

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Mod #
 8338 
Proponent
2603.12
Section
26
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal updates the existing tables by applying a consistent rounding down to the nearest 0.05” for foam sheathing thickness and adds an 18 psf cladding weight category at the request of the brick industry.
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John Woestman
Mod #
 8340 
Proponent
2603.13
Section
26
Chapter
Pending Review
Propose the same requirements for cladding attachment over foam sheathing to wood framing were approved in the 2017 Florida residential code, and similar requirements for steel framing were approved in the 2017 Florida building code and residential code.
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John Woestman
31‑Special Construction
Mod #
 7365 
Proponent
3111
Section
31
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposed modification updates requirement for solar energy systems in the FBC‑B.
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Bryan Holland
Section
3115
 7621 
Chapter
Mod #
Public use restrooms on publicly owned lands in flood hazard areas shall comply with the requirements of ASCE 24, except for elevation requirements, and shall comply with criteria set forth in the amendment.
31
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TAC Action
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Steve Martin

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Mod #
 8275 
Proponent
3105.3
Section
31
Chapter
Pending Review
This is a correlation change with other modifications that reorganize the heavy timber provisions. It does not change requirements but improves terminology to distinguish between the use of the terms &quot;heavy timber&quot; and &quot;Type IV construction.&quot;
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Paul Coats
Mod #
 8357 
Proponent
3115
Section
31
Chapter
Pending Review
Adds section for exterior elevated flooring systems.
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Joseph Belcher for Bison
35‑Referenced Standards
Mod #
 7257 
Proponent
35
Section
35
Chapter
Pending Review
Updates the vinyl siding specification to the 2017 edition.
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T Stafford
Mod #
 7458 
Proponent
35
Section
35
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal is one in a series adopting the latest generation of AISI standards for cold‑formed steel.
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Bonnie Manley

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Mod #
 7704 
Proponent
102.4
Section
35
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposed modification updates AAMA, FMA and ASTM reference standards in Chapter 35, 6th Edition, Florida Building Code.
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Dick Wilhelm
Mod #
 7880 
Proponent
3501
Section
35
Chapter
Pending Review
Referencing 2005 and 2017 versions of ANSI/DASMA 108 and ANSI/DASMA 115 in addition to the 2012 versions referenced in the 6th edition.
Summary

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Joseph Hetzel
Section
35
 7952 
Chapter
Mod #
Update the referenced standards published by APA.
35
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

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Borjen Yeh
Mod #
 7997 
Proponent
35
Section
35
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal updates the AISI S230 reference to the 2018 edition.
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Bonnie Manley

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Mod #
 8070 
Proponent
35
Section
35
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal is one in a series adopting the latest generation of AISI standards for cold‑formed steel.
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Bonnie Manley
Mod #
 8105 
Proponent
35
Section
35
Chapter
Pending Review
Updates AISC reference documents.
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Bonnie Manley
Mod #
 8106 
Proponent
35
Section
35
Chapter
Pending Review
Corrects ASCE 8 reference.
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Bonnie Manley
Section
35
 8107 
Chapter
Mod #
Updates AWS reference documents.
35
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

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Bonnie Manley

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Mod #
 8108 
Proponent
35
Section
35
Chapter
Pending Review
Updates ASTM standards
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Bonnie Manley
Mod #
 8110 
Proponent
35
Section
35
Chapter
Pending Review
Updates NAAMM reference document.
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Bonnie Manley
Mod #
 8112 
Proponent
35
Section
35
Chapter
Pending Review
Updates RCSC reference document.
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Bonnie Manley
Mod #
 8113 
Proponent
35
Section
35
Chapter
Pending Review
Updates the SJI reference documents.
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Bonnie Manley

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Section
35
 8114 
Chapter
Mod #
Updates the STI references.
35
Proponent
TAC Action
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Bonnie Manley
Mod #
 8116 
Proponent
35
Section
35
Chapter
Pending Review
Deletes AISI reference documents that are not currently referenced.
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Bonnie Manley
Mod #
 8128 
Proponent
35.1
Section
35
Chapter
Pending Review
Include correct references to standards recognized in Section 2306.1
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Andy Williams
Mod #
 8394 
Proponent
35
Section
35
Chapter
Pending Review
Updates the AAF Guide to Aluminum Construction in High Wind Areas.
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Joseph Belcher for AAF
2713‑Tsunami‑Generated Flood Hazard

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Mod #
 8111 
Proponent
101
Section
Appendix M
Chapter
Pending Review
The amendments to Appendix M are necessary because the analysis and structural design aspects of FEMA P‑646 (2012) have been superseded by ASCE 7‑2016
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Ann Russo5
Mod #
 8115 
Proponent
101.1
Section
Appendix M

Chapter
Pending Review
The amendments to Appendix M are necessary because the analysis and structural design aspects of FEMA P‑646 (2012) have been superseded by ASCE 7‑2016
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101.2
Section
Appendix M

Chapter
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The amendments to Appendix M are necessary because the analysis and structural design aspects of FEMA P‑646 (2012) have been superseded by ASCE 7‑2016
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Mod #
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101.3
Section
Appendix M

Chapter
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The amendments to Appendix M are necessary because the analysis and structural design aspects of FEMA P‑646 (2012) have been superseded by ASCE 7‑2016
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Mod #
 8120 
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101.4
Section
Appendix M

Chapter
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The amendments to Appendix M are necessary because the analysis and structural design aspects of FEMA P‑646 (2012) have been superseded by ASCE 7‑2016
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SubCode:
Existing Building
Ü
2‑Definitions
Mod #
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Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
In FBC Existing Building, match proposed definition for &quot;Existing Structure&quot; in FBC Building, rather than be specific to flood.
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Mod #
 7483 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
The edit changes &quot;this code&quot; to &quot;the FBCB.&quot; The current language is an obsolete holdover from the version of the definition that went with FBC Chapter 34.
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Joseph Crum
Mod #
 7487 
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202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
The edit changes &quot;this code&quot; to &quot;the FBC.&quot; The current language is an obsolete holdover from the version of the definition that went with FBC Chapter 34.
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Mod #
 8157 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
Simplifies the code&#39;s terminology. The proposal also makes a coordinated change to the existing definition of &quot;seismic loading.&quot; By revising the definition as proposed, FEBC provisions can now just refer to &quot;full seismic loads&quot; or &quot;reduced seismic loads.&quot;
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Ann Russo4
Mod #
 8391 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal clarifies the structural provisions of the FBC, Existing Building with the added definition of &quot;risk category&quot; that is drawn from the FBC, Building.
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Kimberly Gilliam
3‑Provisions for All Compliance Methods
Section
303.3
 7840 
Chapter
Mod #
Add reference to ACI 562‑19:Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures for evaluation and repair of structural concrete
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Steve Szoke
Mod #
 8162 
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301.1
Section
3
Chapter
Pending Review
This modification simply provides all the relevant references to the flood provisions found in the FEBC. This is a more comprehensive approach that will better address all methods in the FEBC
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Ann Russo4

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Mod #
 8167 
Proponent
301.1
Section
3
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal retains the exception that allows the code official to waive certain architectural and other requirements that the FEBC would normally trigger in alteration projects. It removes that exception, however, regarding structural provisions.
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Ann Russo4
Mod #
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301.1
Section
3
Chapter
Pending Review
Moves the seismic evaluation and design procedures out of the same section and code hierarchy as the three compliance methods and places it in its own section.
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Ann Russo4
Mod #
 8189 
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301.1.4.2
Section
3
Chapter
Pending Review
Updates the FEBC to be consistent with the revised performance objective definitions and terminology used in ASCE 41‑17. Tier 1 and 2 procedures are revised
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Ann Russo4
Mod #
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301.1
Section
3
Chapter
Pending Review
This exception refers only the work area method for alterations in flood hazard areas. The prescriptive and performance methods have provisions similar to Section 701.3, so this exception should also refer to them.
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4‑Prescriptive Compliance Method

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Mod #
 7970 
Proponent
403.5
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal simplifies and clarifies the wording of corresponding proposals in the Work Area and Prescriptive methods.Current 403.4.1:•Renumber to 403.5.
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Harold Barrineau
Mod #
 8016 
Proponent
403.6
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
[BS] 403.6 Wall anchorage for unreinforced masonry walls in major alterations.
[BS] 907.4.5 Wall anchors for concrete and masonry buildings.
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Harold Barrineau
Mod #
 8024 
Proponent
403.6
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
Modify Section Number 403.6 Wall Anchorage.
New Section 403.6.1 Wall anchorage for unreinforced masonry walls in major alterations.
New Section 403.6.2 Wall anchorage for concrete and reinforced masonry walls.
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Harold Barrineau
Mod #
 8051 
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403.6
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
403.6.3 Wall anchorage of unreinforced masonry partitions in major alterations.
907.4.7 Wall anchorage of unreinforced masonry partitions.
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Mod #
 8054 
Proponent
403.4.2
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
403.4.2 Substantial structural alteration.
[BS] 907.4 Existing structural elements resisting lateral loads.
[BS] 907.4.2 Substantial structural alteration.
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Harold Barrineau
Mod #
 8067 
Proponent
403.9
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
[BS] 403.9 Voluntary  lateral force‑resisting system alterations.
[BS] 807.6 Voluntary lateral force‑resisting system alterations.
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Harold Barrineau
Mod #
 8075 
Proponent
407.4
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
[BS] 407.4 Seismic force‑resisting system.
[BS] 1007.3.1 Seismic force‑resisting system.
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Harold Barrineau
Mod #
 8211 
Proponent
301.1
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
The purpose of this modification to remove the topic of repair from the three compliance methods and to move repair into one standalone chapter
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Ann Russo4

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Mod #
 8225 
Proponent
401.2.1
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
Deletes &quot;Existing [Building} Materials&quot; and &quot;New and replacement Material sections from Chapter 4 ad 6 which have been inserted in Chapter 3
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Ann Russo4
Mod #
 8231 
Proponent
401.2
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
Removes provisions from Sections 401.2,401.2.2,401.2.3,602.1 &amp; 602.2 that wer already moved to Chapter 3 last cycle
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Ann Russo4
Mod #
 8232 
Proponent
401.2.1
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
Deletes the &quot;Existing [Building] Materials&quot; and &quot;New and Replacement Materials&quot; sections from Chapters 4 and 6 because they are already inserted in chapter 3.
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Ann Russo4
Mod #
 8241 
Proponent
403.4
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
Makes editorial changes applying the preferred language from the two parallel sections: 403.4, the referencing 403.9, not 403.5.In 807.5 refer toSections 1609 and 1613.
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Mod #
 8245 
Proponent
403.4.1
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
Revises these provisions more consistent with the work area method which would only address alterations that have reconfigured space over 50% of the building. This proposal limits the area of alterations to the defined term; &quot;work area&quot;
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Ann Russo4
Mod #
 8248 
Proponent
403.4.1
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
This code change clarifies the work area method as it applies to alterations. The modification makes further simplifications and also substitutes the defined term, &quot;building area&quot;.
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Ann Russo4
Mod #
 8250 
Proponent
403.4.1
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
Reconciles a substantive difference between the Work Area and Prescriptive Method adding. It adds wind requirements. The Work Area method is preferred, and the Prescriptive method is revised to match.
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Ann Russo4
Mod #
 8374 
Proponent
401
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
EB14‑15 &amp; EB26‑15 Combined per Mo Madani.  Replaces the word &quot;maintaining&quot; with &quot;restoring,&quot; to avoid confusion. Replaces the phrase &quot;good or sound&quot; (removed elsewhere in past cycles) with &quot;pre‑damage,&quot; as used elsewhere in Chapters 4 and 6. etc.
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6‑Repairs

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Mod #
 8380 
Proponent
602
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
The proposal removes provisions that were already moved to Chapter 3 in the last cycle.  Sections 602.1, and 602.2 are now in Sections 302.3 and 302.4.
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7‑Alterations ‑ Level 1
Mod #
 7314 
Proponent
706
Section
7
Chapter
Pending Review
This modification adds language to clarify that salvaged slate, clay and concrete roof tile of a like kind can be used in certain applications.
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Michael Silvers (FRSA)
Section
706
 7525 
Chapter
Mod #
Expands 706.7 Mitigation by eliminating &quot;single family residential&quot; thereby covering all applicable site built structures. It removes the &quot;roofing materials are removed&quot; trigger and replaces it with prescriptive methods already in code.
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Michael Silvers (FRSA)
Mod #
 7581 
Proponent
707
Section
7
Chapter
Pending Review
This modification changes the trigger from &quot;where roofing materials are removed from more than 50% of the roof diaphragm&quot; to a recognized trigger using a specific accumulated value of proposed work as a ratio of the value of the structure.
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Michael Silvers (FRSA)

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Mod #
 7960 
Proponent
707.3.2
Section
7
Chapter
Pending Review
Resolves the issue of a routine maintenance activity (i.e. reroofing) establishing a burdensome requirement that is contemplated in Chapter 9 of the Florida Building Code Existing Building, when an Alteration Level Three is reached.
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Gaspar Rodriguez
Mod #
 8079 
Proponent
606.2.1
Section
7
Chapter
Pending Review
[BS] 606.2.1 Repairs for less than substantial structural damage.
606.2.1.1 Snow damage.
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Harold Barrineau
10‑Change of Occupancy
Mod #
 8088 
Proponent
1007.1
Section
10
Chapter
Pending Review
Add new definition as follows: RISK CATEGORY
[BS] 1007.1 Live loads.
[BS] 1007.2 Snow and wind loads. 
[BS] 1007.3.2 Access to Risk Category IV.
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Harold Barrineau
Mod #
 8090 
Proponent
1007.2
Section
10
Chapter
Pending Review
[BS] 1007.2 Snow and wind loads.
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Harold Barrineau

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Mod #
 8356 
Proponent
1007.2
Section
10
Chapter
Pending Review
Corrects a mistake in the current reference to risk categories referencing wind or snow categories.
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Kimberly Gilliam
2901‑Guidelines for the Seismic Retrofit of Existing Buildings
Mod #
 8178 
Proponent
501
Section
Appendix A
Chapter
Pending Review
Deletion of Chapter PART 5 EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION IN EXISTING CONCRETE BUILDINGS
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Ann Russo4
Mod #
 8296 
Proponent
301.2
Section
Appendix A
Chapter
Pending Review
[BS] A301.2 Scope.
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Harold Barrineau
SubCode:
Residential
Ü
2‑Definitions
Mod #
 7214 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal revises the definitions of fenestration and vertical fenestration in the FBC and FBCR, for consistency with the FBCECC, and each other
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Joseph Crum

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Section
202
 7382 
Chapter
Mod #
This proposal revises the definitions of fenestration and vertical fenestration in the FBCB and FBCR, for consistency with the FBCEC, and each other.
2
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Joseph Crum
Mod #
 7478 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal simply revises the definition to state that Light‑ Frame is a &quot;method&quot; of construction and should not be confused with the different &quot;Types of Construction&quot; specified in Chapter 6.
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Joseph Crum
Mod #
 7486 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal simply revises the definition to state that Light‑ Frame is a &quot;method&quot; of construction and should not be confused with the different &quot;Types of Construction&quot; specified in Chapter 6.
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Joseph Crum
Mod #
 7504 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal revises the definitions of fenestration and vertical fenestration for consistency. It places the most distinguishing characteristics of fenestration in the main definition of that product type, and further distinguishes between vertical fenestration, and skylights and sloped glazing.
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Ann Russo5

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Mod #
 7605 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
To distinguish drilled shaft from augercast piles (reference to removing drilling equipment), and coordinate with definitions under Building Code
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Ann Russo5
Mod #
 7709 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
add new definitions: COLLAPSIBLE SOILS, COMPRESSIBLE SOILS, EXPANSIVE SOILS
Revise R401.4 Soil tests &amp; R801.3 Roof drainage
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Borrone Jeanette
Mod #
 7893 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
Adding a definition of &quot;opaque door&quot;.
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Joseph Hetzel
Mod #
 7937 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
Relocate the definitions of Skylight and Vertical Fenestration.
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Joseph Hetzel

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Mod #
 8124 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
Include definition of Post Frame Building System
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Andy Williams
Mod #
 8177 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
Add definition to the building‑integrated photovoltaic roof panel
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Ann Russo1
Mod #
 8383 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Pending Review
This adds definition of moisture diffusion port.
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Craig Conner
3‑Building Planning
Mod #
 7262 
Proponent
301.2
Section
3
Chapter
Pending Review
Updates the simplified component and cladding loads in Tables R301.2(2) and R301.2(3) and Figure R301.2(7) for consistency with ASCE 7‑16.
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T Stafford

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Mod #
 7493 
Proponent
324.4.1
Section
3
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal is intended to clarify and correct the requirements for design loads for roofs with PV panels.The text is technically incorrect because it implies the PV panels themselves would be considered as live load.
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Michael Savage
Mod #
 7616 
Proponent
301
Section
3
Chapter
Pending Review
Establishes a minimum positive wind load of 10 PSF, and a minimum negative wind load of 10 PSF, when using Table R301.2(4).
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Joseph Hetzel
Mod #
 7629 
Proponent
317.3
Section
3
Chapter
Pending Review
The intention of this proposal is to better integrate staples into the code so that the provisions for small diameter fasteners (nail and timber rivets) also are explicitly extended to staples where applicable.
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Ann Russo8
Mod #
 7631 
Proponent
324.4.1.1
Section
3
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal is intended to clarify and correct the requirements for design loads for roofs with PV panels.
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Ann Russo8

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Section
324
 7645 
Chapter
Mod #
The modification provides for solar ready features to facilitate the instalation of solar PV and solar thermal systems without resort to destructive methods.
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John Hall
Section
322.1.6
 7680 
Chapter
Mod #
This modification specifies the location, anchoring and safety requirements to resist flood forces and prevent flotation for equipment for pools, spas and water features located within a floodplain.
3
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Kari Hebrank
Mod #
 7737 
Proponent
317.1
Section
3
Chapter
Pending Review
The existing text was outdated, requiring clarification and updates to current AWPA section numbering.
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Scott McAdam
Mod #
 7831 
Proponent
308.6
Section
3
Chapter
Pending Review
Clarify the exceptions and other language dealing with broken glass retention.
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Roger LeBrun

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Mod #
 8052 
Proponent
322
Section
3
Chapter
Pending Review
Adjust section numbers of TAC approved flood provisions in R322.3 to put them in the correct order.
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Rebecca Quinn obo FL Dept Emerg Mgnt
Mod #
 8144 
Proponent
301.2.1
Section
3
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal is intended to clarify the limits for using the prescriptive (non‑high) wind criteria that&#39;s been carried forward in the FBCR from the IRC.
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T Stafford
Mod #
 8393 
Proponent
317.3.1
Section
3
Chapter
Pending Review
Requires staples used for treated wood to be stainless steel.
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Randall Shackelford
4‑Foundations
Mod #
 7434 
Proponent
401.2
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
Clarify for all foundation soils, not just fill soils, should be designed, installed, compacted and tested.
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Hill Kevin

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Mod #
 7435 
Proponent
401.4
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
Adding highly organic soils to expansive soils to require testing, reducing presumptive load‑bearing values for sandy soils from 2000 to 1500psf (same as proposed change in Building Ch.18, Mod 7398) and defining what complete organic removal is (same as mod 7404 for Building).
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Hill Kevin
Mod #
 7514 
Proponent
403.1
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
Adding &quot;highly organic&quot; to expansive soil requirements and replacing &quot;undisturbed soil&quot; with compacted soil requirements for foundations.
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Hill Kevin
Mod #
 7632 
Proponent
403.3
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal updates the IRC to be consistent with the latest published design values for insulation materials used on frost‑protected shallow foundations (FPSF), per ASCE 32‑01 Design and Construction of Frost‑Protected Shallow Foundations.
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Ann Russo8
Mod #
 7653 
Proponent
403.4
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
Revise drawings to add dimensions required.
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Ann Russo8

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Mod #
 7654 
Proponent
405.1
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
Editorial clarification for foundation drain locations.
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Ann Russo8
Mod #
 7655 
Proponent
408.3
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
This change adds an option for dehumidification for unvented crawl spaces.
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Ann Russo8
Mod #
 7699 
Proponent
403.1.6
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
The change clarifies the anchorage of cold‑formed steel framing with wood sill plates.
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Borrone Jeanette
Mod #
 8385 
Proponent
408.3
Section
4
Chapter
Pending Review
Additional option for unvented crawlspace dehumidification
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Craig Conner
5‑Floors

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Mod #
 7657 
Proponent
502.6
Section
5
Chapter
Pending Review
This change provides better organization of this section for current construction techniques and improves the organization and the terminology.
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Ann Russo8
Mod #
 7661 
Proponent
507.4
Section
5
Chapter
Pending Review
This code change modifies the decking text approved by the TAC in October under change RB198 to permit custom decking materials and custom fasteners.
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Ann Russo8
Mod #
 7856 
Proponent
505
Section
5
Chapter
Pending Review
Deletes Section R505 and replaces it with a reference to AISI S230 in accordance with Section R301.2.1.1.
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Bonnie Manley
Mod #
 7948 
Proponent
502.1.3
Section
5
Chapter
Pending Review
Add ANSI 117 to R502.1.3 for structural glued laminated timber.
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Borjen Yeh

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Mod #
 8147 
Proponent
502.2
Section
5
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal is intended to clarify the limits for using the prescriptive (non‑high) wind criteria that&#39;s been carried forward in the FBCR from the IRC.
Summary

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T Stafford
6‑Wall Construction
Mod #
 7418 
Proponent
606.2.3
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
Update standards for definition.
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TAC Action

Joseph Crum
Mod #
 7482 
Proponent
602
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
move requirements for construction of braced wall panels in R602.10.10 and move it to the section on construction methods for braced wall panels in R602.10.4, and move an existing bracing amount correction from R602.10.10 (exception #3) into the Adjustment Factor Tables, R602.10.3(2) for wind
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Scott McAdam
Mod #
 7484 
Proponent
602
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
ICC staff requested an unofficial interpretation from the past ICC Ad Hoc Wall Bracing Committee regarding how the adjustment factor for Exposure Category applied. The new footnote has been vetted by several of the past members and is being submitted to clarify the intent.
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Scott McAdam

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Mod #
 7727 
Proponent
609
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
Add new definition: Impact Protective System and Revise Wind‑borne debris protection and Fenestration testing and labeling
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Borrone Jeanette
Mod #
 7731 
Proponent
609
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
Exterior windows and doors shall be capable of resisting the design wind loads specified in Table R301.2(2) adjusted for height and exposure in accordance with Table R301.2(3) or determined in accordance with ASCE 7
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Borrone Jeanette
Mod #
 7780 
Proponent
602.1
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
Add the reference to ANSI/APA PRS 610.1 for structural insulated panels.
Summary

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TAC Action

Borjen Yeh
Mod #
 7781 
Proponent
610
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
Re‑organize and clarify the structural insulated panel section (R610) of the code.
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Borjen Yeh

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Mod #
 7784 
Proponent
602.10.3
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
Revise Footnote (c) to Table R602.10.3(1)
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Borjen Yeh
Mod #
 7786 
Proponent
602.10.3
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
Revise the term &quot;wall height adjustment&quot; in Table R602.10.3(2), Item 3 and add a new footnote (d) to the same table to clarify the applicability of the exposure category adjustment
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Borjen Yeh
Mod #
 7787 
Proponent
602.10.4.1
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
Revise Section R602.10.4.1 Item 4, and Table R602.10.3(3)
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Borjen Yeh
Mod #
 7789 
Proponent
602.10.6.2
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
Revise and clarify Figure R602.10.6.2
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Borjen Yeh

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Mod #
 7797 
Proponent
602.10.6.4
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
Revise Figure R602.10.6.4
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Borjen Yeh
Mod #
 7799 
Proponent
602.10.6.4
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
Revise Figure R602.10.6.4
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Borjen Yeh
Mod #
 7809 
Proponent
602.10.3
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
Revise Table R602.10.3(4)
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Borjen Yeh
Mod #
 7857 
Proponent
603
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
Deletes Section R603 and replaces it with a reference to AISI S230 in accordance with Section R301.2.1.1.
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Bonnie Manley

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Mod #
 7946 
Proponent
602.10.5
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
Revise Table R602.10.5
Summary

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TAC Action

Borjen Yeh
Mod #
 7949 
Proponent
602.1.3
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
Update the referenced standards for structural glued laminated timber.
Summary

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Borjen Yeh
Mod #
 8010 
Proponent
602.3
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
Minor editorial corrections, updates, correlations, and added options to Table 602.3(1) Fastener Schedule.
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Paul Coats
Mod #
 8073 
Proponent
602.3
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
Adds a standardized ring shank nail to the roof sheathing row of the fastener schedule Table R602.3(1)
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Paul Coats

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Mod #
 8081 
Proponent
602.3
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
Adjustment to roof sheathing nail spacing in accordance with the criteria of ASCE 7‑10
Summary

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Paul Coats
Mod #
 8084 
Proponent
602.3
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
Adjustment to roof sheathing nail spacing in accordance with the criteria of ASCE 7‑16
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Paul Coats
Mod #
 8096 
Proponent
602.3
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
Adjustment to roof sheathing nail spacing in accordance with the criteria of ASCE 7‑16
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Paul Coats
Mod #
 8151 
Proponent
602.3
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal is intended to clarify the limits for using the prescriptive (non‑high) wind criteria that&#39;s been carried forward in the FBCR from the IRC.
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T Stafford

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Section
609.7.2.1
 8222 
Chapter
Mod #
This modification revises the current language to be more in line with the language in Chapter 17 of the FBC, Building that is being proposed in modification S7500.
6
Proponent
TAC Action
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Anthony Miller
Mod #
 8227 
Proponent
602.7
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
Update of Table R602.7(1) Girder and Header Spans Exterior Walls
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Paul Coats
Mod #
 8239 
Proponent
602.7
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
Update of Table R602.7(1) Girder and Header Spans Interior Bearing Walls
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Paul Coats
Mod #
 8243 
Proponent
602.7.2
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
Replacement figure for Fig. R602.7.2 Rim Board Header Construction
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Paul Coats

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Mod #
 8247 
Proponent
602.7.5
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
Replacement table for Table R602.7.5 Full height studs at headers
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Paul Coats
Mod #
 8252 
Proponent
602.10.4
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
Removal of 8d common nails for attachment of structural fiberboard sheathing from Table R602.10.4
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Paul Coats
Mod #
 8363 
Proponent
606.2.3
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
Modifies provisions to adopt current ASTM standards.
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Joseph Belcher for MAF
Mod #
 8373 
Proponent
606.2.6
Section
6
Chapter
Pending Review
Adopts ASTM standard for materials used in manufactured stone.
Summary

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Joseph Belcher for MAF
7‑Wall Covering

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Mod #
 7537 
Proponent
703.11.2
Section
7
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal updates the design pressure requirements for vinyl siding installed over foam plastic sheathing alone based on changes to ASTM D 3679, the specification for vinyl siding.
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T Stafford
Mod #
 7627 
Proponent
703.8.4
Section
7
Chapter
Pending Review
This code change proposal is a clarification of the existing code language. It is intended to acknowledge and reflect more closely the common practice used in the field for the construction of anchored stone and masonry veneer construction.
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Ann Russo8
Mod #
 7707 
Proponent
702.7.3
Section
7
Chapter
Pending Review
Introducing new material/product that has similar characteristics as vinyl.
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Ann Russo1
Mod #
 7713 
Proponent
703.7
Section
7
Chapter
Pending Review
Seeks to update the Referenced Standards to the current published versions: C 926‑18b and C 1063‑18b. Significant clarifications and reorganization, to produce more user‑friendly documents, have been incorporated since the 15a and 15b versions of these standards.
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George Starks

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Mod #
 7716 
Proponent
702.2.2
Section
7
Chapter
Pending Review
corrects a standard pointer to the installation portion and eliminates erroneous statements about the veneer thickness at the end of the section
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Borrone Jeanette
Mod #
 7719 
Proponent
702.2.1
Section
7
Chapter
Pending Review
Add new standard to Gypsum plaster
Summary

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TAC Action

Borrone Jeanette
Mod #
 7746 
Proponent
703.11.2.3
Section
7
Chapter
Pending Review
Deleting the code section.
Summary

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TAC Action

Ann Russo1
Mod #
 7779 
Proponent
703.1.1
Section
7
Chapter
Pending Review
Clarify wording in this Section.
Summary

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Borjen Yeh

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Mod #
 7821 
Proponent
704
Section
7
Chapter
Pending Review
A new stand alone section is proposed for soffits with new language addressing other common materials and a new prescriptive option for wood structural panel soffits.
Summary

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T Stafford
Mod #
 7833 
Proponent
702
Section
7
Chapter
Pending Review
Modification correlates the requirements for exterior lath and plaster (stucco) with the requirements of ASTM C926 and C1063 and ACI 524R‑08 Guide to Portland Cement‑Based Plaster
Summary

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Ann Russo1
Mod #
 7844 
Proponent
703.8.4
Section
7
Chapter
Pending Review
Revise Section R703.8.4 and add a new table.
Summary

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Borjen Yeh
Mod #
 7943 
Proponent
703.2
Section
7
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal is to remove the exception for accessory buildings and requires them to have the water‑resistive barrier.
Summary

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Ann Russo8

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Mod #
 7944 
Proponent
703
Section
7
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal updates the table values to a consistent rounding approach by rounding the values down to the nearest 0.05&quot; to address actual thicknesses of foam sheathing materials that often vary from nominal dimensions such as 0.5&quot;, 1&quot;, 1.5&quot; 2&quot;, 3&quot; and 4&quot;.
Summary

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Ann Russo8
Mod #
 7945 
Proponent
703.16
Section
7
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal updates the table values to a consistent rounding approach by rounding the values down to the nearest 0.05&quot; to address actual thicknesses of foam sheathing materials that often vary from nominal dimensions such as 0.5&quot;, 1&quot;, 1.5&quot;, 2&quot;, 3&quot;, and 4&quot;.
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Ann Russo8
Mod #
 7989 
Proponent
702.3.3
Section
7
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal is one in a series adopting the latest generation of AISI standards for cold‑formed steel.
Summary

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Bonnie Manley
Mod #
 8346 
Proponent
703.15.1
Section
7
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal updates the existing tables by applying a consistent rounding down to the nearest 0.05” for foam sheathing thickness to better and more efficiently accommodate various foam sheathing products that have actual thickness that vary from nominal thickness currently in the table.
Summary

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John Woestman

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Mod #
 8348 
Proponent
703.16.1
Section
7
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal updates the existing tables by applying a consistent rounding down to the nearest 0.05” for foam sheathing thickness to better and more efficiently accommodate various foam sheathing products that have actual thickness that vary from nominal thickness currently in the table.
Summary

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John Woestman
Mod #
 8352 
Proponent
703.2
Section
7
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal clarifies requirements for No. 15 asphalt felt and distinguishes requirements for other approved water‑resistive barriers (WRBs) to improve application and enforceability.
Summary

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John Woestman
Mod #
 8353 
Proponent
703.7.2
Section
7
Chapter
Pending Review
The purpose of this code change is to correlate the requirements for exterior lath and plaster (stucco) with the requirements of ASTM C926 and C1063 and ACI 524R‑08 Guide to Portland Cement‑Based Plaster.
Summary

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Joseph Crum
Mod #
 8355 
Proponent
702.3.3
Section
7
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal is one in a series intended to update the content of the cold‑formed steel (CFS) light‑framed construction provisions of the FBC.
Summary

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Joseph Crum

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Mod #
 8387 
Proponent
703.1.1
Section
7
Chapter
Pending Review
Deletes incorrect section reference
Summary

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TAC Action

Joseph Belcher for FHBA
Section
703.4
 8396 
Chapter
Mod #
Modify flashing requirements
7
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

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W

Joseph Belcher for FHBA
8‑Roof‑Ceiling Construction
Mod #
 7714 
Proponent
806.2
Section
8
Chapter
Pending Review
The proposed modification will provide flexibility for the placement of the required roof ventilation.
Summary

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TAC Action

Ann Russo1
Mod #
 7715 
Proponent
803.2
Section
8
Chapter
Pending Review
Updates the roof sheathing fastening requirements for correlation with ASCE 7‑16.
Summary

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T Stafford

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Mod #
 7726 
Proponent
806.5
Section
8
Chapter
Pending Review
Editorial improvement.
Summary

AS
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TAC Action

Ann Russo1
Mod #
 7764 
Proponent
802.1
Section
8
Chapter
Pending Review
Add prefabricated wood I‑joists for wood roof framing
Summary

AS
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TAC Action

Borjen Yeh
Mod #
 7858 
Proponent
804
Section
8
Chapter
Pending Review
Deletes Section R804 and replaces it with a reference to AISI S230 in accordance with Section R301.2.1.1.
Summary

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NAR

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TAC Action

Bonnie Manley
Mod #
 7950 
Proponent
802.1.2
Section
8
Chapter
Pending Review
Update the referenced standards for structural glued laminated timber.
Summary

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Borjen Yeh

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Mod #
 7972 
Proponent
802
Section
8
Chapter
Pending Review
This code proposal is a rewrite with minor technical changes. It is intended to reorganize the roof and ceiling assembly by separating out the requirements of the components.
Summary

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Ann Russo8
Mod #
 7985 
Proponent
804
Section
8
Chapter
Pending Review
The proposal is one in a series intended to update the content of the Cold‑Formed Steel (CFS) light‑framed construction provisions of the FBCR.
Summary

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Ann Russo8
Mod #
 8092 
Proponent
803.2.3
Section
8
Chapter
Pending Review
Limits wood structural panel roof sheathing cantilever to no more than 9 inches unless supported by gable overhand framing.
Summary

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Paul Coats
Mod #
 8150 
Proponent
802.2
Section
8
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal is intended to clarify the limits for using the prescriptive (non‑high) wind criteria that&#39;s been carried forward in the FBCR from the IRC.
Summary

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NAR

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T Stafford

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Mod #
 8255 
Proponent
802.5.1
Section
8
Chapter
Pending Review
Removes a redundant footnote from Table R802.5.1(9) Rafter/Ceiling Joist Heel Joint Connections
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Paul Coats
Mod #
 8329 
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806.5
Section
8
Chapter
Pending Review
Allows the sealing of soffit vents while allowing moisture to leave attics via upper vents that are vapor open but airtight.  Solve attic duct condensation problems.
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Joseph Lstiburek
Mod #
 8378 
Proponent
806.5
Section
8
Chapter
Pending Review
This adds expands unvented attic option and adds new materials.
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Craig Conner
Mod #
 8398 
Proponent
806
Section
8
Chapter
Pending Review
Editorial revisions to attic ventilation requirements.
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Michael Fischer
9‑Roof Assemblies

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Mod #
 7426 
Proponent
905.17.1
Section
9
Chapter
Pending Review
Correlates the wind loading requirements in the code for rooftop PV with ASCE 7‑16.
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T Stafford
Mod #
 7967 
Proponent
905
Section
9
Chapter
Pending Review
Addition of Wind Resistance testing ASTM D3161 to measure metal roof shingle wind resistance performance
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Andy Williams
Mod #
 8077 
Proponent
905.3
Section
9
Chapter
Pending Review
Revises the roof tile section to clarify that wind loads on tile have to comply with ASCE 7‑16.
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T Stafford
2712‑Reference Standards
Mod #
 7252 
Proponent
46
Section
46
Chapter
Pending Review
Updates the vinyl siding specification to the 2017 edition.
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T Stafford

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Mod #
 7340 
Proponent
46
Section
46
Chapter
Pending Review
This modification updates the ANSI/WMA 100 standard reference and corrects the organization&#39;s acronym reference.
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Jessica Ferris
Mod #
 7705 
Proponent
102.4
Section
46
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposed modification updates AAMA, FMA and ASTM reference standards in Chapter 46, 6th Edition of the 2017 Florida Building Code (Residential). The modification also removes outdated reference standards.
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Dick Wilhelm
Mod #
 7881 
Proponent
4601
Section
46
Chapter
Pending Review
Updating the ANSI/DASMA standards referenced by including additional equivalent versions.
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Joseph Hetzel
Mod #
 7947 
Proponent
46
Section
46
Chapter
Pending Review
Update referenced standards published by APA.
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Borjen Yeh

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Section
46
 7991 
Chapter
Mod #
This proposal is one in a series adopting the latest generation of AISI standards for cold‑formed steel.
46
Proponent
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Bonnie Manley
Mod #
 7996 
Proponent
46
Section
46
Chapter
Pending Review
This proposal updates the AISI S230 reference to the 2018 edition.
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Bonnie Manley
Section
46
 8395 
Chapter
Mod #
Updates the AAF Guide to Aluminum Construction in High Wind Areas.
46
Proponent
TAC Action
Summary

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Joseph Belcher for AAF
SubCode:
Test Protocols
Ü
1‑117
Mod #
 7167 
Proponent
1
Section
RAS 117
Chapter
Pending Review
Establish consistency with ASCE 7‑16.
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Michael Goolsby

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Mod #
 8298 
Proponent
3
Section
RAS 117
Chapter
Pending Review
Update to reflect the tested roof systems within the installed roof system.
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Chadwick Collins
RAS‑127
Mod #
 7156 
Proponent
1
Section
RAS 117
Chapter
Pending Review
Establish consistency with ASCE 7‑16.
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Michael Goolsby
RAS‑128
Mod #
 7157 
Proponent
1
Section
RAS 117
Chapter
Pending Review
Establish consistency with ASCE 7‑16.
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Michael Goolsby
RAS‑137
Mod #
 7164 
Proponent
4
Section
RAS 137
Chapter
Pending Review
Establish consistency with ASCE 7‑16.
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Michael Goolsby
TAS‑107

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Mod #
 8284 
Proponent
1
Section
TAS 107
Chapter
Pending Review
HVHZ roofing updates
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Chadwick Collins
TAS-110
Mod #
 7300 
Proponent
4
Section
TAS 110
Chapter
Pending Review
Modifies Table 4 in Section 4 to include updated requirement for TPO membranes.
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Jorge Acebo
Mod #
 7301 
Proponent
8
Section
TAS 110
Chapter
Pending Review
Modifies Table 8 in Section 8 to include requirements for Gypsum and Cementitious insulation boards and Lightweight Insulating Concrete.
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Jorge Acebo
Mod #
 8299 
Proponent
1
Section
TAS 110
Chapter
Pending Review
HVHZ roofing updates
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Chadwick Collins
TAS‑131

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Mod #
 7307 
Proponent
1
Section
1
Chapter
Pending Review
Modifies the standard because the TPO TAS 131 testing requirements are being incorporated into TAS 110 as a submitted code mod.
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Jorge Acebo
Mod #
 8285 
Proponent
1
Section
TAS 131
Chapter
Pending Review
HVHZ roofing updates
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Chadwick Collins
Mod #
 8286 
Proponent
1
Section
TAS 131
Chapter
Pending Review
HVHZ roofing updates
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Chadwick Collins
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