Download Proposed Modification to the Florida Building Code

Proposed Modification to the Florida Building Code
Modification #:
Section 553.73, Fla Stat
Name:
Gary W. Walker
Address:
833 Rockingham Road – Birmingham, AL 35235-2625
E-mail:
[email protected]
Phone:
205-854-0160
Fax:
205-854-0160
Code:
Florida Building Code, Residential
Section #: R903.2.2 Membrane flashings
Text of Modification [additions underlined; deletions stricken]:
R903.2.2 Membrane flashings.
All membrane flashing shall be installed according to the roof assembly
manufacturer’s published literature.
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:
No impact. The proposal will improve code enforcement by providing
proscriptive requirements.
B.
Impact to building and property owners relative to cost of compliance with
code:
There is no additional cost because this is an alternative to providing
engineering design.
C.
Impact to industry relative to cost of compliance with code:
There is no additional cost because this is an alternative to engineering
design. The proposal should make it easier for industry to demonstrate code
compliance.
Rationale [Provide an explanation of why you would like this Proposed
Modification to the Florida Building Code.]:
The installation for membrane flashing was taken from the intent of FBCB Section
1507.2.9.1 Base and counter flashing. The FBCR does not provide direction on
the installation of membrane flashing. This criterion is to require to insure the
use and installation of membrane flashing is in compliance with the
recommendations of the manufacturer.
This code change has been reviewed by the Florida Building Commission –
Roofing Subcommittee. The Roofing Subcommittee reviewed the proposed code
change to upgrade the prescriptive provisions of Chapter 9 of the Florida
Building Code, Residential.
Official Form 9B-3.047-2004
478196254
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:
The proposal will provides users with an alternative to engineering design
for wind resistance.
2.
Strengthens or improves the code, and provides equivalent or better
products, methods, or systems of construction:
Yes, this proposal will strengthen and improve the code by adding
provisions that are applicable to regions where the wind speed is 100 mph or
more which the code does now not provide.
3.
Does not discriminate against materials, products, methods, or systems of
construction of demonstrated capabilities:
The proposal does not discriminate against material, products, methods or
system of construction.
4.
Does not degrade the effectiveness of the code:
The proposal will make the code more effective and useable in regions where
the wind speed is 100 mph or more.
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Committee Action:
Committee Reason:
Commission Action:
Commission Reason:
Official Form 9B-3.047-2004
478196254