O96-40ORDINANCE NO. 96-'~
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 20,
BUILDING, HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION REGULA-
TIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE
STANDARD BUILDING, GAS, MECHANICAL AND
PLUMBING CODES, 1994 EDITION, AND AMENDMENTS
THERETO; THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1996
EDITION, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission and the City Administration have been engaged
in a lengthy project for the review and revision of the Building Codes of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that it is in the best interest of the
City, its residents, property owners, and visitors to revise the regulations of the City which
govern construction within the City; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 533.73, Laws of Florida, provides that the City Commission
for Boynton Beach, Florida shall have the power to adopt recent editions of and revisions to
the Standard Building, Gas, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes as promulgated by the
Southern Building Code Congress International,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSIO1N OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1: Chapter 20 of the Land Development Regulations is hereby amended
to provide that the Standard Building, Gas, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes, 1994 Edition,
and the National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition, including future editions or revisions as
adopted by the City, are hereby adopted as the minimum Building Codes for the City of
Boynton Beach.
Section 2: That Chapter 1, Administration, as described in Exhibit "A" attached
hereto is incorporated as if herein and replaces Chapter 1, Administration, in Standard
Building, Gas, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes, 1994 Edition, and replaces Section 90-10
in the National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition.
Section 3: That amendments to the Standard Building, Gas, Mechanical and
Plumbing Codes, 1994 Editions, as described in Exhibit "B" attached hereto are incorporated
as if herein.
Section 4: That amendments to the National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition, as
described in Exhibit "C" attached hereto are incorporated as if herein.
Section 5: All construction regulation fees as referenced or described in the various
codes are subject to amendment by Resolution by the City Commission. Current fee
schedules shall be maintained on file in the Office of the City Clerk and shall be available,
without charge, to the public.
Section 6: That ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the
same are hereby repealed, provided that in the event of a conflict with respect to
administration of the building codes, existing administrative laws or rules of the City shall
control.
Section 7: Should any section or provision of this Ordinance or any portion thereof
be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect
the remainder of this Ordinance.
Section 8: Authority is hereby granted to codify said Ordinance.
Section 9: This Ordinance shall become effective October 1, 1996.
FIRST READING this ~ day of /47~/~7--
,1996.
SECOND, FINAL READING and PASSAGE this ~ day of.~-~~. 1996.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
ATTEST:
Cit~Clerk
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA CONFIRMING
AND RATIFYING THE APPROPRIATE EXHIBITS~
HERETOFORE REFERENCED
AND PROVIDING AN EFFE¢
WHEREAS, the City adopted Ordinance 096-40, on the 4th day of September, 1996;
and
WHEREAS, Ordinance NO 09640, contained a reference to certain Exhibits, which
were attached to said Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to ratify its action and confirm that the
proper Exhibits are attached to the official records of the City of Boynton Beach.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1 The attached "Exhibit B" to this resolution is the Exhibit B heretofore
referenced in Ordinance No. 096-40 and the City Clerk is hereby directed to attach said
Exhibit B to Ordinance No. 096-40.
Section 2. The attached "Exhibit C" to this resolution is the Exhibit C heretofore
referenced in Ordinance No. 096-40, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to attach said
Exhibit C to Ordinance No. 096-40
Section 3. The attached "Chapter 4" to this resolution is the Exhibit entitled
"Chapter 4" heretofore referenced in Ordinance No. 096-40, and the City Clerk is hereby
directed to attached said "Chapter 4" to Ordinance No. 096-40.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
passage.
EXHIBIT "B"
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
100 INCORPORATION OF STANDARD. The Boynton Beach Administrative Code is
adopted in Exhibit "A" and is incorporated as if herein to provide for the administrative
aspects of this Exhibit as follows:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Amendments to the Standard Building Code, 1994 Edition
Amendments to the Standard Gas Code, 1994 Edition
Amendments to the Standard Plumbing Code, 1994 Edition
Amendments to the Standard Mechanical Code, 1994 Edition
Amendments to the National' Electrical Code, 1996 Edition
PART 1 - AMENDMENTS TO THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE, 1994 EDITION
CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
202 DEFINITIONS
AGENCY - means same as applicable governing body.
FLOOR ELEVATION - minimum ground floor elevation for all buildings to be six inches
above sidewalk and crown of road unless satisfactory drainage, natural or mechanical,
is provided. Mandatory flood plain, Coastal Zone Protection Act of 1958, South Florida
Water Management District elevation, and septic tank requirements, must all be
adhered to.
GOVERNING BODY - means same as Applicable Governing Body.
MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATION - as used in Chapter 15 shall mean a
published or written document by the product manufacturer.
CHAPTER 3
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
306 EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCY-GROUP E
306.1.5 CHILD AND FAMILY CARE FACILITIES. The following sources also contain
rules and regulations concerning the construction of child and family care facilities, and are
enforced-by the local Fire Official and Health Department.
Laws of Florida - Chapter 59-1698
Laws of Florida - Chapter 77-620
CHAPTER 4
PLUMBING FIXTURES
409.8 SHOWER COMPARTMENTS
409.8.2 CONSTRUCTION Floors under shower compartments shall be laid on a smooth and
structurally sound base and shall be lined and made watertight with sheet lead, copper or other
acceptable materials. Shower compartments located in basements, cellars, or in other rooms in
which the floor has been laid directly on the ground surface need not be lined.
Pan liners for built-in-place tubs shall also be made of lead, copper or other approved material
and shall extend to a point 2 inches above the tub overflow. All lead and copper pans where in
contact with masonry materials shall be protected against deterioration by completely coating
with an asphalt base material, type 30 felt paper or other approved material.
Under the following conditions, shower compartments and built-in- place tubs are not required to
have pans; on the first floor only where the floor construction consists of concrete, the pan may
be formed by recessing the shower floor at least 4 inches 4- below the rough floor line in the case
of a shower enclosure; or by recessing the floor for a built-in-place tub so that the tub overflow is
2 inches below the rough floor line. For shower compartment not over 6 inches ± deep, floor
recess shall be poured monolithically with the floor slab. The floor recess must be totally
contained within the concrete floor slab. Block walls are not allowed to be part of any floor
recess, less than 4- 6 ", unless a pan liner is installed.
CHAPTER 5
WATER HEATERS
503 STANDARDS
503.4 WATER HEATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL SETTING - Water heater
temperature shall conform to State of Florida Model Energy Code, as amended.
507 SAFETY DEVICES
507.6 RELIEF OUTLET WASTE The outlet of a pressure, temperature, or other relief valve
shall not be directly connected to the drainage system. The pressure and temperature relief valve
drain lines shall not be connected into condensate waste lines from air conditioning equipment.
The drain piping from pressure, temperature or other relief valves may be discharged as follows:
Solar hot water storage tanks or solar collectors placed above the roof may
discharge upon the roof surface, as stated in 2 and 3.
In cases where a building covers an entire lot, or'has a mechanical equipment
room, the discharge shall be to any suitable plumbing fixture (except a water
closet) or floor drain terminating above the floor level.
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EXItlBIT "A"
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
101 GENERAL
101.1 SCOPE. The provisions of this chapter shall govem the administration and enforcement of the
Standard Building, Gas, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes, and the National Electrical Code, hereinafter
referred to as the "technical codes," as may be adopted by the state or local jurisdiction.
101.2 TITLE. The provisions of the following chapters shall constitute and be known and be cited as
the "Administrative Code," hereinafter known as "this code."
101.3 CODE REMEDIAL
101.3.1 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.
101.3.2 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.
101.3.3 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 court as a
warranty of the physical condition of such building, system or plan or their adequacy. 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.
101.4 APPLICABILITY
101.4.1 GENERAL. Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different
materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. Where there
is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be
applicable.
101.4.2 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.
101.4.3 ELECTRICAL. 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.
101.4.4 GAS. The provisions of the Standard Gas Code shall apply to the installation of consumers' 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.
101.4.5 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.
101.4.6 PLUMBING. The provisions of the Standard Plumbing Code shall apply to every plumbing
installation, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and
appurtenances, and when connected to a water or sewerage system.
101.4.7 FEDERAL AND STATE AUTHORITY. The provisions of this code 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 code 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.
101.4.8 APPENDICES. To be enforceable, the appendices included in the technical codes must be
referenced in the code text or specifically included in the adopting ordinance.
101.4.9 REFERENCED STANDARDS. Standards referenced in the technical codes shall be
considered an integral part of the codes without separate adoption. If specific portions of a standard are
denoted by code text, only those portions of the standard shall be enforced. 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.
102 BUILDING DIVISION
102.1 ESTABLISHMENT. There is hereby established a division to be called the building division
and the person in charge shall be known as the building official. All Code Officials employed by the
shall be certified in accordance with FS 468 Part 13.
102.2 EMPLOYEE QUALIFICATIONS
102.2.1 BUILDING OFFICIALS QUALIFICATIONS. The building official shall have at least ten
years combined experience as an architect, engineer, construction code official, contractor or
construction superintendent with at least five years of such experience in supervisory positions. The
building official shall be certified as a building official or building code administrator by the State of
Florida. 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.
102.2.2 CHIEF INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS. The building official, with the approval of the
governing authority, may designate chief inspectors to administer the provisions of the building,
Electrical, Gas, Mechanical, and Plumbing Codes. Each chief inspector shall have at least ten years
combined experience as an architect, engineer, construction code official, contractor or construction
superintendent with at least five years of such experience in supervisory positions. The chief inspector
shall be certified for the appropriate trade by the State of Florida. The chief inspector shall not be
removed from office except for cause after full opportunity has been given to be heard on specific
charges before such applicable gOveming authority.
102.2.3 PLANS EXAMINER & INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS. The building official, with the
approval of the applicable governing authority, may appoint or hire such number of officers, plans
examiners, inspectors, assistants and other employees as shall be authorized from time to time. A person
shall not be appointed or hired as a plans examiner or inspector of construction who has not had at least
five years experience as a building inspector, engineer, architect, or as a superintendent, foreman, or
competent mechanic in charge of construction, in the corresponding trade. The plans examiners and
inspectors shall be certified through the State of Florida for the appropriate trade.
102.2.4 DEPUTY BUILDING OFFICIAL QUALIFICATIONS. The building official may designate
as his deputy an employee who shall, during the absence or disability of the building official, exercise all
the powers of the building official. The deputy building official shall have the same qualifications listed
in 102.2.2.
102.3 RESTRICTIONS ON EMPLOYEES. An officer or employee connected with the division,
except one whose only connection is as a member of the board established by this code, shall not be
financially interested in the furnishing of labor, material, or appliances for the construction, alteration, or
maintenance of a building, structure, service, system, or in the making ofplans 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 their duties or conflict with the interests of the division.
'102.4 RECORDS. The building official shall keep, or cause to be kept, a record of the
business of the division. The records of the division shall be open to public inspection.
'102.5 LIABILITY. Any current or former officer or employee, or member of the Board of
Adjustments and Appeals, charged with the enforcement of this code, acting for the applicable
governing authority in the discharge of their 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 their duties.
Any suit brought against any current or former officer or employee or member because of such
act performed in the enforcement of any provision of this code shall be defended by the
agency or applicable governing authority until the final termination of the proceedings.
'102.6 REPORTS. The building official shall submit annually a report covering the work of the
building division during the preceding year. He/she may incorporate in said report a summary
of the decisions of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals during said year.
103 POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
103.1 GENERAL. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of
this code. The building official is further authorized to render interpretations of this code, which are
consistent with its spirit and purpose.
103.2 RIGHT OF ENTRY
103.2.1 ENTRY WITHOUT WARRANT. Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any
of the provisions of this code, 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. If such building or
premises are occupied, he shall first present proper credentials and request entry. If such building,
structure, or premises are 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 entry is refused, the building official shall
have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
103.2.2 ENTRY WITH WARRANT. When the building official shall have first obtained a proper
inspection warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure entry, no owner or occupant or any other
persons having charge, care or control of any building, structure, or premises shall fall 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 to this code.
103.3 STOP WORK ORDERS. Upon notice from the building official, work on any building,
structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system that is being done contrary to the provisions of
this code 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 their agent, or to the person doing the work, and
shall state the conditions under which work may be resumed. Where an emergency exists, the building
official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work.
103.4 REVOCATION OF PERMITS
103.4.1 MISREPRESENTATION OF APPLICATION. The building official may revoke a permit or
approval, issued under the provisions of this' code, 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.
103.4.2 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 code.
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103.5 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 this Code. The extent of repairs shall be determined by the
Building Official.
When the Building Official determines that an unsafe building, structure or service system cannot be
reasonably repaired in accordance with this or the technical codes, it shall be demolished in accordance
with this section.
103.5.1 PROVIDING NOTICE. When the Building Official determines a building, structure,
electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system or portion thereof is 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 within 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.
103.5.2 POSTING. 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 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 Official, or for any
person to enter the building, or use such systems except for the purpose of making the required repairs or
of demolishing same.
103.5.3 APPEALS. The owner, agent or person in control shall have the right to appeal from the
decision of the Building Official, as provided hereinafter, 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.
103.5.4 ABSENT OWNERSHIP. In case the owner, agent, or person in control cannot be found 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 Building Official, after having ascertained the
cost, shall cause such building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system or portion
thereof, to be demolished, secured, or required to remain vacant or unused.
103.5.5 EMERGENCY ACTION. The decision of the Building Official shall be final in cases of
emergency which, in the opinion of the Building Official, 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 cost 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.
103.5.6 COST. Costs incurred under 103.5.4 and 103.5.5 shall be charged to the owner of the premises
involved. If the charges 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:
The Building Official shall report the abatement to the goveming body of the nuisance by 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
assessment shall include but not be limited to all administrative costs, postal expenses,
newspaper publication, and shall constitute a lien upon such property superior to all others
except taxes.
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 legal description of the property,
including the street address, which lien shall be effective from the date of filing and recite the
names of all persons notified and interested persons. Such lien shall bear interest from date
of abatement of nuisance at the rate of 10 percent per annum for individuals and 15 percent
for corporate owners and shall be enforceable if unsatisfied after the expiration of two years
after the date of filing notice of such lien, as other liens may be enforced by the governing
agency.
103.6 REQUIREMENTS NOT COVERED BY CODE. Any requirements necessary for the strength,
stability or proper operation of an existing or proposed building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or
plumbing system, or for the public safety, health and general welfare, not specifically covered by this or
the other technical codes, shall be determined by the building official.
103.7 ALTERNATE MATERIALS AND METHODS. 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 alternate, 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.
104 PERMITS
104.1 PERMIT APPLICATION
104.1.1 WHEN REQUIRED. Any owner, authorized agent, or contractor who desires to construct,
enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect,
install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing
system, the installation of which is regulated by the technical codes, or to cause any such work to be
done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit for the work.
Permit applicants shall be properly qualified under the laws regulating the certification and licensing of
contractors, or be exempt therefrom.
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5.
6.
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Buildings/Structures - Construct, erect, enlarge, alter, move, remove, relocate, demolish or
change the occupancy of any building, or portion thereof.
Service Systems - Install, enlarge, alter, repair, improve, remove, convert or replace any
electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system work or cause the same to be done.
Roofing - Install, replace, or resurface roofing, or make repairs.
Windows & Doors - Install or replace windows or doors including frames, jalousie, storm
windows or stops, shutters, awnings, canopies, or similar items.
Barriers & Signs - Erect or replace fences, walls, signs, or sign structures.
Antennas, Mast or Poles - 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.
Pools - Install swimming pool, wading pool, or spas, above or below ground, 2 ft or more
deep or more than 500 gallons capacity.
Fuel Tanks - 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.
Surfaces - Construct, replace or resurface asphalt or concrete driveways, parking areas,
hardstands, or sidewalks.
Marine Facilities - Install or replace docking mooring facilities for private or commercial
water craft, groins, sea walls, jetties, revetments, or similar structures and facilities related
thereto.
Fire Prevention/Suppression - Install, replace, or relocate fire sprinkler, fire alarm, smoke
detection, or similar fire prevention and protection systems and related equipment or
appurtenances.
EXCEPTIONS. Building Permits are optional if the work consists only of items specifically named on
the Permit Waiver List promulgated, published and maintained by the Building Official and conforms to
all of the following conditions:
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4.
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Work will be accomplished at a one or two family residence.
Work will not encroach into required setbacks, easements and/or rights-of-way.
No plumbing work will occur except fixture changeout.
No electrical work will occur except replacement of common household switches and outlets
on load side of electrical source.
No mechanical work will occur except installation of portable equipment or replacement of
parts not altering equipment or making it unsafe.
No structural work will occur.
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7. No off-site work will occur.
8. No building code violations Will occur.
9. No technical code violations will occur.
10. No openings will be modified.
11. No ingress or egress violations will occur.
12. No life safety violations will occur.
13. No fire safety violations will occur.
14. The work is a minor repair, installation or replacement.
15. The total cost does not exceed $2,500.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any
work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or the technical codes or any
other laws or ordinances of the applicable governing authority.
104.1.2 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES. A special building permit for a limited time shall be obtained
before the erection of temporary structures such as construction sheds, seats, canopies, tents and fences
used in construction work or for temporary purposes such as reviewing stands. Such structures shall be
completely removed upon the expiration of the time limit stated in the permit.
104.1.3 WORK AUTHORIZED. A building, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing permit shall
carry with it the right to construct or install the work, provided the same are shown on the drawings and
set forth in the specifications filed with the application for the permit. Where these are not shown on the
drawings and covered by the specifications submitted with the application, separate permits shall be
required.
104.1.4 MINOR REPAIRS. Ordinary minor repairs may be made with the approval of the building
official without a permit, provided that such repairs shall not violate any of the provisions of the
technical codes.
104.1.5 INFORMATION REQUIRED. Each application for a permit, with the required fee, shall be
filed with the building official on a form furnished for that purpose and shall contain a general
description of the proposed work and its location. The application shall be signed by the owner, or an
authorized agent. The building permit application shall indicate the proposed occupancy of all parts of
the building and of that portion of the site or lot, if any, not covered by the building or structure and shall
contain such other information as may be required by the building official.
104.1.6 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 the application, provided the extension is requested in writing and justifiable
cause is demonstrated.
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104.2 DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS
104.2.1 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 drawings and specifications
shall contain information, in the form of notes or otherwise, as to the quality of materials, where quality
is essential to conformity with the technical codes. Such information shall be 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.
104.2.2 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.
104.2.3 DESIGN PROFESSIONAL. 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 an official seal to said
.drawings, specifications and accompanying data.
For exempt buildings and structures, the submittal shall bear the certification of the applicant
that cites a specific state law exception which permits its preparation by a person not so
registered.
EXCEPTION: 1 & 2 Family dwellings may not require a registered architect or engineer,
or a certification that an architect or engineer has performed design services, provided
that the entire dwelling conforms to this code. This exception does not limit the powers of
the building official granted in Section 104.2.2 or elsewhere in this Code.
104.2.4 STRIJCTIJRAL AND FIRE RESISTANCE INTEGRITY. Plans for all buildings shall
indicate how required structural and fire resistance integrity will be maintained where a penetration of a
required fire resistant 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.
104.2.5 SITE DRAWINGS. Drawings shall show the location of the proposed building or structure
and of every existing building or structure on the site or lot. The building official may require a
boundary line survey prepared by a qualified surveyor.
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104.2.6 HAZARDOUS OCCUPANCIES. The building official may require the following:
General Site Plan. A general site plan drawn at a legible scale which shall include, but not
be limited to, the location of all buildings, exterior storage facilities, permanent access ways,
evacuation routes, parking lots, internal roads, chemical loading areas, equipment cleaning
areas, storm and sanitary sewer accesses, emergency equipment and adjacent property uses.
The exterior storage areas shall be identified with the hazard classes and the maximum
quantities per hazard class of hazardous materials stored.
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Building Floor Plan. A building floor plan drawn to a legible scale which shall include, but
not be limited to, all hazardous materials storage facilities within the building and shall
indicate rooms, doorways, corridors, exits, fire rated assemblies with their hourly rating,
location of liquid fight rooms, and evacuation routes. Each hazardous materials storage
facility shall be identified on the plan with the hazard classes and quantity range per hazard
class of the hazardous materials stored.
104.2.7 QUALITY OF PLANS. The Building Official 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. Submitted drawings shall be executed at a minimum 1/8" equals 1' scale.
Exception: Site drawings, vicinity maps, profile sheets, key plans and the like may be at smaller scales
acceptable to the Building Official.
104.3 EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS
104.3.1 PLAN REVIEW. The building official shall examine or cause to be examined each application
for a permit and the accompanying documents, consisting of drawings, specifications, computations and
additional data, and shall ascertain by such examinations whether the construction indicated and
described is in accordance with the requirements of the technical codes and all other pertinent laws or
ordinances.
104.3.2 AFFIDAVITS. The building official may accept a sworn affidavit from a registered architect or
engineer stating that the plans submitted conform to the technical codes. For buildings and structures,
the affidavit shall state that the plans conform to the laws as to egress, type of construction and general
arrangement and, if accompanied by drawings, show the structural design and that the plans and design
conform to the requirements of the technical codes as to strength, stresses, strains, loads and stability.
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, gas,
mechanical, or plumbing systems a certification that the structure, electrical, gas, mechanical, or
plumbing system has 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.
104.4 ISSUING PERMITS
104.4.1 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 therewith conform to the requirements of
the technical codes and other pertinent laws and ordinances, he/she shall issue a permit to the applicant.
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104.6 CONDITIONS OF THE PERMIT
104.6.1 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 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 cause demonstrated.
Extensions shall be in writing by the building official.
104.6.2 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 inspect such work. In addition, they shall be responsible for conformity with the permit, provide
copies of inspection reports as inspections are performed, and upon completion make and file with the
building official written affidavit that the work has been done in conformity with the reviewed plans and
with the structural provisions of the technical codes. In the event such architect or engineer is not
available, the owner shall employ instead a competent person or agency whose qualifications are
reviewed by the building official.
104.6.3 PLANS. When the building official issues a permit, he/she shall endorse, in writing or by
stamp, both sets of plans "Reviewed for Code Compliance." One set of drawings so reviewed shall be
retained by the building official and the other set shall be returned to the applicant. The permit drawings
shall be kept at the site of work and shall be open to inspection by the building official or an authorized
representative.
104.7 FEES
104.7.1 PRESCRIBED FEES. A permit shall not be issued until the fees prescribed in 104.7 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, electrical, plumbing, mechanical or gas systems, has been
paid.
104.7.2 WORK COMMENCING BEFORE PERMIT ISSUANCE. Any person who commences
any work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the
necessary permits shall be subject to a penalty of four times the established permit fee.
104.7.3 ACCOUNTING. The building official shall keep a permanent 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.
104.7.4 SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES. On all buildings, structures, electrical, plumbing,
mechanical and gas systems or alterations requiring a permit, 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.
104.4.2 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 the refusal to issue such permit. Such refusal shall, when
requested, be in writing and shall contain the reason for refusal.
104.4.3 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 the discretion
of the Building Official, issue a special permit for the foundation only. The holder of such a special
permit 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.
104.4.4 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 for the lines
of the public street on which he/she 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 32.
104.5 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES. Application for permits will be accepted only from
contractors currently licensed in their respective field and for whom no revocation or suspension of
license is existing.
104.5.1 RESIDENTIAL OWNER/BUILDER. 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 construction 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 to be licensed as a contractor.
104.5.2 NON-RESIDENTIAL OWNER/BUILDER. An owner of any building leasehold may make
application for building permit and/or remodel any building for hisXher own use and occupancy when the
non-structural work involved does not exceed $5,000.00 in value and the total project value, including
the value of sub-contract work, does not exceed a maximum of $25,000 within any 12 month period.
All sub-permits shall be applied for by contractors currently licensed in their respective field.
104.7.5 BUILDING PERMIT VALUATIONS
104.7.5.1 VALUATION SOURCE. Building valuations shall be based on current average construction
costs per square foot established bi-annually by the SBCCI in the Spring and the Fall multiplied by
Building Gross area and current SBCCI Regional Modifiers. New multipliers will become effective on
February 1 and August 1 of each year based on SBCCI valuation data produced the previous Spring or
Fall, or five working days after the data is received in the Building Division, whichever occurs last.
Additional value will be added for work to be permitted above and beyond average costs as defined in
104.7.5.3 such as landscaping.
104.7.5.2 UNDERVALUATION. If, in the opinion of the Building Official, the valuation of any
alteration, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems appears to be underestimated on the
application, permit shall be denied unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval
of the Building Official.
104.7.5.3 VALUATION SCOPE. Average construction costs are as defined by SBCCI and include
structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, interior finish, normal site preparation (excavation and
backfill for building), architectural and design fees, overhead and profit.
104.7.5.4 VALUATION ALTERNATIVES. Alternative valuations prepared by an independent expert
may be considered by the Building Official only when accompanied by proper certification that values
include each and every element of the definition of costs outlined in 104.7.5.3.
105 INSPECTIONS
105.1 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/she shall inspect all buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and
plumbing systems, from time to time, during and upon completion of the work for which a permit was
issued. He/she shall make a record of every such examination and inspection and of all violations of the
technical codes.
See: Chapter 34 Standard Building Code for additional information on existing buildings.
105.2 MANUFACTURERS AND FABRICATORS. When deemed necessary by the building official,
he/she 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.
105.3 INSPECTION SERVICE. The building official may make, or cause to be made, the inspections
required by 105. He/she may accept reports of inspectors of recognized inspection service or special
inspectors, provided that after investigation he/she is satisfied as to their qualifications and 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.
The Building Official may require the owner to employ an inspection service or special inspectors in the
following instances:
1. Buildings or additions of Type I or Type II construction.
2. All major structural alterations.
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Where the concrete design is based on f'c in excess of 3,000 pounds per square inch.
Pile driving.
Buildings greater than 20,000 square foot.
Buildings more than 2 stories in height.
Buildings and structures of unusual design or methods of construction.
Such inspection service or special inspector shall be present at all times that work is in progress on the
structural frame. Such inspector shall be a registered architect or engineer or any other competent person
or agency whose qualifications are approved by the Building Official. He/she shall be responsible for
compliance with all cOdes, ordinances, rules and regulations and shall submit weekly progress of daily
inspections to the Building Official.
At the completion of the construction work or project, the inspection service or special inspector shall
submit a certificate of compliance to the Building Official, stating that the constructed work is in
compliance with all codes, laws, rules and regulations; and the duties shall end with the submission of
such certificate. Final inspection shall be made by the Building Official or his designee before a
Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
105.3.1 THRESHOLD BUILDINGS. All plans for the building which are required to be signed and
sealed by the architect or engineer of record contain a statement that, to the best of the architect's or
engineer's knowledge, the plans and specifications comply with the applicable codes, ordinances, rules
and regulations and the applicable fire safety standards.
A special inspector must perform structural inspections on a threshold building pursuant to a structural
inspection plan prepared by the engineer or architect of record. The structural inspection plan must be
submitted to the Building Division prior to the issuance of a building permit for the construction of a
threshold building. The purpose of the structural inspection plan is to provide specific inspection
procedures and schedules so that the building can be adequately inspected for compliance with the
permitted documents. The special inspector shall inspect the shoring and re-shoring for conformance
with the shoring and re-shoring plans thus submitted.
105.4 INSPECTIONS PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR
COMPLETION. The building official shall inspect or cause to be inspected at various intervals all
construction or work for which a permit is required, and a final inspection shall be made of every
building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system upon completion, prior to the
issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy or Completion.
105.5 POSTING OF PERMIT. Work requiting a permit shall not commence until the permit holder or
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 position by
the permit holdei' until the Certificate of Occupancy or Completion is issued by the building official.
105.6 REQUIRED INSPECTIONS. The building official upon notification from the permit holder or
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 agent of any violations which
must be corrected in order to comply with the technical codes:
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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, all sheathing, fire blocking
and bracing is in place, all concealing wiring, all pipes, chimneys, ducts and vents are
complete.
3. Final Inspection: To be made after the building is completed and ready for occupancy.
ELECTRICAL
1. Underground Inspection: To be made after trenches or ditches are excavated, conduit or
cable installed, and before any backfill is put in place.
2. Rough-In Inspection: To be made after the roof, framing, fire blocking and bracing is in
place and prior to the installation of wall or ceiling membranes.
3. Final Inspection: To be made after the building is complete, all required electrical
fixtures are in place and properly connected or protected, 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, fire blocking and bracing is in
place and all soil, waste and vent piping is complete, and prior to this installation of wall
or ceiling membranes.
3. 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 311 of the Standard Plumbing Code for required tests.
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 connected, and the structure is ready for occupancy.
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 ftxtures
or gas appliances have been connected.
2. Final Piping Inspection: To be made after all piping authorized by the permit has been
installed and after all portions which are to be concealed by plastering or otherwise have
been so concealed, and before any fixtures or gas appliances have been connected. This
inspection shall include a pressure test.
3. 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.
105.7 WRITTEN RELEASE. Work shall not be done on any part of a building, structure, electrical,
gas, mechanical or plumbing system beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without
first obtaining a written release from the building official. Such written release shall be given only after
an inspection has been made of each successive step in the construction or installation as indicated by
each of the foregoing three inspections.
105.8 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.
105.9 PLASTER FIRE PROTECTION. In all buildings where plaster is used for fire protection
purposes, the permit holder or 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.
105.10 FAILURE TO OBTAIN REQUIRED INSPECTIONS. The permit applicants failure to
obtain required inspections may necessitate uncovering concealed work to facilitate inspection. The cost
of testing, certification or additional fees shall be bom by the applicant. In addition, the Building
Official may refuse to issue a building permit or issue a permit with specific conditions if the local
Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals, through a public hearing which affords due process, has
found the contractor guilty of a willful building code violation, fraud or disregard for inspection
requirements.
106 CERTIFICATES
106.1 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
106.1.1 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 ofoccupancy. Said certificate shall not be issued until all required electrical, gas, mechanical,
plumbing and fire protection systems have been inspected for compliance with the technical codes and
other applicable laws and ordinances and released by the building official.
106.1.2 ISSUING CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. Upon satisfactory completion of construction
of a building or structure and installation of electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems in
accordance with the technical codes, reviewed plans and specifications, and after the f'mal inspection, the
building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy stating the nature of the occupancy permitted, the
number of persons for each floor when limited by law, and the allowable load per square foot for each
floor in accordance with the provisions of this code.
106.1.3 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.
106.2 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION. Upon satisfactory completion of a building, structure,
electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, a certificate of completion may be 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, such as a shell building, prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
106.3 SERVICE UTILITIES
106.3.1 CONNECTION OF SERVICE UTILITIES. No person shall make connections 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. The servicing utility company shall not connect the power supply until notified
by the Building Official.
106.3.2 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.
106.3.3 AUTHORITY TO DISCONNECT SERVICE UTILITIES. The building official shall have
the authority to authorize disconnection of utility service to the building, structure or 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 disconnecting, the owner or occupant of the building, structure or service
system shall be notified in writing, as soon as practical thereafter.
106.4 POSTING FLOOR LOADS
106.4.1 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/she is satisfied that such capacity will not thereby be exceeded.
106.4.2 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 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.
106.4.3 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.
107 TESTS
The building official may require tests or test reports as proof of compliance. Required tests are to be
made at the expense of the owner, or agent, by an approved testing laboratory or other approved agency.
108 CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS
108.1 APPOINTMENT. There is hereby established a board to be called the Construction Board of
Adjustment and Appeals, which shall consist of seven members and two alternates. The Board shall be
appointed by the applicable governing body.
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108.2 MEMBERSHIP AND TERMS
108.2.1 MEMBERSHIP. The Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals shall consist of seven
members. Such board members shall be composed of individuals with knowledge and experience in the
technical codes to include; an architect, engineer general contractor, electrical contractor, HVAC
contractor, plumbing contractor, and any other contractor licensed category.. In addition to the regular
members, there should be two alternate members, one member with the qualifications referenced above
and one member at large from the public. A board member shall not act in a case in which he/she has a
personal or financial interest.
108.2.2 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 required 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.
08.2.3 QUORUM AND VOTING. A simple majority of the board shall constitute a quorum. In
varying any provision of this code, the affirmative votes of the majority present, but not less than three
affirmative votes, shall be required. In modifying a decision of the building official, not less than four
affirmative votes, but not less than a majority of the board, shall be required. In the event that regular
members are unable to attend a meeting, the alternate members, if appointed, shall vote.
108.2.4 SECRETARY OF BOARD. The City Clerk or designee 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,
the vote of each member, the absence of a member and any failure of a member to vote.
108.3 POWERS. The Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals shall have the power, as further
defined in 108.4, to hear appeals of decisions and interpretations of the building official and consider
variances of the technical codes.
108.4 APPEALS
108.4.1 DECISION OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL. The owner of a building, structure or service
system, or duly authorized agent, may appeal a decision of the building official to the Construction
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 code do not apply to this specific case.
3. That an equally good or more desirable form of installation can be employed in any specific
case.
4. The tree intent and meaning of this code or any of the regulations thereunder have been
misconstrued or incorrectly interpreted.
108.4.2 VARIANCES. The Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals, when so appealed to and
after a hearing, may vary the application of any prOvision of this cOde 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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That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the building, structure
or service system involved and which are not applicable to others.
That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from the action or inaction of the
applicant.
That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege
that is denied by this code to other buildings, structures or service system.
That the variance granted is the minimum variance that will make possible the reasonable use
of the building, structure or service system.
That the grant of the variance will be in harmony with the general intent and purpose of this
code and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare.
108.4.2.1 CONDITIONS OF TIlE 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 code. Violation of the conditions of a variance shall be deemed a violation of this
code.
108.4.3 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 acceptable to the
building official.
108.4.4 UNSAFE OR DANGEROUS BUILDINGS OR SERVICE SYSTEMS. In the case of a
building, structure or service system which, in the opinion of the building official, is unsafe, unsanitary
or dangerous, the building official may, in the order, limit the time for such appeals to a shorter period.
108.5 PROCEDURES OF THE BOARD
108.5.1 RULES AND REGULATIONS. The board shall establish rules and regulations for its own
procedure not inconsistent with the provisions of this code. The board shall meet on call of the
chairman. The board shall meet within 30 calendar days after notice of appeal has been received.
108.5.2 DECISIONS. The Construction Board of Adjustment 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 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 decision 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.
109 SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this code is for any reason held to be
unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this code.
110 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
Any person, firm, corporation or agent who shall violate a provision of this code, 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 system, or has erected, constructed,
altered, repaired, moved or demolished a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing
system without full compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, laws, rules and regulations 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 applicable codes,
ordinances, laws, rules and regulations 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.
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EXHIBIT "B"
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
100 INCORPORATION OF STANDARD. The Boynton Beach Administrative Code is
adopted in Exhibit "A" and is incorporated as if herein to provide for the administrative
aspects of this Exhibit as follows:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Amendments to the Standard Building Code, 1994 Edition
Amendments to the Standard Gas Code, 1994 Edition
Amendments to the Standard Plumbing Code, 1994 Edition
Amendments to the Standard Mechanical Code, 1994 Edition
PART 1 - AMENDMENTS TO THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE, 1994 EDITION
CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
202 DEFINITIONS
AGENCY - means same as applicable governing body.
FLOOR ELEVATION - minimum ground floor elevation for all buildings to be six inches
above sidewalk and crown of road unless satisfactory drainage, natural or mechanical,
is provided. Mandatory flood plain, Coastal Zone Protection Act of 1958, South Florida
Water Management District elevation, and septic tank requirements, must all be
adhered to.
GOVERNING BODY - means same as Applicable Governing Body.
MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATION - as used in Chapter 15 shall mean a
published or written document by the product manufacturer.
CHAPTER 3
OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
306 EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCY-GROUP E
306.1.5 CHILD AND FAMILY CARE FACILITIES. The following sources also contain
rules and regulations concerning the construction of child and family care facilities, and are
enforced by the local Fire Official and Health Department.
Laws of Florida - Chapter 59-1698
Laws of Florida - Chapter 77-620
Florida Statutes - Chapter 402
Florida Statutes - Chapter 633
Florida Administrative Code - 4A-36
Florida Administrative Code - 10M-12
Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances - Chapter 9
CHAPTER 4
SPECIAL OCCUPANCY
401 GENERAL
412 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR GROUP B AND GROUP R HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
412.1 SCOPE.
412.1.1 These requirements shall apply to all Group B and Group R buildings having floor
surfaces used for human occupancy located more than 75 ft (22.9 m) above the lowest
level of fire department vehicle access. Group B and R buildings shall be provided with an
approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 412.10.
412,9 AREAS OF REFUGE ARE PROHIBITED
CHAPTER 9
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
903 SPRINKLERS
903.5 GENERAL.
Approved automatic sprinkler equipment meeting the requirements of 903 shall be installed
in buildings as follows:
1. Basements having floor areas exceeding 2,500 sq ft (232 m^2) when used as
workshops or for manufacture, repair, sale or storage of combustible materials or
when used as lounges or nightclubs regardless of the size. See 503.4.1, Exception
2. In buildings which do not have suitable access, as set forth in 1405, to each
story above grade on at least one accessible side of the building. Openings which
are glazed with security glazing designed to withstand breakage shall not be
considered as access openings.
3. See Chapter F36, Standard Fire Prevention Code.
4. See 407.1.3, 411.7.6 and 411.7.7.
5. Spray finishing booth, area or room shall comply with Chapter Fl0 of the
Standard Fire Prevention Code.
6. Any building three stories or more
Exception: One and two family dwellings.
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903.6 GARAGES.
Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in the following garages:
1. Enclosed parking garages three stories or more in height or over 65 ft (19.8 m)
high and exceeding 10,000 sq ft (929 m^2) per floor.
2. Repair garages two stories or more high, and exceeding 10,000 sq ft (929 m^2)
in a single floor area.
3. One story repair garages exceeding 15,000 sq ft (1394 m^2).
4. Basement:garages or repair garages in a basement.
Exception: Group R3 occupancies.
5. Garages used for the storage of commercial trucks and having an area exceeding
5,000 sq ft (465 m^2).
6. Bus garages when used as passenger terminals for four or more buses or when
used for bus storage or loading of four or more buses.
903.7OTHER OCCUPANCY SPRINKLER REQUIREMENTS.
903.7.5 GROUP RI - RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY. An'approved automatic sprinkler
system shall be provided throughout Group R1 occupancies three or more stories in height.
903.7.6 GROUP R2 - RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY. An approved automatic sprinkler
system shall be provided throughout Group R2 occupancies three or more stories in height.
Exceptions:
1. An automatic sprinkler system complying with NFiPA 13R shall be permitted for
buildings not exceeding four stories in height provided the automatic sprinkler
system shall not be considered as an alternate to other requirements of the code.
See 903.2.
CHAPTER 10
MEANS OF EGRESS
1005 SPECIAL EXIT REQUIREMENTS
1005.4 EMERGENCY EGRESS OPENINGS.
1005.4.1 Every sleeping room on the first and second story of Group R occupancies shall
have at least one operable exterior 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, keys, special knowledge, or effort. Where windows are
provided as a means of egress or rescue, they shall have a sill height of not more than 44
inches (1118 mm) above the floor.
1005.7 BURGLAR BARS.
Each sleeping room or room with a required exit door in a residential occupancy that has
burglar bars installed shall have at least one emergency egress window or door that is
operable from the inside without the use of separate tools, keys, special knowledge, or
effort.
CHAPTER 14
EXTERIOR WALL COVERING
1403 VENEERED WALLS
1403.7 ASBESTOS SHINGLES.
Asbestos shingles are prohibited.
CHAPTER 15
ROOFS AND ROOF STRUCTURES
1509 ROOF COVERINGS
1509.1.3 INSULATION
1509.1.3.2 A minimum of 3/4 inch (19.05) insulation shall be installed over metal decking
subject to the manufacturer's flute span table. The bottom layer of insulation shall be
mechanically fastened.
1509.1.3.3 Unless otherwise specified, all required felt underlayment shall comply with
ASTM D 226, ASTM D 4869, or ASTM D 4990 as appropriate.
1509.1.4 FASTENERS.
1509.1.4.1 Nails, clips or similar fastening devices shall be hot dipped galvanized, stainless
steel, non-ferrous metal, or other corrosion resistant material compatible with the metal it
penetrates.
1509.2 FIRE RESISTANCE CLASSIFICATION.
1509.2.5 REQUIREMENTS FOR ROOFS. Roofs on buildings shall have Class A, Class
B or Class C roof coverings, as specified herein. Unclassified wood shingles or shakes
may be used as provided in 1509.8. Farm buildings as defined in 411.11 are not regulated
by this section.
1509.3 WIND LOADS AND WIND RESISTANCE.
1509.3.2 Roof coverings and systems shall be designed to withstand the appropriate wind
loads prescribed in 1606.
1509.3.3 DELETE
1509.3.4 DELETE
1509.3.5 DELETE
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'1509.4 ASPHALT SHINGLES.
'1509.4.1 GENERAL. Asphalt shingles shall comply with the following standards:
ASTM D 3462 - Physical Specifications for Asphalt Shingles Made from Glass &
Surfaced with Mineral Granules
ASTM D 3018 - Standard Specification for Class A Asphalt Shingles Surfaced With
Mineral Granules
ASTM D 3161 - Standard Test Method for Wind-Resistance of Asphalt Shingles,
with a wind velocity of 110 mph (49.17 m/s)
'1509.4.2 APPLICATION.
'1509.4.2.1 2:12 pitch up to 4:12 pitch: Underlayment shall be two layers of type 15 asphalt
saturated, nonperforated felt applied in the following manner. Apply a 19-inch (483 mm)
strip of 15 asphalt saturated, shingle Underlayment felt parallel with and starting at the
eaves, fastened sufficiently to hold in place. Starting at the eave, apply 36-inch (914 mm)
wide sheets of Underlayment overlapping successive sheets 19 inches (483 mm) and
fastened sufficiently to hold in place. Where January mean temperatures are 30dF (-1dC)
or less, coat full width of the 19-inch (483 mm) laps from the eave to a point 24 inches (610
mm) from the inside of the exterior wall line of the building with asphalt based roofing
cement. As an alternative to saturated felt, a self-adhering polymer modified bituminous
sheet complying with ASTM D 1970 may be applied according to the manufacture's
instructions.
'1509.4.2.2 4:12 pitch to 20:12 pitch: Underlayment shall be type 15 asphalt saturated,
nonperforated felt applied shingle fashion, parallel to and starting from the eave and lapped
2 inches (51 mm), fastened only as necessary to hold in place. As an alternative to two
layers of cemented saturated felt, a self-adhering polymer modified bituminous sheet
complying with ASTM D 1970 may be applied according to the manufacture's instructions.
1509.4.2.3 Asphalt shingles shall be fastened along the rake. Asphalt shingles shall be
fastened and cemented at all valleys, rakes, penetrations, and all vertical projections.
Eaves must be cemented and the metal eave drip shall be installed over the felt.
'1509.8 WOOD SHINGLES AND SHAKES.
1509.8.7 FIRE RETARDANT SHINGLES AND SHAKES.
'1509.8.7.4 The following installation practices shall be deemed to provide Class B and
Class C roofs:
1. Class B - Class B fire retardant treated wood shakes with an asphalt felt
intedayment consisting of 18-inch (457 mm) wide strips of Type 30 saturated
organic felt over 7/16-inch (12mm) minimum type 2-M-W particleboard or 15/32-inch
(12mm) plywood.
2. Class C - Class C fire retardant treated wood shingles or shakes. Shakes are
to be provided with an interlayment of one lay or 18-inches wide type 15 asphalt
saturated organic felt between shake courses.
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'1509.9 BUILT-UP ROOFS.
1509.9.6 SURFACE TREATMENT. Flood coatings, protective/reflective coatings,
aggregates and other surface treatments shall be installed in accordance with
manufacturer's requirements. Aggregate materials shall be embedded in a flood coat of
hot bitumen (not mopped) and shall not be used on roof slopes greater than 3:12. The
aggregate shall be clean and dry enough to adhere to the hot bitumen flood coat when
installed.
1509.'12 SYNTHETIC SHEET MEMBRANE ROOFS.
1509.12.4 PRECAUTIONS. The manufacturer's published installations and details shall
be strictly adhered to and a copy of the instructions shall be available at all times on the
job site during installation. Special attention should be paid to adherence to section
1509.1.2.3.
1509.'13 REPLACEMENT/RECOVERING
1509.13.1.3 Replacement rather than recovering shall be utilized in the following cases:
1. When the old roofing is water-soaked or deteriorated to the point that it is not
suitable as a base for additional roofing.
2. When blisters exist in any roofing, unless blisters are cut or scraped open
and nailed down before applying additional roofing.
3. When the existing roof surface is gravel or the like, unless the gravel shall be
thoroughly removed or all loose gravel removed and an approved base
material installed before applying additional roofing.
When existing roof is slate or the like.
When sheathing or supports are deteriorated to the point that the roof
structural system is not substantial enough to support recovering.
When existing roof has two or more applications of any type roofing material.
Conformance with this item shall make replacement mandatory.
5.
6.
Exceptions:
When the structural deck is concrete and the existing roof is firmly
attached to the deck, then the roof shall be removed down three plies
or less of moisture free felts.
When otherwise approved by the building official.
Wood shingles or shakes shall not be placed over more than one application
of wood or asphalt shingles. Wood shingles or shakes shall be permitted to
be placed over existing shakes when installed in accordance with Cedar
Shake and Shingle Bureau recommendations.
Wood shakes may be installed over not more than one existing wood shingle
roof.
'1509.14 VALLEY AND WALL FLASHINGS.
1509.14.1.2 All exposed metal flashing installed east of Federal Highway U.S. #1 shall be
a minimum of 16 ounce copper or 26 gauge stainless steel.
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1509.14.1.3 INTERSECTION OF FLAT, LOW SLOPE AND PITCHED ROOF. Whenever
roofs meet or intersect, a flashing not less than 8 inch wide is required. See TABLE -
1509.14.3.2 VALLEY LINING AND FLASHING MATERIALS.
1509.14.1.4 Wall to roof intersection flashing shall extend 5 inch up the wall and a
minimum 4 inch onto the roof.
1509.14.2 RIGID SHINGLE ROOF COVERINGS.
1509.14.2.1 Flash and counter flash with sheet metal or approved non-metal material in
accordance with manufacturer's specification s.
1509.14.2.1.1 Metal flashing shall be installed in accordance with the following:
1. Drip edge and break metal (where change in slope occurs) may be any metal
permitted in TABLE 1509.14.3.2 Valley and Flashing Materials.
2. Valley and wall flashing may be from any metal permitted in
TABLE1509.14.3.2 Valley and Flashing Materials, provided metals are
sandwiched between a minimum No. 30 (30#) saturated felt and minimum
No. 74 (90#) mineral surfaced roll roofing fully adhered with hot asphalt. The
vertical leg of wall flashing is not required to be sandwiched.
3. Valley flashing or wall flashing applied to the top surface of the final layer of
the Underlayment shall be minimum of 16 ounce copper of 26 gauge
stainless steel.
1509.14.3 ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOF COVERING.
1509.14.3.1 Flashings: base and cap flashings shall be installed in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions. Base and cap flashings shall be corrosion resistant metal as
in TABLE1509.14.3.2 Valley Lining and Flashing Material.
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TABLE 1509.14.3.2~
VALLEY LINING AND FLASHING MATERIAL
Copper
Aluminum
0.024 in
16 oz.
Stainless Steel
Galvanized Steel 0.0179 in
26
(Type 304)
26 (Zinc
coated G90)
Zinc Alloy 0.027 in
Lead 2~pounds
Painted Terne
20 pounds
1. orotherapproved non-metal m~erialin acco~ance with manufa~urer's
specifications.
1 in = 25.4 mm
1 lb = 0.4536 kg
1509.14.4. WOOD SHINGLES & SHAKES
1509.14.4.'1 WOOD SHINGLES. Roof valley flashing shall be provided of not less than
16 ounce copper or 26 gauge stainless steel and shall extend at least 8 inches (203 mm)
from the center line each way. Sections of flashings shall have an end lap of not less than
4 inches (102 mm). Metal shall be fastened with clips spaced maximum 24 inches on
center.
'1509.14.4.2 WOOD SHAKES. Roof valley flashing shall be provided of not less than 16
ounce copper or 26 gauge stainless steel and shall extend at least 11 inches (279 mm)
from the center line each way. Flashing shall be "W" shaped with 3/4 inch high center
crimp. Sections of flashing shall have an end lap of not less than 4 inches (102 mm). Metal
shall be fastened with clips spaced maximum 24 inches on center.
1509.14.5 BUILT UP ROOFS.
1509.14.5.2 Corrosion-resistant metal as specified in TABLE 1509.14.3.2 Valley Lining and
Flashing Material shall be used for cap or counter flashing.
1509.14.8 CHIMNEYS. Cricket or saddle coverings, as required by code shall be sheet
metal or of the same material as the roof covering and structurally supported.
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1509.14.10.1 OPENINGS IN ROOF
1509.14.10.1 All penetrations shall be flashed with an appropriate lead boot, copper or
galvanized sheet metal flashing or manufactures recommendation for flashing.
1509.14.10.4 Roof openings with prefabricated or field fabricated curbs or chimneys larger
than 48" inch perpendicular to roof slopes shall have an integral cricket at the high side of
the curb to facilitate drainage around the curb. Prefabricated curbed skylights shall be
installed in accordance with skylight manufacturer's recommendations.
1509.15.2 PREPARATION OF SURFACE.
1509.15.2.1 The surface to which the coating is to be applied must be fiat with no major
fractures. Any fracture 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or greater must be repaired before coating.
Joints or gaps in the substrate greater than 1/4 inch (6 mm) shall be filled with material
compatible with the substrate membrane.
CHAPTER 16
STRUCTURAL LOADS
1606 WIND LOADS
'1606.1 APPLICATIONS
All Buildings, structures and parts thereof shall be designed to withstand the appropriate
wind loads prescribed herein. Decreases in wind load shall not be made for the effect of
shielding by other structures. Wind pressures shall be assumed to act normal to the
surfaces considered. Exterior glazed openings in buildings located either within five miles
of the coaStal mean high-water line where the basic wind speed is greater than 90 mph or
areas where the basic wind speed is greater than 100 mph shall be designed for impacts,
in accordance with 1606.4. The large missile impact requirements of 1606.4 shall apply
to exterior glazed openings any portion of which is located in the lowest 30 feet above
grade. Small missile impact requirements of 1606.4 shall apply to exterior glazed openings
located more than 30 feet above grade.
See local Coastal Construction for special requirements in the Coastal Construction
Control Zone, F.S. Chapter 161.
1606.3 ROOF SYSTEMS
1606.3.1 ROOF DECK. The roof deck shall be designed to withstand the wind pressures
determined under 1606.2 for buildings 60 ft (18.3 m) or less in height or ASCE 7 for
buildings of any height.
See TABLE 2306 and FIGURE 2306 for structural panel fastening
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'1606.3.3 RIGID TILE. Wind loads on rigid tile roof coverings shall be determined as the
lifting moment Ms. The lifting moment shall be determined in accordance with the following
formula:
Ma = qh CL bLL~ [1.0 - GCp]
where:
Ms = aerodynamic uplift moment (fi-lb) acting to raise the tail of the tile.
qh = wind velocity pressure (psf) determined from TABLE 1606.2A.
CL = lift coefficient determined from TABLE 1606.3.3.
b = exposed width (ft) of the roof tile.
L = length (ft) of the roof tile.
La = moment arm (ft) from the axis of rotation to the point of uplift on the roof tile.
The point of uplift shall be taken at 0.76L from the head of the tile and the middle of the
exposed width. For roof tiles with nails or screws (with or without a tail clip), the axis of
rotation shall be taken as the head of the tile for direct deck applications and as the top
· edge ofthe batten for battened applications. For roof tiles fastened only by a nail or screw
along the side of the tile, the axis of rotation shall be determined by testing. For roof tiles
installed with battens and fastened only by a clip near the tail of the tile, the moment arm
shall be determined about the top edge of the batten with consideration given for the point
of rotation of the tiles based on straight bond or broken bond and the tile profile.
GCp = roof coefficient for each applicable zone determined from Figure 1606.2E. Roof
coefficient shall not be adjusted for internal pressure.
Concrete and clay roof tiles complying with the following limitations shall be designed to
withstand the wind loads prescribed in this section.
1. The roof tiles shall be either loose laid on battens or mechanically fastened,
mortar set or adhesive set.
2. The roof tiles shall be installed on solid sheathing which has been designed
as components and cladding in accordance with 1606.2.3.3.
3.An Underlayment shall be installed in accordance with 1509.7.
4. The tile shall be single lapped interlocking with a minimum head lap of not
less than 2 inches (51 mm).
5.The length of the tile shall be between 1.0 and 1.75 ft (305 and 533 mm).
6. The exposed width of the tile shall be between 0.67 and 1.25 ft (203 and 381
mm).
7. Maximum thickness of the tail of the roof tile shall not exceed 1.3 inches (33
mm).
$. Roof tiles using mortar set or adhesive set systems shall have at least 2/3
of the tile's area free of mortar or adhesive contact.
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TABLE 1606,3.3
LIFT COEFFICIENTS FOR RIGID ROOF TILE
Roofing Material CL
Concrete & clay tile 0.20
1606,4 IMPACTS FROM WIND BORNE DEBRIS
1606.4.1 Exterior glazed openings in buildings with a use factor of 1.15, when designed
in accordance with 1606.2 or classified as category II or III, when designed in accordance
with ASCE 7, shall comply with SBCCI SSTD 12-94 by either being designed for impact
resistance or being protected by impact protective systems.
'1606.4.2 Exterior glazed openings in buildings with a use factor less than 1.15 when
designed in accordance with 1606.2, or classified as category I or IV, when designed in
accordance with ASCE 7, shall comply with SBCCI SSTD 12-94 by either being designed
for impact resistance or being protected by impact protective systems.
Exceptions:
1. Group A buildings and parts thereof designed as open or partially
enclosed.
2. Group B buildings and parts thereof designed as open or partially
enclosed.
3. Group F buildings and parts thereof designed as open or partially
enclosed.
4.Group H1 and H2 buildings.
5. Group M buildings and parts thereof designed as open or partially
enclosed.
6. Non habitable spaces in group R1, R2, and R3 occupancies designed
as open or partially enclosed
7. Group S1 and S2 buildings and parts thereof designed as open or
partially enclosed.
8. All enclosed surfaces which are below the 100 year base flood
elevation and which are designed to break away.
'1606.4.3 Impact protection systems shall be designed and installed such that they do not
come in contact with the glazing under uniform, impact or cyclic pressure loading.
1606.5 Stability
Anchorage shall be provided to resist excess overturning, uplift and sliding forces. The
overturning moment due to wind load shall not exceed two-thirds of the dead load
stabilizing moment unless the building or structure is anchored so as to resist the excess
moment.
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CHAPTER 17
STRUCTURAL TESTS AND INSPECTIONS
1707 MATERIALS AND ASSEMBLY TESTS
1707.4 EXTERIOR WINDOW AND DOOR ASSEMBLIES
1707.4.'1 Glazed window assemblies and factory built impact protective assemblies shall
be labeled to indicate compliance with the SBCCI SSTD 12-94. Site built impact protective
devices shall be fabricated and installed in accordance with plans, samples of which have
been tested successfully to requirements of 1606 and the SBCCI SSTD 12-94.
CHAPTER 18
FOUNDATIONS AND RETAINING WALLS
1804 FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATIONS
1804.1.1 Foundations shall be built on undisturbed soil or properly compacted fill material.
Foundations shall be constructed of materials described in this chapter. All footings and
concrete pads shall be formed full depth.
Exception: Where conditions allow, as authorized by the Building Official.
1804.1.9 The top elevation of the perimeter of a monolithic foundation at habitable areas,
shall be a minimum 4 inches (101.6 mm) above the finish grade.
Exception: When constructed in accordance with 1814.3.
1804.2 SOILS INVESTIGATION
1804.2.1 PLAIN CONCRETE, MASONRY, OR TIMBER FOOTINGS. Footings shall be
so designed that the allowable bearing capacity of the soil is not exceeded. If structural
concrete, masonry or timber footings are used, they shall rest on undisturbed or minimum
95% compacted soil of uniform density and thickness.
1804.2.2 QUESTIONABLE SOIL. Where the bearing capacity of the soil is not definitely
known or is in question, the building official may require tests or other adequate proof as
to the permissible safe bearing capacity at that particular location. Examination of subsoil
conditions shall be made in accordance with section 1804.2.7 at the expense of the owner.
1804.2.7 SOIL TESTS All soil tests as required in 1804.2.2 shall be made in accordance
with this section. Tests shall be certified by an engineer registered in the State of Florida.
1804.2.7.1 All test shall be substantiated by data which is in accordance with A.S.T.M. or
A.A.S.H.O. standards and so noted.
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1804.2.7.2 All soil tests shall contain the fOllowing minimum information:
Standard 15 ft penetration test to determine basic soil bearing capacity as
required in TABLE-1804.2.7.3 shall be done in accordance with
ASTM-D-1586 or ASTM-D-3441.
Soil profiles of the supplemental 10 ft augers as required in
TABLE-1804.2.7.3 MINIMUM FREQUENCY OF SOIL TESTS, in order to
verify uniformity of materials.
The minimum safe bearing value of the soil.
If deleterious material must ( muck, silt, trash, etc.) be removed, the report
shall contain detailed specifications for removal, disposal, classification of
new fill material, test control for backfilling and any other special
requirements as may be necessary.
If piling is recommended, it shall be so stated along with the appropriate
piling specifications.
Should additional fill be required within the boundary of the structure,
specifications shall include the proper clearing, grubbing, placement and
compaction of new fill.
1804.2.7.3 FREQUENCY OF TESTS -The frequency of tests shall be in accordance with
TABLE-1804.2.7.3 MINIMUM FREQUENCY OF SOIL TESTS.
(Underlining deleted for clarity)
TABLE - 1804.2.7.3
MINIMUM FREQUENCY OF SOIL TEST
Residential isolated 3 1
Residential up to 5 adjacent 4 I every 3rd
Residential over 5 adjacent 2 I every 4th
All others
CHAPTER 19
CONCRETE
1905 CONCRETE QUALITY
1905,6 EVALUATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF CONCRETE
1905.6.1 FREQUENCY OF TESTING.
1905.6.1.1 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 50 cu yd (38.3m^3) of
concrete nor less than once for each 5,000 sq ft (465 m^2) of surface area for slabs or
walls.
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1907 FORM WORK, EMBEDDED PIPES, AND CONSTRUCTION JOINTS
1907.3 CONDUITS AND PIPES EMBEDDED IN CONCRETE
1907.3.5 Except when plans for conduits and pipes are approved by the engineer, conduits
and pipes embedded within or passing through a slab, wall or beamshall satisfy the
following:
They shall not be larger in outside dimension than one-third the overall
thickness of slab, wall, or beam in which they are located.
They shall not be spaced closer than three diameters or widths on center.
They shall not impair significantly the strength of the construction.
CHAPTER 20 - LIGHT METAL ALLOYS
2003 STRUCTURAL ALUMINUM
2003.1 GENERAL The quality, design, fabrication and erection of aluminum used
structurally in buildings or structures shall conform to good engineering practice, the
provisions of this chapter and other applicable requirements of this code.
2003.1.1 PERMITS. A permit shall be obtained for all aluminum structures and buildings.
Plans and specifications necessary to determine the location, methods of attachment,
materials, power meter location and electrical feed drop shall be submitted with the permit
application. A separate permit shall not be required for screen walls in 1 story buildings
of new construction if completely detailed on the permitted plans. All plans and
specifications shall be prepared and signed and sealed by a Florida Registered Engineer.
2003.2 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 structural
design shall be in accordance with Chapter 16 of the Standard Building Code, as
amended.
2003.3. All design will be subject to the following special provisions:
1. Sheet metal screws may be used only for connections of secondary
members. All primary members will be connected with bolts, pop rivets or
other positive connectors.
2. Sheet metal screws may be utilized only in shear. Any connectors in tension
shall be bolted or secured with positive connectors.
3. All connector devices shall be rated by load testing by an approved testing
laboratory or as listed in the manufacturers certified published data.
4. Prefabricated wall and roof panels shall comply with all the provisions of
Chapter 17 of this code.
5. All solid roof systems shall be designed for a minimum 20 psf live load.
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All buildings and structures shall be designed to resist uplift. In the case of
placement on existing slabs and foundations, sufficient information shall be
provided by the design engineer to verify the ability of the slab or foundation
to resist uplift loads.
Cables are not permissible as required structural supports.
Connections to existing walls and/or roofing systems shall be supported by
sufficient information for each case to verify the ability of the existing building
or structure to support the additional load. A minimum 2 inches nominal
wood fascia or sub-fascia properly anchored to the supporting structure shall
be required to support an aluminum building or structure when connecting
to a wood roof system.
All exterior screen walls shall be set back a minimum of 2 inches from the
edge of the support slab.
Foundations shall be designed in accordance with Chapter 18 of the
Standard Building Code, as amended.
CHAPTER 21
MASONRY
2111 MASONRY CONSTRUCTION
211'1.6 WATER STOP - Where exterior hollow masonry units bear on a concrete surface,
all/2 inches recess or other effective water stop, as approved by the Building Official, shall
be provided to prevent water intrusion.
CHAPTER 23
WOOD
2304 PROTECTION AGAINST DECAY AND TERMITES
2304.1 PROTECTION
2304.1.4 - All wood coming in contact with any concrete or masonry whether exterior or
interior, shall be approved naturally durable or pressure treated wood.
2304.1.5 Termite treatment of soil for slabs of structures on grade is required prior to
placing concrete.
2304.2 WOOD IN GROUND CONTACT OR EXPOSED TO THE WEATHER
2304.2.5 Clearance between wood siding and earth on the exterior of a building shall be
not less than 6 inches (152 mm) . All siding shall be installed in accordance with the
man ufacturers specifications.
2304.4 SLABS
2304.4.1 Sleepers, sills and sole plates on a concrete or masonry slab shall be approved
naturally durable or pressure treated wood.
2304.$ WALLS
2304.5.2 Wood furring strips or other wood framing members attached directly to masonry
or concrete walls shall be approved naturally durable or pressure treated wood.
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2306 FASTENINGS
TABLE 2306.1
Fastening Schedule
Plywood and Particle board Wall Sheathing
%" or less 6d Common 6" o.c. edges and
12" o.c. intermediate
19/32" or greater 8d Common 6" o.c. edges and
12" o.c. intermediate
5/16" - %" 16 ga galvanized wire staples, 3/8" min. crown. Length of 1" plus plywood
or particle board thickness 4" o.c. edges and
8" o.c. intermediate
19/32" - 3/4" 16 ga galvanized wire staples, 3/8" min. crown, Length of 1" plus plywood
or particle board thickness 2" o.c. edges and
5" o.c. intermediate
%" fiberboard sheathing 1%" galvanized roofing nail 6 d common wall
3" o.c. at edges
6" at other bearings
Roof Wood Structural Panel
Mean Roof Height < 25'
19/32" or greater 8d Common
Mean Roof Height > 25' <_ 35'
19/32" or greater 8d Common
8d Ring-Shank
Zone 1 & 2
6" o.c. edges and
6" o.c. intermediate
Zone 3
4" o.c. edges and
6" o.c. intermediate
Zone 1 & 2
6" o.c. edges and
6" o.c. intermediate
Zone 3
4" o.c. edges and
6" o.c. intermediate
Mean Roof Height < 25'
19/32" - 3/4" 16ga galvanized wire staples 3/8" minimum crown. Length of 1", plus panel
thickness. Zone 1, 2 & 3
2" o.c. edges and
5" o.c. intermediate
Mean Roof Height > 25 <_ 35'
16ga galvanized wire staples
thickness.
(Remainder of table unchanged)
3/8" minimum crown. Length of 1", plus panel
Zone 1 & 2
2" o.c. edges and
5" o.c. intermediate
Zone 3
Not permitted
7. See Figure 2306.1 For Fastening Zones
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Figure 2306.,1~ iFastening Zones
_L" 1~'1
I
I
I
I 0 ,-
5' (Including 1' overhang)
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TABLE 2307.6B
ALLOWABLE SPANS AND LOADS FOR WOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL
SHEATHING AND SINGLE FLOOR GRADES CONTINUOUS OVER TWO OR MORE
SPANS WITH LONG DIMENSION PERPENDICULAR TO SUPPORTS~'6
40/20
48/24
54/32
60~48
19/32, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8
32/32, 3/4, 7/8
7/8, 1
7/8, 1, 1-1/8
40
48
54
60
32
36
4O
48
4O
45
45
45
3O
35
35
35
2O
24
32
48
1i6o.c.
20o.c.
24o.c.
32o.c.
48o.c.
19!32, 5/8
19/32, 5/8, 3/4
23/32, 3/4
7/8, 1
1'3/32, 1-1/8
24
32
48
48
6O
24
32
36
4O
48
50
4O
35
5O
5O
40
3O
25
4O
4O
16s
20 4,5
24
32
48
in = 25.4 mm '
1 Psf = 47.8803 Pa
NOtes:
1. The allowable loads were determined using a dead load of 10 psf. If the
dead load exceeds 10 psf then the live load shall be reduced accordingly.
2. Tongue-and-groove edges, panel edge clips (one midway between each
support, except two equally spaced between supports 48 inches on center),
lumber blocking, or other. Only lumber blocking shall satisfy blocked
diaphragm requirements.
3. NOt Used.
4. Maximum framing space shall be 24 inches on center for floors where 1-1/2
inches of cellular or lightweight concrete is applied over the panels.
5. Maximum frame spacing shall be 24 inches on center where 3/4-inch wood
strip flooring is installed at right angles to joist.
6. Shall apply only to panels 24 inches or wider.
7. In no case shall any roof sheathing be less than 32/16 - 19/32 inches
plywood.
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2309 ROOF AND CEILING FRAMING
2309.3 ROOF SHEATHING
TABLE 2309.3A
ALLOWABLE LOAD (PSF) FOR WOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL ROOF SHEATHING
OVER TWO OR MORE SPANS AND
LONG DIMENSION PARALLEL TO SUPPORTS
(Wood Structural Panels are 5-ply, 5-layer unless otherwise noted) ~
Structural I 19/32, 5/8 40/20 24 70 80
Sheathing 23/32, 3/4 48~24 24 90 100
Sheathing
19/32 40/20 24 402 502
5/8 32/16, 40/20 24 452 552
23/32, 3/4 40/20, 48/24 24 602 652
1 inch = 25.4mm
1 psf = 4.882 kg/m^2.
Notes:
1. Uniform load deflection limitations: 1/180th of span under live load plus dead
load, 1/240th live load only. Edges shall be blocked with lumber or other
approved type of edge supports.
2. For composite and 4-ply plywood panels, load shall be reduced by 15 psf.
3. In no case shall any roof sheathing be less than 32/16 - 19/32 inches
plywood.
CHAPTER 24 - GLASS AND GLAZING
2405 IMPACT, WIND, AND OTHER LOADS
2405.3 WIND, SNOW, AND DEAD LOADS
2405.3.3 Impacts from windborne debris. Exterior glazed openings shall be designed for
impacts from windborne debris in accordance with 1606.1 and 1606.4.
2405.3.4 When approved, alternate means for selecting glass shall be permitted in place
of TABLE 2405.4A and 2405.4B and Figure 2405.4.
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CHAPTER 35
REFERENCE STANDARDS
3502 REFERENCED STANDARDS
STANDARD DESIGNATION
SECTION
SBCCI Standard for windborne debris impact tests, SSTD 12-94
1707.4.2.
1606.4.1, 1606.4.2,
ASTM D 1970 Self-Adhering Polymer Bituminous Sheet
1509..4.2
ASTM D 3462 - Physical Specifications for Asphalt Shingles Made from Glass & Surfaced
with Mineral Granules 1509.3
ASTM D 3018 - Standard Specification for Class A Asphalt Shingles Surfaced With Mineral
Granules 1509.3
ASTM D 3161 - Standard Test Method for Wind-Resistance of Asphalt Shingles, with a
wind velocity of 110 mph (49.17 m/s) 1509.3
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EXHIBIT "C"
AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1996 EDITION
ARTICLE 90 - INTRODUCTION
90-10 - INCORPORATION OF STANDARD
The Boynton Beach Administrative Code is adopted in Exhibit "A" and is incorporated as if herein to
provide for the administrative aspects of the National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition.
CHAPTER 1. General
ARTICLE 100 - DEFINITIONS
Scope. This article contains only those definitions essential to the proper application of this Code. It is
not intended to include commonly defined general terms or commonly defined technical terms from
related codes and standards. In general, only those terms used in two or more articles are defined in
Article 100. Other definitions are included in the article in which they are used but may be referenced in
Article 100.
Part A of this article contains definitions intended to apply wherever the terms are used throughout this
Code. Part B contains definitions applicable only to the parts of articles specifically covering
installations and equipment operating at over 600 volts, nominal. All the defmitions as listed in the
latest edition of the Standard Building Code shall be a part of this Code.
A. General
And/Or: in a choice of two code provisions, signifies that use of both provisions will satisfy the code
requirement and use of either provision is acceptable also.
CHAPTER 2. WIRING DESIGN AND PROTECTION
ARTICLE 210 - BRANCH CIRCUITS
A. General Provisions
210-1 Scope. The provisions of this article apply to branch circuits supplying lighting or appliance
loads or combinations of both. Where motors or motor-operated appliances are connected to any branch
circuit that also supplies lighting or other appliance loads, the provision of both this article and article
430 shall apply. Article 430 applies where a branch circuit supplies motor loads only. Branch circuits
shall be plainly marked at the overcurrent protective device so that they can be quickly and positively
identified.
Exception: Branch circuits for electrolytic ceils as covered in Section 668-3(c). Exceptions No.
1 and 4.
Section 210-8. Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel.
(a) Dwelling Units. All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in the locations
specified below shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel. (1) Bathrooms
(2) Garages and ground-level portions of unfinished accessory buildings used for storage or
work area.
Exception No. 1: Receptacles that are not readily accessible.
Exception No. 2: A single receptacle or a duplex receptacle for appliances located within
dedicated space for each appliance that in normal use is not easily moved from one place to another,
and that is cord-and-plug connected in accordance with Section 400-7(a)(6), (a)(7), or (a)(8).
Receptacles installed under exceptions to Section 210-8(a)(2) shall not be considered as meeting the
requirements of Section 210-52(g). (3) Outdoors.
Exception: Receptacles that are not readily accessible and are supplied from a dedicated branch
circuit for electric snow-melting or deicing equipment as covered in Article 426 shall be permitted to be
installed without ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel.
(4) Crawl spaces. Where the crawl space is at or below grade level.
(5) Unfinished basements. For purposes of this section, unfinished basements are defmed as
portions or areas of the basement not intended as habitable rooms and limited to storage areas, work
areas, and the like.
Exception No. 1: Receptacles that are not readily accessible.
Exception No. 2: A single receptacle or duplex receptacle for two appliances located within
dedicated space for each appliance that in normal use is not easily moved from one place to another,
and that is cord-and-plug connected in accordance with Section 400-7(a)(6), (a)(7), or (a)(8).
Receptacles installed under exceptions to 210-8(a)(5) shall not be considered as meeting the
requirements of Section 210-52(g).
(6) Kitchens. Where the receptacles are installed to serve the counter top surfaces.
(7) All sinks. Where the receptacles are installed to serve the counter top surfaces and are
located within 6 ft. (1.83 m) of the outside edge of all sinks.
(b) Other than Dwelling Units. All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in
the locations specified below shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protections for personnel.
(1) Bathrooms.
(2) Rooftops.
(3) Outdoors.
(4) All sinks. Where the receptacles are installed to serve the counter top surfaces and are
located within 6 ft. (1.83 m) of the outside edge of all sinks.
Exception to (3) and (4) above: A single receptacle or duplex receptacle for two appliances
located within dedicated space for each appliance that in normal use is not easily moved from one place
ro another, and that is cord-and-plug connected in accordance with Section 400-7(a)(6), (a)(7), or
(a)(8). [BCAB 96-16]
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B. Branch, CircUit Ratings
210-26. Appliance Brace Circuits Dwelling Unit(s). The following appliances shall be installed on a
separate branch circuit: (1) air conditioners, (2) refrigerators, (3) dishwashers, (4) garbage disposals,
(5) microwave ovens, and (6) any appliance rated at or above 1/4 horsepower or 750 watts.[BCAB 96-21]
C. Required Outlets
210-50. General.
(d) Spacing. Any building to be used for other than office occupancies, warehouses used for
storage only or dwelling units, shall have receptacles installed each twenty (20) feet of unencumbered
wall space. All receptacles shall be installed at accessible locations and this accessibility shall be
maintained regardless of wall fixtures or other modifications. Office occupancies shall have receptacles
installed each twelve (12) feet of unencumbered wall space. Receptacles are not required in warehouses
used for storage only.
210-52. Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets.
(b) Small Appliances.
(!) In the kitchen, pantry, breakfast room, dining room, or similar area of a dwelling unit,
the two or more 20-ampere small appliance branch circuits required by Section 220-4(b) shall serve all
receptacle outlets covered by Sections 210-52(a) and (c),
Exception No. 1: In addition to the required receptacles specified by Section 210-52, switched
receptacles supplied from a general-purpose branch circuit as defined in Section 210-70(a), Exception
No. 1 shall be permitted.
Exception No. 2: The receptacle outlet for refrigeration equipment shall be supplied from an
individual branch circuit rated 15 amperes or greater. [BCAB 96-2]
210-63. Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment Outlet. A 125-volt, single-phase,
15- or 20-ampere-rated receptacle outlet shall be installed at an accessible location for the servicing of
heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment on rooftops and in attics and crawl spaces. The
receptacle shall be located on the same level and within 25 feet (7.62 m) of the heating, air-conditioning,
and refrigeration equipment. The receptacle outlet shall not be connected to the load side of the
equipment disconnection means.
(FPN) See Section 210-8 for ground-fault circuit-interrupter requirements. [BCAB 96-3]
ARTICLE 215 - FEEDERS
215-8.
Identification of Feeder Conductors. Feeder conductors in NEW BUILDINGS shall be identified by
color or tagging or by other effective methods at each point a connection is made if the neutral conductor
is also present.
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Exception: The existing system of coding may bemaintained in new buildings or additions to
existing buildings at industrial and commercial installations.
(a)
120/240 volt, single phase, three wire system.
Phase "A" - Black
Phase "B" - Red
Neutral - White
(b)
208Y/120 volt, three phase, four wire system.
Phase "A" - Black
Phase "B" - Red
Phase "C" - Blue
Neutral - White
(c)
480Y/277 volt, three phase, four wire system.
Phase "A" - Brown
Phase "B" - Purple
Phase "C" - Yellow
Neutral - Gray
(d)
240 delta/120 volt, three phase, four wire system (open delta).
Phase "A" - Black
Phase "B" - Orange (higher voltage to ground or high leg).
Phase "C" - Red
Neutral - White
Note: A cabinet or enclosure shall be identified by the words "OPEN DELTA" where
internal Phase "B" and neutral conductors are connected.
215-20. Feeder Conductors. All feeder conductors to panelboards shall be installed in an approved
raceway. In addition all feeder conductors to panelboards with extra circuit spaces in one and two
family dwelling shall include a grounded (neutral) conductor and shall be sized not less than the
equipment grounding conductor specified in section 250-95. [BCAB 96-6 & 96-28]
ARTICLE 220 - BRANCH-CIRCUIT,
FEEDER AND SERVICE CALCULATIONS
A. General
220-4 (e) General Lighting Outlets - Dwelling Unit. In dwelling units, a 15 ampere circuit may have
ten (10) general lighting outlets and a 20 ampere circuit may have twelve (12) general lighting outlets.
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ARTICLE 230 - SERVICES
B. Overhead Service-Drop Conductors
230-28 Service Mast as Supports.
When a service mast is used for the support of service-drop conductors, it shall be of adequate strength
or be supported by braces or guys to withstand safely the strain imposed by the service drop. Where
raceway-type service masts are used, raceway shall be rigid metal conduit or intermediate metal conduit,
minimum 2", and all raceway fittings shall be identified for use with service masts. Only power service-
drop conductors shall be permitted to be attached to a service mast. [BCAB 96-2O]
D. Service - Entrance Conductors
230-43. Wiring Methods for 600 Volts, Nominal or Less.
Service-entrance conductors shall be installed in accordance with the applicable requirements of this
Code covering the type of wiring method used and limited to the following methods: (1) rigid metal
conduit; (2) intermediate metal conduit; (3) electrical metallic tubing; (4) wireways; (5) busways;
(6) auxiliary gutters; (7) rigid nonmetallic conduit; (8) cablebus; (9) mineral-insulated, metal-
sheathed cable.
Approved cable tray systems shall be permitted to support cables approved for use as service-entrance
conductors. [BCAB 96-8]
F. Service Equipment - Disconnecting Means
230-70. General.
(a) Location. The service disconnecting means shall be installed at a readily accessible location either
outside of a building or structure, or inside nearest the point of entrance of the service conductors. If
more than eight (8) feet, per set of service entrance conductors are located inside of the building as
determined by Section 230-6, a disconnect with overcurrent protection must be installed at the location
the conductors enter the building. Service disconnecting means shall not be installed in bathrooms.
[BCAB 96-9]
ARTICLE 250 - GROUNDING
J. Grounding Conductors
250-91. Material. The material for grounding for conductors shall be as specified in (a), (b), and (c)
below.
(a) Grounding Electrode Conductor. The grounding electrode conductor shall be of copper.
The material selected shall be resistant to any corrosive condition existing at the installation or shall be
suitably protected against corrosion. The conductor shall be solid or stranded, insulated, covered, or
bare and shall be installed in one continuous length without a splice or joint.
Exception No. 1: Splices in busways shall be permitted.
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Exception No. 2: Where a service consists of more than a single enclosure as permitted in
Section 230-40, Exception No. 2, it shall be permissible to connect taps to the grounding electrode
conductor. Each such tap conductor shall extend to the inside of each such enclosure. The grounding
electrode conductor shall be sized in accordance with Section 250-94, but the tap conductors shall be
permitted to be sized in accordance with the grounding electrode conductors specified in Section 250-94
for the largest conductor serving the respective enclosures. The tap conductors shall be connected to
the grounding electrode conductor in such a manner that the grounding electrode conductor remains
without a splice or joint.
Exception No. 3: It shall be permitted to splice the grounding electrode conductor by means of
irreversible compression-type connectors listed for the purpose or the exothermic welding process,
(b) Types of Equipment Grounding Conductors.
Exception No. 3: When using electrical metallic tubing in an exterior use, for feeders or branch
circuits, an insulated equipment grounding conductor to carry the continuous bond shall be required.
Chapter 3. Wiring Methods and Materials
ARTICLE 300 - WIRING METHODS
A. General Requirements
300-2. Limitations.
(c) Permitted Wiring Methods. Only those wiring systems listed in Table 300-2 (c) are
permitted for use, except as provided by Section 90-2(c).
TABLE 300-2(C)
PERMITTED WIRING SYSTEMS~
ARTICLE 1 & 2 FAMILY MULTI-FAMILY COMMERCIAL & NON-
DWELLING DWELLING OCCUPANCIES
318 Cable Trays ~/ ~/
321 Mess~ger SuppoSed Wing ~ ~
325 hte~ated ~s Spacer Cable, Type IGS
328 ~at conductor Cable, T~e FCC ~ ~
331 Elec~c~ Nome~lic Tubing ~ ~
334 M~-Clad Cable, Type MC ~ g
338 Ser~ce - En~ce C~le T~es SE ~d USE ~
(For Brach Circ~t W~hg 'Only)
340 Pow~ ~d Con~ol Tray Cable, T~e TC
343 Nonmet~ie Under~ound Conduit wi~ Conducto~ ~ 4
346 ~d M~ Conduit 4 4
348 El~ffic~ Me~lic Tub~g 4 4
350 :Flexible Met~ Cond~t ~ ~
352 Surface ~et~ ~se~y md d 4
S~ace mome~tic ~ceways
354 Undeffioor ~cemys 4 g
358 : Cetl~ con~ete Floor Raceways ~ ~
363 '
Flat Cable ~semblies, Type FC ~ ~
365 Cablebus ~ ~
~ Peri,ed
Uses ~ 50 Volts ~o~hted
1 See Speeffic ~iele for use l~i~fions
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300-5. Underground Installations.
Table 300-5 Minimum Cover Requirements, 0 to 600 Volts, Nominal, Burial in Inches
UNCHANGED
Note 6. All service lateral conductors shall be installed in an approved raceway and shall have
24 inch minimum cover. [BCAB 96-11]
310-2. Conductors.
prohibited.
(c) Restrictions.
ARTICLE 310 - CONDUCTORS FOR GENERAL WIRING
(1) Aluminum and copper clad aluminum conductors smaller than No. 2 A.W.G. are
(2) All aluminum and copper clad aluminum conductors shall terminate in approved
hypress lugs and/or connectors conforming to the manufacturers specifications and/or the Aluminum
Association's installation manual and design guide.
bonding.
(3) Aluminum and copper clad aluminum conductors shall not be used for grounding or
ARTICLE 333 - ARMORED CABLE
Type AC
C. Construction Specifications
333-21. Grounding. Type AC cable shall include a separate copper grounding conductor and shall
provide an adequate path for equipment grounding as required by Section 250-51.
Type AC cable with a full size ground conductor, sized by 250-95, and an outer metal armor or
sheath that is identified as an acceptable ground remm path may be used as provided in Article
517-13.
Type AC cable may be terminated with listed connectors.
ARTICLE 334 - METAL-CLAD CABLE
Type MC
A. General
334-3. Uses Permitted. Except where otherwise specified in this Code and where not subject to
physical damage, Type MC cables shall be permitted as follows: (1) for branch circuits; (2) for
power, lighting, control and signal circuits; (3) indoors (4) where exposed or concealed; (5) in cable
tray; (6) in any raceway; (7) as aerial cable on a messenger; (8) in dry locations and embedded in
plaster finish on brick or other masonry except in damp or wet locations; and (9) in wet locations where
any of the following conditions are met:
(1) The metallic covering is impervious to moisture.
(2) A lead sheath or moisture-impervious jacket is provided under the metal covering.
(3) The insulated conductors under the metallic covering are approved for use in wet locations.
Exception: See Section 501-4(3), Exception.
(FPN): See Section 300-6 for protection against corrosion. [BCAB 96-12 & 96-30]
ARTICLE 336 - NONMETALLIC SHEATHED CABLE
Types NM, NMC and NMS
A. General
336-4. Uses Permitted. Type NM, Type NMC, and Type NMS cables shall be permitted to be used in
one and two family dwellings except as prohibited in Section 336-5. Where installed in cable trays,
cables shall be identified for this use. Type NM and NMC cable shall comply with this article and also
with the applicable provisions of other articles in this Code, particularly Article 300 and 300-4(d).
(FPN): See Section 310-10 for temperature limitation of conductors. [BCAB 96-13]
ARTICLE 339 - UNDERGROUND FEEDER
AND BRANCH CIRCUIT CABLE
Type UF
339-3. Use.
(b) Uses Not Permitted. Type UF cable shall not be used (1) as service-entrance cables;
(2) in commercial garages; (3) in theaters; (4) in motion picture studios; (5) in storage battery
rooms; (6) in hoistways; (7) in any hazardous (classified) locations; (8) embedded in poured cement,
concrete, or aggregate, except where embedded in plaster as non-heating leads as provided in Article
424; (9) where exposed to direct rays of the sun, unless identified as sunlight-resistant; (10) in systems
over 50 volts in other than one and two family dwellings.
Exception: See Section 501-4(b), Exception.
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ARTICLE 348 - ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING
348-1. Use. The use of listed electrical metallic tubing shall be permitted for both exposed and
concealed work. Electrical metallic tubing shall not be used. (1) where, during installation or
afterward, it will be subject to severe physical damage; (2) where protected from corrosion solely by
enamel; (3) in cinder concrete or cinder fill where subject to permanent moisture unless protected on all
sides by a layer o£non-cinder concrete at least 2 inches (50.8 mm) thick or unless the tubing is at least
18 inches (457 mm) under the fill; (4) in any hazardous (classified) location except as permitted by
Section 502-4, 503-3 and 504-20; or (5) for the support of fixtures or other equipment except conduit
bodies no larger than the largest trade size of the tubing. Where practicable, dissimilar metals in contact
anywhere in the system shall be avoided to eliminate the possibility of galvanic action.
Exception: Aluminum fittings and enclosures shall be permitted to be used with steel electrical
metallic tubing.
Ferrous or nonferrous electrical metallic tubing, elbows, couplings, and fittings shall be
permitted to be installed in concrete, except for slab on grade in direct contact with the earth, or in areas
subject to severe corrosive influences where protected by corrosion protection and judged suitable for
the condition.
(FPN): See Section 300-6 for protection against corrosion.
(FPN): See Section 250-91 (b) Exception Number 3 for grounding requirements for exterior use.
[BCAB 96-15]
ARTICLE 370 - OUTLET, DEVICE, PULL AND JUNCTION BOXES,
CONDUIT BODIES AND FITTINGS
B. Installation
370-29. Conduit Bodies, Junction, Pull and Outlet Boxes to be Accessible. Conduit bodies,
junction, pull and outlet boxes shall be so installed that the wiring contained in them can be rendered
accessible without removing any part of the building or in underground circuits without excavating
sidewalks, paving, earth, or other substance that is to be used to establish the finish grade.
(a) Suspended Ceiling. Junction, pull and outlet boxes shall be installed not more than four (4)
feet above a suspended ceiling.
Exception: Listed boxes shall be permitted where covered by gravel, light aggregate, or
noncohesive granulated soil if their location is effectively identified and accessible for excavation.
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ARTICLE 380 - SWITCHES
A. Installation
-- 380-8 Accessibility and Grouping
(c) HVAC, Refrigeration and Heating Disconnect. A disconnecting means shall be installed
within six (6) feet from the service side of the HVAC, refrigeration and heating equipment.
ARTICLE 384 - SWITCHBOARDS AND PANELBOARDS
B. Panelboards
384-15. Number of Overcurrent Devices on One Panelboard. Not more than forty-two overcurrent
devices (other than those provided for in the mains) of a lighting and appliance branch-circuit
panelboard shall be installed in any one cabinet or cutout box.
A lighting and appliance branch-circuit panelboard shall be provided in physical means to
prevent the installation of more overcurrent devices than that number for which the panelboard was
designed, rated, and approve.
For the purposes of this article, a 2-pole circuit breaker shall be considered two overcurrent
devices; a 3-pole circuit breaker shall be considered three overcurrent devices.
PART 2r AMENDMENTS TO THE STANDARD GAS CODE, 1994 EDITION
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 1 IS DELETED IN IT ENTIRETY, TEXT IS NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY
100 INCORPORATION OF STANDARD. The Boynton Beach Administrative Code is adopted
in Exhibit "A" and is incorporated as if herein to provide for the administrative aspects of the
Standard Gas Code, 1994 Edition.
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PART 3 - AMENDMENTS TO THE STANDARD PLUMBING CODE, 1994 EDITION
CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
100 - INCORPORATION OF STANDARD - The Boynton Beach Administrative Code is
adopted in Exhibit "A" and is incorporated as if herein to provide for the administrative aspects
o£the Standard Plumbing Code.
CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
202 - DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
BUILDING DRAIN - that part of the lowest piping of a drainage system which receives the
discharge from soil, waste and other drainage pipes inside the walls of the building and conveys
it to the building sewer 5 ft (1524 mm) outside the building wall.
CONTINUOUS WASTE - a drain from two or three compartments of a single fixture connected
to a single trap.
SANITARY SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM - a sanitary sewer collection system receives
the discharge from building sewers and may be public or private, and may be located on public
or private property.
CHAPTER 3
GENERAL REGULATIONS
301 GENERAL
301.12 SERVICE ACCESSIBILITY - All appliances and equipment shall be accessible for
service and removal. Appliances and equipment installed in attics shall have a 24 inch rtmway
from the attic access to the service area. All electrically operated plumbing appliances installed
in attics, in a furred space or on a roof shall have an accessible disconnect switch and a 110/220
volt A/C grounding type convenience outlet convenient to the equipment. In the attic, a light,
located at the service side of the equipment, controlled by a switch located at the required
passageway opening shall be provided.
301.13 MEDICAL GAS AND VACUUM SYSTEMS Where medical gas and vacuum systems
are installed, the piping, outlets, manifold rooms and storage rooms shall be installed in
accordance with the requirements of NFPA 99C, 1993.
304 PROTECTION OF PIPES
SPECIAL MATERIALS
304.8 Cleanouts and valve boxes located in traffic areas shall be protected from the anticipated
traffic load.
310 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS
310.3 HORIZONTAL PIPING
310.3.2 CAST IRON SOIL PIPE Cast iron soil pipe shall be supported at not more than 5 fi
(1524 mm) intervals on 5 ft (1524 mm) lengths and 10 ft (3048 mm) intervals on 10 ft (3048
mm) lengths. Hangers shall be located as near hubs as possible. No-Hub pipe over 5 fi in length
shall have supports provided on both sides of all couplings.
310.3.8 IN GROUND All soil or waste piping installed under a specially designed slab or under
a building on piles required because of poor sub- soil conditions, shall be hung on the slab with a
minimum 1/4 inch steel rod or equivalent protected against corrosion. Spacing of hangers shall
be in accordance with 310.3.
311 TESTS
311.2 DRAINAGE AND VENT TESTS
311.2.1 A water test shall be applied to the drainage system either in its entirety or in sections. If
applied to the entire system, all openings in the piping shall be tightly closed, except the highest
opening, and the system shall be filled with water to point of overflow. If the system is tested in
sections, eaCh opening shall be tightly plugged except the highest openings of the section under
test, and each section shall be filled with water, but no sectiOn shall be tested with less than 5 ft
head of water (15 kPa), In testing successive sections at least the upper 5 fi (1524 mm) of the
next preceding sectiOn shall be tested, so that no joint or pipe in the building (except the upper-
most 5 ft (1524 mm) of the system) shall have been submitted to a test of less than a 5 ft head of
water (15 kPa). The water shall be kept in the system, or in the portion under test, for at least 15
minutes before inspectiOn starts; the system shall then be tight at all points.
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CHAPTER 4
GENERAL REGULATIONS
409.8 SHOWER COMPARTMENTS
409.8.2 CONSTRUCTION Floors under shower compartments shall be laid on a smooth and
structurally sound base and shall be lined and made watertight with sheet lead, copper or other
acceptable materials. Shower compartments located in basements, cellars, or in other rooms in
which the floor has been laid directly on the ground surface need not be lined.
Pan liners for built-in-place tubs shall also be made of lead, copper or other approved material
and shall extend to a point 2 inches above the tub overflow. All lead and copper pans where in
contact with masonry materials shall be protected against deterioration by completely coating
with an asphalt base material, type 30 felt paper or other approved material.
Under the following conditions, shower compartments and built-in- place tubs are not required to
have pans; on the first floor only where the floor construction consists of concrete, the pan may
be formed by recessing the shower floor at least 4 inches =k below the rough floor line in the case
of a shower enclosure; or by recessing the floor for a built-in-place tub so that the tub overflow is
2 inches below the rough floor line. For shower compartment not over 6 inches + deep, floor
recess shall be poured monolithically with the floor slab. The floor recess must be totally
contained within the concrete floor slab. Block walls are not allowed to be part of any floor
recess, less than a= 6 ", unless a pan liner is installed.
CHAPTER 5
WATER HEATERS
503 STANDARDS
503.4 WATER HEATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL SETTING - Water heater
temperature shall conform to State of Florida Model Energy Code, as amended.
507 SAFETY DEVICES
507.6 RELIEF OUTLET WASTE The outlet of a pressure, temperature, or other relief valve
shall not be directly connected to the drainage system. The pressure and temperature relief valve
drain lines shall not be connected into condensate waste lines from air conditioning equipment.
The drain piping from pressure, temperature or other relief valves may be discharged as follows:
Solar hot water storage tanks or solar collectors placed above the roof may
discharge upon the roof surface, as stated in 2 and 3.
In cases where a building covers an entire lot, or has a mechanical equipment
room, the discharge shall be to any suitable plumbing fixture (except a water
closet) or floor drain terminating above the floor level.
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611 WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE, TUBING AND FITTINGS
611.2 MATERIALS ABOVE GROUND
Materials for water distribution pipes and tubing shall be brass, copper water tube minimum type
M, stainless steel water tube minimum Grade H, cast iron pressure pipe, chlorinated polyvinyl
chloride (CPVC), polybutylene (PB) or cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic pipe or tubing,
all to be installed with approved fittings; except that changes in direction in copper tube
(ASTM B 88) may be made with bends having a radius of not less than four diameters of the
tube, providing that such bends are made by use of forming equipment which does not deform or
create a loss in cross-sectional area of the tube.
611.3 MATERIALS BELLOW GROUND
Inaccessible water distribution piping under slabs shall be copper water tube minimum type L,
brass, cast iron pressure pipe, chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC), polybutylene (PB) or
cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic pipe or tubing, all to be installed with approved fittings
or bends. Any material subject to corrosion shall be protected when used in corrosive soils.
616 SOLAR ENERGY UTILIZATION
Solar energy systems used for heating potable water or using an independent medium for heating
potable water shall comply with the applicable requirements of this code. The use of solar
energy shall not compromise the requirements for cross connection or protection of the potable
water supply system required by this code. Solar energy systems shall also meet the applicable
requirements of the Standard Building Code, Standard Gas Code, Standard Mechanical Code and
the locally adopted energy code.
A set of drawings shall be submitted with the plumbing permit application showing piping roof
penetrations and solar collector mounting details. T and P valves shall terminate onto the roof to
be observable. Solar collectors shall be certified by the Florida Solar Energy Center.
CHAPTER 7
SANITARY DRAINAGE
703 MATERIALS
703.6 ACID SOIL AND WASTE PIPING
Acid soil and waste piping for drainage systems shall be of a materials recommended by a design
professional and approved by the plumbing official. Fittings shall conform to the type of piping
used. Acid soil and waste piping Shall not be connected to the conventional plumbing system
unlesS an approved acid neutralizing deVice has been installed.
705 DRAINAGE PIPING INSTALLATION
705.3 LARGE PIPING
Horizontal building drains 3-inch diameter or larger shall be installed with a fall of not less than
1/8 inch per ft (10 mm per meter) or as specified in TABLE 714.1 Building Drains and Sewers.
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In all other instances except those described in I and 2, the discharge shall be to
an observable point outside a build'rog, the terminus of all drip pipes shall be
threadless, and shall be turned down within 6 inches of ground level.
507.6.1 Pressure and temperature relief valve discharge lines from more than 1 heater may be
connected together without increasing the size if B.T.U. input does not exceed the following:
½ inch drain up to 15,000 B.T.U.
3/4 inch drain up to 150,000 B.T.U.
1 inch drain up to 300,000 B.T.U.
507.8 SAFETY PANS AND RELIEF VALVE WASTE
507.8.1 When water heaters or hot water storage tanks are installed in remote locations such as
suspended ceiling spaces or in attics, the tank or heater shall rest in a galvanized steel or other
metal pan of equal corrosive resistance having a thickness at least equal to 0.0276-inch (0.7 mm)
galvanized sheet steel. All hot water heaters installed in attics or above the first floor ceiling of a
building, that may cause water damage, shall a have pan with a drain installed under the heater.
Exception: Electric water heaters may rest in a high impact plastic pan o£at least 1/16
inch (1.6 mm) thickness.
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507.8.3 The pan drain shall extend full-size and terminate over a suitably located indirect waste
receptor or floor drain or extend to the exterior of the building and terminate no less than 6
inches (152 mm) or more than 24 inches (610 mm) above grade. Where drains from more than 2
heater safe pans tie together in the vertical plane, the common drain shall be increased one pipe
size larger than the pan drain. Minimum size pan drain shall be 3/4 in.
507.8.4 The discharge from the relief valve shall be piped full-size separately to the outside of
the building or to an indirect waste receptor so that any discharge can cause no personal injury or
property damage and can be readily observed by the building occupants. In no case shall the
discharge from a relief valve be trapped against the valve.
508 Hot Water Vacuum Breaker. Vacuum breakers for hot water over 160 degrees shall be of
approved type, designed to operate at temperatures of 160 degrees or more without rendering any
portion of the device inoperative.
CHAPTER 6
WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
607 SIZING OF WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
607.7 VARIABLE STREET PRESSURES
When the street main has a wide fluctuation in pressure, the water distribution system shall be
designed for minimum pressure available. No more than 2 fixtures shall be supplied with a ½
inch cold water supply. No more than 4 fixtures shall be supplied with a ½ inch hot water
supply.
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708 CONNECTIONS BETWEEN DRAINAGE PIPING AND FIXTURES
708.1 Connections between drainage piping and floor outlet plumbing fixtures shall be made by
means of an approved flange which is attached to the drainage piping in accordance with the
provisions of this chapter. The 4 x 3 closet flange shall be attached to the outside diameter and
not to the inside diameter of the drainage piping. The floor flange shall be set on and securely
anchored to the building structure.
Exception: Closet flanges may be attached to the inside diameter when provided for by a model
code compliance report.
CHAPTER 8
INDIRECT AND SPECIAL WASTES
804 INDIRECT WASTE CONNECTIONS
804.3 WATER SUPPLY AND AIR CONDITIONING UNITS
Indirect waste connections shall be provided for drains, overflows, or relief vents from the water
supply system or air conditioning units. Also see Section 304, Standard Mechanical Code. Air
conditioning condensate drains may terminate in the following methods:
2.
3.
4.
To the atmosphere at grade.
Into drywells.
Connection at ground floor level of the storm drainage system.
Indirect waste over suitably vented and trapped fixtures only on approval of the
Building Official. See Section 713.3 for allowable extra flow.
Condensate drains shall vent to atmosphere, preferably at roof eve, on multiple
story buildings where 2 or more air handling units are connected to a common
condensate riser. Multiple air handling units in 1 equipment room need not be
vented. Condensate drain lines shall be insulated to prevent dripping where such
dripping could cause a hazard.
Any water from air conditioning systems of any building which would flow by
gravity over any public property or adjacent private property shall be carried by
means of conductors under the sidewalk and through the curb to the gutter.
Provided however, that if a storm sewer or catch basin is available, the Building
Official may require the air conditioning system waste water to be collected by
means of a conductor connected to the storm sewer or catch basin.
807.5 SWIMMING POOLS
Piping carrying waste water from swimming or wading pools, including pool drainage, backwash
from filters, water from scum gutter drains or floor drains which serve walks around pools, shall
be installed as an indirect waste utilizing a circulation pump, if necessary, when indirect waste
line is below the sewer grade. No pool waste water or drains on deck around pools shall
discharge into the sanitary sewage system.
Note: also see local SWIMMING POOL& SPA CODE, Land Development Regulation,
Chapter 25, for pool piping requirements.
CHAPTER 9
VENTS
903 MATERIALS
903.3 PIPING ABOVE GROUND
Vent piping shall be of cast iron,, lead, brass or copper pipe, copper tube of a weight not less
than that of copper drainage tube Type DWV, plastic piping, or borosilicate glass.
TABLE 908.1 DISTANCE OF FIXTURE TRAP FROM VENT!
SIZE OF FIXTURE DRAIN
DISTANCE OF TRAP TO VENT2
1 1/4 inch 5 feet
1 ½ inch 5 feet
2 inch 8 feet
3 inch 10 feet
4 inch 15 feet
A 4 inch trap may be placed 15 ft from a vented house or building drain without
re-venting.
The distance of a water closet trap from it's vent shall not exceed 5 ft.t~c~m: 74, 91]
TABLE 911.4
MAXIMUM LENGTH OF STACK~
DIAMETER OF STACK TOTAL FIXTURE UNITS MAXIMUM LENGTH
(inches) IN STACK (feet)
2 4 3O
3 24 50
4 50 100
5 75 200
6 100 300
1 in = 25.4 mm
1 ft = 0.3048 m
1. For drinking fountains, the fixture units may be increased 10 times and permitted length may
be increased 2 times as specified.
911 WET VENTING
911.1 SINGLE BATHROOM GROUPS
911.1.1 Horizontal wet vents shall not exceed 15 ft and shall receive discharge from fmture
drains only.
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911.1.2 Vertical wet vents connecting to a horizontal wet vent shall not exceed 6 ft.
911.1.3 Two water closets on a horizontal section may be vented by a vent stack taken off
between the 2 water closets, providing the vent intersection is within 5 fi horizontal developed
length from each water closet vertical outlet and all fixtures are on the same story level.
CHAPTER 11
STORM DRAINAGE
1102 DEFINITIONS
BUILDING STORM DRAIN - a building drain used for conveying rain water, surface water,
ground water, subsurface water, condensate, cooling water, or other similar discharge to a building
storm sewer or a combined building sewer, extending to a point not less than 5 ft (1524 mm) outside
the building wall.
1103 MATERIALS
1103.1 INSIDE CONDUCTORS INCLUDING ABOVE GROUND STORM DRAINS
Conductors placed within buildings or run in vent or pipe shafts shall be aluminum, cast iron,
galvanized steel, brass, lead, copper tubing of a weight not less than that of copper drainage tube
Type DWV, copper pipe, or Schedule 40 plastic pipe.
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CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
100 INCORPORATION OF STANDARD - The Boynton Beach Administrative Code is
adopted in Exhibit "A" and is incorporated as if here to provide for the administrative
aspects of the Standard Mechanical Code.
CHAPTER 3
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
301 GENERAL
301.1 SCOPE
301.1.1 HVAC equipment shall be installed in accordance with this code and the Florida
Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction, as currently adopted by the State of
Florida Department of Community Affairs.
304 INSTALLATION OF HVAC AND REFRIGERATION
EQUIPMENT
304.2 Accessibility For Service
304.2.4 Every appliance located on a roof of a building shall be installed on a
substantial level platform. Mechanical units for newly constructed buildings shall be'
mounted on pipe standards or curbs, beneath which roofing materials will extend, must
be mounted to a height sufficiently above the roof to allow room to install the roof
system and to make repairs beneath the unit, minimum 18 inches.
304.4 ATTIC INSTALLATION
304.4.2 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 type
convenience outlet, convenient to the general equipment area. In an attic, a light,
located on the service side of the equipment which is controlled by a switch located at
the required passageway opening, shall be provided.
304.4.3 Appliances installed in attic spaces shall be supported from the top chords of
trusses or roof framing as approved by the design engineer.
304.6.4 All roofing devices with moving parts or connected to devices with moving
parts shall be provided with vibration isolation.
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304.8.3 CONDENSATE DISPOSAL PLACE. Condensate from all cooling coils or
evaporators shall be piped from the drip pan outlet to a suitable disposal place where it
will not cause a nuisance as follows:
Units larger than 5 tons (10.6 kw) nominal capacity shall drain to a
sanitary sewer drain, storm sewer drain or an approved French drain.
Units 5 tons (10.6 kw) and smaller capacity may terminate in gutter or roof
drain or, on a concrete pad or ground level or other location subject to
approval of the mechanical official.
CHAPTER 6
DUCT SYSTEMS
610 FIRE PROTECTION OF DUCTS
610.1 FIRE DAMPERS
610.1.3 EXCEPTIONS. Fire dampers are not required under the following conditions:
In openings in floors of buildings which do not require protected floor
openings.
Where branch ducts connect to return risers in which the air is upward
and subducts at least 22 inches (559 mm) long are carried up inside the
riser at each inlet. Subducts must be a minimum of 26 ga. galvanized or
equivalent. Risers which are subject to moisture shall be lined with
suitable material to prevent deterioration of drywall enclosure.
In duct systems of any duct material or combinations thereof allowed by
Chapter 5 of this code penetrating 1 hour walls or partitions, where the
duct penetrating the rated wall or partition meets the following minimum
requirements:
The duct shall not exceed 100 so inches (0.0645 m^2),
The duct shall be of 0.0217 inch (0.55 mm) minimum steel,
The duct shall continue with no duct openings for not less than 5 ft
(1524 mm) from the rated wall, and
The duct shall be installed above a ceiling.
CHAPTER 12
HYDRONIC PIPING
1201 GENERAL
1201.3 WATER-COOLING TOWERS AND CONDENSERS
1201.3.3 All mechanical equipment, when installed at grade level, shall be properly
supported and anchored to a concrete base or equivalent but stable surface not less
than 3 inches above grade.
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CHAPTER 15
SOLAR SYSTEMS
1504 DESIGN CRITERIA
1504.1 GENERAL
The engineering design of passive and active solar systems shall be in accordance with
acceptable engineering practice, and standards as listed in the applicable codes and
standards adopted by the mechanical official. Where a primary fossil fuel or electric
energy system with total capacity to satisfy the energy required is provided, and
provisions are made for the protection of life, health and property, then no restrictions
shall be placed on the design or capacity of the solar system. Equipment shall be
installed in accordance with this code and the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for
Building Construction, as currently adopted by the State of Florida Department of
Corn munity Affairs.
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