2003 IBC

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2003 IBC Structural Provisions, Scope and
Organization with Florida AmendmentsCourse No.
0004824

• Based on the 2003 International
• Building Code

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Course Introduction
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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 air-borne 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 units 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
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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 COMPONENT DESCRIPTION AREA BASE WINTER POINT MULT BASE WINTER POINTS
C E I L I N G Under Attic Or Single Assembly 0.64 2.13
C E I L I N G BASE CEILING AREA EQUALS AREA DIRECTLY UNDER CEILING, AS BUILT AREA EQUALS ACTUAL CEILING SQUARE FOOTAGE BASE CEILING AREA EQUALS AREA DIRECTLY UNDER CEILING, AS BUILT AREA EQUALS ACTUAL CEILING SQUARE FOOTAGE BASE CEILING AREA EQUALS AREA DIRECTLY UNDER CEILING, AS BUILT AREA EQUALS ACTUAL CEILING SQUARE FOOTAGE 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 manufacturers
  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 manufacturers 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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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 212 or greater. (Table 1507.2)
• Slope 212 up to 412 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 812 minimum for lapped, nonsoldered seams
  without sealant.
• Slope ½12 minimum for lapped, nonsoldered seams
  with sealant.
• Slope ¼12 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 manufacturers recommendations
  or s. 1507.4.4
• Underlayment as per manufacturers
  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.
• gt 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 manufacturers
  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 and ASTM D 1970.

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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, FCPA, 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)
• Manufacturers 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 manufacturers
  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
  load-bearing 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 MethodHighlights

• Section 1803.3 Site grading. Ground immediately
  adjacent to the foundation must be sloped away
  from the building at a slope of 120.
• 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 MethodHighlights

• 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 Post-Tensioned
  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.

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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
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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.

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Part 8 Chapter 20 - Aluminum
91
Scope

• Governs the quality, design, fabrication and
  erection of aluminum.

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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)

93
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)

94
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)

95
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.

96
Part 9 Chapter 21 - Masonry
97
Scope

• Provides comprehensive and practical
  requirements for masonry construction, based on
  the latest state of technical knowledge.

98
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)

99
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)

100
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)

101
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)

102
Prescriptive Highlights

• FCPA 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)

103
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.

104
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.

105
Part 10 Chapter 22 - Steel
106
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.

107
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)

108
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)

109
Figure 2202.1
110
Figure 2202.1
111
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.

112
Part 11 Chapter 23 - Wood
113
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.

114
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)

115
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)
• AFPA 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)

116
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 Hurricane-Resistant
  Construction.

117
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.

118
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.

119
Florida Amendments

• Provisions governing foam plastic insulation have
  been added.
• The titles of several tables have been changed to
  remove seismic implications.

120
Part 12 Chapter 24 Glass and Glazing
121
Scope

• Provides information to establish the adequacy
  of glazing from the standpoint of life safety and
  performance.

122
Highlights

• Identification (s. 2403.1)
• Each pane must bear the manufacturers 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.

123
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)

124
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.

125
Highlights
126
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.

127
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)

128
Florida Amendments

• All provisions governing seismic and snow
  requirements have been deleted.
• Additional requirements for buildings located in
  the HVHZ have been included.

129
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.

130
Part 13 Chapter 25 Gypsum Board and Plaster
131
Scope

• Governs the materials, design, construction,
  quality and application for both interior and
  exterior gypsum board and plaster products.

132
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)

133
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)

134
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)

135
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)

136
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)

137
Florida Amendments

• Provisions governing buildings located in the
  HVHZ have been added.
• All seismic provisions and references have been
  removed.

138
Part 14 Chapter 26 - Plastic
139
Scope

• Establishes minimum requirements for all
  light-transmitting plastics and foam plastics in
  all applications regulated by the code.

140
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)

141
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.

142
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.

143
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.

144
Part 15 Chapter 30 Elevators and Conveying
Systems
145
Scope

• Regulates the installation, testing, inspection,
  maintenance, alteration and repair of vertical
  and horizontal transportation and
  material-handling systems installed in buildings.

146
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)

147
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.

148
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.

149
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)

150
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)

151
Part 16 Chapter 31 Special Construction
152
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.

153
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)

154
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)

155
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)

156
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

157
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

158
Florida Amendments

• Provisions governing awnings and canopies have
  been replaced.
• Swimming pool enclosures and safety device
  provisions have been removed (covered in Chapter
  4).

159
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.

160
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.

161
Part 17 Chapter 32 Encroachments into the
Public Right-of-Way
162
Scope

• Regulates projections and encroachments of
  structures.

163
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 feet minimum. (s. 3202.2.3)

164
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.

165
Florida Amendments

• A provision has been added clarifying
  requirements for sidewalk and street obstructions.

166
Part 18 Chapter 33 Safeguards During
Construction
167
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.

168
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.

169
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)

170
Part 19 Chapter 34 Existing Buildings
171
Scope

• Defines the responsibilities for maintenance,
  repairs, compliance with other codes and periodic
  testing.

172
Florida Amendments

• Provisions from Chapter 34 have been deleted and
  replaced with references to the Florida Existing
  Building Code.

173
Part 20 Chapter 35 Reference Standards

174
Scope

• Lists the standards that are referenced in the
  various sections of the code.

175
Florida Amendments

• Standards have been added or updated to meet the
  specific needs of Florida.

176
Florida Amendments

• 2005 Supplement updates and corrects various
  standards in Chapter 35, including the adoption
  of ASCE 7-02