O86-55ORDINANCE NO. 86- ~-~-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5,
BUILDING CODE, SECTION 5-3 ADOPTION OF
THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE BY ADOPTING
THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE, 1985 EDITION,
TOGETHER WITH UNIFORM MINIMUM PALM BEACH
COUNTYWIDE AMENDMENTS AS RECOMMENDED BY
THE 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 the 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, Building
Code, Section 5-3 Amendment to Building Code is hereby
amended to-read as follows:
Sec. 5-3 Building Code Adopted
The Standard Building Code, 1985 Edition,
together with uniform minimum Palm Beach
countywide amendments copies of which are
now in file in the office of the Building
Official of the City, is hereby adopted
and established as the Uniform Standard
Building Code of the City, except that
building permit fees shall be as provided
in Section 5-4 of this Code of Ordinances.
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in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.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.
Authority is hereby granted to codify
Section 6. This Ordinance shall become effective
immediately upon its passage.
First reading this /~ day of
1986.
Second, final reading and passage· this c~ day
· 1986.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
Vice M~ -
Co'u~ i 1 Member ' '
Council Member
Co~/1 ~feWdSe ~'~-
ATTEST
'- ~ City Clerk
(Corporate Seal)
UNIFORM~ MINIMUM COUNTYWIDE AMENDMENT8
TO THE
STANDARD BUILDIN8 CODE, 1985 EDITION
RE¥IEWED AND RECOMMENDED BY TH~
BUILDIN8 CODE ADVISORY BOARD OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY
AND
BUILDIN8 OFFICIAL8 ASSOCIATION OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY
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BUILDINB OFFICZALB ABBOCIATION OF
PRLH BEACH COUNTY
19B~ CODE AHENDHENT COMMITTEE
ROBERT W. PALCHANIS, Chair, Building Official Palm Beach County
I~RB COOK, Chaip~ Palm Beach County Code Advisory Boapd
EI)B~R #BUB# HOWELL~ Building Official~ City of Boynton Beach
JOHN KNIPPEL~ P~esident~ Home Builders & Cont~actops Association
~NBR£W MIBH~ Deputy Building Official Pal~ Beach County
ROBERT ~RE~ Building Official~ To~n of Palm Beach
~RLEB O~EILIA, P.E.~ Building Official~ Villagm of No~th Palm Beach
EI)W~RI) WIN~H~ Buildin~ Official, City of Gpeenacres
KEITH WHITMER~ Building Official City of West Palm Beach
i)~MINI~ BIMS, Research Specialist~ Palm Beach County
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AMENDMENT8 TO THE 198~ EDITION OF THE STANDARD BUILDIN8 CODE
There is hereby adopted by .................. for the
purpose of establishing the rules and regulations for the
construction~ alteration! repair equipment, use and occupancy,
location~ maintenance, removal and demolition of all buildings
and structures, and for establishing the administrative pules,
regulations and procedures, applicable permits~ examination of
drawings~ permit fees and charges, inspections, certificates of
occupancy and related matters~ that certain building code known
as the Standard Building Code~ 1985 Edition, including Appendix
B,C,E~F~L~O and R therein, and the Standard Gas Code, 1985
Edition, excluding Chapter I and Section 308.3, is hereby adopted
and incorporated as fully as if set forth at length herein;
except that the provisions of said code, as amended, revised or
repealed by~ ordinances to meet the specific needs
of shall be controlling within the
(corporate limits) '(unincorporated areas) of
SECT I ON
AMENDMENTS TO THE STANDARD
BUILDIN8 CODE.
THE CODE OF ORDINANCE8 OF
I8 t~NENDED BY REVISIN8 ~8. FOL~OWSI
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
The follo~ing =haptepe of ~he Standapd Building Code hav~ been
amended m
CI~PTER I - ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 2 - DEFINITIGNG
CHAPTER 4'- CLAGGIFICATIONOF BUILDINGS BY OCCUPANCY
C~TER ~ - SPECIAL ~C~RNCY REGUlREHENTB
C~TER 7 -- F~RE PROTECTI~ ~IRE~NT~-
C~R ~ - ~RINKLER~ ~TRNDPlPE~ AND RLRRH*~Y~TEHB
C~TER 10 - FIRE RE~IBTR~E STANDARD FOR HRTERI~ ~D C~T~TION
~TER il - ~RN8 OF EGRESS
C~TER 1~ - MINI~ ~8t8N LOAD8
C~PTER 13 - FOUN~TI~8
C~TER 14 - ~8~Y CONGTR~TION
C~TER 17'- ~OD CONGTRUCT~
'CH~TER ~8 -- AL~I~ C~STR~TION
~TER 30 - REFERENCED 8TANDRRDG
~ENDIX I - 8I~NB
AP~NDIX ~ - METAL UTILITY BUILDI~S
~E~IX 3 - MINI~ STRUCTURAL REQUlREMENT~ FOR O~ ~D TWO F~ILY DWELLING8
ATT~~ N~BER 1
RTT~ENT ~BER ~
Veptical li~ee in the mapgi~ indicate the mubetantiye change to
~he 198~ edition of the 8tandapd Building Code. The pemaindep of
the tex~ il al it appeape in the uname~ded vep~ion and l~
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CHAPTER 1
ADMINI8TRATION
DELETE AND SUB8TITUTE
101-TITLE AND SCOPE
101.1-TITLE
Provisions in the following chapters and sections shall
constitute and be known and may be cited as "The Standard
Building Code" hereinafter referred to as "this Code".
101.~-CODE REMEDIAL
101.~.! 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 incident to the construction,
alteration, repair, removal, demolition, use and occupancy of
buildings, structures, or premises.
101.~.~ 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 PERMITTING 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
inspection or permitting.
101.3-~'~DPE
lOt.3.1 APPLICABILITY The provisions of this Code shall apply
to the construction, alteration, repair,_ equipment, use and
occupancy, location~ maintenance~ removal and demolition, or
every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or
attached to such buildings or structures.
101.3.~ 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 jurisdictiont 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.
101.3.3 APPENDICES Appendices 1,2 and 3 included in this Code
are not intended for enforcement unless specifically referenced
in the adopting ordinance.
I01.3.4 MAINTENANCE All buildings or structures, both
existin~ and new, and all parts thereo?, shall be maintained in a
safe and sanitary condition. All devices or safeguards which are
required by this Code in a building when erected, altered, or
repaired, shall be maintained in good working order. The owner~
or his designated agent, shall be responsible for the maintenance
of buildings and structures.
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IO1.4-BUILDIN8 DEPARTMENT
There is hereby established a department to be called
Building Department and the person in charge shall be known
the Building Official.
the
as
101.4.1 BUILDIN8 O~FICI~I_ QUALIFICATION8 The Building
Official shall have at least 10 years experience or equivalent,
as an architect, engineer, construction inspector, contractor~ or
superintendent of construction, or any combination of these, for
5 years of which he shall have been in responsible charge of
work. He shall be appointed by the applicable governing body.
He shall not be removed from office except for cause after full
opportunity has been given him to be heard on specific charges
before such applicable governing body. The Building Official
shall be certified by either the Building Official's Association
of Florida, Southern Building Code Congress International,
Council of American Building Officials or Florida Board of Codes
and Standards as a Building Official, within 12 months of
appointment.
101.4.~ INBPECTOR QUALIFICATION8 The Building Official, with
the approval of the applicable governing body, may appoint such
number or,officers, inspectors, assistants and other employees as
shall be authorized from time to time. A person shall not be
appointed as inspector of construction who has not had at least 5
years experience as a building inspector, engineer, architect,
supe~intentent, foreman or competent mechanic in charge of
construction.
The inspector appointed shall be~ within 12 months of
appointment, certified by either the Building Officials
Association of Florida, Southern Building Code Congress
International, Council of American Building Officials or Florida
Board of Codes and Standards as an inspector or be an Inspector-
Trainee who must be certified by either of the above
organizations within 5 years.
Building Inspector-Trainee is defined as a per,on 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 anO 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 form the
tax assessor and other agency departments regarding legal
descriptions and ownership of properties~ buildings~ and other
structures relative to inspections, installation, and
condemnation proceedings. Additionally performs related work as
required.
101.4.~ DEPUTY BUILDIN8 OFFICIAL The Building Official may
designate as his deputy an employee in the department who shall,
during the absence or disability of the Building Official,
exercise all the powers of the Building Official.
101.4.4 RESTRICTIONB ON EMP~_OYE~S An officer or employee
connected with the department, 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 system, or in the making o~ plans or of specifications
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thereof, unless he is the owner of such building. Such officer
or employee shall not engage in any other work which is
inconsistent with his duties or conflicts with the interests of
the department.
101.4.5 RECORD8 The Building Official shall keep, or cause to
be kept, a record of the business of the department. The records
of the department shall be open to public inspection.
101.4.6.1 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
liable, and is hereby relieved from all personal liability, for
any damage that may accrue to p~rson~ 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 omission of same in
the enforcement of any provision of this Code, shall be defended
by the Department of Law until the ~Inal termination of the
proceedings.
101.4.8.2 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.~.? ~PORT8
report covering
preceding year.
The Building Official shall annually submit a
the work of the Building Department during the
IOI.~-EXIOTIN8 BUILDING8
101.~.I 8ENERAL Alterations, repairs or rehabilitation wor~
may be made to any existing building without requiring the
building to comply with all the requirements of this Code
provided that the alteration~ repair or rehabilitation works
conforms to the requirements of this Code for new construction.
The Bui!din~ Official shall d~termine the extent to which the
existing syste~ shall shall be made to conform to the
requirement~ o~ this Code for n~w construction.
101o~.~ ~WANGE O~ OCCUPANCY if the occupancy classification
of an existing building i~ chanBed, the building shal~ be made to
conform to the intent of this Code as required by the Building
Official.
I01.~--~PECIAL HI~TORtO BUILD,NOS
Th~ provisions of this Code relating to the construction,
alteration, repair~ enlargement, restoration~ relocation or
moving of buildings or structures shall not be mandatory for
existing buildings or structures identified and classified by
State or local jurisdiction as an Historic Building when such
buildings or structures are judged by the Building Official to be
safe and in the public interest of health, ~afety and welfare
general regarding any proposed construction, alteration, repair,
enlargement, r~storation, relocation or moving of buildings
within fire di~trict~.
AND DUTI~80~ TW~ BU!LD~N8 OFFICIAL
I02.1-RZOHT O~ ENTRY
102.1.1 Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any
of the provisions of this Code, or ~henever the Building Official
has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building
or upon any premise~ 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 all
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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; and provided further, that
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.
If such entry is refused, the Building Official shall have
recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
102.1.~ 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 ~ontrol of any building or premises shall fail or
neglect, after proper request is made is herein provided, to
promptly permit ~ntry therein by the Building Official for the
purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this Code.
£
!O~.~-~TOP WORK ORDER8
Upon notice f~om ~h~ Building Officiml, work on any system that
is being done contrary to the provisions of this Code or in a
dangerous or unsaf~ ~ann~r~ mhall immediately cease. Such notice
shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the
property~ or to hi~ agent, or to the person doing the work, or
posted on the job property in a conspicuous place, and shall
state the conditions under which work may be resumed. Where an
emergency exiets 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.
10~.~-REVOCAT~DN OF PERMIT8
10~.~.I ~REPRESENTAT~ON OF APPLICATION The Building
Official ~ay revok~ 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 plan~ on which the permit or approval was based.
!0~.~.8 VIOLATION OF CODE PROVI8~ON8 The Building Official
may revoke a per~it upon ~etermina~ion by the Building Official
that the construction, erection, alteration, repair, moving or
demolition of the bui!di~g for which the permit was issued is in
violation o~, or not i~ conformity with~ the provisions of this
Ail buildings or structures which are unsafe, unsanitary~ or not
provided with adequate egress, or which constitute a fire hazard
or are otherwise dangerous to human life, or which in relation to
existing use constitut~ a hazard to safety or health by reason of
inadequate mainte~ance~ dilapidation, obsolescence, or
abandonment are severally in contemplation of this section,
unsafe buildings. All such u~safe buildings 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 building
or structure or portion thereof to be unsafe, as set forth in
this Code he shall, i~ accordance with established procedure for
legal notices, give the owner, agent, or person in control of
such building or structure written notice stating the defects
thereof. This notice shall require the owner within a stated
time either to co~p!ete specified repairs or improvements, or to
demolish and remove the building or structure or portion thereof.
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10~.4.~ If necessary, such notice shall also require the
building, structure 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
IT8 USE OR OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN PROHIBITED BY THE BUILDING
repairs are made or demolition is completed. It shall be
unlawful for any person, firm or corporation or its officers,
agents, or other ~erYants~ to remove such notice without written
per~i~sio~ of the ~uitding Official, or for any person-to enter
the building except for the purpose of making the required
repairs or
10~.4o~ The ow~er, agent or person in control shall have the
righ~ to appeal fro~ ~he d~cision of the Building Official, as
provided herei~aft~r~ a~d to appear before the ~uildi~g Board of
Adjustments a~d AppeaI~ at a ~p~cified rise and place to show
cause why he ~houid ~ot co~oiy ~ith said notice.
I0~.4.~ ~n ca~ the own~r~ agent, or person in control cannot
be found wi%bin ~he ~tated ti~e li~it, or~ if such owner, agent,
or person i~ control shall fail~ neglect, or refu~e to comply
with notice to repair~ rehabilitate, or to demolish, and remove
said building or structure or portion thereof, the Building
Official~ after havi~g ascertained the cost, shall cause such
building or ~tructur~ or portion thereof~ to be demolished,
secured, or required to re~in vacant~
I0~.4.~ The oecision of the Building Official shall be final
in cases of emergency which, in his opinion, involve imminent
danger to human life or health or the property of others. He
shall promptly cause such building,, structure, or portion
thereof to b~ ~ade safe or cause its removal. For this purpose
he may a~ onc~ ~nter such ~tructure or land on which it stands,
or abutting land or s~ruo~ures, with such assistance and at such
cost as h~ ~ay deem ~eces~ary~ ~e ~ay order the vacation of
adjacent structures and may reouire the protection of the public
by approoria~e fe~c~ or such o~ner ~eans as may be necessary, and
for this purpose ~ay c~ose a ~uOiic or orivate way.
lO~.4~G Cos~ i~curr~d u~er !02.4.4 and 102.4.5 shall be
charged to the owner ~f th~ ~re~!~es involved, if the charges
are not ~aid. ~ithin a sixty, d~_.~ oe*~iod, following the billing
notificatio~ s~ by cer~ifled ~ail~ the owner of the premises
will be charged in the fo!iowi~g man~er:
!. The Buiidir~g Official shall report the abatement to the
governing body of thm ~uisa~ce by the Building Official and the
Qoverning body shall assess the mnsire cost of such vacation,
demolition, or re,ova! against the real property upon which
such cos~ was i~curred~ which assessment shall include but not
be limited to ali ad~i~istrative costs, postal expenses~
newspaper publication, an0 shall constitute a lien upon such
property superior to all others except taxes.
2. The Agency Clerk shall f~!e such lien in the County's
Official Record Book showing the nature of such lien, the
amount thereof a~d a~ accurate legal description of the
property, i~ciudi~g the street address, which lien shall be
effective from the date of ~iling and recite the names of all
persons notified and interested persons. Such lien shall bear
interest from dat~ of abatement of nuisance at the rate of 10
percent per a~num for individuals and !5 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 ~ay be enforced by the governing agency.
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102.5-RE~J~REM~NTS N~3T COVERED BY CODE
Any requirements ~ecessary for the strength, stability or
functioning o~ a~ existing or proposed building or structure, or
for the public safety~ health and general welfare~ not
specifically covered ~y this Code, shall be determined by the
Building Official~
IO~.~-A~TERNAT~ NAT~RtAL~ AND R~THOD8 (SEE ALSO ATTACHMENT NUMBER
The provisions of this Code are not i~tended to prevent the use
of any material ~r ~ethod of construction not specifically
prescribed by this Code~ provided a~y such alternate has been
approved by the Bui!di~g Official. The Building Official shall
approve a~y such alternate~ provided he finds that the alternate
for the purpose i~tended is at least the equivalent of that
prescribed in this Code in quality: strength, effectiveness, fire
resi~tance~ durability a~d safety. The Building Official shall
requir~ tha~ suf~i~i~nt ~¥idence or proof be submitted to
substantiate a~y claim ~ade regarding the alternate.
!0~. 1. ! Aoy i~di¥iduai~ partnership, firm, corporation or other
business organization that is the owner or lessee of property,,
who desires that work as described below be performed on said
owned or leased prop~rty, shall ~ake provisions for an applicant,
properly qualified u~der the laws and/or ordinances regulating
the c~rti~ication and licer~sin~ of contractors, owner-builder and
lessee-bui Id~ to ~{ le an ap~! icat io~ for and obtain the
required per, it fro~ the Building Official prior to commencing
work for the roi !owi~b:
I. Constructs erecs, eniarge, alter, move, remove, relocate,
demolish or change the occupancy of any building, or portion
R. !nstaii. re~iace~ or r~surfac~ roofing, or make repairs.
3. I~tal I or r~ l ace wi r~dows or doors including frames,
jalousie, stor~ w~r~ows or stoos, shutters, awnings, canopies~
o~ s~mZtar items.
4. Erect ~ ~o~ace ~e~ce~ wails~ sig~s~ or sign structures.
5. i~s~a~i or reoiace mas~s~ ~owers for television or radio
receivir~Q-~crai'~s:~i~.r~i~ a~)~er~na extending more than 10 ft above
the ias~ a~cno~'~ac~ -~sa~ eii ire dis~ ant e~as, flag poles,
exterior iigntin~ or ~ai~iar
6. Install sw~t~m~i~x?~ sooi~ ~aOing ~o01, o~ spas, above or below
ground~ 2 fC ~? ?cr~? ~ ~ ~ore tha~ 500 gallon capacity.
7. ~nstaii or r~oiaci~ ~;asoiin~ ~uel~ oil, bottled gas, oxygen,
nitrous oxide, ~ ~i~ilar liquid or gaseous storage ~anks,
pu~ps~ and reiat~d ~i~quipment~ above or below ground in a
capacity ~ ~or~ tha~ 5 ~ailons.
8. Construct, ~ep ! ace cr '~'~sur ~ace asphalt or co~cret e
driveways~ parking ~r~as, hardstands~ or sidewalks.
9. I~stall or replace docking ~oori~g facilities for private or
com~erclal ~ater craft ~ groir~s~ seawai Is~ jett irs, revet~ents~
or similar, structures amd facilities related thereto.
10. ~stall~ r~iac~ c~r relocate fire sprinkler, fire alarm,
s~oke dmteutio~ o~ si~ilar fire prevention and protection
systems a~d related ..~i~e~t or appurtenances.
!1~ Building Dmr~its ~ay ~ot be required for replacement or
repair work havi~ value of less than Sl,O00. O0, providing
however that such work wi i ~ not effect the structural
int~grity~ firm rat ir~g,
~x~ access or egress requirements or
violate a~y other urovision of this Code. In the case
roofing repairs -~ ~r~it ~ay no~ be required for work work
having a value of !ess thar~
!0~. ~.~ ~ORK AUT~OR!I~D ~7 ~neral D~rmit shall carry with it
the right ~o install i~: the oer~ittmd buiidimg or structure, or
part thereof, he~i~g ~oara~us~ elevators, sidewalk elevators,
vautts~ chutes~ ccai ho!m~ ii~ts, cranes, derricks, stea~ power
boilers~ steam, oit~ gas or vapor engines~ provided the same are
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shown on the drawings a~O set Forth in the specifications filed
with the applica~ior~ for the permit~: but where these are not
shown oN the drawings and covered by the specifications submitted
with the app!icatic~ ~p~ci~t permit or revision thereto may be
required.
!03~I~ ~NFORM~TSON R~QUIR~ Each application for a per, it,
with the r~quir~d f~e~ ~hall ~e filed with the ~uilding Official
on a for~ furnished f~r ~hat purpose, and ~hali contain a general
description of th~ proposed work and its location. The
applicatio~ snail be ~ig~ed by the owner~ or his authorized
agent. The applicati~ shall indicate the proposed occupancy of
all parts of the building and of that portion of the site~or lot,
co~tain ~uch o~e~ ~r~for~atioo as may be required by the Building
Official.
103.~4 ?~ CZ~'{~T~T~ON~ A~ application for a permit for any
proposed ~o~k shal! ~ dme~d to have been abandoned 6 months
after the date o~ i~ilim7 for the per~it~ unless before then a
pe~i~ is imsu~ Jr~e or ~ore ~xter, sions of ti~e for periods of
not ~ore than ~0 days ~ach ~ay be allowed by the Building
Official for the appi!cation~ provided the extension is requested
in writi~G a~d justifiab!~ cause is demonstrated.
lO~ot--DRAWlN88 AND SP~CATiC~N8
I0~.1 R~U~R~NT~ ~he~ required by the Building Official,
two or ~ore co~i~s of ~pecifications and of drawings drawn to
scale with sufficle~t clarity a~d detail to indicate the nature
and character of t~e ~o~k~ shall accompany the application for a
per, it. Such d?sw±~s ar~ specifications shall contain
infor~ation~ io the for~ of ~otes or otherwise, as to the quality
of ~aterials, where quatity is essential to conform with this
Code. Such information shall be epecific~ and this Code shall
not be cited as ~ whoi~ o~ in oart~ nor shall the term "legal" or
its equivalent be useo~ as ~ suOstitute for specific information.
!0~.~.~ ADD~T]?~AL DATA 'rh~ Building Official ~ay require
details, ~u~a~_o~i. :~??ss diaqrams~ an~ other da~a ~ecessary
to describe ~:he %~'~,~,,~.s,~:~r~ ~J~d i~asis of calculations and they
shall bear :~)~ -,':'~,~ ~ ...... c,r '~n~ ~erso~ responsible for the
design.
~, Ali ~-- _::~< and accompanying data
shall beam tn~ c..?.:~-~.~ .~i:r~atur,e~ arid a'ddress of the designer.
!03.~.~ ~ursu:r:: ~o Chanter 471 F.S. and Chapter 481 F.S.
said designer sna~i c~ ~ither a state rmgistered architect or a
state registereo ~n5i~iemr ~or ~o be exempt therefrom) and shall
perform only ~ho~ ~rvic~s ~hich he is authorized by law to
perform.
10~.~.~.~ D~n,xi~ Y~:~':h~r that this code shall not be
construed to cre,~n: ~:r::, ~:~oioyee of an architect or engineer
fro~ acting ib a~si~ z<-_;...c~.-.:~ ,.~der the i~struction, control, or
supervision o~ t~ ~rch~c~ c? e~gineer~ or prevent any person
from acting as a core,factor i~ the execution of work designed by
ail buildings shaii {~d±~ate how ~equired structural and fire
resistive integrity ~iii be maintained where a penetration of a
required fire resistant ~ai:~ floor or ~artition will be made for
electrical, ~ecnanicai~ jlu~bing and communication conduits,
pipes and systems a?~d also Ir~Ica~e in sufficient detail how the
~ire integrity ~iI ~ ~aimtaineo wher~ requi~ed fire resistant
floors intersect the ~xterior walls~
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103.2.~ SITE DRAWIN88 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 registered surveyor.
103.3-EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENT8
103.3.1 ~LAN 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 requirements of this Oode
and all other pertinent laws or ordinances.
103.3.2 AFFID~IT8 The* Building Official may accept a sworn
affidavit from a registered architect or engineer stating that
the plans submitted conform to the laws as to egress, type of
construction and general arrangement and if accompanied by
drawings showing the structural design~ and by a statement that
the plans and design conform to the requirements of this Code as
to strength, stresses, strains, loads and stability, 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 structure
a certification that the structure has been erected in accordance
with the requirements of this 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.
103.4-IS~UIN~ PERMIT8
103.4.1 A~TION ON PERMIT8 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 REFU8AL TO ISSU~ PERMIT If the application for a
permit and 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.
103.4.3 SPECIAL FOUNDATION PERMIT When application for permit
to erect or enlarge a building has been filed,, the Building
Official may, at his discretion~ issue a special permit for the
foundation of such building.
103~4.4 PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY A permit shall not be given by
the Building Official for the construction of any building, or
for the alteration of any building where said building is to be
changed and such change will affect the exterior walls, bays,
balconies, or other appendages or projections fronting on any
street, alley or public lane, or for the placing on any lot or
premises of any building or structure removed from another lot or
premises~ unless the applicant has made application at the office
of the Director of Public Works for the lines of the public
street o~ which he proposes to build, erect or locate said
building; and it shall be the duty of the Building Official to
see that the street lines are not encroached upon except as
provided for in Chapter ~2.
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103.5-QUALIFICATION OF APPLICANT
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 existin~ except that a
sole owner may make application for permit and supervise the work
in connection with the construction, maintenance, alterations, or
repairs of a single family or two family residence for his 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. Such licensed
contractor or sole owner shall be held responsible t'o the
Buildin§ Official for: the proper supervision and conduct of ail
work covered thereby.
An owner or tenant of any building leasehold may make application
for Permit to repair or remodel any building when non-structural
work is involved not to exceed $5,000.00 in value within any 12
month period.
I03. S=CONDXTION8 OF THE P~MIT
103oG. 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 violate, cancel~ alter~ or set aside any of the
provisions of this Code~ nor shall such issuance of a permit
prevent ~he Building Official from thereafter requiring a
correction of errors in plans or in construction, or of violation
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 afte~ 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, provided the extension is requested in writing and
justifiable cause is demonstrated, and such extensions shall be
in writing by the Building Official.
10~.6.~ SPECIAL INSPECTOR On new buildings or additions
Type I or Type II construction, on all major structural
alterations, on concrete work where the design is based on f'c in
excess of 3~000 pounds per sq in, and on buildings of area
greater than 20,000 sq ft on buildings more than 2 stories in
height, and on buildings and structures off unusual design or
methods of construction, the Building Official may requir8 the
owner to employ a special inspector for the inspection of the
structural framework and such special inspector shall be present
at all ti~es that work is in progress on the structural frame.
The Building Official may require a special inspector on pile
driving. (Florida State Statute 553 requires a special inspector
under certain circumstances.)
Such special inspector shall be a registered architect or
engineer, or an employee of either, or any other competent person
or agency whose qualifications are approved by the Building
Official who shall be responsible for the control of the
materials and ~ethods of construction. He shall be responsible
for compliance with this Code and shall submit weekly progress
reports of daily inspections to the Building Official.
At the completion of the construction work or project, the
special inspector shall submit a certificate of compliance to the
Building Official~ stating that the work was done in compliance
with this Oode and in accordance with the permitted drawings; and
his duties shall end with the submission of such certificate.
Final inspection shall be made by the Building Official before a
Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
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In lieu of the above, the Building Official may accept a written
certification by the designing architect or engineer that he has
full supervision of the construction; and in additiom the
Building Official may require that the supervising architect or
engineer provide testing laboratory reports as to welding,
concrete strength, etc.~ from a recognized and approved testing
laboratory or similar facility. Upon completion the Building
Official may require that the designing architect or engineer
submit a certificate of compliance, stating that ail work was
done in accordance with this Code and the permitted drawings.
103. G.~ ;N_AN8 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 r~turned 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.
10~.7~E8
!03o?ol P~SORIBED FEE8 A permit shall not be issued until
the f~es 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.?.~ WORN COMMENCIN8 BEFORE PERMIT ISSUANCE If any person
commences any work on a building or structure before obtaining
the necessary permit, he shall be subject to a penalty of double
the permit fee.
103.7.3 ~CCOUNTINEt 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.
I03.7.4 SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEE8 On all building, structures~
or alterations requiring a building permit as set forth in
Section 103.1, a fee shall be paid as required at the ti~e of
filing application, in accordance with the fee schedule
established by the governing authority.
A reinspection fee of $10.00 may be charged for each reinspection
made due to the rejection of work, or due to the fact that work
was not ready at the time specified in the request for
inspection, or failure to call for inspection. Payment of such
fee must be made prior to the reinspection.
Plan filing fee - 30% of estimated permit fee upon filing.
Deduct amount from actual fee if permit is obtained within 4
months from approval date~ if not, filing fee is not refu~dable~
Major working drawing review fee - $100.00 deducted from permit
fee if permit is obtained within 8 months from submission date.
Major change fee after plans are approved and permit issued -
$250~00 fee but in no case more than the original permit fee.
Major plan rechecking fee - 2nd and additional check lists - 10%
of permit fee for checking service each time rechecked.
10~.7.~ BUILDIN8 PERMIT VALUATION8 If~ in the opinion of the
Building Official, the valuation of building~ alteration~ or
structure appears to be underestimated on the application, permit
shall be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimated
cost to meet the approval of the Building Official. Permit
valuations shall include total cost, such as plumbing,
electrical~ mechanical equipment and other systems.
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103.8- INSPEOT I ON8
103.8.1 EXISTIN8 BUILDIN8 Before issuing a permit the
Building Official may examine or cause to be examined any
building for which an application has been received for permit to
enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy.
He shall inspect all buildings and structures, 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 ail violations of this Code.
103.8.~ MANUFAOTURER8 AND FABRICATORS When deemed 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 inspection and of all violations of this Code.
103.8.3 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 INSPECTION8 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 building
or structure upon completion, prior to the issuance of the
Certificate of Occupancy.
103o8.~ POSTIN8 OF PERMIT Work requiring a building permit
shall not commence until the permit holder or his agent posts the
building permit card in a conspicuous place on the premises. The
permit shall be protected from the weather and located in such
position as to allow the Building Official to conveniently make
the required entries thereon. This permit card shall be
maintained in such position by the permit holder until the
Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the Building Official.
103.8.6 REQUIRED IN8PECTIONS The Building Official upon
notification from the permit holder or his agent, shall make the
following inspections of buildings 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. Foundatio~ Inspection: To be made after trenches are
excavated and forms erected.
e. Frame Inspection: To be made after the roof, ~11 framing
fireblocking and bracing is in place, all concealing wiring,
all pipes, chimneys, ducts and vents are complete.
~. Final Inspection: To be made after the building is
completed and ready for occupancy.
103.8.7 WRITTEN APPROVAL Work shall not be done on any part
of a building or structure 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 eac~ of the
foregoing three inspections.
10~.8.8 REINFORCIN8 8TEEL AND STRUCTURAL FRAMES Reinforcing
steel or steuctural frame work of any part of any building or
structure shall not be covered or concealed without first
obtaining the approval of the Building Official.
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103,8.9 PLASTER FIRE PROTECTION In all buildings where
plaster is used for fire protection purposes, the permit holder
or his agent shall notify the Building Official after all lathing
and backing is in place. Plaster shall not be applied until the
approval of the Building Official has been received.
IO~9-CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
103.9.1 BUILDING OCCUPANCY A new building shall not be
occupied or a change made in occupancy or the nature or the use
of a building or part of a building until after the .Building
Official has issued a certificate of occupancy. Said certificate
shall not be iSsued until all required fire protection systems
have been tested and approved.
103.9o~ ISSUING CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY Upon completion of a
building erected in accordance with the permitted plans, and
after the final inspection the Building Official shall issue a
certificate of occupancy stating the nature of the occupancy
permitted.
103.9~ TEMPORARY. OR PARTIAL OCCUPANCY A temporary or partial
certificate of occupancy may be issued for a portion or portions
of a building which may safely be occupied prior to final
completion of the building.
103.9.4 EXXGTIN8 BUILDING CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY A
certificate of occupancy for any existing building may be
'obtained by applying to the Building Official and supplying the
information and data necessary to determine compliance with this
Code for the occupancy intended. Where necessary, in the opinion
of the Building Official, two sets of detailed drawings, or a
general inspection, or both, may be required. When, upon
examination and inspection, it is found that the building
conforms to the provisions of this Code for such occupancy, a
certificate of occupancy shall be issued.
I03.10-~LOOR LOAD8
IO~.10.1 OCCUPANCY An existing or new building shall not be
occupied for any purpose which will cause the floors thereof to
be loaded beyond their safe capacity. The Building Official may
permit occupancy of a building for mercantile, commercial or
industrial purposes, by a specific business, when he is satisfied
that such capacity will not thereby be exceeded.
10~.i0.~ STORAGE AND ~ACTORY-~NDUGTRIAL 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 e~ploy a
registered 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 ~afe
allowable floor load on each floor in pounds per sq ft uniformly
distributed. The computations and affidavits shall be filed as a
per~anent record of the Building Department.
10~.10.3 LOADS IN EXCEG~ OF CAPACITY The owner
place, or permit to be placed, on any floor of a
greater load than the safe load so determined.
shall not
building a
104-'FE~TS
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.
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lOS-BOARD OF ADSUSTNENT8 AND APPEAL8
lOS. I-APPOINTMENT
There is hereby established a board to be called the Board of
Adjustments and Appeals, which shall consist of at least five
members~ The said Board shall be appointed by the applicable
governing body.
105.2~I 8ENERAL 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 building or structure, or when it is claimed that
the provisions off this Code do not apply, or that any equally
good or more desirable form of installation can be employed in
any ~p~cific ca~e, 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 s~ructupe! or his duly authorized agent, may appeal
from th~ decision of the Building Official to the Board of
Adjustments and Appeals. Notice of appeal shall be in writing
and ~il~d within 90 days after the decision is rendered by the
Building Official. Appeals shall be on forms provided by the
Bui!di~g Official.
105.~.~ UNSAFE OR DAN8EROU8 BUILDINSS In case of a building
or structure which, in the opinion of the Building Official, is
unsafe or dangerous, the Building Official may, in his order,
limit the time for such appeal to a shorter period. Such
limitation shall be in writing to either the owner, applicant,
agent, or representative as the case may be.
IO~.~-DEOISION8
105.3~1 VARIANOE8 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.
I05.3.~ AOT~ON The Board of Adjustments and Appeals, shall,
in every ~as~ reach a decision without unreasonable and
u~nece~sary delay~ 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 thi~ Code, the Building Official shall immediately take action
in accordance with such decision.
105.3~ ~EC~8ION~ ARE FINAL Every decision of the Board of
Adjustments shall be final. Appeals from the decisions of the
Board may be taken by a writ of certiorari to a court of
competent jurisdiction~
105~4~BOARD MEMBERS AND PROCEDURE~
105.4~1 SECRETARY OF BOARD The Building Official shall act as
Secretary of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals and shall make
a detailed record of ail its proceedings, which shall set forth
the reasons for its decisions, the vote of each member, the
absence of a member, a~d any failure of a member to vote.
I05.4.~ PRO~EDURE The Board shall
regdlations for its own procedure not
provisions of this Code.
establish rules and
inconsistent with the
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!06-VALIDITY
If any section, subsection, ~entence, clause~ or phrase of this
Code is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision
~hall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
Code.
IO?-VIOLATION8 AND PENALTIES
Any contractor, person, firm~ corporation o~ 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 50 dollar~ nor more than 500 dollars, or by imprisonment not
exceeding 6 months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
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CHAPTER ~
DEFINITIONS
~02-DEFINITION8 - SUBSTITUTE OR ADD THE FOLLOWINS!
AS~NCY - means same as applicable governing body.
BA8EMENT -- that portion of a building between floor and ceiling
located so the vertical distance from grade to the floor below is
equal to or less than the vertical distance from grade to
ceiling.
COVERED ~LL BUILDIN8 - a single building three stories or less
in height enclosing a number of tenants and occupancies, such as
anchor stores, retail, drinking and dining establishments,
entertainment and amusement facilities, offices and other similar
uses wherein two or more tenants have a main entrance into owe or
more malls.
FIRE RE~ISTA~E OR FIRE ~ESISTANCE RATIN8 - the period of time a
building or building component maintains the ability to confine a
fire or continueB to perform a given structural function or both
as determined by tests prescribed in 1001.1.
FLO0~ 8RA~ - minimum floor grade for residential building to
be inches above sidewalk or crown of road
grade~ commercial or industrial building to be
inches above the sidewalk or crown of road grade, unless
satisfactory drainage, natural, or mechanical is provided.
Mandatory flood plain, Coastal Zone Protection Act of 1958, South
Florida Water Management District elevation, or septic tank
requirements, whichever is higher, ~ust be adhered to.
80VERNIN8 BODY - means same as Applicable Governing Body.
MARQUEE - means a permanent roofed structure attached
supported by the building.
t o and
~Z[ANINE - one or more intermediate levels between the floor and
ceiling of a ~tory. See 402.2.3.
NONCOMBUSTibLE ~UILDIN8 MATERIAL - a material which, mee~s either
of the following requirements:
Materials which pass the test procedure, set forth in ASTM E
2. ~aterial~ having a structural base of noncombustible
materials as defined in 1, with a surfacing not more than 1/8-
in thick which has a flamespread rating not greater than 50
when t~sted in accordance with ASTM E 84.
The term noncombustible does not apply to the flamespread
characteristics of interior finish or trim materials. A material
shall not be classed as noncombustible which is subject to
increase in combustiblility or flamespread rating beyond the
limits herein established through the effects of age, moisture or
other atmospheric conditions.
OPENIN8 - an aperture in a wail, partition, floor, ceiling, or a
rOOf.
EXAMPLE: window, door, shaft, duct corridor~ stairs, skylight.
SCUPPER - an opening in a wall or parapet that allows water to
drain from a roof.
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CHAPTER 4
CLASSIFICATION OF BUILDING BY OCCUPANCY
403-MIXED OCCUPANCY SEPARATION
403. i-GENERAL - ADD SUB8ECTION
40~.1.~ The following occupancies need not be separated from the
uses to which they are accessoryt
1. Assembly rooms having a floor area of not over 750 sq. ft.
2o Administrative and clerical offices and similar rooms
which~ in the aggregate, do not exceed 25% of the floor area of
the major use when not related to Group H occupancies.
3. Rooms or spaces used for customary storage of nonhazardous
materials in Group A - Assembly~ Group B - Business, Group E -
Educational~ Group F -Factory-Industrial, Group M -- Mercantile,
and Group R - Residential, which in aggregate do not exceed
one-third of the major occupancy floor area in which they are
located.
TABLE 40~oI-AMEND A8 FOLLOWSf
OCCUPANCY SEPARATION REQUIRENENTS
Large Assembly
Small Assembly ...................
Educational
Factory-Industrial
Hazardous (Note I)
Institutional
Mercant i 1 e
Resident ial
Storage (Note 1)
AUtomobile Parkin~ Structures
hour
hour
hour
hour
hour
hour
hour
hour
hour
hour
hour
1. If ~aterial being stored is hazardous in accordance with
Section 408 and creates more of a hazard than the display, the
fire resistance separation shall be increased to 4 hours.
40~.~-$~PA~ATION BETWEEN TOWNHOUSE8 - 8UBSTITUT£ T~ FOLLOWINS~
Eacb townhouse-shall be considered a separate building and shall
be separated from adjoining townhouses by the use of separate
exterior wali~ ~eeting there requirements of Table 600 for zero
clearance from property lines as required for the type of
construction, or by a party wall, or when not more than three
stories in height, may be separated by a single wall meeting the
following requirements:
!. Such wall ~hall provide not less than a 2-hour fire
resistance rating. Plumbing, piping, ducts, electrical or other
building services shall not be installed within or through the
2-hour wall.
2~ Such wall shall be continuous from the foundation to the
underside of the roof sheathing. The roof sheathing shall be of
noncombustible ~aterial or exterior grade fire retardant
treated wood, or one layer of 5/8 in Type X gypsum wallboard
attached to the underside of the roof decking, for not less
than a 4 ft. width on each side of such wall.
3. Each dwelling unit sharing such wall shall be designed and
co~structed to maintain its structural integrity independent of
the unit on the opposite side of the wall.
EXCEPT~ON~ Said wall may be penetrated by roof and floor
structural members provided that the fire resistance caring
and the structural integrity of the wall is ~aintained.
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406-EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCY - GROUP E
406.2-SPECIAL PROTECTIVE REQUIREMENT8
40G.~,1 - ADD SUBSECTIONg
The following references to other protective requirements, as set
forth in this Code, shall apply to all areas classified as Group
E occupancies.
I. Every heating appliance which produces an unprotected open
flame shall be prohibited.
2. Where permanent motion picture projectors using cellulose
nitrate film are installed~ booths shall be provided, as set
forth in 404.11.
3. Rooms used for day care nurseries, kindergarten or first
grade pupils shall not be located above or below the floor of
exit discharge. Rooms used for second grade pupils shall not be
located more than one story above the floor of exit discharge.
4. Rule~ ~d regulations governing child care facilities in
Palm Beach County~ Florida, adopted pursuant to Chapter 59-
1~98~ Special Acts, Laws of Florida as amended by Chapter77-
~20, Special Act~ Laws of Florida, with an effective date of
November l~ 1984~
4il=~SIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY - GROUP R
411.1-8COPE -ADD 8ECT~ON
411.1.3 See Section 506 for building more than four stories
height.
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CHAPTER ~
SPECIAL OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS
50~-SP~IAL PROVISION8 FOR GROUP B AND 8ROUP R HIGH RISE
BU~LDINSS
506.1-SCOPE
508.~.1 ~ BU~STITUT~ TH~ FOLLOWING~ The requirements of Section
506 shall apply-to ail buildings more than 4 stories or 50 ft i~
height. Such building shall be provided with an approved
automatic sprinkler system.
50~-SMOK~ ~T~OT~ON SYSTemS
50~.~1 - ADD SUBSECTION At least one approved smoke detector
suitable for the intended use shall be installed in:
1. Every mechanical equipment, electrical, transformer~
telephone equipment, elevator machine or similar room.
2. In every elevator lobby.
3. In the main return and exhaust air plenum of each air
conditioning system serving more than one story and located in
a serviceable area downstream of the last duct inlet.
4. Each connection to a vertical duct or riser serving two or
more stories from return air ducts or plenums or heating, and
air conditioning system, except that in Group R occupancies, an
smoke detector maybe used in each return air riser carrying not
~ore than 5000 cfm. and serving not more than 10 air inlet
openings.
5. See also 903.2' ~or smoke and fire detection systems.
506.9-AREA8 OF REFUSE (O0~PART~ENTATION) ALTERNATE - DELETE
506.11-ALTERNATES PERMITTED - AMEND A8 ~OLLOWSg
When a complete approved automatic sprinkler
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with 506.10 is provided, the following modifications of Code
requirements are acceptable:
1. Fixed tempered glass may be u~ed in lieu of operable panels
for smoke control purposes.
2. The manually operated fire alarm system required in the
compartmented buildings is not required.
3. Spandrel walls, eyebrows and compartmentation are not
required, however fire resistance of the floors and juncture of
exterior walls with each floor must be maintained.
4. Smokeproof enclosures may be omitted provided all required
stairways are equipped with a dampered relief opening or an
exhaust fan at the top and supplied mechanically with
sufficient air to a minimum of 2500 cu. ft. per minute, through
the relief opening while maintaining a minimum positive
pressure of 0.15 and a maximum of 0.50-in. water column
relative to atmospheric pressure with all doors closed.
Activation of the mechanical equipment shall be in accordance
with 1104.5~9.?.
5. Th~ required fire resistance rating of vertical shafts
other than stairway enclosures and elevator hoistways may be
reduced to 1-hour when sprinklerm are installed within the
shafts at alternate floors.
6~ in Type I construction the fire resistance of partitions,
columns, trusses~ girders, beams and floors may be reduced by
1-hour~ but no component or assembly shall be less than 1-hour.
508-ACCESSIBILITY ~OR THE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED - SUBSTITUTE THE
~OLLOWINS:
Buildings and structures shall be made accessible to the
physically handicapped in accordance with Chapter 553, Part V~
Florida Statute as amended and Section 508.1.
~08.1-REQUIRED NUMBER OF A~CESSIBL£ ELEMENT8 AND FACILITIES
Where parking spaces and loading zones are provided, the number
to be reserved for the handicapped shall be set forth in TABLE-
508.2 PARKING SPACES AND PASSENGER LOADING ZONES FOR HANDICAPPED.
TABL~ 508.~
PARKIN8 SPAC~ AND PASSENGER LOAD!N8 ZONE8 FOR
HANDICAPPED
up to 25
26 to 50
51 to 75
76 to 100
I01 to !50
151 to 200
201 to 300
301 to 400
401 to 500
501 to 1000
over I000
R~quired Number to be
R~served for Handicapped
1
2
3
4
5
8
9
2% of Total
20 Picts 1 For Each I00 Over 1000
CHAPTER 7
FIRE PROTECTION REQUIRE~NT8
?O~-PROTECTION OF WALL OPENINSS
?03.~-PROTECTtON O~ OPENINGS ZN INTERIOR WALLB
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?03.3.4 - SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOWINSi
Fire dampers are not required under the following conditions:
1. In buildings which do not require protected floor openings.
2. In duct systems serving only one floor and used only for
exhaust of air to the outside and not penetrating a wall or
partition having a required fire resistance rating of 2 hours
or more or passing entirely through the enclosure for a
vertical shaft.
3. Where branch ducts connect to return risers in which the
air flow is upward and subducts at least 22-in long are carried
up inside the riser at each inlet.
4. See Standard Mechanical Code~ 510 for additional exce.ptions.
?06. I-GENERAL - SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOWINSi
Roof covering~ shall be divided into the classes defined below,
whose use within the Fire District shall be governed by the
requirements of 302.2~4~ All Class A, B and C roof coverings
shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E 108. In addition, fire
retardant treated wood roof coverings shall be tested in with
ASTM D 2898. All roof coverings shall be installed in accordance
with the Palm Beach County-wide Standard for the Installation of
Roof Coverings and other approved nationally recognized standards.
?Il-GUTTER8 AND LEADER~
Gutters and leaders placed on the outside of buildings other than
one or two-family dwellings, private garages, or buildings of
type VI construction, shall be of noncombustible material. See
1406 for parapet wall relief opening requirements and See the
Standard Plumbing Code for the sizing of interior leaders and
downspouts.
CHAPTER 9
SPRINKLERS, STANDPIPE8 AND ALARM SYSTEM8
901-SPRINKLER8
901.~-~ARAGE8 -'SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOW[NG~
Approved automatic sprinkler systems s~all be provided in the
following ~arages:
1. Enclosed parking garages more than 4 stories or 50-ft in
height or exceeding I0~000 sq ft per floor.
2. Repair garages 2 stories or ~ore high, and exceeding
10~000 ~q ft. in a single floor area located below another
occupancy.
~ One story repair garages exceeding 15,000 sq ft.
4. Basement or subbasement garages 5000 sq ft in area or repair
garages in a cellar exceeding 2500 sq ft.
5~ Garages used for the storage of commercial trucks and having
an area exceeding 5000 sq ft~
6. Bus garages when used as passenger terminals for 4 or
more buses or when used for bus storage or loading of 4 or
more buses~
901.?-OTHER OCCUPANCY SPRINKLER REQUIREMENTS
901.?.2-GROUP I RESTRAINED - DELETE
B~)I.?.~ Group A - Large Assembly Occupancy
90I.?.3.2.1-Sroup A Small A~se~bly Occupancy - ADD SECTION
An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in all
small assembly occupancies having a capacity of 300 persons or
more~ except churches, based on the minimum occupancy content in
TABLE-iI05. 1~ MINIMUM OCCUPANT CONTENT.
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CHAPTER 10
FIRE RESISTANCE STANDARD FOR MATERIAL8 AND CONSTRUCTION
tO04-~ALCULATED FIRE RESISTANCE - ADD SECTIONI
1004.~' Appendix "P" is hereby made part of this code together
with the modification contained herein.
P-3108.24 - SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOWINS~
TABLE P - ~108.~A
T!~4E ASSIGNED TO WALLBOARD MEMBRANE81~
~EB~R~PT~ON OF FINISH TI~E IN MINUTE8
1/8 in. fiberboard
3/8 in. plywood bonded with exterior glue
15/38 in. plywood bonded with exterior glue
19/38 in. plywood bonded with exterior glue
3/8 in. gypsum wallboard
1/2 in. gypsum wallboard
5/8 in. gypsum wallboard
1/2 in. type X gypsum wallboard
5/8 in. type X gypsum wallboard
double 3/8 in. gypsum wallboard
1/2 + 3/8 i~. gypsum wallboard
double 1/2 in. gypsum wallboard
5
5
10
15
10
15
30
~5
40
25
40
1. The~e values apply only when framing members are spaced 16 in oc.
2. On ~ood framed walls, gypsum membrane board shall be installed
with ~he long dimension parallel to framing members with ail
joints finished.
3. On wood frm~ed floor/ceiling assemblies, gypsu~ board shall be
instal!~d with the long dimmnsion perpendicular to framing
member~ and ~hall have all joints finished.
iO04. i.~-TA~LE P-3iO~.~C - SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOWINS~
TABL~ P-3108.~C
M~BRANE! ON EXTERIOR FACE OF WOOD STUD WALL8
8h~a~hi~ P~pep ~xt~rior Finish
5/8 in.T&G lumb~r
5/16 in. exterior glue
plywood
1/2 in. gypsum wallboard
5/8 in. gypsum wallboard
1/2 in. fiberboard
Sheathing paper
Lumber siding
Wood shingles & shakes
1/4 in plyw. ext.type
1/4 in hardboard
Metal siding Stucco
on metal lath
~sonry veneer
None
3/8 in. exterior plywood
1. Any combination of sheathing, paper and exterior finish listed
~ay be used.
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IO04.1.4-TABLE P--3108.~D - SUBSTITUT£ THE FOLLOWINSI
TABLE P-3108.~D
FLOORIN8 OR ROOFIN8 OVER WOOD FRAMIN81
Roof Deck
Finish Flooring or
Reroofing
Floor Wood
15/32 in. plywd.
or 11/16 in.
T&G softwood
Hardwood or softwood
flooring on building
paper. Resilient
flooring, parquet
floor felted-
synthetic-fiber floor
coverings, carpeting, or
ceramic tile on 3/8 in.-
thick panel-type
underlay. Ceramic tile
on 1 1/4 in. mortar bed.
Roof Wood
15/32 in. plywd.
or 11/16 in.
T&G softwood
Finish roofing
material with or
without insula-
tion.
1. This table applies only to wood joist construction but is not
applicable to wood truss construction.
CHAPTER 11
MEANS O~= ESRESS
II03-ARRANGEMENT 'AND NUMBER OF EXIT8
II03.~-MIN~MUM NUMBER OF EXIT8
1103.2.3.4 - ADD EXCEPTIONt In Group S occupancies, one story
only, and having a floor area less than 2500 sq ft and a travel
distance to an exit not exceeding 50 ft.
. EXCEPTIONi In storage spaces, such as mini-warehouses, which
meet all of the following requirements, overhead doors may be
used in lieu of side swinging as required in 1114.1.1.
1. Spaces shall have a maximum floor area of 200 sq ft.
2. Buildings and grounds are continuously supervised.
3. Space is for dead storage only, occupancy of any other
type is not permitted.
II04-SPECIAL EXIT REQUIREMENT8
II04.~-8MOKEPROOF ENCLOSURE8
1104.5o9.~ - AMEND AS FOLLOWS~ The vestibule ceiling shall be at
least 20 in higher than the door opening into the vestibule to
serve as a smoke and heat trap and to provide a~ upward moving
air column. The ~O-in h~ight requirement may be reduced
proportionally if the minimum vestibule size described in
1104.5.9.2 is enlarged so as to maintain the same volume in the
smoke trap area above the door. In any case minimum ceiling
height shal*l not be less than 7 ft 6 in.
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II06-EXIT ENOLOSURE8
llO6.2-EXTERIOR EXITWAY STAIRS
1106.2.9 - ADD SECTION All required exterior exitway stairways
shall be located completely outside the perimeter wails of the
building.
111~--STAIRWAY CON8TRUCTION*
111~.3-TREAD8 AND RISER8
111~.3.~ - AMEND A8 FOLLOW~ Treads shall be of uniform width
and risers of uniform height in any stairway between two floors.
lll4-DOORS
Ill4.1-GENERAL
1114.1.1 - AMEND A~ FOLLOWSm Egress doors used as an exit door
shall provide a clear opening of not less than 32-i~ wide and 6
ft 8 in high. The maximum leaf width of the door shall not exceed
48 in. Egress doors used in the exit access shall provide a clear
opening of not less than 29-in wide and 6 ft 8 in high. Egress
doors shall be side swinging type doors requiring a force of not
more than 50 lb applied to the latch stile to fully open the
door.
EXCEPTIONI Doors ~ithin a d~elling or dwelling unit need
not be side swinging type~ unless such doors open onto common
corridors~ common balconies or are required exits.
1114.1.~ - AMEND AS FOLLOW8~ Every room or tenant space which is
occupied by more than 50 people or in which the travel distance
from the most re~ote point to the entrance to the exit access
exceeds 75 ft shall have not less than two egress doors located
remote from each othe~ and shall be so arranged and constructed
to provide direct access in separate directions from any point in
the area served and to minimize the possibility that both may be
blocked by an~ one ~ire or other emergency condition. Doors
serving a room having an occupant load of 50 people or more shall
swing in the direction o~ exit travel. In rpoms or tenant spaces
not meeting these conditions, only one egress door is required
and it may swing into the room or tenant space.
111~-RAMPS
IllS. I--GENERAL
1115.1.~ - ANEND A8 FOLLOWS~ Where changes in elevations exist in
access corridors~ exits and exit outlets, ramps shall be used
when the difference in elevation is less than 21 in.
1lIS-EXIT ILLUMINATION AND 8IGNS
lllS. 2-EXI'T 8IGN8
111~.~.1 - AMEND A8 FOLLOWS~ All required exits shall be equipped
with an approved exit sign in all occupancies except individual
dwelling units.
II~I-SUARDRAIL8 - AMEND AS FOLLOWS:
A guardrail is a~veptical protective barrier, not less than 42 in
in height. Open guardrails shall have rails or ornamental pattern
such that a sphere~ 6 in in diameter cannot pass through any
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opening. A bottom rail or curb shall be provided that will reject
the passage of a sphere 2 iH in diameter. Construction of
guardrails shall be adequate in strength, durability and
attachment for its purposes as prescribed in Chapter 12.
EXC~PTIONSI
1. In Group F - Factory Industrial and Group - S Sto~age
occupancies not accessible to the public, open guardrails shall
have intermediate rails or ornamental pattern such that a
sphere 12 in in diameter cannot pass through any opening.
2. Guardrails need not be provided on the loading side of
loading docks.
3. 8uardpails within dwelling units shall be not less than 36
in in height.
4. Guardrails on a balcony immediately in front of the first
row of fixed seats and which are not at the end of an aisle may
be 26in in height. Guardrails at the front edge of a balcony,
loge or gallery where the aisle terminates shall be 42 in in
height.
5. A guardrail shall not be required at the front of any
stage.
CHAPTER 12
MINIMUM DESISN LOADS
LOADS
120~.6-ROOF LIVE LOAD8
1~0~.6.1 - AMEND AS FOLLOWS: The design roof live loads shall
take into account the effects of occupancy and water but shall
not be less than the minimum roof live loads as set forth in
TABLE-1203.6 MINIMUM ROOF LIVE LOAD, as amended.
TABLE 1203~6 - AMEND A8 FOLLOWSi
TABLE 1205.6
MINIMUM ROOF LIVE LOAD
(Pound~ pe~ ~quare foot of horizontal projection)
Roof
Tributary Loaded Areas in
Square Feet For Any
Structural Member
Flat or rise less than 4-in.
per ft
Arch or dome with rise less than
1/8 of span
0 ~o ~00
201 to 600 Over 600
30 24 18
Rise 4-in. per ft to less
than 12-in. per ft
Arch or dome with rise 1/8
of span to less than 3/8
of span
24 21 18
Rise 12-in. per ft and greater
Arch or dome with rise 3/8
of span or greater
18 18 18
Awnings except cloth covered 5 ~ 5
Greenhouses, lath houses and 10 10 10
a~ricultural buildings
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CHAPTER 13
FOUNDATIONS
1302-FOOTIN88 AND FOUNDATION8
1302.~-BEARING CAPACXTY OF SOIL - AMEND A8 FOLLOWSi
130~=~.1 Ptai~ Concrete Masonry or Timber Footings. Footings
shall be so that allow 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.
130~.~.~ Quemtionable ~oil~. Wh~re the bea~ing 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.
Examinations of subsoil conditions shall be made in accordance
with this section 130~.~.8 at the e~pense of the owner.
1302.~.8 Soil Test~. All soil ~ests as required in 1302.2~2
shall be made in accordance with this section. Tests shall be
certified by an engineer so registered in the State of Florida.
Th~ certification shall bear the signature and seal of the
engineer certifying the test.
130~.~.8.1 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.
130~.~.~.~ All soil tests shall contain the following minimum
information:
1. Standard 15 ft penetration test to determine basic soil
bearing capacity as required in TABLE-1302.2.9.4 shall be done
in accordance with ASTM-D-1586 or ASTM-D-3441.
2. Soil profiles of the supplemental 10 ft augers as required
in TABLE-t302.2.8.4 MINIMUM FREQUENCY OF SOIL TESTS, in order
to verify uniformity of materials.
3. The minimum safe bearing value of the soil.
4. If deleterious material must ( muck, silt, trash, etc.) be
removed, the report shall contain detailed specifications for
removal, disposai, classification of new fill material, test
control for backfilling and any other special requirements as
may be necessary.
5. If piling is recommended, it shall be so stated along with
the appropriate piling specifications.
6. Should additional fill be required with in the boundary of
the structure, specifications shall include the proper
clearing, grubbing, placement and compaction of new fill.
130~.~.9.3 Frequency Of T~sts. The frequency of tests shall be
in accordance with TABLE-!302.2.9.3 MINIMUM FREQUENCY OF SOIL TESTS.
TABLE-130~.2.9.3
MINIMUM FREQUENCY OF SOIL TE~TS1
TYPE LOT 10 FT AUGER~ 15 FT PENETRATION
Residential4isolated 3 12
4
2
Residential up to 5 adjacent
Residential over 5 adjacent5
All others6
every 3rd3
I every 4th3
I. Frequency of test per lot unless otherwise stated.
2. Located at each corner as remote as possible from each other
and within 4 ft of building line.
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3. Located at the approximate center of the structure
4. Residential includes 1~2 and 3 family dwellings.
5. Residential developments may test on a site basis with the
frequency to be determined by the engineer.
6~~ Testing will be determined by accepted engineering standards
and practice.
CHAPTER 14
MASONRY CONSTRUCTION
1401-SENERAL
1401.6wWATER STOP - ADD SECTIONJ
Where exterior hollow masonry units bear on a concrete surface, a
I 1/2 in recess or other effective water stop, as approved by the
Building Official, shall be provided to prevent water intrusion.
1406-PARAPET WALLS
1406.1~SENERAL
1406.1.4 - AMEND AS FOLLOWSJ
Where required for roof drainage, a scupper shall be placed level
with the roof surface in a wall or parapet. The scupper shall be
located as determined by the slope and the cont~ributing area of
the roof. The exterior faceing or lining of a scupper may be
metal and shall be the same as TABLE-Ii4.3.2 VALLEY AND FLASHING
MATERIAL of the Palm Beach Countywide Standard for the
Installation of Roof Coverings for the particular type of
covering specified for the building. For other type materials
follow manufactures specifications.
1406.1.4.1 A scupper shall be a minimum of 2 sq. in.
100 sq. in. of roof area. The minimum dimension of a
shall be 3 in.
for each
scupper
1406.1.4.2 When other means of drainage of overflow water is not
provided, overflow scuppers shall be placed in walls or parapets
not less than 2 in. nor more than 4 in. above the roof deck and
shall be located as close as practical to required vertical
leaders or downspouts or walls and parapets scuppers. An overflow
scupper shall be a minimum of 1 ~q. in. for. each 100 sq. in. of
roof area.
1409-MISCELLANEOU8 DETAILS
1409.2-CHA~S
1409.2.4 -- ADD SECTIONa Voids larger than 3 in outside diameter
shall not be permitted in minimum size exterior perimeter beams.
CHAPTER 17
WOOD CONSTRUCTION
1703-PROTECTION AGAINST DECAY AND TERMITES
1T03.3 - AMEND AS FOLLOWS~ SILL8 AND SLEEPERS IN CONTACT WITH MASONRY.
All wood coming in contact with any concrete or masonry whether
exterior or interior, shall be pressure treated or wood of
natural decay resistance.
170~.4-SLEEPER8 AND SILLS ON CONCRETE SLAB8 - DELETE
1703.7-CLEARANCE BETWEEN SiDIN8 AND EARTH - AMEND A8 FOLLOWSa
Clearance between wood siding and earth on the exterior of
building shall be not less than 6 in. All siding shall
installed in accordance with the manufacturers specifications.
a
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1?03.11-APPROVED PRECONSTRUCTION 80IL TREATMENT - ADD SUB-SECTION
1703.11.1 Termite treatment of soil under slabs on grade under
structures is required prior to placing concrete.
1707-VERTICAL FRAMING
1707.1-EXTERIOR WALL FRAMING - ADD EXCEPTION
Studs in one-and-two story buildings shall be not less than
with the wide face perpendicular to wall. In three-story
buildings,., st*uds in first story shall be not less than 3 x'4
2 x 6. Studs shall be spaced not more than the following:
Stud Support lng r'oof
Size & c=eiling only
(in.) (in.)
Supporting 1 floor
pool & c~iling
(in~)
Supporting 2 flo~s
roof & ceiling
(in.)
2X4 24 16 -
EXCEPTION: 2 x 4 studs in all exterior walls or in
any
partition shall be spaced not more than 16 in on center.
bearing
1707.2-BRACIN8 OF EXTERIOR STUD WALLS
1707.2.3 - AMEND A8 FOLLOWSI Sheathing shall be applied
exterior walls of Type VI buildings.
on the
1?08.1-CEILING JOI8T AND RAFTER FRAMING - ADD SECTIONS
1708.1.9 Show rafters iH eaves must be extended inside of the
supporting members approximately the same distance as the
cantilever extended outward.
1708.1.10 Overhang at gable ends a maximum of 6 in are permitted
without supporting structural members.
1708.4-ROOF SHEATHING
1708.4.1 - AMEND A8 FOLLOWSI All rafters and roof joists shall be
covered with sheathing as follows:
1. Lumber, solid sheathing of wood boards 5/B-in (net) minimum
thick, or space sheathing of wood boards 3/4-in (net) minimum
thick.
2. Plywood applied in accordance with TABLE-1705.1
3. Fiberboard insulating roof deck not less than 1-in nominal
thickness.
4. Particle board shall not be used as roof sheathing.
17OB. G-ANCHORAGE OF ROOF FRAMING TO MASONRY WALL8 - ADD SECTION
1708.6.1 Ali wood roof members shall be securely fastened to
exterior walls with approved hurricane anchors or clips.
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TABLE 1706.6A - AMEND AS FOLLOWS=
TABLE I?06.6A-ALLOWABLE SPANS FOR PLYWOOD FLOOR
SHEATHIN8 CONTINUOUS. OVER TWO OR MORE SPAN8 AND
PERPENDICULAR TO SUPPORTS.
AND ROOF
FACE 8RAIN
Roof
Floor
Maximum Load (psf)
8pan Total Live
(in) Load Load
Maximum
Span
(in)
EdDes
Pa~l Panel Blocked
(in) Suppor~ Unbo=ked
24/0 15/32,1/2 24 24 60 45 0
32/16 15/32,5/8 32 28 55 35 16~ 6
40/20 19/32,7/8 40 32 403 353 20~
48/24 23/32,?/8 48 36 403 353 24
1. These values apply for Structueal' I and II,C-D Sheathing and
C-C grades only. Spans shall be limited to values shown because
of possible effect of concentrated loads. Edges may be blocked
with lumber or other approved type of edge support.
2. Span Rating appears on all panels in construction grades
listed i~ footnote 1.
3. For roof live load of 40 psf or total load of 55 psf,
decrease spans by 13% or use panel with next greater Span Rating.
4. Plywood edges shall have approved tongue and groove joints or
shall be supported with blocking, unless 1/4 in minimum thickness
underlayment or I 1/2 in approved cellular or lightweight
concrete is installed, or finished floor is 25/32 in wood strip.
Allowable uniform load based on deflection of 1/360 of span is
165 psf.
5. May be 24 i~ if 25/32 in wood strip flooring is installed at
right angles to joists.
;For joists spaced 24 in o.c. plywood-sheathing with Span
tings numbers 40/20 or greater can be used for subfloors when
supporting 1 1/2 in lightweight concrete.
?. In no case shall any roof sheathing be less than 32/16 -
15/32 in. plywood in spans 16 in or more on center. Blocking or
clips are requi*red for less than 19/32 in thick plywood
sheathing.
CHAPTER 28
ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION
DELETE AND SUBS.TITUTE
~801-GENERAL
The quality, design, ~abrication 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.
!801.1 PERMITS
permit shall be obtained for ail aluminum structures and
~uildings. Plans and specifications necessary to determine the
:ocation, methods of attachment, materials, power meter location
~nd electrical feed drop shall be submitted with the permit
tpplication. All plans and specifications shall be prepared and
~igned and sealed by a Florida Registered Engineer unless product
~pproval has been recommended as provided for in Section 10~.6,
Alternate Methods and Materials.
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2802 STRUCTURAL ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION
The design, fabrication and assembly of structural aluminum for
buildings or structures shall conform to Specifications for
Aluminum Structures, AlumiNum Construction Manual, Section 1, of
the Aluminum Association. The use of aluminum alloys not listed
in the Manual shall be permitted prowided 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 12 of the Standard Building Code, as amended.
2802.1 All design will be subject to the following special
provisions:
1. Sheet metal screws may be used only for connections of
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 25 of this code.
5. All solid roof systems shall be designed for a minimum 30
psf live load.
6. All buildings and structures shall be designed to resist
uplift. In the case of placement on existing slabs and
foundations, sufficient information and calculations 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 specific calculations for each case to verify
the ability of the existing building or structure to support
the additional load. A minimum 2 in nominal wood fascia or
sub-fascia properly anchored to the supporting structure shall
be required to support an aluminum building or structure when
connecting to a wood roof system.
9. All exterior screen walls shall be set back a minimum of 2
in from the edge of the support slab.
10. Foundations shall be designed in accordance with Chapter ~3
of the Standard Building Code, as a~ended.
CHAPTER 30
REFERENCED STANDARDS
3001-Referenced Standards - AMEND A8 FOLLOW8:
Standard Desi~ation Section
GA Fire Resistance Design Manual, 1003.1.2, App. B, E
11 Edition
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APPENDIX 1
SID£WALK8
1.101 Before a building permit shall be issued for the erection
of any structure or any other improvements or land uses upon a
plot of land not improved by a paved or otherwise surfaced and
usable sidewalk fronting such plot, the plans for construction
must include provisions for the erection concurrently with the
construction of the building or any other improvements or land
uses, of a paved or otherwise surfaced sidewalk as required by
the Agency Engineer.
1.102 Where this required sidewalk abuts the curb, the curb
shall be constructed as walk and be installed with walk. Where
sidewalk exists, but the existing walk elevation is not in
conformity with the required new walk elevation, or where the
existing walk is in a state of disrepair by virtue of broken,
sunken, or raised sections, or where an old driveway exists, such
sidewalks or driveway section shall be replaced with new walk or
driveway in conformity with the requirements of the Agency
Engineer. Such installation of walk, or walk and curb or
driveway shall be at the expense of the property owner.
1.103 No certificate of occupancy shall be issued to such
building unless and until such sidewalk is completed. The
provisions of this Section shall also apply to permits for the
repairs, remodel or, enlarging of existing buildings upon usable
sidewalk on any case where the total cost of such repairs as
determined by the Building Official shall equal or exceed 50% of
the last assessed agency tax valuation of the building or
buildings to be repaired.
1.104 Any person who feels himself aggrieved by the application
hereof to his case shall, if his building permit be denied by
reason of the foregoing, have right to appeals to the Zoning
Board of Appeals. A person other than a licensed contractor must
deposit a $150 dollar cash bond to guarantee full compliance with
Codes.
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APPENDIX ~
METAL UTILITY BUILDINGS
2.101 SCOPE This Appendix shall apply to metal utility
buildings which are not intended for human occupancy and which
meets the requirements of this Appendix.
~.10~ LOAD8 Live, dead, and wind load requirements shall
conform to the requirements as set forth in Chapter 12 of the
Standard Building Code, as amended.
~.103 LIMITATION8
~.103.1 A utility building may be located in any Residential
District and will be permitted as an accessory building
only as regulated in the Zoning Code.
~.103.~ The maximum distance between the floor and the
of the ceiling joist is to be ? ft 6 in.
bott om
~.10~.~ The maximum floor area shall not exceed 100 sq ft.
~.104 8TRUCTURAL DESIGN
~.104.1 DEGISN
~.104.1.1 Footings Minimum size 8 in x 8 in thicken edge and a
3 1/2 in minimum concrete slab with wire mesh or equal. The
bottom of the footing shall be a minimum of 4 in below natural
grade. A continuous footing without a floor slab shall be a
minimum of 8 in x 8 in with I #4 steel bars. The bottom of the
footing shall be a minimum of 6 in below natural grade.
~.104.1.~ If the size and spacing of members is in conflict
with, or not covered by this Code, they will be acceptable if the
assembly meets the load requirements of this Code, provided they
conform to the requirements set forth for under Section 2.104.1.3.
~.104.1.~ Test Every manufacturer of prefabricated metal
structures under this section shall file with the Building
Official duplicate copies of all Certificates from a recognized
testing laboratory or Engineer registered in the State of Florida
which states that the tests have been made on this particular
type of prefabricated structures and showing the live, dead, and
wind load capaci.ties in pounds per sq ft uniformly distributed,
together with a detailed physical description of the members
tested.
Panels and other elements tested for loads shall sustain, without
failure for a period of 24 hours, a superimposed load equal to
one and one half times the live load or equal to 3?.5 lbs. per
square foot. Recovery within 24 hours after removal of the full
test load shall be not less than 75% of the observed deflection.
The measured deflection on any panel or element under full live
load shall not be over 1/80 of the clear span. When it definitely
ascertained by the Building Official that the requirements of
this Code have been met, a permit shall be issued. See Section
103.6 Standard Building Code, as amended for Product Approval.
~.104.~ ANCHOR ATTACHMENT8
~.104.8.1 Anchor bolts, 1/2 in x 6 in, cast in place, embedded a
minimum of 5 in or an equivalent system ~ay be used. Bolt
placement shall not be closer than 2 in or greater than 8 in from
each corner or wall, offset and spaced not greater than 36 in on
center thereafter. Each anchor bolt shall secure the bottom
member with one washer, i 3/4 in in outside diameter.
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~.104.2.2 Expansion type anchors may be used for acceptable
existing concrete slabs and/or footings. All expansion anchors
shall not be installed less than 2 in from the edge of concrete
slab and/or footings.
2.104.2.~ All anchor devices shall develop a withdrawal
resisting force equal to three times the imposed load. Anchors
used to fasten the structure to the slab shall be tested by a
recognized testing laboratory and such test results furnished to
the Building Official.
~.104.~.4 All connections shall be designed
fastening with a minimum safety factor of 2.00.
screws may be used in shear only.
for pos i t i ve
'Sheet met a 1
2.104.3 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
All steel members cold formed from steel sheets shall be of
gauges conforming to the AISI Specifications, 1968 Edition. All
steel to galvanized or treated for corrosion. All aluminum
members shall be alloy 300S-H14 for sheet metal and 6063-T5 for
extrusion. All aluminum siding and roofing sheets shall be a
minimum of .024 in thickness and a minimum of 26 gauge for steel.
All aluminum and steel siding and roofing sheets shall have a
prefinished paint coating or be treated for corrosion. Concrete
minimum of 2500 psi @ 28 days compressive strength is required.
Plans must be submitted and a building permit issued prior to
each installation.
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APPENDIX '3
MINIMUM STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENT8 FOR
ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINSS
CHAPTER 3.1
ADMINISTRATION
3.101-TITLE AND SCOPE
3.101.1-TITLE
Provisions in the following Chapters shall constitute and be know
and may be cited as the MINIMUM STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ONE
AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS as recommended by the Building Code
Advisory Board of Palm Beach County, Florida, hereinafter
referred to as "this Appendix"
3.101.2-PURPOSE
The purpose of this Appendix is to provide minimum standards for
the protection of life, limb, health, property, environment and
for the safety and welfare of the consumer, general public and
the owners and occupants of residential buildings regulated by
this Appendix.
3.10'1.3-8C0PE
The provisions of this Appendix apply to the construction,
prefabrication, alteration, repair, use, occupancy and
maintenance of detached one or two family dwellings not More than
two stories in height, and their accessory structures.
Compliance with the requirements of this Appendix may be
considered as prima facie evidence of compliance with the
Standard Building Code.
3.101.4-MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
3.101.4.1 DESIGNER. The minimum requirements of this Appendix
may be waived when the structure is designed by a Florida
registered architect or engineer, or when an approved engineered
system for vertical and horizontal support is used, subject to
review for code compliance by the Building Official.
3.101.4.2 MINIMUM LOAD. This Appendix is based on a minimum
connection uplift load of 855 lbs. for members spacing of 24 in.
o.c. and 570 lbs. for members spaced 16 in. o.c.
3.101.4.3 OTHER REQUIREMENTS. It i.s not the intent
Appendix to waive any mirlimum requirements of the
Building Code that are not mentioned herein.
of this
Standard
CHAPTER 3.2
FOUNDATION8
3.201-SENERAL
3.201.1-APPLICATION
The provisions of this Chapter shall control the design and
construction Of the foundation and foundation spaces. Conformity
to the specifications herein or the use of other materials or
methods of construction accomplishing the purposes intended by
this Appendix and checked for code compliance by the Building
Official shall be accepted as complying with this Appendix.
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3.202-MATERIALS
3.202. I-STANDARDS
Conformity with the applicable standards specified in Chapter 30
of the Standard Building Code shall be evidence that the
materials for foundations, footings, and foundation walls as set
forth in this Chapter are reasonably safe to persons and
property.
3.203-FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATION WALL8
3.203.1 DESIGN. All exterior walls, bearing walls, columns and
piers shall be supported on continuous solid masonry or concrete
footings, or other approved structural systems which shall be of
sufficient design to support safely the loads imposed as
determined from the character of the soil. Minimum sizes for
concrete footings shall be as set forth in TABLE-3.201 MINIMUM
ALLOWABLE DIMENSIONS FOR CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALLS AND FOOTINGS.
TABLE 3.201
MINIMUM ALLOWABLE DIMENSION8 FOR CONCRETE
FOUNDATION WALL8 AND FOOTING8
CONTINUOUS FOOTINGS MIN STEEL
WALLS DEPTH
THICKNE88 BOTTOM HEIGHT EXISTING 3"
WIDTH GRADE TO CLEAR
FOOTING STEEL
BOTTOM TO
GROUND
FRAME 2 STORY 8" 18" 10" 12" 3-N0. 41
FRAME 1 STORY 8" :=
1E," 8" 12" ~-NO. 4
MASONRY 2 STORY 8''3 20"' 10" 12" 3-N0. 51
MASONRY 1 STORY 8,'3 18" 10" 12" 3-N0. 41
1. One rod in top of footing.
2. 6 in if of re£nforced concrete.
3. 12 in to provide ledge for joist bearing where other than slab
floors on grade are used.
Where exterior monolithic foundations are used, they shall be a
minimum of 14 in. deep from the top of the slab to the bottom of
the footing and a minimum outside finish grade of 6 in. above the
bottom of the foundation shall be required. For interior
monolithic footing, see TABLE-3.201.
The above minimum sizes apply for soil bearing values of 1700
pounds per square foot or greater. For lesser soil bearing
values or for excessive building loads, the foundations shall be
properly designed to suit the particular conditions. For
buildings over one story high, the minimum footing thickness
under isolated piers and columns or posts shall be 12 in.
NOTE: See Section 1302 Standard Building Code,
soil test requirements.
as amended for
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~.203..2-CONSTRUOTION
Footings shall be level or shall be stepped so that both top and
bottom of such footings are level.
~.203.8.1 All footings shall be formed unless this requirement
is waived by the Building Official.
~.203.~.~ All exterior footings except monolithic foundations
shall be at least 4 ir,. wider on each side than the wall resting
on the footing.
3.203.~.3 Footings shall be doweled to existing footing when
adding to an existing structure.
~.204-FOUNDATION WALLS
3.~04.1-DESISN
The minimum allowable design of foundation wails shall be as in
TABLE-3.201 MINIMUM ALLOWABLE DIMENSIONS FOR CONCRETE FOUNDATION
WALLS AND FOOTINGS.
CHAPTER 3,3
CONCRETE SLABS
3.~OI.I-TERMITE PROTECTION
Termite treatment of soil tinder slabs on grade under
is required prior to placing concrete.
struct utes
~.301.~-8IZE
Except for sidewalks or walkways, slabs on ground or fill shall
be a minimu~ of 3 1/2 in thick and must be reinforced with a
minimum of 6 x 6 - 10 x 10 (6 x 6 - W1.4 x W1.4) welded wire
mesh, lapped eight 8 in, or its equivalent in reinforcement.
CHAPTER 3.4
WALL CONSTRUCTION
3.401-SENERAL
3.401.1-APPLICATION
The provisions of this Chapter shall control the design and
construction of load bearing and exterior walls and partitions
for ali buildings. Conformity with the applicable grading,
material~ test, construction and design standards specified in
this Chapter and Chapter 30 of the Standard Building Code shall
be evidence that walls and partitions are reasonably safe to
persons and property. The use of Other materials or methods of
construction accomplishing the purposes intended by this Appendix
and checked for code compliance by the Building Official shall be
accepted as complying with this Appendix.
3.40~-HASONRY CONSTRUCTION
3.40~.I-THICNNESS
The minimum-thickness of exterior walls of hollow masonry units
shall be eight 8 in.
EXCEPTION~ 4 in block walls may be used if the 4 in wall is a
maximum of 5 ft in length unless reinforced.
NOTE: For other type walls, see TABLE-3.201 MINIMUM ALLOWABLE
DIMENSIONS FOR FOUNDATION WALLS AND FOOTINSS, for thickness.
3.40~.~-WALL SUPPORT
Masonry walls (including wails of plain concrete) shall be
supported at such intervals that the wall panel within the
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vertical and horizontal supports shall not exceed 256 square feet
in area, provided, however, that for solid masonry wails the
distance between vertical supports shall in no case exceed 20 ft,
and for hollow walls of masonry or walls of hollow masonry units
such distance shall not exceed 16 ft.
Such vertical and horizontal support shall be obtained by
reinforced concrete columns at ali corners and at intervals as
specified above, and by reinforced concrete tie beams below each
tier of floor or ceiling joists and on top of ail walls to form a
coping.
~.402.3-COLUMN8
Reinforced concrete columns shall be not less than 8 x 12 in
have not less than 4 5/8 in reinforcing rods with 1/4 in
spaced 12 in apart.
and
t les
Ail column reinforcing steel shall extend into tie
footings a minimum of 24 diameters or shall have
designed to develop the full strength of the column
steel.
beams and
connections
reinforcing
A column shall be required adjacent to any corner opening
exceeding 4 ft iH width, and adjacent to one side of any wall
opening exceeding 9 ft in width.
~.402.3.1 EXCEPTION FOR. ONE STORY BUILDIN88. The reinforced
concrete columns shall not be less than 8 x 12 in and have not
less than 2 5/8 in reinforcing rods securely positioned by means
of metal ties or spacers.
~.40~.~.1.1 In one story buildings only, 8 x 16 in concrete
filled column block with 2 5/8 in reinforcing rods securely
positioned by means of wire ties top and bottom may be used in
lieu of formed and poured concrete columns.
~.40~.'~.1.~ The corner columns ~ay be omitted.
3.40~.3.1.3 Columns in load bearing walls shall be located not
further than ~ ft from corners and thereafter at spacin§
specified in Section 3.402.2.
~.40~.~.1.4 For non,load bearing exterior walls in one story
buildings, columns are not required provided the wall panel
within the closest vertical and horizontal supports shall not
exceed 256 ft square in area.
3.402.~.1.~ When using filled building blocks for columns, the
block shall be thoroughly wet down immediately prior to pouring.
Pea-rock aggregate containing ~aximum rock size of 3/8 in or pump
mix concrete must be used, with the minimum concrete strength of
2,500 pounds per square in at 28 days. Ail filled building
blocks must be thoroughly rodded when being poured to prevent
voids in the pour. The outside of the bottom block of all
columns must be broken out prior to pouring to facilitate clean
out, wire tying and inspection.
3.40~.4-BEAMS.
~.40~.4.1 Reinforced concrete tiebeams shall not be smaller
than 8 x 12 in, and have not less than 4 5/'8 in rods, 2 at the
top and 2 at the bottom. Minimum lap of steel shall be 30
diameters.
~.40~.4.'~ Continuity shall be provided at corners by bonding 2
outside bars from each direction around the corner 18 in or by
adding 2 bent bars which extend 18 in each way from the corner.
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~.402,4.3 Tie beam reinforcing steel shall be doweled into the
existing when adding to an existing structure.
3.402.4.4 Reinforced concrete coping beams on walls up to 4 ft
high shall not be less than 6 in thick and not less than 48
square in in cross section and shall have not less than 2 1/2
in reinforcing rods. Such beams shall be anchored to the tie
beam immediately underneath with reinforced concrete columns not
smaller than 8 x 12 in having not less than 4 1/2 in reinforcing
rods and placed one column over each column, supporting the tie
beam. Coping beams shall be installed along the top of the rakes
of gables.
~.402.4.5 Voids or chases larger than 3 in inside diameter
shall not be permitted in minimum size exterior perimeter beams.
~.402. SmWATER STOP
Where exterior hollow masonry units bear on a concrete surface, a
I 1/2 in recess or another effective water stop, as approved by
the Building Official shall be provided to prevent water
intrusion.
3.403.1-SENERAL
5.405.1.1 The requirements of this Section are based oH the
wail being used in a rectangular prismatic structure a maximum of
two story or twenty five feet iH height. The horizontal
component of roof wind loads and that portion of the wall wind
load resisted by each wail shall be carried to the foundation by
the roof diaphragm action and intersecting shear walls or by
other recognized and accepted means. Allowable shear values for
plywood~ particleboard and gypsum board diaphragms can be found
in Chapters 17 and 18 of the Standard Building Code, as amended.
3.403.1.2 The roof is a symmetrical double sloped roof with a
roof span that may vary from 14 to 40 feet with a maximum
overhang of 4 ft. The roof slope may vary from 2:12 to 10:12.
The truss/rafter spacing shall not exceed 24 in.
~.403.1.3 The actual weight of the roof system shall equal or
exceed 9 psf. The ceiling may be included provided it is
supported by the roof system.
5.403.1.4 All load bearing lumber, plywood and particle board
shall conform to'applicable standards or grading rules and shall
be so identified by the grade mark or certificate of inspection
~ssued by an approved grading or inspection bureau or agency.
The grade mark for such load bearing lumber shall provide
adequate information to determine the "f" and "E" values.
Approved end joined lumber may be used interchangeable with solid
sawn members of the same species and grade.
3.403.~-LIMITATION8
~.403.~.1 These requirements apply only to 1 and 2 story one
and two family dwellings. Unusual structural conditions may
require an architect or engineer to design.
3.403.2.2 All sill plate, stud and top plate lumber shall be
No. 3 Southern Pine Surface Dry Moisture Content maximum 19% or
other species equal in design values.
~,40~.2.~ Ali wood coming into contact with interior or
exterior masonry or concrete shall be pressure treated or of an
approved wood of natural decay resistance.
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3.403.2.4 Double top plates are required and they must be
joined together to act as one top plate ~ in. thick.
3.403.~. 5 All anchor/connectors used shall be recommended
approval by the Southern Building Code Congress, Int.
for
3.403.2.6 The nail sizes specified in this Code are based on
the special nails recommended by the anchor/connector
manufacturers that have been recommended for approval by the
Southern Building Code Congress, Int.
3.403.3-WALL USIN8 2 X 4 NOMINAL DIMENSION WOOD MEMBERS
All wood shall have nominal 2 x 4 dimensions minimum.
may only be used in nominal 8 ft. high walls, maximum.
This wail
3.403.3.1 SILL PLATE The concrete foundation shall be finished
to provide a true and even bearing surface for the sill plate.
Sill anchors shall be placed at each stud and shall be a minimum
18 gauge thick galvanized steel and be embedded in the concrete
foundation 4 in. with a hook on the end. The anchor shall be
fastened to the sill or to the stud with a minimum of 4 - 8d
nails placed as recommended by the anchor manufacturer.
3.40~.3.2 8TUD8 2 x 4 studs shall be placed a maximum 16 in. on
center.
3.403.3o~.1 Studs shall be attached to the sill plate with 2 20
gauge galvanized steel anchors fastened with a minimum of 8-6d
in each wood member) or 4 8d (2 in each wood member) galvanized
nails placed as recommended by anchor manufacturer.
EXCEPTION~ These anchors are not required when the sill to
foundation anchors required by Section 3.403.3.1 are fastened to
the stud.
3.403.3.2.~ Stu~s shall be attached to the double top plate
with 2 20 gauge gaIvanized steel anchors fastened with a minimum
of 8-6d (4 in each wood member) or 4 - 8d (2 in each wood member)
galvanized ~ails placed as recommended by the anchor
manufacturer.
3.403.3.~.~ Alternate Studs shall be attached to the double top
plate with an 18 gauge x ! 1/8 in wide galvmnized steel strap
fastened with a minimum 4 lOd galvanized steel nails in each
member.
~XCEPTION~ These anchors are not required in one story
construction when the truss/rafters are positioned over the
studs, and anchored as required by Section 3.501.2.2.1.1. and in
two story construction when the first and second story studs
are vertically aligned and anchored as required by Section
3.403.6.3.1.
3.403.4-WALL USIN8 ~ X 6 NOMINAL DIMENSION WOOD MEMBER8
All wood shall have nominal 2 x 6 dimensions minimum.
may be used in a nominal 10 ft. high wall, maximum.
This wall
3.403.4.1-8ILL PLATE
3.403.4.1.1 Anchors Concrete foundation shall be finished to
provide a true and even bearing surface for the sill plate. Sill
anchors shall be placed at each stud, and shall be a minimum 18
gauge thick galvanized steel metal a~d be embedded in the
concrete foundation 4 in. with a hook. The anchors 'shal~l be
fastened to the sill or to the stud with a minimum of 4 lOd
galvanized nails and placed as recommended by the anchor
manufacturer.
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3. 403. 4,1. 2 Alternate Anchor Bolt Connection
~.403.4.1.2.1 Material Specifications
Bolt - nominal 1/2 in diameter steel A307.
Washer - steel A36, 3 in x 3 in x 1/4 plate with 9/16 in
centered hole.
Nut - steel nut shall be supplied to fit bolt by bolt
manufacturer.
~.403.4.1.~.2 8eneral Application Bolts shall b~ placed a
maximum of 28 in on center. The maximum hole diameter in the
sill plate shall be 5/8 in. When Splices are necessary in the
sill plate, a bolt shall be placed a maximum of 6 in from each
side of the splice and also between .the splice and the adjacent
stud. A bolt shall be placed a maximum of 12 in from each
corner, each offset wall and from each side of a doorway.
3.403.4.1.2.3 Foundation Wall Application Anchor bolts, material
specifications as in Section 3.403.4.1.2.1, 28 in n.c. shall be
anchored to the cap beam in the following manner:
Anchor bolts shall be embedded in a cap beam that has a
depth of 8 in with a minimum of I No 7 or 2 No
reinforcing rods. The cap beam shall then be anchored
more than 4 ft on center with a minimum of 1 No
extending from the footing to the cap beam in a cell
filled with concrete or grout.
minimum
5 steel
at not
5 dowel
solidly
~.403.4.2 STUD8 2 ~ 6 studs shall be placed a maximum 24 in on
center.
3.403.4.2.1 Studs shall be attached to the sill plate with 2 20
gauge galvanized steel anchors fastened with a minimum 8 6d (4
in each wood member) galvanized nail placed as recommended by
anchor manufacturer.
EXCEPTION~ These anchors are not required when the sill to
foundation anchors required by Section 403.4.1.1 are fastened
to the stud.
3.403.4.2.2 Studs shall be attached to the double top plate with
2 20 gauge galvanized steel anchors fastened with a minimum 8
6d (4 in each wood member) galvanized nails p. laced as recommended
by the anchor manufacturer.
~.403.4.~.3 Alternate Studs shall be attached to the double top
plate with a 18 gauge x I I/8 in wide galvanized steel strap
fastened with a minimum 4 lOd galvanized steel nails in each member.
EXCEPTION~ These anchors are not requireO in one story
construction when the truss/rafters are positioned over the
studs, and anchored as required by Section 3.501.2.2.1.1 and
are not required in two story construction when the first and
second story studs are vertically aligned and anchored as
required by Section 3.403.6.3.1.
3.403.5-OPENINGS
3.403.5.1 GENERAL Openings in wood stud wails shall be framed
as required in this Section°
Full length stud, top plate, header, cripple and header studs
shall be ~astened to each other i~ such a manner that will enable
them to act together, maintaining vertical alignment and full end
bearing.
3.403.5.2 HEADER Refer to Section 1707.3 in the 1986 amendment
to the Standard Building Code for header material and size.
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3.403~'5.3 FULL LENGTH STUD A stud that is required to be
placed between an opening header and the double top plate.
3.403.5.4 CRIPPLE STUD Cripple stud is the partial stud placed
between an opening header and the double top plate. Intermediate
cripple studs shall be spaced the same as the full height studs.
3.403.~.5 HEADER STUD Header stud is the wood member that
supports each end of an opening header, Header stud size shall
be the same as the cripple stud above it.
3.403.~o6 LOAD BEAR'IN8 EXTERIOR WALL OPENING8
~.40~.~.6.1 Full Length Stud Refer to Section
anchor to sill and top plates.
3.403.3.2 for
3.403.~.S.~ Cripple S~ud The end cripple studs that are over the
header studs shall be a minimum 2 x 4 for a <6 ft opening or a
minimum 4 x 4 for a >6 ft opening. The 4 x 4 may be 2 2 x 4 if
fasteners can be placed in the center of the 1 1/2 in stud
thickness. Anchor cripple stud to header and double top plate
same as required for full length stud Section 3.403.3.2.
~.403.~.6.~ Header S~ud Header stud size shall be the same as
the cripple stud above it. Anchor header stud at base with
galvanized steel anchors and straps embedded in the concrete
foundation 4 in with a hook. Anchor the top of the header stud
to the double top plate with galvanized steel straps as required
by TABLE-3.403 ANCHORS REQUIRED FOR LOAD BEARINS WALLS.
TABLE-3.403
ANCHOR8 REQUIRED FOR LOAD BEARING WALLS
HEADER SPAN
(FT)
BASE ANCHOR
TOP ANCHOR STRAP
0-62
>6-122
.2
12-16
!8 ~a - 1 1/8 in wide
4-10d nails, in each
strap. Two straps or
equal are required.
!8 ga - 1 1/8 in wide
4 - !Od nails in each
strap. Three straps or
equal are required.
18 ga - 1 1/8 in wide
4 - lOd ~ails in each
strap. Four straps or
equal are required.
18 ga - 1 i/18 in wide
4-10d nails in each
strap. T~o straps or
equal are required.
18 ga - 1 1/8 in wide
4 - lOd nails in each
strap. Three straps or
equal are required.
I'8 ga - 1 1/8 in wide
4 - lOd nails in each
strap. Four straps or
equal are required.
1. All straps/base anchors are to be embedded in the
foundation 4 in with a hook at the end.
2. 1 full length stud required each side of the opening.
concrete
~.40~.~.7 GABLE/HIP WALL EXTERIOR OPENIN88 Header span to be a
maximum of 16 ft. This Section applies only to gable walls and
walls supporting hip jacks not longer than 9 ft.
3.403.5.7.1 Full Length Stud 1 full length stud is required at
each end of the opening header. See Section 3.403.3.2 for
connection requirements
3.403.5.?.2 Cripple Stud Cripple studs shall be a ~ x 4 minimum.
Anchor cripple studs as required by Section 3.403.3.2 for full
length studs.
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3.403.~.?.3 Header Stud Header stud shall be one 2 x 4 for not
more than a 6 ft opening and shall be 2 2 x 4's for more than a
6 ft opening. Anchor header stud at base with one galvanized
steel strap 18 ga. 1 1/8 in wide or equal embedded in the
concrete foundation 4 in with a hook. Fasten the strap to the
stud with 4 lOd nails. Anchor the top of the header stud to the
double top plates with one 18 ga. 1 1/8 wide galvanized steel
strap. Fasten the strap to each member with 4 lOd nails.
3.403.6-TW0 STORY CONSTRUCTION
3.403.6.1 8£NERAL The first story and the second story' walls
must be connected so that the roof and wall wind loads are
carried to the foundation.
.403. S. 2 WOOD DINENSION8 The wail wood framing
imensions shall be determined by the height of the
limited by Section 3.403.3 and 3.403.4.
member
wail as
3.403.6.3 CONNECTION REQUIRENENTS
3.403.6.3.1 Studs To ~tud Aligned Vertically The lower stud
shall be connected to the upper stud with a 18 gauge x i 1/8 in
wide galvanized steel strap fastened with a minimum 4 lOd
galvanized steel nails in each stud. The lower and upper floors
s~uds must be aligned vertically.
3.403.6.3.2 Studs Not Aligned Vertically
1. The second floor bottom plate shall be connected to the
first floor top plate with a 18 gauge x 1 1/8 in wide
galvanized steel strap fastened with a minimum 4 - lOd
galvanized steel nails in each plate.
2. The connections from the studs to bottom and top plates
for both the first and second story studs shall be as required
by Sections 3.403.3.2.2 and 3.403.4.2.2.
3.403.?-SPA¢IN8 AND BRACIN8
3~403.?.I Bracing of exterior stud walls shall be as required
by Section 1707.2 of the Standard Building Code, as amended.
walls.
Sheathing shall be applied on all exterior wood frame
~.40~.?.~ Clearance between wood siding and earth on the
exterior of a building shall be r~ot less than six 6 in. All
siding shall be. installed in accordance with the manufacturers
specifications.
CHAPTER
ROOF CONSTRUCTION
3.501.1-SENERAL
All wood roof members shall be securely fastened to the exterior
walls with approved anchors. Show rafters in eave overhangs must
be extended inside of the supporting members approximately the
same distance as the cantilever extends outside and must be
securely fastened to the main roof framing members. Overhangs at
gable ends a maximum of 6 in are permitted without supporting
structural members.
3.501.2-ANCHORAGE
3.501.~.I-MA80NRY CONSTRUCTION
3.50I.~.1.1 Bearing Walls Anchor each truss/rafter at each end
with a I 1/8 in wide, 18 gauge galvanized steel strap. The strap
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shall be embedded in the concrete beam with a hook. Fasten the
strap to the truss/rafter with a minimum of 2 16d galvanized
nails, bend the straps over the top chord and fastened to the
side of the top cord with 1 16d galvanized steel nail. The wood
truss/rafter shall be separated from the concrete beam with a
moisture barrier.
3.~01.'2.1.1.2 Alternate Top Plate Bolted
3.501.2.1.1.3 Material Specification=
Bolt - Nominal 1/2 in diameter steel A307
Washer - A3G steel, 3 in x 3 in x 1/4 in plate with 9/16 in
centered hole.
Nut - Steel nut shall be supplied to fit the bolt by the bolt
manufacturer.
3.~01.2.1oI~4 Application The plate shall be constructed of 2
pressure treated 2 x 6's. Bolts shall be placed a maximum of 48
in on center. The maximum bolt hole diameter in the top plate
shall be 5/8 in. When splices are necessary in the plate, a bolt
shall be placed a maximum of 6 in from each side of the splice.
A bolt shall be placed a maximum of 12 in from any end of the
plate.
Anchor truss/rafter to the beam plates per Section 3.501.2.2.1.2
~.501.2.1.2 8able Endm The roof system shall be fastened to the
concrete beam to resist wind uplift and lateral wind pressures.
A minimum 2 x 4 PT wood plate shall be bolted to the concrete
beam, 4 ft. on center with 1/2 J bolts or equal. The plate shall
be positioned on the beam so that it bears against the inside
face of the bottom chord of the gable truss. Nail the bottom
chord to the wood blocking with 16d galvanized steel nails.
2 x 4 lateral braces (rat runs) laid flat, 8 ft. on center, shall
be nailed with 2 16d galvanized steel nails to the top of the
bottom chord of each of the 7 trusses that the braces cross or be
fastened to the closest girder truss.
3.501.~.~-WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION
3.508.2.8.1 Bearing Walls
~.501.~.8.1.1. Truss/Rafter Over Stud The minimum anchor shall
be I 1/8 in wide, 18 gauge galvanized steel, strap. Fasten the
strap to the stud with 4 lOd galvanized steel nails and to the
truss/rafter with 2 16d galvanized steel, nails, bend the strap
over the top chord and fasten to the side of the top chord with 1
16d galvanized steel nail.
3.~01.~.~.1.2 Truss/Rafter Not Over Stud The minimum anchor
shall be a 1 1/8 in wide, 18 gauge galvanized steel strap.
Fasten the strap to the double top plate with 4 lOd nails and to
the truss/rafter with 4 1Od galvanized steel nails! bend the
strap over the top chord and fasten to the side of the top chord
with 1 1Od nail.
~.501.~.~.~ 8able Ends A 2 x 4 laid flat shall be nailed to the
top of the top plate with 16d galvanized nails staggered 4 in on
center. The plate shall be positioned so that the edge bears
against the inside face of the bottom chord of the truss to the
blocking with 16d galvanized nails.
2 x 4 lateral braces (rat runs) laid flat, 8 ft. on center shall
be nailed with 2 - 16d galvanized nails to the top of the bottom
'chord of each of the ? trusses that the braces cross or be
fastened to the closes~ girder truss.
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3.501.3-SHEATHING
3,501.3.1 In no case shall plywood roof sheathing be less than
32/16 span rating 15/32 in thick on spans 16 in or more on
center. Blocking or clips are required for less than 19/32 in
thick plywood sheathing.
3.501.3.2 Particle board shall not be used as roof sheathing
3.~O1.4-ROOF COVERIN8
For roof-'covering requirements see the Palm Beach Countywide
Standard for the Installation of Roof Coverings.
3.~OI.~-ATTACHMENT8 TO ROOF SYSTEM
A minimum 2 in nominal wood fascia or sub-fascia properly
anchored to the supporting structure shall be required to support
an aluminum building or structure when connecting to a wood roof
system°
CHAPTER ~
PORCH CONSTRUCTION
3~601.1-SENERAL
This Chapter is for structural requirements only; all other
sections of this Appendix shall apply. The requirements of this
Section are based on roof projection from the supporting house
wall of a maximum of 14 ft. including any overhang.
3.601.2-FOUNDATION
Each post shall be supported by a 30 in x 30 in x 12 in deep
concrete pad with No 4 rebars placed at 6 in on center each way.
A nominal 4 in monolithic concrete floor slab shall be
constructed with a 8 in x 12 in thickened edge bearing on the top
of the post pads. The thickened edge of the slab shall contain 1
No 4 rebar continuous.
3.6OI.~-POSTS/~OLUMN8
Support posts/columns shall be a minimum 3 in structural steel or
aluminum or 4 in x 4 in No. 3 Southern Pine Surface Dry Moisture
Content maximum 19% or other lumber species equal in design
values. The support posts/columns shall be placed at ail corners
and at a maximum of 10 ft. on center un, er any load bearing
beams.
3.601.4-BEAM8
The load bearing bea~ shall be a minimum 4 in x 10 in wood beam
or equal of No. 3 Southern Pine SF MC 19% or other lumber species
equal in design values. Load bearing beams of other materials
shall be designed by a Florida Registered Engineer.
3.601.5-RAFTERS
Wooden roof ~afters shall be sized as requi~ed by Chapter 17
the Standard Building Code~ as amended.
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3. GOI.G-OONNECTIONS/ATTACHMENTS
~.G01.6.1 RAFTERS The roof rafters shall be attached to the
house wall as is required in Chapter 5 of this Appendix for roof
trusses/rafters.
~.601.6.2 POSTS/COLUMN8 The post/column shall be anchored at
the base with minimum 12 ga post anchor e~bedded in the concrete
foundation a minimum of 6 in with 2 1/2 in bolts though the
post/column.
EXCEPTION~ A metal post may be embedded in the concrete
foundation pad with I 1~ in long 1/2 in rod through the post
into the concrete. The post/column cap anchor connector shall be
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a minimum 12 ga with 2 1/2 in bolts through both the post/column
and the beam.
EXCEPTION: For metal posts the cap anchor may be welded to
the top of the post/column. All connectors shall be rated for
2800 pounds uplift.
3.601.6.3 ATTACHMENT8 TO THE ROOF SYSTEM A minimum 2 in
nominal wood fascia or sub-fascia properly anchored to the
supporting structure shall be required to support an aluminum
building or structure when connecting to a wood roof system.
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ATTACHMENT NUMBER
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This attachment is intended to provide a reference to certain
sections of Florida Statutes which outlines specific requirements
that pertain to this Code.
F. 8. CHAPTER 471, in part:
(~) The following persons are not required to register under the
provisions of ss. 471.001 - 471.039 as a registered engineer:
(i) Any electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, or mechanical
contractor whose practice includes the design and fabrication of
electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, or mechanical system,
respectively, which he installs by virtue of a license issued
under chapter 489, under part 1 of chapter 553, or under any
special act or ordinance when working on any construction project
which:
1. Requires an electrical or plumbing or air-conditioning and
refrigeration system with a value of $50,000 or less. and
a. Requires an aggregate service capacity of 600 amperes
(240 volts) or less on a residential electrical system or 800
amperes (240 volts) or less on a commercial or industrial
electrical system~ or
b. Requires a plumbing system with fewer than 250 fixture
units~ or
c. Requires a heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning
system not to exceed a 15-ton-per-system capacity, or if the
project is designed to accommodate I00 or fewer persons;
2. Is less than 5,000 square feet in area and is designed for
public assembly.
F.S. CHAPTER 481, in par~
(I) No person shall be required to qualify as an architect in
order to make plans and specifications for, or supervise the
erection, enlargement, or alteration of:
Ca) Any building upon any farm for the use of any farmer,
regardless of the cost of the building; or
(b) Any one-family or two-family residence building,
townhouse, or domestic outbuilding appurtenant to any one-family
or two-family residence, regardless of cost; or
(~) Any other type of building costing less than $25,000,
except a school, auditorium, or other building intended for
public use.
F. ~. CHAPTER ~53, in part
(6) No permit may be issued for any building construction,
erection, alteration, repairs, or addition unless the applicant
for such permit provides to the enforcing agency which issues
the permit any of the following documents which apply to the
construction for which the permit is to be issued:
Ca) 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
or more sprinkler heads.
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Cd~ Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning documents for
any new building or addition which requires more than a 15-ton-
per-system capacity, which is designed to accommodate 100 or more
persons or for which the system costs more than $50,000. This
paragraph does not include any document for the replacement or
repair of an existing system in which the work does not require
altering a structural part of the building or for work on a
residential one-family, two-family, three-family, or four-family
~tructure.
(e) ANy specialized mechanical, electrical, or plumbing
document for any new building or addition which includes a
medical gas, oxygen, steam, vacuum, toxic air filteration,
halon, or fire detection and alarm system which cost more than
$5,000.
No such document shall be valid unless a professional engineer
who possesses a valid certification of registration has signed,
dated, and stamped such document as provided in s. 471.025
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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 Build_~ng Offic~ial, they
may be used wherever this code is enforced.
Chapter 74-567, Laws of Florida as amer, ded, created the Building
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.
8. 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, effect iveness, 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 ~ade 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 ~aterial 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 exa~;ination 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 wi 1 1 issue a written recommendat ion or, 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 re-view 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 ~ay 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. U~satisfactory 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 1 or 2 above, shall be considered for
re--instatement where the original applicant submits revised
drawings, calculations, test. reports and all pertinent
information to the Product Control Section along with an
application requesting revision and the $25.00 revision fee.
Submittals for revision shall bear the revision date and the
impressed seal of Florida registered engineer or architect and
shall be processed as a new application.
When approved a new notice of acceptance with a new number will
be issued with no charge in expiration date.
8. RENEWAL:
Two years from the initial approval date and every two years
thereafter or 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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