FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, BUILDING

 

Chapter 2

 

Change definition of “shear wall” as shown:

 

SHEAR WALL. A wall designed to resist lateral forces parallel to the plane of the wall.  See Sections 2102.1 and 2302.1.

Detailed plain masonry shear wall. See Section 2102.1.

Intermediate prestressed masonry shear wall. See Section 2102.1.

Intermediate reinforced masonry shear wall. See Section 2102.1.

Ordinary plain masonry shear wall. See Section 2102.1.

Ordinary plain prestressed masonry shear wall. See Section 2102.1.

Ordinary reinforced masonry shear wall. See Section 2102.1.

Perforated shear wall. See Section 2302.1.

Perforated shear wall segment. See Section 2302.1.

Special prestressed masonry shear wall. See Section 2102.1.

Special reinforced masonry shear wall. See Section 2102.1.

 

Chapter 4

 

Change Section 428.4 as shown:

 

Design plan and systems approval. Plan review pertaining to installation of manufactured buildings and construction activities conducted at the site of the installation shall be conducted pursuant to Chapter 1 hereof. Plan review pertaining to construction activities occurring within the manufacturing process shall be conducted by those third-party agencies as follows: third-party agencies shall review plans in conformity with Chapter 1 hereof and the following additional requirements: If the plans are for a residential manufactured building, certification from the design professional  responsible for the plans that the structure has been designed only for erection or installation on a site built permanent foundation in accordance with this code and is not designed to be moved once so erected or installed. If the residential manufactured building is transportable in one or more sections and is 8 body feet or more in width or 40 body feet (12 192 mm) or more in length, or, when erected on site, is 320 square feet (29 m2) or more, and which is built on a permanent chassis, the manufacturer shall certify that the manufactured building has been excluded from regulation by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

 

Chapter 13

 

Add the following referenced standards to Subchapter 13-3:

 

FSEC               Florida Solar Energy Center

1679 Clearlake Road

Cocoa, FL 32922-5703                         

 

Standard reference               Title                                                                                        Referenced in Code                                                                                                                                                                                Section Number

2007                            EnergyGauge USA Fla/Res                               [add as applicable]

           

2007                            EnergyGauge Summit Fla/Com             [add as applicable]

 

The following changes were made to the referenced standard, EnergyGauge USA Fla/Res 2007 computer program after June, 2007: 

1)      Specific modifications were made to implement Florida’s code in accordance with the provisions of Mod 2327.

2)      New software name (as above) to make it specific to Florida’s code.

3)      Some inputs added, some inputs removed to comply with approved Mods.

4)      New reporting forms created per Mods 2327 and 2329.

5)      Windows input page redesigned to include NFRC Label radio button, remove “calculate” button, assume defaults if no NFRC label.

6)      U-Factor and SHGC defaults changed to reflect Florida code values.

7)      Cool roof changed as follows: similar to NFRC ratings for windows, solar absorptance check box added for tested product, or default.

8)      Factory-sealed air handler option added to software per Florida’s code

9)      Default distribution efficiency set at 88% per Mod 2367.

10)  Proposed air duct leakage input selection result in leakage testing reqt.

11) Compliance report enhanced to allow up to 5 window types, delete credit points used in old code method, add notes for factory-sealed air handling unit, leak-free duct systems & tested roof reflectance.

 

Change Subchapter 13-4 as follows:

 

Make a universal change to reference the EnergyGauge Summit Fla/Com instead of Fla/Com for consistency and reference.

 

Change Subchapter 13-6 as shown:

Make a universal change to reference the EnergyGauge USA Fla/Res instead of Fla/Res for consistency and reference.

 

Amend Section 13-604.A.4 as shown:

 

13-604.A.4 Installation criteria for homes claiming the cool roof option. The  cool roof option may be claimed in the EnergyGauge USA Fla/Res computer program  where the roof to be installed has a tested solar reflectance of greater than 4 percent when evaluated in accordance with ASTM methods E-903, C-1549, E-1918 or CRRC Method #1.  In cases where the roof materials have not been tested, the reflectance for the As-Built home shall be assumed to be 4 percent.  Emittance values provided by the roofing manufacturer in accordance with ASTM C-1371 shall be used when available.  In cases where the appropriate data are not known, emittance shall be the same as the Baseline Home. Testing of a qualifying sample of the roofing material shall be performed by an approved independent laboratory with these results provided by the manufacturer.

 

Add Section 13-610.A.3 as shown:

 

13-610.A.3  Installation criteria for homes claiming the factory-sealed air-handling unit option.  The factory-sealed air-handling unit option may be claimed in the EnergyGauge USA Fla/Res computer program if the unit has been tested and certified by the manufacturer to have achieved a 2 percent or less leakage rate at 1-inch water gauge when all air inlets, air outlets and condensate drain port(s), when present, are sealed at an air pressure of 1-inch water gauge with no greater than 2-percent design cubic foot per minute discharge.

 

Amend Appendix 13-A as shown:

 

Add the following town to Alachua County:

 

Permitting Office    Jurisdiction Number       Climate Zone    Reporting Group     

  Alachua                       111400                                  3                        III

 

Delete the following jurisdictions from Lake County:

  Clermont                     451200                                  5                        III

  Montverde                   452100                                  5                        III

 

Amend Appendix 13-D as shown:

 

Change the EPL Display Card [in part] as shown to reflect changes made to the energy code:

ESTIMATED ENERGY PERFORMANCE INDEX SCORE* =

The lower higher the Energy Performance Index score, the more efficient the home.

 

15. HVAC credits claimed (Alternate Point System Method only)

 

I certify that this home has complied with the Florida Energy Efficiency Code For Building through the above energy saving features which will be installed (or exceeded) in this home before final inspection. Otherwise, a new EPL Display Card will be completed based on installed Code compliant features.

 

*NOTE: The home’s estimated Eenergy Pperformance Index score is available through the EnergyGauge USA Fla/Res 2007 computer program. This is not a Building Energy Rating. If your index score is below 100 80 or greater (or 86 for a US EPA/DOA Energy Star_designation), your home may qualify for energy efficiency mortgage (EEM) incentives if you obtain a Florida Energy Gauge Rating. Contact the Energy Gauge Hotline at (321)/638-1492 or see the Energy Gauge web site at www.energygauge.com www.fsec.ucf.edu for information and a list of certified Raters. For information about Florida’s Energy Efficiency Code For Building Construction, contact the Department of Community Affairs at (850) /487-1824.

 

**Label required by Section 13-104.4.5 of the Florida Building Code, Building, or Section B2.1.1 of Appendix G of the Florida Building Code, Residential, if not DEFAULT.

 

Chapter 21

 

Change Section 2107.1 to read as shown:

 

2107.1 General.  The design of masonry structures using allowable stress design shall comply with the requirements of Chapters 1 and 2 of ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402 except as modified by Section 2107.2.  Lap splices shall be in accordance with ACI 530/ ASCE 5/ TMS 402 or in accordance with Section 2107.3 or 2107.5 2107.4 as specified by the architect or engineer. Development of bars in tension and compression shall be in accordance with ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402 or in accordance with 2107.4 as specified by the architect or engineer.

Exception:  Where inspections are performed… engineer.  [No change to amended text]

 

Change Section 2107.4 as shown:

 

2107.4 ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402, Section 2.1.10.3, Development of bars in tension and compression.  Modify Section 2.1.10.3 as follows:

2.1.10.3  The required development length of reinforcing bars shall be determined by Equation (2-9), but shall not be less than 12 in. (305 mm), but need not be greater than 72 db.

 

            EQUATION 2-9 from ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402    [UNCHANGED]

 

K shall not exceed the lesser of the masonry cover, clear spacing between adjacent reinforcement, nor 5  times db .

 

γ = 1.0 for No. 3 (M#10) through No. 5 (M#16) bars;

γ = 1.04 for No. 6 (M#19) through No. 7 (M#22) bars; and

γ = 1.2 for No. 8 (M#25) through No. 11 (M#36) bars

 

Where epoxy coated bars are used, lap length shall be increased by 50 percent.

Renumber Section 2107.6 to 2107.5

 

 

SECTION 2108

STRENGTH DESIGN OF MASONRY

 

Change Section 2108.1 as shown:

 

2108.1 General. The design of masonry structures using strength design shall comply with Section 2106 and the requirements of Chapters 1 and 3 of ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402, except as modified by Sections 2108.2 and 2108.3 through 2108.4.

Exceptions:  

1.  AAC masonry shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 1 and Appendix A of ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402.

2. Where inspections are performed by a local building department in accordance with Section 105, the provisions of ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402, Chapter 1, Section 1-15 and ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602 Section 1.6 shall not apply unless specified by the architect or engineer.

 

2108. 2 ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402, Section 3.3.3.3. Modify Section 3.3.3.3 as follows: development. Add the following text to Section 3.3.3.3:

3.3.3.3 Development.  The required development length of reinforcement shall be determined by Equation (3-15), but shall not be less than 12 inches (305 mm) and need not be greater than 72db.

 

EQUATION 3-15 UNCHANGED

 

K shall not exceed the lesser of the masonry cover,  clear spacing between adjacent reinforcement, nor 5  times db .

 

γ = 1.0 for No. 3 (M#10) through No. 5 (M#16) bars;

 

γ = 1.04 for No. 6 (M#19) through No. 7 (M#22) bars; and

 

γ = 1.2 for No. 8 (M#25) through No. 11 (M#36) bars

 

Where epoxy coated bars are used, lap length shall be increased by 50 percent.

 

2108.3 ACI530/ASCE5/TMS402, Section 3.3.3.4, splices. Modify items (b) and (c) of Section3.3.3.4 as follows:

3.3.3.4(b). A welded splice shall have the bars butted and welded to develop atl east 125 percent of  the  yield strength, ƒy, of the bar in tension or compression, as required. Welded splices shall be of ASTMA706 steel reinforcement. Welded splices shall not be permitted in plastic hinge zones

of intermediate or special reinforced walls or special moment frames of masonry.

3.3.3.4(c).Mechanical splices shall be classified asType1 or 2 according to Section 21.2.6.1of ACI 318. Type1 mechanical splices shall not be used within a plastic hinge zone or within  a beam-column joint of intermediate or special reinforced masonry shear walls or special moment frames. Type 2 mechanical splices are permitted in any location within a member

 

2108.3 4  ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402, Section 3.3.3.5, maximum areas of flexural tensile reinforcement.                                 [No change to text]

 

FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, MECHANICAL

 

Change Section 306.3 as shown:

 

Section 306.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances…removal of the largest appliance.

Exceptions:

1.      The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance is capable of being serviced and removed through the required opening.

2.      Where the passageway is not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) high and 22 inches wide for its entire length, the passageway shall be not greater than 50 feet (15 250 mm) in length

 

 

FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, PLUMBING

 

Change Section 403.1.1.2 as shown:

 

403.1.1.2  Occupancy content calculation. The occupancy content of a building, which determines the number of water closets required for men, shall be calculated using the square footage per person requirements established by the Florida Building Code, Building building code in effect in a jurisdiction.

 

 

FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, FUEL GAS

 

Change Section 306.3 as shown:

 

Section 306.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances… removal of the largest component of the appliance.

Exceptions:

1.      The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance is capable of being serviced and removed through the required opening.

2.      Where the passageway is not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) high for its entire length, the passageway shall be not greater than 50 feet (15 250 mm) in length.

 

306.3.1 Electrical requirements. A lighting fixture with receptacle outlet, controlled by a switch located at the required passageway opening and a receptacle outlet, shall be provided so as to light the passageway and service area and installed at or near the equipment located in accordance with Chapter 27 of the Florida Building Code, Building.

 

 

FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, RESIDENTIAL

 

Chapter 11

 

Make a universal change to reference the EnergyGauge USA Fla/Res instead of Fla/Res for consistency and reference.

 

Modify Section N1104.A.4 as shown: 

 

N1104.A.4 Installation criteria for homes claiming the cool roof option. The  cool roof option may be claimed in the EnergyGauge USA Fla/Res computer program where the roof to be installed has a tested solar reflectance of greater than 4 percent when evaluated in accordance with ASTM methods E-903, C-1549, E-1918 or CRRC Method #1.  In cases where the roof materials have not been tested, the reflectance for the As-Built home shall be assumed to be 4 percent.  Emittance values provided by the roofing manufacturer in accordance with ASTM C-1371 shall be used when available.  In cases where the appropriate data are not known, emittance shall be the same as the Baseline Home. Testing of a qualifying sample of the roofing material shall be performed by an approved independent laboratory with these results provided by the manufacturer.

 

Add new Section N1110.A.3 as shown: 

 

N1110.A.3  Installation criteria for homes claiming the factory-sealed air-handling unit option.  The factory-sealed air-handling unit option may be claimed in the EnergyGauge USA Fla/Res computer program if the unit has been tested and certified by the manufacturer to have achieved a 2 percent or less leakage rate at 1-inch water gauge when all air inlets, air outlets and condensate drain port(s), when present, are sealed at an air pressure of 1-inch water gauge with no greater than 2-percent design cubic foot per minute discharge.

 

 

Chapter 13

 

Change Section M1305.1.3 as shown.

 

Section M1305.1.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances…removal of the largest appliance.

Exceptions:

1.      The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance is capable of being serviced and removed through the required opening.

2.      Where the passageway is unobstructed and not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) high and 22 inches wide for its entire length, the passageway shall be not greater than 50 feet (15 250 mm) in length.

 

 

Chapter 43

 

FSEC               Florida Solar Energy Center

1679 Clearlake Road

Cocoa, FL 32922-5703                         

 

Standard reference               Title                                                                        Referenced in Code Section Number

2007                            EnergyGauge USA Fla/Res                   [add as applicable]

 

NFPA

720-05                                                       Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO)

Warning Equipment in Dwelling Units                     R313

 

Chapter 44

 

Change Section R4410.1 as shown:

 

R4410.1 General

R4410.1.1 Exterior wall cladding…through R4415.

R4410.1.2 Exterior wall cladding, surfacing…wind-borne debris. [1-2 no change]

R4410.1.3 Workmanship. Cladding…in Chapter 43.

R4410.1.4 All exterior wall cladding…shall have Product Approval.