O83-43AN 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, 1982 EDITION,
TOGETHERWITH UNIFORM MINIMUM PALM BEACH
COUNTYWIDE AMENDMENTS AS RECOMMENDED BY
THE BUILDING CODE ADVISORY BOARD OF PALM
BEACH COUNTY AS AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; REPEALING PROVISIONS;
AUTHORITY TO ~CODIF¥; AND EFFECTIVE DATE
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WI~EREAS, the City of Boynton Beach is mandated by
Palm Beach County to adopt the same basic construction codes
as all municipalities in Palm Beach County; and
WHEREAS, the Building Code Advisory Board of Palm
BeaCh County has recommended the adoption of the 1982 adden-
dum to standard codes with uniform minimum countywide
addendums.
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, 1982 Edition,
together with uniform minimum Palm Beach
countywide amendments thereto as amended,
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 addendum listed as Appendix A
is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances
in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 4. Should any section or provision of
this ordinance or any portion hereof be declared by a Court
of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall
not affect the remainder of this ordinance.
Section 5.
this Ordinance.
Section 6.
immediately upon its passage.
First reading this
1983.
day of
Authority is hereby granted to codify
This Ordinance shall become effective
day of
Second, final reading and passage, this
~~/;~~ , 1983.
ATT EST:
City Clerk ~,~'
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
Vice May~
CoUncil M~
,~mber
(Corporate Seal)
UNIFORM, MINI~fUM COUNTYWIDE ADDENDUMS
TO THE
STANDARD BUILDING CODE, 1982 EDITION
AS RECOMMENDED BY:
BUILDING CODE ADVISORY BOARD OF:
PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA
ADDENDUM TO THE 1982 EDITON OF THE STANDARD
BUILDING CODE
There is hereby adopted by for
the purpose of establishing the rules and regulations for the construc-
tion, alteration, repair equipment, use and occupancy, location,
maintenance, removal and demolition of all buildings and structures, or
portions thereof, and any appurtences connected and attached .to such
buildings or structures, and for establishing the administrative rules,
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 Build-
ing Code, 1982 Edition, and Appendicies A, B, C, E, F, G, L, 0 and P
thereto and the 1982 Edition of the Standard Gas Code except Sections
107, 108, 114 and 308.4 and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated
as fully as if set forth a~~ 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 (coroorate limits) (unincorporated areas) of
SECTION
THE CODE OF oRDINANCES OF
BY REVISING AS FOLLOWS:
~ENDMENTS TO THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE.
IS AMENDED
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102.1 BUIIDII~G OFFICIAL. Add paragraph (c) as follows:
The Building Official shall be certified by the Building Officials
Association of Florida as a Building Official within twelve (12) months of
appointment.
102.2 INSPECTORS.' Add the following:
The inspector appointed shall be, within twelve (12) months of appointment,
certified by the Building Official's Association of Florida or be an Inspector-
Trainee who must be able to beccme certified by the Building Officials
Association of Florida within five (5) years.
Building Inspector-Trainee is defined as a person working under the
direct supervision of the Building Official and Whose duties ~are as follows:
M~ntains a variety of office files and records pertaining to the building
and zoning division and general inspectional services and performs a variety of
clerical services. Assists the general public, architects, 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 tin the issuance of permits. Performs minor
field inspections under close supervision and review by departmental certified
inspectors. Obtains information from the tax assessor and other agency
departments regarding legal descriptions and ownership of properties. Photographs
properties, buildings, and other structures relative to inspections, installation,
and condemnation proceedings. Performs related work as requested.
SECTION 107.4 SCHEDILE OF Pk~P~f[T FEES, CHARGES, ;2,D EXPENSES. Delete existing
and substitute the following:
On all buildings, structures, or alterations requiring a building permit
as set forth in Section 105, a fee shall be paid as recuired at the time of
filing application, in accordance with the fee schedule established by the
governing authority.
A reinspection fee of $15.00 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 i~ the request for inspection, or failure to call for inspection.
Payment of suCh fee must be made prior to the reinspection.
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Plan Filing Fee - Thirty percent (30%) of estimmted permit fee upon
filing. Deduct amount from actual fee if permit is obtained within four (4)
months from approval date; if not, permit fee is kept.
Mayor working drawing review fee - One hundred dollars ($100.00)
deducted from permit fee if permit is obtained within eight (8) months frcm
submission date.
Major changes fee after plaris are approved and oermit issued -
Two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) fee but in no case more t~han the
original permit fee.
Major plan rechecking fee - Second (2nd) and additional check lists
Ten percent (10%) of permit fee for checking service each time rechecked.
SECTION 201.2 DEFINITIONS is amended by adding the following:
"AGENCY" - means same as Applicable Gove~ Body.
"GOVERNING BODY" - means same as Applicable Governing Body.
'~ARQUEE" - means a permanent roofed structure attached to and
supported by the building.
SECTION 201.2 TEkME, GE~ER AND NllVBER. Amend to read:
OPENING - An aperture in a wall, partition, floor, ceiling, or a
roof. Ex~ple: Window, door shaft, duct, corridor, stm~r.
SECTION 508 ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE PHYSICAI,I.Y DISABI~ At~)/OR HANDICAPPED.
Is amended by deleting the entire section except for Section 508.3 Co) and
replacing with:
"State of Florida Statutes Chapter 553, Part V, as amended,
Accessibility by Handicapped person".
Table 600 Page 6-10
Under column heading, "Structural Element" change "roof Construction"
to "roof-Ceiling Construction" (h).
Table 700. Revise Note 5 only as follows:
5. See 702.3
(h)
Section 702.2
TYPE I and TYPE II CONSTRUCTION - Partitions shall be constructed of
noncombustible materials except that franing nmmbers of Fire Retardant Treated
Wood may be used. EXCEPTION - Pocket doors and their frames may be of wood.
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TYPE III CONSTRUCTION - Partitions may be of any material permitted by
this code.
TYPE IV CONSTRUCTION - Partitions shall be constructed of noncombustible
materials except that franing members of fire-retardant treated wood may be
used. EXCEPTION: Pocket doors and their frames may be of wood. Partitions in
one-story buildings only may be of any material permitted by this code.
Section 706.8 ROOF COVERINGS - ~. Add new section as follows:
(a) ROOF SLOPES ~iin~) ~ ~4aximom)
1. Slate, wood, asbestos, asphalt, metal, or aluninun shingles, clay, or
cement tile. 1" in 12" maximum
2. Built-up roofs (gravel or slag surfaces)
Flat roof specifications 1" in 12" maximum
Steep roof specifications 4" in 12" maxinmcn
3. Built-up roof with mineral surfaced
Cap sheet unless Class A 2" in 12" minimum
4. Metal roofing shall be 4" in 12" minimum, unless' specifically recc~nended
by the manufacturer with a particularly designed metal roof system.
Re-roof only. Asphalt shingles may be installed on roof slopes of two inches
(2") in twelve inches (12") providing an additional underlayment of one layer
of ~30 asphalt felt be installed and hot mopped in asphalt over the #30 base
sheet.
Positive slope for drainage - Flat roof systems on new construction shall
have a mininmcn 1/8 inch slope per twelve inches (12") for positive drainage. This
may be accomplished by sloping of the structural deck; by tapered roof
insulation systems; or the use of a poured in place, lightweight concrete fill.
Co) UNDERLAY
1. For clay and cement tile or shingles:
One layer of #30 asphalt felt tintagged to solid sheathing (minimum). The
underlay shall be tinnagged to the roof sheathing twelve inches (12") o.c.
throughout and six inches (6") o.c. on the perimeter of each sheet. One layer of
#85 mineral surfaced roll roofing mopped on with hot-asphalt over the base
sheet. Class C.
2. Asphalt, asbestos, metal, aluminum, or slate shingles or #85 mineral roll
roofing:
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One layer of f~30 asphalt felt tintagged to solid sheathing (m/mimum). The
underlay shall be tintagged to the roof sheathing twelve inches (12") o.c.
throughout and six inches (6") o.c. on the perimeter of each sheet.
(c) MATERIALS AND APPLICATION
1. Cement shingles must meet the requirements for concrete roofing tile as
adopted by the City of Miami and Dade County Building .Depar~nents as of
Mmrch 4th, 1976.
2. Asphalt shingles shall have a mJ_niamm weight of two hundred and twenty-
five pounds (225 lbs.) per one hundred (100) square feet and shall be installed
according to the manufacturers specifications. Either self-sealing shingles
shall be used, or each shingle tab shall be set in mastic.
3. Asbestos shingles shall have a minimum weight requirement per one hundred
(100) square feet American Method four hundred and seventy (470) pounds., Dutch
Method two hundred and sixty five (265) pounds., French or Hexagonal Method
two hundred and fifty (250) pounds, and shall be installed according to the
manufacturers specifications.
4. Slate shingles shall be a minimum thickness of three sixteenth inches
(3/16") and weigh a minimum of eight hundred (800) pounds per one hundred (100)
sq, mre feet and be installed as per manufacturers specification.
5. Built-up roofing shall be applied according to the 1981 Edition of the
Naticmml Roofing Manufacturers.
Gravel - on inclines of less than two inches (2") per foot, a minimum of
four hundred (400) pounds of local pea rock or river rock shall be applied per
scpmre and shall be clean and reasonably dry. A mininum of fifty percent (50%)
of the aggregate shall be imbedded in the flood coat of hot bitumen. On inclines
of two inches (2") per foot or more, three hundred (300) pounds of gravel or two
hundred and fifty (250) pounds of slag per roofing square, fifty percent (50%)
imbedded, shall be acceptable.
6. Clay tile and cement shingles shall be properly treated to insure bond
and shall be laid in cement mortar type M, or S in such a way that natural
drainage along the slopes of the roof is not impeded. Ail starter tile are to be
nailed and cemented. Ail field tile on roofs with pitch of six inches (6") in
twelve inches (12") and over must be spot nailed every third tile in every fift~h
row or other approved manner. Cement and clay tile shall be laid with a minimum
of two inch (2") headlap.
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7. MEtal Roofs: To be installed according to manufacturers reconwnendations
wi~h the following minimum requirenents:
(a) Galvanized sheet metal 26 gauge minimum.
(b) Copper - 16 ounce (Roofing temper.)
(c) Corrugated aluminum . 024 minimun thickness.
(d) Metal Shingles: 28 gauge minimum and 8" x 12' maxinum size.
Joints locked or soldered and made water-tight.
Aluminum shingles .019 minimum and 12'" x 48'" maximun size. Must be four-
way interlocking type with each shingle fastened with six .040 gauge, formed
nailing tabs. Aluminum shingles will be accepted as a Class C roof only, unless
applied with an under layment rated by the National Bosrd of Fire Underwriters
a~s a Class A or B roof.
(e) Corrugated or flat sheet metal roofing or siding will be permitted only in
Zoning Districts, C-I, C-2, C-3, C-4, M-l, except as provided in Appendix (S)
Utility Buildings - Metal, and that metal siding as a veneer may be used in both
residential and con~ercial zones, as a sheathing and roof covering combined under
the following conditions:
1. Scope: This section shall govern the design of metal roof deck
construction used on spans of not over ten feet (10') ,and shall govern when in
conflict with other provisions of this code.
2. Uses: F~tal roof decks may be used only in structures open on one
or more sides including screen enclosures.
3. Design:
A. The max/mum working stress shall in no case exceed the ultimate
divided by two point five (2.5).
B. For purposes of determining the structural properties of
corrugated metal roof decks, the effective width of the top flange
between ribs shall be limited to seventy-five percent (75%) of width
of top flange, for metal thickness of .048" and sixty-two percent
(62%) for .023".
C. Moment co-efficients of t/10 shall be used where metal roof
deck units extend over three or more spans, provided deck units are
bolted, screwed, or riveted to supports. All other metal deck
installations shall be designed as simple spans.
D. Maxinun Deflection: The maximum deflection of metal roof decks
under design live load of thirty (30) lbs. per square feet, plus dead
load, shall not exceed L/150 of clear span.
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E. Anchorage and Loading: Metal decks shall be anchored with bolts
or rivets of stainless steel or aluminum to the supporting frame work
to resist the following gross uplift of forty-five (45) pounds per
square foot for eaves and overhangs, thirty (30) pounds per square
foot for all other roof &teas.
The live load acting downward shall be thirty (30) pounds square foot
or a concentrated live load of three hundred (300) pounds acting
on the center of span and the center of the panel. Loads given will
not be acted simultaneously. Most effective load shall govern.
F. Sandwich panels with honey-combed core that is glued to faces
shall have metal faces of not less than .024" in thickness. The
acceptance of such panels as to length, and loading shall be
detenmined by performance tests.
In lieu of designing according to Section 706.8 (c) 7, tests may be
made to detenmine the structn~al properties of a deck, based on the maximom
allowable unit stress and m~_deflection specified herein. ~Such test shall be
performed on bare metal deck on simple spans supported on knife edges, with
concentrated loads applied at the center point of the span or uniform distributed
loads applied. Deck panel shall be not less than .032" in thickness. Drawings
shall be submitted showing method of testing. Tests shall be observed,
interpreted, and certified by an engineer registered in the State of Florida, and
subject to approval of the Building Official.
(d) MISC~.I ANEOUS:
1. Insulation: The use of cork, fiberboard or other approved insulation
shall be permitted in all types of construction on too of the roof deck provided
that such insulation is properly secured to the roof deck and is covered with an
approved type of roofing applied thereto and conforming to the fire zone
requiranents.
2. Fastenings: Ail nails to be hot dipped galvanized or of better rust
preventive quality except on aluninun roofing to be aluminum, and on copper to be
of copper or copper alloy.
3. Replacement of Damaged P~ofing: Not n~re than twenty-five percent (25%)
of the roof covering of a building shall be replaced in any period of twelve (12)
months unless the entire roof covering is made to cor~form with the reouirements
of this code. (See Section 101.4 (d) Basic Code.)
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RerOOfing - The practice of removing the existing roofing membrane
and insulation down to the deck, repairing any damaged decking and installating
new insulation, preferably in nmltiple layers with staggering joints, and
applying a new membrane, with gravel or other surfacing as appropriate.
Recovering - The practice of repairing the old roof surface, such as
removal of gravel surfacing and repairs as necessary. An additional layer or
layers of insulation is applied over the repaired membrane, breaking the joints
over the existing insulation and applying a new membrane with gravel or other
surfacing 'as appropriate.
The Building Official may rec~re a letter frcra an engineer that certifies
that a roof deck can support the additional load created when a roof deck is
recovered.
4. Concrete and concrete mixture roofings shall comply with Fire
Underwriters and manufacturers specifications. When the roof is constructed
using these materials and is required to be waterproof, the installation shall be
made using acceptable materials and methods. '
5. Dissimilar metals shall not be used in inmediate contract in any roof
construction, including fasteners.
Section 706.9 FIASHtNGS. Add new section.
(a) Valley s: Flashings at valleys shall not be less than sixteen inches (16")
wide; for slate, cement, or clay tile, asbestos shingles, wood shingles, and
shakes, flashing shall be a minimum of sixteen (16) ounce copper or soft twenty-six
(26) gauge stm~nless steel. Flashing at valleys for mineral surfaced roll
roofing and asphalt shingles shall be a minimum twenty-six (26) gauge galvanized
metal. Flashing at valleys for asphalt shingles shall be a ~ twenty-six (26)
gauge galvanized steel metal, sixteen (16) ounce copper or .024 thickness aluminum
with a minimum overlap of two inches (2").
(b) Drip Edge: At all eaves and gables there shall be installed a metal drip
edge strip of twenty-six (26) gauge galvanized steel, twenty-six (26) gauge
stainless steel, sixteen (16) ounce copper or .024 thickness aluminum with a mininmm
overlap of two inches (2"). This does not apply to wood shingles or sbmkes.
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(c) Gravel Stop: On built-up tar and gravel roofs there shall be installed a
gravel stop of twenty-six (26) gauge galvanized steel, twenty-six (26) gauge
stainless steel, sixteen (16) ounce copper or .024 alumin~n with minirm~ overlap
of two inches (2") which must be soldered, - lapped four inches (4") and set in
mastic or have installed a minimu~ five inch (5") cover plate of like material
set in mastic.
(d) Intersections of Flat and Pitched Roofs: Whenever flat and pitched roofs
meet or intersect, a m_io_imum flashing not less than twelve inches (12") wide of
twenty-six (26) gauge galvanized steel, sixteen (16) o~nce copper, twenty-six
(26) gauge stainless steel of .024 aluminum shall be provided.
(e) Roof and Wall and Parapet Intersections: Ail flashings to be per
manufacturers published instructions or the following minimunm will be accepted.
If walls are of masonry veneer and felt flashings are used, cant strips shall be
installed. Base flashings shall be a minimum of two (2) fifteen (15) pound
asbestos felts or three (3) fifteen (15) pound asphalt felts set in a plastic roof
cement as per manufacturers specifications. Base flashing of sixteen (16) ounce
copper, or twenty-six (26) gauge stainless steel shall be used nnder clay tile,
cement tile, asbestos or slate shingles, and wood shingles and shakes. If metal
base flashing is used, no cant strip is required and it shall t~ up six inches (6")
and flange onto roof four inches (4"). A metal thruwall flashing, counter flashing
or metal s~ucco stop counter flashing shall be used. Counter flashing shall overlap
base flashing a minimum of fou~ inches (4") and turn into masonry a minimum of one
and a half inches (1~") with one q~arter inch (~") turned up, or other approved
method.
If walls are of woods and felt flashings are used, cant strip shall be
installed. Base flashings shall be same as described above. If metal base
flashing is used, no cant strip is required. Metal base flashing shall turn up'
six inches (6") underneath the exterior wall covering. If finish is stucco and
felt base flashing is used, a metal stucco stop counter flashing shall be
installed.
All chimney and roof intersections shall be base flashed and counter
flashed with the same metal as the valley.
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Crickets or saddle coverings shall be of the same metals as the valley
or when acceptable to the Building Official may be of the same material as the
roof. Metal flashing shall be placed under the underlayment on a .built up roof
at any pitch change. If parapet walls are covered with a min~ of one fifteen (15)
pound asbestos felt or two (2) fifteen (15) pound asphalt felts set in plastic
cement as per manufacturers specifications, no counter flashing is required.
Section 711 ROOF DRAIh~. Delete and substitute the following:
(a) Exterior gutters and d~enspouts shall be constructed of a minimun of
sixteen (16) o~nce hard copper, twenty-six (26) gauge stainless steel, twenty-six
(26) gauge galvanized steel, . 032 aluminum, Schedule 40 PVC or other materials
as approved by the Building Official. Where re~red, the size of the downspouts
shall be one (1) sq~mre inch for each one hundred (100) square feet of roof
area.
(b) Roof Drains and Interior Leaders: Where roof drains and interior
leaders are carried down~inside of the building, the requirements of the Plumbing
Code for size and material shall be followed. Proper screens ~hall be placed at
all roof drains to prevent stoppage of flow of water by debris.
(c) Roof Outlets and Overflow Scuppers: Roof outlets shall be a ~ of
two sq~re inches for each one hundred (100) sq~re feet of roof area, and
overflow scruppers of the same size shall be provided not less than two inches (2")
nor more than four inches (4") above the roof deck unless the roof is designed
for water cooling, in which case the overflow may be raised to provide for
re~ning the water.
(d) Roof or Air-Conditioning Drainage: Any water frcm the roof or air-
conditioning system of any building which would flow by gravity over any public
property or adjacent private property shall be carried by means of conductors
under the sidewalk and through the curb to the gutter. Provided, however, that if
a storm sewer or catch basin is available to the property, the Building Official
may require the water to be connected by means of conductors to the storm sewer
or catch basin. Condensate drains shall terminate in storm sewers, dry wells or
on the ground, or with special permission of the Building Official it may terminate
in the sanitary sewer.
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Section 1302.5 (f) FOUNDATION WAT.T.q ;~¢D FOOTINGS. Delete and substitute the
follc~cing: ·
All exterior foundations shall form continuous walls. Under all exterior
walls, footings shall be at leash four inches (4") wider on each side than the wall
resting on the footing. When concrete blocks are used for foundation walls in
frame buildings, footings, and reinforcing steel are required as in Table of
Minirmm Allowable Dimensions herein. Blocks shall be bonded with six inch (6")
thick cap extending full width of block reinforced with two (2) number 3
reinforcing bars. Anchor bolts or structural steel shall extend through blockm
to the footing steel. Hollow units shall be filled with grout in cells containing
these anchor bolts or structural steel. Refer to Section 1605! for dimensions and
monolithic foundations.
Ail footings shall be formed unless prior approval is obtained from
Building Official.
EXCEPTION: For frame buildings constructed on solid original ground, concrete
piers and footings or poured concrete footings with masonry (solid or concrete
filled) piers for interior supports may be used; or if preferred, continuous
masonry and concrete footings and foundations constructed as shown in Table of
Minimum Allowable Dimensions.
Section 1404.5 HOLI3~ UNITS.
(See Section 1605)
Add new Section 1404.5 as follows:
(a) The below minimums, the requirement for poured concrene and poured concrete
colunns, may be waived when the structure is designed by a registered architect
or engineer, subject to approval of the Building Official.
(b) The minimtm thickness of exterior walls of hollow masonry units shall be
eight inches (8"). Four inch (4") block walls may be used for pocketing of doors
if the four inch (4") wall is a maxinmm of five feet (5') in length unless reinforced.
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~i~sonry walls (including walls of plain concrete) shall be sopported at such
intervals that the wall panel within the vertical and horizontal supports shall not
exceed two hundred and fifty six (256) sq?sre feet in area, provided, however,
that for solid n~sonry walls and distance between vertical supports shall in no
case exceed twenty feet (20 '), and for hollow walls of masorm~ or walls of hollow
masonry units such distance shall not exceed sixteen feet (16').
(c) Such vertical and horizonta~ support shall be obtained by reinforced
concrete colunns at all corners and at intervals as specified above, and be
reinforced concrete tie beams below each tier of floor or ceiling joists and on
top of all walls to form a coping. In one story residential buildings the corner
columns may be ~nitted. For non-load bearing exterior walls in one-story
residential buildings, columns are not re~red provided the wall panel within
the closest vertical and horizontal supports shall not exceed two h~ndred and fifty
six (256) square feet in area, and in which case the col~nns in the load
bearing walls shall be located not greater than six feet (6') from corners and
thereafter at spacings specified in paragraph (a) above.
(d) Reinforced concrete columns specified in (c) sh~ll be not less than
8 x 12 inches and have not less than fou~ (4) 5/8 inch reinforcing rods with
one q~rter inch (¼") ties spaced twelve inches (12") apart. In one story residential
buildings as specified in (c) the reinforced concrete columns shall not be less
than 8 x 12 inches and have not less than two (2) No. 5 (5/8 inch diameter)
reinforcing rods securely positioned by means of metal ties or spacers. (Ail
column reinforcing steel shall extend into tie beams and footings a minirm~ of
twenty-fou~ (24) diameters or shall have connections designed to develop the full
strength of the column reinforcing steel.)
Continuity shall be provided at corners by bonding two outside bars from each
direction around the corner eighteen inches (18") or by adding two bent bars
which extend eighteen inches (18") each way from the corner
(e) Reinforced concrete tiebeams specified in (c) shall not be smaller than
8 x 12 inches, and have not less than four (4) 5/8 inch rods, t~o (2) at the top
and two (2) at the bottom. Minirm~ lap of steel shall be thirty (30) diameters.
(f) Reinforced concrete coping beams specified in (c) on walls up' to four
feet (4') high shall not be less than six inches (6") thick and not less than
forty-eight (48) sq~re inches in cross section and shall have not less than two (2)
one half inch (~") reinforcing rods. Such beams shall be anchored to the tie- beam
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inraediately underneath with reinforced concrete columns not smaller than 8 x 12
inches, having not less than four (4) one half inch (~") reinforcing rods and
placed one column over each column, supporting the tie beam. Coping beans shall
be installed along the top of the rakes of gables.
(g) Masonry walls shall be thoroughly bonded and anchored at points where they
intersect and where they abut or join the reinforced concrete or fireproofed
steel framework of a building.
(h) Piers and buttresses relied on for lateral support shall have sufficient
strength and stability to transfer the wind forces- to the ground. When walls are
dependent upon floors for their lateral support, provisions shall be made in the
building to transfer the lateral force resisted by all floors to the ground.
(i) Mortar used in masonry construction shall be cement, mortar or cement lime
mortar, provided that foundations, walls, rubble stone walls, and isolated piers
shall be laid in cement mortar only.
(j) Where reinforced colunns carry concentrated loads and are more than one (1)
story high, a colunn shall be 12" x 12" or an equivalent sized column to carry
the designed load. ~
Colunns shall be required adjacent to any corner opening exceeding four feet
(4') in width, and adjacent to one side of any wall opening exceeding nine feet (9')
in width.
(k) In one story residences only, 8" x 16" filled colunn block with No. 5
(5/8th) reinforcing rods securely positioned by means of wire ties top and bottom
may be used in lieu of poured concrete columns. Filled blocks shall not be used
for any beam or lintel over eight feet (8') in length.
In using filled building flocks for columns or lintels, the block shall be
thoroughly wet down inmediately prior to pouring. Pea-rock aggregate containing
maxinm~ rock size of 3/8" or pump rmix concrete r~t be used, with the minimum
concrete strength of two thousand five hundred (2,500) pounds per square inch at
twenty-eight (28) days. Ail filled building blocks must be thoroughly rodded
when being poured to prevent voids in the pour. The outside of the bottem block
of all col~,~s must be broken out prior to pouring to facilitate clean-out, wire
tieing and inspection. Ail colunm reinforcing steel shall extend into tie-beams
and footings a minim~n of twenty-four (24) diameters or shall have connections
designed to develop the full strength of the colum~ reinforcing steel.
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(1) Where exterior hollow masonry units bear on a concrete surface, a one
and one half inch (1~") recess or another effective water stop, as approved by the
Buil_d~ng Official, shall be provided to prevent water entering the interior of
the structure.
Section 1405
this addendum.
Section 1406.1 (d)
lATERAL SUPPORT. Delete only such parts that are conflict with
PARAPET WAI.IS. Delete and substitute the following:
(d) There shall be placed in all parapet walls.~ scuppers or relief openings as
close as practical to each downspout. See Section 711 (c) for sizing.
Section 1409.2 CHASES. Add new paragraph (d) as follows:
(d) Voids larger than three inches (3") inside diameter shall not be
permitted in minimum size exterior perimeter beans.
Section 1603 MINIMIN SLAB %HICKb~SS. Delete and substitute the following:
The minimum thickness of concrete floor slabs supported· directly on the
ground shall not be less than three and one half inches (3~") unless designed by a
registered architect or engineer. Make adequate provisions for waterproofing slabs
on grade in all structures. Waterproof admixture concrete or membrane on grade
shall satisfy this recp~rement.
Section 1605 CONCRETE WAI.I.~ AND FOUNDATIONS. Add new section as follows:
(a) Ail exterior walls and interior bearing walls shall be supported on
continuous masonry or reinforced concrete walls or footings as listed in Table 1605
and must be of sufficient size and strength to safely support the loads imposed
as determined by the character of this soil.
TABLE 1605
MI~ AT.IOWABLE DIMENSIONS FOR FOUNDATION ~,~'r,'r.q AMD FOOTINGS
CONTINUOUS
WAT,I.q
Thickness
Frame 2 Story 8"
Frame 1 Story 8''~',~,~
,Masonry 2 Story 8''~'~,',4~'''~
Masonry 1 Story 8''~',~',~','
FOOTINGS MINI~COM DEFIH STEEL
Bottom Height Finish Grade to
Width Footing Top
18" 10" 6"
16" ,8" 6"
20" 10" 6"
18" 10" 6"
3" Clear
Steel to Ground
3 No. 4*
2 -No. 4
3 No. 5*
3 No. 4*
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Notes:
One rod in top of footing.
Six inches (6") if of reinforced conorete.
Twelve inches (12") to provide ledge for joist bearing where other
than slab floors on grade are used.
Top of footing shall not be above the top of natural on compacted grade.
(b) The above minirm~ sizes apply for soil bearing values of 1700 pounds per
sq~mre 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 (1) story high, the minimum footing thickness under
isolated piers and colunms or posts shall be twelve inches (12").
(c) Properly designed footings proportioned to loads an~ with specified
min/mun grades may be substituted for these m/zdmum footings when bearing the
seal of a registered architect or engineer and subject to the approval of the
Building Official.
(d) When soil conditions require the use of grade beams on'' pilings or
spread footings, a m/n/nmm outsid~ finish grade of four inches (4") above .the
bottom of the concrete grade beams may be req~red. Where monolithic slab
foundations are used, they shall be a m/n/mum of fourteen inches (14") deep from
the top of the slab to the bottcm of the footing and a minimum outside finish
grade of six inches (6") above the bottom of the thickened slab shall be required
unless a probable ground erosion condition exists. At the discretion of the
Building Official, more than six inches (6") may be required. In wood frame
construction, six inches (6") of clearance shall be maintained from the bottom
of any exterior siding to finish grade.
Section 1606 CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE. Add new section as follows:
Cast in place concrete construction, unreinforced, and reinforced only
for shrinkage or t~mperature changes, shall be classified as plain concrete.
Plain concrete, other than fill, shall conform to the reauirements for
reinforced concrete and have a miuJmun ultimate compressive strength at twenty-eight
(28) days of two thousand five hundred pounds (2,500 lbs.) oer sq~mre inch.
Except for sidewalks or walkways, slabs on ground or fill shall be a
minimun of three and one half inches (3%~") thick and must be re/nforced with a
minimum of 6 x 6 - 10 x 10 welded wire mesh, lapped six inches (6"), or its
equivalent in reinforcement. Mmke adequate provisions for waterproofing slabs on
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grade in all structures. Waterproof admixture concrete or membrane on grade
shall satisfy this requirement. Termite trea~nent of soil under slabs on grade
under structures is required prior to placing concrete.
Section 1700.1 (g) GENERAL. Add new paragraph (g) as follows:
(g) Ail wood framing, furring, bucks, plates, steads, or any other woodwork
coming into contact with any masonry whether the masonry is exterior or interior,
shall be pressure treated.
Section 1701.3 FOUNDATIONS. Delete and substitute the 'following:
Foundations shall be designed and constructed in accordance with
Sections 1301 and 1605.
Section 1701.4 MUD Sll.l.q. Delete without substitution.
Section 1705.1 SIII.~ ON FOUb~ATIONS. Delete existing and substitute the
following:
Ail masonry shall be finished to provide a true and even bearing surface
for wooden structural ~mmbers. Such structural members shall b& securely
fastened to the masonry or concrete bearing surface in the following manner:
All sills and plates in exterior walls shall be bolted with not less than
one half inch (~") diameter bolts of a length to provide a minimmn six inch (6")
embedment in the masonry or concrete and spaced not more than four feet (4') apart.
There shall be one such bolt within twelve inches (12") of each corner or offset
wall. Alternate methods of equal attachment may be used when supported by
proper engineering documentation and approved by the Building Official. In
exterior wall construction, where foundation walls are not poured monolithic with
the footings, bolts must extend through the wall and into the footings, regardless
of whether the walls are solid. One half inch (~") steel dowels extending frc~n
the footing and adequately lapping full length of the bolts are construed as
complying with the rec~rements of this Section. If hollow walls are used, the
cell in which the dowels are located must be solidly filled with concrete or
grout. Ail foundation sills shall be of approved pressure treated wood for
protection against decay and termites.
CHAYrMR 23
Delete
SIGNS A~ID OIIfDOOR DISPLAYS
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Section 2506 AlJfbflAI~ SCREEn] ENCLOSURES. Add new Section
(a) Definition: An aluminun screen enclosure is a structure franed with
structural alumin~n having screened walls and screened roof whose primary function
is to provide protection from insects and that is erected in a concrete foundation.
(b) General:
1. Permit: A permit must be obtained for all screen enclosures. Such
plans for drawings as may be deemed'necessary to fully advise and aquaint the
Building Official with the location, method of attachement, construction, and
material of the installation and the power meter location and drop shall accompany
the application and shall be subject to review of the Building Official. Ail
plans and specifications shall be prepared and signed and sealed by a professional
engineer registered in the State of Florida Unless product approval has been
reccranended as provided for in Section 103.6, Alternate Materials.
Screen enclosures are structures and shall meet all setbacks required
Foundation
The minimum monolithic footing shall be 8" x 8" with one (1) f/4 steel
reinforcing bar.
(b) Exterior walls of all screen enclosures shall be set back a minimun
of two inches (2") from edge of slab.
2. Anchors and Connections:
(a) Anchors used to fasten the screen enclosure to the slab shall be
tested by a recognized testing laboratory and such test results
furnished to the Building Official. ~ allowable holding power
for each anchor shall be based on the test results with a safety
factor of 2.25. Rust resistant approved anchor bolts shall be used.
Co) Sheet metal screws will not be permitted under the following conditions:
1. In tension unless the s~rew ~ has a minimun one half inch (~")
shank bond.
2. In a moment transferring connection unless the screw has a mJ_ninum
of one half inch (~") shank bond.
(c) All connections shall be designed for positive fastening with a minimum
safety factor of 2.25.
for any other structure.
(c) Structural Design:
1.
(a)
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(d) Lateral support shall be by self-standing columns or colu~s with
braces made of combination c~pression and tension members. Cables
are not permissable as required structural supports.
(e) Composite section will only be figured as eighty percent (80%0) of
unit stress non-composite section.
(f) A minimum facia or sub-facia of two inch (2") material properly
anchored to the rafter ~nds shall be required to support a screen
enclosure.
3. Screening:
All screening shall be a minimum of sixty percent (60%) or more open
and shall be installed in such manner that it will release frcm the frame ~ith a
loading of 10~ per sc~re foot.
4, Design at all members shall be in accordance with Chapter XXVIII of
the Standsrd Building Code.
5. Design Loads: Per Chapter XII of Standard Building Code -
In addition, all beams will be analyzed for a two hundred pound (200 lb.)
concentrated load at mid-span.
APPENDIX B - Table 3, Page B-10 - Under column heading '57all or Partition
Assembly". CONCRETE WAI.I.~ - second line. Revise to read:
Solid concrete reinforced with 4 x 4 inch wire welded fabric near the center
plane of wall.
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