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ORDINANCE NO.~92-/~
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, A/~ENDING THE
STANDARD BUILDING, M~CHANICAL, PLUMBING
CODES, 1991 EDITION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS,
SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 166 Florida Statutes empowers
municipalities to enact and enforce construction and related
technical codes and regulations; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 90-445, Law of Florida, as
amended, Palm Beach County has adopted by ordinance the
Standard Building, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes, 1991
Edition; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 90-445 and Florida
Statute 553.73(a), the Building Code Advisory Board of Palm
Beach County has reviewed local conditions and based on this
review ~as recommended· ~he adoption of these amendments; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of these amendment will be in the
public ihterest of strenghtening the Standard Codes, 1991
Edition for the health, safety and general welfare of the
citizens of Boynton Beach, Florida,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1: The Amendments to the Standard Building,
Mechanical and Plumubing Codes, 1991 Edition, said amendments
being attached hereto, together with Appendixes "A", "D" and
"H" of the Standard Building Code and Appendix 1 of the
Amendments to the Standard Building Code, all of which have
been reviewed by the Building Code Advisory Board of Palm
Beach County, are hereby adopted and incorporated herein, as
part of the minimum construction standards of the City of
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Section 3: Should any section or provision of this
Ordinance or any portion thereof be declared by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall
not affect the remainder of this Ordinance.
Section 4: Authority is hereby granted to codify
said ordinance.
Section 5: This
immediately upon passage.
FIRST READING this
1992.
SECOND, FINAL READING
, 1992.
ordinance shall become
effective
and PASSAGE this c~/ day of
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH,
~hyor
FLORIDA
ATTEST:
iTY CLER~
(CORPORATE SEAL)
JAC/dj
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH BUILDING DEPARTMENT
TO T~t~ 1991 STANDARD BUILDING CODE
7/92
TABLE OF CONTENTS
VI. LEGAL
B.3
The following chapters of
been amended:
CHAPTER
CHAPTER
CHAPTER
CHAPTER
CHAPTER
CHAPTER
CHAPTER
the Standard Building Code, 1991 edition have
1 - ADMINISTRATION
2 - DEFINITIONS
4 - CLASSIFICATION OF BUILDINGS BY OCCUPANCY
5 SPECIAL OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS
7 FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
8 - APPURTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
9 SPRINKLERS, STANDPIPES AND ALARM SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 11 - MEANS OF EGRESS
CHAPTER 12 - MINIMUM DESIGN LOADS
~zZAPTER 13 - FOUNDATIONS
APTER 14 - MASONRY CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 16 - CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 17 - WOOD CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 28 - ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION
cHAPTER 30 - REFERENCED STANDARDS
CHAPTER 32 - INSTALLATION OF ROOF COVERINGS
APPENDIX 1 - MINIMUM STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ONE AND TWO FAMILY
DWELLINGS
C~DING: Words stricken are deletions; words underlined are additions to
the Standard Building Code, 1991 edition.
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CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
101 - TITLE AND SCOPE
101.1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this Chapter is to provide for the administration 'and
enforcement of the Standard Building, Gas, Mechanical, and Plumbing Codes,
and the National Electrical Codes, hereinafter referred to as the
"technical codes", and all other pertinent laws and ordinances as may be
adopted by the state or local jurisdiction.
102 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
102.3 - STOP WORK ORDERS
Upon notice from the Building Official, work on any building, structure,
electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system that is being done contrary
to the provisions of this or the technical Codes or in a dangerous or
unsafe manner, shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing
and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to his agent, or to the
person doing the work, or posted on
state the conditions under which work
exists, the Buildings Official shall
notice prior to stopping the work.
102.4 - REVOCATION OF PERMITS
the site near the permit and shall
may be resumed. Where an emergency
not be required to give a written
102.4.2 Violation of Code Provisions. The Buildlng Official may revoke'~~
permit upon determination by the Building Official that the construction,
erection, alteration, repair, moving, demolition, installation or
replacement of .the building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or
plumbing systems for which the permit was issued is in violation of, or not
in conformity with, the provisions of this or the technical Codes and all
other pertinent laws and ordinances as may be adopted by the State or
applicable governing authority.
102.5 - UNSAFE BUILDINGS OR SYSTEMS
All buildinqs~ structures~ electrical~ gas, mechanical or plumbing systems
which are unsafe~ unsanitary~ or do not provide adequate eqress~ or which
constitute a fire hazard~ or are otherwise dangerous to human life~ or
which in relation to existing user constitute a hazard to safety or health~
are considered unsafe buildings or service systems. Ail unsafe buildings~
structures or service systems are hereby declared illeqal and shall be
abated by repair~ rehabilitation, or demolition. The extent of repair
shall be determined by the Buildlnq Official in accordance with Section
101.5.
When the Building Official determines that an unsafe buildinq~ structure or
service system cannot be reasonably repaired in accordance with ~his or thee
technical codes~ it shall be demolished in accordance with th~s sectio!
CODING: Words s~=~eken are deletions; words underlined are additions to
the Standard Building Code, 1991 edition.
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102.5.1 When the Buildinq ' ~
Official determines a buildinq, structured
~'.ectrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system or portion thereof is
.safe, as set forth in this Code he shall, in accordance with established
~ 3ocedure for legal notices, give the owner, agent or person in control of
such building, structure, electrical, qas~ mechanical or plumbing system
written notice statinq the defects thereof. This notice shall require tho
owner within a stated time either to comply with specific codo
requirements, or to demolish or remove the building, structured electrical,
gas~ mechanical or plumbing system or portion thereof.
102.5.2 If necessary, such notice shall also require the building,
structure, electrical, qas, mechanical, plumbinq systems or portion thereof
to be vacated forthwith and not reoccupied until the specified repairs and
improvements are completed, inspected and approved by the Building
Official. The Building Official shall cause to be posted at each entranco
to such building a notice stating: THIS BUILDING IS UNSAFE ~ ITS USE OR
OCCUPANCY HAS B~ PROHIBIT~u BY '1'~ BUILDING OFFICT&n. Such notice shall
remain posted until the required repairs are made or demolition is
completed. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation or its
officers, agents, or other servants, to remove such notice without written
permission of the Building Official, or for any person to enter tha
buildinq, or use such systems except for the purpose of making the required
repairs or of demolishing same.
102.5.3 The owner, aqent or person in control shall have the right to
a~peal a decision of the Building Offic.ial, as provided hereinafter, and to
.pear before the Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals at a specified
me and place to show cause why he should not comply with said notice.
102.5.4 In case the owner, agent, or person in control cannot be found
within the stated time limit, or, if such owner, agent, or person iD
control shall fail, neglect, or refuse to comply with notice to repair,
rehabilitate, or to demolish, and remove said building, structure,
electrical~ qas~ mechanical or plumbing system or portion thereof, the
Buildinq Official, after having ascertained the cost~ shall cause such
building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system or
portion thereof, to be demolished~ secured~ or required to remain vacant or
unused.
102.5.5 The decision of the Building Official shall be final in cases of
emerqenc¥ which, in his opinion, involve imminent danger to human life or
health or the proDerty of others. He shall promptly cause such building,
structure, electrical~ gas, mechanical or plumbing system or portion
thereof to be made safe or cause its removal. For this purpose he may at
once enter such structure or land on which it stands~ or abutting land or
structures, with such assistance and at such cost as he may deem necessary.
He may order the vacation of adjacent structures and may require tho
protection of the public by aDDropriate fence or such other means as may bo
necessaryf and for this purpose may close a public or private way.
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102.5.6 Costs incurred under 102.5.4 and 102.5.5 shall be charqed to t?~
owner of the premises involved. If the charges are not paid within a six'
day period following the billinq notification sent by certified maild t~
owner of the premises will be charged in the following manner:
1. The Building Official shall report the abatement to the governinq
body of the nuisance by the Building Official and the governing body
shall assess the entire cost of such vacationd demolitiond or removal
against the real property upon which such cost was incurredd which
assessment shall include, but not be limited to, all administrative
and legal costs, postal expensesd newspaper publication, and shall
constitute a lien upon such property superior to all others except
taxes.
2. The City Clerk shall file such lien in the County's Official
Record Book showinq the nature of such lien, the amount thereof and an
accurate legal description of the property, including the street
addressd which lien shall be effective from the date of filing and
recite the names of all persons notified and interested persons. Such
lien shall bear interest from date of abatement of nuisance at the
rate of 10 percent per annum for individuals and 15 percent for
corporate owners and shall be enforceable if unsatisfied after the
expiration of one year after the date of filing notice of such lien,
as other liens may be enforced by the governing agency.
103 - PERMITS
A person, firm or corporation or other business organization that is tL
owner or lessee of property shall not erect, construct, enlarge, installd
alterd repaird moved improve, remove, convert or demolish any buildingd
structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems in the
applicable jurisdiction, or cause the same to be doned without first
obtaining a permit for such from the Building Official.
103.1 PERMIT APPLICATION
103.1.1 Any person, firmd or corporation or other business organization
that is the owner or lessee of property who desires that work as described
below be performed on said owned or leased property, shall make provisions
for an applicant, properly qualified under the laws and/or ordinances
regulating the certification and licensing of contractorsd owner-builder
and lessee-builderd to file an application for and obtain the required
permit from the Building Official prior to commencing work for the
following:
Buildings/Structures - Construct, erect, enlarge, alter, moved
removed relocated demolish or change the occupancy of any
buildingd or portion thereof.
Service Systems Install, enlarge, alter, repair, improve,
remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical, ~
plumbing system work or cause the same to be done·
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the Standard Building Code, 1991 edition.
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Roofing - Install~ replace, or resurface roofing, or make
repairs.
Windows & Doors - Install or replace windows or doors includinq
frames, jalousief storm windows or stops, shutters, awninqs,
canopies, or similar items.
Barriers & Signs - Erect or replace fences, walls, signs, or sign
structures.
Antennas Install or replace masts, towers for television or
radio receivinq-transmitting antenna extendinq more than 10 ft.
above the last anchorage~ satellite dish antennas, flag Doles~
exterior lighting or similar items.
Pools - Install swimming poolsf or permanent spas, above or below
ground, consistent with the Swimminq Pool Code regulations.
Fuel Tanks Install or replace gasoline, fuel, oil~ bottled gas~
oxygen, nitrous oxide, or similar liquid or gaseous storage
tanks, DumDs, and related equipment, above or below ground in a
capacity of more than 5 gallons.
Surfaces - Construct, replace or resurface asphalt or concrete
driveways, Darkinq areas, hardstands, or sidewalks.
Marine Facilities - Install or replace dockinq mooring facilities
for private or commercial water craft~ groins~ seawallsf ~ettiesf
revetments, or similar structures and facilities related thereto.
11.
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Fire Prevention/Suppression - Install, replace, or relocate fire
sprinkler, fire alarm~ smoke detection, or similar fire
prevention and protection systems and related equipment or
appurtenances.
EXCEPTIONS:
Building. Building permits may not be required for minor
alterations, replacement, or repair work havinq value of less
than $1,000.00, providing~ however, that such work will not
effect the structural inteqrity, fire ratinq, exit access or
egress requirements. In the case of roofing repairs a permit may
not be required for work havinq a value of less than $500.00.
Electrical~ Gas & Pl-mbing. In a 1 & 2 Family Dwelling a permit
is not reqUired for the followinq:
1. Repair~ installation or replacement of common
fixtures to existing energy suDDly lines and outlets.
enerq7 supply lines shall nOt be altered or extended.
household
Existing
(this does
not include water heaters).
2. Repair or replacement of common household electrical switches
and outlets on the load side of the electrical source.
Mechanical. Permits shall not be required for the followinq
mechanical work:
1. any portable heatinq appliance;
2. any portable ventilation equipment;
3. any portable cooling unit;
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the Standard Building Code, 1991 edition.
4. any steam? hot or chilled water piping within any heatinq
cooling equipment regulated by this Code;
5. replacement of any part which does not alter its approval ¢~
make it unsafe~
6. any portable evaporative cooler;
7. any self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 lb. or
less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower or
less.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to
grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of
the provisions of this code or the technical codes or any other laws or
ordinances of the applicable governing authority.
103.2 - DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS
103.2.1.1 Plans for electrical permits shall denote calculations for total
connected load, the total floor area? the square feet of the building under
consideration~ the point to which the service connection is to be made~ the
size of service and the subfeed wires? the location of service switches and
center of distribution and? with the exception of one and two-family
dwellings~ the arrangement of Circuits showing the number of outlets
connected thereto.
103.2.1.2 Quality of Plans. Plans shall be drawn to a minimum 1/8 inc~.
scale upon substantial paper~ cloth or other acceptable medium.
The Buildinq Division may establish through departmental policy~ standare ....
for plans and specifications~ in order to provide conformity to its record
retention program. This policy may include such things as minimum size?
shape, contrast, clarity~ or other items related to records management.
103.2.3 Design Professional. Ail drawings? specifications, and
accompanyinq data including those prepared for townhouses (F.S. 481.231),
shall be prepared by a design professional~ or be exempt therefrom.
Pursuant to Chapter 471F.S. and 481 F.S. a design professional shall be an
architect or engineer legally registered under the laws of this state
regulating the practice of architecture or enqineering and shall affix his
official seal to said drawings? specifications and accompanying data.
EXCEPTION: 1 & 2 Family dwellings? regardless of size? shall require
neither a registered architect or engineer, nor a certification that
an architect or engineer is not required. However? this exception
does not limit the powers of the building Official granted in Section
103.2.2 or elsewhere in this Code, nor any requirement for a design
professional for a 1 & 2 family dwellinq, or part thereof, which falls
beyond the scope of a prescriptive code which the governing authority
may have adopted.
CODING: Words stricken are deletions; words underlined are additions to
the Standard Building Code, 1991 edition.
:'--~3.5 Contractors Responsibilities.
,3.5.1 An owner or tenant of any buildinq leasehold may make application
for building permit and/or remodel any building when the non-structural
work involved does not exceed $5,000.00 in value within any 12 month
period. All sub-permits shall be applied for by contractors currently
licensed in their respective field.
103.5.2 Supervision. Electrical and Plumbinq work shall have full timm
supervision by a certified journeyman on site where such work of any natur~
is in progress.
103.7 - FEES
103.7.2 Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance. Any person who commences
any work on a building, structure, site, plumbing, mechanical or gas
system :before obtaining the necessary permit, shall be subject to a penalty
of ~88% four times the permit fee. The amount shall include the permit
fee.
103.7.4.1 A reinspection fee of $25 may be charged for each reinspection
made due to the rejection of work, or due to the fact that work was not
ready at the time specified in the request for inspection, or failure to
call for inspection. Payment of such fee must be made prior to the
~inspection.
~3.7.4.2 Plan filing fee - 30% of estimated permit fee upon filing. If
e construction valuation is such that the full permit fee ~mnunt due is
the minimum fee, the total required permit fee amount is due at filing.
This amount shall be deducted from the actual pe~m{t fee if the permit is
obtained within 4 months from the approval date; if not, the filing fee is
not refundable and the full permit fee must be paid prior to permit
issuance.
103.7.4.3 Major working drawing preliminary review fee - $250.00.
103.7.4.4 Major change fee after plans are approved and permit issued
$250.00 fee but in no case more than the original permit fee
103.7,4.5 Major plan rechecking fee - 2nd and additional check lists
of permit fee for checkinq service each time rechecked.
10%
103.7.4.6 Minor plans rechecking fee (revisions to permitted plans), and
change of COntractor/owner - minimum fee per fee schedule per trade plus
actual COSt of value increase, if applicable.
103.7.4.7 Emergency or miscellaneous inspection fee - $30.00 (this
inspection includes, but is not limited to, code compliance, structural
relocat~on, condemnation, occupational license, fire d~m~qe assessment, and
~o~%her miscellaneous inspections which cost is not captured by the issuancm
id collection of permit fees.) The Building Official may determine other
~propriate inspection fees in the case of special operations.
CODING: Words s~=i=ken are deletions; words underlined are additions to
the Standard Building Code, 1991 edition.
103.7.4.8 Refunds may be granted in accordance with this section
policies and procedures set by the Building Official. Refunds will
granted only on permit fees in excess of $200.00. For permit fees
excess of $200.00, 50% of the fee amount in excess of $200 is refundable on
valid permits. No refund shall be qranted on permits for which work has
commenced. Revalidation of permits are subject to all other appropriate
city or county fees which may have come into effect, and all permits which
are not revalidated within the given time period set by code will be
voided.
103.8 INSPECTIONS
103.8.6 Required Inspections.
Swimming Pools/Spas:
Ail swimming pool/spa installations or alterations, as regulated by
the Boynton Beach Swimminq Pool & Spa Code, including equipment,
piping and appliances, shall be subject to visual inspection in order
to ascertain compliance with the code. The following inspections and
tests may vary depending on the type of swimming pool/spa.
Inspections:
1. Steel or structural
barrier.
frameworkt bonding, maindrain,
2. Perimeter piping.
3. Deck (includes soil reports if required), Bonding.
4. Final Plumbing.
5. Final Electric.
6. Final Gas (if applicable).
7. Final Structural~ Barrier.
and temporary
Tests:
Circulation system pipinq, other than that inteqrally included in the
manufacture of the pool, shall be subject to an induced static
hydraulic pressure test (sealed system) at 25 pounds per square inch
(psi) for 30 minutes. This test shall be performed before the deck is
placed and witnessed by the Building Official.
103.8.10 S~ecial Building Inspector. On new buildings or additions of
Type I or Type II construction, on all major structural alterations, on
concrete work where the design is based on f'c in excess of 3,000 pounds
per square inch~ and on buildings of area greater than 20,000 square foot
on buildings more than 2 stories in heiqht~ and on buildings and structures
of unusual design or methods of construction, the Building Official may
require the owner to employ a special inspector for the inspection of the
structural framework and such special inspector shall be present at all
times that work is in progress on the structural frame. The Building
Official may require a special inspector on pile driving. (Florida State
Statute 553 requires a special inspector under certain circumstances).
CODING: Words s~ricken are deletions; words underlined are additions to
the Standard Building Code, 1991 edition.
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Such special inspector shall architect or engineer, an
~-~mployee of either, or any other competent person or agency whose
[ualifications are approved by the Building Official who shall be
~esponsible for the control of the materials and methods of construction.
He shall be responsible for compliance with this Code and shall submit
weekly progress of daily inspections to the Building Official.
At the completion of the construction work or project, the special
inspector shall submit a certificate of compliance to the Building
Official, stating that the work was done in compliance~with this Code and
in accordance with the permitted drawings~ and his duties shall end with
the submission of such certificate. Final inspection shall be made by the
Building Official before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
In lieu of the above, the Building Official may accept a written
certification by the designing architect or engineer that he has full
supervision of the construction~ and in addition the Building Official may
require that the supervising architect or engineer provide testinG
laboratory reports as to welding, concrete strength, etc., from a
recognized and approved testing laboratory or similar facility. Upon
completion, the Building Official may require that thedesignin9 architect
or engineer submit a certificate of compliance, stating that all work was
done in accordance with this Code and the permitted drawings.
103.9 - Certificates
.... .03.9.3.1 Connection of Service Utilities. No person shall make
:onnections from a utility, source of energy, fuel or power to any building
~.3r system which is regulated by the technical Codes for which a permit is
required, until released by the Building Official and a Certificate of
Occupancy or Completion is issued.
No owner or agent shall allow any new building to be occupied by any person
until after the electrical work in said building shall have been approved
by the Building Official. No equipment regulated by this Code shall be
connected to the power supply and placed in normal operation until it
complies with all applicable requirements of this Code and a final
inspection approval has been issued. The servicing utility company shall
not connect the power supply until notified by the Building Official.
105 - CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS
Reference herein to the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals will
be considered synonymous with the Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals.
' CODING: Words s~=~ekell are deletions; words underlined are additions to
the Standard Building Code, 1991 edition.
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CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
202 - DEFINITIONS
AGENCY - means same as applicable governing body.
AWNING an architectural projection that provides weather protectiond
identity and/or decoration and is wholly supported by the building to which
it is attached. An awning is comprised of a liqhtweight~ rigid or
retractable skeleton structure over which an approved cover is attached.
CORRIDOR - a passageway
enclosed by partitions,
ceiling or a floor/roof
into which compartments or rooms open and which is
other than partial partitions, and/or walls and a
deck above.
FLOOR GRADE minimum floor grade for residential building to be twelve
inches (12") above sidewalk or crown of road grade; commercial or
industrial building to be six inches (6") above the sidewalk or crown of
road grade~ unless satisfactory drainaged naturald or mechanical is
provided. Mandatory flood plaind Coastal Zone Protection Act of 1958d South
Florida Water Management District elevation~ or septic tank requirementsd
whichever is higher~ must be adhered to.
~OVERNING BODY - means same as Applicable Governing Body.
MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATION shall mean a published or
by the product manufacturer.
MARQUEE - means a permanent roofed structure attached to
the building.
written docume-~
and supported
MEZZANINE one or more intermediate levels between the floor and ceiling
of a story, meeting the requirements ofT-See 402.2.3.
OPENING - an aperture in a wall{ partition~ floord ceilingdor a roof.
SCUPPER - an opening in a wall or parapet that allows water to drain o__r
overflow from a roof.
TENANT any persond agentd firm~ corporation or divisiond who uses or
occupies land~ a bullding~ or portion of a building by titled under a
leased by payment of rent~ and/or who exercises control over the space.
CODING: Words s~=icken are deletions; words underlined are additions toI~=j
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CLASS~FICATTON OF BUTLDING BY OCCUPANCY
403 - NIXED OCCUPANCY SEPARATION
403.5 Separation Between Townhouses
403.5.1 Each Townhouse shall be considered a separate building and shall
be separated from adjoining townhouses by the use of separate exterior
walls meeting the requirements of Table 600 for zero clearance from
property lines as required for the type of construction, and shall have
either a parapet not less than 18 inches above the roof line or roof
sheathing of noncombustible material, or fire retardant treated wood, or
one layer of 5/8-inch type X gypsum board attached to the underside of roof
decking, for not less than a 4 ft width on each side of the exterior
dividing wall, or by a party wall.
406 - EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCY - GROUP E
406.3 - CHILD AND FAMILY CARE FACILITIES The followinq sources also
contain rules and regulations concerninq
family care facilities~ and are enforced
Health Department.
the construction of child and
by the local Fire Official and
Laws of Florida - Chapter 59-1698
Laws of Florida , Chapter 77-620
Florida Statutes - Chapter 402
Florida Statutes - Chapter 633
Florida Administrative Code - 4A-36
Florida Administrative Code - 10M-12
411 - RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY - GROUP R
411.1 - SCOPE
411.1.3 - See Section 506 for building more than four stories in heiqht.
41:2 - STORAGE OCCUPANCY - GROUP S
412.5 - AUTOMOBILE PARKING C~%RAGES
412.5.6 - Automobile parking garages shall be separated from other
occupancies in accordance with 403.
EXCEPTIONS:
~v Separation is not required between a Group R3 building and an
attached garage.
~-~n-garages-used-~or-~he-storage-e~-ne-m~e-than-~eu=-automob~es-o~
trucks-o~-~-~on-er-~ess-capac~y-and-not-exeeed~ng-858-sq-~-a-s~ngke
~kush-~ype-sok~d-core-wood-door-no~-kess-than-~-3~4-~nches-nom~nak
:ODING: Words e~=iekea are deletions; words underlined are additions to
the Standard Building Code, 1991 edition.
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th~ckT-equipped-with-a=se~f-c~os~ng-deviceT-sha~-be-permitted:--When-2he~
doo=way-connec2s-d~rect~¥-with-any-room-~n-which-~here-is-any-direct-~f-~
hea~ng -device -or -gas -~ixture~ -the -door -s~ -sha~ -be -raised -8 -~nc~ 1
minimum-above-~he-garage-~oor= ~
412.5.6.1 Connection of an automobile parking garage with any room in which
there is a fuel-fired appliance shall be by means of a doorway with a
raised sill at least 8 inches above the garage floor or through a vestibule
providing two door separation.
412.5.8 - Garages of Type VI construction shall be permitted for use only
for dead storage and display of automobiles.
EXCEPTION: Garages for TYPe R3 Buildings may be constructed to the
allowable heights and areas in Table 400 for Group S buildings.
CHAPTER 5
SPECIAL OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS
506 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR GROUP B AND GROUP R HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
506.1 - SCOPE
506.1.1 These requirements shall apply to all Group B and Group R
buildings having floor surfaces used for human occupancy located more than
75 50 ft or four stories (~B 15 m) above the lowest level of f~-~.
department vehicle access. Group ~--buildings shall be provided with e~t}i
an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 506.10 o=-a=~
~-re~uge-~c~mpa~men~at~en~-in-eccordance-wi~h-586~9. Group R buildiH'~
shall be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance
with 506.10. ~roup-B-bui~dings-more-than-~R-stor~es-er-~55-~t-~46-m~-h~gh
sha~-be-p~ov~de~-w~%h-an-app~ved-automa~ic-sp~nk~er-sys~em-in-acco~dance
506.9 - AREAS OF REFU~E (COMPARTMENTATION) ALTERNATE (TEXT DELETED FOR
CLARITY)
508 - ACCESSIBILITY FORT HE PHYSIC~r~HANDICAPPED
Bve=y-buikding-or-structu=e-shakk-have-akk-~eveks-and-a=eas-made-access~bke
~o-~he-physica~y-handicapped-in-accerdanee-wi~h-Append~x-M=
EHeEI~T~N~ --When -a -code -~u~isdicticn -is -using -mandated -handicapped
~equ~rements~ Buildings and structures shall be made accessible to the
physically handicapped in accordance with Chapter 553~ Part V~ Florida
Statute.
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~,~ABLE 700 -
PROTECTIVES
CHAPTER 7
FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
NINIMUM FIRE RESISTANCE OF WALLS, PARTITIONS AND OPENING
4. See 702.4.1 and 702.4.2.
CHAPTER 8
APPURTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
O~=~---ASB~ST~S-SH~N~B~S---Asbestos-sh~ng~es-a%tached-2o-sheath~ng-o2her
%hen-wood~-p}ywood-or-R-M-W-par~kckeb~ard-shakk-be-se=ured-wk%h-approve~
me=han~eakky -bend~ng -na~ks -~= -by -c~rros~on -=es~s~an~ -eommon -na~ks -on
sh~ngke-nanking-boa=ds -secu=eky-na~ke~ -%o-each -stud-w~th -~wo-Sd -na~ks?
ex=ep~-tha%-asbes%os-sh~ngkes-may-be-na~ked-~o-each-s%ud-w~th-~ow-8~-na~}s?
excep~-%ha%-asbes%os-sh~ngkes-may-be-a~ached-d~=ec%ky-~o-~kbe=boa=d-na~k
base-shea%h~ng-w~%h-=erros~on-=esks%an~-annuka=-grooved-na~ks=--Asbestos
sh~ngkes-shak}-have-a-m~n~mum-%h~ckness-o{-5~-~n=h=
CHAPTER 9
SPRINKLERS, STANDPIPES AND ALARM SYSTEMS
901 - SPRINKLERS
~01.6 - G;~RAGES - Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in
he following garages:
· Enclosed parking garages ~ver-65-~%-h~gh more than 4 stories or 50-ft
in height or exceeding 10,000 sq ft per floor.
2. Repair garages 2 stories or more high, and exceeding 10,000 sq ft in a
single floor area located below another occupancy.
3. One story repair garages exceeding 15,000 sq ft.
4. Basement garages 5000 sq ft in area or repair garages in a basement
exceeding 2500 sq ft.
5. Garages used for the storage of commercial trucks and having an area
exceeding 5000 sq ft.
6. Bus garages when used as passenger terminals for 4 or more buses or when
used for bus storage or loading of 4 or more buses.
901.7 - OTHER OCCUPANCY SPRINKLER REQUIREMENTS
901.7.2 - GROUP A - BAR~g. ASSEMBLY OCCUPANCY
901.7.2.1.1 An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in
all assembly occupancies having a capacity of 300 persons or meter except
churches~ based on the minimum occupancy load in TABLE-Ii03.1. MINIMUM
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903.2 SMOKE DETECTOR SYSTEMS
903.2.4 - In dwelling and dwelling unitsr smoke detectors shall be hq
wired into an AC electrical power source in all new construction.
monitorized battery power source shall be permitted in existi~n~
construction.
903.2.45 Detectors shall be listed and meet the installation requirements
of NFIP~ 74 and NFtPA 72E.
903.2.5~ Any complete automatic fire alarm system using automatic smoke
detectors shall be installed in accordance with NFiPA 72A and NFiPA 72E.
CHAPTER 11
MEANS OF EGRESS
1103-ARRANGEMENTAND NUMBER OF EXITS
1113 DOORS
1113.1 General
1113.1.7 In group R3 occupancies, a landing shall be provided on the
exterior side of all egress door openings. Landing width shall be no less
than the width of the door it serves and the depth shall not be less than
36 inches. The landing may be one step lower than the inside floor level
but not more than 8 inches lower.
1113.1.~ - Required exit doors shall be openable from the inside with( ;
the use of a key, tool, special knowledge or effort. Manually opera~ {
flush bolts or surface bolts are prohibited. A1 hardware must be dire~u~
acting requiring no more than one operation. Double cylinder dead bolts,
requiring no more than one operation, double cylinder dead bolts,
requiring a key for operation on both sides, are prohibited on required
means of egress doors unless the locking device is provided with a key
which cannot be removed when the door is locked from the inside.
1113.1.8~ - For required width of doorways serving exit stairways and the
exit capacity of doorways, see 1103.3 and 1103.4.
1113.1.910 Special locking arrangements shall be permitted in accordance
with 1119 for the applicable occupancy.
1128.1.1 - mYCEPTION: In storage spaces~ such as mini-warehousesr which
meet all of the following requirements~ overhead doors may be used in lieu
of side swinging as required in Section 1113.
1. Spaces sba1! have a maximum floor area of 200 sq ft.
2. Buildings and grounds are continuously supervised.
3. Space is for dead storage only~ occupancy of any other type is not
permitted.
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CHAPTER 12
NINI)~.IM DESIGN LOADS
1203 - LIVE LOADS
1203.6 - ROOF LIVE LOADS TABLE 1203.6
TABLE 1203.6
MINIMUM ROOF LIVE LOAD
(Pounds per square foot of horizontal projection)
Tributary Loaded Areas in Square Feet
For Any Structural Member
Roof Slope 0-200 201-600 over 600
Flat or rise less than 4 ~8 30 ~6 24 ~ 18
inches per foot
Arch or dome with rise less
than 1/8 of span
Rise 4 inches per foot to ~6 24 ~4 21 ~ 1--8
less than 12 inches per
foot
Arch or dome with rise 1/8
of span to less than 3/8 of
span
Rise 12 inches per foot and ~ 1-8 ~ 18 ~ 1-8
greater
Arch or dome with rise 3/8
of span or greater
Awnings except cloth covered 5 5 5
Greenhouses, lath houses and 10 10 10
agricultural buildings
1205 - WIND LOADS
1205.1 APPLICATION
Ail buildings, structures and parts thereof shall be designed to withstand
the appropriate wind loads prescribed herein. Decreases in wind loads
shall not be made for the effect of shielding by other structure. Wind
pressures on-bu~ngs-~n-~85?~-en~-~85~3 shall be assumed to act normal
to the surfaces considered. W~nd-~o=ces-on-o~heE-st~ucture-~n-~85;4-sha~
be-app~ed-as-no%ed-~n-Tab~es-~85v4A-~h~eu~h-~85~4P~
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1205.1.1 Determinatlo~ of Wind
structure shall be determined
provisions of ASCE 7. EXCEPTIONS=
1. Provisions of 1205.2, or 1205.3
2:---Wind-tunne~-tests-in-a¢cordan~e-with-i205=5=
~=2. Wind tunnel tests together with applicable sections
1205.3.
3. Compliance with prescriptive standards listed
1205.1.5.
Forces. Wind forces on every building
by ene -o6 -the -~okkow~ng
of 1205.2 or
in Section
1205.1.2 Limitations
1205.1.2.1 Mixing of provisions from ASCE 7 and 1205.2 or 1205.3
k~057~ shall not be permitted.
1205.1.2.2 Provision~ of 1205.2 and 1205.3 and-}205=4 do not apply to
buildings or structures having unusual geometric shapes, response
characteristics or site locations for which channeling effects or buffeting
in the wake of upwind obstructions may warrant special consideration. For
these cases, wind loads shall be based on ~$5=5 wind tunnel tests or
nationally recognized data.
1205.1.5 Compliance with either of the following prescriptive standards
shall be considered as prima facie evidence of compliance with Section 1205
for Group R3 buildings. The construction of building types shall ~._
limited by the scope of the individual prescriptive standard. Mixinqi ~
techniques or provisions between different standards is not permitt~ ~
Specific features of a buildinq~ however~ which fall outside the scope o~a
prescriptive standard may be given individual engineering attention, in
accordance with Section 1205.1.1 numbers 1 and 2~ subject to aDDroval o~
the Building Official.
SBCCI - Deemed-To-Comply Standard, SSTD 10-90.
Building Code Advisory Board~ Minimum Structural Requirements For
One and Two Family Dwellinqs~ 7/12/89.
NOTE: See local Coastal Construction for special requirements in the
Coastal Construction Control Zone~ F.S. Chapter 161.
1205.2 Buildings 60 Ft High or Less
1205.2.1 Sco~e. Th~s-se=~en-de~nes Procedures %hat in 1205.2 shall be
used for determining and applying wind pressures in the design of buildings
with flat, single sloped, hipped and gable shaped roofs whose mean roof
heights do-not exceed neither 60 ft nor the least horizontal dimension of
the building.
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Bui~dings-wi2h-arched-~ee~s-sha~=Be~desigaed-in-accordanee-w~th-wind-~oad
~ ~rovisiens-ef-AS~E-~
.205.2.~2 Wind Pressures
1205.2.2.1 Structural members, cladding, fasteners and systems providing
for the structural integrity of the building shall be designed for the
velocity pressures from Table 1205.2A using Figure 1205, multiplied by the
appropriate pressure coefficient from Tables 105.2B and 1205.2C and Figures
1205.2C to 1205,2E and by the appropriate use factor from Table 1205.
Coefficients given in 1205.2 include a gust factor and thus do not
correspond to coefficients used in many other sources. Mixing of
coefficients and dynamic pressures from different sources shall not be
permitted.
1205.2.2.2 Members that
system and as components
cases.
act as both part of the main wind force resisting
and claddinq shall be designed for separate load
~eS?~?~?*--~n%ernak-pressure-eoe~Eieien~s-eE-~$=~-have-been-cembined-with
apprepriate--ex~ernai--coe~icien~s--~e--genera~e--~he--ori~ca~--~oad--~or
enokosed-buiid~ngs~--~n~ernak -pressure-coefficients-e~ -~$=6 -and-8=~ -are
re~iected-in-~akues-~or-~he-ma~n-wind-feree-resis~ng-sys~em-~or-par~aik¥
eno~esed-bu~dings~--Ooe~ieien~s-~er-epen-bu~idings-inolude-con~ribu~ien
~rom-bo~h-upper-and-kower-surfacesv
.~205.2.3 Special Definitions
iNCLOSED BUILDING - a structure that encloses a space with -openings
'~Histributed-~hroughou%-the-buikding-enVelepe-sueh-~hat-~he-structure'does
not -quakify and does not have openings that qualify it as a partially
enclosed or open building.
OPEN BUILDING - a structure eensis~ing-enky-oi-reo~-sur{aces-supperted-by
ookumns-and-besms7-wi~heu~-wakk-surfaees= having all walls at least 80%
open.
OPENINGS - Windows, doors, skylights or other apertures in the building
envelope (roof and exterior wall surfaces) that are not designed as
components and cladding.
PARTIALLY ENCLOSED BUILDING - a building in which ~h~ -~ation -of -to%ak
openings-in-the-dem~nan~'wa~-~e-~he-gress-wa~i-area-sa~s~es-~he
{ok~ewing-eendi~ient the total area of openings in a wall or wall and roof
that receives positive external pressure exceeds the sum of the areas of
openings for the balance of the building envelope (walls and roof) and
exceeds 5% of the area of that wall or wall and roof and the openings in
the balance of the building envelope do not exceed 20% as
following equations:
expressed by the
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where-Ae---sum-e{-open~ngs-~n-dom~nant-wakk
Ag---gross-area-e~-dom~nant-wakk
---sum-06 -epen~ngs-~n-remaining-bu~kd~ng -envekepe-%wakes-and
surface~
At---sum-e{-gr~sS~areas-e{-rema~n~ng-bu~kd~ng-envekope
The -dominant -wakk -~s -de~ned -as -the -wakk -containing -the -kargest
percentage -06 -openings= --~pen~ng -used -to -compute -Ao -and -Ak -are
openkngs-tha~,were-not-des~gned-as-components-and-ckadd~ng?
Ao ~ 0.05 Ag and Ao ~ Aoi/Agi · 0.20 where,
Ao= the total area of openings in a wall or wall and roof that
receives positive external pressure~ in sq ft
Ag = the gross area of that wall or wall or wall and roof in which Ao
is identified, in sq ft
Aol= the sum of the areas of openings in the building envelope (walls
and roof) not including Ao~ in sq ft
Ag~= the sum of the qross surface areas of the building envelope
(walls and roof) not including Aqi in sq ft
MAIN WIND FORCE RESISTING SYSTEM (MWFRS) - an assemblage of major
structural elements assigned to provide support for secondary members and
claddinq. The system primarily receives wind loading from more than one
surface. ~
COMPONENTS AND CLADDING structural elements that are either direc~ [
loaded by the wind or receive wind loads originating at relatively cld~=e
locations and that transfer these loads to the main wind force resisting
system.
T~B~T~Y -AR~A-- -that -portk~n -~ -the -sur~a~e -area -receiving -w~nd -koads
assigned -~e -be -supper%ed -by -the -structura~ -ekement -cons~dered= --For -a
rec~angukar-tr~bu~az.f-area~-~he-w~dth-e~-the-area-need-not-be-~ess-than-one
th~rd-the-kength-o~-the-areav--Re~er-~-}R85v~=~-and-}~85v~v4v
EFFECTIVE WIND AREA FOR COMPONENTS AND CLADDING - the tributary area of the
structural el~m-nt considered, but need not be less than one-third the
square of the span.
1205.2.3.4 Monoslo~e Roofs. Pressure coefficients GCp for monoslope roofs
shall be taken from Figure 120§.2D for roof slopes between 0~ and from
Figures 1205.2F and 1205.2G for roof slopes greater than 3~.
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FIG. 1205.2F
1992 REVISIONS
-0,2
10 20 $0 1002.00 5001O00
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FIG. 1205.2G
1992 REVIS ONS
-3.6
RbOF'--
--;~.0 J-~.
-~-~ \
-2.0
--1~
-1.0
~ WIND ~
1
I
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· 1205.2.4 ~2~5~2v2 Hain W/nd Force Resisting Systems (~/FRS). ~xterna~
?mressure coefficients GCp for all wind loading actions arising from
:ombining loads acting simultaneously on more than one surface shall be
[etermined by 1205.2.24. Bes~gn-~oads-for-studs?-rafters-and-trusses-shakk
me -based -on-the -~r~bu~ary -areas -of-the -members -prov~ed -the -~add~ng-~s
~apab~e-o~-d~s~r~bu~ng-the-~oad-among-the-members=
1205.2.4.1 *~05=~v~ End Zones. The width of "X" end zones as shown in
Figures 1205.2B1 and 1205.2B2 shall be twice the value of Z as determined
in 1205.2.~.1 or 20 feet, whichever is greater. For one and two family
dwellings, openings shall be permitted in end zones of widths up to 20
feet, provided property consideration is given to the required design wind
loads. For framed buildings whose end bay spacings are greater than or
equal to twice the value of Z as determined in 1205.2.~.1, the entire
extra load for the end zone may be allocated entirely to the end frame.
1205.2.4.2 *~572=~=2 Applicability of Coefficients. Pressure coefficient
GCp for the main wind force resisting system shall be taken from Table
1205.2B or 1205.2C and applied as shown in Figures 1205.2B1 and 1205.2B2
and as specified in 1205.2.2. Where more than one load case exists,
buildings shall be designed for all load cases.
1205.2.4.3 ~05=~=~=9 Overhand Coefficients. The pressure coefficients
GCp to be used for the effects of roof overhangs on MWFRS for each of the
load cases and windward and leeward surfaces shall be as indicated in Table
105.2D. Roof overhang members shall be desiqned in accordance with
~205.2.5.
~205.2.5 1205.2.3 Componente and Cladding. Eaternak-pressure-coeffkc~ents
-for -a~ -w~nd -~oad~ng -actions -no~ -~nc~uded -under -~85=~=~ -sha~k -be
determ~ned--by--~85=~=~=---For--par~akky--enckosed--bu~kdkngsT--pos~tkve
eoeff~c~ents-shakk-be-~ncreased-by-8=~-and-negat~ve-coeff~c~ents-sha}~-be
~nereased-by-$=4-%~n-absokute-sense~= Pressure coefficients GCp for wind
loadinq actions on components and claddinq shall be determined from Fiqures
1205.2C~ 1205,2D and 20§.2E¢ based on effective wind area.
1205.2.5.1 ~05=~?~?, Edge Strips. The width of the edge strips Z for
walls and roofs es-shown-~n-P~gure-~O5~?-~$5=~B-end-~857~ shall be
determined by the smaller of 10% of the least horizontal dimension of the
building or 40% of the eave height, but not less than the larger of 4% of
the least horizontal dimension of the building or 3 ft (914 nun).
1205.2.5.2 ~057E=9=2 Walls
1. Pressure coefficients GCp for components and cladding of walls
shall be taken from Figure 1205.2C according to their tributary
effective wind areas and applied to the corresponding regions of the
building as shown in Figure 1205.2C.
2. Coefficients taken from Figure 1205.2C may be reduced 10% if the
angle of the roof is no greater than 10~.
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Bv--Bes~gn-~eads-~e~-st~ds-sha~-be-based-en-the
wa~s-previded-the-wa~&-pane~s-are-capa~e-e~-d~s~ribating-the-P-~id
ameng-~he-st~dsv
~= Pressure coefficients GCp for components and cladding of roofs
that-s~epe-}6~-or-iess-frem-~he-herizontak shall be taken from Figure
1205.2D and 1205.2E. ac=ord~ng-te-the~=-tributar¥-areas-and-app~ed-t~
the -Corresponding -regions -o~ -the -bu~kding -os -shown? --Simikar~y~
pressure-coefficients-669-{er-=eof-ang}es-greater-than _~6a-and-not
exceeding-~5~-shakk-be-taken-from-F~gure-&~85v~E-and-appkied-to-the
corresponding -regions -of -the -bui}ding -as -shown-in -Figure -i~$SviHv
Pressure coefficients for roof angles greater than 45° shall be based
on nationally recognized data.
~v --Besign -koads -for -rafters -and -trusses -sha~k -be -based -on -the
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TABLE 1205~B GCi:) COEFFICIENTS FOR MWFflS
PROVIDING RESISTANCE IN TRANSVERSE DIRECTION1
TABLE 1205.2C GCD COEFFICIENTS FOR MWFRS
PROVIDING RESISTANCE IN LONGITUDINAl. D!REC'~'ION
(ALL ROOF ANGLES)~
6.11 -0.70 .-O.70 ,hi.4t,~ O.OQ ,.O.?O -O.?O ,,84H. J,~ O.CX3
Pm'liaJlly
Enclosed
Op4*n
1991 SBCCl Bluebooko
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FIG. 1205.2C
1992 REVISIONS
-2.0
-1~
-1.6
--1.4
--1~
-1.0--
4.6
OCp_o.4
-o~
0
o~
0.4
0.6
O~
1,0
1.6
2.0
10 20 .SO 100200 5001000
:24
I
~x_ 3o~3 3o0~
I~®~1111111t111111111~
I~lllll~lJ'141~lllllltlllltlll° i
FIG.
1992
1205,2D
REVISIONS
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FIG. 1205.2E
1992 REVISIONS
-3.0
-~.m I RbOF' .~--~
--2.2
OCp -1.~
--1.~
EFF~ WIND ~ (~q.~)
10' < a_~ 30'
--3.0
-2., I O'~HA~N¢'--
--~4 ~ aD
-2.0
-1.8 ~
--1.6
GCp _~.4
-i-2 ~ ond~
-1.0
-0.8
-0.~
-0.2
E~C~ WIND ~ (sq.R.)
--1.1
-1.4/
-1.2
-1.0
-0.8 --
-0.~
0
0,4
0.8
2.C
10 20 50 1O02O0 50O 1000
EFFECTIVE WIND AREA (sM.ft.)
30' < a ~. 4.5'
--1.6:
--1.4
--1.2
-1.0
--0.8
OCp -o.e
--0°4
-0.2
0
O.2
0.~.
0.6
10 20 5O 1OO2O0 5OO1000
EFFECIWE WIND AREA (sq.ft.)
-M- ·
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NOTES TO ACCOMPANY'TABLES 1205.2B, 1205.2C
AND FIGURES 1205.2B1, 1205,2B2
(No change to notes 1-10)
11. Wfnd-generakky -parakkek -re -r~dge?-coefficient -to-be -a99k~e~-to -the
effect~ve-sokkd-areo-ef-the-f~=st-f=ame-preje=ted-onto-a-vert~ca}-gkene=
~oeff~o~ent-~s-based-on-8=}-&-8=B?-8=8~-H~B?-N-5= Coefficient to be applied
to the windward side of the effective solid area of every vertical surfacn
exposed to the wind.
(No change to remainder of notes)
~Sv~'-Eu~d~n~s-More-Than-6e-P~-H~gh
(Delete section without substitution)
CHAPTER 13
FOU-~DATIONS
1302 - FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATIONS
1302.2 - SOILS INVESTIGATION
1302.2.1 - PLAIN CONCRETE MASONRY OR TIMBER FOOTINGS - Footings shall be so
designed that the allowable bearing capacity of the soil is not exceeded.
If structural pka~n concrete, masonry or timber footings are used, they
[~qhall rest on undisturbed or minimum 98 9--5% compacted soil of uniform
[ensity and thickness.
~ ~302.2.2 - QUESTIONABLE SOILS - Where the bearing capacity of the soil is
not definitely known or is in question, the Building Official may require
load tests or other adequate proof as to the permissible safe bearing
capacity at that particular location. To -determine -the -safe -bearing
oopao~y -of -se~7 -~t -sha~ -be -tes~e~ -e~ -such -~o~at~ns -end -~eve~s -as
con~t~ons-war=ant~-by-k~ad~ng-an-area-not-kess-than-4-sq-~t-to-not-kess
~han-tw~ce-~he-max~mum-bear~ng-~apa~ty-des~red-f~r-use=--Such-d~ub~e-~oad
shakk-be-susta~ned-by-~he-so~k-fo=-a-pe=~d-of-not-kess-than-48-h~u=s-w~th
net-add~t~onak-se~kemen~-~ak~ng-pkaceT-~n-e=~er-tha~-su=h-des~=ed-bear~ng
capacity-may-be-used? Examinations of subsoil conditions shall be made in
accordance with Section 1302.2.7 at the expense of the owner~7-when-deem~
ne=essary-by-~he-Bu~kd~ng-Sf~=~a~7
1302.2.7 - SOIL TESTS - All soil tests as required in 1302.2.2 shall bo
made in accordance with this section. Tests shall be certified by an
engineer so registered in the State of Florida. The certification shall
bear the signature and seal of the engineer certifying the test,
1302.2~.?.~ - All test shall be substantiated by data which is in accordancm
with A.S.T.M. or A.A.S.H.O. standards and so noted.
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1302.2.'7.2
information:
Ail soil tests shall contain the following minimal-
ft penetration test to determine basic soil bearing capac~ ~
in TABLE-1302.2.7.3 shall be done in accordance
1. Standard 15
as required
ASTM-D-1586 or ASTM-D-3441.
2. Soil profiles of. the supplemental 10 ft auqers as required in
T~nT.~-1302.2.7.3 MINIMUM FREQUENCY OF SOIL TE~ in order to verify
uniformity of materials.
3. The minimum safe bearing value of the soil.
4. If deleterious material ( muck, silt, trash, etc.) must be removed, the
report shall contain detailed specifications for removal, disposal,
classification of new fill material, test control for backfillinq and any
other special requirements as may be necessary.
5. If piling iS recommended~ it shall be so stated along with the
appropriate piling specifications.
6. Should additional fill be required with in the boundary of the
structured specifications shall include the proper clearing, grubbing,
placement and compaction of new fill.
1302.2.7.3 - F~QUENCY OF TESTS The frequency of tests shall be in
accordance with T~L~-1302.2.7.3 M~MUM FREqUENCY OF SOIL TESTS.
(Underlining deleted for clarity)
TABLE - 1302.2.7.3 ~
MINIMUM FREQUENCY OF SOIL TEST1
TYPE LOT 10 ft AUGER2 15it PENETRATION~
Residential4 isolated 3 12
Residential up to 5 adjacent 4 1 every 3rd3
Residential over 5 adjacent5 2 1 every 4th3
Ail others6 I
4
3.
4.
5.
be determined by the engineer.
6. Testing will be determined
practice.
Frequency of test per lot unless otherwise stated.
Located at each corner as remote as possible from each other and within
ft of building line.
Located at the approximate center of the structure.
Residential includes 1~2 and 3 family dwellings.
Residential developments may test on a site basis with the frequency to
by accepted engineering standards and
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1401.5
- WATER
MASONRY CONSTRUCTION
1401 - GENERAL
STOP - Where exterior hollow masonry units bear on
a 1 1/2 inches recess or other effective water stop, aa
Building Official, shall be provided to prevent water
CHAPTER 16
CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
concrete surface~
approved by the
intrusion.
1603.7.1.1 - Samples for strength tests of each class of concrete placed
each day shall be taken not less than once a day, nor less than once for
each ~58 50 cu yd. of-¢oncrete-nor-~ess-~han-once-~or-each-588e-sq-~-o~
sur~ace-area-~or-s~abs-or-wa~sr
1606.3.3 - Conduits, pipes, and sleeves passing through a slab, wall, or
beam shall not impair significantly the strength of the construction.
Voids larqer than 3 inches outside diameter shall not be permitted in
minimum size exterior perimeter beams, unless specifically detailed by a
design professional.
CHAPTER 17
wOOD CONSTRUCTION
1703 - PROTECTION AGAINST DECAY AND TERMITES
J03.1.1.4 Ail wood cominq in contact with any concrete
~hether exterior or interior~ shall be approved naturally
pressure treated wood.
or masonry
durable or
1703.1.3.1 - Termite treatment of soil for slabs of structures on grad~
required prior to placinq concrete.
1703.2.5 - CLEARANCE BETWEEN SIDING AND EARTH Clearance between wood
siding and earth on the exterior of a building shall be not less than 6
inches excepe -whe=e -s~d~ng? -shea%h~ng -and -wakk -~ram~ng -a=e -of -approved
pressu=e-~ree~ed-w~od-o~-app=oved-na%ura~y-du=ab~e-w~d. All siding shall
be installed in accordance with the manufacturers specifications.
1703.4 SLABS
1703.4.1 - Sleepers, sills and sole plates on a concrete or masonry slab
wh~ch-~s-~n-d~=e=~-cen~ac~-w~h-ea=eh shall be approved naturally durable
Or pressure treated wood.
1703.5 WALLS
1703.5,2 - Wood furring strips or other wood framing members attached
directly to %he-~n%er~o=-e~-ex~er~o= masonry or concrete walls bekow-grade
shall be approved naturally durable or pressure treated wood.
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?~B~.;. 1706 · 6A
TABLE 1706.6A - ALLOWABLE SPANS FOR PLYWOOD FLOOR AND ROOF SHEATH::
CONTINUOUS OVER TWO OR MORE SPANS AND FACE GRAIN PERPENDICULAR TO SUPPOR!
Roof Floor
Maximum Span Load (psf) Maximum Span
(in) Total Live (in)
Load Load
Panel Panel Edges
Span Thickness Blocked
Rating (in) or other Edges
Support Unblocked
~8 ...... 5~6 ~ .......... ~ ~35 .... ~38 ...... e
.... 5/ 67-3/8 .......... se ..... 65 ...... e
.... 5/~67-3~8 ~e .......... ~e ~e ..... 55 ...... e
~4~8 ...... 3~8 ~4= ......... ~8 68 ..... 45 . ..... 8
24/0 15/32, 1/2 24/ 24 60 45 ~5
32/16 15/32, 5/8 32 28 60 45 1
40/20 19/32, 7/8 40 32 40~ 35~ 205,6
48/24 23/32, 7/8 48 36 40J 35J 24 ,,--
1. These values apply for Structural I and II,C-D Sheathing and C-C gra~
only. Spans shall be limited to values shown because of possible effect of
concentrated loads. Edges may be blocked with lumber or other approved type
of edge support.
2. Span Rating appears on all panels in construction grades listed in
footnote 1.
3. For roof live load of 40 psf or total load of 55 psf, decrease spans by
13% or use panel with next greater Span Rating.
4. Plywood edges shall have approved tongue and groove joints or shall be
supported with blocking, unless 1/4 inch minimum thickness underlayment or
1 1/2 incheS approved cellular or lightweight concrete is used installed,
or finished floor is ~4 25/32 inches wood strip. Allowable uniform load
based on deflection of 1/360 of span is 165 psf.
5. May be 24 inches if 25/32 inches wood strip flooring is installed at
right angles to joists.
6. For joists spaced 24 inches o.c. plywood sheathing with Span Ratings
numbers 40/20 or greater can be used for subfloors when supporting 1 1/2
inches lightweight concrete.
7. In no case shall any roof sheathinq be less than 32/16 15/32 inches
plywood in spans 16 inches or more on center. Blockinq or clips are
required for less than 19/32 inches thick plywood sheathinq.
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1707 - VERTICAL FRANING
~707.1 - EXTERIOR WAt.t. FRAMING - Studs in one-and-two story buildings shall
~e not less than 2 x 4 with the wide face perpendicular to wall. In
~hree-story buildings, studs in first story shall be not less than 3 x 4 or
2 x 6. Studs shall be spaced not more than the following:
Lateral Supporting roof Supporting 1 Supporting 2
Stud Unsupported & ceiling only floor roof & floors roof &
Size Stud Height (inches) ceiling ceiling
(inches) (feet) (inches) (inches)
2X4 10 24 16 16 -
3X4 10 24 24 16
2X5 10 24 24 -
2X6 10 24 24 16
EXCEPTION: 2 x 4 studs in all exterior walls or in any bearing partition
shall be spaced not more than 16 inches on center.
1707.2 - BRACING OF EXTERIOR STUD WALLS
~1707.2.3 - Sheathing shall be applied on the exterior walls of Type VI
~uildings~ m~re-~han-one-st~ry-in-height~-excep~-when'back-p~as~ered-s~u~
:onstru~on-~s-used~
1708.1 - CEILING JOIST AND RAFTER FRAMING
1708.I.9 - Where ends of rafters are not nailed to ridge boards, band
joists~ or similar framinq members the ends of the- rafters shall be
supported laterally be solid blockinq or diagonal bracinq.
1708.~.10 - Overhang at gable ends a maximum of 6 inches
without suppOrting structural members.
are permitted
1708.4 - ROOF SHEATHING
1708.4.1 - Ail rafters and roof joists shall be covered with sheathing as
follows:
I. Lumber, solid sheathing of wood boards 5/8-in (net) minimum thick, or
space sheathing of wood boards 3/4-in (net) minimum thick.
2. plywood applied in accordance with TABLE-1706.6A, 1708.4A, and nailed in
accordance with TABLE 1705.1.
3. Fiberboard insulating roof deck not less than 1-inch nominal thickness.
4. Par~icleboard aP~ied-~n-a~rdan~e-w~h-~he-l~r~siens-~-TAB~.E-~88=4B
and -naiked -+~ -accor~an=e -with -TAB~.m. -~85~ shall not be used as roof
sheathinq.
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1708.6 - ANCHORAGE OF ROOF FRA~ING .TO ~SONRY N,t~S
1708.6.1 - All wood roof members shall be securely fastened to exteri ~
walls with approved hurricane anchors or clips.
CI'IAP~ER 28
ALUMINU~ CONSTRUCTION
2801.1 - PERMITS - A permit shall be obtained for all aluminum structures
and buildings. Plans and specifications necessary to determine the
location~ methods of attachment~ materials~ power meter location ano
electrical feed drop shall be submitted with the permit application. A
separate permit shall not be required for screen walls in buildings of new
construction if completely detailed on the permitted plans. Ail plans and
specifications shall be prepared and' signed and sealed by a Florida
Registered Engineer unless product approval has been recommended a~
provided for in Section 102.7~ Alternate Methods and Materials.
2802 STRUCTURAL ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION
The design, fabrication and assembly of structural aluminum for buildings
or structures shall conform to Specifications for Aluminum Structures,
Aluminum Construction Manual, Section 1, of the Aluminum Association. The
use of aluminum alloys not listed in the Manual shall be permitted provided
their standard of performance is not less than those required in the Manual
and the performance is substantiated to the satisfaction of the Building
Official. Ail structural design shall be in accordance with Chapter
the Standard Building Coder as amended.
2802.1 - All design will be subject to the following special provisions:-~-
1. Sheet metal screws may be used only for connections of seconuary
members. Ail primary members will be connected with bolts; pop rivets oz
other positive connectors.
2. Sheet metal screws may be utilized only in shear. Any connectors in
tension shall be bolted or secured with positive connectors.
3. Ail connector devices shall be rated by load testing by an apDroved
testing laboratory or as listed in the manufacturers certified published
data.
4. Prefabricated wall and roof panels shall comply with all the provisions
of Chapter 25 of this code.
5. All solid roof syst~m~ shall be desiqned for a minimum 30 psf live load.
6. All buildings and structures shall be designed to resist uplift. In
case of placement on existing slabs and foundations~ sufficient informatio~L
and calculations shall be provided by the design engineer to verify
ability of the slab or foundation to resist uplift loads,
7. Cables are not permissible as required structural suDDorts.
8. Connections to existing walls and/or roofing systems shall be supported
by specific calculations for each case to verify the ability of th=
existing buildinq or structure to support the additional load. A minimum z
inches nominal wood fascia or sub-fascia properly anchored to the
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supporting structure shall be required t° support an aluminum building or
r ~tructure when connecting to a wood roof system.
~. All exterior screen walls shall be set back a minimum of 2 inches from
':he edge of the support slab.
10. Foundations shall be designed in accordance with Chapter 13 of the
Standard Building Code~ as amended.
CHAPTER 32
INST~t,t,qTION OF ROOF COVERINGS
3202.1.3 - For new
minimum 1/4 inch/ft
are to be installed.
construction lOw slope roofs shall be desiqned for a
slope unless specific water retaining roof materials
This section does.not apply to reroofing/recovering.
3202.1.4 In order to demonstrate compliance with Chapter 12~ roofing
systems shall be tested for wind uplift pressure criteria in accordance
with FM 4470~ UL 580 or other criteria acceptable to the Building Official.
3202.1.5 In order to offset the effects of Palm Beach County being
located in a hiqh wind reqion~ all roofing systems shall be installed in
accordance with the manufacturers recommendation for high wind regions. In
the absence of a manufacturers recommendation for asphalt or fiberglass
shinqles~ such shingles shall be installed with not less than 6 fasteners.
3202.2.2 - The base layer shall be a minimum of ~ 3/4-inch Class A
F~.nsulation shakk-be installed over metal decking when-a-=~of-c~ve~ng
~nsta~ked subject to the insulation manufacturer's flute span table. · The
~ )ottom layer of insulation shall be mechanically fastened.
3202.3 - Fasteners
3202.3.1 NaiZs, clips or similar fastening devices shall be hot dipped
galvanized, stainless steel, non-ferrous metal, or other corrosion
resistant material compatible with the metal it penetrates.
3202.3.3 - The composition flashing should be mechanically attached using
suitable manufacturer-approved fasteners spaced app=ox~me~e~y a maximum 8
inches on center?and 1 inch minimum from top edge of flashing sheet.
3202.3.4 - The underlayment shall be fastened to the roof sheathing either
with 1 inch solid cap-head nails or nails driven throuqh 1 5/8 inch tin
tags in staggered double rows 12 inches on center along center of sheet~ ]~
inches on center along all head laps, and a minimum of four nails along
side laps.
3202.4 Replacement
Not more than 25% of the roof covering of a building shall be replaced or
recovered in any period of 12 months unless the entire roof covering i-~
made to conform with the requirements of this Chapter, as well as Chapters
7 and 12.
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Also see Section 603, Standard Mechan'ical code
~R84=~=R -- -47~ -p~tch -%~ -~87~ -p~%ch= --Vnde=~aymen~ -shakk -be -type -~5
as ha~t sa~a~e~_n~npe~era%ed-~e~%-app~ed-sh~n~e-~ash~n~-pa~a~e~-~
P - - -' s- 5~-mm
and-s~e~n~-~om-~he-eave-and-~apped ~ ~n~he (
necessa~¥-2o-he~d-~n-P~a~e~
~itted ~___phalt and Fi~rqlass Shin~9~_~P.~ica~l°n and
Un--~a~ment.
3204.2.1
Required
?ABLE 3204,2.1
pE~T~TED ~,~PH~T & FIB~R-~]%~ ~T~G~E APPLICATION
(Underlining Deleted for Clarity)
3204.2.3 - Asphalt shingles shall be Zastened and cemented at all valleys,
rakes, penetrations, and all vertical projections. Eaves must be cemented
~= and the metal eave drip shall be installed over un, e= the felt.
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3207.3.1.6 - Curb Mou~ted Skylights, HOOd Vents, Turbines. Any curb
c.~reater than 48 30 inches (~}9 750 mm) wide requires a cricket on the
:idge side of the curb to divert the water to the side pan flashing.
~pecial consideration should be given for larger widths and long rafter
Lengths above skylights or chimneys. A minimum 12 inch (305 mm) width of
lead shall be installed at the eave end of curb, trimmed as necessary to
insure water shedding capabilities on top of the field tile. It shall be
secured with roofing nails 6 inches (152 mm) o.c., with nails covered by
the skylight/hood vent flange, lead shall be continued on both sides of
the curb working up toward ridge, trimmed as necessary to insure water
shedding capabilities onto the field tile. It shall be secured with
roofing nails 6 inches (152 mm) o.c. The ridge end of the curb shall be
installed with a minimum of 1 24 inch (610 mm) width of lead extending over
the course of tile abutting the top of the curb and under the second course
of tile at the top of the curb or lead shall be extended under both courses
of the tile at the top of curb. Lead shall be folded to create a 1-inch
(25 mm) water diverter at the top and sides of the 24-inch (610 mm) lead
saddle. All nail penetrations, lead/skylight or hood vent joints shall be
sealed with approved sealant or caulk.
3208.1.1 Wood shingles and shakes used as roof covering shall comply with
the requirements of this section and shall be of one of the following
materials:
1. Wood shingles of naturally durable wood? --These -sh~ngkes -muse
shall be No. 1, 2, or 3 grades~ and hip and ridge units shall be No. 1
or 2 grades. Shingles and hip and ridge units shall be manufactured
in accordance with the grading rules of the Cedar Shake and Shingle
Bureau.
2. Wood shakes of naturally durable wood=--These-shakes-mus~ shall be
No. i grade, and hip and ridge units shall be No. I or 2 grades.
Shakes and hip and ridge units shall be manufactured in accordance
with the grading rules of the Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau.
3. Taper-sawn shakes of naturally durable wood=--These-~aper -sawn
shakes-mus~ shall be No. 1 or 2 grades, and hip and ridge units shall
be No. i or 2 grades. Shakes and hip and ridge units shall b~
manufactured in accordance with the grading rules of the Cedar Shake
and Shingle Bureau.
4. Preservative treated taper-sawn shakes of Southern Yellow Pine=
These -shakes -mus~ shall be of No. i or 2 grades manufactured in
accordance with the grading rules of the Forest Products Laboratory of
the Texas Forest Service. These shakes shall be preservative treated
in accordance with AWPA
Each bundle of shakes or shingles shall be identified by a label of an
approved grading or inspection agency.
3209.1 - SpecificatiOns
Specifications of any manufacturer whose systems are bondable or
guaranteed, whether or not such bond or guarantee is to be issued, shall be
deemed to meet the requirements of this chapter, provided they do not
.... :onflict with the requirements o~-~he-~re-~m~s~ of Chapter 7 and 12
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3209.6 - Surface Treatmpnt
Flood coatings, protective/reflective coatings, aggregates and ot~r
surface treatments shall be installed in accordance with manufacture= ~
requirements. Aggregate materials shall be embedded in a flood coat of ~ ~
bitumen (not mopped and shall not be used on roof slopes greater than 3:~.
Aggregate shall comply with ASTM D 1863 or local codes. The aggregate
shall be clean and dry enough to adhere to the hot bitumen flood coat when
installed.
3212.4 - Precautions
The manufacturer's published installations and details shall be strictly
adhered to and a copy of the instructions shall be available at all times
on the job site during installation. Special attention should be paid to
adherence to Section 3202.1.3.
3213 RBR~P~N6 REPLACEMENT/RECOVERING
3213.1
3213.1.1 For
shall apply:
Installation'
the purposes
REROOFING the process of
system.
RECOVERING - the
practice of
the removal of the existing roof)
RBR~M~P~N~
membrane,
system.
REPLACEMENT
repairing any
of this section, the following definitions
recoverinq or replacinq an existinq roofing
preparing the old roof surface (as opposed to
and installing a new roof system.
the practice of removing the existing roof~.~_~
damaged substrate, and installing a new roofing
3213.1.2 - The structural roof components to which the roofing system is to
be applied shall be capable of supporting the roof system, ancillary
material, and equipment loads that will be encountered in any reroofing/
~ecover~ng operation. Any structurally damaged roof components, e.g., roof
deck, sheathing, rafters and joists shall be repaired in such a manner
which maintains the structural integrity of the component and roofing
system.
3213.1.3 Re~ng Replacement rather than recovering shall be utilized
in the following cases:
1. When the -~kd existinq roofing or insulation is water soaked or
deteriorated to the point that it is not suitable as a roof base for
additional roofing.
2. When blisters exist in any roofing, unless blisters are cut or
scraped open and nailed down before applying additional roofing.
3. When the existing roof surface is gravel or the like, unless the
gravel shall be thoroughly removed or all loose gravel removed and an
approved base material installed before applying additional roofing.
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4. When existing roof is s~a~e -er -bhe -~ke~ rigid tile or rigid
shingle.
5. When sheathing or supports are deteriorated to the point that the
roof structural system is not substantial enough to support
recovering.
6. When existing roof has two or more applications of any type roofing
material. Conformance with this item shall make ~e~ replacement
mandatory.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. When the structural deck is concrete and the existing roof is
firmly attached to the deck then the roof shall be removed down
to a m~m~m maximum of three plies of moisture free felts.
2. When otherwise approved by the Building Official.
7. Wood shingles or shakes shall not be placed over more than one
application of wood or asphalt shingles. Wood shingles or shakes
shall be permitted to be place over existing shakes when installed in
accordance with Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau recommendations.
8. Wood shakes may be installed over not more than one existing wood
shingle roof.
3214.1.1 - Ail metal flashing installed east of Federal Highway U.S. #1
~shall!be a minimum of 16 ounce copper or 26 gauge stainless steel.
3214.~.2 - Intersection of Flat Low slope and Pitched Roof. Whenever flat
and pitched roofs meet or intersect, a flashing not less than 8 inch wide
is required. See TABLE - 3214.3.2 VAL~.RY LI~ING AND FLASHING MATF~eIALS.
3214.1.3 - Wall to roof intersection flashing shall extend 5 inch up the
wall and a minimum 4 inch onto the roof.
3214.2 - Rigid Shingle Roof Coverings
3214.2.1 - Flash and counterflash with sheet metal~ or approved non-metal
material in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
3214.2.1.1 - Metal flashing shall be installed in accordance with the
folloWing:
Drip edge and break metal (where change in slope occurs) may be any
metal permitted in ~able 3214.3.2 Valley and Flashing Materials.
Valley and wall flashing may be from any metal permitted in Table
~214.3.2 Valley and Flashin~ Materials, provided metals are sandwiche~
between a minimum No. 30 (30#) saturated felt and minimum No. 74 (90#)
mineral surfaced roll roofing fully adhered with hot asphalt.
Valley flashing or wall flashing applied to the top surface of the
final layer of the underlayment shall be minimum of 16 ounce coDDer or
26 gauge stainless steel.
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32~4.3
Asphalt Shingle Roof Covering
3214.3.1 Flashings: base and cap flashings shall be installed L ~n
accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Base and cap flashings shall
be e~-e~ehe~ corrosion resistant metal in Table 3214.3.2 Valley Lining
Flasb~-g Material. e~ -m~n~m~m-nem~na~ -9=029-~neh-%g48~ -~mm~-~h~ek~ess -~
~B?~6-k~m~=---~a~-~ash~m§s-sha~-~e-ee~es~em-~es~s~am~-me~a~-e~-m~m~-m~ue
TABT.R 3214.3.2
V~Tw.RYLININGANDFLASHINGMA~'~K/AL
Material Minimum Gage Weight
Thickness
Copper 16 oz.
Aluminum 0.024 in
Stainless Steel ~8 26
(Type 304)
Galvanized Steel 0.0179 in 26 (Zinc
coated G90)
Zinc Alloy 0.027 in
Lead 2 1/2 pounds
Painted Terne 20 pounds
3214.4 - wood shingles and Shakes
3214.4.1 Wood shingles. Roof valley flashing shall be provided of not
less than ~v~-~eh-%974B~-mm} -~s~en-~es~s~a~-me~a~ 16 ounce copDer
or 26 gauge stainless steel and shall extend at least 8 inches (203
from the center line each way. Flashing shall be "W" shape with 3/4 inch
high center crimp. Sections of flashings shall have'an end lap of not less
than 4 inches (102 mm). Metal shall be fastened with clips spaced 24
inches on center.
3214.4.2 - Wood shakes. Roof valley flashing shall be provided of not less
than 8=8~-~meh-%8=4~-mm}-ee~=es~en-~es~s~an~-me~aA 16 ounce copper or 26
gauge stainless steel and shall extend at least 11 inches (279 mm) from the
center line each way. Flashing shall be "W" shaped with 3/4 inch high
center crimp. Sections of flashing shall have an end lap of not less than
4 inches (102 mm). Metal sb~l be fastened with clips spaced 24 inche~
center.
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214.5 - Built Up Roofs
3214.5.2 - Corrosion-resistant metal
~}-eh&ekmess as specified in Table 3214.3.2 Valley Lining and Flashing
Material shall be used for cap or counterflashing.
3214.6 - Gravel Stop and Drip Edge
3214.6.1 - On aggregate surface roofs, gravel stop shall extend up at least
5/8 inch above the roof flange, out on the roof a minimum of 3 inches
fastened a m~m~mummaximum of 6 inches on center.
3214.6.2 -
single-ply roofs,
inches fastened a
perimeter.
On smooth surfaced built upi modified bitumen, or non-ballasted
drip edge which extends out on the roof a minimum of 3
maximum of 6 inches on center shall be provided at the
~R~4=6=R 3214.6.3
another method of
may be used.
- Overlap shall be a minimum of 2 inches (51 mm) or
joint construction as approved by the Building Official
3214.6.4 - All joints shall be sealed with plastic cement.
~R~4=6=4 3214.6.5 - Gravel stop shall be installed on top of all mopped
felts in a layer of plastic cement and then stripped with two layers of
felt, each embedded in a mopping of hot asphalt with the first strip of a
~inimum of 4 inches (102 mm) wide and the top strip a minimum of 6 inches
(152 mm) wide.
~Ri4=6=~ 3214.6.6 - Metal flashing flanges to be set, nailed and stripped
in accordance with gravel guard application specifications.
~R~4=6=6 3214.6.7 - An approved nailer is required for gravel stop and
metal flashing flanges.
~R~4=6=~ 3214.6.8 - Gravel stop shall comply with the minimum values listed
in Table 3214.6.~.
3214.8 - Chimneys
Cricket or saddle coverings? -~ -mse~? shall be sheet -me~a~ -e~ -e~ -same
ma~e~a~?structurally supported and flashed with metal.
3214.10.1 - Openings in Roof
3214.10.1 - All p~mB~-a~-e~ee~ea~-p~pes penetrations shall be flashed
with an appropriate lead boot, copper or galvanized sheet metal flashing or
manufactures recommendation for flashing.
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3214.10.4 Roof oDen~ngs with prefabricated or field fabricated curbs ~
chimneys larger ~h~n 30" inch width (perpendicular to roof slopes) sh _~
have an integral cricket at the high .side of the curb to faciliLa-fe
drainage around the curb. prefabricated curbed skylights shall be
installed in accordance with skylight manufacturer's reco~,~,endations.
3215.2 - preparation of Surface
3215.2.1 - The surface to which the coating is to be applied must be flat
with no major fractures. Any fracture 1/16 inch (1.6 ~) or greater must
be penetrated before coating. Joints or gaps in the substrate greater than
1/4 inch (6 mm) sh~ll be filled with material compatible with the substrat~
membrane.
A:CABBCA.DOC
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APPENDIX 1
MINIMUM STRUC~ REQUIREMENTS FOR
ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS
CHAPTER 1.1
ADNINI STRATION
1.101 - TITLE AND SCOPE
1.101.1 - TITLE - Provisions in the following Chapters shall constitute and
be known and may be cited as the MINIMUM STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ONE
AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS as recommended by the Building Code Advisory Board
of Palm Beach County, Florida, hereinafter referred to as "this Appendix".
1.101.2 - PURPOSE - The purpose of this Appendix is to provide minimum
standards for the protection of life, limb, health, property, environment
and for the safety and welfare of the consumer, general public and the
owners and occupants of residential buildings regulated by this Appendix.
1.101.3 - SCOPE - The provisions of this Appendix apply to the
construction, prefabrication, alteration, repair, use, occupancy and
maintenance of detached one or two family dwellings not more than two
stories in height, and their accessory structures.
~)mpliance with the requirements of this Appendix may be considered as
;ima facie evidence of compliance with the Standard Building Code.
...levision of Scoping Section - Sheffer & Schneider]
1.101.4 - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
1,101.4.1 - DESIGNER - The minimum requirements of this Appendix may be
waived when the structure is designed by a Florida registered architect or
engineer, subject to review for code compliance by the Building Official.
1.101.4.2 - MINIMUM LOAD This Appendix is based on a minimum connection
uplift load of 855 lbs. for members spaced 24 inches o.c. and 570 lbs. for
members spaced 16 inches o.c.
1.101.4.3 - OTHER REQUIREMENTS
waive any minimum requirements
mentioned herein.
- It is not the intent of this Appendix to
of the Standard Building Code that are not
CHAPTER 1.2
FOUNDATIONS
1.201 - GENERAL
1.201.1 APPLICATION The provisions of this Chapter shall control the
.~esign and construction of the foundation and foundation spaces.
onformity to the specifications herein or the use of other materials or
~ethods of construction accomplishing the purposes intended by this
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Appendix and checked for code compliance by the Building Official shall be
r~cepted as complying with this Appendix.
202 - MATERIALS
1.202.1 - STANDARDS - Conformity with the applicable standards specified in
Chapter 30 of the Standard Building Code shall be evidence that the
materials for foundations, footings, and foundation walls as set forth in
this Chapter are reasonably safe to persons and property.
1.203 - FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATION WALLS
1.203.1 - DESIGN - Ail exterior walls, bearing walls, columns and piers
shall be supported on continuous solid masonry or concrete footings, or
other approved structural systems which shall be of sufficient design to
support safely the loads imposed as determined from the character of the
soil. Minimum sizes for concrete footings shall be as set forth in
TABLE-1.201 MINIMUM ALLOWABLE DIMENSIONS FOR CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALLS AND
FOOTINGS.
TABLE - 1.201
MINIMUM ALLOWABLE DIMENSIONS FOR CONCRETE
FOUNDATION WALLS AND FOOTINGS
[~ CONTINUOUS FOOTINGS MIN STEEL
WALLS DEPTH
THICKNESS BOTTOM HEIGHT EXISTING 3" CLEAR
WIDTH GRADE STEEL
FOOTING GROUND
BOTTOM
FRAME 2 STORY 8" 18" 10" 12" 3-NO. 41
FRAME 1 STORY 8,,2 16" 8" 12" 2-NO. 4
MASONRY 2 8,,3 20" 10" 12" 3-NO. 51
STORY
8,,3 18" 10" 12" 3-NO. 41
MASONRY
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STORY
1. One rod in top of footing.
2. 6 inches if of reinforced concrete.
3. 12 inches to provide ledge for joist
floors on grade are used.
bearing where other than slab
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Where exterior monolithic foundations are used, they shall be a minimum
14 inches deep from the top of the slab to the bottom of the footing and
minimum outside finish grade of 6 inches above the bottom of the foundati¢
shall be required. For interior monolithic footing, see TABLE-1.201.
The above minimum sizes apply for soil bearing values of 1700 pounds per
square foot or greater. For lesser soil bearing values or for excessive
building loads, the foundations shall be properly designed to suit the
particular conditions. For buildings over one story high, the minimum
footing thickness under isolated piers and columns or posts shall be 12
inches.
NOTE: See Section 1302 Standard Building Code, as amended for soil test
requirements.
1.203.2 - CONSTRUCTION - Footings shall be level or shall be stepped so
that both top and bottom of such footings are level.
1.203.2.1 - Ail footings shall be formed unless this requirement is waived
by the Building Official.
1.203.2.2 - Ail exterior footings except monolithic foundations shall be at
least 4 inches wider on each side than the wall resting on the footing.
1.203.2.3 - Footings shall be doweled to existing footing when adding to an
existing structure. ~
1.204 - FOUNDATION WALLS
1.204.1 DESIGN - The minimum allowable design of foundation walls shall
be as in TABLE-1.201 MINIMUM ALLOWABLE DIMENSIONS FOR CONCRETE FOUNDATION
WALLS AND FOOTINGS.
CHAPTER 1.3
CONCRETE SLABS
1.301.1 - TERMITE PROTECTION - Termite treatment of soil for slabs of
structures on grade is required prior to placing concrete.
1.301.2 - SIZE Except for sidewalks or walkways, slabs on ground or fill
shall be a minimum of 3 1/2 inches thick and must be reinforced with a
minimum of 6 x 6 10 x 10 (6 x 6 - W1.4 x W1.4) welded wire mesh, lapped
8 inches, or its equivalent in reinforcement.
CHAPTER 1.4
WALL CONSTRUCTION
1.401 -GENERAL
1.401.1 - APPLICATION - The provisions of this Chapter shall control the
design and construction of load bearing and exterior walls and partitions
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~,r all buildings. Conformity with the applicable grading, material, test,
nstruction and design standards specified in this Chapter and Chapter 30
the Standard Building Code shall be evidence that walls and partitions
~re reasonably safe to persons and property. The use of other materials or
methods of construction accomplishing the purposes intended by this
Appendix and checked for code compliance by the Building Official shall be
accepted as complying with this Appendix.
1.402 - MASONRY CONSTRUCTION
1.402.1 - THICKNESS The minimum thickness of exterior walls of hollow
masonry units shall be 8 inches.
EXCEPTION: 4 inch block walls may be used if the 4 inch wall is a maximum
of 5 feet in length unless reinforced.
NOTE: For other type walls, see TABLE-1.201 MINIMUM ALLOWABLE
DIMENSIONS FOR FOUNDATION WAT.?.S AND FOOTINGS, for thickness.
1.402~2- WALL SUPPORT - Masonry walls (including walls of plain concrete)
shall be supported at such intervals that the wall panel within the
vertical and horizontal supports shall not exceed 256 square feet in area,
provided, however, that for solid masonry walls the distance between
vertical supports shall in no case exceed 20 feet, and for hollow walls of
masonry or walls of hollow masonry units such distance shall not exceed 16
~t.
eh vertical and horizontal support shall be obtained by reinforced
~dncrete columns at all corners and at intervals as specified above, and by
reinforced concrete tie beams below each tier of floor or ceiling joists
and on top of all walls to form a coping.
1.402.3 - COLUMNS Reinforced concrete columns shall be not less than 8 x
12 inches and have not less than 4 5/8 inch reinforcing rods with 1/4 inch
ties spaced 12 inches apart.
Ail column reinforcing steel shall extend into tie beams and footings a
minimum of 24 diameters or shall have connections designed to develop the
full strength of the column reinforcing steel.
A column shall be required adjacent to any corner opening exceeding 4 feet
in width, and adjacent to one side of any wall opening exceeding 9 feet in
width.
1.402.3.1 - EXCEPTION FOR ONE STORY BUILDINGS - The reinforced concrete
columns shall not be less than 8 x 12 inches and have not less than 2 5/8
inches ~reinforcing rods securely positioned by means of metal ties or
spacers.
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1.402.3.1.1 - In one story buildings only, 8 x 16 inches concrete fill~-~
column block with 2 5/8 inches reinforcing rods securely positioned
means of wire ties top and bottom may be used in lieu of formed and pour~_~
concrete columns.
1.402.3.1.2 - The corner columns may be omitted.
1.402.3.1.3 Columns in load bearing walls shall be located not further
than 6 feet from corners and thereafter at spacing specified in Section
1.402.2.
1.402.3.1.4 For non-load bearing exterior walls in one story buildings,
columns are not required provided the wall panel within the closest
vertical and horizontal supports shall not exceed 256 ft. square in area.
1o402.3.1.5 When using filled building blocks for columns, the block
shall be thoroughly wet down immediately prior to pouring. Pea-rock
aggregate containing maximum rock size of 3/8 inch or pump mix concrete
must be used, with the minimum concrete strength of 2,500 pounds per square
inch at 28 days. Ail filled building blocks must be thoroughly rodded when
being poured to prevent voids in the pour. The outside of the bottom block
of all columns must be broken out prior to pouring to facilitate clean out,
wire tying and inspection.
1.402.4 - BEAMS
1.402.4.1 - Reinforced concrete tie beams shall not be smaller than 8 x 1
inches, and have not less than 4 5/8 inch rods, 2 at the top and 2 at
bottom. Minimum lap of steel shall be 30 diameters.
1.402.4.2 Continuity shall be provided at corners by bonding 2 outside
bars from each direction around the corner 18 inches or by adding 2 bent
bars which extend 18 inches each way from the corner.
1.402.4.3 Tie beam reinforcing steel shall be doweled into the existing
when adding to an existing structure.
1.402.4.4 - Reinforced concrete coping beams on walls up to 4 feet high
shall not be less than 6 inches thick and not less than 48 square inches in
cross section and shall have not less than 2 1/2 inch reinforcing rods.
Such beams shall be anchored to the tie beam immediately underneath with
reinforced concrete columns not smaller than 8 x 12 inches having not less
than 4 1/2 inches reinforcing rods and placed one column over each column,
supporting the tie beam. Coping beams shall be installed along the top of
the rakes of gables.
1.402.4.5 - Voids or chases larger than 3 inches outside diameter shall not
be permitted in minimum size exterior perimeter beams.
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~ ~402.5 - WATER STOP - Where exterior hollow masonry units bear on a
ncrete surface, a 1 1/2 inches recess or another effective water stop, as
proved by the Building Official shall be provided to prevent water
~intrusion.
403 - WOOD
1.403.1 - GENERAL
1.403.1.1 - The requirements of this Section are based on the wall being
used in a rectangular prismatic structure a maximum of two story or 25 feet
in height. The horizontal component of roof wind loads and that portion of
the wall wind load resisted by each wall shall be carried to the foundation
by the roof diaphragm action and intersecting shear walls or by other
recognized and accepted means. Allowable shear values for plywood,
particleboard and gypsum board diaphragms can be found in Chapters 17 and
18 of the Standard Building Code, as amended.
1.403.1.2 The roof is a symmetrical double sloped roof with a roof span
that may vary from 14 to 40 feet with a maximum overhang of 4 feet. The
roof slope may vary from 2:12 to 10:12. The truss/rafter spacing shall not
exceed 24 inches.
1.403.1.3 The actual weight of the roof system shall equal or exceed 9
psf. The ceiling may be included provided it is supported by the roof
~stem.
403.1.4 Ail load bearing lumber, plywood and particle board shall
~6nform to applicable standards or grading rules and shall be so identified
by the grade mark or certificate of inspection issued by an approved
grading or inspection bureau or agency. The grade mark for such load
bearing lumber shall provide adequate information to determine the "f" and
"E" values. Approved end joined lumber may be used interchangeable with
solid sawn members of the same species and grade.
1.403.2 - LIMITATIONS
1.403.2.1 These requirements apply
family dwellings. Unusual structural
or engineer to design.
only to 1 and 2 story one and two
conditions may require an architect
1.403.2.2 - All sill plate, stud and top plate lumber shall be No. 3
Southern Pine Surface Dry Moisture Content maximum 19% or other species
equal in design values.
1.403.2.3 - Ail wood coming into contact with interior or
or concrete shall be pressure treated or of an approved
decay resistance.
exterior masonry
wood of natural
1.403.2.4 - Double top plates are required and they must be
i act as one top plate 3 inches thick.
joined together
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1.403.2.5 - Ail anchor/connectors used shall be recommended for approval
the Southern Building Code Congress, Int.
1.403.2.6 - The nail sizes specified in this Code are based on the special
nails recommended by the anchor/connector manufacturers that have been
recommended for approval by the Southern Building Code Congress, Int.
1.403.3 -WAr.?. USING 2 X 4 NONINAL DIMENSION WOOD MEMBERS - All wood shall
have nominal 2 x 4 dimensions minimum. This wall may only be used in
nominal 8 ft. high walls, maximum.
1.403.3.1 - SILL PLATE The concrete foundation shall be finished to
provide a true and even bearing surface for the sill plate. Sill anchors
shall be placed at each stud and shall be a minimum 18 gauge thick
galvanized steel and be embedded in the concrete foundation 4 inches with a
hook on the end. The anchor shall be fastened to the sill or to the stud
with a minimum of 4' - 8d n.ails placed as recommended by the anchor
manufacturer.
1.403.3.2 - STUDS - 2 x 4 studs shall be placed a maximum 16 inches on
center.
1.403.3.2.1 - Studs shall be attached to the sill plate with 2-20 gauge
galvanized steel anchors fastened with a minimum of 8-6d (4 in each wood
member) or 4-8d (2 in each wood member) galvanized nails placed as
recommended by anchor manufacturer. ~--
EXCEPTION= These anchors are not required when the sill to
anchors required by Section 1.403.3.1 are fastened to the stud.
f oundati~_.'
1.403.3.2.2 - Studs shall be attached to the double top plate with 2-20
gauge galvanized steel anchors fastened with a minimum of 8 - 6d (4 in each
wood member) or 4 - 8d (2 in each wood member) galvanized nails placed as
recommended by the anchor manufacturer.
1.403.3.2.3 - Alternate - Studs shall be attached to the double top plate
with an 18 gauge x 1 1/8 inches wide galvanized steel strap fastened with a
minimum 4 - 10d galvanized steel nails in each member.
EXCEPTION: These anchors are not required in one story construction when
the truss/rafters are positioned over the studs, and anchored as required
by Section 1.501.2.2.1.1. and in two story construction when the first and
second story studs are vertically aligned and anchored as required by
Section 1.403.6.3.1.
1.403.4 wALL USING 2 X 6 NOMINAL DIMENSION WOOD MEMBERS - All wood shall
have nominal 2 x 6 dimensions minimum. This wall may be used in a nominal
10 ft. high wall, maximum.
1.403.4.1 - SILL PLATE
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"~403.4.1.1 - ANCHORS - Concrete foundation shall be finished to provide a
ue and even bearing surface for the sill plate. Sill anchors shall be
aced at each stud, and shall be a minimum 18 gauge thick galvanized steel
hetal and be embedded in the concrete foundation 4 inches with a hook. The
anchors shall be fastened to the sill or to the stud with a minimum of 4 -
10d galvanized nails and placed as recommended by the anchor manufacturer.
1.403.4.1.2 - ALTERNATE ANCHOR BOLT CONNECTION
1.403.4.1.2.1 - MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
Bolt - nominal 1/2 inch diameter steel A307.
Washer - steel A36, 3 inches x 3 inches x 1/4 plate with 9/16 inch
centered hole.
Nut steel nut shall be supplied to fit bolt by bolt manufacturer.
1.403.4.1.2.2 - GENERAL APPLICATION - Bolts shall be placed a maximum of 28
inches on center. The'maximum hole diameter in the sill plate shall be 5/8
inch. When splices are necessary in the sill plate, a bolt shall be placed
a maximum of 6 inches from each side of the splice and also between the
splice and the adjacent stud. A bolt shall be placed a maximum of 12 inches
from each corner, each offset wall and from each side of a doorway.
1.403.4.1.2.3 - FOUNDATION WALL APPLICATION - Anchor bolts, material
specifications as in Section 1.403.4.1.2.1, 28 inches o.c. shall be
anchored to the cap beam in the following manner:
chor bolts shall be embedded in a cap beam that has a minimum depth of 8
ches with a minimum of 1 No 7 or 2 No 5 steel reinforcing rods. The
d~p beam shall then be anchored at not more than 4 ft. on center with a
minimum of I-No. 5 dowel extending from the footing to the cap beam in a
cell solidly filled with concrete or grout.
1.403.4.2 - STUDS 2 x 6 studs shall be placed a maximum 24 inches on
center.
1.403.4~2.1 - Studs shall be attached to the sill plate with 2 - 20 gauge
galvanized steel anchors fastened with a minimum 8 - 6d (4 in each wood
member) galvanized nail placed as recommended by anchor manufacturer.
EXCEPTION: These anchors are not required when the sill to foundation
anchors required by Section 1.403.4.1.1 are fastened to the stud.
1.403.4~2.2 Studs shall be attached to the double top plate with 2 - 20
gauge galvanized steel anchors fastened with a minimum 8 - 6d (4 in each
wood member) galvanized nails placed as recommended by the anchor
manufacturer.
1.403.4.2.3 - ALTERNATE - Studs shall be attached to the double top plate
with a 18 gauge x i 1/8 inches wide galvanized steel strap fastened with a
~nimum 4 - 10d galvanized steel nails in each member.
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EXCEPTION: These anchors are not required in one story construction who
the truss/rafters are positioned over the studs, and anchored as require
by Section 1.501.2.2.1.1 and are not required in two story constructi~
when the first and second story studs are vertically aligned and anchored
as required by Section 1.403.6.3.1.
1.403.5 - OPENINGS
1.403.5.1 - GENERAL - Openings in wood stud walls shall be framed as
required in this Section.
Full length stud, top plate, header, cripple and header studs shall be
fastened to each other in such a manner that will enable them to act
together, maintaining vertical alignment and full end bearing.
1.403.5.2 - HEADER - Refer to Section 1707.3 in the 1986 amendment to the
Standard Building Code fOr header material and size.
1.403,5.3 - FULL LENGTH STUD - A stud that is required to be placed between
an opening header and the double tOp plate.
1.403.5.4 - CRIPPLE STUD - Cripple stud is the partial stud placed between
an opening header and the double top plate. Intermediate cripple studs
shall be spaced the same as the full height studs.
1.403.5.5 - HEADER STUD - Header stud is the wood member that supports eac~-
end of an opening header. Header stud size shall be the same as t~
cripple stud above it. ~
1.403.5.6 - LOAD BEARING EXTERIOR WALL OPENINGS
1.403.5.6.1 - FULL LENGTH STUD - Refer to Section 1.403.3.2 for anchor to
sill and top plates.
1.403.5.6.2 - CRIPPLE STUD - The end cripple studs that are over the header
studs shall be a minimum 2 x 4 for a <6 ft opening or a minimum 4 x 4 for a
>6 ft opening. The 4 x 4 may be 2 - 2 x 4 if fasteners can be placed in
the center of the i 1/2 inches stud thickness. Anchor cripple stud to
header and double top plate same as required for full length stud Section
1.403.3.2.
1.403.5.6.3 - HEADER STUD - Header stud size shall be the same as the
cripple stud above it. Anchor header stud at base with galvanized steel
anchors and straps embedded in the concrete foundation 4 inches with a
hook. Anchor the top of the header stud to the double top plate with
galvanized steel straps as required by TABLE - 1.403 ANCHORS REQUIRED FOR
LOAD BEARING WALLS.
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TABLE- 1.403
ANCHORS REQUIRED FOR LOAD BEARING WAt.L
HEAD SPAN BASE ANCHOR1 TOP ANCHOR STRAP
0-62 18 ga - 1 1/8 inch wide 18 GA - 1 1/8 inch wide
>6-122
>12-162
4 - 10d nails in each
strap. Two straps or
equal are required.
18 ga - 1 1/8 inch wide
4 10d nails in each
strap. Three straps or
equal are required,
18 ga 1 1/8 inch wide
4 10d nails in each
strap. Four straps or
equal are required.
4 10d nails in each
strap. Two straps or
equal are required.
18 ga 1 1/8 inch wide
4 - 10d nails in each
strap. Three straps or
equal are required.
18 ga I i/8 inch wide
4 10d nails in each
strap. Four straps or
equal are required.
1. Ail straps/base anchors are to be embedded in the concrete foundation 4
inches with a hook at the end.
2. 1 full length stud required each side of the opening.
,~,~403.5,7 - GABLE/HIP WALL EXTERIOR OPENINGS Header span to be a maximum
~ 16 ft. This Section applies only to gable walls and walls supporting
~p jacks not longer than 9 ft.
1.403.5.7.1 - FULL LENGTH STUD - 1 full length stud is required at each end
of the opening header. See Section 1.403.3.2 for connection requirements
.1.403.5.7.2 - CRIPPLE STUD - Cripple studs shall be a 2 x 4 minimum.
Anchor cripple studs as required by'Section 1.403.3.2 for full length
studs.
1.403.5.7.3 - HEADER STUD - Header stud shall be one 2 x 4 for not more
than a 6 ft opening and shall be 2 - 2 x 4's for more than a 6 ft opening.
Anchor header stud at base with one galvanized steel strap 18 ga. i 1/8
inches wide or equal embedded in the concrete foundation 4 inches with a
hook. Fasten the strap to the stud with 4 10d nails. Anchor the top of
the header stud to the double top plates with one 18 ga. 1 1/8 wide
galvanized steel strap. Fasten the strap to each member with 4 - 10d
nails.
1,403.6 - TWO STONY CONSTRUCTION
1.403.6.1. - GENERAL The first story and the second story walls must be
connected so that the roof and wall wind loads are carried to the
fOundation.
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1,403.6.2 - WOOD DIMENSIONS - The wall wood framing member dimensions sha,
be determined by the height of the wall as limited by Section 1.403.3
1.403.4.
1.403.6.3 - CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS
1.403.6.3.1 - STUDS TO STUD ALIGNED VERTIC~t.t.Y - The lower stud shall be
connected to the upper stud with a 18 gauge x 1 1/8 inches wide galvanized
steel strap fastened with a minimum 4 10d galvanized steel nails in each
stud. .The lower and upper floors studs must be aligned vertically.
1.403.6.3.2 STUDS NOT ALIGNED VERTICALLY
1. The second floor bottom plate shall be connected to the first floor top
plate with an 18 gauge x 1 1/8 inches wide galvanized steel strap fastened
with a minimum 4 10d galvanized steel nails in each plate.
2. The connections from the studs to bottom and top plates for both the
first and second story studs shall be as required by Sections 1.403.3.2.2
and 1.403.4.2.2.
1.403.7 - SPACING AND BRACING
1.403.7.1 - Bracing of exterior stud walls shall be as required by Section
1707.2 of the Standard Building Code, as amended.
1.403.7.2 - Sheathing shall be applied on all exterior wood frame walls.
1.403.7.3 Clearance between wood siding and earth on the exterior of
building shall be not less than six 6 inches. Ail siding shall
installed in accordance with the manufacturers specifications.
CHAPTER 1.5
ROOF CONSTRUCTION
1.501.1 - GENERAL - Ail wood roof members shall be securely fastened to the
exterior walls with approved anchors. Show rafters in eave overhangs must
be extended inside of the supporting members approximately the same
distance as the cantilever extends outside and must be securely fastened to
the main roof framing members. Overhangs at gable ends a maximum of 6
inches are permitted without supporting structural members.
1.501.2 - ANCHORAGE
1.501.2.1 - MASONRY CONSTRUCTION
1.501.2.1.1 - BEARING WALLS - Anchor each truss/rafter at each end with a
1 1/8 inch wide, 18 gauge galvanized steel strap. The strap shall be
embedded in the concrete beam with a hook. Fasten the strap to the
truss/rafter with a minimum of 2 - t6d galvanized nails, bend the straps
over the top chord and fastened to the side of the top cord with 1 16d
galvanized steel nail. The wood truss/rafter shall be separated from t~
concrete beam with a moisture barriei
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?~501.2.1.1.2 - ALTERNATE TOP PLATE BOLTED
501.2.1.1.3 - MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
Bolt - Nominal 1/2 inches diameter steel A307
Washer - A36 steel, 3 inches x 3 inches x 1/4 inches plate with 9/16
inch centered hole.
Nut Steel nut shall be supplied to fit the bolt by the bolt
manufacturer.
1.501.2.1.1.4 - APPLICATION - The plate shall be constructed of 2 pressure
treated 2 x .6's. Bolts shall be placed a maximum of 48 inches on center.
The maximum bolt hole diameter in the top plate shall be 5/8 inch. When
splices are necessary in the plate, a bolt shall be placed a maximum of 6
inches from each side of the splice. A bolt shall be placed a maximum of
12 inches from any end of the plate.
Anchor truss/rafter to the beam plates per Section 1.501.2.2.1.2
1.501.2.1.2 - GABLE ENDS - The roof system shall be fastened to the
concrete beam to resist wind uplift and lateral wind pressures. A minimum
2 x 4 PT wood plate shall be bolted to the concrete beam, 4 ft. on center
with 1/2 J bolts or equal. The plate shall be positioned on the beam so
that it bears against the inside face of the bottom chord of the gable
truss. Nail the bottom chord to the wood blocking with 16d galvanized steel
nails. 2 x 4 lateral braces (rat runs) laid flat, 8 ft on center, shall
, ~ nailed with 2 16d galvanized steel nails to the top of the bottom
~ord of each of the 7 trusses that the braces cross or be fastened to the
_~osest girder truss.
1.501.2.2 - WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION
1.502.2.2.1 - BEARING WALLS
1.501.2.2.1.1 - TRUSS/RAFTER OVER STUD - The minimum anchor shall be 1 1/8
inches wide, 18 gauge galvanized steel strap. Fasten the strap to the stud
with 4 - 10d galvanized steel nails and to the truss/rafter with 2 16d
galvanized steel, nails, bend the strap over the top chord and fasten to
the side of the top chord with 1 - 10d galvanized steel nail.
1.501.2.2.1.2 - TRUSS/RAFTER NOT OVER STUD - The minimum anchor shall be a
1 1/8 inches wide, 18 gauge galvanized steel strap. Fasten the strap to
the double top plate with 4 10d nails and to the truss/rafter with 4 -
10d galvanized steel nails, bend the strap over the top chord and fasten to
the side of the top chord with 1 - 10d nail·
1.501.2.2.2 - GABLE ENDS - A 2 x 4 blocking laid flat shall be nailed to
the top of the top plate with 16d galvanized nails staggered 4 inches on
center.~ The blocking shall be positioned so that the edge bears against
the inside face of the bottom chord of the truss. The truss shall be
~ailed to the blocking with 16d galvanized nails.
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2 x 4 lateral braces (rat runs) laid flat, 8 ft. on center, shall be nal.'
with 2 - 16d galvanized nails to the top of the bottom chord of each of -
7 trusses that the braces cross or be fastened to the closest girder
1.501.3 - SHEATHING
1.501.3.1 - In no case shall plywood roof sheathing be less than 32/16 span
rating 15/32 inches thick on spans 16 inches or more on center. Blocking
or clips are required for less than 19/32 inches thick plywood sheathing.
1.501.3.2 - Particle board shall not be used as roof sheathing.
1.501.4 - ROOF COVERING - For roof covering requirements see the Palm Beach
Countywide Standard for the installation of Roof Coverings.
1.501.5 - ATTACHMENTS TO ROOF SYSTEM - A minimum 2 inches nominal wood
fascia or sub-fascia properly anchored to the supporting structure shall be
required to support an aluminum building or structure when connecting to a
wood roof system.
CHAPTER 1.6
PORCH CONSTRUCTION
1.601.1 - GENERAL - This Chapter is for structural requirements only; all
other sections of this Appendix shall apply. The requirements of t~
Section are based on roof projection from the supporting house wall o! ~
maximum of 14 ft. including any overhang.
1.601.2 - FOUNDATION Each post shall be supported by a 30 inches x 30
inches x 12 inches deep concrete pad with No 4 rebars placed at 6 inches on
center each way. A nominal 4 inches monolithic concrete floor slab shall
be constructed with a 8 inches x 12 inches thickened edge bearing on the
top of the post pads. The thickened edge of the slab shall contain 1 No 4
rebar continuous.
1.601.3 - POSTS/COLbg~NS - Support posts/columns shall be a minimum 3 inches
structural steel or aluminum or 4 inches x 4 inches No. 3 Southern Pine
Surface Dry Moisture Content maximum 19% or other lumber species equal in
design values. The support posts/columns shall be placed at all corners and
at a maximum of 10 ft. on center under any load bearing beams.
1.601.4 - BEAM~ - The load bearing beam shall be
inches wood beam or equal of No. 3 Southern Pine SF MC
species equal in design values. Load bearing beams
shall be designed by a Florida Registered Engineer.
a minimum 4 inches x 10
19% or other lumber
of other materials
1.601.5 - RAFTERS - Wooden roof rafters shall be sized as required by
Chapter 17 of the Standard Building Code, as amended.
1.601.6 - CONNECTIONS/ATTAChMENTS
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',~.601.6.1 - RAF~EP~ - The roof rafters shall be attached to the house wall
~ is required in Chapter 1.5 of this Appendix for roof trusses/rafters.
601o6.2 - POSTS/COLUMnS - The post/column shall be anchored at the base
with minimum 12 ga post anchor embedded in the concrete foundation a
minimum of 6 inches with 2 1/2 inch bolts though the post/column.
EXCEPTION: A metal post may be embedded in the concrete foundation pad
with 1 - 12 inch long, 1/2 inch, rod through the post into the concrete.
The post/column cap anchor connector shall be a minimum 12 ga with 2 1/2
inch bolts through both the post/column and the beam.
EXCEPTION: For metal posts the cap anchor may be welded to the top
of the post/column. All connectors shall be rated for 2800 pounds uplift.
1.601.6.3 ATTACHMENTS TO THE ROOF SYSTEM - A minimum 2 inch nominal wood
fascia or sub-fascia properly anchored to the supporting structure shall be
required to support an aluminum building or structure when connecting to a
wood roof system.
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CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH BUILDING DEPARTMENT
ADO~r~U UNIFORM COUNTYWIDE AMENDMENTS
TO '~'~u~ 1991 STANDARD MECHANICAL CODE
7/92
TABLE OF CO~T~TS
VI. LEG~
B.5
The following chapters
been'amended:
CHAPTER 1 - ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 2 - DEFINITIONS
CHAPTER
CHAPTER
CHAPTER
CHAPTER
CHAPTER
of the Standard Mechanical Code, 1991 edition have
3 - AIR-CONDITIONING, HEATING AND VENTILATION EQUIPMENT
4 - REFRIGERATION
5 - DUCTS AND DUCT SYSTEMS
6 - PIPING
9 - REFERENCE STANDARDS
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Delete chapter in its entirety and substitute the followinq:
100 INCORPORATION OF STANDARD
Chapter One, Administration of the Standard Building Code~ as may be
amended from time to time, is hereby adopted by reference and is
incorporated as if herein, and is intended to provide for the
administrative aspects of the Standard Mechanical Code and these amendments
thereto.
CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
202 - DEFINITIONS
PERM- the term used for a unit of water vapor transmission, i grain of
water vapor transmitted per sq. ft. per hour per inch of mercury pressure
· difference~ used to express the resistance of a material to the penetration
of moisture.
CHAPTER 3
AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING AND VENTILATION E~UIPHENT
301 - GENERAL
301.2-APPROVAL
301.2.1 Heat recovery systems or auxiliary appliances when installed as
part of any air conditioning or refriqeration system shall be approved for
such installation by a recognized testing agency. External water and hot
gas lines on such units shall be insulated or protected to prevent
accidental burning. Unless the installation is designed by a reqistered
engineer the equipment and system shall be installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions~ recommendations or technical manuals.
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302 - AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT
2.7.2-WATER COOLING TOWERS AND CONDENSERS
302.7.2 Ail mechanical equipment, when installed at grade level~ shall b~
properly supported and anchored to a concrete base or equivalent but stablm
surface not less than 3 inches above grade.
38~=~=~ 302.7.3 Water from such units shall be discharged into an approved
disposal system in accordance with the Standard Plumbing Code. All water
supply, waste water and connection shall comply with the requirements of
the Standard Plumbing Code.
303 - HEATING EQUIPMENT (~fHER THAN BOILERS
303.4 ATTIC INSTALLATION
303.4.1 Every attic or furred spaced in which mechanical equipment Js
installed shall be accessible by an opening and passageway as large as th~
largest piece of the equipment and in no case less than 22 x 36 inches or
have a minimum cross section of 792 sq. inches continuous from the opening
to the equipment and its controls. The opening to the passageway shall bm
located no more than 20 ft. from the equipment measured alonq the center
line of such passageway. Every passageway shall be unobstructed and shall
have solid continuous flooring not less than 24 inches wide from th~
-~trance opening to the equipment. On the control side and other sides
ere access is necessary for servicing the equipment a level working
atform extending a minimum of 30 inches from the edge of the equipment
W~Sth a 36-inch high clear working space shall be provided. Top or bottom
service equipment shall have a full clearance above or below the unit for
component removal.
~8~=~=~ 303.4.2 A-permanen~-ekectr~c-k~ght-outke~-an~-k~gh~ng-f~xture
sha~-be-pr~v~e~-a~-~r-near~-~he-me~han~s~-equ~pmen~-an~-~on~r~e~-b~-a
sw~¢h-ko¢ate~-a~-~he-requ~red-passageway-ogen~ng= All air conditioning and
heating equipment installed in an attic or furred space shall have an
accessible disconnect switch and a 110-120 volt a/c qroundinq typ~
convenience outlet~ convenient to the qeneral equipment area. In an attic~
a liqht~ located on the service side of the equipment which is controlled
by a switch located at the required passageway openinq~ shall be provided.
303.4.3 Appliances installed in attic spaces shall be supported from the
top chords of trusses or roof framinq as approved by a structural engineer.
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303.5 UNDER FLOOR INSTALLATIONS
2. Ail mechanical equipment suppor2ed-from-the-ground-shak~-res%-on~
~o~re~e-s~ab -ex~end~ng-no~-~ess-~han-~-~n~hes-above -the-a~Jo~n~g~
ground -kevek=, when installed at qrade level~ shall be properly
supported and anchored to a concrete base or equivalent but stable
surface not less than 3 inches above qrade.
303.6 ROOF OR EXTERIOR W~r~. INSTALLATION
303.6.3 Every appliance located on a roof of a building shall be
installed on a substantial level platform. Mechanical units for newly
constructed buildinqs shall be mounted on pipe standards or curbsr beneath
which roofinq materials will extendr must be mounted to a heiqht
sufficiently above the roof to allow room to install the roof system and to
make repairs beneath the unit~ minimum 18 inches. Whenever the roof has a
slope greater than 3:12, a level working platform not less than 30 inches
deep shall be provided in front of the entire firebox and control sides of
the appliance. Ail sides of any working platform facing any portion of the
roof edge below the platform shall be protected by substantial railing 42
inches high with vertical rails not more than 21 inches apart, except that
parapets at least 24 inches high may be utilized in lieu of rails or
guards. Required working platform and railings may be omitted when access
to the equipment is through a required roof scuttle and all of the.
following provisions are met:
1. The required scuttle is located immediately adjacent to th&~
control side of the equipment unit.
2. All controls, filters, burners, fans and motors are accessible f~
service and repair within 2 ft. of the edge of the equipment platfo~',~'
on the scuttle side.
3. The equipment platform is not more than 20 inches above the high
side of the scuttle opening.
4. A substantial working platform not less than 30 inches by 30
inches shall be provided directly below the scuttle at a point not
less than 30 inches or more than 32 inches below the high side of the
scuttle opening.
5. Scuttles located on other than the roof incline side of the
equipment unit shall have their lids or trap doors hinged on the low
side of the scuttle.
303.6.5 Ail appliances installed on roof shall be provided with vibration
isolation.
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308 - EXHAUST SYSTEMS
8.3 DUCTS - GENERAL
The materials used in every mechanical exhaust system shall be of sheet
metal or other approved materials in accordance with Chapter 5. Materials
shall be of non-absorbent and moisture and corrosion resisting character.
The design and construction of all equipment and the weight and bracing of
all duct work shall be such that will operate under normal conditions
without excessive vibrations. (See Chapter 5). Ducts shall be
substantially air-tight. Linings, if used, shall be securely anchored.
Where branch ducts connect to return risers in which the air flow is upward
and subductS at least 22 inches long are carried up inside the riser at
each inlet~ subducts must be a minimum of 26 ga. galvanized or equivalent.
309 - SOLAR ENERGY UTILIZATION
309.6.7 Ail Solar collectors shall be certified by the Florida Solar
Energ~ Center except owner constructed solar collectors for 1 & 2 family
dwellings.
CHAPTER 4
REFRIGERATION
404 - INSTALLATION REQUIRE14ENTS
~, 4.1.1.1 Ail mechanical equipment~ when installed at grade level, shall
m=~ proDerl¥ supported and anchored to a concrete base or equivalent but.
stable surface not less than 3 inches above grade.
404.1.1.2 Every condensing unit or compressor located on a roof of a
building shall be installed on a substantial platform~ at least 18 inches
above the roof consistent with Section 303.6.
405 - REQUIREMENTS NOT COVERED
405.1-APPROVAL
Heat recovery systems or auxiliary appliances when installed as part of any
air conditioning or refriqeration system shall be approved for such
installation by a recognized testing agency. External water and hot gas
lines on such units shall be insulated or protected to prevent accidental
burning. Unless the installation is designed by a registered engineer the
equipment and system shall be installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions, recommendations or technical manuals.
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CHAPTER 5
DUCTS AND DUCT SYSTEMS
510 - FIRE PROTECTION OF DUCTS
510.2.2 Fire Dampers are not required under the following conditions:
1. In buildings which do not require protected floor openings.
2. In duct systems serving only one floor and used only for exhaust
of air to the outside and not penetrating a wall or partition having a
required fire resistance rating of 2 hours or more or passing entirely
throughout the enclosure for a vertical shaft.
3. Where branch ducts connect to return risers in which the air flow
is upward and subducts at least 22 inches long are carried up inside
the riser at each inlet. Subducts must be a minimum of 26 ga.
galvanized or equivalent. Risers which are subject to moisture shall
be lined with suitable material to prevent deterioration of drywall
enclosure.
4. In duct systems of any duct material or combinations thereof
allowed by Chapter 5 of this Code penetrating 1-hour walls or
partitions, where the duct penetrating the rated wall or partition
meets the following minimum requirements:
1. the duct shall not exceed 100 sq. inches,
2. the duct shall be of 0.0217 inch (26 ga.) minimum steel,
3. the duct shall continue with no duct openings for not less
than 5 ft. from the rated wall, and
4. the duct shall be installed above a ceiling.
When wall registers occur at the rated wall a fire damper shall
provided.
5. In openings in shaft walls in fully sprinklered buildings
which are supervised.
CHAPTER 6
PIPING
603 - CONDENSATE DRAIN PIPING
60$.i-GENERAL
Condensation from all cooling coils or evaporators shall be carried full
size from drip pan outlet and piped to a san~ta=y-sewer-d=a~n7 storm sewer
drain or an approved French drain on units larger than 3 tons nominal
capacity. Drains from units 3 tons and smaller capacity may terminate in a
gutter or roof drain, or on a concrete pad at ground level or other
location subject to the approval of the building official, eondensa~e
dra~ns-~om-~oo~-~op-un~s-may-sp~-~n-=~-prov~d~ng-~-does-ne~-dra~n
~nto-s~ee~-o=-ak~ey7-o~-o~he~-areaT-~-su~c~en~-am~un~-%o-be-a-menace=
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609 - TEST AND INSPECTIONS
rk shall not be concealed prior to inspection and tests. Ail pipe,
~xcept cast iron and plastic as approved in this Code, shall be tested with
nitrogen, compressed air or other inert gas (not oxygen) or hydrostatically
at a minimum of 1 1/2 times the operating pressure. Cast iron pipe shall
be tested hydrostatically only. Approved plastic piping shall be tested at
1 1/2 times the operating pressure of the system. All tests shall be a
minimum of 15 minutes in duration.
901.1-REFERENCED STATE
CHAPTER 9
REFERENCE STANDARDS
901 - REFERENCED STANDARDS
STANDARDS - These Standards
include provisions of
the Florida Statutes~ Florida Administrative Code and other regulations
which could have an impact on the construction of a buildinq or the local
enforcement of construction requlations. They are referenced solely to
provide information to those enqaqed in construction and local buildinq
officials~ plans examiners~ inspectors and the construction industry. Th~s
Section may be updated from time to time by the local buildinq official.
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CITY OF BOYRTON BEACH BUILDING DEPARTMENT
ADOi~£~U UNIFORM COUNTYW-/DE AMENDMENTS
TO 'l'-w- 1991 STANDARD PLUMBING CODE
7/92
TABLE OF CO~'-'~TS
VI. LEG~
B.4
The following
been amended:
CHAPTER 1 -
CHAPTER 2 -
CH~TER 4 -
CHAPTER 5 -
CHAPTER 6 -
CHAPTER 9
chapters of the Standard Plumbing Code, 1991
ADMINISTRATION
DEFINITIONS-
GENERAL REGULATIONS
MATERIALS - QUALITY AND WEIGHT
JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS
PLUMBING FIXTURES
edition have
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underlined are additions to
Delete chapter in its
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
entirety and substitute the following:
100 - INCORPORATION OF STANDARD
Chapter One~ Administration of the Standard Building Code~ as may be
amended from time to time~ is hereby adopted by reference and is
incorporated as if herein~ and is intended to provide for the
administrative aspects of the Standard Plumbing Code and these amendments
thereto.
CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
202 - DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
APPRENTICE - is defined to mean a person who is enqaged in learning the
plumbing trade by workinq with and under direct supervision of a plumbing
contractor or journeyman plumber who holds a current Certificate of
Competency from the Palm Beach County Construction Licensing Board~ who
shall be held responsible for the work of such apprentices.
BUILDING DRAIN - that part of the lowest piping of a drainage system whic.~--
receives the discharge from soil, waste and other drainage pipes inside th!
walls of the building and conveys it to the building sewer ~ ~ ft. outsider.s!
the building wall.
BUILDING STORM DRAIN - a building drain used for conveying rain water,
surface water, ground water, subsurface water, condensation, cooling water,
or other similar discharge to a building storm sewer or a combined building
sewer, extended to a point not less than ~ ~ ft. outside the building wall.
CONTINUOUS WASTE - a drain from two or three compartments of a single
fixtures connected to a single trap.
JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER - is defined to mean a person who possesses the
necessary qualifications~ training and technical knowledge to install or
repair plumbing equiDment, piping, fixtures~ or apparatus as covered by the
terms and provisions of this Code. He must have passed a journeyman
plumber's examination and hold a Journeyman Plumber's Certificate oz
Competency from the Palm Beach County Construction Industry Licensing
Board.
MASTER PLUMBER - is defined to mean a person who possesses the necessary
qualifications~ training and technical knowledge to plan~ lay out~ and
supervise the installation of plumbinq equiDment, pipinq, fixtures~ or
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~paratus as covered by the terms and provisions of this Code.
~ve passed a Master Plumber's examination and hold a Master
~:~rtificate of Competency.
He must
Plumber's
PLUMBING - the -practice? -ma%er~aksF -and-~x2ures -used plumbing shall be
deemed to mean the profession, art, or trade of, and all work done in the
installation, maintenance, extension, and alteration of all piping,
fixtures, appliances, and appurtenances in connection with any of the
following: Sanitary drainage or storm drainage facilities, the venting
system and the public or private all portable water supply systems
including all solar, gas, oil, heat exchanger, heat recovery unit, or
electric water heating equipment within or adjacent to any building,
structure or conveyance, also the practice and materials used in the
installation, maintenance, extension or alteration of storm-water,
liquid-waste, or sewage, and water supply systems of any premises to their
connection with any point of public or private supply, disposal or other
acceptable terminal.
SANITARY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM - a sanitary sewer
receives the discharge from building sewers and may be
and may be located on public or private property.
collection system
public or private,
CHAPTER 4
GENERAL REGULATIONS
401 FITTINGS
401.2 SHORT SWEEPS
Short sweeps not-~ess-than-~-~neh-d~amete~ may be used in soil and waste
lines where the change in direction of flow is from either the horizontal
to the vertical or from the vertical to the horizontal, and may be used for
making necessary o~sets -between -the -ce~ng -and -the -next -~eor -above~
changes in direction in the horizontal plane.
404 TRENCHING, EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL
404.1 SUPPORT OF PIPING
Buried piping shall be supported throughout its
manner as to prevent misaliqnment or settlement.
entire length=in such a
405 STRUCTURAL SAFETY
405.2.5 In both exposed and concealed locations, piping laid in notches, iD
wood framing, shall be protected by a steel plate a minimum of 1/16 inches
thick installed prior to the application of the wall, ceiling or floor
finish.
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417 REQUIRED PLUMBING TESTS
417.2 - DRAINAGE AND VENT TESTS
417.2.1 A water test shall be applied to the drainage system either in its
entirety or in sections. If applied to the entire system, all openings in
the piping shall be tightly closed, except the highest opening and the
system filled with water to point of overflow. If the system is tested in
sections, each opening shall be tightly plugged except the highest openings
of the section under test, and each section shall be filled with water, but
no section shall 'be tested with less than 28 5 ft. head of water. In
testing successive sections at least the upper 10 ft. of the next preceding
section shall be tested, so that no joint or pipe in the building shall
have been submitted to a test of less than a 28 5 ft. head of water. The
water shall be kept in the system, or in the portion under test, for at
least 15 minutes before inspection starts; the system shall then be tight
at all points.
418 - CLOSET BENDS
3 inch bends and stubs may be used on water closets and similar connections
provided a 4 inches x 3 inches flange is installed to receive the fixture
horn.
419 - SERVICE ACCESSIBILITY
Ail appliances and equipment shall be accessible for service and removal-~;
Appliances and equipment installed in attics shall have a 24 inch runway
from access to service area of appliance or equipment. Ail electrically
operated plumbing appliances installed in attics, in a furred space or on a
roof shall have an accessible disconnect switch and a 110/220 volt A/~
grounding type convenience outlet convenient to the equipment. In the
attic~ a liqht~ located at the service side of the equipment~ controlled by
a switch located at the required passageway oDeninq shall be provided.
CHAPTER 5
502 - SPECIAL MATERIALS
502.6.3 Cleanouts located in paved or concreted traffic areas shall be
protected with a cast iron traffic rated box or ring and cover that meets
AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials)
H-20 loads.
504 - MATERIALS-QUALITY AND WEIGHT
504.8.4 InStallation. Air admittance valves shall be installed after the
requirements of 417.2 have been met, per this Code, applicable standards
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manufacturer recommendations, in locations which will permit the free
,ement of air into the valve. Air admittance valves shall be located a
m~imum of 6 inches above insulation materials.
504.8.5 Prohibited Use. Air admittance valves shall not be used to
relieve positive pressure. Valves shall not be located in spaces used as
supply or return air plenums. Air admittance valves shall not be used in
non-neutralized special waste systems as described in 809.
CHAPTER 6
JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS
602 - TYPES OF JOINTS
602.3.1 - Ail concealed lead work
building shall be made rat proof
screen wire.
and exposed neoprene gaskets within a
by wrapping with new bronze or copper
CHAPTER 9
PLUMBING FIXTURES
901 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - MATERIALS
¢ t.1 Standards
~ lmbing fixtures shall be constructed from approved materials, have smooth
i~ervious surfaces, be free from defects and concealed fouling surfaces
and, except as permitted elsewhere in this Code, shall conform to the
standards listed in Table 500.
901.2 Water Conservation
Plumbing fixtures and plumbing fixture fittings shall conform to tho
following requirements:
1. Ail faucetst showerheads and their packaging shall be marked by
the manufacturer in accordance with the provisions of ANSI Standard
A112.18.1M listed in Table 500. Water closets and urinals and their
packaqin~ shall be marked in accordance with the provisions of ANSI
Al12.13.2M listed in Table 500.
2. New or replacement water closetst urinalst faucets or showerhead~
shall not be installed with a flow rate or flush volume in excess of
the maximum specified in Table 901.2.2~ when tested in accordance with
the provisions of the applicable ANSI Standard listed in 500.
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TABLE 901.2.2 - MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
WATER USAGE FOR PLUMBING FIXTURES
Water closets, flushometer tank or
close-coupled 2 piece gravity-flush type
1.6 gal/flush
Water closets~ flushometer valve
floor mount
3.5 gal/flush
Water closets~ wall mount
3.5 gal/flush
Urinals
1.5 gal/flush
Residential sink and lavatory faUcets
3.0 gal/minute
Public lavatory faucets~ metering type
0.25 gal/cycle
Public lavatory faucets~ where metering
type is not required
Showerheads3'4
0.5 gal/minute
3.0 gal/minute
1. Maximum allowable water usage for plumbing fixtures and fixture
fittings not listed in this table shall conform to the applicable ANSi
standard listed in Table 500.
2. Lavatory faucets shall be of the metering type when located in th~
following public restrooms: ' ~
a. In all occupancies in restrooms which have six Or more lavatorie
b. In school occupancies in student-use restrooms.
c. In assembly occupancies in all customer or public-use restrooms.
3. Showerhead flow rate as tested at 80 psi in accordance with ANSi
standard Al12.18.1M.
4. Special purpose safety showers are exempted from maximum flow rate
limitations.
5. Average water consumption for low consumption water closets over a
range of test pressures shall not exceed 1.6 gpf. The consumption shall
not exceed 2.0 qpf at any one test pressure.
907 - URINALS
907.3 - Metering Valve
Ail urinals shall be furnished with a self closing metering valve.
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~ ~ 910 - SHOWER/TUBS RECEPTORS AND COMPARTMENTS
i 0.! - SHOWERS/TUBS Ail shower compartments, except those having
~efabricated receptors complying with Table 500, shall have approved
shower pan material or the equivalent thereof as determined by the Pkumb~ng
Building Official. The pan shall turn up on three sides at least 2 inches
above finished curb level. The remaining side shall wrap over the curb.
Shower drains shall be so constructed with clamping device so that the pan
may be securely fastened to the shower drain thereby making a watertight
joint. Shower drain shall have an approved weephole device system to
insure constant drainage of water from the shower pan to sanitary drainage
system. There shall be a watertight joint between the shower drain and
trap. Shower receptacle waste outlets shall be not less than 2 inches and
shall have a removable strainer.
Pan liners for built-in-place tubs shall also be made of lead, copper or
other approved material and shall extend to a point 2 inches above the tub
overflow. All lead and copper pans where in contact with masonry materials
shall be protected against deterioration by completely coating with
asphaltum base materials. A type 30 felt paper or other approved material
shall be placed between base of pan and floor.
910.2 - CONSTRUCTION - F~rs-under-shower-~mpartments-sha~-be-~a~d-on-a
smooth-an~-structurak~y-sound-base-and-sha~k-be-~ned-and-made-watert~ght
w~th-sheet-~eadT-copper-or-other-aeeeptab~e-mater~a~s=--Showe~-compartments
~eated-~n-BasementsT-¢e~ars?-er-~n-~ther-~ms-~n-wh~eh-the-~e~-has
en-ka~d-~rectky-on-~he-g~ound-su~ace-need-not-be-k~ned=
_=der the following conditions~ shower compartments and built-in- place
tubs are not required to have lead or copper pans; on the first floor only
where the floor construction consists of concrete~ the pan may be formed by
recessing the shower floor at least 4 inches ± below the rough floor linc
in the case of a shower enclosure; or by recessing the floor for a
built-in-place tub so that the tub overflow is 2 inches below the rough
floor line. For shower compartment not over 6 inches ± deep~ floor recess
shall be poured monolithically with the floor slab. The floor recess must
be totally contained within the concrete floor slab. Block walls are not
allowed to be part of any floor recess~ less than ± 6, unless a pan liner
is installed.
921 - WATER HEATERS AND HOT WATER STORAGE TANKS
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~-the~°ut~et-water-temperature-o~-the-wate~-heate~-d~es-not-exceed-~68
degrees -F-and -the-p~tab~ty -~-the -water-~s -maintained-thr~ugh~at -the
system=
921.3 - PROHIBITED INSTALLATION - Water heaters %as~ng-sok~d?-k~qu~d-o=-gas
~uek~-w~th-the-except~on-e{-those-hav~ng_seaked_combust~on_systems? shall
not be installed in bathrooms and ~ bedrooms, clothes or linen closets
~,~cept when placed in a separate compartment. Howeve=7-wa~er-heate=s-o~
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%he-au~ma%~e-storage-%ype-may-be-~ns~a~ed-as-rep~aeement-~n-a-ba~hr~em~-'
when-spe¢~eakky -authorized-by-the-Pkumb~n9-8~e~ak7-provided-they-ar/
proper~y-vented-and-supp~ed-w~th-adequate-~ombust~on-a~r~ ~Jl
CHAPTER 10
HANGERS AND SUPPORTS
1003 - HORIZONTAL PIPING
1003.2 CAST IRON SOIL PIPE Cast iron pipe shall be supported at not
more than 5 ft. intervals on 5 ft. lengths and 10 ft. intervals on 10 ft.
lengths. Hangers shall be located as near hubs as possible. No-Hub pipe
over 5 ft. in length shall have supports provided on both sides of all
couplings.
1003.9 IN GROUND - All soil or waste piping installed under a specially
designed slab or under a building on piles required because of poor sub-
soil conditions~ shall be hung on the slab with a minimum 1/4 inch steel
rod or equivalent at each hub or No-Hub clamp on cast iron pipe and every 4
ft on Schedule 40 PVC Plastic.
CHAPTER 1!
INDIRECT WASTE PIPING AND
SPECIAL WASTES
1101 - INDIRECT WASTE PIPING
1101.3 - CONNECTION - Indirect waste connection shall be provided for
drains, overflows, or relief vents from the water-supply system or air
conditioning units. Also see Section 603~ Standard Mechanical Code. Air
conditioning condensate drains may terminate in the following methods:
1. To the atmosphere at grade.
2. Into drywells.
3. Connection at ground floor level of the storm drainage system.
4. Indirect waste over suitably vented and trapped fixtures only on
approval of the Building Official. See Section 1304.3 for allowable
extra flow.
5. Condensate drains shall vent to atmosphere~ preferably at roof
eve~ on multiple story buildings where 2 or more air handling unit~
are connected to a common condensate riser. Multiple air handling
units in i equipment room need not be vented. Condensate drain lineo
shall be insulated to prevent dripping Where Such dripping could caus~
a hazard.
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6. Any water from air conditioning systems of any building which
would flow by gravity over any public property or adjacent private
property shall be carried by means of conductors under the sidewalk
and through the curb to the gutter. Provided however~ that if a storm
sewer or catch basin is available~ the Building Official may require
the air conditioning system waste water to be collected by means of a
conductor connected to the storm sewer or catch basin.
CHAPTER 12
WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
1204 - PROTECTION OF POTABLE WATER SUPPLY
1204.7 - POTABLE WATER PIPE THROUGH~CONTAMINATED VESSELS
- There shall be
no potable water piping installed or maintained within any piping or device
conveying sewage wastes or other materials hazardous to health and safety.
1204.8 - TANK INLETS Inlets to tanks, vats, sumps and other receptors
when protected by an approved vacuum breaker shall have such device
installed on the discharge side of the last valve with the critical level
not less than 6 inches above the overflow rim of such equipment. Water
supply inlets not protected by vacuum breakers shall be installed not less
than 2 DiDe diameters; but in no case shall the gap be less than 2 inches
above the overflow rim of such tank, vat or similar equipment.
.e~04.9 - SURGICAL~ MEDICAL EQUIPMENT~ ETC. - Medical, therapeutic,
~ rqical, mortuary or similar places shall have all water outlets protected
£ ~ approved vacuum breakers on the discharge side of the floor and at no
time less than 36 inches above any fixture or equipment served, unless sucb
vacuum breaker is an integral part of the fixture or equipment havinq
approval as a unit, and provided the "unit" vacuum breaker will not be
subjected to back pressure under any condition.
1204.10 - ASPIRATORS - Aspirators shall not be directly connected to sewer
connected waste pipe, but may be connected to the inlet side of a trap and
shall be equipped with an approved vacuum breaker installed at least 6
inches above the aspirator unit. The discharge pipe from the aspirator
unit shall be designed for free flow and shall discharge through an
approved air qap. The length of such discharge pipe or tube from the
aspirator shall at no time exceed 12 inches.
1204.11 - HOT WATER VACUUM BREAKER - Vacuum breakers for hot water over 160
degrees shall
160 degrees
inoperative.
be of approved t~De, desiqned to operate at temperatures of
or more without rendering any portion of the devic~
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1205 - WATER SERVICE PIPE AND FITTINGS
1205.1 - MATERIALS UNDERGROUND
120§.1.1 - Materials for underground water service pipe and lawn sprinkler
systems, shall be Type M copper tube, brass, cast iron pressure pipe,
gakvanize~-s~eek7 or pressure-rated plastic as listed in Table 500. Water
pipe and fittings with more than 8.0% lead shall not be used.
The minimum working pressure of plastic piping installed outside of the
foundation walls shall be 160 psi at 73 degrees F, with permanent
identification markings.
1209 - WATER SUPPLY CONTROL
1209.6 MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING CONTROL VALVE Every family unit water
service line shall be controlled by a separate main shut-off valve.
1210 - WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE, TUBING AND FITTINGS
1210.1 - MATERIALS
1210.1.1 - Above Ground Materials for water distribution pipes and tubing
shall be pipe, copper water tube minimum type "M", stainless steel water
tube minimum Grade H, cast iron pressure pipe, gakvan~ze~--s~ee~?
chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) or polybutylene (PB) plastic pipe ¢
tubing all to be installed with approved fittings; except that changes i
direction in copper tube (ASTM B 88) may be made with bends having a radlu~-
of not less than four diameters of the tube, providing that such bends are
made by use of forming equipment which does not deform or create a loss in
cross-sectional area of the tube.
1210.1.2 - Under Ground- Inaccessible water distribution piping under slabs
shall be copper minimum type M ~, brass, cast iron pressure pipe,
ga~van~ze~ --s~ee~ --p~peF chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) or
polybutylene (PB) plastic pipe or tubing, all to be installed with approved
fittings or bends. Any material subject to corrosion shall be protected
when used in corrosive soils.
1211 - SIZING OF WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
1211.2 - CALCULATION OF SIZE - When required by the Building Official, the
sizing of the water distribution system shall be calculated by a registered
mechanical engineer or other acceptable authority. Not more than 2
fixtures shall be supplied with a 1/2 inch cold water supply. Not more
than 4 fixtures shall be supplied with a 1/2 inch hot water suDDl¥.
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,~ ~ 1212 - HOT WATER DISTRIBUTION
1:~2.1 - SOLAR WATER SEATERS, DEFINITIONS:
SOLAR COLLECTORS a manufactured unit of code approved materials used to
collect or absorb solar energy to heat fluid circulating within its coils.
Solar collectors must be certified by the Florida Solar Energy Center.
SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEM a system including a solar
circulating pipes from the solar collector to a hot water
heat exchanger. The circulation may be thermo-syphon or
forced circulation installed with all required accessories.
collector with
storage tank or
open or closed
DOMESTIC HOT WATER STORAGE TANK a receptacle or device using any energy
source for the heating of and/or storage of water heated by the so/ar
collector and/or by another energy source as a supplement.
1212.2 - FLUID TRANSPORT SYSTEMS
1212.2.1 - DEFINITIONS
OPEN SYSTEMS - a complete installation with a solar collector connected to
a domestic hot water storage tank supplied by portable water for domestic
hot Water supply only.
C~ED SYSTEM - a complete installation with a solar collector connected to
eat exchanger using a non-portable fluid to indirectly heat water for
_~ ~stiC use or for heating and/or cooling.
1212.2.2 A Thermo-Syphon (natural circulation) system shall be installed
with 2 iSolation valves and 2 drain down valves. An autOmatic temperatur~
and pressure valve shall be installed at the hot water outlet of the solar
collector. An automatic air vent shall be installed at the highest point
of the system. T and P valves shall vent onto the roof to be observable
1212.3 - INSTALLATION - An open forced circulation system shall bo
installed with 2 isolation valves~ 2 drain down valves~ a check valve~
circulation pump~ differential control unlt with sensors or automatic
timer. Systems shall be equipped with freeze sensors. An automatic
temperature and pressure valve shall be installed at the hot water outlet
of the solar collector. An automatic air vent shall be installed at tho
highest point of the system.
A closed forced circulation system using an anti-freeze solution requires a
double walled heat exchanger and drawings shall be submitted for approval
for the Building Official. No copper tubing smaller than 1/2 inch I.D.
shall be iinstalled as part of any solar hot water system unless approved by
the Building Official.
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Ail water circulating lines shall
be insulated with
minimum 3/8 inch
insulation from the collector to the storage tank.
All exposed insulation shall be protected from ultra violet
Unions shall be installed in circulating lines at solar panels.
radiation.
A set of drawings shall be submitted with the plumbing permit application
showing roof penetrations and solar collector mounting details. T and P
valves shall vent onto the roof to be observable.
1213 SAFETY DEVICES
1213.4 RELIEF OUTLET WASTES - The outlet of a pressure, temperature, or
other relief valve shall not be connected to the drainage system as a
direct waste. The pressure and temperature relief valve drain lines shall
not be connected into condensate waste lines from air conditioning
equipment. The drain 'piping from pressured temperature or other reliez
valves may be discharged as follows:
1. Solar hot water storage tanks or solar collectors placed above the
roof may discharge upon the roof surface, as stated in 2 and 3.
2. In cases where a building covers an entire lot~ or has a mechanical
equipment room~ the discharge shall be to any suitable plumbing
fixture (except a water closet) or floor drain terminating above the
floor level.
3. In all other instances except those described in 1 and 2, t~-~
discharge shall be to an observable point outside a building,
t~ ~
terminus of all drip pipes shall be threadless, and shall be turn~
down within 6 inches of ground level.
1213.4.1 Pressure and temperature relief valve discharge lines from more
than 1 heater may be connected together without increasing the size, ir
safe pans do not connect into the pressure and temperature line, and the
total B.T.U. input does not exceed the following:
1. 1/2 inch drain up to 15r000 B.T.U.
2. 3/4 inch drain up to 150r000 B.T.U.
3. 1 inch drain up to 300~000 B.T.U.
NOTE: See Section 1213.7 if pressure and temperature line and pan
drains are combined into common drain.
1213.7 - SAFETY PANS UNDER WATER HEATERS
1213.7.1 - When-wa~er-hea%ers-or-h~-wa%e=-s%orage-%anks-a~e-~ns%akked
~n-su=h-areas-~ha~-keekage-coukd-cause-wa~er-damage-~o-~he-bu~d~ng-or
~njury-%o-%he-bu~kd~ng-o=¢upan%s~-~he-~ank-or-heater-shakk-res~-~n-a
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h~gh--~mpac~--p~ast~c--pan--o~-'-a%--~east--~%&6-~nch--~h~ckness--er--a
gakvan~ze~ -s%ee~ -or -o~her -me~a~ -pan -o~ -equak -certes&ye -resistance
hav~ng-a-~h~ekness-at-~eas~-equa~-to-e~e~76-~nch-~4-ga~-ga~vam~zed
shee%-s%eeEv
All hot water heaters installed in attics or above the first floor ceiling
of a building, that may cause water damage, shall have a pan with a drain
installed under the heater.
1213.7.2 - Safet¥-pans-shakk-be-no-kess-~han-~-}%2-&nches-~eep-an~-shakk-be
o~-su~c~en~-s~ze-and-shape-~o-rece~ve-a~-~r~p~ngs-~r-¢on~ensa%e-~om
~he-~ank-or-hea~er-an~-~he-d~scharge-~rom-~he-re~e~-vakve-or-va~ves=--The
pan-shakk-be-~rakne~-by-an-~n~rec~-was%e-p~pe-no-kess-%han-~-knch-~ame%er
or-~he-~ame~er-o~-%he-ou%ke%-o~-~he-requ~re~-rek~ef-vakvey-wh~chever-~s
~argerv
The drain piping from safe pans may be discharged as follows:
1. To an observable point outside a building terminating with pipe
without a fitting and without a thread~ turned down within 6 inches of
the ground level.
2. Into an indirect waste.
3. Into an air conditioning condensate drain line.
4. Into the pressure and temperature relief drain line~ providing the
pressure and temperature relief line is of suitable size to
accommodate its own loading so that water will not enter the safe pan
of heaters located on lower floors and providing that the pan drain
DiDin~ connects to the pressure and temperature lines below the floor
level of its respective drain pan.
'~13.7.3 - The -pan -~ra~n -sha~ -ex~en~ -~uk&-s~ze -and-%erm&na~e -over -a
ex~er~or-of-~he-bu~k~ng-an~-~erm~na~e-n~-kess-~han-6-~nches-o~-more-~han
~4-~nches-above-gra~ev
Where drains from more than 2 heater safe pans tie together in the vertical
plane~ the common drain shall be increased one pipe size larger than th~
pan drain. Minimum size pan drain shall be 3/4 inches.
1213.7.4 The discharge from the relief valve shall be piped full-size
separately to the outside of the building or to another approved location
so that any discharge can cause no personal injury or property damage and
can be readily observed by the building occupants. In no case shall the
discharge from a relief valve be trapped against the valve.
1213.9 - WATER HEATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL SETTING - Water heater
temperature shall conform to State of Florida MOdel Energy Code~ as
amended.
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1301 - MATERIALS
1301.6 ACID SOIL AND WASTE PIPING Acid soil and waste piping for
drainage systems shall be of a high-sikieone-cas~-i=on~-beresikica~e-gkess
or-o~her material approved -by -the-Pkumbin9 -Sf~ciek= recommended by the
desiqn professional and the manufacturer. Fittings shall conform to the
type of piping used. Acid soil and waste piping shall not be connected to
the conventional plumbing system= unless approved acid neutralizinq device
has been installed.
1303 - DRAINAGE PIPING INSTA?,?.ATION
1303.3 - LARGE PIPING - Horizontal building drains 3 inches diameter or
larger shall be installed with a fall of not less than 1/8 inch per footF
or as noted in TABLE 1305.1 - BUILDING DRAINS & SEWERS.
TABLE 1304.1 FIXTURE UNITS PER FIXTURE OR GROUP
Fixture Type Fixture-Unit Minimum Size2
Value as of Trap
Load Factors (inches)
(Table unchanged)
7. Bathtub to be rated as 3 fixture units only when the waste and overflow
is 2 inches~ not when the P-trap alone is two 2 inches.
CHAPTER 14
VENTS AND VENTING
1401 - MATERIALS
1401.3 PIPING ABOVE GROUND - Vent piping shall be cast iron, gakvanized
s~ee~? lead, brass, or copper pipe, copper tube of a weight not less than
that of copper drainage tube type DWV, plastic piping or borosilicate
glass.
1403 - VENT STACKS
1403.2.1 The vent stack shall terminate independently above the roof of
the building or shall be connected with the extension of the soil or waste
stack (stack-vent) at least 6 inches above the flood-level rim of the
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b~tghest fixture. Vent terminals when equipped with approved air admittance
lyes shall be located in an readily accessible attic space or other
~essible lOcation that will permit the unrestricted flow of air into the
L~rminal.
1408 - FIXTURES VENTS
1408.1 - DISTANCE OF TRAP FROM VENT - Each fixture trap shall have a
protecting vent so located that the slope and the developed length in the
fixture drain from the trap weir to the vent fitting are within the
requirements set forth in TABLE 1408.1. exeept-as-pe~m~t~ed-by-~4~v~
1. The distance of a water closet trap from its vent shall not exceed
5 ft.
2. The distance of a wall hung u~inal trap from its vent shall not
exceed 24 inches. Not more than one wall hung urinal can be installed
on a horizontal waste arm. When 2 wall hung urinals are connected into
a common waste stack~ the stack shall be 3 inches in diameter and the
waste arms shall be connected into a double wye.
TABBE-~488v~---B~STANeB-eP-P~HT~R~-Tl%%P-PReM-VENT
S~2~ eP P~T~R~ ~ST~qNeE FReM
BRA~N ........... S ~E-eP-TR~P- - -PAB~-P~R-PeeT ........ TRAP
............ ~-~F4~ ........... }~4~ ............. ~6u
............ ~-~4~ ........... ~4u ............. 5~
............ ~-~- ........... ~4~ ............. 5~
................ ~_~9~ ........... ~4u ............. 8~
................ 9~ ............... ~4u .............
................ ~u ............... ~8u ............ ~0x
................ 4~ ............... ~8~ ............
TABLE 1408.1 - DISTANCE OF FIXTURE TRAP FROM VENT!
(Underlin£ng deleted for clarity)
SIZE OF FIXTURE DRAIN
DISTANCE OF TRAP TO VENT1
1 1/4 inch 5 feet
1 1/2 inch 5 feet
2 inch 8 feet
3 inch 10 feet
4 inch 15 feet
1. A 4 inch trap may be placed 15 ft. from a vented house or building drain
without reventing.
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1411 - WET VENTING ~
1411.1 - SINGLE BATHROOM GROUPS ~
1411.1.1 - Horizontal wet vents shall not exceed 15 ft. and shall receive
discharge from fixture drains only.
1411.1.2 Vertical wet vents connecting to a horizontal wet vent shall not
exceed 6 ft.
1411.1.3 The minimum size and the maximum capacity of wet vents shall be
in accordance with TABLE 1411.1.3 SIZING AND CAPACITY OF WET VENTS.
TABLE 1411.1.3 - SIZING AND CAPACITY OF WET VENTS
(Underlining deleted for clarity)
VENT SIZE FIXTURE UNITS
2 inches1 4
2 1/2 inghes2 10
3 inches4J 16
4 inches 32
1. Units other than urinals, pressure fixtures or sinks
2. No water closets or other fixtures requiring a waste openi[~£
greater than 2 inches shall be permitted
3. No water closets or other fixtures requiring a waste opening
greater than 3 inches shall be permitted
4. No water closets or other fixtures requiring, a waste opening
greater than 4 inches shall be permitted
1411.1.4 - 2 water closets on a horizontal section may be vented by a wet
or dry vent stack taken off between the 2 water closets~ providing the vent
intersection is within 5 ft. vertical developed length from each water
closet horizontal outlet and all fixtures are on the same story level.
1411.5 - VERTICAL COMBINATION WASTE AND WET VENT
1411.5.1 - VERTICAL COMBINATION WASTE AND VENT
the fixture units may be increased 10 times and
increased 2 times as specified.
For drinking fountains,
permitted length may be
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STOR~
1502 - MATERIALS
1502.1 - INSIDE CONDUCTORS - Conductors placed within buildings or run in
vent or pip shafts shall be aluminum, cast iron, galvanized or-bkack steel,
gakvan~zed-~er~ous-akkoys7 brass, lead, copper tubing of a weight not less
than that of copper drainage tube Type DWV, copper pipe, or Schedule 40
plastic pipe.
1701 - REFERENCED STANDARDS
1701.1 - REFERENCED STATE STANDARDS - These Standards include provisions of
the Florida Statutes~ Florida Administrative Code and other requlations
which could have an impact on the construction of a buildinq or the local
enforcement of construction requlations. They are referenced solely to
provide information to those enqaqed in construction and local buildinq
officials~ plans examiners~ inspectors and the construction industry. This
Section may be updated from time to time by the local building official.
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