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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
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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.
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