O81-02ORDINANCE NO. ~' ~__
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA~
AMEMDING CHAPTER 5, BUILDING CODE, SECTION 5-1,
ADOPTION OF THE STANDARD B~ILDING CODE INCLUDING
PART II (GAS), AND SECTION 5-2, AMENDMENTS TO THE
BUI!LDING CODE, BY ADOPTING THE STANDARD BUILDING
CODE, 1919 EDITION WITH UNIFORM MINIMUM COUNTY-
WIDE ADDENDUMS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE BUILDING CODE
ADVISORY BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR
A SAV~INGS CLAUSE, REPEALING PROVISIONS; AUTHORITY
TO CODIFY; AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City of Boynton Beach is mandated by the Florida
Legislature to adopt the same basic construction codes as all munici-
paiities in Palm Beach County; and
WHEREAS, the Building Code Advisory Board of Palm Beach County
has recommended the adoption of the 1979 addendum to standard coder with
uniform minimum county-wide 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 Section 5-1 of the Codified Ordinances of the
City of Boynton Beach, Florida, be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 5-1 Adoption of the Standard Building Code including
Part II (Gas).
The Standard Building Code, ~n~ 1979 edition, and the
Standard Building Code Part II (Gas), current edition,
Sections 1-3, as published by the Standard Building Code
Congress, and the National Board of Fire Underwriters
Code for the Installation of Heat Producing Appliances,
Heating, Ventilating, Air-Conditioning, Blower and Exhaust
Systems, as published by the National Board of Fire Under-
writers, and the State of Florida Model Energy Efficiency
Building Code, Ngvember, 1978 edition, (with alternate pages
1-2A, 1-4A, 5-15A, 5-16A, 5-17A and 6-5A), ~'~ ~e~a~es
of which are on file with the Clerk of the City of Boynton
Beach, Florida, be and the same are hereby adopted as the
building code of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, subject,
however, to suc~ amendments, corrections and additions as
shall appear in Section 5-2 of this Chapter.
Section 2. That Chapter 5 of the Codified Ordinances of the
City of Boynton Beach, Florida, Building Cgde, Section 5-2 Amendment
to Building Code is hereby amended to rea4 as follows:
Sec. 5-2. Amendments to building code.
The following amendments, corrections, and
additions to the Standard Building Code
adopted in section 5-1, are hereby made and
adopted; said amendments, corrections, and
additions being set forth herein with refer-
ences to and prefaced by the section number
and title of said Code, as follows:
SEE ATTACHED ADDENDUM WHICH IS MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE
Section 3. Ail ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 4. Should any section or provision of this ordinance or
any portion hereof be declared by a Court of competent jurisdiction to
be ~m~&&~d~ such decision shall not affect the remainder of this ordinance
Section 5. Authority is hereby granted to codify this Ordinance.
Section 6. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon
its passage.
First reading this ~ day of
Second, final reading and passage, ~h~s
7' , 1981.
1981.
day of
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
/
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
(Corp. Seal)
UNIFO~[, MINIMUM COD7~T~IIDE ADDENDUMS
TOTHE
STANDARD BUILDING CODE, 1979 EDITION
AS RECO~-~-~ENDED BY THE
BUILDING CODE ADVISORY BOAP~
.OF
PA~,i BEACH cOUNTY
ADDENDUM TO 1979 STANDARD BUILDING CODE
(a) 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 or
structures, or portions thereof, and any appurtenances connected or
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 buildinc
code known as the S~a ~
u nmard Building Code, 1979 Edition, and Appendixes
"A, "B", "C", "E", "F","L" & "O" thereto, and the 1979 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 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
~imits) (unincorporated areas) of
"SE CTI ON
B~NDMENTS TO THE STA/~DARD BUILDI!~G CODE".
~,.E CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
IS A/~ENDEn BY
REVISING 102.1 BUILDING 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 to existing paragraph:
The inspector appointed shall be, within twelve (12) months of
appointment, certified by the Buildin~ Officials Association of Florida
or be an Inspector'Trainee who must b~ able to become 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:
Maintains a variety of office files and records pertaining to
the building and zoning division and general inspectionai services
an~ 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 in the issuance of permits. Performs minor field inspections
under close supervision and review by departmental certified inspectors.
Obtains information from tax assessor and other agency departments
regarding legal descriptions and ownership of properties. Photographs
properties, building, and other structures relative to inspections,
installation, and condemnation proceedings. Performs related work as
required° - -
103 . 6 ALTERNATE MATERIALS .
(a) ADMINISTRATION
Add the following:
This section provideS for the use of types of construction
materials and design not specifically mentioned therein. The code
further states that it is not the intent to prevent the use of these
alternate materials or types of construction. Also upon acceptance
by the Building Official, they may be used wherever this code is
enforced.
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Chapter 74-567, Laws of Florida, created the Building Code
Advisory Board of Palm Beach County (hereinafter referred to as
Code Advisory Board). The Code Advisory Board as created pursuant
to Chapter 74-567, Laws of Florida, as amended, may advise local
governmental units concerning products that are acceptable for
use zn construction.
By adoption of this addendum each local governmental unit has
the option to direct all inquiries concerning new product approval
to the Code Advisory Board. The Code Advisory Board will act as
a clearinghouse for new product apProval applications in Palm Beach
County.
(b) STANDARDS
The types of construction of material or method of design
referred to in this code shall be considered as standards of quality
and strength. New types of construction or materials or methods
of design shall be ~at least equal to these standards for the correspon-
ding use intended. For the purposes intended the product~ quality,
strength~ effectiveness fire-resistance durability, safet~ and
control of installation shall'be guides for consideration.
(c) APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Application for approval of any alternate t~pe of constr~ction
material or device shall be made to the Building Code Advisory Board
of Palm Beach County throuqh its Chairman or his designated represen-
tative. The application will be made on a form prOvided'by the Code
Advisory Board and will state the purpose, and advantages of the
productl If the application is for a type of structure, the applica-
tion will be accompanied with plans signed, dated, and sealed by a
Florida registered engineer or architect together with supporting
engineering calculations, signed, dated and sealed by a Florida
registered engineer~ supporting the design. If the application is
for material or device, the application will be accompanied by such
tests, calculations or other proof of the product offered for approval.
The Code Advisory 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 zs
structural engineering. In the case of alternate materials or device,
~qe consultant will be a recognized authority in his field~
The Code Advisory Board may elect to examine the product through
the staff, or request an examination and opinion by a consultant,
or a nationally recognized testing lab.
The data shall be analyzed and evaluated for meeting the perfor-
mance standards of the Standard Codes. After receiving an evaluation
reDort, the Code Advisory Board will issue a written recommendation
on the appropriateness of any. product for use in Palm Beach County.
All decisions shall be forwarded to:
Product control file
2. Applicant
3o Ail Building Departments
(d) FEES
A two hundred dollar ($200.00) minimum initial filing fee for the
examination of the Products System Plan shall be provided by the
applicant at the time of application, and shall be considered as a
necessary part thereof. However, if the filing and professional review
fee exceeds $200.00, the applicant shall be notified of the estimated
cost thereof prior to authorizing further work and the full cost must
be paid by the applicant prior to performing further review. Resub-
missions after unfavorable recommendations will not require an addition-
al initial e:~amination fee ~o be provided by the applicant, but the
applicant shall be require~ to pay any additional fees charged by the
consultant, prior to each necessary report.
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( e ) P~JE CT ION
Applications for product approval rejected during any phase of
the investigation procedure shall be returned to the applicant
stating the reasons for rejection in writing.
Applicants whose request has been so rejected may exercise his
right to appeal as set forth in the Standard Building Code Section
!11. '
(f) 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:
Non-conformance with the Standard Building Code due to
amendments adopted subsequent to the date of notice of
acceptance.
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Deviation from the design of record due to change, omission
or substitution.
Use of the product, ~ system or method not within the scope 'of
the notice of acceptance. ~
4. Unsatisfactory performance Where subjected to actual conditions.~
5. Appearance of intolerable effects such as, but not limited to,
to:[icity when associated with other materials.
Notification of revocation shall be provided to all persons
having received the notice of acceptance.
(g) REVISION
ApprOvals 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.
Where approved~ a new notice of acceptance with a new numb.er will
be issued with.no change in expiration ~
uate.
(h) RENEWAL
?wo (2) years from the initial approval date and every two (2)
years thereafter, the Advisory Board shall request from the original
applicant if the product approval is to be renewed without change.
Failure of applicant to respond within thirty (30) calendar days shall
cause the product approval to be automatically revoked.
Section 103.7 - LIABILITY. is amended by identifying the existing
paragraph as subsection (2) and adding a new sub-section (b) to read:
"(b) Any suit brought against any former employee of an agency
for actions said employee may have taken in the lawful dischange of
his duties while employed by said municipality will be defended by the
agency."
Section 105.1 WHEN REQUIRED. Delete and substitute the following:
"(a) Any individual partnership, ~'~
, ~m~m, corporation or other
business organization that is the owner or lessee of property, who
desires that work as described below be performed on said owned or
leased property~ shall make provisions for an applicant, properly
qualified under the ordinances regulating the c~tification and liCensing
of contractors, owner-builder an~ lessee-builder, to file an a.Dl~ca~on~ ' ~'
for and obtain the required permit from the Building Official ~ior to
commencing work for the following:"
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1. Construct, erect, enlarge, alter, move, remove, relocate,
demolish or change the occupancy of any building, or portion thereof.
Building permits shall not be required for replacement or re~air work
having value of less~than $200.00 providing however that suc~ work
will not affect the structural integrity or fire rating of the build-
ing or violate any other provision of this code.
2. Install, replace or resurface roofing, or make repairs.
3. Install or replace windows or doors including frames, ~jalousie,
storm window or stops, shutters, awnings, canopies, or similar items.
4. Erect or replace fences, walls, signs or sign structures.
5. Install or replace masts, towers for television or radio
receiving-transmitting antenna extending more than ten (10) feet
above the last anchorage, flag poles, exterior lightin~ or similar
items. ~
6. Install swimming or wading pool, above.or below ground, two
feet (2') or more deep or more than five hundred (500) gallon
.capacity.
7. Install or replace gasoline, fuel, oi!, bottled gas, oxygen,
nitrous oxide or. similar liquid or gaseous storage tanks, .pumps and
related equipment, above or below ground, in a capacity of more than
8. Construct, replace or resurface asphalt or concrete drive-
ways, parking areas, hardstands or sidewalks.
9. Install or replace docking and mooring facilities for private
or commercial water craft, groins, seawalls, jetties, revetments or
similar structures and facilities related thereto.
10. Install, replace or reloCate fire sprinkler, fire alarm,
smoke detection or similar fire prevention and protection systems and
related equipment or appurtenances.
Section 105.3 (c) - DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS:
(c) and substitute the following:
Delete paragraph
1. Ail drawings, Specifications and accompanying data shall bear
the name~ signature and address of the deSigner..
2 Pursuant to Chapter 471 F.S. and Chapter 481 F.S. said
designer shall be either a state registered architect or a state regis-
tered engineer (or be exempt therefrom) and shall perform only those
services which he is authorized by law to perform.
3. Provmme.~' ~ ~ however, that no person shall be required to be so
registered to make plans and specifications for, or supervise the
erection, enlargement or alteration of:
Any building upon any farm for the use of any farmer regardless
of the cost of the building.
Bo Any one family or two family residence, building or domestic out
building appurtenant to any one family or two family residence
regardless of cost; or
C. Any other type building costing less than $5,000.00 except
schools ~'~ ~' -
, au..~m~o_zums or other building intended for the mass
assemblage of people.
4. Provided further that this code shall not be construed to prevent
any employee of a~ architect or engineer from acting in any capacity
under the instruction, control~ or situation of the architect or
engineer, or prevent any person from acting as a contractor in the
execution of work designed by an architect or engineer.
Section 106.2 - QUALIFICATION OF APPLICANT.
substitute the following:
Delete existing 'and
Application for permits will be accepted only from con~ractorS
currently licensed in their respective field and for whom no revo-
cation or suspension of license is existing e~ceDt that a sole
owner may make application for permit an~ supervise the work in
connection with the construction, maintenance, alterations or repair
of a single family residence or two (2) 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 twelve (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 to the Building
Official for the proper supervision and conduct of all work covered
thereby.
An owner or tenant of any 'building leasehold may make applica-
tion for permit to repair or remodel any bui!dinq when non-structural
work is involved not to exceed $5~000.00 in value within any twelve
(12) month period.
Section 106.3 - CONDITION OF mT_,~ PE~[IT.
tute the following:
Delete existing and substi-
(a) The Building Official shall act upon an app!ication'for a
permit with plans as filed, or as amended, without unreasonable or
unnecessary delay. A permit issued shall be construed to be a
license to proceed with the work and shall not be construed as author-
ity to violate, cancel, alter, or set aside any of the provisions of
this code~ nor shall such issuance of ape ~rmit prevent the Building
Official from thereafter requiring a correction of errors in plans
or in construction~ or of violations of this code.
(b) Permits may be issued subject to either of the following
conditions:
Every permit issued shall become null and void unless the
work authorized by such permit is commenced within ninety
(90) days after its issuance, or if the work authorized
by such permit has no progressive inspection for a period
of ninety (90) days after the time the work is commenced.
(c) Before work may be commenced or recomm~enced on any project~
for~which the permit has become null and vOid, a new pe_rn, it shall be
obtained. A 'null and void permit may be renewed, for a prorated
amount of the original fee~ provided the proposed work conforms with
all the requirements, ordinances~ rules and regulations effective at
the time of such renewal.
(d) In every case, a courtesy notice shall be given by the Build-
ing Official to the permit holder advising that said permit is
null and vOid.
106.5 SPECIAL INSPECTOR~ Delete existing and ~ ~' ~ -
subs~mtute the following:
(a) On new buildings or additions of Type I and Type II construc-
tion, on all major structural alterations, on concrete work where
· the design is based on f'c in excess of 3,000 pounds per square inch,
and on buildings of area greater than 20,000 square feet, on buildings
more than ~o (2) stories in height, and on buildings and structures
of unusual design or methods of construction, unusual progress of
construction, the Building Official may require the owner to employ
a special inspector for the inspection of the structural framework and
such special inspector shall be present at all times that work is in
progress on the structural frame. The Building Official may require a
special inspector on pile driving.
(b) Such sDecia! 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 methods of
construction. He shall be responsible for compliance with this Code
and shall submit weekly progress reports of daily inspections to ~he
Building Official.
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(c) At the completion of the construction work or project, the
special inspector shall submit a certificate of compliance to the
Building Official, stating that the work was done in compliance with
this Code and in accordance with the reviewed 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. -
(d) In lieu of the above, the Building Official may accept a
written certification by the designing architect or engineer that he
has full supervision of the construction; and in addition the Building
Official may require 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 all work was done in accordance with this Code and the drawings
which were reviewed by his Department. - ~
Section 107.4 - SCHEDULE OF PEP~4IT FEES, CHARGES ~qD EXPENSES.
Delete existing and substitute the following:
On all bUildings, structures or alterations requiring a building
permit as set forth in Section 105, fee shall be paid as required at
the time of filing appliCation, in accordJnce with the fee schedule
established by THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH.
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 reinspectiono
Plan Filing Fee - Thirty percent (30%) of estimated 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.
~ajor Working Drawing Review Fee - $100.00 deducted from permit fee
if permit is obtained within eight (8) months from submission-date.
Major Changes fee after Plans are approved and Permit issued - Two
hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) 'fee but in no case more than the
original permit fee.
~ajor Plan Rechecking Fee - Second (2nd) and additional check lists -
ten percent (10o) of permit fee for checking service each time rechecked.
Section 112.1 - TI~ LIMIT
(a) Change Filing fee' to One Hundred Dollars ($100.00)
114 VIOLATIONS ANDPENALTIES. Delete existing paragraph and rewrite
as follows:
Any person, firm, or corporation who shall violate a provision
of this Code, or fail to comply therewith, or with any of'the require-
ments thereof, shall be guilty of 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 fifty dollars
($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00); or by mmprison-
ment not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine or imprisonment.
Section 201~2 is amended by adding a new definition as follows:
(FLOOR GRADE)- minimum floor grade for residential building to be
sixteen inches (16") above sidewalk or crown of road grade; commercial
or industrial building to be six inches (6'~) above the sidewalk or
crown of road grade, unless satisfactory drainage, natural or mechanical,
is provided." Mandatory flood plain elevations must be adhered to.
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Section 201.2 - De~.mnm~mons is amended by revising e~stin~
definition "strueture as follows:
:'STRUCTURE- means that which is built or constructed, an
edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially
bui!% up or composed of parts joined together in some definite
manner. The term "structure'~ shall be construed as if fo!!owe~ by
the words "or part thereof". Auto trailers and mobile homes parked,
designed or intended to be used by any occuPancy, except those in
existing bona fide trailer parks, shall be construed to be structures."
Section 201.2 DEFINITIONS is amended by adding the following:
"Agency" - means same as Applicable Governing
~. ~e~y.
"Governing Body" - means same as Applicable Governing
"~[arquee" - means a permanent roofed s~r
~u~u~e attached to an~ suppor-
ted by the building 'and_projecting_ over public or ~_vaueD~ ~ sidewalks--
or rights of way.
Section 403.3-4 Add new paragraph 4 as follows:
4. Each dwel!in~ unit shall be designed so that service facili-
ties for all utilities, including te!e~hone and television, shall
be kept totally within and un~er indiv~dua! dweilino units and within
and under the dwelling unit property lines that separate each unit.
Service facilities shall be separate and independant for each dwelling
unit until connected to a public or private uti!itv system servicing
the area. ' ~
Section ~05.4~ - AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE. S~A~IO..,S.~ ~ ~' Add to paragraph (a):
"Automotive Service stations shall be of construction providing
a foundation and supports that the loads carried by the latter cannot
be transmitted to the tank, and shall be of construction providing a
minimum of one hour fire resistance inside and outside. No unprotected
opening shali~be placed in the exterior walls when located within five
feet (5') from common property lines or adjacent structures.'~
Section 412.8 PUBLIC GAP~GES. Is amende~ bY de!etin~ paragraph_ (b)
and replacing with the following:
(b) Public Garages shall be Type I, II, III, IV, or V construction.
Type VI~ wood frame, sha!!~ in no case; be permitted. If of Type V
construction, it shall not exceed one (1) story in height, and Shall
not exceed the maximum height and areas allowed for Group F storage-
building. All public garages shall have at least one (t) hour fire
resistance throughout.
Section 508 - ACCESSIRILm~y FOR THE p.vey - ~
...... H~_CA~LY DISD~LED AN~/0R H~[DI-
CAPPED. Is amended by deleting the entire section and replacing with:
"State of Florida Statu~es Chapter 553, Part V, as amended, Access-
ibility by Handicapped person."
Section 608.3 -'~- ~--=~
- ~PRO~AC~D EXTERIOR WALLS OR P~JELS.
Section 608.3 - (a) - 3 - Change Section 703.3 to Section 703.1.
Section 701.1 - (b)
Ail vertical shafts, extending through more than one (!) story
shall be enclosed throughout their length with construction of not less
than that specifie~ in Table 700. A shaft that does not extend through
the roof shall have its top enclosed with construction having fire
resistance at least equal to %hat of the enclosing walls. Where the
enclosing walls of shafts are open to the outer air at the toD, such
walls shall be constructed to provide fire resistance equivalent to
that specified in Chapter VI for the inner court walls of such a build-
ing.
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Exceptions:
1. One (1) and two (2) family dwellings.
Open stairways shall be permitted as specified in Chapter
XI.
In other than Group I occupancies an enclosure is not required
for openings which serve only one adjacent floor and are not
connected with openings serving other floors and are not concealed
within the building construction.
Section 706.8 - ROOF COVERINGS - GENERAL
(a) Roof Slopes
(Minimum) (Maximum)
Slate, wood, asbestos, asphalt, metal or aluminum shingles~
clay or cement tile. 3" in 12" minimum
Built up roofs (gravel or slag surfaces)
Flat roof specifications' 1" in 12" maximum
Steep roof specifications 4" in 12" maximum
Built up roof with mineral surfaced
Cap sheet. 2" in 12" minimum
Metal roofing shall .be 4" in 12" minimum~ unless specifi-
cally recommended by the manufacturer with a particularly
designed metal roof system. ~ ~
* Asphalt shingles may be installed on roof projections of 2"
in 12" minimum, providing projection does not exceed 6 feet and an addi-
tional underlay of 1 layer of 15~ asphalt felt be installed over the
30~ asphalt felt as per manufacturer specs or hot mopped in
asphalt. ~
(b) UNDERLAY
1. For clay and cement tile or shingles:
One layer of 30-1b. asphalt felt tintagged to solid sheathing and
one layer of 85-1b. mineral surfaced roll roofing mopped on with hot
asphalt.
2. ASphalt, asbestos, metal, aluminum or slate shingles or 85
lb. mineral roll roofing:
One layer of 301b. asphalt felt tintagged to solid sheathing
(minimum). The underlay shall be tintagged to the roof sheathing 12"
o.c. throughout and 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 Departments'
as of March 4th~ 1976.
2. Asphalt shingles shall have a minimum weight of 225 lbs. per
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 100 square feet American Method 470 lbs. Dutch Method 265 lbs.;
French or Hexagonal Method 250 lbs. and shall be installed according to
the manufacturers specifications.
4. Slate shingles shall be a minimum thickness of 3/16" and
weigh a minimum of 800 lbs. per 100 square feet and be installed
as per manufacturers specifications.
5. Built'up roofing shall 'be applied according to the approved
specifications of national roofing manufacturers.
6. Clay tile and cement shingles shall be properly treated to
insure bond and shall be laid in cement mortar type M, in such a way
that natural drainage along the slopes of the roof is not impeded.
All starter tile are to be nailed and cemented. All field tile on
roofs with pitch of 6" in 12" and over must be spot nailed every
third tile in every fifth row or other approved manner.
7. Metal Roofs: To be installed according to manufacturers
rec6mmen~_ations with the ~o~!o%~mng minimum requirements:
(a) Galvanized sheet metal 26 ga. minimum.
(b) Copper - 16 ounce (Roofing temper)
(c) Corrugated aluminum .024 minim'om thickness.
(d) Metal Shingles: 28 gauge minimum and 8" x 12" maximum size.
Joints locked or soldered and made water-tight.
Aluminum shingles - .019 minimum and 12" x 48" maximum size.
Must be four-way interlocking type with each shingle fastened with six
(6) .040 gauge, formed nailing tabs. Aluminum shingles will be accepted
as a Class C roof only, unless applied with an un,er layment rated by
the National Board of Fire Underwriters as a Class A or B roof.
(d). ,~SC~LLA~OUS
i. Insulation: The use of cork, fiberborad or other approved
insulation shall be permitted in all types of construction on top of
the roof deck provided that such insulation is properly secured to the
roof deck and ~is covere~ with an approved type of roofing applied
thereto and conforming to the fire zone requirements.
2. Fastenings: Ail nails to be galvanized or of better rust pre-
ventative cuality except on aluminum roofing to be aluminum, and on
copper to be of copper or copper alloy..
3. Replacement of Damaged Roofing: Any non-conforming roofing
damaged more than fifty percent (50%) of the area of the roof shall
not be reconstructed and used as before such damage, but if less tkan
fifty percent (50%) ~amaoed it may be reconstructed or used provided
that a building permit is issued and the work done wire'six (6) monthS
next succeeding the time of damage. Any non-conforming roofing that is
to be entirely replaced shall be changed to a conforming use, and may
not~%hereafter be changed to any non-confo_~ming use.
4. Delete
5. If shingles are of corrosive type, rosin paper shall be used
under metal in addition to underlay.
6. Concrete and concrete mixture roofings shall comply with'Fire-
Underwriters and manufacturers specifications. When roof is comstruc-
ted using these materials and ms re~nired to be waterproof, the
installation shall be made using acceptable materials and methods.
7o DisSimi!iar metals shall not be used in immediate contact in any
roof conStruction, including fasteners.
SECTION 706.9 - FLASHINGS. Add new section.
Flashing 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 minim~ of sixteen ounce (16 oz.)
steel. Flashing at valleys for mineral
less than two thicknesses of 85 lb.
minerat~ surfaced roll roofing, bottom strip not less than twelve inches
-~'(i2") wide and the top strip not less than eighteen inches (18") wide,
or metal flashing, as specified above, or .024 gauge aluminum or 26 gauge
'~"~ga!vanized metal Flashing at va]!eys for asphalt shingles shall be a
mmnmm~m 26 gauge galvanized metal.
(b) Drip Edge: At all eaves and gables there shall be installed a metal
drip edge strip of 26 gauge galvanized steel, 26 gauge stainless steel,
sixteen ounce (16 oz) copPer or .024 thickness aluminum with a minimum
overlap of two inches (2").. This does not apply to wood shinoles or shakes.
(c) Gravel Stop: On built-up tar and gravel roofs there shall be installed
a gravel stop of 26 gauge galvanized steel, 26 gauge stainless steel,
sixteen ounce (16 oz) copper or .024 aluminum with minimum overlao of two
inches (2") which must be soldered, - lapped four inches (4") and set in
mastic-or have installed a minimum 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 minimu~ flashing not less than twelve inches
(12") wide of 26 gauge galvanized steel, sixteen ounce (16 oz') copper,
26 gauge stainless steel or .024 al,mmin~m shall be provided. Metal
flashing shall be placed under the under!ayment on a built up roof
at any pitch change.
(e) Roof and Wall and Paramet Intersections: If walls are of masonry
or masonry veneer and felt fl~shings are used, cant strips shall be
i ~
nstallem. Base flashings shall be a minimum of 2-15 lb. asbestos
felts or. 3-15 lb. asphalt felts set in plastic roof cement as Der
manufacturers specifications. Base flashing of sixteen ounce (16 oz.)
copper, or 26 gauge stainless steel shall be used under clay tile,
cement ti!e, asbestos or slate shingles, and wood shingles and shakes.
If metal base flashing is used, no cant strip is required and it shall
turn up six inches (6") and flange o ~ .
n~o roof four inches (4") A
metal thruwa!l flashing, counter flashing or metal stucco stop counter
flashing shall be used. Counter flashing shall' overlap base flashing
a mmnimum of four inches (4") and turn into masonry a minimum of ~
with a ~" turned up, or other approved method.
If walls are of wood 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.
Ail chimney and roof intersections shall be base flashed~and
counter flashed with .the same metal as the valley.
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 under-
layment on a built up roof at any pitch change. If parapet walls are
' ~c°vered with a minimu~ of 1-15 lb. asbestos felt or 2-15 lb. asphalt
felts set in plastic cement as per manufacturers specifications, no
counter flashing is required.
Section 711 - ROOF D~AINAGE. Delete and substitute the following-
(a) Exterior gutters and downspouts shall be constructed of a minimum
of sixteen ounce (16 oz.) hard copper, 26 gauge stainless steel, 26
gauge galvanized steel, .032 aluminum, Schedule 40 PVC or other mater-
ials as approved by the Buildin~ O~f~cma_.~ ' ' ] Where ~ '~ ~
reQuz=eu, the size
of the downspouts shall be one (!) square inch for each !00 souare feet
of roof area~
(b) ROOF DP~INS _AND I~TERIOR LEADERS
Where roof drains and interior leaders are carried do%m inside
.of the building, the requirements of the Plum. Ling Code for Size and
~'mate~rial~halt'be followed. Proper screens h
s~all be placed at all
roof drains to prevent stoppage of flow of water by debris.
(c) ~] ROOF'~0UTLETS AND O~RFLOW SCUPPERS - Add new paragraph (c).
' ']Roof outlets shall be a minimum of two (2) square i~hes for each
--~100 sq~re feet of roof area, and overflow scuppers of the same size
Shal~l be provided not less than two inches (2") nor more than four
~-~.~[~[[~incheS-~(4,,' .
~ )~ above the roof deck unless the roof is desmgned for water
-c~oling in which case the overflow may be raised to ~rovide for retainin~
the water. ~
(d) ROOF OR AIR CONDI_IONI~.~G DPJ~INAGE - Add new paragraph (d).
Any water frOm the roof or air conditioning system of any buildin~
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 stor~
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 714 COu~ING TOWERS
Add new paragraph·
Positive provision Shall be made for ~ · =
aeequaue disposal of bleed
water, overflow and maintenance drainage to storm sewers or properly
designed dry-wells Ail cooling towers shall be located or onstructec
· c ~
to prevent any nuisance due to spray, spatter, foaming, drainage or
excessive noise or the like as established by local or nationally
accepted standard on or'to any building, walk, alley or street, or
the public in general. When after erection such nuisances are found
in the opinion of the Building Official to occur, abatement shall be
commenced immediately and completed within ninety (90) days. Cooling
towers and air conditioning units on roofs are required to be anchored
~own to withstand wind loads as specified in Section 1205 "~ind Loads",
and all anchors shall be attached to roof structural members through
the roof with approved pitch pans. Mounting shall conform to the
roofing manufacturers recommendations and the Building Official's appro-
val. ~
Section 1203.7 - ROOF LIVE LOADS
(a)
Add the following:
Where the rise is less than thirty degrees (30°), roof shall be
designed for a vertical ~iive load not less than thirty pounds~ (30 lbs.)
per square foot of horizontal projection applied to any and all slopes.
Where the rise is greater than thirty degrees (30o), the roof may b~
designed for wind load only.
SectiOn 1205.2 VELOCITY P~ESSURE.
follows:
Delete 1205.2 (e) and rewrite as
(e) Where rigid awnings~ canopies, and canopy shutters are
intended to be positioned to close an opening during periods of high
wind, they shall be designed as required in Paragraph (b) of this
Subsection. Where rigid awnings, canopies, and canopy shutters are
intended to be removed or repositioned durin~ periods of high wind,
they shall be designed in their open position to withstand a pressure
of sixty percent (60%) of that set forth in Table 1205.1, with appli-
cable shape factors, but not less than 15 psf. Shape factors for
these structures shall be as set forth in Tables ]205.2, 1205.3
1205.4 and 1205.5. - '
Section 1302.5 (f) FOUNDATION WALLS AND FOOTINGS. Delete and Substitute
the following:
All exterior foundations shall form continuous walls. Un~er all
exterior walls, footines shall be at least four inches (4") wider on
· ~-each. side-than the. wa!i resting on the footing. I~?nen concrete blocks
are used for foundation walls in frame buildings, footings and reinfor-
~cing steel are required as in Table of Minimum Allowable Dimensions
~<~-~erein'~?~Blocks shall be bonded with six inch (6") thick cad extendin~
......... nlt~wzdth of block reznforc 't ~o .
~_ .......... ~ ~ .ed wz_h two (2) ~.- . 3 reinforcing bars.
~Anchor'bolts ~shall extend through blocks to the footin~ steel. Hollow
-~-A~/>~uni~s' shall be filled with grout in cells containin~ these anchor bolts.
Refer to Section 1605 for~dimension.
~ -~'3~s~'{i6n 1302.6 FOUNDA=ION7 ~' ~ MINIMUMS. Delete Section 1302.6 and substi-
tute new Section.
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 preferr-
ed, continuous masonry and concrete footings and foundations constructed
as shown in ~able of Minimum Allowable Dimensions. See Section !605)~
Section 1302.7 - I~OOD FOL~DATiON SYSTEMS. Delete in its entirety.
Section 1403.5 - ALLOWABLE STRESSES IN PLAIN CONCRETE: Delete in its
entirety·
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Section 1404.5 - HOLLOW UNITS Add new Section 1~04.5 as follows:
(a) The minimum thickness of exterior walls of hollow masonry
shall be eight inches (8"). Four inch (~") block~ walls may be used
for pocketing of doors if the four inch (4") wall is a maximum of
five feet (5') in length.
/
/
Masonry walls (including walls of plain concrete) shall be
supported at such intervals tkat the wall panel within the vertical
and horizontal supports shall not exceed 256 square feet in area,
provided, however that for solid masonry walls the distance between
vertical supports shall in no case exceed twenty feet (20'), an~
for hollow walls of masonry or walls of hollow masonry units, such
distance shall not exceed sixteen feet (16').
(b) Such vertical and horizontal support shall be obtained
by reinforced concrete columns at all corners an~ at intervals as
specified above, and by reinforced concrete tie beams below each
tier of floor or ceiling joists and on top of all walls to form a
coping. In one (1) story residential buildings the corner colum~-s
may be omitted. For non-load bearing exterior walls in one story
residential buildings, columns are not required provided the wall panel
within the closest vertical and horizontal supports shall not exceed
256 feet square in area, and in which case the Col~ns 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.
(c) ReinforCed concrete columns specified in (b) shall be not
smaller than 8 x 12 inches and have not less than four (4) 5/8 inch
reinforcing rod_s with ~ inch ties snaced twelve inches (12") apart.
In one (1) story residential buildings as specified in (b) the reinfor-
ced~ concrete columns shall not be smaller than 8 x 12 inches an~ have
not less than two (2) No. 5 (5/8 inch diameter) reinforcing ro~s
securely positioned by means of metal ties or spacers. (All colun~n
reinforcing steel shall e~.~tend into tie beams and footings a minimum
of twenty four (2~) diameters or shall have connections designee! to
develop the full strength of the column reinforcing steel.)
(d) Reinforced concrete tiebeams specified in (b) shall not be
smaller than 8 x 12 inches, and have not less than four (4) 5/8 th
inch rods~ two (2) at the top an~ two (2) at %he bottom. ~'~_inim~m lap
of steel shall be thirty (30) ~'~iameters.
(e) Reinforced concrete coping beams specified in (b) on walls
up to four feet (4') high shall be not less than six inches (6")
--~---~---~thick and not less than 48 s~uare inches in cross section an~ shall
have not less ~han two (2) ½ inch reinforcing rods. Such beams shall
be anchored to the tie beam immediately underneath with reinforced
~-~¢oncrete columns not smaller than 8 x 12 inches having not less than
four (4) ½ inch reinforcing'rods and placed one column over each column~
supporting the tie beam. Coping beams shall be installed-alone the top
of the~rakes of gables.
~poin~{f)~ts Masonary walls shall be thoroughly bonded and
anchored
at
where they intersect and where they abut or join the reinforced
concrete or fireproofed steel framework of a building.
~-~--~ ............. (g)- Piers and buttresses relied on for lateral sunDort shall have
sufficient strength and stability to transfer the wind forces to the
ground. When walls aredepen~ent~ upon floors, for their lateral
uppor~ provisions shall be made in the bul~ng to transfer the
lateral force resisted by all floors to the ground.
(h) ~ortar use~ in masonry construction shall be cement mortar
or cement lime mortar~ provided that foundations walls, rubble stone
walls, and isolated piers shall be lai~ in cement mortar only.
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(i) Where columns carry concentrated loads and are more
than one (1) story high, the minim~ size shall be 12" x 12" or
an equivalent sized column to carry the designed load.
(j) In one (1) story residences only, 8" x 16" filled column
block may be used in lieu of poured concrete columns with two (2)
number 5 (5/8~n) reinforcing rods securely eositioned, by means of
wire ties top and bottom. Filled blocks shall not be use~ for any
beam or lintel over eight feet (~') in length. In using filled -
building blocks for columns of lintels, the block shall be thoroughly
wet down immediately prior to pouring. Pea-rock aggregate containing
maximum rock size of 3/8" or pump mix concrete must be used, with the
minimum concrete strength of 2500 pounds per square inch at twenty
eight (2S) days. All filled buil~i'~ng blocks must be thoroughly rodded
when being poured to prevent voids in the pour° The outside of the
bottom of all columns must be broken out prior to pouring to facilitate
clean out, wire tieing and inspection. All column reinforcing s~uee!
shall extend into tie. beams and footings a minimum of twenty four (24)
diameters or shall have connections designed to d. evelop the full
strength of the column reinforcing steel.
(k) The above minimums, the requirement for poured concrete and
poured concrete columns may be waived when the structure is ~esigne~
by a registered architect or engineer, subject to the approval of the
Bu~l~ng Official
(1) Where exterior hollow masonry units bear on a concrete surface~
a one and one half (!½) inch recess or an other effective water stop,
as approved by the Building Official, shall be provided to prevent
water entering the interior of the structure.
Section 1405 LATERAL SUPPORT. Delete 0nly such ~ar~s
confl .'ct with this.addendum. -
Section 1406~1 (d) PAP~APET WALLS. 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 1408.2 ROOF ANCHORAGE. Delete and substitute the following:
Roof anchorage shall be provided with ½" x 8" bolts, four feet
(4') on center with a pressure treated 2" x 6" minimmm wood elate or
with approved joist or truss anchors without the plate.
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 beams.
Section 1414.4 ANCHOt~GE OF VENEER ON ~-~SO!~RY L~,'IITS. Add new
(c).
(c) Except as provided elsewhere in this section, masonry veneer
applied to wood or steel framing shall be anchored to the structural
framing members by approved non-corrosive, metal ties with a fonr '(4)
d galvanized nail or equal fastening, at intervals of not more than
sixteen inches (16'~) vertically and twenty four inches (24") horizon-
tally°
Masonry veneer on framed walls shall be supported upon foundations
except that such veneer attached to steel framing may be supported upon
other approved non-combustible supports. Masonry veneer over wood frame
exterior walls shall provide a minimmm 3/4 inch air space. The wood
shall be covered with a waterproof membrane of thirty pound (30 lb.)
felt or its equivalent.
Section 1603 MINIMUM SLAB THICKNESS. Delete and substitute the follov3ing:
The minimum thickness of .concrete floor slabs supported directly
on the ground shall be not less than three and one half inches (3½")
unless designed by a registered architect or engineer. ~ake adeGuate
provisions for waterproofing slabs on grade in all structures.
~aterproof admixture concrete or membrane on grade shall satisfy
this requirement.
SectiOn 1605 CONCRETE WALLS A2~D FOUNDATIONS. _Add new section as follows:
(a) Ail ezterior 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 the soil.
1¸5
T ~
ABL~ 1605
MINIMUM ALLOWABLE DIMENSIONS FOR FOUNDATION WALLS A/qD FOOTINGS
CONTINUOUS FOOTINGS
WALLS
Thickness
Bottom Height
Width
~.-~T~,TT~ DEP _~.~ STEEL
Finish Grade to 3" Clear Ste
Footing top **** ~o Ground
Frame 2 story
F~ame 1 story
Masonry 2 story 8"***
Masonry 1 story 8"**~
18" 10" 6" 3-No. 4*
16" 8" 6" 2-No. 4
20" 10" 6" 3-No. 5 *
18" 10" 6" 3-No. 4 *
Notes:
* One rod in top of footing.
** Six inches (6") if of reinforced concrete poured monoii%hic with
footings. -
*** Twelve inches (12") to provide ledge for joist bearing where
other than slab floors on grade are used.
~.,~'~*~** ~.~ .. ~T°P of footing shall not be above the top of natural or compacted.
.... :~-~ ' grade. -
(b) The above minimum sizes apply for soil bearing values of
2500 pounds per square foot or ~ ~
- g-eater. For lesser soil. bearing values
or for excessive building loads, the foundations shall be properly
desgined to suit the particular conditions. For buildings over one (!)
story high, the minim~ footing thickness uno!er isolated piers and
col~ns or posts shall be twelve inches (12"). -
Cc) Properly designed footings proportioned co loads and with
specified minim~ grades may be s~stituted for these minimum footings
when bearing the seal of a registered architect or engineer and subject
to the approval of the Building Official.
(~) When soil conditions require the use of grade beams on
pilings or spread footings, a minim~ outside fini'sh grade of four inches
(4") above the bottom of the concrete grade beams may be reeuired.
Where m ' ' ' ~
onolztnlc slab foundations are used, they shall be a minimum of
fourteen inches (14") deep from'-the top of the slab to the bottOm of
and a-minim~ outside finish grade of eight inches (8")
-aboVe' ~the bottom of the thickened slab shall be-required unless a
-:~'~robab~e' ground erosion condition exists. At the discretion of the
~---~.--Bui~ding Officiai~ more %hah eight inches (8") may be ~ecuired
.... Section- 1606 CAST IN ULACE cn~~
~~. Add new paragraph as follows:
'~Cast in place concrete construction, u ' ~ ~
nremnzorcea, and reinforced
only for shrinkage or temperature changes, shall be classified as
plain concrete. Plain concrete,, other than fill, shall conform to
the requirements for reinforce~ concrete and have a minimmm ultimate
compressive strength a% twenty eight (.28) clays of 2500 pounds per
square inch. All concrete used for footings, colons, beams, slabs,
must have an ultimate strength at 28 days of 2500 lbs. per square inch.
Except for sidewalks or walkways~ slabs on groun~ or fill shall be a
minimum of 3~ inches thick and must be reinforced with a minimum of
6x6 - 10xl0 welded wire mesh, lapped six inches (6"), or its
equivalent in reinforcement. Make adequate provisions for water~roof-
ing slabs on grade in all s~ · ~ =
uructures. Waterproof admixture concrete
or membrane on grade shall satisfy this requirement. Ternite treat-
ment of soil under slabs on grade under structures is required prior
to placing concrete.
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Section 1700.1 (g). GENERAL Add new paragraph (g) as follows:
(g) Ail wood framing, f~~
....... ~, bucks, plates, studs 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 const~acted in accordance with
Sections 1301 and 1605.
Section 1701.4 MUD SILLS Delete without substitution.
Section 1702.2 UNEXCAVATED SPACES. Add to existing paragraph.
In no case shall these treated members have less than six inches
(6") of clearance between the joists and the ground below.
Section 1702.12 SPECIAL TEP~ITE PROTECTION. Delete and substitute
the following:
... In. territories where hazar~ of termite 'damage is known to be very
heavy, the Building Official may require floor framing of term..ite
resistant wood, pressure treated wood., soil treatment or other approved
methods of termite protection. This paragraph applies to all jurisdic-
tions within Palm Beach County, Florida. .-
Section 1705.1 SILLS ON FOUNDATIONS o Delete ane~ substitute' the following:
All masonry shall be finished to provide a true and even bearing
surface for wooden structural members. Such structural members shall
.......... be~secprely fastened to the masonry or concrete bearing surface in the
'~?~'~'i~O~I~wing 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 minimum
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 d. ocu-
mentation and approved by the Building Official. In exterior wall
construction, where foun¢~ation walls are not poured monolithic with the
footings, bolts must extend through the walls and into the footings,
rega'rdless of whether the walls are so!i~ One. half inch (½") steel
dowels extending from the footing and adequately lapping full length
of the bolts are construed as complying with the requirements of this
Section. If hollow walls are used, the cell in which the dowels are
located must be solidly filled with concrete or grout. All foundation
sills shall be of approved pressure treated, wood for protection against
decay and termites.
~Section .1706.8 EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS Add after opening paragraph.
~.i3~a~i.~/~i~l!!ii~App~aved sheathing shall be used whenever the wall covering
of wood shingles or shakes or asbestos shingles~' stucco or
less than 3/8': in thickness.
'-~>S~ti°~..~1707.-6 ANCHORAGE OF ROOF FRA~,.~ING TO ~ASONRY WALLS A~d_ the
Ail wood roof members shall be securely fastened to the exterior
walls with approved hurricane anchors or clips. Show rafters in eave
overhangs must be extended inside of the supporting members approximate-
ly the same distance as the cantilever extends outside and must be
securely fastened to cats cut between the main roof framing members.
Overhangs at gable ends a maximum of sixteen inches (16") are permitted
without supporting structural members.
TABLE 1705.6A Add after Note (1).
In no case shall any roof sheathing be less than one half inch
(½"), (24/0) plywood at more than sixteen inches (16") on center. No
blocking or clips are required°
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Section 2504 TESTS. Add new paragraph (d) as follows:
(d) See Sec%ion 103.6 for Product Approval.
~2506 - ALUMINUM SCREEN ENCLOSURES - Add new Section
(a) Definition:
A unit framed with structural aluminum, having screened walls or
walls and roof erected on a concrete foundation whose primary
function is to provide protection from insects:
(b) General:
1. Permit: A' permit must be obtained for all screen enclosures.
Such plans and drawings as may be deemed necessary to fully advise
and acquaint the Building Official with the location, method of
attachment, 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.
Screen enclosures are structures and shall meet all setbacks
required for any other structure.
(c) Structural Design:
1. Foundation
(a) The minimum monolithic footing shall be 8" x 12" with two
(2) ~4 steel reinforcing bars.
' "'i~'?i[-~i'b~ ~'~ Exterior walls of all screen enclosures shall be set back a
minimum of two inches (2") from edge of stab.
2. Anchors and Connections:
(a) Anchors used to fasten the screen enclosure to the slab shall
be tested by a recognized testing laboratory ans such tests results
furnished to the Building Official. Maximum allowable holding power
for each anchor shall be based on the test results with a safety factor
of 2.25. Only rust resistant approved anchor bolts may be used.
(b) Ail connections shall be designed for positive fastening with
a minimum safety factor of 2.25.
(c) Lateral support shall be by self standing columns or columns
with braces made of combination compression and tension members. Cables
are permissable as braces.
(d) Composite section will only be figured as eighty percent
(80_%) of unit stress non-composite section.
~(e) A minimum facia or sUb facia of two-inch ~(2") material properly
anchored' to.the rafter ends shall be required to support a screen
enclosure'.
Ail screening shall be a minimum of sixty percent (60%) or more
open and shall be installed in such manner that it will release from the
frame with a loading of 10~ per square foot.
4. Other design requirements to be as per other applicable sections
of this Code where not in conflict.
5. Design Loads: Per Chapter XII of Standard Building Code.
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APPEI~DI~ (0)
UTILITY BUILDINGS
Definition: Utility Buildings in this section of the Code shall mean
a building which is not intended for human occupancy and which meets
the requirements of this section.
(a) Loads
Live, dead and wind load requirements shall conform to the re-
quirements as set forth in Chapter XII of the.Standard Building Code.
(b) Limitations
(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.
(2) The maximum distance between the floor and the bottom of the
ceiling joist is to 7' 6".
(3) The maximum floor area shall not exceed one hundred (100)
square feet.
(4). No side can be more than 10'. 0" in length.
(c) Structural Design
(!) Design
(a) Footings: Minimum size monolithic footing 8" x 8" with two
(2) 44 steel bars continuous and a 3½" minimum concrete slab with
6 x 6 x 10/10 mesh. The bottom of the footing shall be a minimum
of four inches (4") below natural grade.
A continuous footing without a floor slab shall be a minimum of
8'~ x 12" with two (2) ~4 steel bars. The bottom of the footing shall
be a minimum of six inches (6-") below natural grade.
(b) 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 Coder provided they conform to the require-
ments set forth for Tests under this Section.
(c) Tests: Every manufacturer of prefabricated metal structures.
under this section shall file with the Building Official duplicate
copies of all Certificates from a recogni~e~z ~ testing' ' laboratory or
Engineer registered in the State of Florida'wh~ch states that the tests
have been made on this particular type of prefabricated structures and
showing the live, .dead and wind load capacities in pounds per square
foot, uniformly distributed, together with a detailed physical descrip~
tion of the members tested.
Panels and other elements tested for loads shall sustain, without
failure for a period of twenty four (24) hours~ a superimposed load
equal to one and one half times the live load or equal to 37.5 pounds
per square foot. Recovery within twenty four 124) hours after removal
of the full test load shall be not less than seventy five percent (75%)
of the observed deflection. The measured defiection of any panel or
element under full live load shall not be over!one eightieth (1/80) of
the clear span.
When it is definitely ascertained by the Building Official that
the requirements of this Code have been met, a permit shall be issued.
See Section 103o6 for Product Approva!~
(2) Anchor Attachments
(a) Anchor boltsf ½" x 6", cast in place, embedded a minimum of
five inches (5") or an equivalent system may be used. Bolt placement
thirty six o
secure the bottom member with one washer[ ] ~/~" in ou~si~e diamete~
(b) Expansion type anchors may be used for acceptable existing
concrete slabs and/or footings. Ail expansion anchors shall not
be installed less than two inches (2") from the edge of concrete
slab and/or footings.
(c) Ail anchor devices shall develop a wi~zhdrawal resisting
force equal to three (3) times the imposed load Anchors used to
fasten the structure to the slab shall, be teste~ by a recognized
testing laboratory and such tests results furni: to the Building
Official.
(d) Ail connections shall be deSigned for positive fastening
with a minimum safety factor of 2.00. Sheet me~zal screws may be used
in shear only,
(3) General Construction Requirements.
(a)
guages conforming to the AISI Specifications, 1!
steel to be galvanized.or treated for corrosion
members shall be alloy 3003-H14 for sheet metal
sion. All aluminum siding and roOfing sheets s!
.024 in thickness and a minimum of 26 gauge for
and steel siding'and roofing sheets shall have
coating or be treated for corrosion. Concrete
@28 days compressive strength is required. Pla
and a building permit issued prior to each inst~
Ail steel members cold formed from st~el sheets shall be of
~68 Edition. Ail
Ail aluminum
and 6063-T5 for extru-
~al! be a minimum of
steel. All aluminum
prefinished paint
· nimum of 2500 ~si
Ls must be submitted
~ltation.
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