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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. Section for DCA Only Committee Action: Committee Reason: Commission Action: Commission Reason: Official Form 9B-3.047-2004 478196254