Changes from FBC 2007 to FBC 2010 (Main Bldg. Code)

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1 CODE # TOPIC DESCRIPTION permit exemptions from FBC adds exemptions for certain size pre-fab mausoleums and temp housing for Dept. of Corrections permit exemptions from FBC clarifies that substantial improvements of SFR in flood hazard areas are not exempt relocated manufactured bldgs code adds that relocation must comply with flood plain management program existing mechanical equipment clarifies when existing roof mounted mechanical equipment installation must meet current code engineering design cost limit that exempts engineers for plumbing and hvac design are increased from $50K to $125K manufactured buildings allows permitting of a FBC2007 code design of a structure after 3/15/12 with conditions 106 live load sign posting new provision requires signage for all commercial bldgs exceeding 50psf live floor load examination of documents clarifies that photocopies of state approved manufactured building plans are acceptable examination of documents plan review criteria now requires information for flood hazard areas and opening protection certificate of occupancy now requires a statement that documents and retains records for floor elevations in flood zones chapter 2 definitions revised/added addition, employee work area, floodplain management ordinance, tubular daylighting device, valley, windborne debris impact resistant products, high rise bldg, story above grade plane, primary and secondary structural members occupancy group B added "ambulatory health care facilities" to the list of sub-classifications public and private colleges/univ. re-worded to state they shall comply with FBC Section Group R-1 new provision for congregate living facility (transient) with 10 or fewer occupants Group R-2 new sub-classification for live/work unit chapter 4 specialty occupancies sections are added, extensively revised and re-numbered to different locations covered mall building substantial revision to definition including common roofed or unroofed areas and open mall areas 403 high rise buildings numerous changes and additions incl. emergency responder radio coverage, special lumination, etc parking garages increases height of vehicle barrier systems, where required I-3 occupancy new definitions for cell, cell tier, housing unit and sallyport I-3 occupancy new provisions address security glazing, with conditions proscenium curtains compliance methods of certain materials are revised 424 swimming pools this section was revised extensively. ** Public pools now require vertical accessibility. See FAC** 438 live/work unit new section addressing a dwelling/sleeping unit within a tenant space. limitations apply & 3 Groups I, R-1, R-2, R-3 clarifies wall and horizontal separation between dwelling or sleeping units 442 storm shelters new section for a prescriptive construction method for storm shelters per ICC-500 Chapter 5 building height and area numerous changes throughout address identification clarifies location for posting of street numbers including those not viewable from the public way two story bldg new provisions for unlimited area to groups B, F, M or S structures, with conditions motion picture theaters provides unlimited building area, with conditions Table incidental use area fire ratings title on table changed, removed parking garages & storage rooms, added fire pump rooms Table occupancy separation table "I" occupancy expanded at column heading, various footnotes within table relocated Table 601 fire resistance ratings various footnotes within table (building element ratings) relocated materials in type I and II const expands/clarifies on some of the exceptions for allowing combustible materials

2 Chapter 7 fire and smoke protection numerous changes and additions rated wall markings new section specifies marking and identification methods and locations sprayed fire resistant materials new provisions for utilizing this material (SFRM) exterior wall projections provisions revised to include methods in determining maximum projection distances exterior wall ratings addresses fire ratings for the interior and exterior sides of the wall based on fire separation distance Table allowable exterior wall openings previously Table new formatted table to provide consistency with Table fire walls deletes previous reference to a 4-hr fire wall and defers rating to section 706 Table fire wall ratings introduces new table for ratings based on occupancy classification imaginary lot line an alternate method in determining this line has been established rated wall openings limitations and exceptions to rated assembly openings have been clarified, with conditions elevator lobbies previously rating requirements including I-2, I-3 and high-rises have been revised fire partitions introduces new exceptions for tenant fire separation in a fully sprinkled bldg 712 horizontal assemblies numerous changes to materials and components present in horizontal assemblies Chapter 8 interior finishes numerous changes to material types and applications fire areas now addresses horizontal assemblies definitions fire area is re-defined Group B added provision for fire sprinkler to ambulatory health care facilities Group E allowable fire area without sprinklers is reduced from 20,000 s.f. to 12,000 s.f townhouses & NFPA 101 clarifies that attached townhouses, with conditions, shall require a fire sprinkler system exterior balconies/decks/patios now requires these Group R/Type V areas to be sprinkled in a fire sprinkled bldg. Conditions apply NFPA 13D a 13D system is now permitted to be installed in townhouses 906 portable fire extinguishers new provisions for fire extinguisher requirements and locations Group B a manual fire alarm system is allowed with conditions. exceptions also noted smoke control adds provisions for special inspections and testing for smoke control systems 913 fire pumps new section adding provisions for fire pumps, when required 914 emergency responder safety new section adding provisions for emergency responder safety features, when required 915 emergency responder radio new section for radio coverage for all new buildings as required of The Florida Fire Prevention Code 916 carbon monoxide protection section relocated from 913. provisions are revised and expanded for clarity 1002 definitions approx 10 definitions have been revised or added elevation changes provisions are revised and added for elevation changes on a means of egress path egress width per occupant eliminated previous Table now provides width specifications in text form & 3 door & hardware encroachment expands on door and hardware allowable encroachment dimensions into means of egress width doors/gates/turnstiles Adds door size provisions for R-1, dwelling units and accessory buildings 400 s.f. or less panic hardware adds provisions for outside gates at swimming pools and pool decks stairways adds new provisions and exceptions to riser height and tread depth for R-3, within R-2 and "U" stair profile expands on the provisions when solid risers are required or not handrail adds exemption from handrails for 3 or fewer risers for R-3 and within R stairways new provisions for stairs to elevator equip. rm and allowable interlocking or scissor stairs for exiting

3 exit signs this section was previously reserved. Provides provisions for exit sign locations &2 handrail graspability adds provisions for new type I and type II handrails. Clarifies contour and graspability for handrails handrail continuity adds an exception along a walking surface with slopes not steeper than 1: handrail extension minor revisions to provision and added exception for alternating treads 1013 guards exceptions added for height at assembly seating and alternating treads Table corridor fire ratings previous table table revises rating applicability for Occupancy Group A dead end corridors previously additional occupancies added for extending distance to 50' when fire sprinkled. Table stories with one exit previous table expands on single exits based on # of stories/occupant load/travel distance 1022 exit enclosures many subtle modifications and additions worth reviewing 1024 luminous egress path markings new section addressing luminous egress path requirements for high-rise buildings chapter accessibility code updated and reformatted to the Department of Justice's 2010 ADA with Florida specific modifications. Now referred to as 2012 Florida Accessibility Code & 2 surrounding materials minor but noticeable changes to meet consistency of I-Codes regarding walls, floors and base chapter 13 energy code significant changes. Now referred as Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation HVAC equipment replacement all accessible duct joints and seams to be sealed and certified by Contractor load calculations for replacements load calculations from a nationally recognized method are to be provided to the AHJ definitions adds definition for exterior insulation and finish systems (EFIS) exterior wall weather protection revises water protection provisions for consistency with I-Codes flood resistance revises flood resistance criteria water resistive barrier clarifies barrier provisions for framed walls with veneer and stucco aluminum siding modifies testing criteria language for AAMA vinyl siding and soffit adds labeling criteria for these manufactured products fiber cement siding clarifies compliance provisions for these products to ASTM C 1186, Type A wood veneer revises criteria of the installation for consistency with I-Codes regarding allowable height wood veneers modifies limitations for use in high wind areas (greater than 130 mph) vinyl siding correlates provisions with ASCE7-10. adds new installation provisions for consistency with I-Code 1408 EFIS new section addresses provisions for materials, construction and quality definitions added new definition for "building integrated photovoltaic roofing" crickets and saddles revise provisions for consistency with I-Codes photovoltaic systems adds new provisions for labeling requirements of pv systems and their fire classification asphalt shingles adds wind classification of asphalt shingles for consistency with ASCE &2 flashing provides minimum dimensions for L flashing and provisions for valley flashing materials drip edge increases end to end overlap of drip edge clay and concrete tile revises RAS provisions for consistency with ASCE roof gardens/landscaped roofs new provisions added for construction and structural integrity integrated pv systems new standards, attachments, testing and wind resistance provisions for this product penthouses adds provisions, parameters and exceptions specifically for penthouse construction definitions modifies definition for "risk category". Adds "V" symbols for nominal and ultimate wind speeds

4 1603 construction documents correlates provisions of construction documents for consistency with ASCE risk category correlates provisions for consistency with FBC Table and ASCE7-10 "occupancy" category changed to "risk" category. Screen enclosures added to Cat I (.77 importance factor). Table risk category Introduces I-2 and I-3 occupancies in lieu of generic descriptions for healthcare exterior decks expands on deck anchorage and other attachment provisions stability new provisions addressing load combinations and structural stability basic load combinations correlates provisions for consistency with ASCE load reduction revises load reduction provisions for clarity Table live loads adds footnote regarding live loads for exterior balconies and decks 1609 wind loads revises wind speed maps to ultimate design speed for consistency with ASCE ICC 600 deletes reference to IBHS and substitutes with ICC 600 as a prescriptive method opening protection limits the use of wood structural panels to only R3 & R4. Adds clarification for exterior balconies louver testing specifies AMCA 540 as the testing standard for louvers impact resistant covering previously revise testing criteria for consistency with ASCE testing of wind loads new provision providing correlation for testing to allowable and nominal loads definitions revises definition of "Wind-Borne Debris Area" basic wind speed revises the definition for consistency with ASCE wind speed conversion new conversion formula from ultimate to nominal wind speed for consistency with ASCE wind speed conversion table new provision for wind speed conversions for consistency with ASCE surface roughness categories adds provisions for category D'" and revises category "C" for consistency with ASCE exposure categories redefines exposure categories for consistency with ASCE7-10. adds new exposure "D" rooftop structures and equipment new provision for calculating lateral wind forces for these structures Section 1612 flood zones expanded provisions for flood hazard areas Table flood resistant table new table providing cross reference for flood resistant provisions within 2010 FBC definitions numerous new definitions for "Local Floodplain Management Ordinance" flood design refers to ASCE 24 for flood design and construction of buildings flood plain documents new provision added for required documents and/or certifications by design professional 1614 structural integrity new section added for Cat III & IV high rise bldgs exterior windows and doors revises performance and construction provisions for consistency with ASCE skylights label requirements for tubular daylighting devices are inserted in this section glazed curtain wall/storefront references new testing standards soffit adds new provisions for soffit product approval, labeling and installation joist hangers/connectors revises testing standards for joists hangers and connectors micropiles adds construction, materials and reinforcement provisions for micropiles 1904 durability requirements provisions updated to correlate with ACI reinforced concrete components revises wind design provisions for consistency with ASCE aluminum adds structural provisions for design of purlins Table table for wind design revises table for consistency with ASCE7-10

5 sunrooms clarifies the wind design provisions for sunrooms per FBC masonry standards many requirements refer to ""Specifications for Masonry Structures & Related Commentaries" masonry allowable stress design modifies provisions to clarify specification for lap splices bars in tension and compression modifications to the development length of bars in tension and compression 2109 empirical design of masonry numerous changes throughout this section 2209, 2210 cold-formed steel provisions added and revised. many references to AISI Standards for cold-formed steel framing 2302 definitions treated wood definition now includes fire-retardant treated and preservative-treated wood structural panels table added for wood structural panels used to resist wind pressures general fastening table wood structural panels and particleboard fastening has been revised for consistency with ASCE fasteners in treated wood clarification of fastener coatings/types in fire retardant and preservative treated wood wood siding clearance added provisions for vertical clearances from concrete surfaces termite protection revises provisions to be consistent with I-codes building limitations limitations in floor to floor height and stud height in conventional framing is clarified braced wall line connections connection provisions revised wall framing continuous stud size, height and spacing provisions have been expanded uplift connector table revised table for correlation with ASCE wind loads on glass revised to reference an exception for unit skylights and tubular daylighting devices (2) glazing requirements new table for classification of glazing using ANSI Z97.1 test standard 2705 gfci protection the exception for 1&2 family dwellings from gfci protection for pool pump motors is deleted elevators clarifies that existing elevators must comply with ASME A definitions revises definition of "alteration" ambulance stretcher clarifies special design specifications for elevator cars accommodating ambulance stretchers machine room venting added new provisions for fire rating requirements, reduction of ratings and exemptions 3007 fire service access elevator section re-titled for new provisions for fire service access elevator, where required 3008 occupant evacuation elevators section re-titled for new provisions for occupant self-evacuation elevators, where required serial numbers rules revised. addresses updated standards to existing elevators for Phase II Firefighter Services alterations clarifies standards for alterations to electric and hydraulic elevators and escalators awnings and canopies previous wind importance factor of.77 has been deleted rigid awnings and canopy shutters increases minimum wind speed from mph 3108 telecommunication towers most provisions revised to reference TIA automatic vehicular gates new provisions specifying gate and opener compliance standards airport noise adds provisions for required documents to be provided by the local jurisdiction, when required Chapter 35 Reference Standards frequently used standards updated from FBC 2007 to FBC 2010 Aluminum Association of Fla (AAF-10), American Concrete Institute (ASI318-08), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE7-10 and ASCE24-05), Gypsum Association (GA600-06), Truss Plate Institute (TPI1-2007)