O89-56ORDINANCE NO. 89-~
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION ~OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER~ 5, BUILDING CODE,
SECTION 5-70 ADOPTION OF THE STANDARD
MECHANICAL CODE AND GAS CODE BY ADOPTING
THE STANDARD MECHANICAL. CODE AND GAS
CODE, 1988 EDITION, TOGETHER WITH
UNIFORM MINIMUM PALM BEACH COUNTYWIDE
AMENDMENTS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
~BUILDING CODE ADVISORY BOARD OF PALM
BEACH COUNTY; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
CLAUSE; A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AUTHORITY
TO CODIFY; AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
W/~EREAS, the City of Boynton Beach is mandated by Palm
Beach County to adopt the same basic-construction codes as
all municipalities in Palm Beach County; and
WREREAS, the Building Code Advisory Board of Palm Beach
County has recommended the adoption of the 1988 standard
codes with uniform minimum countywide amendments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEAC~. FLORIDA:
Section 1. That Chapter 5 of the Codified
Ordinances of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, MeChanical
Code and Gas Code is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 5-70 Mechanical Code and Gas Code
Adopted
The Standard Mechanical Code and Gas
Code, 1988 Editions, together with the
model countywide amendments to the
Standard Mechanical Code and Gas Code,
1988 Edition, copies of which are now on
file in the office of the Building
Official of the City, is hereby adopted
and established as the Uniform Standard
Mechanical Code and Gas Code of the
City.
Section 2. That the amendments listed in Section 1
are attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
Section 3. Ail ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 4. Should any section or provision of this
ordinance or any portion hereof be declared by a Court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall
not affect the remainder of this ordinance.
BUILDING CODE ADVISORY BOARD OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY
MODEL COUNTYWIDE AMENDMENTS
TO THE
STANDARD MECHANICAL CODE, 1988 EDITION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
The following chapters of the Standard Mechanical Code, 1988 edition
have been amended :
CHAPTER 1 - ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 2 - DEFINITIONS
CHAPTER 3 - AIR-CONDITIONING, HEATING AND VENTILATION EQUIPMENT
CHAPTER 4 - REFRIGERATION
CHAPTER 5 - DUCTS AND DUCT SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 6 - PIPING
CHAPTER 9 - REFERENCE STANDARDS
CODING:
Words ~e~e~ are deletions;
Standard Mechanical Code, 1988 edition.
words underlined are additions to the
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CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
100 - INCORPORATION OF STANDARD
100- INCORPORATION
The Mode~ Countywide Administrative Code is hereby adopted by reference
a~d is incorporaed as if herin, and is intended to provide for the
administrativ~ aspects of the Standard Mechanical Code and these
amendments thereto.
CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
202 - DEFINITIONS
CHIMNEY, MASONRY- a field constructed chimney of solid masonry units,
~be~? Stones, listed hollow masonry units or reinforced concrese
built in accordance with nationally recognized standards.
MASONRY UNIT, SOLID - a masonry unit whose net cross-sectional area in
-every plane parallel to the bearinq surface is ~ ~
750 or more of its qrosm
cross-sectional area measured in the same plane.
MECHANICAL OFFICIAL - ~ee-A~m~m~&k~e-A~h~y= When used in this
Code, Mecha~icaI Official shall mean the bUildinq offic--~al or the chief
mechanical inspector as determined by the governinq authority.
PERM- the term used for a unit of a unit of water vapor transmission. ]
qrain of water vapor transmitted per sq ft per hour per inch of mercury
pressure difference~ used to express the resistance of a material to
.~h~ penetration of moisture.
CHAPTER 3
AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING AND VENTILATION EQUIPMENT
301 - GENERAL
301 o 2-APPROVAL
30~[.2.1 Heat recovery systems or auxiliary appliances when installe~]
as! part of any air conditioninq or refriqeration system shall b~'~
aD]
Ex~
Dr(
~--~de:
)roved for such installation by a recoqnized testinq aqency.
~ernal water and hot gas lines on such units shall be insulated ok
tected to prevent accidental burning. Unless the installation i~.
~iqned by a reqistered enqineer the equipment and system shall bo
~talled in accordance with the manufacturer,s instructions,
:ommendations or technical manuals.
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303 - HEATING EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN BOILERS
303.3-ATTIC INSTALLATION
303.3.2
~-Be-P~e~-~7-~-e~a~7,-~qge-~~ 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 grounding typ~-.
convenience outlet, convenient to the general equipment area. In an
attic, a light, located on the service side of the equipment which i~
controlled by a switch located at the required passageway opening,
shall be provided.
303.3.3 Appliances installed in attic spaces shall be supported from
the top chords of trusses or roof framing as approved by the design
engineer and Building Official. -
3.03.5-ROOF OR EXTERIOR WALL INSTALLATION
303.5.5 Ail appliances installed on roof shall be provided wit6
vibration isolation so as not to create objectionable noise or hazard ~-~
to structural members.
305 - COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
305.1-COMBUSTION AIR - GENERAL
306 - CHIMNEYS AND VENTS
306.4-FACTORY-BUILT CHIMNEYS
306.4.2 Masonry chimneys shall not be corbeled from a wall more than
6 inches, nor shall a chimney.be corbeled from a wall which is less
than 12 inches thick unless it projects equally on each side of the
wall provided that in the second story of a two-story dwelling,
corbeling of chimneys on the exterior of the enclosing walls may equal
the wall thickness. ~e~e~-~ha~-~n~t--e~eee~-~--i~-~ee~_~
e~e~-~se--~-~r~i~k--~ee~e~ Individual corbels or the maximu~
projection of one unit shall not exceed one-half the height of the uni[~
nor one-third it bed depth. Corbeled smoke chambers shall be parged
with fine clay mortar or refractory mortor.
306.4.3
~b~e-°~-~{~-~~--~~-~af~e~s= A chimney or chimney flue
shall not change in size or shape within 6 inches above or below wher~
the chimney passes through floor components, ceilinG components or roof
components.
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3 ~6 . 17-FIREPLACES
3
06.17.3-MASONRY FIREPLACES
316.17.3.6 Hearth extensions of approved factory-built fireplaces
a~d fireplace stoves shall be
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.i]lstalled in accordance with 804.1.3 of the Standard Building Code.
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308 - EXHAUST SYSTEMS
309 - SOLAR ENERGY UTILIZATION
309.6.1 Ail Solar collectors shall be certified by the Florida Sola~-
lerqy Center except owner constructed solar collectors for 1 & 2
~mily dwellings. Manufactured collectors shall be labeled with the
.nufacturers name, address, and types of transfer fluids compatible
.th the collector design. Listed collectors shall also include the
rkings required under the terms of the listzng. All collecnors,
.cluding shop and site-built collectors, shall be labeled to indicate
e operating fluid, the maximum allowable temperature and pressure and
e direction(s) of fluid flow.
CHAPTER 4
REFRIGERATION
405.1--APPROVAT.
~e~t recovery-systems or auxiliary appliances when installed as part Ol
any air conditioning or refriqeration system shall be approved for such
~n~tallation by a recognized testinq agency. External water and hol
~as lines on such units shall be insulated or protected to prevenl.
a
c~zdental burninG. Unless the installation is designed by ,-~
registered engineer the equipment and system Shall be installed ii,
Dc~ordance with the manufacturer's instructions, recommendations
technical manuals.
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512 - PLENI~4 CHAMBERS
512.1-GENERAL EXCEPTIONS:
3. Return plenum chambers for residential duct systems as defined
in 501: Nothing in 512 shall restrict the use of wood louvered
doors, wood frame mechanical equipment supports, approved plastic
type condensate drain lines, approved plastic fire sprinkler
piping, water heater pans and drain line approved by the plumbing
code, and piping insulation installed in mechanical equipment
closets, provided all mechanical equipment meets requirements of
301.2.
CHAPTER-6
PIPING
603 - CONDENSATE DRAIN PIPING
603.1-GENEILAL
Condensation from all cooling coils or evaporators shall be cart~=~ -
full size from drip pan outlet and PiPed to a ~~-~ewe~-~Fr~i~ ~-~
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 Mechanical
Official. e~e~e-~l'a-iJg~o--~m-~f--t-~-~-~a~-~p~-~yn--~
~i~-~-~-~-~a~--i~,~ee~-~-~-l~!~,--~_~he~_~~_~
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603.2-MATERIAL
609 - TEST AND INSPECTIONS
Work shall not be concealed prior to inspection and tests. All pipe,
except cast 'iron and plastic as approved in ~his 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.
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CHA~TER 9
REFERENCE STANDARDS
SECTION REFERENCE
302.4
405
901 - REFERENCED STANDARDS
STANDARD DESIGNATIONS
ANSI/ASHRAE 15-78 Safety Code fol
Mechanical Refriqeration
901.1-REFERENCED STATE STANDARDS - These Standards include provision~
Qf the Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code and othel·
regulations which could have an impact the construction of a building
~r the local enforcement of construction requlations. They
re~erenced solely to provide information to those enqaqed in
construction and local builidng officials, plans examiners, inspector~.
and the construction industry. This Section may be updated from timn
to time by the local buildinq official.
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BUILDING CODE ADVISORY BOARD OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY
MODEL COUNTYWIDE AMENDMENTS
TO THE
STANDARD GAS CODE, 1988 Edition
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
The following chapters of the Standard Gas Code, 1988 edition have
been amended:
CHAPTER 1 -
CHAPTER 2 -
CHAPTER 11-
ADMINISTRATION
DEFINITIONS
REFERENCED STANDARDS
Words ~mbe~en are deletions; words underlined are additions to the
Standard Plumbing Code, 1988 edition.
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CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
100 - INCORPORATION OF STANDARD
100-INCORPORATION
.Delete Chapter in its entirety and substitute the followinq:
The Model Countywide Administrative Code, as may be amended from timn
to time, is .hereby adopted by reference and is incorporated as ii
herein, and is intended to provide for the administrative asDects o£
~he Standard Gas Code and these amendments thereto.
CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
202-DEFINITIONS
GAS OFFICIAL-
Gas Official
i
-~. nsDector as determined by the qoverninq authority.
~-~mi~i~a~--AtFc-h~ey~. When used in this Codm
shall mean the buildinq official or the chief qas
CHAPTER 11
REFERENCED STANDARDS
1101 - STANDARDS LISTS
1101.1 Referenced Standards
1101.1.1 - REFERENCED STATE STANDARDS - These Standards includm
Provisions of the florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code and
pther requlations which could have an impact the construction of
~uildinq or the local enforcement of construction requlations. TheM
are referenced solely to provide information to those enqaqed
c '
-onstructlon and local builidnq officials, plans examiners, inspectors
Dnd the construction industry. ~ This Section may be updated from timo
to time by the local buildinq official.
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411 - RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY - GROUP R
411.1 - SCOPE
411.1.3 - See Section 506 for building more than four stories in
height.
CHAPTER 5
SPECIAL OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS
506 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR GROUP B AND GROUP R HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
506.1 - SCOPE
506.1.1. . -_ }~eee-fe~feme~{s_~ym~l{__ap~_{~_~rl{__~re~_9_~_~re~p~R'
~h~-~6-J{--~eve-~he-E~wes~--l~v~-oE-(E~e_~~_~~_~e~?
The requirements of Section 506 shall apply to all buildinqs more tha~
4 stories or 50 ft in heiqht. Such buildings shall be provided with
e~e~ an approved automatic sprinkler system. ~-~-w~h
506.2 - SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEMS
506.2.1 - At least one approved smoke detector suitable for the
intended use shall be installed in:
1. Every mechanical equipment, electrical, transformer, telephone
equipment, elevator machine or similar room.
2. In every elevator lobby.
3. In the main return and exhaust air plenum of each air conditioning
system serving more than one story and located in a serviceable
area downstream of the last duct inlet.
4. Each connection to a vertical duct or riser serving two or more
stories from return air ducts or plenums or heating, and air
conditioning system, except that in Group R occupancies, an smoke
detector maybe used in each return air riser carrying not more
than 5000 cfm. and serving not more than 10 air inlet openings.
5. See also 903.2 for smoke and fire detection systems.
506.9 - AREAS OF REFUGE (COMPARTMENTATION) ALTERNATE (TEXT DELETED FOR
CLARITY)
508 - ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
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Buildings and structures shall be _made access_ib!e to the ~
ha_ndicap_ped in accordance with Cha: te_r 553~__Part V_~ Florida Statute.
CHAPTER 7
FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
703 - PROTECTION OF WALL OPENINGS
703.3 - PROTECTION OF OPENINGS IN INTERIOR WALLS AND FLOORS --
703.3.3 - Fire dampers complying with the.requirements of UL 555 sh~
be installed in the following locations, except as allowed in 703.3.4:
1. Ducts penetrating walls or partitions having a fire resistance~
rating of one or more hours. When a wall is of 3-hour or greater fira
resistance a fire door meeting the requirements of
hour fire damper meeting the r~uirements of UL 555 ASTM E 152 or a 3-
- shall be used.
.-2. Ducts penetrating shaft walls~having a fire resistance rating of
one or more hours.
3. Ducts penetrating floors of buildings requiring the protection of
vertical openings when the duct is not protected by,shafts.
703.3.4 - 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
through 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-in long are carried up inside the
riser at each inlet.
4. In steel duct systems penetrating 1-hour walls or partitions, wh~-~
the duct penetrating the rated .partition does not exceed 100 sq in,
and meeting the following minimum requirements: the
entire system s]~ Jl
be of O.0217-inch (26 ga) minimum steel duct and the duct shall continue
for not less than 5 ft from the rated wall. When wall registers occur
at rated partitions, a fire damper shall be provided.
5. See Standard Mechanical Code, 5110 for additional exceptions.
706 - ROOF COVERINGS
706.1 - GENERAL - Roof coverings shall be divided into The classes
defined below, whose use within the Fire District shall be governed by
the requirements of 302.2.4. All Class A, B and C roof coverings shall
be tes~ed in accordance with ASTM E 108. In addition, fire retardan[
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treated wood roof coverings shall be tested in with ASTM D 2898. Ail
roof coverings shall be installed in accordance with the $Bee~ Palm
Beach Model County-wide Standard for the Installation of Roof Coverings
and other approved nationally recognized standards.
CHAPTER 8
APPURTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 9
SPRINKLERS, STANDPIPES AND ALARM SYSTEMS
901 - SPRINKLERS
901.6 - GARAGES - Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be
provided in the following garages:
1. Enclosed parking garages ~e~-~-~--~i~h more than 4 stories or
~0-ft in heiqht 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 - LARGE ASSEMBLY OCCUPANCy
901~7.2.1.1 - ~ROUP A SMALL ASSEMBLY OCCUPANCY - An ~atic
s-rinkler s.-stem shall be .rovided in all small assembly ~
hav~v; . of 300 persons or more, except churches, bas(~d on_the
m~n~mum occu anc~tent in TABLE-Ii05.1. MINIMUM OCCUPANT CONTENT__
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CHAPTER 11
MEANS OF EGRESS
ll03-ARRANGEMENT AND NUMBER OF EXITS
TABLE 1103
6. 36 inches m~-~e-~-~-~me-~-~w~-{am{&y-~q-i~ shall be
permitted within dwelling units.
1103.2 - MINIMUM NUMBER OF EXITS
1103.2.3.4 - In Group S occupancies, one story only, and'having a flo
area less than 2500 sq ft and a travel distance to an exit no~
exceeding 50 ft. °~
EXCEPTION: In storage spaces, such as mini-warehouses, which mee~
all of the following requirements, overhead doors may be used in lieu
of side swinqinq as required in 1114.1.1.
3. Spaces shall have a maximum floor area of 200 sg ft.
-~2. Buildings and grounds are continuously supervised.
3. Space is for dead storaqe only, occupancy of any other type is no[
permitted. '
1104.4 - EMERGENCY EGRESS OPENINGS
1104.4.1 - Every sleeping room on the first and second story ~f
m~~e-~}we~~-~-eYe~y~-~ee~-~_.~__~e_~_~w~__~m~y
~we~s of Group R occupancies as defined by Standard Building Code
411 shall have at least one operable window or exterior door approved
for emergency egress or rescue. The units must be operable from the
inside to a full clear opening without the use of separate tools.
Where windows are provided as a means of egress or rescue, they shall
have a sill height of not more than 44 inches above the floor.
1106 - EXIT ENCLOSURES
1106.2 - EXTERIOR EXITWAY STAIRS
1106.2.2.1 - Ail required exterior exitway stairways shall be locat~-~ ~
completely outside the exterior walls of the building.
1112 - STAIRWAY CONSTRUCTION
1112.3 - TREADS AND RISERS
1112.3.3 -
~P~w-edgev Winders shall have a minimum tread depth of 6 inchen
at the narrow edqe and shall have a minimum tread depth of 9 inches
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a point 12 inches fr6~ t'h~e'~-~.'~'jl~'~d~q~['~'Wi~ders may be used as a
component in the means of eqress within a dwellinq unit.
1112.3.4 - Spiral stairways
~webb~-&m~-w~%h½~-a-s~g&e-~t~g-+~n-i~ may be used as a component
· n the means of eqress within dwellinq units and from a mezzanine not
more than 250 sq ft and serving not more than five occupants. A spiral
st~airway m~ shall have a 7 1/2 inch minimum clear tread depth at a
point 12 inches from the narrow edge. The risers m~ shall be
sufficient to provide a headroom of 6 ft 6 in minimum but riser height
shall not be more than 9 1/2 inches. The minimum stairway width
Dhall be 26 inches.
1112.3.5 - Circular stairs may be used as ~-ex~e a component in the
means of eqress providing the minimum depth of the treads is not less
than 10 inches and the smaller radius is not less than twice the width
of the stairway,
1112.3.'8 - Alternatinq tread stairways shall have a %~e minimum
projected tread exclusive of nosing m~&bb-Be of 8 1./2 inches within a
minimum total tread depth of 10 1/2 inches. The rise to the next
alternating tread surface shall be a maximum of 8 inches. Distance
between handrails shall be a minimum of 17 inches and a maximum of 24
inches. A minimum distance of 6 inches shall be provided between the
stair handrail and any other object. A minimum of 12 inches shall be
provided between the stair handrails of adjacent alternating tread
stairways.
Alternating tread stairways may be used as a component in the means of
~qress in occupancy Groups F, H, I and S ~e-~e~m~e~ from a mezzanine
not more than 250 sq ft in area and serving not more than five
occupants.
1112.3.9 - Alternating tread ~%~ stairways meeting the requirements
of 1112.3.8 ~ay be used as a component in a means of eqress ~ within a
Group R occupancy eee~e~e~ within dwelling and ~dwelling units ~e
a~eep~be from a mezzanine of not more than 250 sq ft in area serving
not more than five occupants.
1112.6.1 - Stairs mem~b~9-as-~fd~d_~_o~_egres~ shall be clear
of all obstructions except that handrails attached to the walls may
project not more than 3 1/2 inches at each side and stringers may
project 1 1/2 inches at each side.
1112.7 - HEADROOM - Stairs ~e~9~-as-~.'~re~-~-e~-egress shall
have a minimum headroom clearance of 6 ft 8 ~n measured vertically from
the nearest nosing to the nearest soffit. This minimum shall be
maintained for the full ~eq~bmed width of stairs and landings.
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CHAPTER 12
MINIMUM DESIGN LOADS
1203.6 - ROOF LIVE LOADS
TABLE i203.6
1203 - LIVE LOADS
TABLE 1203.6
MINIMUM ROOF LIVE LOAD
(Pounds per square foot of horizontal projection)
Roof Slope
Tributary Loaded Areas in
Square Feet For Any
Structural Member
0 to 200 201 to 600 Over 600
Flat or rise less than 4-in.
per ft
Arch or dome with rise less than
1/8 of span
~830 3624
Rise 4-in.per ft to less
than 12-in. per ft
Arch or dome with rise 1/8
of span to less than 3/8
of span
~624 342 1 ~18
Rise 12-in.per ft and greater
Arch or dome with rise 3/8
of span or greater
Awnings except cloth covered
3M18 3~18 3~18
5 5 5
Greenhouses,lath houses and
10 10 10
agricultural buildings
CHAPTER 13
FOUNDATIONS
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 p3~m concrete, masonry or timber footings are
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used, they shall rest on undisturbed or minimum ~8 95% compacted soil
of uniform density and thickness.
1302.2.2 - QUESTIONABLE SOILS - Where the bearing capacity of the soil
is not definitely known or is in question, the Building Official may
require ~a~R tests or other adequate proof as to the permisSible safe
bearing capacity at that particular location. ~-~e~e~m~e-~e-~fe
~e~e~-~-eon~o~-wa~an~7-~-q~a~-z/~l-~n~a-~__~_t_~_~_~~
~e~ ~e ~>a~--~-~e-~~iJ~ec~-~-~he-~i-1--~-a,~z-i~l_~fc_~
sUbso~Z con~&o~s sba~ be ~ade zn accoz~ance ~t~ th&s sect&on
1302.2.9 - SOIL TESTS - Ail soil tests as required in 1302,2.2 shall
be made in accordance with this section. Tests shall be certified by an
engineer so registered in the Stalte of Florida. The certification shall
bear the signature and seal of the engineer certif¥inq the test.
.1302.2.9.1 - Ail test shall be substantiated by data' which is i~
accordance with A.S.T.M. or A.A.SI.H.O. standards and so noted.
1302.2.9.2 - Ail soil tests
information:
;hall contain the following minimum
1. Standard 15ft penetration test to determine basic soil bearing
capacity as reguired in TABLR-1302.2.9.3 shall be done in accordanco
with ASTM-D-1586 or ASTM-D-3441.
2. Soil profiles of the supplemental 10 ft auqers as required in
~ABLE-1302.2.9.3 MINIMUM FREQUENCY OF SOIL TESTS in order to verify
uniformity of materials. '
3. The minimum safe bearing value of the soil.
4. If deleterious material mus~ ( muck, silt, trash, etc.) be removed,
~he report shall contain detailed specifications for removal disposal
classification of new fill ater~al, test control for backfilling and
., m ~ ' '
any other special requirements as may be necessary.
5. If piling is recommended, i% shall be so stated along with tho
appropriate pilinq specifications.
6. Should additional fill be required with in the boundary of the
structure, specifications shall ihclude the proper clearinq, qrubbinq,
placement and compaction of new fill.
1302.2.9.3 - FREQUENCE OF TESTS - The frequency of tests shall be i~t
accordance with TABLE-1302.2.9.3 MINIMUM FREQUENCY OF SOIL TESTS.
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(Underlining deleted for clarity)
TABLE - 1302.2.9.3
MINIMUM FREQUENCY OF SOIL TESTS1
TYPE LOT 10FT AUGER2 15FT PENETRATION
Residential4isolated
Residential up to 5 adjacent
Residential over 5 adjacent5
All others6
12
1 every 3rd3
1 every 4th3
1. Frequency of test per lot unless otherwise stated.
2. Located at each corner as remote as possible from each other and
within 4 ft of building line.
3. Located at the approximate center of the structur~
4. Residential includes 1,2 and 3 family dwellinqs.
5. Residential developments may test on a site basis with the frequency
to be determined by the enqlneer.
6. Testinq will be determined by accepted enqineerin~ standards and
practice.
CHAPTER 14
MASONRY CONSTRUCTION
1401 - GENERAL
1401.5 - WATER STOP - Where exterior hollow masonry units bear on ~
concrete surface, a 1 1/2 in recess or other effective water stop,
approved by the Buildinq Official, shall be provided to prevent water
intrusion.
1404 - WALL THICKNESS
1404.2 - THICKNESS OF BEARING WALLS
1404.2.3 - 8NE TOP STORY WATJ~ - The top-story bearing wall of a
building not exceeding 35 ft high may be 8 inches thick, provided the
roof construction imparts no lateral thrust to the walls, and providing
the walls meet lateral support requirements of 1405.
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1409.2 - CHASES
1409 - MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS
1409.2.5 - Voids larger than 3 in outside diameter shall not bo
permitted in minimum size exterior perimeter beams.
CHAPTER 16
CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
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 ~G 50 cu yd.
CHAPTER 17
WOOD CONSTRUCTION
1703 - PROTECTION AGAINST DECAY AND TERMITES
1703.1.1.4 - Ail wood coming in contact with any concrete or masonry
whether exterior or interior, shall be approved naturally durable
pressure treated wood.
1703.1.3.1 - Termite treatment of soil, beneath slabs on grade fol
structures is required prior to placing 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
in~ exeep~-e~e--~i~i~r_shea{h~n~_~_wa~_~am~i~gq__~_o{_~p~
~me~e-~ea~e~-.~)~-~-~pp~ee~-na~a~y-~a~%e_~d~. All siding
shall be installed ~n accordance with the manufacturers specifications.
1703.4 SLABS
1703.4.1 - Sleepers, sills and sole plates on a concrete or masonry
slab w~-~-~-~e~-~o~a~-w{~h-~t~ 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 ~e-~e~-~f--e~e~ masonry or concrete walls be~w
~ma~e shall be approved naturally durable or pressure treated wood.
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TABLE 1706.6A
TABLE 1706.6A - ALLOWABLE SPANS FOR PLYWOOD FLOOR AND ROOF SHEATHING
CONTINUOUS OVER TWO OR MORE SPANS AND FACE GRAIN PERPENDICULAR TO
SUPPORTS.
Roof Floor
Maximum Load (psf) Maximum
Span Total Live Span
(in) Load Load (in)
Edges
Panel Panel Blocked
Span Rating Thickness or other Edges
(in) Support Unblocked
3~/8 ~/36- ...... 35 .... 3~ ..... 395 ---35e ..... 8
24/0 15/32,1/2 247 24 60 45 0
32/16 15/32,5/8 32 28 55 35 165
40/20 19/32,7/8 40 32 403 353 205' 6
48/24 23/32,7/8 48 36 403 353 24
1. These values apply for Structural I and II,C-D Sheathing and C-C
grades 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 ir-- ~<~
footnote 1.
3. For roof live load of 40 psf or total load of 55 psf, decreas%
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 in minimum thickness
underlayment or 1 1/2 in approved cellular or lightweight concrete is
~e~ installed, or finished floor is ~4 25./32 in wood strip.
Allowable uniform load based on deflection of 1/360 of span is 165 psf.
5. May be 24 in if 25,/32 in wood strip flooring is installed at right
angles to joists.
6. For joists spaced 24 in o.c. plywood sheathing with Span Ratings
numbers 40/20 or greater can be used for subfloors when supporting 1
1/2 in lightweight concrete.
7. In no case shall any roof sheathing be less than 32/16 - 15/32 in.
plywood in spans 16 in or more on center. Blockinq or clips ar~
required for less than 19/32 in thick plywood sheathinq.
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1707 - VERTICAL FRAMING
1707.1 - EXTERIOR WALL FRAMING - Studs in one-and-two story buildings
shall be not less than 2 x 4 with the wide face perpendicular to wall.
In three-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:
Stud Lateral Supporting roof Supporting Supporting
Size Unsupported & ceiling 1 floor roof 2 floors roof
Stud Height only & ceiling & ceiling
(in.) (ft.) (in.) (in.) (in.)
2X4 10 ~4 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 bearin9
partition shall be spaced not more than 16 in on center.
1707.2 - BRACING OF EXTERIOR STUD WALLS
1707.2.3 - Sheathing shall be applied on the exterior walls of Type VI
buildings. -
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1708.1 - CEILING JOIST AND RAFTER FRAMING
1708.1.9 - Where ends of rafters are not nailed to ridqe boards, band
j"o~-~'ts, or similar framinq members the ends of the rafters shall b~
suPPorted laterally be solid blockinq or diaqonal bracinq.
1708.1.10 - Overhanq at qable ends a maximum of 6 in are permitted
without supportinq structural members.
1708.2.3 -The bracing of metal plate connected woood trusses shall
comply to their appropriate engineering design. In the absence of
specific bracing requirements, trusses shall be braced in accordance
with the Truss Plate Institute's "Bracing Wood Trusses, BWT-76" ~s
mem~e~-~_~_be_~_~_~e~e~~ ·
1708.2.4 - Truss members and components shall not be cut, notched,
drilled, spliced or otherwise altered in any way without written
concurrence and approval of the desiqn enqineer. No additional loadin~i~
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of any member (i.e. HVAC equipment, water heater, etc.) shall be-
permitted without such additional load beinq incorporated in the
enqineerinq desiqn.
1708.4 - ROOF SHEATHING
1708.4.1 - Ail rafters and roof joists shall be covered with sheathing
as. follows:
1. 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. Particleboard ~e~-~-.-- -. ----w~-~he-/~r~i~i~-~f--~B~E_~
~+B-a~-~a~e~-~-._-: - ---~ei-t-~r-~AB~-~8~ shall not be sued
as roof sheathing.
1708.6 - ANCHORAGE OF ROOF FRAMING TO MASONRY WALLS
1708.6.1 - Ail wood roof members shall be securely fastened to exterim
walls with approved hurricane anchors or clips.
TABLE 1710.2A
(Replace Case 5 and Case 6 illustrations with the following)
Load Case § Framing Lo;id Case § Fram,ng
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CHAPTER 28 ~
ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION
2801.1 - PERMITS - A permit shall be obtained for all aluminu~L~
structures and buildinqs. Plans and specifications necessary
determine the location, methods of attachment, materials, Dower metei
location and electrical feed drop shall be submitted with the permi~
application. A seperate permit shall not be required for screen wall~.
in 1 story buildinqs of new construction if completelv detailed on the
permitted plans. All plans and specifications shall be prepared and
siqned and sealed by a Florida Reqistered Enqineer unless~ product
Dpproval has been recommended as provided for in Section 102.'6,
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. All struct~u~ral des_~D_~hall
be in accoudance with Cha tp_t_~u_ 12 of the Standard Buildin Code as
amended.
_2802.1 - Ail desiqn will be subject to the followinq special
provisions:
1. Sheet metal _screws.ma_m_~y_be used only! for conne_ctions of second__~D_~y
me_mbers. All rimar-_ me_mbers wi_ll be connected with bolts_ o:i ri_vets
or other osi_tive connectors.
2. She_et metal screws ma be~lized onl~ in s_hear. An..- connectors
in ten__sion__shall be bolted_or secured with o]29_s_itive connec, tors.
3. All _connector devices shall be rated b~ load testin~ b~ an a . roved_
~ laborator~ or as listed in the manufacturers certified_
P_~ shed data.
_4. Prefabricated wall and roof panels shall comply with all th~;
provisions of Chapter 25 of this code.
5. All solid roof systems shall be desiqned for a minimum 30 psf livo
load.
6
~6~ All buildl'n: s and_ structures .shall be desiined to resist u li .
' - -- ~ .... '--------ons~~
,the case of ~lacement on e×lstlnq slabs and foundatl
Information_ and calculations shall be rP_u_qvided__~ the d~
~the ability__of the slab-or _f.-.oundation to resist uplift loads.
7. Cables are not permissible as required structural supports.
8. Connections to existinq walls and/or roofinq systems shall be
su-~p-P-q~ted by specific calculations for each case to verify the abilit~v
of ~e e×istinq buildinq or structure to support the additional, load.
A minimum 2 in nominal wood fascia or sub-fascia properly anchor~_d to
the-b~port inq structure shall be r-e~u ired to support an aluminum
~~ or structure when connectinq to a wood roof system -
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9. Ail exterior screen walls shall be set back a minimum of 2 in from~
the edqe of the support slab.
10. Foundations shall be desiqned in accordance with Chapner 13 of tho~
Standard Buildinq Code, as amended.
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Standards
ion
SectiOn
1003.1:.2, -App. B~ E
3001.1 -- REFERENCED STATE STANDARDS - These Standards i~cludo -~
provisions of the Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code and
-.other requlations which could have an impact impact'~he 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 builidnq officials, plans examiners, inspectors
and the construction industry. This Section may be updated from timn
to time by the local buildinq official.
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METAL UTILITY BUILDINGS
2.101 - SCOPE - This Appendix-shall apply to metal utility buildings
which are not intended for human occupancy and which meets the
requirements of this Appendix.
2.102 - LOADS- Live, dead, and wind load requirements shall conform to
the requirements as set forth in Chapter 12 of the Standard Building
Code, as amended.
2.103 - LIMITATIONS
A utility building may be located in any Residential District and will
be permitted as an accessory building only as regulated in the Zoning
Code.
2.104 - STRUCTURAL DESIGN
2.104.1 - DESIGN
2.104.1.1 - FOOTINGS - Minimum size 8 in x 8 in thicken edge and a 3
1/2 in minimum concrete slab with wire mesh or equal. The bottom of
the footing shall be a minimum of 4 in below natural grade. A
continuous footing without a floor slab shall be a minimum of 8 in x 8
in with 1 #4 steel bars. The bottom of the footing shall be a minimum
of 6 in below natural grade.
2.104.1.2 - If the size and spacing of members is in conflict with, or
not covered by this Code, they will be acceptable if the assembly meets
the load requirements of this Code, provided they conform to the
requirements set forth for under Section 2.104.1.3.
2.104.1.3 - Test Every manufacturer of prefabricated metal structures
under this section shall file with the Building Official duplicate
copies of all Certificates from a recognized testing laboratory or
Engineer registered in the State of Florida which states that the tests
have been made on this particular type of prefabricated structures and
showing the live, dead, and wind load capacities in pounds per sq ft
uniformly distributed, together with a detailed physical description of
the members tested.
Panels and other elements tested for loads shall sustain, without
failure for a period of 24 hours, a superimposed load equal to one and
one half times the live load or equal to 37.5 lbs. per square foot.
Recovery within 24 hours after removal of the full test load shall be
not less than 75% of the observed deflection. The measured deflection
on any panel or element under full live load shall not be over 1,/80 of
the clear span. When it definitely ascertained by the Building Official
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that the requirements of this Code have been met, a permit shall be
issued. See Section 103.6 Standard Building Code as amended for
Product Approval. '
2.104.2 - ANCHOR ATTACHMENTS
2.104.'2.1 - Anchor bolts, 1/2 in x 6 in, cast in place, embedded a
minimum of 5 in or an equivalent system may be used~ Bolt placement--
shall not be closer than 2 in or greater than 8 in from each corner or
wall, offset and spaced not greater than 36 in on center thereafte~
Each anchor bolt shall secure the bottom member with one washer 1 ' %
in outside diameter. '
2.104.2.2 - Expansion type anchors may be used for acceptable existing
concrete slabs and/or footings. All expansion anchors shall not beG.
installed less than 2 in from the edge of concrete slab and/o~
footings.
--2.'104.2.3 - Ail anchor devices shall develop a withdrawal resisting
force equal to three times the imposed load. Anchors used to fasten
the structure to the slab shall be tested by a recognized testing
laboratory and such test results furnished to the Building Official.
2.104.2.4 - All connections shall be designed for positive fastening
with a minimum safety factor of 2.00. Sheet me=al-screws may be used
in shear only.
2.104.3 - GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS - Ail steel members cold
formed from steel sheets shall be of gauges conforming to the AISI
Specifications, 1968 Edition. All steel to galvanized or treated for
corrosion. All aluminum members shall be alloy 3003-H14 for sheet
metal and 6063-T5 for extrusion. All aluminum siding and roofing
sheets shall be a minimum of .024 in thickness and a minimum of 26
gauge for steel. All aluminum and steel siding and roofing sheets
shall have a prefinished paint coating or be treated for corrosio/l~.
Concrete minimum of 2500 psi @ 28 days compressive strength
required. Plans must be submitted and a building permit issued pri
to each installation.
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APPENDIX 2
MINIMUM STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTSFOR
ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS
CHAPTER 3.1
ADMINISTRATION
3.101 - TITT~ AND SCOPE
3.101.1 - TITLE - Provisions in the following Chapters shall constitute
and be know 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".
3.101.2 - 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.
3.101.3 - 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.
Compliance with the requirements of this Appendix may be considered as
prima facie evidence of compliance with the Standard Building Code.
3.101.4 - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
3.101.4.1 - 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.
3.101.4.2 - MINIMUM LOAD - This Appendix is based on a minimum
connection uplift load of 855 lbs. for members spacing of 24 in. o.c.
and 570 lbs. for members spaced 16 in. o.c.
3.101.4.3 - OTHER REQUIREMENTS - It is not the intent of this Appendix
to waive any minimum requirements of the Standard Building Code that
are not mentioned herein.
CIIAPTER 3.2
FOUNDATIONS
3.201 - GENERAL
3.201.1 - APPLICATION - The provisions of this Chapter shall control
the design and construction of the foundation and foundation spaces.
Conformity to the specifications herein or the use of other materials
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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.
3.202 - MATERIALS
3.202.1 - 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.
3.203 - FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATION WALLS
3.203.1 - DESIGN - Ail exterior walls, bearing walls, columns a~~
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-3.~201 MINIMUM ALLOWABLE DIMENSIONS FOR
CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALLS AND FOOTINGS.
TABLE 3.201
MINIMUM ALLOWABLE DIMENSIONS FOR CONCRETE
FOUNDATION WALLS AND FOOTINGS
CONTINUOUS FOOTINGS MIN STEEL
WALLS DEPTH
THICKNESS BOTTOM HEIGHT EXISTING 3"
WIDTH GRADE TO CLEAR
FOOTING STEEL
BOTTOM TO
GROUND
FRAME 2 STORY 8" 18" 10" 12" 3-NO. 41
FRAME 1 STORY 8''2 16" 8" 12" 2-NO. 4
MASONRY 2 STORY 8''3
20" 10" 12" 3-NO. 51 - -
MASONRY 1 STORY 8"3
18" 10" 12" 3-NO. 41
1. One rod in top of footing.
2. 6 in if of reinforced concrete.
3. 12 in to provide ledge for joist bearing where other than slab
floors on grade are used.
Where exterior monolithic foundations are used, they shall be a minimum
of 14 in. deep from the top of the slab to the bottom of the footing
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and a minimum outside finish~i ~d~'~bf 6 in. above the bottom of the
foundation shall be required. For interior monolithic foo~ing see
TABLE-3.201. ,
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 in.
NOTE: See Section 1302 Standard Building Code as amended for soil test
requirements. '
3.203.2 - CONSTRUCTION - Foo~ings shall be level or shall be stepped so
that both top and bottom of such footings are level.
3.203.2.1 Ail footings shall be formed unless this requirement is
-~a~ved by the Building Official.
3.203.2.2 Ail exterior foo~ings except monolithic foundations shall
be at least 4 in. wider on each side than the wall resting on the
footing.
3.203.2.3 Footings shall be doweled to existing footing when adding
to an existing structure.
3.204 - FOUNDATION WALLS
3.204.1 - DESIGN - The minimum allowable design of foundation walls
shall be as in TABLE-3.201 MINIMUM ALLOWABLE DIMENSIONS FOR CONCRETE
FOUNDATION WALLS AND FOOTINGS.
CHAPTER 3.3
CONCRETE SLABS
3.301.1 - TERMITE PROTECTION - Termite treatment of soil under slabs on
grade under structures is required prior to placing concrete.
3.301.2 - SIZE - Except for sidewalks or walkways, slabs on ground or
fill shall be a minimum of 3 1/2 in thick and must be reinforced with a
minimum of 6 x 6 - 10 x 10 (6 × 6 - W1.4 x W1.4) welded wire mesh
lapped eight 8 in, or its equivalent in reinforcement. '
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CHAPTER 3.4
WALL CONSTRUCTION
3.401 - GENERAL
3.401.1 - APPLICATION - The provisions of this Chapter shall control
the construction of load bearing and exterior walls and
all buildings. Conf¢ grading,
~truction and design~ standards this
Chapter and Chapter 30 of the Standard Building Code shall be evidence
that walls and partitions are reasonab to and propert~v~
checked for
the Building Official shall be accepted as complying with th~
Append ix.
3.402 - MASONRY CONSTRUCTION
3%H02.1 - THICKNESS - The minimum thickness of exterior walls of hollow
masonry units shall be eight 8 in.
EXCEPTION: 4 in block walls may be used if the 4 in wall is a maximum
of 5 ft in length unless reinforced.
NOTE: For other type walls, see TABLE-3.201 MINIMUM ALLOWABLE
DIMENSIONS FOR FOUNDATION WALLS AND FOOTINGS, for thickness.
3.402.2 - 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 ft, and
for hollow walls of masonry or walls of hollow masonry units such
distance shall not exceed 16 ft.
Such vertical and horizontal support shall be obtained by reinforced
concrete columns at all corners and at intervals as specified abov~--
and by reinforced concrete tie beams below each tier of floor c
ceiling joists and on top of all walls to form a coping.
3.402.3 - COLUMNS
Reinforced concrete columns shall be not less than 8 x 12 in and have
no~ less than 4 5/8 in reinforcing rods with 1/4 in ties spaced 12 in
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
ft in width, and adjacent to one side of any wall opening exceeding 9
ft in width.
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3.402.3.1 - EXCEPTION FOR ONE STORY BUILDINGS - The reinforced
concrete columns shall not be less than 8 x 12 in and have not less
than 2 5/8 in reinforcing rods securely positioned by means of metal
ties or spacers.
3.402.3.1.1 - In one story buildings only, 8 x 16 in concrete filled
column block with 2 5/8 in reinforcing rods securely positioned by
means of wire ties top and bottom may be used in lieu of formed and
poured concrete columns.
3.402.3.1.2 - The corner columns may be omitted.
3.402.3.1.3 - Columns in load bearing walls shall be located not
further than 6 ft from corners and thereafter at spacing specified in
Section 3.402.2.
3-402.3.1-4 - For non-load bearing exterior walls in one story
buildings, columns are not required provided the wall panel within the
-ol~osest vertical and horizontal supports shall not exceed 256 ft square
in area.
3.402.3.1.5 - 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 in or pUmp mix concrete
mus~ be used, with the minimum concrete strength of 2,500 pounds per
square in at 28 days. All 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.
3.402.4 - BEAMS
3.402.4.1 - Reinforced concrete tie beams shall not be smaller than 8 x
12 in, and have not less than 4 5,/8 in rods, 2 at the top and 2 at the
bottom. Minimum lap of steel shall be 30 diameters.
3.402.4.2 - Continuity shall be provided at corners by bonding 2
outside bars from each direction around the corner 18 in or by adding 2
bent bars which extend 18 in each way from the corner.
3.402.4.3 - Tie beam reinforcing steel shall be doweled into the
existing when adding to an existing structure.
3.402.4.4 - Reinforced concrete coping beams on walls up to 4 ft high
shall not be less than 6 in thick and no5 less than 48 square in in
cross section and shall have not less than 2 1/2 in reinforcing rods.
Such beams shall be anchored to the tie beam immediately underneath
with reinforced concrete columns not smaller than 8 x 12 in having not
less than 4 1,/2 in 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.
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3.402.4.5 - Voids or chases larger than 3 in outside diameter shall no~-
be permitted in minimum size eXterior perimeter beams.
3.402.5 - WATER STOP - Where-exterior hollow masonry units bear on a ....
concrete surface, a 1 1/2 in recess or another effective water stop, as
approved by the Building Official shall be provided to prevent water
intrusion.
3.403 - WOOD
3.403.1 - GENERAL
3.403.1.1 - The requirements of this Section are based on the wa ....
being used in a rectangular prismatic structure a maximum of two story
or twenty five 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.
-~ilowable shear values for plywood, particleboard and gypsum board
diaphragms can be found in Chapters 17 and 18 of the Standard Building
Code, as amended.
3.403.1.2 - The roof is a symmetrical double slo.ped roof with a roof~
span that may vary from 14 to 40 feet with a maximum overhang of 4 ft.
The roof slope may vary from 2:12 to 10:12. The truss/rafter spacing
shall not exceed 24 in.
3.403.1.3 - 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 system.
3.403.1.4 - Ail load bearing lumber, plywood and particle board shall
conform 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 --
determine the "f" and "E" values. Approved end joined lumber may
used interchangeable with solid sawn members of the same species a,
grade. ~
3.403.2 - LIMITATIONS
3.403.2.1 - These requirements apply only to 1 and 2 story one and two
family dwellings. Unusual structural conditions may require an
architect or engineer to design.
3.403.2.2 - Ail sill plate, stud and top plate lumber shall be No. 3
Southern Pine Surface Dry Moisture Conten5 maximum 19% or other species
equal in design values.
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3.403.2.3 - Ail wood coming into contact with interior or exterior
masonry or concrete shall be pressure treated or of an approved wood of
natural decay resistance.
3.403.2.4 - Double top plates are required and they must be joined
together to act as one top plate 3 in. thick.
3.403.2.5 - Ail anchor/connectors used shall be
approval by the Southern Building Code Congress, Int.
recommended for
3~403.2.6 - 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.
3.403.3 - WALL USING 2 X 4 NOMINAL DIMENSION WOOD MEMBERS - Ail wood
shall have nominal 2 x 4 dimensions minimum. This wall may only be
used in nominal 8 ft. high walls, maximum.
3.403.3.1 - 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 In.
with a hook on the end. The anchor shall be fastened to the sill or to
the stud with a minimum of 4 - 8d nails placed as recommended by the
anchor manufacturer.
3.403.3.2 - STUDS - 2 x 4 studs shall be placed a maximum 16 in. on
center.
3.403.3.2.1 - 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 foundation
anchors required by Section 3.403.3.1 are fastened to the stud.
3.403.3.2.2 - 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.
3.403.3.2.3 - Alternate - Studs shall be attached to the double top
plate with an 18 gauge x 1 1/8 in 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 3.501.2.2.1.1. and in two story construction when
the first and second story studs are vertically aligned and anchored as
required by Section 3.403.6.3.1.
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3.403.4 -- WALL USING 2 X 6 NOMINAL DIMENSION WOOD MEMBERS - Ail wood'
shall have nominal 2 x 6 dimensions minimum. This wall may be used in
a nominal 10 ft. high wall, maximum.~
3.403.4.1 - SILL PLATE
3.403.4.1.1 - ANCHORS - 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 metal and be embedded in the concrete foundation
4 in. with a hook. The anchors shall be fastened to the sill or to t
stud with a minimum of 4 10d galvanized nails and placed
recommended by the anchor manufacturer.
3.403.4.1.2 - ALTERNATE ANCHOR BOLT CONNECTION
3-403.4.1.2.1 - MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
Bolt - nominal 1/2 in diameter steel A307.
--- Washer - steel A36, 3 in x 3 in x 1/4 plate with 9/16 in
centered hole.
Nut - steel nut shall be supplied to fit bolt by bolt
manufacturer.
3.403.4.1.2.2 - GENERAL APPLICATION - Bolts shall be placed a maximum
of 28 in on center. The maximum hole diameter in the sill plate shall
be 5/8 in. When splices are necessary in the sill plate, a' bolt shall
be placed a maximum of 6 in from each side of the splice and also
between the splice and the adjacent stud. A bolt shall be placed a
maximum of 12 in from each corner, each offset wall and from each side
of a doorway.
3.403.4.1.2.3 - FOUNDATION WALL APPLICATION - Anchor bolts, material
specifications as in Section 3.403.4.1.2.1, 28 in o.c. shall be
anchored to the cap beam in the following manner:
Anchor bolts shall be embedded in a cap beam that has a minimum dep~-
of 8 in with a minimum of 1 No 7 or 2 No 5 steel ~einforcing rod~
The cap beam shall then be anchored at no~ more than 4 ft on cent% .....
with a minimum of 1 No 5 dowel extending from the footing to the cap
beam in a cell solidly filled with concrete or grout.
3.403.4.2 - STUDS - 2 x 6 studs shall be placed a maximum 24 in on
center.
3.403.4.2.1 - Studs shall be attached to the sill plate with 2 20 gauge
galvanized steel anchors fastened with a minimum S 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 403.4.1.1 are fastened to the stud.
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3.403.4.2.2 -- 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.
3.403.4.2.3 - ALTERNATE - Studs shall be attached to the double top
plate with a 18 gauge x 1 1/8 in wide galvanized steel strap fastened
with a minimum 4 i0d 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 3.501.2.2.1.1 and are not required in two story
construction when the firs~ and second story studs are vertically
aligned and anchored as required by Section-~3.403.6.3.1.
3.403.5 - OPENINGS
3.403.5.1 - 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.
3.403.5.2 - HEADER - Refer to Section 17'07.3 in the 1986 amendment to
the Standard Building Code for header material and size.
3.403.5.3 - FULL LENGTH STUD - A stud that is required to be placed
between an opening header and the double top plate.
3.403.5.4 - 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.
3.403.5.5 - HEADER STUD - Header stud is the wood member that supports
each end of an opening header. Header stud size shall be the same as
the cripple stud above it.
3.403.5.6 - LOAD BEARING EXTERIOR WALL OPENINGS
3.403.5.6.1 - FULL LENGTY STUD - Refer to Section 3 403 3 2 for anchor
to sill and top plates. ' ' ·
3.403.5.6.2 - CRIPPLE STUD - The end Cripple studs that are over the
heade~ 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 censer of the 1 1/2 in stud thickness. Anchor cripple
stud to header and double top plate same as required for full length
stud Section 3.403.3.2.
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3.403.5.6.3 - HEADER STUD - Header stud size shall be the same as the~
cripple stud above it. Anchor header stud!at base with galvanized
the concrete foundation 4 in witbf~,
stud to the double top plate with
galvanized steel straps as required by TABLE-3.403 ANCHORS REQUIRED FOR
LOAD BEARING WALLS.
HEADER SPAN
0-62
_->6-122
>12-162
TABLE--3.403
ANCHORS REQUIRED FOR LOAD BEARING WALLS
BASE ANCHOR1
TOP' ANCHOR STRAP
18 ga - 1 1/8 in wide
4-10d nails in each
strap. Two straps or
equal are required.
18 ga - 1 1/8 in wide
4 - 10d nails in each
strap. Three straps or
equal are required.
18 ga - 1 1/8 in wide
4 - 10d nails in each
strap. Four straps or
equal are required.
18 ga - 1 1/18 in Wide
4-10d nails in each
strap. Two straps or
equal are required.
18 ga - 1 1/8 in wide
4 - 10d nails in each
strap. Three straps or
equal are required.
18 ga - 1 1/8 in wide
4 - 10d nails in each
strap. Four straps or
equal are required.
1. Ail straps/base anchors are to be embedded in
foundation 4 in with a hook at the end.
2. 1 full length stud required each side of the opening.
the concrete
3.403.5.7 - GABLE/HIP WALL EXTERIOR OPENINGS - Header span to be a
maximum of 16 ft. This Section applies only to gable walls and walls,
supporting hip jacks not longer than 9 ft.
3.403.5.7.1 - FULL LENGTH STUD - 1 full length stud is required at e~=
end of the opening header. See Section 3.403.3.2 for connection
requirements
3.403.5.7.2 - CRIPPLE STUD - Cripple studs shall be a 2 x 4 minimum.
Anchor cripple stUds as required by Section 3.403.3.2 for full length
studs.
3.403.5.7.3 - 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. 1 1/8 in wide or equal embedded in the concrete foundation 4 in
with a hook. Fasten the strap to the stud with 4 10d nails. Anchor
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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.
3.403.6 - TWO STORY CONSTRUCTION
3.403.6.1 - 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.
3.403.6.2 - WOOD DIMENSIONS - The wall wood framing member dimensions
shall be determined by the height of the wall as limited by Section
3.403.3 and 3.403.4.
3.403.6.3 - CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS
3.403.6.3.1 - STUDS TO STUD ALIGNED VERTICALI~ - The lower stud shall
be connected to the upper stud with a 18 gauge x 1 1/8 in wide
-~lvanized steel strap fastened with a minimum 4 10d galvanized steel
nails in each stud. The lower and upper floors studs must be aligned
vertically.
3.403.6.3.2 - STUDS NOT ALIGNED VERTICALLY
1. The second floor bottom plate shall be connected to the first floor
top plate with a 18 gauge x 1 1/8 in 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
3.403.3.2.2 and 3.403.4.2.2.
3.403.7 - SPACING AND BRACING
3.403.7.1 - Bracing of exterior stud walls shall be as required by
Section 1707.2 of the Standard Building Code, as amended.
3.403.7.2 - Sheathing shall be applied on all exterior wood frame
walls.
3.403.7.3 - Clearance between wood siding and earth on the exterior of
a building shall be not less than six 6 in. All siding shall be
installed in accordance with the manufacturers specifications.
CHAPTER 3.5
ROOF CONSTRUCTION
3.501.1 - 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 e×sends outside and
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must be securely fastened to the main roof framing members. Overhangs
at gable ends a maximum of 6 in are permitted without supporting
structural members.
3.501.2 - ANCHORAGE
3.501.2.1 - MASONRY CONSTRUCTION
3.501.2.1.1 - BEARING WATTS - Anchor each truss/rafter at each end with
a 1 1/8 in wide, 18 gauge galvanized steel strap. The strap shall be
embedded in the concrete beam with a hook. ~ Fasten the strap to t~
truss/rafter with a minimum of 2 16d galvanized nails, bend the Stra
over the top chord and fastened to the side of the top cord with 1 1 ....
galvanized steel nail. The wood truss/rafter shall be separated from,
the concrete beam with a moisture barrier.
3.501.2.1.1.2 - ALTERNATE TOP PLATE BOLTED
-~2501.2.1.1.3 - MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
Bolt - Nominal 1/2 in diameter steel A307
Washer - A36 steel, 3 in x 3 in x 1/4 in plate with 9/16 in
centered hole.
Nut - Steel nut shall be supplied to fit the bolt by the bolt
manufacturer.
3.501.2.1.1.4 - APPLICATION - The plate shall be constructed of. 2
pressure treated 2 x 6's. Bolts shall be placed a maximum of 48 in on
center. The maximum bolt hole diameter in the top plate shall be 5/8
in. When splices are necessary in the plate, a bolt shall be placed a
maximum of 6 in from each side of the splice. A bolt shall be placed a
maximum of 12 in from any end of the plate.
Anchor truss/rafter to the beam plates per Section 3.501.2.2.1.2
3.501.2.1.2 - GABLE ENDS - The roof system shall be fastened to the
concrete beam to resist wind uplift and lateral wind pressures. -~-
minimum 2 x 4 PT wood plate shall be bolted to the concrete beam, 4 f'
on center with 1/2 J bolts or equal. The plate shall be positioned ~
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 be
nailed with 2 16d galvanized steel nails to the top of the bottom
chord of each of the 7 trusses that the braces cross or be fastened to
the closest girder truss.
3.501.2.2 - WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION
3.502.2.2.1 - BEARING WALLS
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3.501.2.2.1.1 - TRUSS/RAFTER OVER STUD - The minimum anchor shall be 1
1/8 in 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 16d galvanized steel nail.
3.501.2.2.1.2 - TRUSS/RAFTER NOT OVER STUD - The minimum anchor shall
be a 1 1/8 in 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 s~rap over the top chord and
fasten to,the side of the top chord with 1 10d nail.
3.501.2.2.2 - GABLE ENDS - A 2 x 4 laid flat shall be nailed to the top
of the toP plate with 16d galvanized nails staggered 4 in on center.
The plate shall be positioned so that the edge bears against the inside
face of the bottom chord of the truss to the blocking with 16d
galvanized nails.
--2--x 4 lateral braces (rat runs) laid flat, 8 ft. on center shall be
nailed with 2 - 16d galvanized nails to the top of the bottom chord of
each of the 7 trusses that the braces cross or be fastened to the
closest girder truss.
3.501.3 - SHEATHING
3.501.3.1 - In no case shall plywood roof sheathing be less than 32,/16
span rating 15/32 in thick on spans 16 in or more on center. Blocking
or clips are required for less than 19,/32 in thick plywood sheathing.
3.501.3.2 - Particle board shall not be used as roof sheathing
3.501.4 - ROOF COVERING - For roof covering requirements see the Palm
Beach Countywide Standard for the Installation of Roof Coverings.
3.501.5 - ATTACHMENTS TO ROOF SYSTEM - A minimum 2 in 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 3.6
PORCH CONSTRUCTION
3.601.1 - GENERAL - This Chapter is for structural requirements only;
all other sections of this Appendix shall apply. The requirements of
this Section are based on roof projection from the supporting house
wall of a maximum of 14 ft. including any overhang.
3.601.2 - FOUNDATION - Each post shall be supported by a 30 in × 30 in
x 12 in deep concrete pad with No 4 rebars placed at 6 in on center
each way. A nominal 4 in monolithic concrete floor slab shall be
constructed with a 8 in x 12 in thickened edge bearing on the top of
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the post pads. The thickened edge of the slab shall contain 1 No 4'
rebar continuous.
3.601,3 - POSTS/COLUMNS - Support posts/columns shall be a minimum 3 in
structural Steel or aluminum or 4 in x 4 in No. 3 Southern Pine-Surface
Dry Moisture Content maximum 19% or other lumber species equal in
de ~
~laced at all corners
beams.
3.601.5 -
Chapter 17
the
as required by ~
-~.-601.6 - CONNECTIONS/ATTAC~IMENTS
3.601.6.1 - RAFTERS - The roof rafters shall be attached to the house
wall as is required in Chapter 5 of this Appendix for roof ~
trusses/rafters.
3.601.6.2 - 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 in with 2 1/2 in bolts though the post/column.
EXCEPTION: A metal post may be embedded in the concrete foundation
pad with 1 12 in long 1,/2 in rod through the post into the concrete.
The post/column cap anchor connector shall be a minimum 12 ga with 2
1/2 in 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 poun,--
uplift.
3.601.6.3 - ATTACHMENTS TO THE ROOF SYSTEM - A minimum 2 in 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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BUILDING CODE ADVISORY BOARD OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY
MODEL COUNTYWIDE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 1988 Edition
FOR THE: BUILDING '
ELECTRIC
GAS
MECHANICAL &
PLUMBING CODES
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PREFACE ~
The purpose of the Model Administrative Code is to protect the
public's life, health and welfare in the built environment. This
protection is provided through the proper enforcement of the Standard
Building, Gas, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes, and the National
Electrical Code as recommended by the BUilding Code Advisory Board of
Palm Beach County.
The Model Administrative Code is incorporated, by reference, in the
Standard Building, Gas, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes and the National~
Electrical Code. This Code is intended to provide for the
administrative aspects for each of the Standard Codes and the National~_~
Electrical Code. In recommending the adoption of each of these codes,
and the amendments thereto the Building Code Advisory Board has
consider items such as local environmental factors, construction
practices and cost effectiveness.
T~is Model Administrative Code is dedicated to the many code
enforcement officials, architects, engineers and industry
representatives who have given unstintingly of their time and
knowledge to make this the most comprehensive and up-to-date code
available.
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CI~I~ER 1
MODEL ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
101 - TITLE AND SCOPE
101.1 - TITLE
The provisions of the following chapters shall constitute and be known
and be cited as "The Administrative Code" hereinafter known as "this
Code".
101.1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this Code 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", as may be adopted by the state or local
-~jurisdiction.
101.2 - CODE REMEDIAL
101.2.1 General. This Code is hereby declared to be remedial, and
shall be construed to secure the beneficial interests and purposes
thereof - which are public safety, health, and general welfare -
through structural strength, stability, sanitation, adequate light and
ventilation, and safety to life and property from fire and other
hazards attributed to the built environment including alteration,
repair, removal, demolition, use and occupancy of buildings,
structures, or premises, and by regulating the installation and
maintenance of all electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems,
which may be referred to as service systems.
101.2.2 Quality Control. Quality control of materials and
workmanship is not within the purview of this Code except as it relates
to the purposes stated herein.
101.2.3 Permitting And Inspection. The inspection or permitting of
any building, system or plan by any jurisdiction, under the
requirements of this Code, shall not be construed in any cour~ as a
warranty of the physical condition of such building, system or plan or
the adequacy of them. No jurisdiction nor any employee thereof shall
be liable in tort for damages for any defect or hazardous or illegal
condition or inadequacy in such building, system or plan, nor for any
failure of any component of such, which may occur subsequent to such
inspection or permitting.
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PREFACE
The purpose of the Model Administrative Code is to protect the
public's life, health and welfare in the built environment. This
protection is provided through the proper enforcement of the Standard
Building, Gas, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes, and the National
Electrical Code as recommended by the Building Code Advisory Board of
Palm Beach County.
The Model Administrative Code is incorporated, by reference, in the
Standard Building, Gas, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes and the National
Electrical Code. This COde is intended to provide for the
administrative aspects for each of the Standard Codes the National
Electrical Code. In recommending the adoption of each odes,
and~ the amendments thereto the Building Code has
consider items such as local environmental factors, ruction
practices and cost effectiveness.
This Model Administrative Code is dedicated to the many code
enforcement officials, architects, engineers and industry
representatives who have given unstintingly of their time and
knowledge to make this the most comprehensive and up-to-date code
available.
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101.3 - SCOPE
101.3.1 Applicability:
Building The provisions of the Standard Building Code shall apply to
the construction, alteration, repair, equipment, use and occupancy,
location, maintenance, removal and demolition, of every building or
structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings
or structures.
Electric The provisions of the National Electrical Code shall apply
to the installation of electrical systems, including alterations,
repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures fittings and
appurtenances thereto.
Gas The provisions of the Standard Gas Code shall apply to the
installation of consumer's gas piping, gas appliances and related
accessories as covered in this Code. These requirements apply to gas
-.piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet
connections of appliances, and the installation and operation of
residential and commercial gas appliances and related accessories.
Mechanical The provisions of the Standard Mechanical Code shall apply
to the installation of mechanical systems, including alterations,
repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or
appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air
conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators and other energy-
related systems. ,
Plumbing The provisions of the Standard Plumbing Code shall apply to
every plumbing installation, including alterations rd a'
replacement, equipment, appliances fix~ ....... ~,~. p lrs,~
appurtenances, w~ ....... ~A~ ~_ _' ~, .~lngs an~
and _.,=,~ ~,~==u=u uo a wa=er or sewerage system.
101.3.2 Federal And State Authority. The provisions of this or the
technical Codes shall not be held to,deprive any Federal or State
agency, or any applicable governing authority having jurisdiction, of
any power or authority which it had on the effective date of the
adoption of this or the technical Codes or of any remedy then existing
for the enforcement of its orders, nor shall it deprive any individual
or corporation of its legal rights as provided by law.
101.3.3 Appendices. To be enforceable, the appendices included in
the technical Codes and appendix 1, 2 & 3 of the Model Countywide
Amendments to the Standard Building Code mus~ be referenced in the Code
text or specifically included in the adopting ordinance.
101.3.4 Referenced Standards. Standards referenced in the technical
Codes shall be considered an Integral par5 of the Codes without
separate adoption. If specific portions of a s~andard are denoted by
Code text, only those portions of the s~andard shall be enforced.
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Where code provisions conflict with a standard, the Code provisions
shall be enforced. Permissive and advisory provisions in a standard
shall not be construed as mandatory.
101.3.5 Maintenance. Ail buildings, structures, electrical, gas,
mechanical and plumbing systems, both existing and new, and all parts
thereof, shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. All
devices or safe¢ are the~technical Codes when
constructed, altered, or re~ maintained in goodlworking
order. The owner, or his designated agent, shall be responsible for
the maintenance of buildings, structures, electrical, gas~ mechanical_
and plumbing systems.
101.4 BUILDING DEP2kR%~IENT ~_
There is hereby established a department to be called the Building
Department and the person in charge shall be. known as the Building
Official.
~0t.4.1 Building Official Qualifications. The Building Official
shall have at least 10 years experience or equivalent, as an architect,
engineer, inspector, contractor, or superintendent of construction. At
least 3 years of the total 10 years of experience shall be as a code
(building, electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing) inspector, plans
examiner or state certified special inspector or. anyi combination of
these, provided 5 years of which shall have been in responsible charge
of work. The Building Official shall be certified by either the
Building Official's Association of Florida, Southern Building Code
Congress International, Council of American Building Officials or
Florida Board of Codes and Standards as a Building Official, within 12
months of appointment. The Building Official shall be appointed or
hired by the applicable governing authority and shall not be removed
from office except for cause after full opportunity has been given to
be heard on specific charges before such applicable governing
authority.
101,4.2 Chief Inspector Qualifications. The Building Official may.
designate Chief Inspectors to administer the provisions of t~
Building, Electrical, Gas, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes. They sha]
have at least 10 years experience or equivalent, as an architec%,~-
engineer, inspector, contractor, or superintendent of construction, or
any combination of these, for 5 years of which shall have been in
responsible charge of the work. They shall be certified by either the
Building Official's Association of Florida, Southern Building Code
Congress International, Council of American Building Officials or
Florida Board of Codes and Standards within 12 months of appointment.
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101.4.3 Inspector Qualifications. The Building Official may appoint
or hire such number of officers, inspectors, assistants and other
employees as shall be authorized from time to time subject to the
following:
Building A person shall not be a~pointed as a structural inspector
of construction who has not had at least 5 years experience as a
building inspector, engineer, architect, superintendent, foreman or
competent mechanic in charge of construction.
Electrical A person shall not be appointed as a electrical inspector
of electrical systems who has not had at least 10 years experience as
an electrical inspector, master electrician, electrical contractor,
journeyman electrician, engineer, or as superintendent or foreman in
charge of electrical construction.
Gas A person shall not be appointed as a gas inspector of gas who has
-n~ had at leas~ 5 years experience as a gas inspector, master gas, gas
contractor, engineer, mechanic in charge of gas construction.
Mechanical A person shall not be appointed as a mechanical inspector
of mechanical who has not had a least 5 years experience as a
mechanical inspector, engineer, architect, or a superintendent,
foreman or competent mechanic in charge of mechanical installaEion.
Plumbing A person shall not be appointed as a plumbing inspector of
plumbing who has not had at least 10 years experience as a plumbing
inspector, master plumber, plumbing contractor, engineer, mechanic in
charge of plumbing construction.
Ail inspectors appointed shall be, within 12 months of appointment,
certified by either the Building Officials Association of Florida,
Southern Building Code Congress International, Council of American
Building Officials, Florida Board of Codes and Standards, or
International Association of Electrical Inspectors, as an inspector or
be an Inspector-Trainee who must be certified by either of the above
organization within 5 years. ~
Inspector-Trainee is defined as a person working under the direct
supervision of the Building Official and whose duties are as follows:
Maintains
Building
performs
architecl
permits
zoning p
specifica
field in
inspector
departmer
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a variety of office files and records pertaining to the
and Zoning division and general inspection services and
a variety of clerical services. Assists the general public,
s, engineers, contractors, builders, etc., zn applying for
Lnd obtaining information relative to codes and building and
focedures. Aids inspectors in checking buildin~ plans and
tions; assists in the issuance of permits. Performs minor
~pections under close supervision and review by certified
s. Obtains information from the tax assessor and other agency
ts regarding legal descriptions and o%¢nership of properties,
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building, and other structures relative to inspections, installation-
and condemnation proceedings. Additionally performs related work as
required.
101.4.4 Deputy Building Official. The Building Official may
designate as his deputy an employee in the departmen~ who shall, during
the absence or disability o~ the Building Official, exercise all the
Deputy Building Official should
101.4.2.
101.4.5 Restrictions On Employees. An officer or employee connect-~-
with the department, except one whose only connection is..as a member
the board established shall not be financially interestl
in the furnishing labor, material, or appliances for th~e'~
construction, alteration, or maintenance of a building; structure,
service, system, or in the making of plans or of specifications
thereof, unless he is the owner of such. This officer or employee
shall not engage in any other work which is inconsistent with his
_.d~uties or conflict with the interests of the department.
101.4.6 Records. The Building Official shall keep, or cause to be
kept, a record of the busin'ess of the department. The records of the
department shall be open to public inspection.
101.4.7 Liability. Any officer or employee, or member of the Board
of Adjustments and Appeals, charged with the enforcement of this or the
technical Codes, acting for the applicable governing authority in the
discharge of his duties, shall not thereby render himself personally
liable, and is hereby relieved from all personal liability, for any
damage that. may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act
required or permitted in the discharge of his duties. Any suit
brought against any officer or employee or member because of such act
performed by him in the enforcement of any provision of this or the
technical Codes shall be defended by the Department of Law until the
final termination of the proceedings.
101.4.8 Reports. The Building Official shall submit annually --
report covering the work of the building department during tb
preceding year. He may incorporate in said report a summary of th~=~
decisions of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals during said year.
101.5 - EXISTING BUILDINGS AND SYSTEMS
101.5.1 General. Alterations, repairs or rehabilitation %~ork may be
made to any existing structure, building, electric, gas, mechanical or
plumbing systems without requiring the building, structure, plumbing,
mechanical or gas systems to comply with all the requirements of the
technical Codes provided that the alteration, repair or rehabilitation
work conforms to the requirements of the technical Codes for new
construction. The Building Official shall determine the extent to
which the existing system shall be made to conform to the requirements
of t~e technical Codes for new construction.
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101.5.2 ~.n~]ge of Occupancy. If the occupancy classification of any
exisnin~l ~[lding or structure is changed, the building, electric, gas,
mech~ca~ and plumbing systems shall be made to conform to the intent
of the technical Codes as required by the Building Official.
101.6 - SPECIAL HISTORIC BUILDINGS
The provisions of the technical Codes relating to the construction
alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration, relocation or moving of
building's or structures shall not be mandatory for existing buildings
or structures identified and classified by the stane or local
jurisdiction as Historic Buildings when such buildings or structures
are judged by the Building Official to be safe and in the public
interest of health, safety and welfare regarding any proposed
construction, alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration, relocation
or moving of buildings within fire districts.
102 - POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
102.1 GENERAL
The Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the
provisions of this and the technical Codes. The Building Official is
further authorized to render interpretations of these Codes, which are
consisten~ with their spirit and purpose.
102.2 - RIGHT OF ENTRY
102.2.1 Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of
the provisions of this or the technical Codes, or whenever the Building
Official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any
building or upon any premises any condition or code violation which
makes such building, structure, premises, electrical, gas, mechanical
or plumbing systems unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the Building
Official may enter such building, structure or premises at all
reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed
upon the Building Official by this Code, provided that if such building
or premises is occupied, he shall first present proper credentials and
request entry. If such building, structure, or premises is unoccupied,
he shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other
persons having charge or control of such and request entry. If ensry
is refused, the Building Official shall have recourse to every remedy
provided by law to secure entry.
102.2.2 When the Building Official shall have first obtained a proper
inspection warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure ennry, no
owner or occupant or any other persons having charge, care or control
of any building, structure, or premises shall fail or neglect, after
proper request is made as herein provided, to promptly permit entry
therein by the Building Official for the purpose of inspection and
examination pursuant 5o this Code.
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102.3 - STOP WORK ORDERS
Upon notice from the Building Official, work on any building,
structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or 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 d,
n~ it and shall sta~ Le site
an may be
not
work.
102.4 - REVOCATION OF PERMITS
102.4.1 ~ion of Application. ma~
revoke a or approval, issued under the the
technical Codes, in case there has been any false statement or
misrepresentation as to the material fact in the application or plans
on which the permit or approval was baSed.
~02.4.2 Violation of Code Provisions. The Building Official may
revoke a 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.
102.5 - UNSAFE BUILDINGS OR SYSTEMS
All buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing
systems which are unsafe, unsanitary, or do not provide adequate
egress, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous
to human life, or which in relation to existing use, constitute a
hazard to safety or health, are considered unsafe buildings or service
systems. All such unsafe buildings, structures or service systems are
hereby declared illegal and shall be abated by repair and
rehabilitation or by demolition in accordance with the foltowina~~
procedure: ·
102.5.1 Whenever the Building Official shall find any building~
structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system or portion
thereof to be unsafe, as set forth in this Code he shall, in accordance
with established procedure for legal notices, give the owner, agent or
person in control of such building, structure, electrical, gas,
mechanical or plumbing system written notice stating the defects
thereof. This notice shall require the owner ~ithin a stated time
either'to complete specified repairs or improvements, or to demolish
and remove the building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or
plumbing system or portion thereof.
102.5.2 If necessary, such notice shall also require the building,
structure, electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing systems or portion
thereof to be vacated forthwith and not reoccupied until the specified
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repairs and improvements are completed, inspected and approved by the
Building official. The Building Official shall cause to be posted at
each entrance to such building a notice stating: THIS BUILDING IS
UNSAFE AND ITS USE OR OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN PROHIBITED BY THE BUILDING
OFFICIAL. 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
such systems
demolishing
102.5.3 The owner, agent or person in control shall have'the right to
aPPeal from the decision of the Building Official, as provided
h~einafter, and to appear before the Building Board of Adjustments and
ApPeals at a specified time 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
k~nd within the stated time limit, or, if such owner, agent, or person
in control shall fail, neglect, or refuse to comply with notice to
repair, rehabilitate, or to demolish, and remove said building,
structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system or portion
thereof, the Build.~:%u Official, after having ascertained the coss,
sh~ll cause such bu±xding, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or
plumbing system or portion thereof, to be demolished, secured or
r ~ ' ' ,
equlred to remain vacant or unused.
1021.5.5 The decision of the Building Official shall be final in cases
of ~emergency which, in his opinion, involve imminent danger to human
life or health or the property 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 cos5 as
he may deem necessary. He may order the vacation of adjacent
structures and may require the protection of the public by appropriate
fence or such other means as may be necessary, and for this purpose may
close a public or private way.
102.5.6 Costs incurred under 102.5.4 and 102.5.5 shall be charged to
the owner of the premises involved. If the char~es are not paid within
a sixty day period following the billing notification sent by certified
mail, the owner of the premises will be charged in the following
manner:
1. The Building Official shall report the abatement to the
governing body of the nuisance bv the Building Official and the
governing body shall assess the entire cost of such vacation,
demolition, or removal against the real property upon which such
cost was incurred, which assessme~]t shall include but not be
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limited to all administrative costs, postal expenses, newspaper~
publication, and shall constitute a lien upon such property
superior to all others except taxes.
2. The Agency Clerk shall file such lien in the County' official
Record Book showing the nature of such lien, the amount thereof
and an accurate le of the the
str~ Shall ~3e effective date of ~--
all
of
n~ ~e of 10 percent per annum for als ~-~..
15 percent for corporate owners and shall be enforce )le
uns~ sfied after the expiration of two ye'ars afte~
fil: notice of such lien, as other liens may t~n~
102.6 - REQUIREMENTS NOT COVERED BY CODE
Any requirements necessary for the strength, stability or proper
~.9peration of an existing or proposed building, structure, electrical,
gas, mechanical or plumbing systems, or for the public safety, health
and general welfare, not specifically covered by this or the technical
Codes, shall be determined by the Building Official.
102.7 - ALTERNATE MATERIALS ANDMETHODS (SEE ATTACHMENT NUMBER 2)
The provisions of the technical Codes are not intended to prevent the
use of any material or method of construction not specifically
prescribed by them, provided any such alternate has been reviewed by
the Building Official. The Building Official shall approve any such
alternaEe, provided the Building Official finds that the alternate for
the purpose intended, is at least the equivalent of that prescribed in
the technical Codes, in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire
resistance, durability and safety. The Building Official shall require
that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any
claim made regarding the alternate.
103 - PERMITS
A person, firm or corporation or other business organization that ~_=
the owner or lessee of property shall not erect, construct, enlarge,
install, alter, repair, move, ~mprove, remove, convert or demolish any
building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems in
the applicable jurisdiction, or cause the same to be done, without
first obtaining a permit for such from the Building Official.
103.1 - PERMIT APPLICATION
103.1.1 Any person, firm, 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,
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shall make provisions for an applicant, properly qualified under the
laws and/or ordinances regulating the certification and licensing of
contractors, owner-builder and lessee-builder, to file an application
for and obtain the required permit from the Building Official prior to
commencing work for the following:
1. Construct, erect, enlarge, alter, move, remove, relocate, demolish
or change the occupancy of any building, or portion thereof.
2. Install, enlarge, alter, repair, improve, remove, convert or
replace any electriCal, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system work
or cause the same to be done.
3. Install, replace, or resurface roofing, or make repairs.
4. Install or replace windows or doors including frames, jalousie,
stormlwindows~ or stops, shutters, awnings, canopies or similar
items. ,
5. Erect or replace fences, walls, signs, or sign structures.
6. InStall or replace masts, towers for television or radio
receiving-transmitting antenna extending more than 10 ft above the
last anchorage, satellite dish antennas, flag poles exterior
lighting or similar items. '
Install swimming pool, wading pool, or spas, above or below
ground, 2 ft or more deep or more than 500 gallons capacity.
Install or replace gasoline, fuel, oil, bottled gas, oxygen,
nitrous oxide, or similar liquid or gaseous storage tanks, pumps,
and related equipment, above or below ground in a capacity of more
than 5 gallons.
9. Construct, replace or resurface asphalt or concrete driveways,
~arking areas, hardstands, or sidewalks.
10. install or replace docking mooring facilities for private or
commercial water craft, groins, seawalls, jetties, revetments, or
similar structures and facilities related thereto.
11. Install, replace, or relocate fire sprinkler, fire alarm, smoke
detection, or similar fire prevention and protection systems and
related equipment or appurtenances.
EXCEPTION: Building (not including permits for electric, gas,
mechanical or plumbing) permits may not be required for
replacement or repair work having value of less than $1,000.00,
providing, however, that such work will not effect the structural
integrity, fire rating, exit access or egress requirements or
violate any other provision of this Code. In the case of roofing
repairs a permit may not be required for work having a value of
less than $500.00.
EXCEPTION: Permits shall not be required
mechanical work:
1.
2.
3.
4.
for the following
any portable heating appliance;
any portable ventilation equipment;
any portable cooling unit;
any steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or
cooling equipment regulated by this Code;
replacement of any part which does not alter its approval or
make it unsafe;
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any portable evaporative cooler;
any self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 lb or
less~of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower or
less.
103.1.2 Work Authorized. A building~ electrical, gas, mechanical or
plumbing permit shall carry with the r. or install
the work forth in
the specifications filed it. Where
these are not shown on the Lons
submitted with the appliCation, : --
103.1.4 Information Required. Each
the
furnished for that purpose, and shall ~
the proposed ~work and its locl
shall indicate the
of that portion of the si
or struCture,: and shall contain
required by the Building Official.
other
wi'
on a fo~~
)tion of
application
~ and ·
~e building
as may be
103.1.5 Time Limitations. An application for a permit for any
proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 6 months after the
date of filing for the permit, unless before then a permit has been
issued. One or more extensions of time for periods of not more than 90
days each may be allowed by the Building Official for pplication,
provided the extension is requested in writing and )le cause is
demonstrated.
103.2 - DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS
103.2.1 Requirements. When required by the Building ~Official, two
or more copies of specifications, and of drawings drawn to scale with
sufficient clarity and detail to indicate the nature and character of
the work, shall accompany the application for a permit. Such drawin~~-
and specifications shall contain information, in the form of notes
otherwise, as to the quality of materials, where quality is essenti~
to conformity with the technical Codes. Such information shall
specific, and the technical Codes shall not be cited as a whole or in
part, nor shall the term "legal" or its equivalent be used, as a
substitute for specific information. All information, drawings,
specifications and accompanying data shall bear the name and signature
of the person responsible for the design.
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.
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103.2.1.2 Quality of Plans. ~h~'~all be drawn to a minimum 1/8 in
scale upon substantial paper, cloth or other acceptable medium.
The Building Division may establish through departmental policy,
standards 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.
103.2.2 Additional Data. The Building Official may require details,
computations, stress diagrams, and other data necessary to describe the
construction or installation and the basis of calculations. All
drawings, specifiCations and accompanying data required by the
Building Official to be prepared bY an architect or engineer shall be
affixed with their official seal.
103.2.3 Design Professional. (SEE ATTACHMENT NUMBER 1 FOR ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS AND EXCEPTIONS) All drawings, specifications, and
~-accompanying data including those prepared for townhouses (F.S.
481.231), shall be prepared by a design professional, or be exempt
therefrom. Pursuant to Chapter 471 F.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
engineering and shall affix his official seal to said drawings,
peclflcatlons and accompanying data.
For all other buildings and structures, the submittal shall bear the
c~rtification of the applicant that some specific state law exception
p~rmits its preparation by a person not so registered.
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
dwelling, or part thereof, which falls beyond the scope of a
prescriptive code which the governing authority may have adopted.
103.2.4 Structural And Fire Resistance Integrity. Plans for all
buildings shall indicate how required structural and fire resistive
integrity will be maintained where a penetration of a required fire
reslsEant wall, floor or partition will be made for electrical, gas,
mechanical, plumbing and communication conduits, pipes and systems and
also indicate in sufficient detail how the fire integrity will be
maintained where required fire resistant floors intersect the exterior
walls.
103.2.5 Site Drawings. Drawings shall show the location of the
proposed building or structure and of every e×isting building or
structure on the site or lot. The Building Official may require a
boundary line survey prepared by a registered surveyor.
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103.3 - EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS
103.3.1 Plan Review. The Building Official shall examine or cause
to be examined each application for a permit and the accompan
documents, consisting of drawings, specifications, computations and
additional data, and shall ascertain by such examinations whether the
construction indicated and deScribed is in ice with the
requirements:~of the technical Codes and all other laws or--
ordinances.
103.3.2' Affidavits. The Building Official may accept a swc~
affidavit from a Registered Architect or Engineer stating that t
plans submitted conform to the technical Codes. For ibUildings a
structures the affidavit shall state that the plans conform to the la~'
as to egress, type of construction and general arrangement and ifa
accompanied by drawings showing the structural design, and by a
statement that the plans and design conform to the requirements of the'-
technical Codes as to strength, stresses, strains, loads and
.~tability. The Building Official may without any examination or
inspection accept such affidavit, provided the architect or engineer
who made such affidavit agrees to submit to the Building Official,
copies of inspection reports as inspections are performed and upon
completion of the structure, electrical, qas, mechaniclal or plumbing
systems a certification that the structure, electrical,-gas, mechanical
or plumbing system ~as been erected in accordance with the requirements
of the technical Codes. Where the Building Official relies upon such
affidavit, the architect or engineer shall assume full responsibility
for the compliance with all provisions of the technical Codes and
other pertinent laws or ordinances.
103.4 - ISSUING PEPd~ITS
103.4.1 Action on Permits. The Building Official shall act upon an
application for a permit without unreasonable or unnecessary delay. If
the Building Official is satisfied that the work described in an
application for a permit and the contract documents filed therewit~h ~-
conform to the requirements of the technical Codes and other pertine~
laws and ordinances, he shall issue a permit to the applicant.
103.4.2 Refusal To Issue Permit. If the application for a permit
and the accompanying-contract documents describing the work ~do not
conform to the requirements of the technical Codes or other pertinent
laws or ordinances, the Building Official shall not issue a permit, but
shall return the contract documents to the applicant with his refusal
to issue such permit. SUch refusal shall, when requested, be in
writing and shall contain the reason for refusal.
103.4.3 Special Foundation Permit. When application for permit to
erect or enlarge a building has been filed and pending issuance of such
permit, the Building Official may, at his discretion, issue a special
permit for the foundation only. The holder of such a special permit
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is proceeding at their own risk and without assurance that a permit for
the remainder of the work will be granted nor that corrections will not
be required in order to meet provisions of the technical codes.
103.4.4 Public Right Of Way. A permit shall not be given by the
Building Official for the construction of any building, or for the
alteration of any building where said building is to be Changed and
such change will affect the exterior walls, bays, balconies, or other
appendages or projections fronting on any street, alley or public lane,
or for the placing on any lot or premises of any building or structure
removed from another lot or premises, unless the applicant has made
application at the office of the Director of Public Works for the lines
of the public street on which he proposes to build, erect or locate
said building; and it shall be the duty of the Building Official to
see that the street lines are not encroached upon except as provided
for in Chapter 22.
103.5 Contractors Responsibilities. Permits will be issued only to
-contractors currently licensed in their respective field and for whom
no revocation or suspension of license is existing except that a sole
owner may make application for permit and supervise the work in
connection with the construction, maintenance, alterations, or repairs
of a single family or two-family residence for their OWN USE AND
OCCUPANCY and not intended for sale. The constructi~on of more than
one residence by an individual owner in any 12 month period shall be
construed as contracting and, such owner shall then be required ~o be
licensed as a contractor. Such licensed contractor or sole owner shall
be held responsible to the Building Official for the proper supervision
and conduct of all work covered thereby.
An owner or tenant of any building leasehold may make application for a
permit to repair or remodel any building when non-structural work is
involved not to exceed $5,000.00 in value, within any 12 month period.
103.5.1 Supervision. A journeyman, master electrician and plumber
shall actively supervise on the site electrical or plumbing work for
their respective trades.
103.6 - CONDITIONS OF THE PERMIT
103.6.1 Permit Intent. A permit issued shall be construed to be a
license to proceed with the work and not as authority to violate,
cancel, alter, or set aside any of the provisions of or the technical
Codes, nor shall issuance of a permit prevent the Building Official
from thereafter requiring a correction of errors in plans,
construction, or violations of this Code. Every permit issued shall
become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced
within 6 months after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such
permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 6 months after the
time the work is commenced. One or more extensions of time, for
periods not more than 90 days each, may be allowed for the permit. The
extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable
demonstrated, cause
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103.6.2 Permit Issued On Basis of an Affidavit. Whenever a permit
is issued in reliance upon an-affidavit or whenever~ the work to be
covered by a permit involves installation under conditions which, in
the opinion of the Building Official, are hazardous or complex, the
Building Official shall require that the architect or engineer who
signed the affidavit or prepared the drawings or computations shall
su addition, they shall be ]sible for
,i~provide copies of )rts as
insl and upon completion make th the
Bu~ n affidavit that the work in
cot plans and With the
of 'ent suck architect ~ n~
.all emplQy in his stead: a person
agen )ns are rev
103.6.3 Plans. When the Building Official issues a~ permit, :he shall
open to inspection by the Building Official
representative.
or his .authorized
103.7 - FEES
103.7.1 Prescribed Fees. A permit shall not be issued until the
fees prescribed in Section 5-4, Boynton Beach Code of Ordianances have
been paid. Nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until the
additional fee, if any, due to an increase in the estimated cost of the
building, structure, plumbing, mechanical or gas systems, has been
paid.
103.7.2 Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance. If any person
commences any work on a building, structure, plumbing, mechanical or
gas systems before obtaining the necessary permit, he shall be subject
to a penalty of double the permit fees. ~
103.7.3 Accounting. The Building Official shall keep a permane
and accurate accounting of all permit fees and other monies collected,--
the names of all persons upon whose account the same was paid, along
with the date and amount thereof.
103.7.4 Schedule of Permit Fees. On all buildings, structures,
plumbing, mechanical and gas systems or alterations requiring a
permit, as set forth in Section 103.1,' a fee for each permit shall be
paid as required at the time of filing application, in accordance with
the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority.
103.7.4.1 A reinspection fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) may be
charged for each reinspection made due to the rejection of' work, or due
to the fact that work was hOE ready at the time specified in the
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reques= for inspection, or failure to call for inspection. Payment of
such fee must be made prior to'the reinspection.
103.7.4.2 Plan filing fee -'30% of estimated permit fee upon filing.
Deduct amount from actual fee if permit' is obtained within 6 months
from approval date; if not, filing fee is not refundable.
103.-5.4.3 ..Major working drawing review fee - $100.00 deducted from
permit f~e if permit_ _ is,. _ obtained within 8 months from submission date.
i~3~-,~ --'-M~-~-'~hahge-'fee--after-pl-ans ~re--approved and permit issued
2"'--$-~'~0%--Y~-qS~"i'n'~'no-case more than-the original permit fee.
103~7-4.5-. - Major plan rechecking fee - 2nd and additional check lists
- 10% Of permit fee for checking service each time rechecked.
103~7.5 Building Permit ValUations. If, in the opinion of the
Building Official, the valuation of building, alteration, structure,
-~-eIectrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems appears to be
underestimated on the application, permit shall be denied, unless the
applicant can show detailed estima=es which meet the approval of the
Building Official. Permit valuations shall include total cos~ of
construction, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment
and other systems. The valuation of construction for buildings shall be
computed from the latest edition of the Building Valuation Data Table
9r0~uqed by SBCCI.
103.8 - INSPECTIONS
103.8.1 Existing Building Inspections. Before issuing a permit the
Building Official may examine or cause to be examined 'any building,
electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems for which an
application has been received for a permit to enlarge, alter, repair,
move, demolish, install, or change the occupancy. He shall inspect all
buildings, strucLures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing
systems, from time to time, during and upon completion of the work for
which a permit was issued. He shall make a record of every such
Codes.examination and inspection and of all violations of the technical
103.8.2 Manufacturers and Fabricators. When deemed necessary by the
Building Official he shall make, or cause to be made, an inspection of
materials or assemblies at the point of manufacture or fabrication. A
record shall be made of every such examination and inspection and of
all violations of the technical Codes.
103.8.3 Inspection Service. The Building Official may make, or
cause to be made, the inspections required by the this section. He may
accept reports of inspectors of recognized inspec%ion services provided
that after investigation he is satisfied as to their qualificau~ons and
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reliability. A certificate called for bY any provision of the
technical Codes shall not be based on such reports unless the same are
in writing and certified by a responsible officer of such service.
103.8.4 Inspections Prior To Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy or
Completion. The Building Official shall inspec~ or cause to be
inspected at various intervals all construction or work for which a
and a final ins of every--
electrical, gas, or g systems
upon completion, prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy
or Completion.
103.8.5 Posting of Permit. Work requiring a permit shall
commence until the permit holder or his agent posts the permit card in
a conspicuous place on the premises. The permit shall be protected~
from the weather and located in such position as to permit the Building
Official or representative to conveniently make the required entries
thereon. This permit card shall be maintained in such posit%on by the
-hpermit holder until the Certificate of Occupancy or Completion is
issued by the Building Official.
103.8.6 Required Inspections.
notification from the permit holder or his agent shall make the
following inspections and such other inspections as necessary, and
shall either release that portion of the construction or shall notify
the permit holder or 'his agent of any violations which must be
corrected in order to comply with the technical Codes:
The Building Official upon
Building
1. Foundation Inspection: To be made after trenches are
excavated and forms erected.
2. Frame Inspection: To be made after the roof, all framing,
fireblocking and bracing is in place, all concealing wiring,
all pipes, chimneys, ducts and vents are complete. ~
Final Inspection: To be made after the building is completed<~
and ready for occupancy. ~
Electrical
1. First Inspection: After all the wiring has been run and t~
panel has been installed and made up, or wire and circuits
properly tagged with the number of outlets, before it has
been covered, other than to provide required mechanical
protection, the inspector shall examine same. He shall make
such observations and measurements, together with tests, as
may be required to determine whether the %~ork complies with
the Code. Where wiring or circuits have been tagged, in lieu
of panel make-up, the tags shall remain until the panel'has
been finally made up and inspected and approved by the
inspector. Inspector may waive the test requirements,
provided the electrical contractor shows proof to the
inspector that installation will comply with Code.
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Final Inspection: The Building Official shall make, or
cause to be made a final inspection of all electrical ~{ork in
buildings upon completion thereof, prior to the issuance of
the Certificate of Occupancy.
No owner or agent shall allow any new building to be occupied
by any person until after the electrical ~{ork 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.
Gas
1.
Rough Piping Inspection: To be made after all new piping
authorized by the permit has been installed, and before any
such piping has been covered or concealed or any fixtures or
gas appliances have been connected.
Rough-In Inspection: To be made after the roof, framing,
fireblocking and bracing is in place and all gas piping and
venting is complete, and prior to the installation of ~all
or ceiling membranes.
Final Inspection: To be made on all new gas Work authorized
by the permit and such portions of existing systems as may be
affected by new work or any changes, to insure compliance
with all the requirements of this Code and to assure that the
installation and construction of the gas system is in
accordance with reviewed plans.
Mechanical
1. Underground Inspection: To be made after trenches or ditches
are excavated, underground duct and fuel piping installed,
and before any backfill is put in place.
2. Rough-In Inspection: To be made after the roof, framing,
fire-blocking and bracing are in place and all ducting, and
other concealed components are complete, and prior to the
installation of wall or ceiling membranes.
3. Final Inspection: To be made after the building is complete,
the mechanical system is in place and properly connecsed, and
the structure is ready for occupancy.
Plumbing
1. Underground Inspection: To be made after trenches or ditches
are excavated, piping installed and before any backfill is
put in place. '
2. Rough-In Inspection: To be made after the roof, framing,
fireblocking and bracing is in place an~ all soil, ~as~e and
vent piping is complete, and prior to this installation of
wall or ceiling membranes.
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Final Inspection: To be made after the building is complete,
all plumbing fixtures are in place~ and properly connected,
and the structure is readY for occupancy,
NOTE: See Section 417 of the Standard Plumbing Code for
required tests.
103.8.7 Written Release.
beyond
obtaining a
release sha ~luen ¢
successive in
each of the going
Work shall not be done on any part of a
mechanical or plumbing systems
~essive i without first
the Building 1. Such written
after !an inspection has ~been made of ea---
~uction or installation as indicated
inspections.
103.8.8 Reinforcing Steel And Structural Frames. Reinforcing steel
or structural frame work of any part of any building or structure shall
not be covered or concealed without first obtaining a release from the
Building Official.
103.8.9 Plaster Fire Protection. In all buildings where plaster is
used for fire protection purposes, the permit holder or his agent shall
notify the Building Official after all lathing and backing is in place.
Plaster shall not be applied until the release from the Building
Official has been received.
103.8.10 Special 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 sq in, and on buildings of area greater than 20,000 sq ft on
buildings more than 2 stories in height, 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 und~
certain circumstances).
Such special inspector shall be a registered architect or engineer, f~
employee of either, or any other competent person or agency whose
qualifications are approved by the Building Official who shall be
responsible 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
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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 tha= 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 the designing
architec~ or engineer submit a certificate of compliance-, stating that
all work was done in accordance with this Code and the permitted
drawings.
103.9.1 - Certificate of Occupancy
-103.9.1.1 Building Occupancy. A new building shall not be occupied
-or a change made in the occupancy, nature or use of a building or part
of a building until after the Building Official has issued a
Certificate of Occupancy. Said certificate shall not be issued until
all required electric, gas, mechanical, plumbing and fire protection
systems have been inspected or tested when required for compliance with
the technical Codes and other applicable laws and ordinances and
released by the Building Official.
103.9.1.2 Issuing Certificate Of Occupancy. Upon satisfactory
completion of a building, structure, and after the electric, gas,
mechanical and plUmbing systems are installed and constructed in
accordance with the technical Codes reviewed plans and specifications,
and after the final inspection, the Building Official shall issue a
Certificate of Occupancy stating the nature of the occupancy
permitted.
103.9.1.3 Temporary/Partial Occupancy. A temporary/partial
certificate of occupancy may be issued for a portion or portions of a
building which may safely be occupied prior to final completion of the
building.
103.9.1.4 Existing Building Certificate Of Occupancy. A Certificate
of Occupancy for any existing building may be obtained by applying to
the Building Official and supplying the information and data necessary
to determine compliance with the technical Codes for the occupancy
intended. Where necessary, in the opinion of the Building Official,
two sets of detailed drawings, or a general inspection, or both, may be
required. When, upon examination and inspection, it is found that the
building conforms to the provisions of the technical Codes and other
applicable laws and ordinances for such occupancy, a Certificate of
Occupancy shall be issued.
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103.9.2 - Certificate of Completion. Upon satisfactory completion of a
building, structure, electrical~ gas, mechanical or plumbing system a
CertifiCate 'of ComPletion may ~e issued. This Certificate is proof
that a structure or system is complete and for certain types of permits
is released for use and may be connected to a utility system. This
Certificate does not grant authority to occupy or connect a building,
shell building, prior to the issuance of a ~Certificate of
103.9.3 - Service Utilities. It shall be unlawful'for any ~rson to
disconnect, alter or tamper with any service utilitJ ~men--'
as service drop, conductors, meters or prote Dwned
, county or state agency, or a: company
holding a franchise for electrical current for light, power
except duly authorized agents, licensees or employees of such agency,
company or corporation.
103.9.3.1 Connection of Service Utilities. No person shall make
-c-onnections from a utility, source of energy, fuel or power to any
building or 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.
103.9.3.2 Temporary Connection. The Building official may authorize
the temporary connection of the building or system to the utility
source of energy, fuel or power for the purpose of testing building
service systems or for use under a temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
103.9.3.3 Authority to Disconnect Service Utilities. The Building
Official shall have the authority to authorize disconnection of utility
service to the building, structure of system regulated by the technical
Codes, in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate
hazard to life or property. The Building Official shall notify the
serving utility, and whenever possible the owner and occupant of the
building, structure or service system of the decision to disconnect
prior to taking such action. If not notified prior to disconnectin~
the owner or occupant of the building, structure or service systi
shall be notified in writing, as soon as practical thereafter.
103.10 - POSTING FLOOR LOADS
]03.10.1 Occupancy. An existing or new building shall not be
occupied for any purpose which will cause the floors thereof to be
loaded beyond their safe capacity. The Building Official may permit
occupancy of a building for mercantile, commercial or industrial
purposes, by a specific business, when he is satisfied that such
capacity will not thereby be exceeded.
103.10.2 Storage And Factory-Industrial Occupancies. It shall be
the responsibility of the owner, agent, proprietor or occupant of Group
S and Group F occupancies, or any occupancy where excessive floor
loading is likely to occur, to employ a competent architect or engineer
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in computing the safe load capacity. All such computations shall be
accompanied by an affidavit from the architect or engineer stating the
safe allowable floor load on each floor in pounds per square foot
uniformly distributed. The computations and affidavit shall be filed
as a permanent record of the Building Department.
103.10.3 Signs Required. In every building or part of a building
used for storage, industrial or hazardous purposes, the safe floor
loads, as reviewed by the Building Official on the plan, shall be
marked on plates of approved design which shall be supplied and
securely affixed by the owner of the building in a conspicuous place in
each story to which they relate. Such plates shall not be removed or
defaced, and if lost, removed or defaced, shall be replaced by the
owner of the building.
104 - TESTS
The Building Official may require tests or test reports as proof of
-~ompliance. Required tests are to be made at the expense of the owner,
or his agent, by an approved testing laboratory or other approved
agency.
105 - BUILDING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS
105.1 APPOINTMENT
There is hereby established a Board to be called the Building Board of
Adjustment and Appeals, which shall consist of seven members and two
alternates. The Board shall be appointed by the applicable governing
body.
105.2 - MEMBERSHIP AND TERMS
105.2.1 Membership. The Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals
should consist of seven members. Such Board members should be composed
of individuals with knowledge and experience in the technical Codes
such as design professionals, contractors or building industry
representatives. In addition to the regular members, there should be
two alternate members, one member at large from the building industry
and one member at large from the public. A Board member shall not act
in a case in which he has a personal or financial interest.
105.2.2 Terms. The terms of office of the Board Members shall be
staggered so no more than 1,/3 of the Board is appointed or replaced in
any 12 month period. The two alternates, if appointed, shall serve
one year terms. Vacancies shall be filled for an unexpired term in the
manner in which original appointments are requi~ed to be made.
Continued absence of any member from required meetings of the Board
shall, at the discretion of the appliCable governing body, render any
such member subject to immediate removal from office.
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105.2.3 Quorum and Voting. A simple majority of the Board shall
constitute a quorum. In varying any provision of this or the
to attend a meeting, the alternate members, if appointed, shall vote.
105.2.4 Secretary of Board. The Building Official shall act as
Secretary of the Board and shall make a detailed record of all of its
proceedings, which shall set forth the reasons for its decision, ~
vote of each member, the absence of a member and any. failure of
member to vote.
105.3 POWERS
The Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals shall have the power, aslA
further defined in Section 105.4, to hear appeals of decisions and '~
interpretations of the Building Official and consider variances of the
-technical Codes.
105.4 - APPEALS
105.4.1 Decision of the Building Official. The owner of a building,<
structure or service system, or his duly authorized agent, may appeal
a decision of the Building Official to the' Building Board of
Adjustment and Appeals whenever any one of the following conditions are
claimed to exist:
1. The Building Official rejected or refused to approve the mode or
manner of construction proposed to be followed or materials to be
used in the installation or alteration of a building, structure or
service system;
2. The provisions of this or the technical Codes do not apply to this
specific case;
3. That an equally good or more desirable from of installation can
employed in any specific case;
4. The true intent and meaning of this or the technical Codes or any
of the regulations thereunder, have been misconstrued or
incorrectly interpreted.
105.4.2 Variances. The Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals,
when so appealed to and after a hearing, may vary the application of
any provision of this or the technical Codes to any particular case
when, in its opinion, the enforcement thereof would do manifest
injustice and would be contrary to the spirit and purpose of this or
the technical Codes or public interest, and also finds all of the
following:
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1. That special conditions and circumstances exist %~hich are peculiar
to the building, structure or service ~system involved and ~.~hich
are not applicable to others;
2. That the special conditions and circumstances d'o not result from
the action or inaction of the applicant;
3. That granting the variance requested will not confer on the
applicant any special privilege that is denied by this or the
technical Codes to other buildings, structures or service system;
4. That the variance granted is the minimum variance that will make
possible the reasonable use of the building, structure or service
system;
5. That the grant of the variance will be in harmony with the general
intent and purpose of this or the technical Codes and will not be
_..- detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare.
105.4.2.1 Conditions of the Variance. In granting the variance, the
Board may prescribe a reasonable time limit within which the action for
which the variance is required shall be commenced or completed or both.
In addition, the Board may prescribe appropriate conditions and
safeguards in conformity with this or the technical Codes. Violation
of the conditions of a variance shall be deemed a violation of this or
the technical Codes.
105.4,3 Notice of Appeal. Notice of appeal shall be in writing and
filed within 30 calendar days after the decision is rendered by the
Building Official. Appeals shall be in a form to the Building
Official.
105.4.4 Unsafe or Dangerous Buildings or Service Systems. In the
case of a building, structure or service system which, in the opinion
of the Building Officials, is unsafe, unsanitary or dangerous, the
Building Official may, in his order, limit the time for such appeals to
a shorter period.
105.5 - PROCEDURES OF THE BOARD
105.5.1 Rules and Regulations. The Board shall establish rules and
regulations for its own procedure not inconsistent with the provisions
of this or the technical Codes. The Board shall meet on call of the
Chairman. The Board shall meet within 30 calendar days after notice of
appeal has been received.
105.5.2 Decisions. The Building Board of Adj~]stment and Appeals
shall, in every case, reach a decision without unreasonable or
unnecessary delay. Each decision of the Board shall also include the
reasons for the decision. If a decision of the Board reverses or
modifies a refusal, order, or disallowance of the Building Official or
varies the application of any provision of this Code, the Building
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Official shall immediately take action in accordance with such
decision. Every decision shall be promptly filed in writing in the
office of the Building Official and shall be open. to public inspection.
A certified copy of the decisian shall be sent by mail or otherwise to
the appellant and a copy shall be kept publicly posted in the office of
the Building official for tWo weeks after filing. Every decision of
the Board shall be final, subject however to such remedy as any
aggrieved party might have.at law or in equity.
106 - SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this or t
technical Codes is for any reason held to. be unconstitutional, su
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of
this or the technical Codes.
107 - VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
Any person, firm, corporation or agent who shall violate a provision of
this or the technical Codes, or fail to comply therewith, or with any
of the requirements thereof, or who shall erect, construct, alter,
install, demolish or move any structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or
plumbing systems, or has erected, constructed, altered, repaired, moved
or demolished a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or
plumbing systems, in violation of a detailed statement or drawing
submitted and permitted thereunder, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Each such person shall be considered guilty of a separate offense for
each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any
of the provisions of this or the technical Codes is committed or
continued, and upon conviction of any such violation such person shall
be punished within the limits and as provided by state laws.
108 - REFERENCED STATE STANDARDS
These Standards include provisions of the Florida Statutes, Flori~
Administrative Code and other regulations which could have an impact ~_
the construction of a building or the local enforcement of construction
regulations. They are referenced solely to provide information to
those engaged in construction and lOcal building officials, plans
examiner, inspectors and the construction industry. This Section may
be updated from time to time by the local building official.
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ATTACHMENT NUMBER 1
This attachment is intended to provide a reference to certain sections
of Florida Statutes which outlines specific requirements that pertain
to this Code. In the case of a conflict between this attachment and
Florida Statute, the Statute shall control.
F.S. CHAPTER 471, in part:
(2) The following persons are not required to register under the
provisions of ss. 471.001 - 471.039 as a registered engineer:
(i) Any electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, or mechanical
contractor whose practice includes the design and fabrication of
electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, or mechanical system,
respectively, which he installs by virtue of a license issued under
hapter 489, under part 1 of chapter 553, or under any special act or
rdinance when working on any construction project which:
1. Requires an electrical or plumbing or air-conditioning and
refrigeration system with a value of $50,000 or less. and
a. Requires an aggregate service capacity of 600 amperes (240
volts) or less on a residential electrical system or 800 amperes (240
volts) or less on a commercial or industrial electrical~ system; or
or b. Requires a plumbing system with fewer than 250 fixture units;
c. Requires a heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system
not to exceed a 15-ton-per-system capacity, or if the project is
designed to accommodate 100 or fewer persons; or
2. Is less than 5,000 square feet in area and is designed for public
assembly.
F.S. CHAPTER 481, in part:
481.229
(1) No person shall be required to qualify as an architecE in order to
make plans and specifications for, or supervise the erection,
enlargement, or alteration of:
(a) Any building upon any farm for the use of any farmer,
regardless of the cost of the building; or
(b) Any one-family or two-family residence building, townhouse
(townhouse amended per Section 103.2.3 Model Countywide Administrative
Code), or domestic outbuilding appurtenant to any one-family or
two-family residence, regardless of cos~; or
(c) Any other type of building costing less [han $25,000, except
a school, auditorium, or other building in~ended for public use.
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F.S. CHAPTER 553, in part:
(6) No permit may be issued for any building construction, erection,
alteration, repairs, or addition unless the applicant for such permitl
provides to the enforcing agency which issues the permit any of the
following documents which apply to the construction for which the
permit is to be issued:
(a) Electrical documents for any new building or~ addition which
requires an aggregate service capacity of 600 amperes volts) or
more on a residential electrical sy~ ~0 volts) or
more on a commercial or industrial electrical h co
more than $50,000.
(b) Plumbing documents for any new building or ~addition whi~ .....
requires a plumbing system with more than 250 fixture units or which
cost more than $50,000.
(c) Fire sprinkler documents for any new bui
which includes a fire sprinkler system which c.
sprinkler heads.
-~- (d) Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning documents for any
new building or addition which requires more than a 15-ton- per-system
capacity, which is designed to accommodate 100 or more persons or for
which the System costs more than $50,000. This paragraph does no~
include any document for the replacement or repair of an existing
system in which the work does not require altering'a structural part of
the building or for work on a residential one-family, two-family,
three-family, or four-family structure.
(e) Any specialized mechanical, electrical, or Plumbing document
for any new building or addition which includes a medical gas, oxygen,
steam, vacuum, toxic air filteration, halon, or fire detection and
alarm system which cost more than $5,000.
No such document shall be valid unless a professional engineer who
possesses a valid certification of registration has signed, dated, and
stamped such document as provided in s. 471.025
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ATTACHMENT NUMBER 2
ALTERNATE MATERIALS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION
1. ADMINISTRATION:
This Section provides for the use of certain types of construction
materials and design not specifically mentioned therein. The Code
further states that it is not the intent to prevent the use of these
alternate materials or types of construction. Also upon acceptance by
the Building Official, .they may be used wherever this code is enforced.
Chapter 74-567, Laws of Florida as amended, created the Building Code
Advisory Board of Palm Beach County (hereinafter referred to as the
Code Advisory Board or the Board). The Board shall advise local
government units concerning products that are acceptable for use in
construction.
'By adoption of this addendum each local government unit has the option
~o direct, all inquiries concerning new product approval to the Board.
The Board will act as a clearinghouse for new product approval
applications in Palm Beach County.
2. STANDARDS:
The types of construction or material or method of design referred to
in this Code shall be considered as standards of quality and strength.
New types of construction, materials or methods of design shall be a't
least equal to these standards for the corresponding use intended. For
the purposes intended the products' quality, strength, effectiveness,
fire-resistance, durability, safety and control of installation shall
be guides for consideration.
3. APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Application for approval of any alternate type of construction,
material or device shall be made to the Board through its chairman or
his designated representative. The application will be made on a form
provided by the Board and will state the purpose, and advantages of the
product. If the application is for a type of structure, the application
will be accompanied with plans signed, dated, and sealed by a Florida
registered engineer or architect together with supporting engineering
calculations, signed, dated and sealed by a Florida registered
engineer, supporting the design. If the application is for material or
device, the application will be accompanied by such tests, calculations
or other proof of the product offered for approval.
The Board may appoint one or more consultants to examine the product.
In the case of a master plan of an alternate type of construction, the
consultant, shall be a professional engineer, registered in the State
of Florida whose principal occupation is structural engineering. In the
cass of alternate materials or device the consultant will be a
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recognized authority in his field. The Board may elect to examine the
product through the staff, or request an examination and opinion by a
consultant, or a nationally~ recognized testing lab. The data shall be
analyzed and evaluated for meeting the performance standards of the
Standard Codes, as amended. After receiving an evaluation repors, the
Board will issue a written recommendation on the appropriateness of any
product for use in Palm Beach County. All deCisions Shall be forwarded
to:
1. Product control file
2. Applicant
3. Ai~ building departments ~ '
4. FEES:
A $200.00 minimum initial filing fee for the examination of products
system plan shall be provided by the applicant at the time of
application, and shall be considered as a necessary part thereof.
However, if the filing'and professional review fee exceeds $200.00, the
-a'pplicant shall be notified of the estimated cost thereof prior to
authorizing further work and the full cost must be paid by the
applicant prior to performing further review. Resubmissions after
unfavorable recommendations will not require an additional initial
examination fee to be provided by the applicant, but the applicant
shall be required ~o pay any additional fees charged by the consultant,
prior to each necessary report.
5. REJECTION:
Applications for product approval rejected during any phase of the
investigation procedure shall be returned to the application stating
the reasons for rejection in writing. Applicants whose request has been
so rejected may exercise his right to appeal as set forth in the
Standard Codes, as amended.
6. REVOCATION:
At any time during the valid term of a notice of acceptance tha~
approval may be revoked and become null and void for any of tb
following reasons:
1. Non-conformance with the standard codes due to amendments adopte~~
subsequent to the date of notice of acceptance.
2. Deviation from the design of record due to change, omission or ~
substitution.
3. Use of the product, system, or method not within the scope of the
notice of acceptance.
4. Unsatisfactory performance where subjected to actual conditions.
5. Appearance of intolerable effects such as, but not limited to,
toxicity when associated with other materials.
Notification of revocation shall be provided to all persons having
received the notice of acceptance.
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7. REVISIONS: z
Approval revoked for reason 1 ' or 2 above, shall be considered for
re-instatement where the original applicant submits revised drawings,
calculations, test reports and 'all pertinent information to the Product
Control Section along with an application requesting revision and the
$25.00 revision fee.
Submittals for revision shall bear the revision date and the impressed
seal of Florida registered engineer or architect and shall be processed
as a new application.
When approved a new notice of acceptance with a new number will be
issued with no charge in expiration date.
8. RENEWAL:
Two years from the initial approval date and every two years thereafter
or until such time as the Standard Codes are amended, the Board shall
-request from the original applicant if the product approval is to be
renewed without change. Failure of applicant to respond within 30
calendar days shall cause the product approval to be automatically
revoked.
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