O86-58AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5,
BUILDING CODE, SECTION 5-70 ADOPTION OF
THE STANDARD MECHANICAL CODE AND GAS
CODE BY ADOPTING THE STANDARD MECHANICAL
CODE AND GAS CODE, 1985 EDITION, TOGETHER
WITH UNIFORM MINIMUM PALM BEACH
COUNTYWIDE AMENDMENTS AS RECOMMENDED BY
T~E BUILDING CODE ADVISORY BOARD OF PALM
BEACH COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; REPEALING PROVISIONS; AUTHORITY
TO CODIFY; AND EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City of Boynton Beach is mandated by
Palm Beach CoUnty to adopt the same basic construction codes
as all municipalities in Palm Beach County.; and
WHEREAS, the Building Code Advisory Board of Palm
Beach County has recommended the adoption of the 1985 amend~
ments to standard codes with uniform minimum countywide
amendments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Chapter 5 of the Codified
Ordinances of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, Mechanical
Code and Gas Code is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 5-70 Mechanical Code and Gas Code Adopted
The Standard Mechanical Code and Gas Code,
1985 Edition, together with uniform minimum
Palm Beach countywide amendments thereto,
copies of which are now on file in the office
of the Building Official of the City, is hereby
adopted and established as the Uniform Standard
Mechanical Code and Gas Code of the City.
Section 2. That the amendments listed as Appendix A
is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances
in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 4. Should any section or provision of
this ordinance or any portion hereof be declared by a Court
of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall
not affect the remainder of this ordinance.
Section 5.
this Ordinance.
Section 6.
immediately upon its passage.
First reading this /~
1986.
of
Authority is hereby granted to codify
This Ordinance shall become effective
day of .~ ~ ~/~_~-
Second, final reading and passage, this ~ day
.~~ D~ ~/- , 1986.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
Vice Ma:~
Co~ Member
City Clerk
(Corporate Seal)
UNIFORM, MINIMUM COUNTYWIDE AMENDMENTS
TO THE
STANDARD MECHANICAL CODE~ 1985 EDITION
REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED BY THE
BUILDINS CODE ADVISORY BOARD OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY
AND
BUILDINS OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
The following chapteps of the Standapd Mechanical Code have been
amended :
CHAPTER I - ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 2 - DEFINITIONS
CHAPTER ~ - AIR-CONDITIONING~ HEATING AND VENTILATION EQUIPMENT
CHAPTER 4 - REFRIGERATION
CHAPTER 5 - DUCTS AND DUCT SYSTEMS
CHAPTER G - PIPING
CHAPTER 9 - REFERENCE STANDARDS
ATTACHMENT NUMBER 1
ATTACHMENT NUMBER 2
Veptical lines in the mapgin indicate the substantive change to
the 1985 edition of the Standapd Mechanical Code. The pemaindep
of the text is as it appeaps in the unamended vepsion and is
intended fop convenience,of usep only.
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CHAPTER I - ADMINISTRATION
DELETE AND SUBSTITUTE
101-TITLE AND SCOPE
IOI. I-TITLE
Provisions in the following chapters and sections shall
constitute and be known and may be cited as "The Standard
Mechanical Code", hereinafter referred to as "this Code".
IO1.2-CODE REMEDIAL
101.2.1 GENERAL This Code is hereby declared to be remedial,
and shall be construed to secure the beneficial interests and
purposes thereof - which are public safety, health, and general
welfare - by regulating the installation and maintenance of all
mechanical systems.
101.2.2 QUALITY CONTROL Quality control of materials and
workmanship is not within the purview of this Code except as
specifically set forth herein.
101.2.3 PERMITTIN8 AND INSPECTION The inspection or permitting
of any building or plan by any jurisdiction, under the
requirements of this Code shall not be construed in any court or
manner what so ever as a warranty of the physical condition of
such building or the adequacy of such plan. No jurisdiction nor
any employee thereof shall be liable in tort or otherwise for
damages for any defect or hazardous or illegal condition or
inadequacy in such building or plan, nor for any failure of any
component of such building, which may occur subsequent to such
inspection or permitting.
IOI.~-SCOPE
101.3.1 APPLICABILITY The provisions of this 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.
101.3.2 FEDERAL AND STATE AUTHORITY The provisions of this
Code shall not be held to deprive any Federal or state agency, or
any applicable governing body 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.~.~ APPENDICES The appendices included in this Code are
a Ot intended for enforcement unless specifically included in the
dopt lng ordinance.
101.3.4 MAINTENANCE Ail mechanical systems, both existing and
new, and ail parts thereof, shall be maintained in a safe arid
~anitary condition. All devices or safeguards which are required
by this Code in an installation when erected, altered, or
repaired, shall be ~aintained in good working order. The owner,
o~ his designated agent, shall be responsible for the maintenance
of the mechanical system(s).
101.4-MECHANICAL DIVISION
There is hereby established a division to be called
Mechanical Division, with in the Building Department, and
person in charge shall be known as the Building Official.
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101.4.1 INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS The Building Official, with
the approval of the applicable governing body, may appoint such
number of officers, inspectors, assistants and other employees as
shall be authorized from time to time. A person shall not be
appointed as inspector of mechanical who has not had at least 5
years experience as a mechanical inspector, engineer, architect,
or as a superintendent, foreman or competent mechanic in charge of
mechanical installation.
The inspector appointed shall be, within 12 months of
appointment, certified by either the Building Official's
Association of Florida, Southern Building Code Congress Int.,
Council of American Building Officials, Florida Board of Codes
and Standards or be an Inspector-Trainee who must be certified by
either of the above within 5 years.
Mechanical Inspector-Trainee is defined as a person working under
the direct supervision of the Building Official and whose duties
are as follows:
Maintains a variety of office files and records pertaining to the
Building and Zoning Division and general inspection services and
performs a variety of clerical services. Assists the general
public, architects, engineers, contractors, builders, etc., in
applying for permits and obtaining information relative to codes
and building and zoning procedures. Aids inspectors in checking
building plans and specifications; assists in the issuance of
permits. Performs minor field inspections under close
supervision and review by certified inspectors. Obtains
information from the tax assessor and other agency departments
regarding legal descriptions and ownership of properties.
Photographs properties, buildings, and other structures relative
to inspections, installation, and condemnation proceedings
additionally performs related work as required.
101.4.2 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, materials~ or
appliances for the construction, alteration, or maintenance of a
building system or in the making of plans or of specifications
thereof, unless he is the owner of such building. Such officer
or employee shall not engage in any ct-her work which is
inconsistent with his duties or conflicts with the interests of
the division.
101.4.3 RECORDS The Building Official shall keep, or cause to
be kept, a recor~ of the business of the division. The records
of the division shall be open to publ~ic inspection.
101.4.4.1 LIABILITY Any officer or employee, or member of the
Board of Adjustments and Appeals, charged with the enforcement of
this Code, acting for the applicable governing body in the
discharge of his duties, shall not thereby be held personally
liability, for any damage that may accrue to persons or property
as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of
his duties. Any suit brought against any officer or employee or
member because of such act'performed by him or the ommission of
same in the enforcement of any provision of this Code shall be
defended by the Department of Law until the final termination of
the proceedings.
101.4.4.2 Any suit brought against any former employee of an
agency for actions said employee may have taken in the lawful
discharge of his duties while employed by said agency will be
defended by the agency.
101.4.5 REPORTS
report covering
preceding year.
The Building Official shall annually sub, it a
the work of the mechanical division during the
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IO1.5-EXISTING BUILDING8
101.5.1 GENERAL Alterations, repairs or rehabilitation work
may be made to any existing mechanical system without requiring
the installation to comply with all the requirements of this Code
provided that the alteration, repair or rehabilitation work
conforms to the requirements of this Code for new construction.
The Building Official shall determine the extent to which the
existing mechanical system shall be made to conform to the
requirements of this Code for new construction.
101.5.2 CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY If the occupancy classification of
an existing building is changed, the mechanical system shall be
made to conform to the intent of this Code as required by the
Building Official.
101.6-SPECIAL HISTORIC BUILDINGS
The provisions of this Code relating to the installation,
alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration, relocation or
replacement of plumbing installations shall not be mandatory for
existing buildings or structures identified and classified by the
state or local jurisdiction as Historic Buildings when such
buildings or structures are judged by the Building Official to be
safe and in the public interest of health, safety and welfare
regarding any proposed installation, alteration, repair,
enlargement, restoration, relocation or replacement.
102-POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
102.1-RIGHT OF ENTRY
102.1.1 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 or premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the
Building Official may enter such building or premises at ail
reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty
imposed upon the Building Official by this Code, provided that if
such building or premises is occupied, he shall first present
proper credentials and request entry. If such building or
premises is unoccupied, he shall first make a reasonable effort
to locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of
the building or premises and request entry. Abandoned buildings
for which the owner or person having charge or control cannot be
located after reasonable effort may be entered without a warrant.
If such entry is refused, the Building Official shall have
recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry,
including but not limited to~ the remedy set forth in Florida
Statutes, Section 933.20.
102.1.2 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 or premises shall fail or
neglect, after proper request is made as herein provided, to
promptly permit entry therein by the Building Official for the
purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this Code.
102. 1.3 In requesting entry, or exercising a warrant, the
Building Official shall, prior to entry, knock and announce his
desire to inspect, and the reason therefor.
102.2-STOP WORK ORDERS
Upon notice from Building Officiai~ work on any system that is
being done contrary to the provisions of this Code or in a
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dangerous or unsafe manner, shall immediately cease. Such notice
shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the
property, or to his agent, or to the person doing the work, and
shall state the conditions under which work may be resumed.
Where an emergency exists involving an imminent threat to human
life or health, or property of others, the Building Official
shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping
the work.
102.3-REVOCATION OF PERMITS
102.3.1 MISREPRESENTATION OF APPLICATION The Building Official
may revoke a permit or approval, issued under the provisions of
this Code, in ca~e 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.
102.3.2 VIOLATION OF CODE PROVISIONS The Building Official may
revoke a permit upon determination by the Building Official that
the installation, erection, alteration~ repair or replacement of
the mechanical system for which the permit was issued is in
violation of, or not in conformity with, the provisions of this
Code.
102.4-UNSAFE MECHANICAL SYSTEM
All mechanical system regardless of type, which are unsafe or
which constitute a hazard to human life~ health or welfare, are
hereby declared illegal and shall be abated by repair and
rehabilitation or by demolition in accordance with the following
procedure:
102.4.1 Whenever the Building Official shall find any mechanical
system installation or portion thereof to be unsafe, as set forth
in this Code, he shall, in accordance with established procedure
for legal notices, give the owner, agent, or person in control of
such mechanical 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 mechanical system or portion thereof.
102.4.2 If necessary, such notice shall also require the
building or structure that contains the mechanical system 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 ~ade 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 permissio~ of the Building Official, or for any
person to enter the building except for the purpose of making the
required repairs or of demolishing same.
102.4.3 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.
102.4.4 In case the owner, agent, or person in contro~ 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
mechanical syste~ or portion thereof, the Building Official~
after having ascertained the cost, shall cause such mechanical
system or portion thereof, to be demolished, secured, or required
to remain unused.
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102.4.5 The decision of the Building Official shall be final in
cases of emergency which, in his opinion, involve imminent danger
to human life, health or the property of others. He shall
promptly cause such mechanical 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.
102.4.6 Costs incurred under 102.4.4 and 102.4.5 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 promises
will be charged in the following manner:
1. The Building Official shall report the abatement to the
governing 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.
2. The Agency Clerk shall file such lien in the County's
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.
102.5-REQUIREMENT8 NOT COVERED BY CODE
Any requirements necessary for the strength, stability or proper
functioning of any existing or proposed mechanical installation,
or for the public safety, health and g~nerat welfare, riot
specifically covered by this Code, shall be determined by the
Building Officiai~
102.6-ALTERNATE MATERIALS AND METHODS (SEE ATTACHMENT NUMBER 2)
The provisions of this Code are not intended to prevent the use
of any material or method of construction not specifically
prescribed by this Code, provided any such alternate has been
approved by the Building Official. The Building Official shall
approve any such alternate, provided he finds that the alternate
for the purpose intended is at least the equivalent of that
prescribed in this Code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire
resistance, durability and safety. The Building Official shall
require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to
substantiate any claim made regarding the alternate.
103--PERM I TS
A person, firm or corporation shall riot install, enlarge, alter,
repair, move, improve, remove, convert or replace any mechanical
work, or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining a
mechanical permit for such mechanical installation from the
Building Official.
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103.1-PERMIT APPLICATION
103.1.1 WHEN REQUIRED Any owner, authorized agent, or
contractor who desires to install, enlarge, alter, repair, move,
or replace a mechanical system, the installation of which is
regulated by this Code, or cause any work to be done, shall first
make application to the Building Official and obtain the required
permit for the work.
103.1.2 WORK AUTHORIZED A permit shall carry with it 'the right
to install in the permitted building or structure, or part
thereof, mechanical systems, provided the same are shown on the
drawings and set forth in the specifications filed w~th the
application for permit.
103.1.3 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 this
Code. Permit are not be required for the following: 1. Any portable heating appliance
2. Any portable ventilation equipment
3. Any portable cooling unit
4. Any system, hot or chilled water piping within any heating
or cooling equipment regulated My this Code
5. Replacement of any part which does not alter its approval or
make it unsafe
6. Any portable evaporation cooler
7. Any self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 lb or
less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower or
less
103.1.4 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 his authorized
agent.
I03.1.5 TIME LIMITATIONS An application for a permit for any
proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 6 months
after the date of filing for the permit, unless before then a
permit is issued. One or more extensions of time for periods not
more than 90 days each may be allowed by thb Building Official
for the application, provided the extension is requested in
writing and justifiable cause is demonstrated.
103.2-DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS
103.2.1 REQUIREMENTS When required by the Building Official,
two or more copies of specifications, and of drawings drawn to
scale with sufficient clarity and detail to indicate the nature
and character of the work, shall accompany the application for
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 confor~ with this
Code. Such information shall be specific, and this Code 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.
103.2.2 ADDITIONAL DATA The Building Official may require
details, co~putations, and other data necessary to describe the
installation and basis of calculations and they shall bear the
signature of the person responsible for the design.
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103.2.3-DESIGNER (SEE ATTACHMENT NUMBER 1
REQUIREMENTS AND EXCEPTIONS)
FOR ADDITIONAL
103.2.3.1 All drawings, specifications, and accompanying data
shall bear the name~ signature, and address of the designer.
103.2,3.2 Pursuant to Chapter 471F.S. and Chapter 481F.S. said
designer shall be either a state registered architect or a state
registered engineer (or to be exempt therefrom) and shall perform
only those services which he is authorized by law to perform.
103.2.3.3 Provided further that this Code shall not be
construed to prevent any employee of an architect or engineer
from acting in any capacity under the instruction, control, or
supervision of the architect or engineer, or prevent any person
fro~ acting as a contractor in execution of work designed by an
architect or engineer~
103.2.4 STRUCTURAL AND FIRE RESISTANCE INTEGRITY Plans for all
buildings shall indicate how required structural and fire
resistive integrity will be ~aintained where a penetration of a
required fire resistant wall, floor or partition will be made for
plumbing pipes and systems.
103.3 PLAN REVIEW The Building Official shall examine or cause
to be examined each application for a permit and the accompanying
contract 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 requirement of this Code and all other
pertinent laws or ordinances.
10~.3.2 AFFIDAVITS The Building O~ficial may accept a sworn
affidavit from a registered architect or engineer stating that
the plans submitted conform to this Code, and he 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 mechanical
system a certification that the structure has been erected in
accordance with the requirements of the Code. Where the Building
Official relies upon such affidavit,the architect or engineer
shall assume full responsibility ~for the compliance with all
provisions of this Code and other pertinent laws or ordinances.
IO~.4-ISSUING PERMITS
103.4.1 ACTION ON PERMITS The Building Official shall act upon
an application for a permit without unreasonable or unnecessary
delay. If the Building Official is satisfied that the work
described in an application for a permit and the contract
documents filed therewith conform to the requirements of this
Code and other pertinent laws and ordinances, he shall issue a
permit to the applicant.
103.4.2 REFUSAL TO iSSUE PERMIT If the application for a
permit a~d the accompanying contract documents describing the
work do not'conform to the requirements of this Code or other
pertinent laws or ordinances, the Building Official shall not
issue a permit, but shall return the contract documents to the
applicant with his refusal to issue such permit. Such refusal
shall, when requested, be in writing and shall contain the reason
for refusal.
103.5-QUALIFICATION OF APPLICANT
Application for permits will be accepted only fro~ contractors
currently licensed irs their respective field and for whom no
revocation or suspension of license~ is existing except that a
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sole owner may make application for permit and supervise the work
in connection with the construction~ maintenance, alterations, or
repair of a mechanical system in a single family residence or two
family residence for his own use and occupancy and not intended
for sale. Such licensed contractor or sole owner shall be held
responsible to the Building Official for proper supervision and
conduct of all work covered thereby.
103.5.1 ANNUAL INDUSTRIAL PERMITS Upon written request to the
Mechanical inspector, any industrial plant shall be issued an
annual permit for mechanical work, installation, maintenance and
equipment rearrangement covering units, ducts and piping in or on
the premises owned or occupied by the holder as described in the
permit, but to be issued subject to the following conditions:
1. The payment of an annual fee of one hundred ($100.00)
dollars for each calendar year, and permit fees computed
monthly.
2. The regular employment of one or more mechanics competent in
the safe installation, extension, maintenance and repair of
industrial mechanical systems and equipment. <See
Definitions)
3. The unrestricted right of the Building Official to check the
premises of the permit holder at a reasonable time, unless
prohibited by government regulations.
4. The performance of all work shall comply with the applicable
provisions of this Code.
5. The annual industrial permit shall cover the original
connection and any rearrangement of ~achine and all other
industrial equipment including extension of mechanical systems
required therefor and inspection fees therefor.
103. G-CONDITIONS OF THE PERMIT
10~.6.1 PERMIT INTENT A permit issued shall be construed to be
a license to proceed with the work and shall not be construed as
authority to vio!ate~ cancel, alter, or set aside any of the
provisions of this Code, nor shall such issuance of a permit
prevent the Building Official from thereafter requiring a
correction of errors in plans or in construction, or of
violations of this Code. Every peri, it issued shall become
invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced
within 6 months after its issuance, or if t~e work authorized by
such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 6 months
after the ti~e the work is commenced. One or more extensions of
time, for periods not more than 90 days each, may be allowed for
the permit, provided the extension is requested in writing and
justifiable cause is demonstrated, and such extensions shall be
in writing by the Building Official.
103.6.2 PLANS When the Building Official issues a permit, he
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 permitted drawings shall
be kept at the site of work and shall be open to inspection by
the Building Official or his authorized representative.
103.?-FEES
103.?.1 PRESCRIBED FEES A permit shall not be issued until the
fees prescribed in this section have been paid. An amendment to
a permit shall not be issued until the additional fee,. if any,
due to an increase in the estimated cost of the building or
structure, has been paid.
103.?.2 WORK COMMENCING BEFORE PERMIT ISSUANCE If any person
commences any work on a building or structure before obtaining
the necessary peri, it, he shall be subject to a penalty of double
the permit fee.
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103.?.3~ ACCOUNTING The Building Official shall keep a
permanent and accurate accounting of all permit fees and other
moneys collected, the names of all persons upon whose account the
same was paid, along with the date and amount thereof.
103.?.4 SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES Om all buildings, structures,
or alterations requiring a mechanical permit as set forth in
Section 103.1, a fee shall be paid as required at the time of
filing application, iH accordance with the fee schedule
established by the governing authority.
A reinspection fee of $10.00 may be charged for each reinspect~on
Made due to the rejection of work, or due to the fact that work
was not ready at the time specified in the request for
inspection, or failure to call for inspection. Payment of sucn
fee must be made prior to the reinspection.
Plan filing fee - 30% of estimated perf~it fee upon filing. Deduct
amount from actual fee if permit is obtained within 4 months from
approval date; if not, permit fee is kept.
Major working drawing review fee - $100.00 deducted from permit
fee if permit is obtained within 8 months from submission date.
Major changes fee after plans are approved and permit issued -
$250.00 fee but in no case ~ore than the original permit fee.
Major plan rechecking fee - 2nd and additional check lists - 10%
of permit fee for checking service each time rechecked.
103.8-INSPECTIONS
103.8.1 EXISTING BUILDING Before issuing a permit the Building
Official may examine or cause to be examined any building for
which an application has been received for a permit to enlarge,
alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the mechanical system.
He shall inspect all mechanical systems from time to time, during
and upon completion of the work for which a permit was issued.
He shall make a record of every such examination and inspection
and of all violations of this Code.
103.8.~ MANUFACTURERS AND FABRICATORS When deepened necessary by
the Building Official, he shall make an inspection of materials
or assemblies at the point of manufacture or fabrication. He
shall make a record of every such examination and inspectior~ and
of all violations' of this Code.
103.8.4 INSPECTION SERVICE The Building Official may make, or
cause to be made, the inspections required by this section. He
may accept reports of inspectors of recognized inspection
services provided that after investigation he is satisfied as to
their qualifications and reliability. A certificate called for
by any provision of this Code shall not be based on such reports
unless the same are in writing and certified by a responsible
officer of such service.
103.8.4 INSPECTIONS PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE 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
mechanical system upon completion, prior to the issuance of the
Certificate of Occupancy.
103.8.5 POSTING OF PERMIT Work requiring a mechanical permit
shall not commence until the permit holder or his agent posts the
permit card in a conspicuous place on the premises. The permit
shall be protected from the weather and located in such position
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as to permit the Building Official to conveniently make the-
required entries thereon. This permit card shall be m~intained
in such position by the permit holder until the Certificate of
Occupancy is issued by the Building Official.
103.8.6 REQUIRED INSPECTIONS The Building Official upon
notification from the permit holder or his agent shall make the
following inspections of mechanical system and such other
inspections as may be necessary, and shall either approve that
portion of the construction as completed or shall notify the
permit holder or his agent of any violations to comply with this
Code:
1. Underground Fuel Piping Inspection: To be made after
trenches or ditches are excavated, piping installed, and before
any backfill is put in place.
2. Rough-In Inspection: To be made after the roof, framing,
fireblocking and bracing is in place 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, mechanical system is in place and properly connected,
and the structure is ready for occupancy.
103.8.? WRITTEN APPROVAL Work shall not be done on any part
of a mechanical installation beyond the point indicated in each
successive inspection without first obtaining the written
approval of the Building Official. Such written approval shall
be given only after an inspection has been made of each
successive step in the construction as indicated by each of the
foregoing three inspections.
104-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 his agent, by an approved testing laboratory or
other approved agency.
lOS-BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
lOS. I-APPOINTMENT
There is hereby established a board to be called the
Adjustments and Appeals, which shall consist of at
members. The said Board shall be appointed by the
governing body.
Board of
least five
applicable
105.2-APPEALS
105.2.1 GENERAL Whenever the Building Official shall reject or
refuse to approve the mode or manner of construction proposed to
be followed or materials to be used in the installation or
alteration Of a mechanical system or when it is claimed that
provisions of this Code do not apply, or that any equally good or
more desirable form of installation can be employed in any
specific case, or when it is claimed that the true intent and
meaning of this Code or any of the regulations thereunder have
been misconstrued or incorrectly interpreted, the owner of such
building or structure, or his duly authorized agent, may appeal
from the decision of the Building Official to the Board of
Adjustments and Appeals. Notice of appeal shall be ~n writing
and filed within 90 days after the decision is rendered by the
Building Official. Appeals shall be on forms provided by the
Building Official.
105.~.~ UNSAFE OR DANGEROUS MECHANICAL SYSTEMS In case of a
mechanical system which, in the opinion of the Building Official,
is unsafe or dangerous, the Building Official may, in his order,
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limit the time for such appeal to. a shorter period. Such
limitation shall be in writing to either the owner, applicar, t,
agent or representative as the case may be.
105.3-DEOISIONS
105.3.1 VARIANCES The 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 Code or
public interest, or when, in its opinion the interpretation of
the Building Official should be modified or reversed.
105.~.~ ACTION The Board of Adjustments and Appeals, shall, in
every case~ reach a decision without unreasonable and unnecessary
delay. Each decision of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals
shall also include the reasons for the decision. If a decision
of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals shall also include the
reasons for the decision. If a decision of the Board of
Adjustments and Appeals 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.
105.3.3 DECISIONS ARE FINAL Every decision of the Board of
Adjustments and Appeals shall be final. Appeals from the
decisions of the Board may be taken by a writ of certciorari to a
court of competent jurisdiction.
I05-BOARD MEMBERS AND PROCEDURES
105.4.1 SECRETARY OF BOARD The Building Official shall act as
Secretary of the Board of Adjustments arid Appeals arid shall make
a detailed record of all its proceedings, which shall set forth
the reasons for its decisions, the vote of each member, the
absence of a member, and any failure of a member to vote.
105.4.2 PROCEDURE The Board shal 1
regulations for its own procedure not
provisions of this Code.
est abl ish rules and
inconsistent with the
106-VALIDiTY
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase or this
Code is for any ~eason held to be unconstitutional, such decision
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
Code.
IO?-VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
Any contractor, 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, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor. Each such person shall be deemed guilty of a
separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during
which any violation of any of the provisions of this Code is
committed or continued, and upon conviction of any such
violation, such person shall be punished by a fine of not less
than $5[).00 dollars nor more than 500, or by imprisonment not
exceeding 6 months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
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CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
~O1-GENERAL
~OI.I-TENSE, GENDER AND NUMBER - AMEND FOLLOWS:
For the purpose of this Code, the following terms shall have the
meaning indicated in this chapter and as listed in the Standard
Building Code, as amended
Words used in the present tense include the future.
masculine gender include the feminine and neuter.
feminine and neuter gender include the masculine.
number includes the plural and the plural number
singular.
Words in the
Words in the
The singular
includes the
20~-DEFINITIONS - ADD THE FOLLOWING TERMS
LISTED- equipment or materials included in a list published by a
nationally recognized testing laboratory, inspection agency or
other organization concerned with product evaluation that
maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment
or materials! and whose listing either that the equipment or
material meet nationally recognized standards or has been tested
and found suitable for use in a specific manner. The means for
identifying listed equipment may very for each
laboratory, inspection agency or other organization
with product evaluation, some some of which do not
equipment as listed unless it is also labeled. The
having jurisdiction should utilize the system employed
listing organization to identify a listed product.
testing
concerned
recognize
authority
by the
NONCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL- a material which meets either of the
following requirements:
1. Materials which pass the test procedure set forth in ASTM E
136.
2. Materials having a structural base of noncombustible
materials as defined in 1, with a surface of not more than 1/8
in thick which has a flamespread rating not greater than 50
when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84.
The term noncombustible does not apply to the
characteristics of interior finish or trim materials.
shall not be classed as noncombustible which is
increase in combustibility or flamespread rating
limits herein established through the effects of age,
other atmospheric conditions.
flamespread
A material
subject to
beyond the
~oisture or
PERM- the term used for a unit of a unit of water vapor
transmission. 1 grain of water vapor transmitted per sq ft per
hour per inch of mercury pressure difference; used to express the
resistance of a material to the penetration of moisture.
WHOLE HOUSE FAN- a mechanical ventilatior~ system used to exhaust
air from the interior of a building and to the exterior or attic
space.
CHAPTER 3
AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING AND VENTILATION EQUIPMENT
~O1-GENERAL
301.2-APPROVAL - SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOWING:
Heat recovery systems or auxiliary appliances when installed as
part of any air conditioning or refrigeration system shall be
approved for such installation by a recognized testing agency.
External water and hot gas lines on such units shall be insulated
or protected to prevent accidental burning. Unless superseded by
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the Standard Building, Mechanical or Gas Codes as amended, or
altered or waived by licensed engineer and the Building
Official, mechanical equipment shall be installed according to
the manufacturers instructions, recommendations or technical
manuals.
~02.4-NATIONAL STANDARDS - AMEND AS FOLLOWS:
For the purpose of assisting in obtaining the objective of this
Code, all the national standards listed in chapter 9 and the
Standard Building Code are hereby adopted by reference unless
specifically deleted or amended by the local governing body
having jurisdiction and shall be considered a part of this Code
to the extent of and with the limitations set upon therein the
specific sections wherein they are applicable.
Title of Standards
Author
Designation
Handbook & Product Directory-Equipment ..................... ASHRAE
Handbook & Product Directory-System ........................ ASHRAE
Safety Code for Mechanical
Refrigeration ........................................... ASHRAE
Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality .............. ASHRAE
Standards on Water Cooling Towers ........................ NFiPA214
Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating
and Air Conditioning Systems .......................... NFiPAgOB
Standard for Installation of Air Conditioning
and Ventilating Systems ............................... NFiPAgOA
~03-HEATING EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN BOILERS
303.3-ATTIC INSTALLATION
~03.3.2 -SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOWING: 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 at the service side
of the equipment, controlled by a switch located at the required
passageway opening shall be provided.
303.3.3 ADD THE FOLLOWING: Appliances installed in attic spaces
shall be supported from the top chords of trusses or roof framing
as approved by the design engineer and Building Official.
303.5-ROOF OR EXTERIOR WALL INSTALLATION -ADD SECTION
303.5. D Ail appl'iances installed on roof shall be provided with
vibration isolation so as not to create objectionable noise or
hazard to structural members.
308-EXHAUST SYSTEMS
30B. a.S-CLOTHES DRYERS - SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOWING:
Exhaust ducts serving residential type clothes dryers shall be of
a material designed constructed and recommended by the
manufacturer for this service and must meet the requirement of
503.3.2 (2).
30~-SOLAR ENERGY UTILIZATION
30~.6.1-AMEND AS FOLLOWS:
All Solar collectors shall be certified by the Florida Solar
Energy Center except owner constructed solar collectors for 1 & 2
family dwellings. Manufactured collectors shall be labeled with
the manufacturers name, address, and types of transfer fluids
compatible with the collector design. Listed collectors shall
also include the markings required under the terms of the
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listing. All collectors, including shop and. site-built
collectors, shall be labeled to indicate the operating fluid, the
maximum allowable temperature and pressure and the direction(s)
of fluid flow.
CHAPTER 4
REFRIGERATION
405-REQUIREMENTS NOT COVERED -~ AMEND AS FOLLOWS:
Ail requirements of installations for refrigerant piping design
and construction of refrigeration equipment including pressure
vessels relief devices for use in systems and on pressure
vessels, and other req,uirements not covered by chapter 4, shall
confor~ to ANSI~ASHRAE 15-78, subject to the approval of the
Building Official.
405.1-APPROVAL - ADD THE FOLLOWING:
Heat recovery systems or auxiliary appliances whe~ installed as
part of any air conditioning or refrigeration system shall be
approved for such installation by a recognized testing agency.
External water and hot gas lines on such units shall be insulated
or protected to prevent accidental burning. Unless superseded by
the Standard Building, Mechanical or Gas Codes as amended, or
altered or waived by licensed engineer and the Building
Official, mechanical equipment will be ir, stalled according to the
~anufacturers instructions, recommendations or technical ~anuals.
406-FIELD TEST - AMEND AS FOLLOWS:
406.~.~ Systems erected on the premises using Group I refrigerant
and with copper tubing not exceeding 5/8 in OD, with wall
thickness as required by ANSI/ASHRAE 15-73, may be tested by
means of refrigerant charged ir, to the system at the saturated
vapor pressure of the refrigerant at 70 degrees or higher.
CHAPTER 5
DUCTS AND DUCT SYSTEMS
505-FLEXIBLE AIR DUCT CONNECTIONS
~05.1-GENERAL - AMEND AS FOLLOWS:
Flexible air duct connectors shall be installed in accordance
with SMACNA - 1979 Flexible Duct Installation Standards. Flexible
air duct connectibns for use between ducts and air outlets or air
outlet units which do not pass through floors of buildings need
not conform to the requirements of 503 for ducts if they conform
to the following provisions:
1. Air duct connectors up to 8 in diameter shall be a minimum
Class 2 materials.
2. Air ducts connectors exceeding 8 in shall be a minimum Class
1 ~aterials.
3. Flexible air duct connectors shall not exceed 14 ft in
length.
4. Flexible air duct connectors shall not pass through a fire
rated wall' or partition having a required fire rating of 2
hours or more.
510-FIRE PROTECTION OF DUCTS
~IO. 2-FIRE DAMPERS - AMEND AS FOLLOWS:
Listed fire dampers shall be installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's installation instructior~s and SMACNA - 1981 Fire
Damper arid Heat Stop Guide for Air Handling Systems, second
edition, in the following locations:
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1. Ducts penetrating walls or partitions having a resistance
rating of 1 or more hours.
2. Ducts penetrating shaft walls having a fire resistance
rating of 1 or more hours.
3. Ducts penetrating floors of buildings requiring the
protection of vertical openings when the duct is not protected
by shafts described in 510.5.
EXCEPTIONS: Fire dampers are not required:
1. In buildings which do not required protected floor
openings.
2. In duct systems serving only one floor and used only for
exhaust of air to the outside and not penetrating a wall or
partition having a fire resistance rating of 2 hours or more
or passing through the enclosure for a vertical shaft.
3. Where branch ducts connect to risers in which the air
flow is upward and subducts at least 22 in long are carried
up inside the riser at each inlet.
513-AIR FILTERS - AMEND AS FOLLOWS:
Ail Heating and air conditioning systems of the central type
shall be provided with approved type air filters. Filters shall
be installed in the return air, upstream from any heat exchanger
or coil, in an approved convenient location, and shall be easily
accessible for cleaning or replacement. Filters shall be of a
type that will not burn freely or emit large volumes of smoke or
other objectionable products of combustion when attacked by
flames. Liquid adhesive coatings used on filters shall have a
flashpoint not lower than 325 degrees F.
CHAPTER 6
PIPING
603-CONDENSATE DRAIN PIPING
603.2-MATERIAL - SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOWING:
603.2.1 All condensate piping shall be galvanized steel, copper
pipe or tubing rigid plastic pipe. Black steel pipe shall not be
used. Rigid plastic pipe shall be a ~inimu~ of PVC schedule 40.
Condensate lines shall be a minimum of 3/4 in size pipe of 7/8 in
size copper tubing size. The pipe or tube must be sized in
accordance with good engineering practices. In no case shall the
condensate line be smaller than the outlet of~-the unit it serves,
unless an eccentric reducing fitting is used. Connections to the
unit drain may be either flexible connections or rigid piping and
shall be provided with a trap having a minimum three inch seal.
Flexible connections used to form a trap shall not exceed 18 in
in length. Care Should be taken to prevent double trapping.
603.2.~ Air conditioning or any wate~ from an air conditioning
syste~ of any building which would flow by gravity over any
public property or adjacent private property shall be carried
away by means of conductors. The Building Official may require
the air conditioning system waste water be connected to a storm
sewer or catch basin, if available. Condensate lines shall be
insulated to prevent exterior condensation, where such
condensation could cause a hazard.
609-TEST AND INSPECTIONS - AMEND AS FOLLOWS:
Work shall not be concealed prior to inspection and tests. All
pipe, except cast iron and plastic as approved in this Code,
shall be tested with nitrogen, compressed air or other inert gas
(not oxygen) or hydrostatically at a minimum of 1 1/2 ti~es the
operating pressure. Cast iron pipe shall be tested
hydrostatically only. Approved plastic piping shall be tested at
1 1/2 times the operating pressure of the system. Ail tests
shall be a minimum of 15 minu~es in duration.
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CHAPTER 9
REFERENCE STANDARDS
901-REFERENCED STANDARDS - ADD THE FOLLOWING:
SECTION REFERENCE
STANDARD DESIGNATIONS
302.4
405
406.2.2
510
505
Ch a pt er
3
ANSI/ASHRAE 15-78 Safety Code for
Mechar, icai Refrigeration
SMACNA - 1981 - "Fire Damper and
Heat Stop Guide for Air Har~dlirlg
Systems" - Secor~d Editior,.
SMACNA - 1979 -Flexible Duct
Installation Standards.
ASHRAE 62 - 1981 - "Ventilation for
Acceptable Indoor Air Quality."
Underwriters Lab. Fire Resistive Directory - 1986.
Handbook of Product Directory, Application Volume, ASHRAE - 1978.
National Fuel Gas Code - NFiPA 54 - 1974.
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ATTACHMENT NUMBER 1
REV. 8/25/86
This attachment is intended to provide a reference to certai~
sections of Florida Statutes which outlines specific requirements
that pertain to this Code.
CHAPTER 471, in part:
(2) The following persons are not required to register under the
provisions of ss. 471.001 - 471.039 as a registered engineer:
(i) Any electrical, plur~bing, air-conditioning, or mechanical
contractor whose Practice includes the design and fabrication of
electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, or mechanical syst e~,
respectively, which he installs by virtue of a license issued
under chapter 489, tinder part I of chapter 553, or under any
which:special act or ordinance when working on any construction project
1. Requires ar~ electrical or plumbir, g or air-conditioning and
refrigeration system with a value of $50,000 or less. and
a. Requires an aggregate service capacity of 600 amperes
(240 volts) or less on a residential electrical system or 800
amperes (240 volts) or less on a commercial or industrial
electrical system; or
b. Requires a plumbing system with fewer than 250 fixture
units; or
c- Requires a heating, ventilation, and air-cor~ditior, ing
system not to exceed a 15-ton-per-system capacity, or if the
project is designed to accommodate 100 or fewer persons; or
~. Is less than 5,000 square feet in area and is designed
public assembly, for
CHAPTER 481, i~ part:
¢I) No person shall be required to qualify as an
order to make plans and specifications for, or
erection, enlargement, or alteration of:
(a) Any building upon any farm for the use of any farr;~er,
regardless of the cost of the building; or
(b) Any one-family or two-fatal ly residence building,
townhouse, or domestic outbuilding appurtenant to any one-fa~iiy
or two-family residence, regardless of cost; or
(c) Any other type of building costing less than $25,000,
exceptpUblic use.a school, auditoriu~, or other building intended for
architect in
supervise the
F.S. CHAPTER 553, in part:
(6) Nc, permit may be issued for any building cons~ructior,,
erection,for such perm alteration,it . . repairs, or addition unless the applicant
the permit any provides to the enforcing agency which issues
of the following documents which apply to the
construction for which the permit is to be issued:
(a) Electrical documents for any new building or addition
which requires an aggregate service capacity of 600 amperes (240
volts) or more on a residential electrical system or 800 amperes
(240 volts) or more on a commercial or industrial electrical
system and which cost more than $50,000.
(b) Plumbing documents for any new building or addition
which requires a plumbing system with more than 250 fixture units
or which cost more than $50,000.
(c) Fire sprinkler documents for any new building or
addition which includes a fire sprinkler system which contains 50
op more sprinkler heads.
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(d) Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning docur~ents for
any new building or addition which requires r~ore than a 15-ton-
per-syste~ capacity, which is designed to accor~r~odate 100 or n~ore
persons or for which the syster~ costs r~ore than $50,000. This
paragraph does not include any docu~ent for the replace~ent or
repair of an existing syste~ irt which the work does not require
altering a structural part of the building or for work on a
residential one-fancily, two-fancily, three-fancily, or four-far~ily
structure.
(e) Any specialized r~echanical, electrical, or pl u~bing
docuf~ent for any new building or addition which includes a
~edical gas, oxygen, st ea~, vacuu~,~, toxic air fi lterat ion,
halon, or fire detection and alar~ syste~ which cost ~ore than
$5,000.
No such docu~ent shall be valid unless a professional engineer
who possesses a valid certification ~of registration has signed,
dated, and sta~ped such docur,~ent as provided irt s. 471.025
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ALTERNATE MATERIALS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION
1. ADMINISTRATION:
This Section provides for the use of certain types of
construction materials and design not specifically mentioned
therein. The Code further states that it is not the intent to
prevent the use of these alternate materials or types of
construction. Also upon acceptance by the Building Official, they
may be used wherever this code is enforced.
Chapter 74-567, Laws of Florida as amended, created the Build~ng
Code Advisory Board of Palm Beach County (hereinafter referred to
as the Code Advisory Board or the Board). The Board may advise
local government units concerning products that are acceptable
for use in construction.
By adoption of this addendum each local government unit has the
option to direct all inquiries concerning new product approval to
the Board. The Board will act as a clearinghouse for new product
approval applications in Palm Beach County.
2. STANDARDS:
The types of construction or material or method of design
referred to in this Code shall be considered as standards of
quality and strength. New types of construction, materials or
methods of design shall be at least equal to these standards for
the corresponding use intended. For the purposes intended the
products' quality, strength, effectiveness, fire-resistance,
durability, safety and control of installation shall be guides
for consideration.
3. APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Application for approval of any alternate type of construction,
material or device shall be made to the Board through its
chairman or his designated representative. The application will
be made on a form provided by the Board and will state the
purpose, and advantages of the product. If the application is for
a type of structure, the application will.be accompanied with
plans signed, dated, and sealed by a Florida registered engineer
or architect together with supporting engineering calculations,
signed, dated and sealed by a Florida registered engineer,
supporting the .design. If the application is for material or
device, the application will be accompanied by such tests,
calculations or other proof of the product offered for approval.
The Board may appoint one or more consultants to examine the
product. In the case of a master plan of an alternate type of
construction, the consultant, shall be a professional engineer,
registered in the State of Florida whose principal occupation is
structural engineering. In the case of alternate materials or
device the consultant will be a recognized authority in his
field. The Board may elect to examine the product through the
staff, or request an examination and opinion by a consultant, or
a nationally recognized testing lab. The data shall be analyzed
and evaluated for meeting the performance standards of the
Standard Codes, as amended. After receiving an evaluation report,
the Board will issue a written recommendation on the
appropriateness of any product for use in Palm Beach County. All
decisions shall be forwarded to:
1. Product control file
2. Applicant
3. All building departments
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4. FEES:
A $200.00 minimum initial filing fee for the examination of
products system plan shall be provided by the applicant at the
time of application, and shall be considered as a necessary part
thereof. However, if the filing and professional review fee
exceeds $200.00, the applicant shall be notified of the estimated
cost thereof prior to authorizing further work and the full cost
must be paid by the applicant prior to performing further review.
Resubmissions after unfavorable recommendations will not require
an additional initial examination fee to be provided by the
applicant, but the applicant shall be required to pay any
additional fees charged by the consultant, prior to each
necessary report.
5. REJECTION:
Applications for product approval rejected during any phase of
the investigation procedure shall be returned to the application
stating the reasons for rejection in writing. Applicants whose
request has been so rejected may exercise his right to appeal as
set forth in the Standard Codes, as amended.
6. REVOCATION:
At any time during the valid term of a notice of acceptance the
approval may be revoked and become null and void for any of the
following reasons:
1. Non-conformance with the standard codes due to amendments
adopted subsequent to the date of notice of acceptance.
2. Deviation from the design of record due to change, omission
or substitution.
3. Use of the product, system, or method not within the scope
of the notice of acceptance.
4. Unsatisfactory performance where subjected to actual
conditions.
5. Appearance of intolerable effects such as, but not limited
to, toxicity when associated with .other materials.
Notification of revocation shall be provided to all
having received the notice of acceptance.
persons
?. REVISIONS:
Approval revoked for reason i or 2 above, shall be considered for
re-instatement where the original applicant submits revised
drawings, calculations, test reports and all pertinent
information to the Product Control Section along with an
application requesting revision and the $25.00 revision fee.
Submittals for revision shall bear the revision date and the
impressed seal of Florida registered engineer or architect and
shall be processed as a new application.
When approved a new notice of acceptance with a new number wiii
be issued with no charge ir, expiration date.
8. RENEWAL:
Two years from the initial approval date and every two years
thereafter or untill such time as the.Standard Codes are amneded,
the Board shall request from the original applicant if the
product approval is to be renewed without change. Failure of
applicant to respond within 30 calendar days shall cause the
product approval to be automatically revoked.
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