6/3/2015
Sarasota Countv
Significant Changes to the
Florida Building Code
5 Edition (2014) &
2011 National Electrical Code
th
th
FBC 5 Edition (2014) & 2011 NEC
goes into effect on June 30, 201 5
Training
June 3, 201 5
Building Code Changes
> 1 0 2 . 4 - C o n f l i c t i n g Provisions between Codes
and Standards
Where conflicts between provisions o f t h i s code
and referenced standards exist, the provisions
o f t h i s code shall apply.
Building Code Changes
• 303.1-Assembly Croup A
Clarifies w h e n the use of small assembly t e n a n t
spaces or r o o m s w i t h i n a tenant space may be
d e e m e d Business Occupancy or as the same as
the p r i m a r y occupancy.
> 3 0 3 . 1 . 1 - A s s e m b l y Less T h a n 50 People
Small f o o d service establishments < 5 0 are now
classified as Business instead o f Mercantile.
F B C 5"' E d i t i o n ( 2 0 1 4 )
g o e s Into effect o n 6/30/15
Building Code Changes
• 3 0 8 . 2 - D e f i n i t i o n o f Care Facilities
New and revised d e f i n i t i o n s o f certain facilities
have been a d d r e s s e d .
3 0 8 . 4 - O c c u p a n c y Classification f o r Medical
Care Facilities
Group 1-2 has established a m i n i m u m
l i m i t a t i o n of 6 or more individuals.
Building Code Changes
• 31 0.6-Uses Classified as G r o u p R-4
Occupancies
Reference f o r a l l o w i n g c o n s t r u c t i o n under
FBC-R has been e l i m i n a t e d .
• 31 3 - D a y Care Occupancy (201 0 FBC)***
This occupancy classification is deleted and
r e o r g a n i z e d into 1-4 Occupancy ( 5 Edition)
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Building Code Changes
• 4 0 6 . 4 , 4 0 6 . 5 . 2 . 1 & 4 0 6 . 5 . 5 - P u b l i c and O p e n
Parking Garages
Provides a d d i t i o n s , m o d i f i c a t i o n s and
clarifications to the technical code provisions
of these structures.
• 4 1 0 . 6 . 3 - T e c h n i c a l Production Areas
Provides u p d a t e d c l a r i f i c a t i o n / d e f i n i t i o n s and
eliminates o u t d a t e d t e r m i n o l o g y .
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Building Code Changes
• 41 9 - L i v e / W o r k Units
Provides m o d i f i c a t i o n s to the means of egress
and p l u m b i n g facility r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r the
n o n - r e s i d e n t i a l p o r t i o n of the unit.
• 4 2 4 - C h i l d r e n ' s Play Structures
Provisions n o w e x p a n d t o b u i l d i n g s of any
occupancy classification and not j u s t covered
malls.
Building Code Changes
* 501.2-Address Identification
Modification and clarification to location of
numbering to facilitate emergency response.
• 505.2.2-Mezzanine Means of Egress
Specific provisions of egress have been deleted
and replaced with general reference to Chapter 10.
• 506.2-Allowable Area Frontage Increase
Clarification has been provided to calculate the
allowable area.
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Building Code Changes
• 5 0 9 - l n c i d e n t a l Uses-Separation a n d
Protection
An a u t o m a t i c fire s p r i n k l e r system is the only
means to protect incidental use areas and not
an " a u t o m a t i c f i r e - e x t i n g u i s h i n g s y s t e m " as
previously listed in code.
• Table 6 0 2 - F i r e Rating o f Exterior Walls
(note h)
Walls w i t h u n l i m i t e d o p e n i n g s as allowed per
Table 7 0 5 . 8 no longer require a fire r a t i n g .
Building Code Changes
• 7 0 3 . 7 - l d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f Fire and Smoke
Separation Walls
Lettering size and a b o v e - c e i l i n g locations f o r
i d e n t i f i c a t i o n has been m o d i f i e d .
• 7 0 5 . 2 t h r o u g h 7 0 5 . 3 - B u i l d i n g Projections
Numerous m o d i f i c a t i o n s have been made t o
distance r e q u i r e m e n t s and types of materials.
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Building Code Changes
• 706.6 & 6.2-Fire Wall Height at Sloped Roofs
Provisions added for this condition.
• 707.8 & 707.9-lntersection of Fire Barriers
at Roof Assembly
Addresses allowable materials to be used at voids
where rated and non-rated walls meet.
• 708.1-Fire Partitions
The provision allowing walls between tenant spaces to
not be rated (with limitations) has been re-adopted by
this section which had previously been a code
amendment and not a code provision.
FBC 5
m
Edition (2014)
g o e s into effect o n 6/30/15
Building Code Changes
• 71 3 . 1 4 . 1 - H i g h Rise Buildings-Elevator
Lobbies
Modifies the r e q u i r e m e n t s and level o f
p r o t e c t i o n f o r elevator lobbies.
> 714.4.1.2-lnterruption of Horizontal
Assemblies
A d o u b l e w o o d t o p plate can now i n t e r r u p t a
rated ceiling m e m b r a n e .
F B C 5"' E d i t i o n ( 2 0 1 4 )
g o e s into effect o n 6/30/15
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Building Code Changes
• Table 716.5-Opening Protection Ratings and
Markings
Table has been substantially expanded.
• 71 6.5.5.1, 716.6 & 71 6.6.4 - Fire Rated Glazing
Numerous modifications and limitations to fire
glazing have been addressed.
• 71 7.5.4 - Fire Damper Exemption for
Fire Partitions
Exemptions previously allowed for fire barriers
now apply to fire partitions.
Building Code Changes
> 9 0 3 . 2 . 4 , 9 0 3 . 2 . 7 & 9 0 3 . 2 . 9 - F u r n i t u r e Storage
and Display in F - 1 , M and S-1
• Defines many c o n d i t i o n s t h a t may necessitate
the installation of an a u t o m a t i c s p r i n k l e r
system.
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Building Code Changes
> 9 0 6 . 1 - P o r t a b l e Fire Extinguishers in R-2
Occupancies
Eliminates need f o r FE in c o m m o n areas if
p r o v i d e d in each d w e l l i n g unit.
• 907.2.1.2, 907.2.3, 907.2.9.3 & 907.2.11.3Various Fire A l a r m Devices
Adds and m o d i f i e s w h e n various n o t i f i c a t i o n
and d e t e c t i o n devices are required based on
occupancy classification (noticeable change
addresses c a p t i o n e d message devices)
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Building Code Changes
> 1005-Means of Egress Capacity Determination
Reduced exit width factors have been established
for sprinkled buildings with emergency
voice/alarm communication systems.
• 1008.1.9.9-Electromagnetically Locked Egress
Doors
Can be used in lieu of panic hardware provided the
operation o f t h e hardware interrupts the power of
the magnetic lock.
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Building Code Changes
1009 & 1010-lnterior Stairs and Ramps
Significant changes to provisions and terminology
throughout these sections.
• 1009.1-Application of Stairway Provisions
Provisions now apply to stairs serving ALL
occupied areas and not just "required means of
egress".
• 1011.2-Floor Level Exits Signs in R-1
Addition of low level exit signs in a means of
egress serving guest rooms (locations specified).
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Building Code Changes
• 1012.2-Handrail Height
Transition pieces o f a continuous handrail can exceed
the maximum height.
• 1012.3.1 & 1012.8-Handrail Craspability and
Projections
A cross-sectional dimension has been established for a
non-circular Type I handrail. Projection locations and
clear widths between projections have been clarified.
• 1013.1 & 101 3.8-Guards at Operable Windows
Requirements changed to this section with sill heights
increasing from 24' to 36".
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Building Code Changes
• 1021.2.3 & Table 1021.2(1)-Exits f r o m
D w e l l i n g Units
Sections added and m o d i f i e d w i t h substantial
and m u l t i p l e changes.
• 1 0 2 2 . 5 - E n c l o s u r e Penetrations o f Interior
Exit Stairways
M e m b r a n e p e n e t r a t i o n s t o the outer walls of
the stairway are now allowed if p r o t e c t e d per
FBC 7 1 4 .
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Building Code Changes
• 1 2 0 3 . 1 - M e c h a n i c a l V e n t i l a t i o n Required
Natural v e n t i l a t i o n may not be an o p t i o n
p e n d i n g blower d o o r test results.
• 1 507.2.8-Roof Covering Underlayment
Provisions f o r installation and type of material
have been revised for m o s t r o o f coverings.
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Building Code Changes
> Table 1 6 0 7 . 1 - M i n i m u m Live Loads
Some live loads have been m o d i f i e d and
u p d a t e d to c o o r d i n a t e w i t h ASCE7-1 0.
• 1 6 1 1 , 2 - P o n d i n g Instability
The t e r m "susceptible bay" has been added t o
coordinate provisions of FBC w i t h ASCE7-1 0.
Building Code Changes
• 2 1 0 1 . 2 - D e s i g n Methods f o r Masonry
Structures
A new design standard called TMS 4 0 3 - 1 0 is
now referenced.
> 2406.1 & 2406.4-Safety Glazing-Hazardous
Locations
Provisions for hazardous locations have been
substantially reorganized t o provide
consistency between FBC and FBC-R.
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Building Code Changes
• 2510.6-Water-Resistive Barriers for Stucco
Applications
Details for a new two-layer system have been
provided.
• 2603.4.1.14-Foam Plastic Insulation in
Floor Assemblies
The use of Vz plywood has been added, with
specific orientation and limitations.
• 2603.7 & 2603.8-lnterior Finish in Plenums
Three different options for separating foam
insulation have been provided.
Building Code Changes
> 261 0 . 3 - S l o p e Requirements o f a D o m e
Skylight
The d i m e n s i o n d e t e r m i n i n g the m i n i m u m slope
r e q u i r e m e n t has been revised.
• Chapters 2 7 t h r o u g h 3 4 - B u i l d i n g Services,
Devices and C o n d i t i o n s
Notable changes have been initiated in the
respective code b o o k s . (Electrical, Mechanical,
P l u m b i n g , Elevators, Public Way, C o n s t r u c t i o n
Safeguards, Existing Structures)
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6/3/2015
Significant Changes to the
Residential Code
FBC 5
th
Edition (2014) goes into
effect on June 30, 201 5
Residential Code Changes
• R302.1-Exterior Walls
Fire separation distance to lot line has increased
from 3' to 5' for unrated walls.
• R302.2.2~Parapet Exception-Townhouse
Dwellings
Roof penetrations are not allowed within 4' for
separation without parapet wall.
• R302.5.1-Garage Opening Protection
Doors between the garage and dwelling units shal
require self-closing devices.
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Residential Code Changes
• R303-Mechanical Ventilation
M o d i f i c a t i o n now r e q u i r i n g v e n t i l a t i o n
provisions per M l 507 f o r w h o l e house
v e n t i l a t i o n of habitable rooms and local
bathroom exhaust.
• R 3 0 3 . 5 - V e n t i i a t i o n Intake O p e n i n g s
The m i n i m u m vertical clearance f r o m
c o n t a m i n a n t source to air intake increased
f r o m 2' to 3'.
F B C 5'" E d i t i o n ( 2 0 1 4 )
g o e s Into effect o n 6/30/15
Residential Code Changes
• R 3 0 8 . 4 - H a z a r d o u s Locations f o r Glazing
Provisions f o r hazardous locations have been
substantially r e o r g a n i z e d and placed into
separate subsections w i t h descriptive titles.
• R 3 0 8 . 4 . 5 - G l a z i n g and Wet Surfaces
A new p r o v i s i o n / s u b s e c t i o n consolidates
regulations near t u b s and s w i m m i n g pools.
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F B C 5 " Edition (2014)
g o e s into effect on 6/30/15
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Residential Code Changes
> R 3 0 8 . 4 . 6 - G l a z i n g A d j a c e n t Stairs and Ramps
M o d i f i c a t i o n for g l a z i n g not covered in the
hazardous location section o f t h e code.
• R308.4.7-Glazing Adjacent to the Bottom
Stair Landing
Section has been m o d i f i e d to clarify the code
application.
Residential Code Changes
• R310.1 - E m e r g e n c y Escape and Rescue
Openings
Clarifies t h a t the m a x i m u m sill h e i g h t is
measured f r o m the f i n i s h f l o o r t o the b o t t o m
of the clear o p e n i n g .
6/3/2015
Residential Code Changes
• R311.3-Floor and Landings at Exterior Doors
Code writers acknowledged confusion with
previous code cycles and attempts to provide
clarity.
• R311.7.5-Stair Treads and Risers
Reorganizes provisions for tread depth and riser
height and adds a section for winders.
• R311.7.6-Landings for Stairways
Modifies the application for landing widths for
angular and curved stairs,
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Residential Code Changes
> R 3 1 2 - C u a r d s a n d W i n d o w Fall Protection
The provisions have been relocated to this
section and offers u p d a t e d t e r m i n o l o g y f o r
o p e n i n g devices.
• R 3 1 4 - S m o k e alarms
Code a c k n o w l e d g e s wireless t e c h n o l o g y in lieu
of i n t e r - c o n n e c t i v i t y f o r new and e x i s t i n g
d w e l l i n g units.
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Residential Code Changes
• R 3 1 6 . 4 - T h e r m a l Barrier
A new standard NFPA 275 is added and
replaces previous standards as an alternate t o
Vi' g y p s u m b o a r d .
• R316.5.1 3 - T h e r m a l Barrier f o r Floors
The use of Vi p l y w o o d has been a d d e d , w i t h
specific o r i e n t a t i o n and l i m i t a t i o n s .
Residential Code Changes
• R 5 0 1 . 3 - F i r e Protection o f Floors
Provisions added to require the application o f
V2 g y p s u m board t o the underside of f l o o r
assemblies, w i t h some e x c e p t i o n s .
> R507-Decks
Deck provisions have been relocated (and new
prescriptive provisions added) to this section
related to ledger board b o l t and lag a t t a c h m e n t
to correlate t o NDS f o r Wood C o n s t r u c t i o n .
Residential Code Changes
• R 6 0 2 . 1 . 1 - E n d Jointed L u m b e r
When used in a fire rated assembly, l u m b e r
m u s t have HRA (heat resistant adhesive) n o t e d
in the grade m a r k .
Residential Code Changes
v R703.7.3.2-Masonry Veneer Lintel
Minimum and maximum heights of veneer are
established for openings not greater than 1 8.25'
wide,
• R703.7.4-Masonry Veneer Anchorage
Fastening and air space provisions have been
placed in a new table for ease of use.
• R703.7.4.2-Crout Fill Behind Masonry Veneer
Mortar is no longer an acceptable material. Grout
is specified if used as an alternate to air space.
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Residential Code Changes
* R 9 0 3 . 2 . 2 - C r i c k e t s and Saddles f o r Unit
Skylights and Roof W i n d o w s
Clarification t h a t m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s i n s t a l l a t i o n
guidelines may e l i m i n a t e these p r o v i s i o n s .
• R905.2.7-Roof Covering Underlayment
Application
Provisions f o r installation and type o f material
have been revised f o r m o s t r o o f coverings.
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Residential Code Changes
• R907-Reroofing
M i t i g a t i o n r e q u i r e m e n t s previously in the
Existing Building Code are now also in this
section of FBC-R.
• Rl 0 0 3 . 9 . 1 & 9 . 3 - M a s o n r y C h i m n e y Caps and
Rain Caps
New provisions a d d r e s s i n g p r o t e c t i o n f o r
masonry c h i m n e y t e r m i n a t i o n s .
Residential Code Changes
• M l 301 - I d e n t i f i c a t i o n and C e r t i f i c a t i o n o f
Pipe, T u b i n g & Fittings
All c o m p o n e n t s require a m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s m a r k
and t h i r d party t e s t i n g or c e r t i f i c a t i o n .
• M l 4 1 1 . 6 - L o c k i n g Access Port Caps
Any a p p r o v e d means to prevent u n a u t h o r i z e d
access t o r e f r i g e r a n t ports is now r e c o g n i z e d .
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Residential Code Changes
> M l 5 0 2 . 4 - D r y e r Exhaust Duct
M a x i m u m d u c t s u p p o r t has increased f r o m 4 '
t o 1 2 ' . M a x i m u m prescriptive length o f duct
has increased f r o m 2 5 ' t o 3 5 ' .
> M l 507-Mechanical Ventilation
Prescriptive design f o r w h o l e house v e n t i l a t i o n
systems have been a d d e d . Kitchen and bath
v e n t i l a t i o n is n o w described as local e x h a u s t .
New d e f i n i t i o n s added for w h o l e house
v e n t i l a t i o n and local exhaust.
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Residential Code Changes
• M l 901 -Ranges & Ovens
A n u m b e r of m o d i f i c a t i o n s , clarification and
a d d i t i o n s discussed.
> M 2 3 0 1 & M 2 3 0 2 - T h e r m a l and Photovoltaic
Solar Energy Systems
Photovoltaic systems have been added t o
d i s t i n g u i s h t h e m f r o m solar systems.
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Residential Code Changes
> C2409.1 -Reduced Clearance to Combustible
Materials
Gypsum board has been added to the material list
as combustible.
> G2419.4-SedimentTrap
An illustration has been added to provide clarity
and lists some appliances exempt from traps.
> G2442.4-Prohibited Sources of Outdoor and
Return Air
Modifications of sources, depending on source
location, have been addressed.
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Residential Code Changes
• P 2 6 0 3 . 4 - P i p e s t h r o u g h F o u n d a t i o n Walls
A sleeve or relieving arch is no longer r e q u i r e d
under f o o t i n g s .
• P 2 6 0 6 - S e a l i n g and A n n u l a r Spaces
This new section has been established t o
provide more clarity on materials and
application,
Residential Code Changes
* P2702.1 & P2706.1-Plumbing Fixtures
Definition of plumbing fixtures has been revised.
Requirement for strainers has been clarified. Attics and
crawlspaces are now prohibited locations for waste
receptors and standpipes. Clothes washer standpipes
are now allowed in bathrooms.
>• P2709.1 & P2709.2-Sh.ower Receptors and Linings
Shower liner extensions above finished thresholds have
been reduced from 3" to 2". Liner thickness is now
deferred to the referenced standards.
• P2709.2.4-Liquid Type Shower Lining
This new technology is added as an acceptable material
(per manufacturer s installation).
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Residential Code Changes
• P271 3.1 - B a t h t u b Waste O u t l e t s and
Overflows
Revised t e x t clarifies t h a t a b a t h t u b requires an
overflow outlet.
• P 2 9 0 4 . 2 . 4 . 2 - M i n i m u m Fire Sprinkler
Separation f r o m O b s t r u c t i o n s
An illustration is i n t r o d u c e d p r o v i d i n g
proscriptive values f o r m i n i m u m distances.
Significant Changes to the
Existing Building Code
FBC 5
th
Edition (2014) goes into
effect on June 30, 2015
Existing Building Code Changes
• 2 0 2 D e f i n i t i o n s : Substantial
Structural Damage
D e f i n i t i o n revised to raise the t r i g g e r f o r
damage to the elements of the lateral force
resisting system f r o m 20% to 33% of its lateral
l o a d - c a r r y i n g capacity in any h o r i z o n t a l
d i r e c t i o n . A d d i t i o n a l l y , the t r i g g e r is now
d e p e n d e n t only u p o n damage t o the vertical
elements o f t h e lateral force resisting s y s t e m .
F B C 5i" E d i t i o n ( 2 0 1 4 )
g o e s Into e f f e c t o n 6/30/15
Existing Building Code Changes
• 403.6 Smoke alarms
New section requiring smoke alarms in
individual sleeping units and individual
dwelling units in Group R and l - l .
• 403.7, 603.2 and 703.2 - Smoke alarms in o n e family and two-family dwelling & townhomes
New sections were added to allow the use of 1 0 vear non-removable, non-replaceable batteries.
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F B C S " Edition (2014)
g o e s into effect o n 6/30/15
Existing Building Code Changes
• 4 0 5 . 1 c h a n g e d t o 505.1 - Scope ( A l t e r a t i o n
Level 3)
Revised t o delete the r e q u i r e m e n t t h a t t o
qualify as Level 3 a l t e r a t i o n s , the w o r k has t o
be made w i t h i n any 1 2 m o n t h p e r i o d . The
e x c e p t i o n t h a t p e r m i t s the e x c l u s i o n o f t h e
w o r k areas t h a t are exclusively p l u m b i n g ,
mechanical or electrical f r o m the total w o r k
area has been d e l e t e d .
Existing Building Code Changes
> 6 0 6 . 3 . 2 changed t o 7 0 6 . 3 . 2 - Roof
d i a p h r a g m s resisting w i n d loads in h i g h w i n d
regions
Section revised to apply specifically to
connections of the r o o f d i a p h r a g m t o r o o f
f r a m i n g m e m b e r s and r o o f - t o - w a l l
c o n n e c t i o n s . Requires replacement or
s t r e n g t h e n i n g where the d i a p h r a g m and
connections are not capable o f resisting at
least 75% of w i n d loads specified by the FBCB.
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Existing Building Code Changes
• 7 0 7 - Energy C o n s e r v a t i o n
New section p e r m i t s Level 1 alterations w i t h o u t
r e q u i r i n g the entire b u i l d i n g to c o m p l y w i t h
energy r e q u i r e m e n t s o f new c o n s t r u c t i o n .
• 6 1 1 . 7 . 2 c h a n g e d t o 7 0 8 . 7 . 2 - Roof secondary
w a t e r barrier f o r s i t e - b u i l t single f a m i l y
residential s t r u c t u r e s
Revised t o add u n d e r l a y m e n t c o m p l y i n g w i t h
ASTM D 4 8 6 9 Type II and Type IV.
FBC 5
l h
Edition (2014)
g o e s into e f f e c t o n 6/30/15
Existing Building Code Changes
• 704.4.1 changed to 804.4.1 - Occupancy
requirements
New requirements for fire alarm systems for
Croups E, 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, R - 1 , R-2 and R-4 have
been added.
• 1012.5.1.1 - Fire wall alternative
New section permitting fire barriers and horizontal
assemblies to be used in lieu of fire walls in other
than Croups H, F - 1 , and S - 1 , to subdivide the
building into separate buildings for the purpose of
complying with the area limitations. Additional
conditions are also specified.
F B C 5"' E d i t i o n ( 2 0 1 4 )
g o e s into effect o n 6/30/15
6/3/2015
Significant Changes to the
Mechanical Code
FBC 5
th
Edition (2014) goes into
effect on June 30, 201 5
Mechanical Code Changes
> 301.3 - Identification
New section requiring each length of pipe and tubing,
and each fitting usecfin a mechanical system to bear
the identification ofthe manufacturer.
• 304.3 - Elevation of ignition source
New section requiring equipment and appliances with
an ignition source located in hazardous locations and
public garage, private garages, repair garages,
automotive motor fuel dispensing faciMties and parking
garages to be elevated such that the ignition source is
not less than 1 8 inches above the floor. Exception
states that elevation ofthe ignition source is not
required for appliances listed as flammable vapor
ignition resistant.
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Mechanical Code Changes
• 304.7 - Private garages
New section requiring appliances located in private
garages and carports to be installed at least 6 feet
above the floor. Exception for appliances protected
from motor vehicle impact and installed in
accordance with Section 304.3
• 306.3 - Appliances in attics
Maximum passageway length has been increased
to 20 feet. Exception permits the passageway
length to be 50 feet where it is not less than 6 feet
high and 22 inches wide for its entire length. Also,
see Energy Code.
Mechanical Code Changes
• 401.2 - Ventilation required
New language d e s c r i b i n g a b u i l d i n g as "too
t i g h t " where the air i n f i l t r a t i o n rate is less than
5 air changes per hour w h e n tested at 0.3 inch
w.c. Language p e r m i t t i n g c o m p l i a n c e w i t h
ASHRAE 62.1 in lieu o f Section 403.1 t h r o u g h
4 0 3 . 3 has been d e l e t e d .
• 5 0 4 . 6 . 4 . 1 - Specified l e n g t h (clothes dryer
ducts)
The e x c e p t i o n f o r clothes dryer booster fans
has been d e l e t e d .
56
Mechanical Code Changes
• 506.3.1 0 c h a n g e d t o 5 0 6 . 3 . 1 1 - Crease d u c t
enclosures
Revised t o apply to Type I hoods t h a t penetrate
any w a l l , f l o o r , or concealed space instead o f
f i r e - r a t e d ceilings, walls, and f l o o r s . Revised
to require the d u c t enclosure t o have a f i r e resistance rating of not less than 1 hour. The
r e q u i r e m e n t t h a t the enclosure be separated
f r o m the d u c t by a m i n i m u m o f 6 inches and a
m a x i m u m of 1 2 inches has been d e l e t e d .
Mechanical Code Changes
c 508.1.1 - Makeup air temperature
New section requiring the temperature differential
between makeup air and air in the
conditioned space to not exceed 10°F unless
the added heating and cooling loads o f t h e
makeup air do not exceed the capacity o f t h e
HVAC system.
• 5 1 3 - Smoke and carbon monoxide control
systems changed to Smoke control systems
Revised to only apply to smoke control systems.
Language limiting the application o f t h i s section to
only high rise buildings has been deleted.
6/3/2015
Mechanical Code Changes
• 6 0 7 . 5 . 3 - Fire p a r t i t i o n s
New e x c e p t i o n f o r fire d a m p e r s in fire p a r t i t i o n
walls t h a t are penetrated by d u c t e d HVAC
systems m e e t i n g the specified criteria.
F B C 5"' E d i t i o n ( 2 0 1 4 )
g o e s into effect o n 6/30/15
Significant Changes to the
Fuel Gas Code
FBC 5
th
Edition (2014) goes into
effect on June 30, 2015
30
6/3/2015
Fuel Gas Code Changes
> 305.5 - Private garages
New section requiring appliances installed in
private garages to have a minimum clearance of 6
feet above the floor. Exception for protection from
motor vehicle impact.
• 306.3 - Appliances in attics
Section has been revised to reduce the minimum
passageway with from 6 feet to 22 inches. New
exception permits passageway length to be no
greater than 50 feet when passageway height is at
least 6 feet for its entire length.
61
Fuel Gas Code Changes
• 3 0 6 . 3 . 2 - A i r - h a n d l i n g units in residential
attics
Florida-specific r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r installing a i r h a n d l i n g units in residential attics have been
deleted. Instructions f o r the notice to the
h o m e o w n e r have also been d e l e t e d .
31
Fuel Gas Code Changes
> 401.9 - Identification
New section requiring manufacturer identification
on each length of pipe and tubing and each fitting,
utilized in a fuel gas system. New exception added
requiring the manufacturer identification for fitting
and pipe nipples to be on each piece or on
packaging.
• 4 0 1 . 1 0 - T h i r d - p a r t y testing and certification
New section requiring piping, tubing and fittings
to be tested by an approvecTthird-party testing
agency or certified by and approved third-party
certification agency - was reserved.
63
Fuel Gas Code Changes
• 404.1 - Installation of materials
New section requiring installation compliance in
accordance with the applicable referenced
standards or the manufacturer's installation
instructions where specific standards do not exist.
Language added clarifying that the provisions of
the code apply where they differ from the
manufacturer's installation instructions.
• 411.1.7 Outdoor appliance connectors
Section permitting outdoor gas hose connectors to
be connected to portable outdoor gas-fired
equipment has been deleted.
64
Fuel Gas Code Changes
• 504.2.9 - Chimney & Vent locations
New language requiring the vent to be enclosed for
vents not considered to be exposed to the outdoor
or engineered when the vent extends outdoors
above the roof more 5 feet higher than required by
Figure 503.6.4 and terminating in accordance with
Section 503.6.4.
• 504.3.20 - Chimney & Vent locations
New language requiring the vent to be enclosed for
vents not considered to be exposed to the outdoor
or engineered when the vent extends outdoors
above the roof more 5 feet higher than required by
Figure 503.6.4 and terminating in accordance with
Section 503.6.4.
Fuel Gas Code Changes
• 61 8.5 changed t o 61 8.4 - Prohibited sources
Section revised t o allow mechanical r o o m s t o
be used as p l e n u m s . New language allows
forced air systems serving only a garage to
o b t a i n return air f r o m the garage.
6/3/2015
Significant Changes to the
Plumbing Code
FBC 5
th
Edition (2014) goes into
effect on June 30, 2015
Plumbing Code Changes
• 301.3 - Connections to drainage system
New exception permitting bathtubs, showers,
lavatories, clothes washers, and laundry trays to
discharge to gray water system.
> Table 403.1 - Minimum Number of Required
Plumbing Fixtures
Revised to remove all Florida-specific
amendments. Residential Care/Assisted Living
Facilities deleted and replaced with Congregate
Living Facilities. Term "patients" deleted and
replaced with "care recipients". New Note g,
Business & mercantile occupancies now require
service sinks unless occupancy load does not
exceed 1 5.
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F B C 5 " Edition (2014)
g o e s into effect on 6/30/15
34
Plumbing Code Changes
• 4 0 3 . 2 - Separate facilities
Exception 2 revised t o not require separate
facilities f o r structures or t e n a n t spaces w i t h a
total o c c u p a n t load o f 1 5 or less. Exception 3
revised to only apply to mercantile occupancies
where the m a x i m u m o c c u p a n t load is 1 00 or
less.
• Table 6 0 3 . 1 - M i n i m u m Water Service Size
Table d e l e t e d .
F B C 5"' E d i t i o n ( 2 0 1 4 )
g o e s into e f f e c t o n 6/30/15
Plumbing Code Changes
• 6 0 5 . 2 . 1 - Lead c o n t e n t o f d r i n k i n g w a t e r pipe
fittings
New section r e q u i r i n g pipe, f i t t i n g s , j o i n t s ,
valves, faucets, and f i x t u r e f i t t i n g s t o c o m p l y
w i t h NSF 372 and have an average lead c o n t e n t
o f 0.25 percent or less.
• 608.8 - Identification of nonpotable water
Revised to require all n o n p o t a b l e water
systems t o be i d e n t i f i e d not j u s t the systems in
buildings.
1
F B C 5 " Edition (2014)
g o e s into e f f e c t o n 6/30/15
6/3/2015
Plumbing Code Changes
• 7 0 8 . 3 . 2 - Building sewers
Revised t o require manholes f o r b u i l d i n g
sewers 8 inches and larger.
> 8 0 2 . 1 . 8 - Food utensils, dishes, pots and
pans sinks
Revised to delete language a l l o w i n g sinks used
f o r w a s h i n g , r i n s i n g , or s a n i t i z i n g of utensils,
dishes, p o t s , pans, or service ware t o be
directly connected t o the drainage s y s t e m .
F B C 5 * Edition (2014)
g o e s Into ctfect o n 6/30/15
Plumbing Code Changes
• 8 0 2 . 2 - Installation
Increases the length of indirect waste p i p i n g
p e r m i t t e d w i t h o u t a trap t o 30 inches in
developed length measure h o r i z o n t a l l y or 54
inches in total developed l e n g t h . New
e x c e p t i o n permits a waster receptor t o not be
t r a p p e d where it only receives clear waste and
does not directly connect t o a sanitary drainage
system.
F B C 5"' E d i t i o n ( 2 0 1 4 )
g o e s into effect o n 6/30/15
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Plumbing Code Changes
• 9 0 4 . 1 - Roof e x t e n s i o n
M i n i m u m r o o f e x t e n s i o n o f 6 inches has been
deleted w i t h the i n t e n t o f the m i n i m u m
e x t e n s i o n t o be d e t e r m i n e d by the a u t h o r i t y
having j u r i s d i c t i o n .
> Appendix C changed to Chapter 1 3 Cray w a t e r recycling systems
New provisions for gray w a t e r recycling
systems added to the boy o f the code replacing
A p p e n d i x C in the 2 0 1 0 FBCP.
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Significant Changes to the
Energy Conservation Code
th
FBC 5 Edition (2014) goes into
effect on June 30, 2015
6/3/2015
Energy Conservation Code Changes
• 1 0 1 . 2 - Scope
Language stating t h a t the statewide u n i f o r m
code shall not be made more s t r i n g e n t or
lenient by local g o v e r n m e n t has been d e l e t e d .
The 5th Edition o f t h e FBCEC separated the
residential and c o m m e r c i a l p o r t i o n s into t w o
d i s t i n c t , separate, s t a n d - a l o n e "codes." Both
residential and c o m m e r c i a l scopes were revised
t o include b u i l d i n g sites in a d d i t i o n t o systems
and e q u i p m e n t associated w i t h b u i l d i n g s and
b u i l d i n g sites.
Energy Conservation Code Changes
• R303.1.1.1.1 - R-Values
New section stating t h a t the R-values
referenced in Chapter 4 refer t o the R-values of
the added insulation only. R-values o f
structural b u i l d i n g materials are not t o be
included.
6/3/2015
Energy Conservation Code Changes
• C402.2 - Specific insulation requirements
(Prescriptive)
Section has been completely revised. All Floridaspecific requirements have been deleted and
replaced with the base code criteria. Revised to
require opaque assemblies to comply with Table
C402.2. New text addressing provisions for the
installation of continuous insulation board that
contain a reference to the chapter on General
Requirements covering installation of insulation
and requiring multiple layers of insulation board to
have the joints staggered unless the board
manufacturer's installation instructions specifically
cover installation of multiple layers of insulation
board.
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Energy Conservation Code Changes
• C 4 0 2 . 2 . 1 . 1 - Roof solar reflectance a n d
thermal emittance
A d d e d provisions addressing m i n i m u m solar
reflectance and t h e r m a l emittance o f roofs in
Climate Zones 1 - 3 that have a slope less than
2 in 1 2 and a n u m b e r o f e x c e p t i o n s f r o m those
provisions f o r certain types o f r o o f surfaces or
those t h a t are not exposed to solar r a d i a t i o n at
certain t i m e s .
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39
6/3/2015
Energy Conservation Code Changes
• C 4 0 2 . 3 . 1 . 1 - Increased vertical f e n e s t r a t i o n
area w i t h d a y l i g h t i n g c o n t r o l s
A d d e d provisions t h a t allow up to 40%
f e n e s t r a t i o n area to a b o v e - g r a d e wall area in
Climate Zones 1 - 6 w h e n at least 50% of the
c o n d i t i o n e d f l o o r area is w i t h i n a d a y l i g h t z o n e
t h a t also has d a y l i g h t i n g controls and the VT o f
the f e n e s t r a t i o n , w h e n w i t h i n the scope of
NFRC 2 0 0 , is at least 1 0% greater than the
SHGC.
Energy Conservation Code Changes
• Table R402.1.1
Most of the Florida-specific amendments to this
table have been deleted and replaced with the
requirements of the base code. A new note has
been added for impact rated fenestration limiting
the maximum U-factor to 0.75 in Climate Zone 1
and 0.65 in Climate Zone 2.
> R402.2.1 - Ceilings with attic spaces
New section permitting the use of R-30 when R-38
is required where the full height of uncompressed
R-30 insulation extends over the wall top plate at
eaves. Similar reduction is permitted when R-49 is
required.
Rll
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Energy Conservation Code Changes
> 402.3.5 - Thermally isolated sunroom U-factor
changed to R402.3.5 - Sunroom U-factor
Sunrooms enclosing conditioned space must comply
with this code. Exceptions exist in Climate Zones 4 - 8
such that the U-factor must be <0.45 and the skylight
U-factor must be <0.75.
• 402.4.2.1 - Testing option
changed to R402.4.1.2 - Testing
This section is now mandatory. Air changes per hour
must not exceed five in Climate Zones 1 and 2, and
must not exceed three in all others. The conditions of
testing have undergone slight modification but are
essentially the same except that the condition that
HVAC ducts not be sealed has been removed.
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Energy Conservation Code Changes
• R402.4 A i r leakage (Mandatory)
Blower d o o r test and visual i n s p e c t i o n as
required by local code. Building envelope
tightness m u s t be less than the f o l l o w i n g
performance measurement:
- Climate Zones 1 - 2 : 5 ACH @ 50
6/3/2015
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> R405.7.6 - Installation criteria for homes
using the ceiling fan option
New section p e r m i t t i n g a 2% r e d u c t i o n in
c o o l i n g energy use for the p r o p o s e d design
w h e n one or more ceiling fans are installed in
each o f the b e d r o o m s and a m i n i m u m of one
installed in all p r i m a r y living areas. Specific
ceiling fan criteria are also p r o v i d i n g . New
Table R406.7.6 specifies m i n i m u m fan sizes.
F B C 5"' E d i t i o n ( 2 0 1 4 )
g o c e into effect o n 6/30/15
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6/3/2015
Energy Conservation Code Changes
• Appendix B - Calculation of end use energy loads
changed to Appendix B - Criteria for computer
modeling for performance-based code compliance
Appendices have been restructured to be consistent
with the format of the 201 0 International Energy
Conservation Code by breaking into two groups Residential and Commercial. Appendices for residential
will continue to provide the compliance prescriptive
form and the EPL display card. For commercial the code
allows for more than one compliance option. The
appendices for commercial have been restructured to
include a form for the prescriptive compliance method
from the IECC which is covered in Section C402. The
specifications for the standard reference building and
the proposed design is now in the body o f t h e code
instead o f t h e appendices.
Energy Conservation Code Changes
3 0 % Rule H a s N e w Clarification
• Florida statute - Energy Code does not apply to
Renovated Buildings where changes are less than
30% of the assessed value of the building
• Staff interpretation = all changes
- Replacements, remodels, retrofits
• 2012 - Lots of debate, DEC statements, etc.
- System versus components
- Renovated building vs renovation
B6
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Energy Conservation Code Changes
• Clarifying Language
Building systems and components. Thermal efficiency
standards are set for the following building systems and
components where new products are installed or replaced
in existing buildings, and for which a permit must be
obtained. New products shall meet the minimum
efficiencies allowed by this code for the following systems
and components:
•
•
•
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Heating, ventilating or air conditioning systems;
Service water or pool heating systems;
Electrical systems and motors;
Lighting systems.
Replacement Fenestration.
B7
Energy Conservation Code Changes
> Expanded Climate Zone 1
• 2015 Code
• Ciurent
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ro Jim
Larsen.
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Class
Industries
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Energy Conservation Code Changes
Residential Window C h a n g e s
Current
Zone 2
- 0.75 for impact
• SHGC = 0.30
2015
Zone 2
• U = 0.40
- 0.65 for impact
• SHGC = 0.25
Zone 1
Zone 1 (bigger zone)
» U= 0.65
• U= 0.65
- 0.75 for impact
• SHGC = 0.30
- 0.75 for impact
• SHGC = 0.25
• U - 0.65
FBC 5
l h
Table R402.1.1
Edition (2014)
g o e s into e f f e c t o n 6/30/15
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Industrie:,
Energy Conservation Code Changes
C o m m e r c i a l Window C h a n g e s
Current (Metal, all other)
201 5
Zone 2
Fixed: Zones 1 & 2
• U = 0.50
• SHGC - 0.25
• U = 0.75
• SHGC = 0.25
Zone 1
Operable: Zones 1 & 2
• U= 0.65
* SHGC = 0.25
. U= 1.20
• SHGC - 0.25
Thanks
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Edition (2014)
g o e s into e f f e c t o n 6/30/15
to Jim
Larsen.
Cardinal
Class
Industries
6/3/2015
Significant Changes to the
2011 NEC
th
FBC 5 Edition (2014) &
NEC 2011 goes into
effect on June 30, 2015
2011 NEC
> Section 210.8(A)(7) G r o u n d - F a u l t Circuit
Interrupter Protection for
P e r s o n n e l / D w e l l i n g Units
GFCI p r o t e c t i o n shall be p r o v i d e d t o
receptacles i n s t a l l e d w i t h i n 6 f t . o f t h e
o u t s i d e e d g e o f any s i n k in a d w e l l i n g . T h e
r e q u i r e m e n t was p r e v i o u s l y l i m i t e d t o
l a u n d r y , u t i l i t y a n d w e t bars. K i t c h e n s are
c o v e r e d in 2 1 0 . 8 ( A ) ( 6 ) .
F B C 5"' E d i t i o n ( 2 0 1 4 ) 4
2011 N E C g o e s into effect
on
n / i fi ^ H H L ^ L ^ L ^ H H H B
46
2011 NEC
> Section 2 1 0 . 1 2 Exception No. 2 A r c - F a u l t
Circuit-Interrupter Protection for
Dwelling Units
T h i s c h a n g e p e r m i t s t h e use o f m e t a l o r n o n
m e t a l l i c c o n d u i t o r t u b i n g t o be u s e d in
c o n c r e t e c o v e r as p r o t e c t i o n f o r t h e p o r t i o n
of the branch circuit between the over
c u r r e n t device a n d t h e f i r s t AFCI d e v i c e .
These rules r e m a i n i n t h e NEC as a n
o p e n i n g f o r t h e p r o d u c t d e v e l o p m e n t o f an
FCI d e v i c e .
1
F B C S " Edition (2014)4
2011 M E C g o e s into effect o n
RttO'15
2011 NEC
Section 210.12 Exception No. 2 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter
Protection for Dwelling Units
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wfttos- b r a n c h - c i r c u i t w i r i n g is
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6/3/2015
2011 NEC
> Section 210.52(C)(5) Dwelling Unit
Receptacle O u t l e t s / C o u n t e r t o p s
For k i t c h e n i n s t a l l a t i o n s , t h i s c h a n g e
a d d r e s s e s a new p r o d u c t , a recessed
c o u n t e r t o p r e c e p t a c l e . T h i s r e c e p t a c l e can
be used w h e n o r i e n t e d a b o v e t h e c o u n t e r
t o p a n d has t h e a b i l i t y t o be recessed in t h e
c o u n t e r t o p w h e n n o t in use.
•IS
2011 NEC
> Section 210.52(1) Dwelling Unit
Receptacle Outlets
This change now provides guidance for
receptacle i n s t a l l a t i o n s in f o y e r s . T h e r e are
needs f o r p o w e r in these areas a n d t h i s
c h a n g e r e q u i r e s receptacles in t h i s area t o
r e d u c e t h e usage o f e x t e n s i o n c o r d s .
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2011 NEC
>
Section 210.52(1) Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets
210.52(1) Foyers
Foyers t h a i are not part of a hgllwev
5.6 m
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F B C 5"' E d i t i o n ( 2 0 1 4 ) &
2011 N E C g o e s into effect
on
201 1 NEC
> Section 3 1 4 . 2 7 ( C ) Boxes at C e i l i n g S u s p e n d e d (Paddle) Fan Outlets
Section 3 1 4 . 2 7 ( C ) was revised t o r e q u i r e a
f a n r a t e d c e i l i n g b o x t o be i n s t a l l e d if t h e r e
are t w o w a l l s w i t c h e s i n s t a l l e d f o r t h e
c e i l i n g b o x . T h e fan r a t e d c e i l i n g b o x is
required whether a ceiling suspended
(paddle) fan was installed or not. One switch
is i n t e n d e d f o r t h e o p e r a t i o n o f t h e fan a n d
the other for the operation of the light kit.
6/3/2015
201
> Section 406.4(D)(5) T a m p e r - R e s i s t a n t
Receptacles
Section 4 0 6 . 4 ( D ) ( 5 ) is new f o r t h e 2 0 1 1 NEC
a n d states w h e r e v e r t h e NEC r e q u i r e s
t a m p e r - r e s i s t a n t r e c e p t a c l e s , all receptacles
w h i c h are r e p l a c e d shall be r e p l a c e d w i t h
t a m p e r - r e s i s t a n t receptacles.
FBC 5
, h
Edition (2014) &
2011 N E C g o e s Into effect
on
fi/an/is
2011 NEC
406.4(D)(5) Receptacle Replacement
Tarn per-Resistant Receptacles
O
Usted tamper-resistant receptacles ate required for replacement receptacle
outlets where a receptacle outlet is required to be tamper resistant elsewhere in the C o d e
See 406.12, 406.13, and 406.14 for tamper-resistant receptacle requirements
F B C 5"' E d i t i o n ( 2 0 1 4 ) &
2011 N E C g o e s into effect
on
R / a n / i fi
SO
2011 NEC
> Section 406.4(D)(6) W e a t h e r - R e s i s t a n t
Receptacles
Section 4 0 6 . 4 ( D ) ( 6 ) is new f o r t h e 2 0 1 1 NEC
a n d states w h e r e v e r t h e NEC r e q u i r e s
w e a t h e r - r e s i s t a n t r e c e p t a c l e s , all
receptacles w h i c h are r e p l a c e d shall be
replaced w i t h w e a t h e r - r e s i s t a n t receptacles.
F B C s*' E d i t i o n ( 2 0 1 4 ) &
2011 N E C g o e s into effect
on
R/anrffi
2011 NEC
406.4(D)(6) Receptacle Replacement
Weather-Resistant Receptacles
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Usted w e a t h e r resistant receptacles are required for replacement receptacle
outlets where a receptacle outlet is tequired to be weather-resistant elsewhere in the Code
See 406.9(A) and 406.9(B) for weather-resistant receptacle requirements
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