(Statute, Rule, FBC, Industry) FBC 406.3, see also FBC No provisions in FBC or FS

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1 Florida Specific Amendment Code Reference NFPA 101 Open Parking Structure. A parking structure that, at each parking level, has wall openings open to the atmosphere, for an area of not less than 1.4 ft2 for each linear foot (0.4 m2 for each linear meter) of its exterior perimeter. Such openings are distributed over at least 40 percent of the building perimeter or uniformly over two opposing sides. Interior wall lines and column lines are at least 20 percent open, with openings distributed to provide ventilation. (1) A structure used for the parking or storage of motor vehicles that have: (a) at least 50% of the clear height between floors shall be open to the atmosphere for the full length of at least two exterior walls, excluding required stair and elevator walls and structural columns. Interior wall lines and column lines shall be at least 20% open and uniformly distributed or, (b) the exterior walls of the structure shall have uniformly distributed openings on (2009 two or more sides totaling no less than 40% of the building perimeter. The area of ed.) such openings in the exterior walls on each level shall be at least 20% of the total (2012 perimeter wall area of each level. Interior wall lines and column lines shall be at ed.) least 20% open and uniformly distributed. (2) The distance from any point on any floor level to an open exterior wall facing on a street, or to other permanently maintained open space at least 20ft (6096mm) wide extending full width to a street shall not exceed 200ft (61m). (3) Garages within 10 ft (3048mm) of a common property or building line shall be provided with an enclosure wall along the line of not less than 1-hour fire resistance without openings therein, except door openings meeting the requirements of shall be permitted. Reason for Amendment (Statute, Rule, FBC, Industry) FBC 406.3, see also FBC Disposition removing - new 2013 FBC is consistent with 2012 NFPA 101, SERC Y/N FBC current language is similar to NFPA 101 base code; renumbered to 101: refers to 101: which uses NFPA 88A: definition language. FBC (2013 ed) states Openings. For natural ventilation purposes, the exterior side of the structure shall have uniformly distributed openings on two or more sides. The area of such openings in exterior walls on a tier shall be not less than 20 percent of the total perimeter wall area of each tier. The aggregate length of the openings considered to be providing natural ventilation shall be not less than 40 percent of the perimeter of the tier. Interior walls shall be not less than 20 percent open with uniformly distributed openings. Exception: Openings are not required to be distributed over 40 percent of the building perimeter where the required openings are uniformly distributed over two opposing sides of the building. (2) 200 ft came from NFPA 88A; (3) 1 hr separation came from FBC; Section Area and height increases. The allowable area and height of open parking garages shall be increased in accordance with the provision of this seciton. Garages with sides open on three-fourths of the building's perimeter are permitted to be increased by 25% in area and one tier in height. Garages with sides open around the entire building's perimeter are permitted to be increased by 50% in area and one tier in height. For a side to be considered open under the above provisions, the total area of openings along the side shall not be less than 50% of the interior area of the side at each tier and such openings shall be equally distributed along the length of the tier. For purposes of calculating the interior area of the side, the height shall not exceed 7 ft (3) Stairways, not a part of the required means of egress, providing access from the outside grade level to the basement in rooming houses, rectories, and parsonages shall be exempt from when the maximum height from the basement finished floor level to grade adjacent to the stair does not exceed 8 ft. (2438mm) and the grade level opening to the stair is covered by hinged doors or other approved means. No provisions in FBC or FS

2 Each stair, platform, and landing, not including handrails and existing stairs, in buildings required in the Florida Building Code to be of Type I or Type II construction and all buildings of assembly occupancy with an occupant load of 1000 or more persons, or of an assembly occupancy with a legitimate stage and an occupant load of 700 or more persons shall be of noncombustible material throughout. Stairways located in a required fire resistant enclosure shall have closed risers. All other stairways shall be permitted to have open risers. Interior stairs constructed of wood shall be fire-blocked in concealed spaces between stair stringers at the top and bottom of the run. Fireblocking shall comply with Subdivision (c). FBC ; See also Section 410, Stages & Platforms FBC - Possible FBC? ; FBC - All stairways shall be built of materials consistent with the types permitted for the type of construction of the building, except that wood handrails shall be permitted for all types of construction. ; not in 101 ; not in 101 Exception: Stairs permitted to have open risers in accordance with Subdivision The underside of interior stairways, if of combustible construction, shall be protected to provide not less than 1-hour fire resistance. FBC? ; not in Exception: When located within a dwelling unit. If not vertical, risers on other than existing stairs shall be permitted to slope under the tread at an angle not to exceed 30 degrees from vertical, provided that the projection of the nosing does not exceed 11/4 in. (32mm) (38 mm). FBC ; not in 101; FBC - Risers shall be solid and vertical or sloped under the tread above from the underside of the nosing above at an angle not more than 30 degrees (0.52 rad) from the vertical. The leading edge (nosings) of treads shall project not more than 11/4 inches (32 mm) beyond the tread below and all projections of the leading edges shall be of uniform size, including the leading edge of the floor at the top of a flight Projections. Stairs shall be clear of all obstructions except projections not exceeding 4 ½ in. (114mm) at or below handrail height on each side. The design of guards and handrails and the hardware for attaching handrails to guards, balusters, or walls shall be such that there are no projections that might engage loose clothing. Openings in guards shall be designed to prevent loose clothing from becoming wedged in such openings. New handrails shall be installed to provide a clearance of not less than 1 ½ in (32mm) 2¼ in. (57 mm) between the handrail and the wall to which it is fastened. FBC FBC Differs from 101 existing and 12 ed; FBC - On ramps, the clear width between handrails shall be 36 inches (914 mm) minimum. Projections into the required width of stairways and ramps at each handrail shall not exceed 41/2 inches (114 mm) at or below the handrail height. Projections into the required width shall not be limited above the minimum headroom height required in Section Differs from 101 existing and 12 ed; FBC - Clear space between a handrail and a wall or other surface shall be a minimum of 11/2 inches (38 mm). A handrail and a wall or other surface adjacent to the handrail shall be free of any sharp or abrasive elements (Guard Details) (4) Guardrails for individual guest rooms, and in residential board and care occupancies shall be a minimum of 36 in. (914mm). FBC Differs from 101 existing and 12 ed; FBC - guards shall have a height no less than 34 in. & no more than 38 in.

3 Open guards, other than approved existing open guards, shall have intermediate rails or an ornamental pattern such that a sphere 4 in. (100 mm) in diameter is not able to pass through any opening up to a height of 34 in. (865 mm), and the following also shall apply: (1) The triangular openings formed by the riser, tread, and bottom element of a guardrail at the open side of a stair shall be of such size that a sphere 6 in. (150 mm) in diameter is not able to pass through the triangular opening. (2) In detention and correctional occupancies, in industrial occupancies, and in storage occupancies, and in areas not accessible to the public in storage occupancies, the clear distance between intermediate rails, measured at right angles to the rails, shall not exceed 21 in. (535 mm). Exception No.1 Approved existing open guards. Exception No.2 Mercantile occupancies in accordance with Exception No.3 A bottom rail or curb is not required on guardrails with dwelling units or residential board and care occupancies. FBC , Exception #4 The exceptions struck do not appear in 101 existing or 12 ed.; FBC - Required guards shall not have openings which allow passage of a sphere 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter from the walking surface to the required guard height. The High Velocity Hurricane Zone shall comply with Sections and Exception #4-4. In areas that are not open to the public within occupancies in Group I- 3, F, H or S, and for alternating tread devices and ship ladders, guards shall not have openings which allow passage of a sphere 21 inches (533 mm) in diameter (1) (d) Ramps that are part of the required means of egress shall be not less than 44 in.wide. FBC The minimum width of a means of egress ramp shall not be less than that required for corridors by Section The clear width of a ramp between handrails, if provided, or other permissible projections shall be 36 inches (914 mm) minimum. Section The minimum corridor width shall be as determined in Section , but not less than 44 inches (1118 mm). Table (a) New Ramps Minimum width clear of all obstructions, except projections not more than 3½ in. (90mm) more than 4½ in. (114 mm) at or below handrail height on each side FBC Requires projections not to exceed 4 1/2 inches Guards complying with shall be provided for ramps, unless otherwise provided in Handrails complying with shall be provided along both sides of a ramp segment steeper than 1 in 20. Handrails that are not continuous shall extend at least 18 in. (305mm) beyond the top and bottom of the ramp segment and shall be parallel with the floor or ground surface. The height of handrails and guards shall be measured vertically to the top of the guard or rail from the walking surface adjacent therto. FBC keep base code only Handrails shall be provided along both sides of a ramp run with a rise greater than 6 inches (152 mm) and shall conform to the requirements in Sections If handrails are not continuous, they shall extend at least 18 inches (305 mm) beyond the top and bottom of the ramp segment and shall be parallel with the floor or ground surface. Ends of handrails shall be either rounded or returned smoothly to floor, wall or post. Handrails shall not rotate within their fittings. Top of the handrail gripping surface shall be not less than 34 inches (864 mm) nor more than 38 inches (965 mm) above the ramp surface Extended Floor or Ground Surface. The floor or ground surface of the ramp run or landing shall extend 12 in. (305mm) minimum beyond the inside face of a handrail complying with Curb or Barrier. A curb or barrier shall be provided that prevents the passage of a 4 in. (102mm) diameter sphere, where any portion of the sphere is within 4 in. (102mm) of the floor or ground surface. FBC FBC FBC has similar language. FBC has similar language.

4 Alternating tread devices complying with shall be permitted in the means of egress only where providing one of the following: (5) A means of egress from a mezzanine of not more than 250 sq. ft. (23 m2) in industrial, health care, storage, detention and correctional occupancies and within dwelling units of residential occupancies. FBC Limited to Groups F, H & S not more than 250 sq ft in area & serves not more than 3 occupants Alternating tread devices shall comply with the following: (5) The height of the riser shall not exceed 8 in. (203mm) 9½ in. (240 mm). (6) Treads shall have a projected tread depth of not less than 54/5 in. (145 mm), measured in accordance with 7.2.2, with each tread providing 9½ in. (240 mm) of depth, including tread overlap. (6) Alternating tread stairways shall have a projected tread, exclusive of nosing, of 8 ½ in (216mm) within minimum total tread depth of 10 ½ in (267 mm). (11) A minimum of 12 in (305mm) shall be provided between the stair handrails to adjacent alternating tread stairways FBC ; not sure on (11) Riser hieght shall be a max 9 1/2 inches; Projected tread of 5 inches, min tread depth of 8 1/2 inches, min treadth width of 7 inches. Table Table Note: Day-Care Use before 10/1/ net; net F.S (6) Projections within the means of egress of not more than 4 ½ in. (114 mm) on FBC each Exception: Objects projecting from walls with their leading edges between 27 and 80 in. (686 and 2032 mm) above the finished floor shall protrude no more than 4 in. (102 mm) into walks, corridors, passageways, or aisles. Free standing objects mounted on posts or pylons may overhang 12 in. (305 mm) maximum from 27 to 80 in. (686 and 2032 mm) above the ground or finished floor. FS (6) - Prior to 1992, 20 sq ft net per child; after 1992, 35 sq ft net per child FBC has similar language Emergency generators providing power to emergency lighting systems shall be installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems and Article 700, Emergency Systems of the National Electric Code. Stored electrical energy systems, where required in this Code, other than battery systems for emergency luminaires in accordance with , shall be installed and tested in accordance with NFPA 111, Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems. Unknown source Language added; FBC requires NFPA 70 along with NFPA 110 & NFPA 111; NFPA recommends not to have this amendment - too restrictive. Also, NFPA 110 & 111 reference NFPA Where the contents are classified as high hazard, exits shall be provided and arranged to allow all occupants to escape from the building or structure, or from the hazardous area thereof, to the outside or to a place of safety with a travel distance of not more than 75 ft (23 m), measured as required in unless otherwise provided in This has been deleted in its entirety by the State of Florida. The requirement of shall not apply to storage occupancies as otherwise provided in Chapter 42. FBC 1016 FBC 1016 FBC 1016, Exit Access Travel Distance - Hazardous Storage (H-1 thru H-5) travel distance is from 75 ft to 200 ft. Storage (S-1 & S-2) travel distance from 200 ft to 400 ft. See above comment

5 9.8 (2009 ed.) 9.9 (2012 ed.) (2009 ed.) (2012 ed.) (2009 ed.) (2012 ed.) (2009 ed.) (2012 ed.) (2009 ed.) (2012 ed.) Special Inspections and Tests. F.S. Where required by another section of this Code, special inspections and tests F.S. shall be performed to verify the operation of the fire protection system in its final condition for acceptance by the authority having jurisdiction. The special inspector's relevant experience in the design, installation, and testing F.S of the fire protection systems being tested shall be documented. The design documents shall provide the procedures and methods to be used and F.S. items subject to special inspections and tests. The special inspector shall submit an inspection and test report to the authority having jurisdiction and registered design professional in responsible charge. Underground and limited access structures, and all areas and floor levels traversed in traveling to the exit discharge, shall be protected by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7, unless such structures meet one of the following criteria: (1) They have an occupant load of 50 or fewer persons in new underground or limited access portions of the structure. (1) (2)They have an occupant load of 100 or fewer persons in existing underground or limited access portions of the structure. (2) (3)The structure is a one-story underground or limited access structure that is permitted to have a single exit per Chapters 12 through 42, with a common path of travel not greater than 50 ft (15 m). F.S. FBC is Carbon Monoxide (CO) in ed 9.9 "Special Inspections and Tests" ; FBC has similar language with all 3 criterias. removing the Florida Specific Amendment. This section is not in the 2013 FBC. Now states Automatic sprinkler system. The highest level of exit discharge serving the underground portions of the building and all levels below shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section Water-flow switches and control valves shall be supervised in accordance with Section Exits from underground structures with an occupant load of more than 100 persons in the underground portions of the structure and having a floor used for human occupancy located more than 30 ft (9140 mm) below the lowest level of exit discharge, or having more than one level located below the lowest level of exit discharge, shall be provided with outside smoke-venting facilities or other means to prevent the exits from becoming charged with smoke from any fire in the areas served by the exits. Locking devices complying with shall be permitted to be used on a single door or a single pair of doors if both of the following conditions apply: (1) The door or pair of doors serve as the main exit and the assembly occupancy has an occupant load not greater than (2) Any latching devices on such a door(s) from an assembly occupancy having an occupant load of 100 or more are released by panic hardware or fire exit hardware. FBC FBC , #2 ; FBC has similar language but no reference to occupant load ; FBC reqires occupant load of 300 or less for assembly occupancies The path of travel along the aisle accessway shall not exceed ft ( m) from any seat to the closest aisle or egress doorway. FBC ; FBC has identical language with 30 ft requirement.

6 Interior corridors and lobbies shall be constructed in accordance with and Section 8.3, unless otherwise permitted by the following: (1) Corridor and lobby protection shall not be required where assembly rooms served by the corridor or lobby have at least 50 percent of their exit capacity discharging directly to the outside, independent of corridors and lobbies. (2) Corridor and lobby protection shall not be required in buildings protected (3) Lobbies serving only one assembly area that meet the requirements for intervening rooms (see ) shall not be required to have a fire resistance rating. (4) Where the corridor ceiling is an assembly having a 1-hour fire resistance rating where tested as a wall, the corridor walls shall be permitted to terminate at the corridor ceiling. (5) Corridor and lobby protection shall not be required in buildings protected throughout by an approved, total (complete) coverage smoke detection system providing occupant notification and installed in accordance with Section 9.6. Unknown source Where the nature of the special amusement building is such that it operates in reduced lighting levels, the building shall be protected throughout by an approved automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 9.6. Exception: In areas where ambient conditions will cause a smoke detection system to alarm, an approved alternative type of automatic detector shall be installed. No common path of travel shall exceed 75 ft (23 m). Limitations on common path of travel shall be in accordance with and Common path of travel shall not exceed 100 ft (30 m) in a building protected Common path of travel shall not exceed 75 ft (23 m) in a building not protected No dead-end corridor shall exceed 20 ft (6100 mm).,other than in buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7, in which case dead-end corridors shall not exceed 50 ft (15 m). No common path of travel shall exceed 75 ft (23 m).,other than for the first 100 ft (30 m) in a building protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance Limitations on common path of travel shall be in accordance with and FBC FBC ; addressed in ; FBC - Similar language; In spaces where smoke detectors cannot be utilized due to ambient condition, apporved automatic heat detectors shall be permitted. ; FBC - Common path of travel for E Occupancies shall not exceed 75 ft. No exceptions for sprinkler system. Nothing in FAC 69A-58. ; Common path of travel for E Occupancies shall not exceed 75 ft. No exceptions for sprinkler system. Nothing in FAC 69A-58. ; Common path of travel for E Occupancies shall not exceed 75 ft. No exceptions for sprinkler system. Nothing in FAC 69A-58. ; FBC - Dead-end corridors shall not exceed 20 ft, no exception for sprinklers FBC provides exception for sprinklers - 50 ft ; FBC - Common path of travel shall not exceed 75 ft., no exception for sprinklers

7 Common path of travel shall not exceed 100 ft (30 m) in a building protected Common path of travel shall not exceed 75 ft (23 m) in a building not protected Lockups. Lockups in day care occupancies shall comply with the requirements of Lockups. Lockups in day care occupancies, other than approved existing lockups, shall comply with the requirements of No provisions in FBC or FS No provisions in FBC or FS Dead-end corridors shall not exceed ft ( mm). FBC Common path of travel shall not exceed ft (23m 30 m) Arrangement of Means of Egress (See ) See , , & Means of egress shall be arranged in accordance with Section : Dead-end corridors shall not exceed 20 ft. (6.1m). FBC Common path of travel shall not exceed 75 ft. (23m). In buildings not protected throughout by an approved, automatic sprinkler system in accordance with , dead-end corridors shall not exceed ft ( m). In buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with , dead-end corridors shall not exceed ft ( m). Travel distance within a guest room or guest suite to a corridor door shall not exceed ft (23 38 m) in buildings protected by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Dead-end corridors shall not exceed ft ( m) in buildings not protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Dead-end corridors shall not exceed ft ( m) in buildings protected with Apartment buildings four or more stories in height or with more than 11 dwelling units, other than those meeting the requirements of , shall be provided with a fire alarm system in accordance with Section 9.6, except as modified by through FBC FBC , exception #2 FBC FBC FBC , exception #2 FBC (3) ; FBC - common path of travel shall not exceed 75 ft, no exceptions for sprinklers ; FBC - common path of travel shall not exceed 75 ft, no exceptions for sprinklers ; FBC requires dead-end corridors not to exceed 20 ft.; no exception for sprinklers ; FBC requires common path of travel not to exceed 75 ft., no exception for sprinklers The modification does not appear in 101 existing or 12 ed. The modification does not appear in 101 existing or 12 ed. The modification does not appear in 101 existing or 12 ed.; FBC requires dead-end corridors not to exceed 20 ft., no exceptions for sprinklers The modification does not appear in 101 existing or 12 ed.; FBC requires common path of travel not to exceed 75 ft., no exception for sprinklers. ; FBC requires dead-end corridors not to exceed 20 ft. ; FBC provides exception for sprinklers - dead-end corridors not to exceed 50 ft. ; FBC requires for R-1 (Hotels) & for R-2 (Dormitories) a travel distance not to exceed 125 ft. with sprinklers. ; FBC requires dead-end corridors not to exceed 20 ft ; FBC provides exception for sprinklers - dead-end corridors not to exceed 50 ft. ; FBC #3 requires fire alarm to be installed for buildings containing more than 11 dwelling units or sleeping units.

8 * * Smoke Alarms. Smoke alarms shall be installed in accordance with in every sleeping area, outside every sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms, and on all levels of the dwelling unit, including basements. Exception: In dwellings or dwelling units with split levels and without an intervening door between the adjacent levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level. Minimum Construction Requirements. Building construction shall be in accordance with the Florida Building Code. Large board and care facilities shall be limited to the building construction types specified in Table (see 8.2.1), based on the number of stories in height as defined in FBC (2) Dead-end corridors shall not exceed ft ( mm). FBC In buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler FBC , exception system in accordance with (1), dead-end corridors shall not exceed #2 ft ( m). Where access to exits is provided by corridors, such corridors shall be separated from use areas by fire barriers in accordance with Section 8.3 having a minimum 1-hour fire resistance rating, except under any of the following conditions: (1) Where exits are available from an open floor area (2) Within a space occupied by a single tenant provided such corridors do not serve an occupant load of 30 or more persons. (3) Within buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with (1) FBC (Table ) Amend Base Code ; FBC - In dwellings or dwelling units with split levels and without an intervening door between the adjacent levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level. (2) The State Fire Marshal shall adopt the National Fire Protection Association s Standard 1, Fire Prevention Code but shall not adopt a building, mechanical, or plumbing code. The State Fire Marshal shall adopt the Life Safety Code, Pamphlet 101, current editions, by reference. The State Fire Marshal may modify the selected codes and standards as needed to accommodate the specific needs of the state. ; FBC requires dead-end corridors not to exceed 20 ft. ; FBC provides exception for sprinklers - dead-end corridors not to exceed 50 ft In mercantile occupancies classified as ordinary hazard, travel distance shall not exceed 150 ft (46 m). Should be * Not changed in 101, 21 ed; FBC requires corridors to be 1 hour rated if occupant load is > 30 or if sprinkler then no rating Kiosks and similar structures (temporary or permanent) shall not be considered as tenant spaces and shall meet the following requirements: (1) Combustible kiosks and similar structures shall be constructed of any of the following materials: (a) Fire-retardant-treated wood complying with the requirements for fire-retardantimpregnated wood in NFPA 703, Standard for Fire Retardant Treated Wood and Fire-Retardant Coatings for Building Materials (b) Light-transmitting plastics complying with the Florida Building Code. Chapter 47 of NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code 101, 12 ed: Light-transmitting plastic complying with the building code [CHANGE]

9 Kiosks and similar structures (temporary or permanent) shall not be considered as tenant spaces and shall meet the following requirements: (1) Combustible kiosks and similar structures shall be constructed of any of the following materials: (a) Fire-retardant-treated wood complying with the requirements for fire-retardantimpregnated wood in NFPA 703, Standard for Fire Retardant Treated Wood and Fire-Retardant Coatings for Building Materials (b) Light-transmitting plastics complying with the Florida Building Code. Chapter 47 of NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code A single exit shall be permitted for a single-tenant space/building two or fewer stories in height, and where the total occupant load is equal to or less than 50 persons, provided that both of the following criteria are met: (1) The building is protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with (1). (2) The total travel to the outside does not exceed 100 ft (30 m). FBC Table FBC & exception 2 removing sprinkler amendment because this chapter applies to both new & existing occupancies ; FBC requires maximum occupant load of 49 for single exit with sprinklers ; FBC required dead-end corridors not to exceed 20 ft., & with sprinklers not to exceed 50 ft. Table Means of egress, arranged in accordance with Section 7.5, shall not exceed that provided by Table Dead-end corridors for new storage occupancies shall not exceed 20 ft (6.1 m). FBC The modification does not appear in 101 existing or 12 ed.; FBC requires dead-end corridors not to exceed 20 ft.