2003 IBC® Structural
Provisions, Scope and
Organization with Florida
Amendments
Course No. 0004824
Based on the 2003 International
Building Code®
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Course Introduction
2
Welcome
• I am…
• You are…
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Overview
• Scope
• Highlights
• Florida Amendments
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Objectives
• Explain the organization of the
various chapters.
• Identify and explain key code
concepts of each.
• Explain the primary differences
between the various chapters.
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Chapter 11 Accessibility
• 2005 Supplement Changes
• Reformat Table 11 - 9.2
• Figure 28 Remove the arrow on
the bottom of the middle figure.
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Part 1: Chapter 12 –
Interior Environment
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Scope
Establishes minimum conditions for
the interior environment of a
building, including the size of
spaces, light, ventilation and noise
intrusion.
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Performance Methods
• Ventilation (s. 1203).
– Mechanical ventilation. As per the FMC or
national ventilation through windows, doors,
louvers or other openings to the outside
[minimum openable area must be 4% of the
floor area]. (s. 1203.4)
– Bathrooms. Rooms containing bathtubs,
showers, spas, etc. must be mechanically
ventilated as per the FMC. (s. 1203.4.2.1)
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Performance Methods
• Temperature Control. (s. 1204)
– Interior spaces intended for human
occupancy must be provided with active or
passive space heating system capable of
maintaining indoor temperature of 68oF. (s.
1204.1)
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Performance Methods
• Sound Transmission. (1207)
– Air-borne sound common interior walls,
partitions and floor/ceiling between adjacent
dwelling units and between dwellings units
etc. must have stc not less than 50 for airborne noise as per ASTM E90. (s. 1207.2)
– Structural Borne Sound. Floor/ceiling
assemblies between dwelling units etc. must
have an impact insulation class (IIC) of not
less than 50 per ASTM E 492. (s. 1207.3)
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Performance Methods
• Lighting. (s. 1205)
– Natural light by means of exterior glazed
opening (8% floor area) (s.1205.2) or
– Artificial light (10 footcandles/107 lux). (s.
1205.3)
• Stairway illumination within dwelling units
and exterior (minimum of 1 footcandle
/10 lux) (s. 1205.4)
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Prescriptive Methods
• Interior Space Dimensions – Habitable
spaces. (s. 1208)
– Minimum room width (not less than 7 feet in
any plan dimension). (s. 1208.1)
– Minimum ceiling height (7feet 6 inches),
bathrooms, toiletrooms, kitchens, storage
rooms, and laundry rooms (not less than 7
feet) (s. 1208.2)
– Room area. At least one room ( 120 ft 2),
other rooms ( 70 ft 2), and kitchen ( 50 ft 2).
(s. 1208.3)
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Prescriptive Methods
• Surrounding materials. (s. 1210)
– Floor.
• Must be a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent surface
that extends upward onto the walls at least 6
inches in other than dwelling unit’s toilet and
bathroom floors. (s.1210.1)
– Walls.
• Within 2 feet of urinals and water closets, must
have smooth, hard nonabsorbent surface to a
height of 4 feet above the floor. Exception: toilet
rooms not accessible to the public and have not
more than one water closet. (s. 1210.2)
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Prescriptive Methods
• Surrounding materials.
– Showers.
• Shower compartments and walls above bath tubs
with installed shower heads must be finished with
a smooth nonabsorbent surface to a height not
less than 70 inches above the inlet. (s. 1210.3)
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Chapter 13 – Energy
Efficiency
16
Note
• Similar to the 2001 FBC with the
exception of Commercial Building
Compliance which has been
updated to the ASHRAE 90.1-99.
(For more information, recommend
reading the Energy Code Training
Course.)
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Chapter 13 Energy Efficiency
• Section 13-301 Change to read as
shown:
• ASTM C835-95 (1999) Standard Test
Method for Total Hemispherical
Emittance of Surfaces From 20o C to
400o C 404.1.C.1 Table 6C-2
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Chapter 13 Energy Efficiency
Appendix 13-D Form 600A-Central
Change to read as shown:
COMPONENT
DESCRIPTION
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Under Attic Or
Single Assembly
AREA
BASE WINTER
POINT MULT
BASE WINTER
POINTS
0.64
2.13
BASE CEILING AREA EQUALS AREA DIRECTLY UNDER CEILING,
AS BUILT AREA EQUALS ACTUAL CEILING SQUARE FOOTAGE
Portions of Table not shown unchanged.
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Part 2: Chapter 14 –
Exterior Walls
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Scope
Provides the minimum
requirements for exterior wall
coverings including the minimum
regulations for materials and
various wall veneers.
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Performance Requirements
Highlights
• Weather protection. (s. 1403.2)
– Flashing where applicable; water-resistive
barrier behind the exterior veneer, if
necessary, with the exception for concrete
or masonry walls; and means for draining
water that enters the assembly exceptions if
proven through testing. (s. 1405.3)
• Modifies §1403.2 to require all
exterior finishes to be applied in
accordance with manufacturer’s
specifications or installation
instructions.
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Performance Requirements
Highlights
• Vapor retarder.
– Exception: other approved means,
and concrete and masonry exterior
walls constructed as per Chapters 19
and 21.(s.1403.3)
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Performance Requirements
Highlights
• 1403.9 Drained wall assembly
over mass wall assembly. Where
wood frame or other types of
drained wall assemblies are
constructed above mass wall
assemblies, flashing or other
approved drainage system shall
be installed as required by s.
1405.3.
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Performance Requirements
Highlights
• 1404.2 Water-resistive barrier. Exterior
walls of frame construction receiving
a veneer shall be provided with a
water-resistive barrier. A The water
resistive barrier shall be a minimum of
one layer of No. 15 asphalt felt,
complying with ASTM D 226 for Type 1
felt, shall be attached to the sheathing,
with flashing as described in Section
1405.3, in such a manner as to provide
a continuous water-resistive barrier
behind the exterior wall veneer.
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Performance Requirements
Highlights
• 1404.2.1 Where cement plaster
(stucco) is to be applied to lath over
frame construction, measures shall
be taken to prevent bonding between
the cement plaster and the water
resistive barrier. A bond break shall
be provided between the water
resistive barrier and the cement
plaster (stucco) consisting of one of
the following:
• 1. Two layers of an approved water
resistant barrier or (continued)
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Performance Requirements
Highlights
• (… cont.)
• 2. One layer of an approved water
resistant barrier over an approved
plastic house wrap, or
• 3. Other approved methods or
materials applied in accordance with
the manufacturer’s installation
instructions.
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Performance Requirements
Highlights
• Materials. (s.1404)
– Water resistive barriers: one layer No.
15 asphalt felt as per ASTM D 226 for
Type I felt; aluminum siding, AAMA
14 oz; vinyl siding, ASTM D3679;
fiber cement siding, ASTM C 1186.
(s.1404.2)
– Wall covering/installation. (s. 1405)
• Table 1405.2, minimum thickness of
weather coverings.
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TABLE 1405.2 MINIMUM THICKNESS OF WEATHER
COVERINGS
COVERING TYPE
MINIMUM THICKNESS
(inches)
Adhered masonry veneer
0.25
Anchored masonry veneer
2.625
Aluminum siding
0.019
Asbestos-cement boards
0.125
Asbestos shingles
0.156
Cold-rolled copperd
0.0216 nominal
Copper shinglesd
0.0162 nominal
Exterior plywood (with sheathing)
Exterior plywood (without sheathing)
0.313
See Section 2304.6
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Performance Requirements
Highlights
• Flashing. (s. 1405.3)
– At all perimeters of exterior doors and
windows, penetrations, exterior wall
intersections with roofs, porches,
decks, etc.
• Exterior windows and doors (s.
1405.12)
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Prescriptive Highlights
• Combustible materials on the exterior
side of exterior walls (s. 1406)
• Veneers.
– Anchored masonry veneer must be as per
Section 6.1 and 6.2 of ACI 530/ASCE
5/TMS 402 MCM system limitation.(1405.5)
– Aluminum siding must be designed as per
Chapter 23 and AAMA 1402.(s1404.5.1)
– Vinyl siding must be in accordance with
ASTM D 3679. (s. 1405.13)
– Fiber cement siding must conform to ASTM
C 1186.(s1404.10)
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Florida Amendments
• Provisions have been added to include
requirements for buildings located in the
HVHZ.
• A provision with exceptions has been
added for the control of and inspection
for termites.
• Seismic provisions have been removed.
• Responsibility for floodplain
management construction standards
has been delegated to local
jurisdictions.
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Part 3: Chapter 15 – Roof
Assemblies and Rooftop
Structures
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Scope
Regulates the materials, design,
construction and quality of roofs
and roof structures for all buildings
and structures.
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Performance Highlights
• Weather protection. (s. 1503)
– Roof decks must be covered as required by
the code. (s. 1503.1)
– Flashing must be installed at wall and roof
intersections. (s. 1503.2)
– Editorial corrections to Table 1503.2
– Metal flashing must be corrosion resistant.
(s. 1503.2.1)
– Roof drainage as per the Plumbing Volume.
(s. 1503.4)
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Performance Highlights
• Wind resistance of roofs. (s. 1504.1)
– Roof decks and covering must be
designed for wind loads as per Chapter
16. Roof system with building modified
bitumen, fully adhered or mechanically
attached, single-ply through fastened
metal panel roof systems, etc. must be
tested to FM4450, FM4470, UL 580 or UL
1897. (s. 1504.3.1)
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Performance Highlights
• Materials. (s. 1506)
– Metal panel roof system, test to UL
580 or ASTM E 1592. (s1504.3.2)
– Product identification. Roof
covering materials delivered in a
package must be labeled. (s.
1506.4)
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Prescriptive Highlights
• Asphalt shingles. (s. 1507.2.5)
– Slope 2:12 or greater. (Table 1507.2)
– Slope 2:12 up to 4:12 double underlayment required.
(Table 1507.2)
• Metal roof panels. (s. 1507.4)
– Apply to solid or closely fitted deck except as
designed. (s.1507.4.1)
– Slope 8:12 minimum for lapped, nonsoldered seams
without sealant.
– Slope ½:12 minimum for lapped, nonsoldered seams
with sealant.
– Slope ¼:12 minimum for standing seams.(1507.4.2)
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Prescriptive Highlights
• Sections 1507.3.7, 1507.3.8, and
1507.3.9 modified to correct name
of standard.
• FRSA/TRIRTI 07320.
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Prescriptive Highlights
• Metal roof panels continued.
– Standards.
• Roof covering systems with supporting
structural members as per Chapter 22.
(1507.4.3)
• Metal-sheet roof coverings installed
over structural decking shall comply
with Table 1507.4.3.
• Attachments as per manufacturer’s
recommendations or s. 1507.4.4
• Underlayment as per manufacturer’s
recommendations. (s1507.4.5)
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Prescriptive Highlights
• High wind attachment.
– For areas where the basic wind speed is
110 mph or greater, fastening method must
be tested as per ASTM D 3161 modified to
meet wind speeds of 110 mph, or TAS 107.
– Clay and concrete tile.
• Deck slope as per FRSA/RTI 07320.
• Underlayment: ASTM D 226 Type II; ASTM D
2626; ASTM D 1970 or ASTM D 6380.
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Prescriptive Highlights
• High wind attachment continued.
– Low-slope roofs. Underlayment shall be a
minimum of two layers.
– High-slope roofs: Underlayment shall be a
minimum of one layer.
– Fasteners: corrosion resistant and not less than
11 gage, or 5/16 in head. Attachment as per
FRSA/RTI installation manual.
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Prescriptive Highlights
• Reroofing. Must comply with Chapter
15. (s. 1510)
– Section 1507.2.8: high wind attachment.
• > 110 mph underlayment must be applied with
corrosion resistant fasteners as per manufacturer.
• Fasteners must be applied along the overlap at a
maximum spacing of 36 inches on center.
– Section 1507.2.9.2.
• Open valley.
• Closed valley.
– Section 1507.2.9.3.
• Drip edge.
• Overlap minimum 2 inches.
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Prescriptive Highlights
• Reroofing continued.
– Structural components must be able
to support the new materials as
required by the manufacturer. (s.
1510.2)
– Do not use 4 fasteners per strip
shingle or two fasteners per individual
shingle.
– Must also comply with the FEBC.
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Florida Amendments
• Florida specific changes were made to
numerous sections.
– Changes were made to remove snow and seismic
provisions.
– Revised s. 1503.2.1 Location of flashing, to provide
exception for hip and ridge junction and around roof
openings.
– Renumbered Table 1507.2.9.2 as Table 1503.2 and
renamed the table “Metal Flashing Material” for
consistency with the 2001 FBC.
– Section 1503.4.2, added provisions for scuppers
similar to those of the 2001 FBC.
– Added Section 1503.6, Protection against decay and
termites. Similar to 2001 FBC.
• Provisions have been added governing
structures located in the HVHZ.
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• Section 1507.9.2 Change to read
as shown:
• 1507.9.2 Deck slope. Wood shakes
shall only be used on slopes of
four three units vertical in 12 units
horizontal (33-percent slope) or
greater.
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Florida Amendments
• Florida specific changes were made to
numerous sections continued.
– Section 1504.6 Physical properties, was amended to
add ASTM G 153.
– Section 1507.2.3 Underlayment. Asphalt shingle was
amended to allow ASTM D Type II and ASTM D 4869
Type II.
– Section 1507.2.6.1 was added to require nail
components of plastic cap nails to meet the corrosion
resistance requirement of s. 1507.2.6.
– Section 1507.2.7 Attachment, was revised to allow
special fastening methods for asphalt shingle as per
TAS 107.
– Section 1507.2.9.1 was amended to provide specific
installation requirements for Base and Counter
Flashing.
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Florida Amendments
• Florida specific changes were made to
numerous sections continued.
– Section 1507.2.9.3 Drip edge, was revised to allow
drip edge at eaves to be installed either over or under
the underlayment with the condition that if installed
over the underlayment, there shall be a minimum of 2
in. width of roof cement installed over the drip edge
flange.
– Section 1507.3.1 Deck requirements, clay and
concrete tile, was revised to allow concrete and clay
tile to be installed over structurally spaced sheathing
boards as specifically designed and tested as per s.
1609.7.2.
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Florida Amendments
• Florida specific changes were made to
numerous sections continued.
– Section 1507.3.2 Deck slope, clay and concrete tile,
was amended to require installation as per FRSA/RTI
07320.
– Section 1507.3.3 Underlayment, clay and concrete
tile, was revised to require compliance with ASTM D
1970 or ASTM D 6380.
– Section 1507.3.5 Underlayment, clay and concrete
tile, was revised to require compliance with ASTM C
1492.
– Section 1507.3.7 Attachment s.1507.3.8 application,
clay and concrete tile, was revised to require
compliance with FRSA/RTI 07320.
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Florida Amendments
• Florida specific changes were made to
numerous sections continued.
– Section 1507.4.4 Attachment, metal panels,
was revised to allow aluminum-zinc coated
fasteners are acceptable for aluminum-zinc
coated roofs.
– Section 1507.4.5 Underlayment, was added
to require installation as per manufacturer’s
guidelines.
– Sections 1507.5.3 and 1507.6.3
Underlayment, metal roof shingles and
mineral surfaced roll roofing, were revised to
allow compliance with ASTM D 226 Type II
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and ASTM D 1970.
Florida Amendments
• Section 1521.4 Change to read as
shown:
• 1521.4 Reserved. Not more than 25%
of the total roof area or roof section
of any existing building or structure
shall be repaired, replaced or
recovered in any 12 month period
unless the entire existing roofing
system or roof section is replaced to
conform to requirements of this
code.
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Part 4: Chapter 16 –
Structural Loads
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Scope
Prescribes minimum structural
loading requirements for use in the
design and construction of
buildings and structures with the
intent to minimize hazard to life and
improve the occupancy capability
of essential facilities after a design
level even or occurrence.
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Highlights
• Construction documents. (s.1603)
– Must show size, section, and relative
locations of structural members etc., floor
live load, roof live load, wind design data,
special load, and s. 1603.3 live loads
posted. (s. 1603.1)
• General design requirements. (s. 1604)
– Method: strength design, load and
resistance factor design, empirical design,
or conventional construction method, and
allowable stress design.
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Highlights
• Loads (s. 1605 -1607)
• Section 1609 wind loads.
– Performance, Chapter 6 of ASCE 7-98
– Prescriptive methods, low rise provisions:
SSTD 10, WFCM, FC&PA, SPPC. (s.
1609.6)
• Section 1609.6 is identical to
s.1606.2 of the 2001 FBC.
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Highlights
• Section 1609 Change figure title
to read as shown:
• Figure 1609.6B 1606.6B Main
Wind Force Loading Diagram.
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Florida Amendments
• Removed all seismic provisions.
• Removed all snow provisions.
• Factors “E” and “S” have been
removed from all applicable
applications.
• Provisions for buildings in the
HVHZ have been added.
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Florida Amendments
• Table 1604.3, Deflection limits, was
revised to address “members supporting
screen surface.”
• Table 1604.5, Importance factors, was
revised to add screen enclosures.
• Section 1605.3.1.1 Load reduction, was
revised to clarify when increase in
allowable stress may be permitted for
consistency with the 2001 FBC.
• Section 1609, Wind load, was replaced
with Section 1606 of the 2001 FBC.
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Part 5: Chapter 17 –
Structural Tests and
Special Inspections.
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Scope
Gives provisions for quality,
workmanship, testing and labeling
of all materials used in the
construction of buildings and
structures.
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Performance Highlights
• Approvals (s. 1703)
– Establish provisions and criteria for
an “Approved Agency” involved in
conducting tests or furnishing
inspection services. When such
agency has been approved,
• (1) must be independent, (s. 1703.1.1)
• (2) must have adequate equipment,
(s.1703.1.2)
• (3) must have experienced personnel. (s.
1703.3)
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Performance Highlights
• Labeling (s. 1703.5)
– Establish criteria for labeling.
• Must be an approved agency.
• The approved agency must test a
representative sample of the product. (s.
1705.1)
• The approved agency must maintain
records and must perform periodic
inspections. (s.1703.5.2)
– Label information: (s. 1703.5.3)
• Manufacturer’s identification
• Model number, etc.
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Performance Highlights
• In-situ load tests (s. 1713)
– Whenever there is a doubt as to the structural
stability of a completed building:
• An engineering assessment must be required.
• If inadequate, then load tests must be performed.
• Preconstruction load tests (s.1714)
– Requires structural adequacy be predetermined
based on test criteria when the physical properties of
materials and methods of construction can not be
designed by an approved engineering analysis or
they do not comply with the applicable material
design standards listed in the code.
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Florida Amendments
• Special inspections provisions have
been deleted.
• Quality assurance for wind
requirements has been deleted.
(Already covered by the Threshold
Buildings law.)
• All seismic provisions have been
omitted.
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Florida Amendments
• Structural observation provisions have
been deleted.
• Section 1714.5 Exterior window and
door assemblies, was completely
revised for consistency with the 2001
FBC.
• Glass strength provisions have been
added. Exterior window and door
requirements have been changed.
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Florida Amendments
• 1714.5.2.1 Testing and labeling.
• Editorial correction of spelling of word approval
Approval Approal
• Section 1714.5.2.1.1 Change to read as
shown:
• 1714.5.2.1.1 Test and labeling of skylights.
• Exterior skylights shall be tested by an
approved independent testing laboratory, and
shall be labeled with an approved label
identifying the manufacturer, performance
characteristics and approved product
evaluation entity to indicate compliance with
the requirements of the following specification:
(… Cont…)
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Florida Amendments
• (Cont.)
• AAMA/WDMA 101/IS2/NAFS Voluntary
Performance Specification for
Windows, Skylights and Glass Doors
AMA/WDMA 1600/IS7, Voluntary
Specification for Skylights or TAS 202
(HVHZ shall comply with TAS 202).
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Florida Amendments
• Section 1714.5.3 Change to read
as shown:
• 1714.5.3 Exterior door
assemblies. Exterior door
assemblies not covered by
Section 1714.5.2, 1715.4.2 or
Section 1714.5.3.1 shall be
tested….(remaining text unchange
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Florida Amendments
• 1714.7 Add a new section to read
as shown:
• 1714.7 Installation instruction for
exterior windows and doors.
Windows and doors shall be
installed in accordance with the
manufacturer’s installation
instruction.
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Part 6: Chapter 18 –
Soils and Foundations
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Scope
Provides the minimum
requirements for the design,
construction and resistance to
water intrusion of foundation
systems for buildings and other
structures.
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Performance Method
Highlights
• Foundation and soils inspection (s.
1802)
– In areas likely to have expansive soil, a soil
test are required. (s. 1802.2.2)
– If waterproofing is not provided, subsurface
soil investigation is required to determine
the depth the existing ground water table.
(s. 1802.2.3)
– Pile and pier foundations must be installed
on the basis of a foundation investigation
and report. (s. 1802.2.4)
– Soil classification must be based on
observation and any necessary test pits,
etc. (s. 1802.3)
• Retaining Walls
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Prescriptive Method
Continued
• Allowable load-bearing values of soils
(s. 1804)
– Table 1804.2 provides for prescriptive loadbearing values to be used with the allowable
stress design load combination. (s. 1804.2)
– Requires calculations for lateral sliding
resistance. (s. 1804.3)
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Prescriptive Method
Highlights
• Section 1803.3 Site grading. Ground
immediately adjacent to the foundation
must be sloped away from the building
at a slope of 1:20.
• Section 1805.4.1 The minimum of
footings must be 12 inches.
• Section 1805.5.7 Pier is permitted to be
used to support light-frame construction
not more than two stories in height.
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Prescriptive Method
Highlights
• Section 1805.8.2 Slab-on-ground must
be designed and constructed in
accordance with WRI/CRSI Design of
Slab-on-Ground Foundations or PTI
Design and Construction of PostTensioned Slabs-on-Ground.
• Section 1808 Pier and Pile Foundations
must be designed and installed on the
basis of a foundation investigation
unless sufficient data upon which to
base the design and the installation is
available.
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Prescriptive Method
Continued
• Footing and foundations (s. 1805)
– Must be building on undisturbed soil,
compacted fill materials, or CLSM. (s.
1805.1)
– The minimum depth of footings below the
undisturbed ground surface must be 12
inches. (s. 1805.2)
– The minimum width must be 12 inches (s.
1805.4.1).
– Footing setback from descending slope
surface (Figure 1805.3.1)
• Pier (s1805.5.7)
• Slab-on-ground foundations (s1805.8.2)
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Figure 1805.3.1
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Florida Amendments
• All seismic and snow provisions
have been removed.
• Responsibility for requirements for
flood hazard areas and grading and
fill have been deferred to the
individual jurisdictions.
78
Florida Amendments
• Special requirements for buildings
in the HVHZ have been added.
• All provisions governing retaining
walls have been replaced with
those from the 2001 FBC.
• Provisions governing termite
protection have been added from
the 2001 FBC.
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Part 7: Chapter 19 Concrete
80
Scope
Sets the minimum accepted
practices that apply to the design
and construction of buildings or
structural components using
concrete.
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Performance Highlights
• Specifications for tests and materials (s. 1903)
– ACI 318-02
• Concrete quality, mixing and placing (s. 1905)
– Concrete strength must not be less than 2,500 PSI
(s. 1905.1.1)
– Preparation before concrete placement must include
debris removal, forms must be properly coated, and
reinforcement must be clean, etc. (s.1905.7)
– Ready-mixed concrete must be in accordance with
ASTM C 94 or ASTM 685 (s. 1905.8)
– Curing. Other than high early strength, concrete
must be maintained above 50oF and in a moist
condition for at least the 1st seven days after
placement. (s. 1905.11)
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Performance Highlights
• Structural plain concrete (s. 1909)
– ACI 318-02 (s 1909.1)
– Limited to continuously supported
membranes, walls, pedestals, etc. (s.
1909.2)
– Joints - contraction or isolation joints
must be provided. (s. 1909.3)
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Performance Highlights
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Performance Highlights
• Reinforced Gypsum Concrete. (s.
1915)
– Must comply with ASTM C 317 and
ASTM C 956. (s. 1915.1)
– Minimum thickness of reinforced
gypsum concrete must be 2 inches or
1 ½ inches when meeting certain
conditions. (s. 1915.2)
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Prescriptive Highlights
• Minimum Slab Provisions (s. 1911)
– Thickness of concrete slabs supported
directly on the ground must not be less than
3 ½ inches. (s. 1911.1)
– A 6 mil polyethylene vapor retarder with joint
lapped not less than 6 inches or other
approved equivalent method to retard vapor
transmission through the floor slab.
Exception: detached structure accessories
to occupancies in R-3 such as driveways,
walks, etc. (s. 1911.1)
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Prescriptive Highlights
• Anchorage to Concrete (s. 1912
and 1913)
– Bolts must conform to ASTM A 307.
(s. 1912.1)
– Headed bolts, headed studs and
hooks (J or L) must be designed
within the scope per Appendix D of
ACI 318. (s. 1913.1)
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Florida Amendments
• All seismic and snow provisions
have been removed.
• Provisions regarding building in the
HVHZ have been added.
• Lightweight insulation concrete fill
requirements have been added
from the 2001 FBC.
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Florida Amendments
• Special wind provisions for
concrete have been included.
• Specific requirements for concrete
slabs and fiber length have been
added.
• Provisions for gable endwalls have
been added.
89
Part 8: Chapter 20 Aluminum
90
Scope
Governs the quality, design,
fabrication and erection of
aluminum.
91
Highlights
• Structural Aluminum (s. 2002)
– Design, fabrication and assembly of
structural aluminum for buildings or
structures must conform to
AAASM35, and Specifications for
Aluminum Structures, Aluminum
Design Manual, Part 1-A and 1-B of
the Aluminum Association. (s. 2002.1)
92
Highlights
• Screen Enclosures (s. 2002.3)
– Actual wall thickness of extruded aluminum
members must not be less than 0.040 inch.
(s. 2002.3.1)
– Screen density must be a maximum of
20x20 mesh. (s. 2002.3.2)
– Vinyl and acrylic panels must be
removable. (s. 2002.3.3)
– Design – structural members supporting
screen enclosures must be designed to
support minimum wind loads in Table
2002.4. (s. 2002.4)
93
Highlights
• Screen Enclosures
– AAF Guide to Aluminum Construction in
High Wind Areas must be accepted as
conforming to accepted engineering
practices. (s. 2202.4.1)
– Wall panels – minimum thickness must not
be less than .024 inch. (2002.5)
94
Florida Amendments
The entire text from Chapter 20 has
been replaced with text from the
2001 Florida Building Code to
reflect the needs of Florida.
95
Part 9: Chapter 21 Masonry
96
Scope
Provides comprehensive and
practical requirements for masonry
construction, based on the latest
state of technical knowledge.
97
Performance Highlights
• Design Methods (s 2101.2)
– Masonry designed by working stress
design provisions of S. 2101.2.1.
– The strength design provisions of s.
2101.2.2 or
– The prestressed masonry provisions
of s. 2101.2.3 (Chapters 1 and 4 of
ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402)
98
Performance Highlights
• Masonry Construction (s. 2104)
– Must comply with the requirements of
sections 2104.1.1 through 2104.5 and ACI
530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602. (s. 2104.1)
– Must conform to ASTM C 55 for concrete
brick, ASTM C 73 for calcium silicate face
brick, ASTM C 90 for load bearing concrete
masonry units or ASTM C 744 for prefaced
concrete and calcium silicate masonry units.
(s. 2103.1)
– Mortar must conform to ASTM C 270. (s.
2103.7)
99
Performance Highlights
• Glass Unit Masonry (s. 2103.5)
– Must have a minimum average glass
face thickness of 3/16 inch. (s.
2103.5)
– The specified thickness of standard
units must be 3 7/8 inches. (s.
2110.2.1)
100
Prescriptive Highlights
• Empirical Design of Masonry (s. 2109)
– Must comply with Chapter 5 of ACI
530/ASCE 5/TMS 402 or sections 2106 and
2129. (s. 2109.1)
– Limited to areas where the wind speed does
not exceeds 110 mph (s. 2109.1.1)
101
Prescriptive Highlights
• FC&PA Guide to Concrete Masonry
Residential Construction in High Wind
Areas Limitation – Group R3 Occupancy
for a basic wind speed of 130 mph or
less in Exposure B and 110 mph or less
in Exposure C. (1609.1.1.1)
102
Florida Amendments
• Provisions governing building in the
HVHZ have been included.
• All seismic and snow provisions
have been removed.
• References to additional standards
have been added.
103
Florida Amendments
• Provisions regulating the bracing of
masonry have been added from the
2001 FBC.
• Termite inspection requirements
have been included.
• Special wind provisions for
masonry have been included.
• Gable endwalls provisions have
been added.
104
Part 10: Chapter 22 Steel
105
Scope
Provides the requirements
necessary for the design and
construction of structural steel,
cold-formed steel, steel joists, steel
cable structures, steel storage
racks and composite construction.
106
Performance Method
• Structural Steel (s. 2205)
– Must be as per ASI-LRED, AISC 335
or AISC-HSS (s. 2205.1).
• Cold-formed Steel (s. 2209)
– Must be as per AISI-NASPEC &
ASCE8 (s. 2209.1)
107
Prescriptive Method
• Cold-formed Steel
– Light frame construction (s. 2211)
• Must conform to AISI-NASPEC (s.2210)
– Steel Framing Trusses (s. 2210.3)
– Shear wall for wind resistance
(section 2211)
• Type I (segmented) (s. 2211.2)
• Type II (perforated) (s. 2211.3)
108
Figure 2202.1
109
Figure 2202.1
110
Florida Amendments
• Removed all seismic provisions.
• Added special wind provisions for
gable ends and walls from the 2001
FBC.
• Added special provisions for the
HVHZ.
111
Part 11: Chapter 23 Wood
112
Scope
Provides minimum guidance for the
design of buildings and structures
that use wood and wood-based
products in their framing and
fabrication. Alternative methods
and materials can be used where
justified by engineering analysis
and testing.
113
Performance Method
Highlights
• General Design Requirements (s. 2301.2)
– Allowable stress design must resist the applicable
load combination of Chapter 16. (s. 2301.2.1)
– Load and resistance factor design (LRFD) must resist
the applicable load combination of Chapter 16. (s.
2301.2.2)
• Trusses (s. 2303.4)
– Truss design drawings must be prepared by a
registered design engineer and must provide for
specific information such as slope, depth, span, etc.
(s. 2303.4.1)
– Metal –plate connected wood trusses must be
manufactured as required by TPI 1. (s. 2303.4)
114
Prescriptive Method
Highlights
• General Construction Requirements (s.
2304)
– Conventional light-framed wood construction
is limited to areas where the wind speed does
not exceed 100 mph. (s. 2308.2.1)
– AF&PA Wood Frame Construction Manual for
One- and Two-Family Dwellings. (s. 2308.2.1)
• Limitation: basic wind speed of 150 mph or less.
– Wall Framing/Bottom Plates. Studs must have
full bearing on a 2 inch thick or larger plate or
sill having a width at least equal to the width of
the stud. (s. 2304.3.1)
115
Prescriptive Method
Highlights
• General Design Requirements
– Nails and staples must conform to
ASTM F 1667.( s 2303.6)
– WPPC Guide to Wood Construction in
High Wind Areas.
• Limitation (R3 occupancy): basic wind
speed 130 mph or less in Exposure B
and 110 mph or less in Exposure C.
– SSTD 10 Standard for HurricaneResistant Construction.
116
Florida Amendments
• Provisions governing buildings
located in the HVHZ have been
added.
• All seismic and snow provisions
and figures have been removed.
• Detailed requirements for gable
endwalls have been included.
117
Florida Amendments
• Tables 2304.7(3), 2304.7.5, and
2304.9.1 modified to remove
Florida Specific Amendments
and mirror base code.
• Further requirements of framing
have been added.
• Provisions designed to control
termite infestation have been
included.
118
Florida Amendments
• Provisions governing foam plastic
insulation have been added.
• The titles of several tables have
been changed to remove seismic
implications.
119
Part 12: Chapter 24 –
Glass and Glazing
120
Scope
Provides information to establish
the adequacy of glazing from the
standpoint of life safety and
performance.
121
Highlights
• Identification (s. 2403.1)
– Each pane must bear the
manufacturer’s label designating the
type and thickness of the glass or
glazing materials.
– Each pane of tempered or laminated
glass, except tempered or laminated
spandrell glass, must be permanently
identified by the manufacturer.
122
Highlights
• Glass Support – Framing (s. 2403.2 and
2403.3)
– Deflection of the edge of the glass
perpendicular to the glass pane must not
exceed 1/175 of the glass edge length or ¾
inch, which ever is less. (s. 2403.3)
– Where one or more sides of any pane of
glass is not firmly supported, or subject to
unusual load conditions, detailed
construction documents, detailed shop
drawings and analysis or test data assuring
safe performance for the specific installation
must be prepared by a registered design
professional. (s. 2403.2)
123
Highlights
• 2405.5 Unit skylights. Unit skylights
shall be tested and labeled as
complying with 101/I.S.2/NAFS
Voluntary Performance
Specification for Windows,
Skylights and Glass Doors.
124
Highlights
125
Highlights
• Wind and Dead Loads on Glass –
Vertical Glass (s. 2404.1)
– Sloped 15 degrees or less
• Curtain and window walls, doors and
other exterior applications must be
designed to resist the wind loads for
components and cladding. The load
resistance of glass under uniform load
must be determined as per ASTM E
1300-02.
126
Highlights
• Sloped glazing and skylights (s. 2405)
– Unit skylights must be tested and labeled as
complying with 101/I.S.2/NAFS or
AAMA/WEMA 1600/IS7. (s. 2405.5)
• Hazardous locations
– Glazing must pass the test requirements of
CPSC16 CFR1201. (s. 2406.1.1)
– Plastic glazing must meet the weathering
requirements of ANSI Z 97. (s. 2406.1.3)
127
Florida Amendments
• All provisions governing seismic
and snow requirements have been
deleted.
• Additional requirements for
buildings located in the HVHZ have
been included.
128
Florida Amendments
• Detailed requirements for
identifying and labeling glass and
lights have been added.
• Requirements governing the design
and application of glass and
glazing have been modified.
129
Part 13: Chapter 25 –
Gypsum Board and
Plaster
130
Scope
Governs the materials, design,
construction, quality and
application for both interior and
exterior gypsum board and plaster
products.
131
Highlights
• Exterior Plaster (s. 2512)
– Cement plaster must not be less than three
coats where applied over metal lath or wire
fabric, and not less than two coats where
applied over masonry. (s. 2512.1)
– On wood framed or steel stud construction
with on-grade concrete floor slab system,
exterior plaster must be applied in such a
manner as to cover, but not to extend
below, the lath and paper. (s. 2512.1.1)
132
Highlights
• Vertical and Horizontal Assemblies (s. 2504)
– Wood framing.
• Wood supports for lath or gypsum board as well as
wood stripping or furring must not be less than 2 inches
nominal thickness in the least dimension. (s. 2504.1.1)
• Lathing and Furring Cement Plaster (STUCCO)
(s. 2510)
– Installation
• Must be in compliance with ASTM C 926 and ASTM C
1063. (s. 2510.3)
• Metal lath and lath attachments must be corrosion
resistant materials. (s. 2510.4)
133
Highlights
• Interior Plaster (s. 2511)
– Plastering gypsum plaster or cement
plaster must not be less than three
coats where applied over metal lath
or wire fabric lath and not less than
two coats where applied over other
bases permitted by the Code. (s.
2511.1)
– Plaster must not be applied directly to
fiber insulation board. (s. 2511.2)
134
Highlights
• Shear Wall Construction (s. 2505)
– Wood-framed shear walls sheathed
with gypsum board, lath and plaster
are permitted to resist wind. (s.
2501.1)
– Cold-formed steel framed shear walls
with gypsum board are permitted to
resist wind loads. (s. 2505.2)
135
Highlights
• Gypsum Board Showers and Water
Closets (s. 2509)
– When gypsum board is used as a
base for tile or wall panels for tubs,
showers or water closet component
walls, water resistance gypsum
backing board must be used as a
substrate. (s. 2509.2)
136
Florida Amendments
• Provisions governing buildings
located in the HVHZ have been
added.
• All seismic provisions and
references have been removed.
137
Part 14: Chapter 26 Plastic
138
Scope
Establishes minimum requirements
for all light-transmitting plastics and
foam plastics in all applications
regulated by the code.
139
Highlights
• Foam Plastic Insulation (s. 2603)
– Must have a flame spread index of not
more than 75 and a smoke-development
index of not more than 450 as per ASTM E
84. (s. 2603.3)
– Clearance between earth and foam plastic
applied to the exterior wall must be not
less than 6 inches. (s. 2603.9.2)
140
Highlights
• Foam Plastic Insulation
– Thermal Barrier. (s. 2603.4)
• Except as provided in section 2603.4.1 and
2603.8, foam plastic must be separate from
interior of a building by an approved thermal
barrier of 0.5 inch gypsum wall board or
equivalent.
– Labeling and Identification (s. 2603.2)
• Packages and containers of foam plastic
insulation must be labeled.
141
Florida Amendments
• Provisions governing buildings
located in the HVHZ have been
added.
• Regulations concerning termite
control have been included.
• Added requirements for foam
plastic insulation have been
included.
142
Florida Amendments
• Modify definition of approve plastics
(HVHZ) Approved plastics for outdoor
exposure shall be evaluated for outdoor
durability in accordance with the Voluntary
Standard Uniform Load Test Procedure for
Thermoformed Plastic Domed Skylights, of
the AAMA/WDMA 101/IS2/NAFS
Voluntary Performance Specification for
Windows, Skylights and Glass Doors
Architectural Aluminum Manufacturers
Association Publication AAMA 1600 as
follows: …. [Remaining text unchanged.]
143
Part 15: Chapter 30 –
Elevators and Conveying
Systems
144
Scope
Regulates the installation, testing,
inspection, maintenance, alteration
and repair of vertical and horizontal
transportation and materialhandling systems installed in
buildings.
145
Highlights
• Administration (s. 3001.1
– Administrative and programmatic provisions must
be in accordance with the Department of Business
and Professional Regulations, Chapter 399, Florida
Statutes, and Chapter 61G Florida Administrative
Code.
• Reference Standards (s. 3001.2)
–
–
–
–
–
–
ASME A17.1-2000
ASME A17.3-1996
ASME A18.1-1999
ASME A90.1-1997
ASME B20.1-2001
Design, Installation and Alteration of Elevators.
• Must comply with the Elevator Safety Code.
(s. 3001.1)
146
Florida Amendments
• Provisions governing the design,
installation and alteration of
elevators have been added.
• Definitions have been added.
• Provisions governing elevator
accessibility requirements for the
physically handicapped have been
included.
147
Florida Amendments
• Provisions governing the following
topics have been included.
– Serial numbers.
– Electrolysis protection for
underground hydraulic elevator
cylinders.
– Bulletin boards.
– Alterations to electric and hydraulic
elevators.
148
Florida Amendments
• Section 3007 Change to read as shown:
• [1 and 2 are unchanged.]
• 3 Each elevator car interior must have a
support rail on at least one wall. All support
rails must be smooth and have no sharp
edges and must not be more than 1 ½
inches (38 mm) thick or 2 ½ inches (63 mm)
in diameter. Support rails must be
continuous and a minimum length of 42
inches (1067 mm) overall. The inside
surface of support rails must be 1 ½ inches
(38 mm)
149
Florida Amendments
• clear of the car wall. The distance
from the top of the support rail to the
finished car floor must be at least 31
inches (787 mm) and not more than
33 inches (838 m). Padded or tufted
material or decorative materials such
as wallpaper, vinyl, cloth or the like
may not be used on support rails.
• 3. 4 A bench or seat may be installed on
the rear wall of the elevator…
• (remaining text is unchanged)
150
Part 16: Chapter 31 –
Special Construction
151
Scope
Provides provisions that regulate
construction for protection
requirements for structures having
unique characteristics, such as
structures that are unusually tall
and not used for human
occupancy, structures occupied for
short periods of time or recreational
structures.
152
Performance Highlights
• Membrane Structures (s. 3102)
– Air-supported, air-inflated,
membrane-covered cable and
membrane-covered frame structures.
(s. 3102.1)
– Erected 180 days or longer. (s.
3102.1)
– Must be designed and constructed to
sustain dead loads, loads due to
tension or inflation, and live loads
including wind. (s. 3102.7)
153
Performance Highlights
• Temporary Structures (s. 3103)
– Erected for a period of less than 180
days. (s. 3103.1)
– Tents and other membrane structures
erected for a period of l80 days must
comply with the Florida Fire
Prevention Code. (s. 3103.1)
154
Performance Highlights
• Awnings and Canopies (s. 3105)
• Design (s. 3105.4)
– Framing membranes must be based
on removal or repositioning of parts,
or the whole, during periods of 75
mph. (s. 3105.4.1)
– Design must be based on the
applicable wind loads of Chapter 16.
(s. 3105.4.2)
155
Performance Highlights
• Awnings and Canopies Design Cont.
– The wind design loads for any fabric or
membrane-covered structure designed
with a quick removal or breakway
membrane or fabric at wind velocities
of 75 mph must be based on the
following criteria: (s. 3105.4.2.1)
• Maximum wind speed of 90 mph
• Importance factor of .77
• Exposure Category B or C
156
Performance Highlights
• Awnings and Canopies Design Cont.
– The wind design loads for any fabric or
membrane-covered structure designed
with a permanent or non-removable
fabric or membrane must be based on
the following criteria: (s. 3105.4.2.2)
• Minimum wind velocity as per Chapter 16
• Importance factor of .77
• Exposure Category B or C
157
Florida Amendments
• Provisions governing awnings and
canopies have been replaced.
• Swimming pool enclosures and
safety device provisions have been
removed (covered in Chapter 4).
158
Florida Amendments
• Sections have been added that cover
the following topics:
– Structures seaward of a coastal construction
line are the same as the 2001 FBC.
– Flood resistant construction is the same as
the 2001 FBC.
– Deposit of material in tidewater is regulated
as in 2001 FBC.
– Lighting, mirrors, landscaping are the same
as in the 2001 FBC.
159
Florida Amendments
• 2005 Supplement creates new section
addressing airport Noise:
• 3113.1 Airport Noise Study
Guidelines. The Aviation Safety and
Noise Abatement Act of 1979, 14 CRF
Part 150 (U.S. Department of
Transportation), including revisions
through January, 2005, are hereby
adopted as a guideline for
establishing airport noise control.
160
Part 17: Chapter 32 –
Encroachments into
the Public Right-ofWay
161
Scope
Regulates projections and
encroachments of structures.
162
Performance Highlights
• Drainage (s. 3201.4)
– Drainage waters collected from a roof, awning,
etc. must not flow over a public walking
surface.
• Encroachments above grade and below 8
feet in height. (s. 3202.2)
– Steps must not project more than 12 inches or
must be guarded by approved devices not less
than 3 feet high. (s. 3202.2.1)
– Columns or pilasters, including bases and
moldings, must not project more than 12
inches. (s. 3202.2.2)
– Awnings.
• Vertical clearance from public right-of-way must be 7
163
feet minimum. (s. 3202.2.3)
Performance Highlights
• Sidewalk or street obstructions. (s.
3202.5)
– Unless allowed by the applicable
governing authority having jurisdiction
of the right-of-way or public property,
public property must be maintained
clear of any and all obstructions,
including among others, posts,
columns, display of wares or
merchandise, and sidewalk signs.
164
Florida Amendments
A provision has been added
clarifying requirements for sidewalk
and street obstructions.
165
Part 18: Chapter 33 –
Safeguards During
Construction
166
Scope
Cites safety requirements during
construction or demolition of
buildings and structures. These
requirements are intended to
protect the public from injury and
adjoining property from damage.
167
Performance Highlights
• Storage and Placement (s. 3301.2)
– Construction equipment and materials
must be stored and placed so as not
to endanger the public, the workers,
or adjoining property for the duration
of the construction project.
• Facilities Required. (s. 3305.1)
– Sanitary facilities must be provided
during construction remodeling,
demolition activities as per the FBC,
Plumbing.
168
Performance Highlights
• Fire Extinguishers (s. 3309)
– Where required, all structures under
construction, alteration, or demolition
must be provided with not less than
one approved portable fire
extinguisher as per section 906. (s.
3309.1)
• Excavation and fill for buildings and
structures must be constructed or
protected so as not to endanger life
or property. (s. 3304)
169
Part 19: Chapter 34 –
Existing Buildings
170
Scope
Defines the responsibilities for
maintenance, repairs, compliance
with other codes and periodic
testing.
171
Florida Amendments
Provisions from Chapter 34 have
been deleted and replaced with
references to the Florida Existing
Building Code.
172
Part 20: Chapter 35 –
Reference Standards
173
Scope
Lists the standards that are
referenced in the various sections
of the code.
174
Florida Amendments
Standards have been added or
updated to meet the specific needs
of Florida.
175
Florida Amendments
• 2005 Supplement updates and
corrects various standards in
Chapter 35, including the
adoption of ASCE 7-02
176