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Proposed Modification to the Florida Building Code Modification #: Section 553.73, Fla Stat Name: Joseph D. Belcher Address: 41 Oak Village Blvd. Homosassa, Fl 34446 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 352-382-3873 Fax: 352-382-4716 Code: Florida Building Code, Residential & Florida Building Code, Building Section #: R202 Definitions; 1202 Definitions Text of Modification [additions underlined; deletions stricken]: FBCR Section R202: SUNROOM 1. A room with roof panels that include sloped glazing that is a A one-story structure added to an existing dwelling with an open or glazed area in excess of 40 percent of the gross area of the sunroom structure’s exterior walls and roof. 2. A one-story structure added to a dwelling with structural roof panels without sloped glazing. The sunroom walls may have any configuration, provided the open area of the longer wall and one additional wall is equal to at least 65 percent of the area below 6 foot 8 inches of each wall, measured from the floor. For the purposes of this code the term sunroom as used herein shall include conservatories, sunspaces, solariums, and porch or patio covers or enclosures. SUNROOM ADDITION. A one-story structure added to an existing dwelling with a glazing area in excess of 40 percent of the gross area of the structure’s exterior walls and roof. FBCB Section 1202 1202.1 General. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this chapter and as used elsewhere in this code, have the meanings shown herein. SUNROOM ADDITION. A one-story addition added to an existing building with a glazing area in excess of 40 percent of the gross area of the structure’s exterior walls and roof. 1. A room with roof panels that include sloped glazing that is a one-story structure added to an existing dwelling with an open or glazed area in excess of 40 percent of the gross area of the sunroom structure’s exterior walls and roof. 2. A one-story structure added to a dwelling with structural roof panels without sloped glazing. The sunroom walls may have any configuration, provided the open area of the longer wall and one additional wall is equal to at least 65 percent of the area below 6 foot 8 inches of each wall, measured from the floor. For the purposes of this code the term sunroom as used herein shall include conservatories, sunspaces, solariums, and porch or patio covers or enclosures. 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: The proposed change does not present any fiscal impact relative to the enforcement of the code. B. Impact to building and property owners relative to cost of compliance with Official Form 9B-3.047-2004 493739306 code: The proposed change does not present any fiscal impact to property owners relative to the cost of compliance with the code and may result in savings. C. Impact to industry relative to cost of compliance with code: The proposed change does not present any fiscal impact to industry relative to the cost of compliance with the code and may result in savings. Rationale [Provide an explanation of why you would like this Proposed Modification to the Florida Building Code.]: The current definitions contained in the volumes of the code do not consider the most common sunroom constructed in the State of Florida, the sunroom with a solid roof and primarily glass walls. The proposal adds a definition for sunroom with a solid roof taken from the former Uniform Building Code. The proposal also resolves differences between two volumes of the Florida Building Code. Approval of the proposal will permit more economical construction of sunrooms in Florida. 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 effects the general public by making a popular addition to single family dwellings more economical and accessible. 2. Strengthens or improves the code, and provides equivalent or better products, methods, or systems of construction: The proposal improves the code by broadening the use of sunrooms by adopting a definition contained in one of the former model building codes. 3. Does not discriminate against materials, products, methods, or systems of construction of demonstrated capabilities: The proposal does not discriminate against materials and in fact reduces what some in the industry consider to be a discriminatory provision. 4. Does not degrade the effectiveness of the code: The proposal does not degrade the effectiveness of the code, but, improves the effectiveness of the code by broadening its application. Official Form 9B-3.047-2004 493739306 Section for DCA Only Committee Action: Committee Reason: Commission Action: Commission Reason: Official Form 9B-3.047-2004 493739306