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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 478185927 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