LAWS & RULES
MANUFACTURED(MODULAR)
BUILDINGS PROGRAM
The Florida Building Code• IBC 2003 FBC Base Code• FBC 2004 Edition (current edition)• Florida Code with Florida specifics
– Supplement 2005– Supplement 2006
Code in transition • IBC 2006• FBC 2007 • New FBC Code effective date Oct. 2008
FBC Accessibility Code• 2003 IBC Base Code (minus Accessibility Chapter
11)• 2004 FBC (include 1997 DOJ certified Accessibility
Code Chapter 11)• Building Volume, Chap 11,Editorial Changes
(Supplements 05 &06)– Plumbing Volume, Chap. 4, Editorial Changes – Existing Volume, Accessibility Incorporated– Residential Volume, Accessibility Incorporated
• Note: Florida Law 553.501-553.513 (Changes 553.5041 Parking)
2001 - 2004 Florida Building Code Base Document Comparison
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1997 SouthernBuilding Code
1997International
PlumbingCode
1998InternationalMechanical
Code1998
International FuelGas Code
2003International
Plumbing Code2003
InternationalMechanical
Code
Existing 2001 FBCBase Documents
2002 NationalElectrical Code
2001 FloridaFire
PreventionCode
New 2004 FBCBase Documents
2003International
Fuel Gas Code
2002 NationalElectrical
Code
2004 FloridaFire
PreventionCode
(New)2003InternationalResidential
Code
(New)2003International
Existing BuildingCode
1997FACBC
AccessibilityCode
2003International
Building Code
Accessibility Code Administrative Rule 9B-7
FL 553.501-553.513553.501 Title553.502 Intent553.503 Adoption of Guidelines553.504 Exceptions to Guidelines553.5041 Parking553.505 Exceptions to the ADA553.506 Powers of the Commission553.507 Exemptions553.508 Architectural Barrier Removal553.509 Vertical Accessibility553.510 vacant553.511 Parking Facilities553.512 Waivers; Advisory Council553.513 Enforcement
Vertical AccessibilityCh 553.509 F.S.
• All Levels Above and Below Occupiable Grade, Fl.Law
• Elevators (includes “LULAS”)• Platform Lifts• Code compliance or apply for waiver to Fl. Specific
issues.• Exceptions to compliance
– Lube Pits– Mechanical Rooms– Projection Booths– Certain Storage– Unoccupiable Spaces – Non-Public & Occupiable with 5 persons or less
The Harmonized Accessibility CodeIncludes following Codes & Standards, Guidelines:
• FBC Certified Accessibility Code-1997 DOJ• ADAAG- Current Federal Guidelines -Base Code • ANSI, A-117.1-1986 - Detectable Warnings• ASME A-17.1 Elevators Standards • DOE- Educational Guidelines for Children• Fair Housing -Accessibility Guidelines• FDOT- Standards for Public Spaces• UFAS - Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards• 2004 Access Boards Guidelines, not law
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Florida Building & Product Approval Laws and Rules
Florida Administrative Code (F. A. C.) Rule 9B-72 Product Approval
Florida Statutes: Section 553.73 Florida Building Code Section 553.74 Florida Building Commission
Section 553.842 Product Evaluation & ApprovalSection 553.8425 Local Product Approval
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is governed by Law 553.8425 F.S.
is administered through the local (town, city or county) building official/department
The Florida Building Commission has no authority to establish rules with regard to product approval at the local level
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553.8425 F.S.
553.8425 Local product approval.-- (1) For local product approval, products or systems of construction shall demonstrate compliance with the structural windload requirements of the Florida Building Code through one of the following methods:
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Overview of Local Product Approval (S. 19)
(a) A certification mark, listing, or label from a commission-approved certification agency indicting that the product complies with the Code.
(b) A test report from a commission-approved testing lab indicating that the product tested complies with the Code.
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Overview of Local Product Approval (S. 19)
(c) A product-evaluation report from a commission-approved product evaluation entity indicating that the product complies with the Code.
(d) A product-evaluation report from a Florida professional engineer or Florida registered architect indicting that the product complies with the Code.(e) A statewide product approval issued by the Florida Building Commission.
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is governed by Law RULE 9B-72 F.A.C.
is administered through the Florida Building Commission.
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This rule applies to approval of products and systems which comprise the building envelope and structural frame, for compliance with the structural requirements of the Florida Building Code
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RULE 9B-72 F.A.C.RULE 9B-72 F.A.C.SCOPESCOPE
(1) Products in the following categories as defined by subcategories of subsection 9B-72.010(31), F.A.C., shall be available for approval by the Commission pursuant to Rule 9B-72.090, F.A.C., for use in the state:(a) Panel Walls;
(b) Exterior Doors;(c) Roofing Products;(d) Skylights;
(e) Windows;(f) Shutters; and(g) Structural components.
(2) This rule applies to approval of products and systems, which comprise the building envelope and structural frame, for compliance with the structural requirements of the Florida Building Code.
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PRODUCT PRODUCT APPROVALAPPROVALSUMMARYSUMMARY
& other products
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MODULAR BUILDINGS PROGRAM RULES & LAWS
CH 553, PART I & IV, F.S.
RULE 9B-1, FAC
LATEST VERSION OF FBC
MODULAR BUILDINGS PROGRAM RULES & LAWS
•S. 553.336—DEFINITIONS
•S.553.37(3)—EXEMPT FROM LOCAL AMENDMENTS. •S.553.37(11)—CUSTOM/ONE-OF-A-KIND PROTOTYPES
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•S. 553.375—RECERT. EXISTING BLDGS. (DCA OR LOCAL).
•S.553.415—FACTORY BUILT SCHOOLS.
MODULAR BUILDINGS PROGRAM RULES & LAWS
•SB 442-EXEMPTS SHEDS FROM PA & <400 SF NO LICENSURE INSTALLATION
•CH 553, PART I-NO CHANGES
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•S.553.73(8)(d) & (e)—CONSTRUCT. TRAILERS & TEMP OFFICES EXEMPT-FBC.
•S. 553.80(1)(d) —EXEMPT FM LOCAL PLAN REVIEW
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•S.553.80(1)(d) SITE RELATED ISSUES SUBJ TO LOCAL PERMITTING & INSPECTION.
•S.553.80(1)(d) <400sf SHEDS: NO LICENSE REQD TO INSTALL.
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•S. 553.415 FS—GOVERNS PORTABLE CLASSROOMS UNDER THE FBC (DCA)
•S. 1013.20 FS--AUTHORIZES 5 YR PLAN & EXEMPTION FROM FBC (DOE)
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•S. 553.415 FS—GOVERNS PORTABLE CLASSROOMS UNDER THE FBC (DCA)
•S. 1013.20 FS--AUTHORIZES 5 YR PLAN & EXEMPTION FROM FBC (DOE)
MODULAR BUILDINGS PROGRAM RULES & LAWS
• RULE 9B-1.002 DEFINES STORAGE SHED
• 006 (4D) CHANGED BIENNIAL TO TRIENNIAL QC MANUAL EVAL BY 3RD PARTIES
• 010 CHANGED “NAMES” TO “POSITIONS” IN MFGR’S QC MANUAL.
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• SITE INSPECTED BY SCHOOL ( No longer req’d by Rule 9B-1; Still req’d by s. 1013.20 FS)
• INSPECTION REPORT SENT TO CRA (Deleted by Rule 9B-1 change)
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• INSIGNIA ORDERED ONLINE (BCIS) (Deleted by Rule 9B-1 change, EXCEPT FOR EXISTING BLDGS)
• CRA NOTIFIES DCA OF SAT. REPORT (Deleted by Rule 9B-1 change)
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• 009 (7) DELETED INSIGNIA # FROM DATA PLATE INFO
• 016 (7) INSIGNIAS MAY BE RELEASED TO MFGR’S QA ONCE 3RD PARTY AGENCY ENSURES THAT THE BLDG MEETS FBC;
• 016 (8) AGENCY OR MFG QA CAN AFFIX INSIGNIA
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• 020 CLARIFIED FEES
• 028 SCHOOLS—ALL INSPECTIONS BELONG TO SCHOOL; “SREF” INSIGNIA INSTALLED AT FACTORY
• SITE INSPECTION REPORTS NO LONGER REQ’D FOR INSIGNIAS
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