5/15/2013. Approved Course Title 2010 Existing Building Code Chapters Florida Building Code, Existing Building. Chapters

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1 2010 Florida Building Code, Existing Building A Code for Existing Buildings Approved Course Title 2010 Existing Building Code Chapters Chapters Module Objectives Chapter 1 Administration Chapter 2 Definitions Chapter 3 Prescriptive Compliance Method Chapter 4 Classification of Work Chapter 5 Repairs Chapter 6 Level 1 Alterations Chapter 7 Level 2 Alterations Chapter 8 Level 3 Alterations Chapter 9 Change of Occupancy Additions Chapter 11 Historic Buildings Chapter 12 Relocated or moved Buildings Chapter 13 Performance Compliance Methods Safeguards During Construction Chapter 16 Retrofitting The intent of this code is to provide flexibility to permit the use of alternative approaches to achieve compliance with minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare insofar as they are affected by the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, Addition and relocation of existing buildings Objectives of this module include: Review Chapters of the 2010 Florida Existing Building Code including: Review of specific requirements for additions to existing buildings Review historic building definition and compliance options Requirements for relocated or moved buildings Safeguards necessary during the construction process Additions Addition: An increase or extension of the floor area, number of stories or height of a building Scope. An addition to a building or structure shall comply with the Florida Building Codes for new construction without requiring the existing building to comply with any requirements of those codes or these provisions, except as required Where an addition impacts the existing building, that portion shall comply with this code Creation / Extension of Nonconformity An addition shall not create or extend a nonconformity in the existing building with regard to accessibility, structural strength, fire safety, means of egress, or the capacity of mechanical, plumbing, or electrical system. 1

2 Other Work. Any repair or alteration work within an existing building to which an addition is being made shall comply with the applicable requirements of the appropriate chapter Chapter 5 Repairs Chapter 6 Level 1 Alterations Chapter 7 Level 2 Alterations Chapter 8 Level 3 Alterations Height Limitations. No addition shall increase the height of an existing building beyond that permitted by Chapter 5 of FBC, Building Area Limitations. No addition shall increase the area of an existing building beyond that permitted by Chapter 5 of FBC, B, unless fire separation as required by FBC, B is provided Vertical Addition. Any element of the lateral-force-resisting system of an existing building subjected to an increase in vertical or lateral loads from the vertical addition shall comply with the lateral load provisions of the FBC, Building wind provisions Horizontal Addition. Where horizontal additions are structurally connected to an existing structure, all lateral-force-resisting elements of the existing structure affected by such addition shall comply with the lateral load provisions of the FBC, Building wind provisions Smoke Alarms in Existing Building. Whenever an addition is made to a building of Group R-3 or R-4 occupancy, the existing building shall be provided with smoke alarms as required by the FBC, Building or the FBC, Residential as applicable. The smoke alarms in the existing building are not required to be interconnected with smoke alarms in other portions of the base building Accessibility Provisions for new construction shall apply to additions Energy Conservation Additions shall comply with FBC, Energy Conservation Chapter 11 Chapter 11 Historic Buildings Intent and Purpose Historic It is the intent of this chapter to provide means for occupant safety, property conservation and use of designated historic buildings while protecting ti those elements, spaces and features that make the buildings historically or architecturally significant Definitions Historic Building Compliance option ion 2

3 Chapter Compliance option Life safety and property conservation shall be provided in accordance with one of the following options: 1. Prescriptive based provisions of the code 2. Compliance alternative based provisions of the code 3. Performance based provisions of NFPA 914, Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures, Chapter 6 along with a structural evaluation as specified in Section of this code. Chapter 12 Relocated or Moved Buildings Chapter Scope This chapter provides requirements for relocated or moved structures Requirements Residential buildings or structures moved into or within a county or municipality shall not be required to be brought into compliance with the state minimum building code in force at the time the building or structure t is moved, provided d 1. The building or structure is structurally sound and in occupiable condition for its intended use; 2. The occupancy use classification for the building or structure is not changed as a result of the move; 3. The building is not substantially remodeled; 4. Current fire code requirements for ingress and egress are met; 5. Electrical, gas and plumbing systems meet the code in force at the time of construction and are operational and safe for reconnection; and 6. Foundation plans are sealed by a professional engineer or architect licensed to practice in this state, if required by the Florida Building Code, Building for all residential buildings or structures of the same occupancy class. 7. Moving of buildings shall be in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Building. Chapter 13 Performance Compliance Methods Performance Compliance Methods are reviewed in Chapter 1 of this code Section Construction Safeguards Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern safety during construction and the protection of adjacent public and private properties Storage and Placement. Construction equipment and materials shall be stored and placed so as not to endanger the public, the workers or adjoining property for the project duration. 3

4 Alterations, Repairs and Additions. Required exits, existing structural elements, fire protection devices and sanitary safeguards shall be maintained at all times. Exceptions: 1. When such required elements are being altered or repaired, adequate substitute provisions shall be made. 2. When the existing building is not occupied Manner of Removal. Waste materials shall be removed in a manner which prevents injury or damage to persons, adjoining properties and public rights-of-way Facilities Required. Sanitary facilities shall be provided during construction and demolition activities according to FBC, Plumbing Protection of Pedestrians. Pedestrians shall be protected during TABLE construction and demolition activities as required by Sections HEIGHT OF DISTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION TYPE OF PROTECTION REQUIRED CONSTRUCTION TO LOT LINE and Table feet or less Less than 5 feet Construction railings 8 feet or less 5 feet or more None More than 8 feet Less than 5 feet Barrier and covered walkway More than 8 feet 5 feet or more, but not more than Barrier and covered walkway one-fourth the height of construction More than 8 feet 5 feet or more, but between onefourth and one-half the height of construction Barrier Walkways. shall be provided for pedestrian travel in front of every construction and demolition site unless the AHJ authorizes the sidewalk to be fenced or closed Directional Barricades. Pedestrian traffic shall be protected by a directional barricade where the walkway extends into the street. The barricade shall be of sufficient size and construction to direct vehicular traffic away from the pedestrian path Construction Railings. shall be at least 42 in height and shall be sufficient to direct pedestrians around construction areas Barriers. Barriers shall be a minimum of 8 in height and shall be placed on the side of the walkway nearest construction shall extend the entire length of the construction site Openings in such barriers shall be protected by doors which are normally kept closed Covered Walkways. shall have a minimum clear height of 8 feet shall be designed to support all imposed loads. Adequate lighting shall be provided at all times Repair, Maintenance and Removal. Pedestrian protection shall be kept in good order for the entire length of time pedestrians may be endangered. The owner / agent, upon completion of the construction activity, shall immediately remove debris and walkways and leave such public property in as good of condition Adjacent to Excavations. Every excavation on a site located 5 or less from the street lot line shall be enclosed with a barrier not less than 6 high. Barriers shall be of adequate strength to resist wind pressure as specified in Chapter 16, FBC, B Protection Required. Adjoining public and private property shall be protected from damage during construction and demolition work. Protection must be provided for footings, foundations, party walls, chimneys, skylights and roofs. Provisions shall be made to control water runoff and erosion during construction or demolition activities. The person causing an excavation to be made shall provide written notice to the owners of adjoining buildings advising them that the excavation is to be made and that adjoining buildings should be protected. Notification shall be delivered not less than 10 days prior to the scheduled starting date of the excavation. 4

5 Storage and Handling of Materials. Temporary use of streets or public property for the storage or handling of materials or equipment required for construction or demolition, and the protection provided to the public shall comply with the provisions of fthe AHJ and dthis chapter Obstructions. Construction materials and equipment shall not be placed or stored so as to obstruct access to fire hydrants, standpipes, fire or police alarm boxes, catch basins or manholes, nor shall material or equipment be located within 20 feet of a street intersection, or placed so as to obstruct normal observations of traffic signals Utility Fixtures. Building materials or any obstruction of any kind shall not be placed so as to obstruct free approach to any fire hydrant, fire department connection, utility pole, manhole, fire alarm box or catch basin, or so as to interfere with the passage of water in the gutter. Protection against damage shall be provided to such utility fixtures during the progress of the work Fire Extinguishers. Structures under construction, alteration or demolition shall be provided with not less than one approved portable fire extinguisher in accordance with the FFPC. 1. At each stairway on all floor levels where combustible materials have accumulated. 2. In every storage and construction shed. 3. Additional portable fire extinguishers shall be provided where special hazards exist Fire Hazards. The provisions of this code and FFPC shall be strictly observed to safeguard against all fire hazards Stairways Required. Where a building has been constructed to a building height of 50 or four stories, or where an existing building exceeding 50 in height is altered, at least one temporary lighted stairway shall be provided unless one or more of the permanent stairways are erected as the construction progresses Maintenance of Means of Egress. Required means of egress shall be maintained at all times during construction, demolition, remodeling or alterations to any building. Module Review Completion before Occupancy. In portions of a building where an automatic sprinkler system is required by this code, it shall be unlawful to occupy those portions of the building until the automatic ti sprinkler system installation has been tested and approved Water Supply. An approved water supply for fire protection, either temporary or permanent, shall be made available as soon as combustible material arrives on the site. This module has reviewed: Requirements for additions to existing buildings including definitions Review of historic building definition and compliance options Requirements for relocated or moved buildings Safeguards during the construction process 5

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