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Proposed Modification to the Florida Building Code
Modification #:
Name:
Address:
E-mail:
Phone:
Fax:
Code:
Section #:
Section 553.73, Fla Stat
Siggi Valentin, AAMA
11 Tourquay Lane ,Bluffton, SC. 29909
Sigiv@hargray. com
843-705-2174
843-705-2174
Building Code
1405.13
Text of Modification [additions underlined; deletions stricken]:
1405.13 Vinyl siding.
Vinyl siding conforming to the requirements of this section and complying
with ASTM D 3679, ASTM D 4477 and ASTM D 4756
shall be permitted on exterior walls of buildings of Type V construction
located in areas where the basic wind speed specified in Chapter 16 does
not exceed 100 miles per hour (161 km/h) and the building height is less
than or equal to 40 feet (12 192 mm) in Exposure C. Where construction is
located in areas where the basic wind speed exceeds 100 miles per hour
(161 km/h), or building heights are in excess of 40 feet (12 192 mm), tests or
calculations indicating compliance with Chapter 16 shall be submitted. Vinyl
siding shall be secured to the building so as to provide weather protection
for the exterior walls of the building.
Fiscal Impact Statement [Provide documentation of the costs and benefits of the
proposed modifications to the code for each of the following entities. Cost data
should be accompanied by a list of assumptions and supporting documentation.
Explain expected benefits.]:
A.
Impact to local entity relative to enforcement of code: None
B.
Impact to building and property owners relative to cost of compliance with
code: This modification will ascertain that the right material is used and the
installation is in compliance with the
referenced standard.
C.
Impact to industry relative to cost of compliance with code: Will not increase
the cost.
Rationale [Provide an explanation of why you would like this Proposed
Modification to the Florida Building Code.]: Adding this additional standards and
requirements will enhance the code and assure the general public that the proper
Official Form 9B-3.047-2004
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materials and installation techniques are being used.
Please explain how the proposed modification meets the following requirements:
1. Has a reasonable and substantial connection with the health, safety, and
welfare of the general public: Does improve the health, safety, and welfare of
the general public.
2.
Strengthens or improves the code, and provides equivalent or better
products, methods, or systems of construction: Improves the code by clearly
defining the material and installation requirements
3.
Does not discriminate against materials, products, methods, or systems of
construction of demonstrated capabilities: The amendment is specific to vinyl
products only
4.
Does not degrade the effectiveness of the code: Improves the effectiveness of
the code by outlining the total compliance requirements.
Section for DCA Only
Committee Action:
Committee Reason:
Commission Action:
Commission Reason:
Official Form 9B-3.047-2004
478185927