9B-3.047: State Building Code Adopted
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Implement the annual amendments of the 2004 edition of the Florida Building Code developed and approved by the Commission pursuant to Section 553.73, Florida Statutes.
SUMMARY: The Commission undertook review of amendments proposed to the 2004 code with the intent of limiting changes to issues related to hurricane resistance, standards updates and glitch issues arising from transition to the 2003 edition of the International Code Council family of codes as the base code. Pursuant to the authority granted in Section 1, Chapter 2006-65, Laws of Florida, the Commission also integrated the initial designation of the wind born debris region for the Panhandle after repeal of the legislative definition thereof. The rule proceeding implements those code amendments approved by the Commission.
SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 553.73(1), (2), (7) FS., Sections 21, 32, 33, 34, 36, 44, 46, 48, Chapter 2005-147, Laws of Florida, Section 1, Chapter 2006-65, Laws of Florida.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 553.72, 553.73(2), (3), (7), (9) FS., Sections 21, 32, 33, 34, 36, 44, 46, 48, Chapter 2005-147, Laws of Florida, Section 1, Chapter 2006-65, Laws of Florida.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE,TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW(IF NOT REQUESTED, THIS HEARING WILL NOT BE HELD):
TIME AND DATE: August 22, 2006, 9:45 a.m.
PLACE: Don Shula’s Hotel, 6842 Main St., Miami Lakes, Florida
Any person requiring special accommodation at the hearing because of a disability or physical impairment should contact: Ila Jones, Community Program Administrator, Department of Community Affairs, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Sadowski Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100, (850)487-1824 at least seven days before the date of the hearing. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Department of Community Affairs using the Florida Dual Party Relay System which can be reached at 1(800)955-8770 (Voice) or 1(800)955-9771 (TDD).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Mo Madani, Planning Manager, Department of Community Affairs, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100, (850)921-2247
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
9B-3.047 State Building Code Adopted.
(1) The Florida Building Code as updated by the Florida Building Commission on July 1, 2005, and is hereby adopted as the Florida Building Code, 2004 edition as amended by the Commission on December 11, 2005, and ________, incorporated herein by reference is hereby adopted as the building code for the State of Florida.
(2) No change.
Specific Authority 553.73(1), (2), (7) FS., Sections 21, 32, 33, 34, 36, 44, 46, 48, Chapter 2005-147, Laws of Florida, Section 1, Chapter 2006-65, Laws of Florida. Law Implemented 553.72, 553.73(2), (3), (7), (9) FS., Sections 21, 32, 33, 34, 36, 44, 46, 48, Chapter 2005-147, Laws of Florida, Section 1, Chapter 2006-65, Laws of Florida. History–New 7-18-90, Amended 3-30-93, 10-17-93, 8-28-95, 9-24-96, 12-26-96, 4-27-97, 10-5-97, 10-14-97, 9-7-00, 11-28-00, 2-7-01, 12-16-01, 6-30-03, 4-3-05, 12-11-05,________.
NOTE: The Florida Building Commission has approved a series of amendments to the Florida Building Code, 2004 Edition, in accordance with the procedures contained in Chapter 553, Florida Statutes. The full text of the Code amendments, published in legislative format, can be accessed online at www.floridabuilding.org. The following are the sections of the Code which have been amended, created or repealed:
BUILDING VOLUME
The following chapters are amended in the code:
Chapter 1, Administration, Chapter 2, Definitions, Chapter 3, Use and Occupancy Classification, Chapter 4, Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy, Chapter 7 Fire‑Resistance‑Rated Construction, Chapter 9, Fire Protection Systems, Chapter 10, Means of Egress, Chapter 11, Accessibility, Chapter 12, Interior Environment, Chapter 13, Energy Efficiency, Chapter 14, Exterior Walls, Chapter 15, Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures, Chapter 16, Structural Design, Chapter 17, Structural Tests and Special Inspections, Chapter 20, Light Metal Alloys, Chapter 21, Masonry, Chapter 22, Steel, Chapter 23, Wood, Chapter 24, Glass and Glazing, Chapter 26, Plastic, Chapter 27, Electrical, Chapter 30, Elevators and Conveying Systems, and Chapter 35, Referenced Standards,
TEST PROTOCOLS FOR HIGH‑VELOCITY HURRICANE ZONES
The following protocols are amended in the code:
RAS 117, RAS 118, RAS 119, RAS 120, TAS 106, TAS 139, TAS 201, TAS 202, TAS 203, and TAS 301
EXISTING BUILDING
The following chapters are amended in the code:
Chapter 2, Definitions, and Chapter 5, Alterations ‑ Level 1
MECHANICAL
The following chapters are amended in the code:
Table of Contents, Chapter 2, Definitions, Chapter 3, General Regulations, Chapter 7, Combustion Air, and Chapter 15, Referenced Standards
PLUMBING VOLUME
The following chapters are amended in the code:
Chapter 3, General Regulations, and Chapter 4, Fixtures, Faucets & Fittings
RESIDENTIAL VOLUME
The following chapters are amended in the code:
Chapter 1, Administration, Chapter 2, Definitions, Chapter 3, Building and Planning
Chapter 4, Foundations, Chapter 5, Floors, Chapter 6, Wall Construction, Chapter 7, Wall Covering, Chapter 8, Roof‑Ceiling Construction, Chapter 9, Roof Assemblies, Chapter 10, Chimneys and Fireplaces, Chapter 13, General Mechanical System Requirements, Chapter 18, Chimneys and Vents, Chapter 21, Hydronic Piping, Chapter 24, Fuel Gas, Chapter 25, Plumbing Administration, Chapter 26, General Plumbing Requirements, Chapter 33, General Requirements, Chapter 43, Referenced Standards, and Chapter 44, High‑Velocity Hurricane Zones