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ORDINANCE NO. 10-75
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH CODE, THE BUILDING
CODE FOR THE VILLAGE, BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THERETO THE STANDARD
BUILDING CODE, 1975 EDITION, INCLUDING APPENDICES A, B, C, E, F, H AND
J THERETO, AND SETTING FORTH AMENDMENTS TO SAID STANDARD BUILDING CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. Section 6-11 of the Village of North Palm Beach
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 6-11. ADOPTED BY REFERENCE ---Under the authority
of Section 165.191, Florida Statutes, the Village of North
Palm Beach hereby adopts by reference thereto, the Standard
Building Code, 1975 Edition, including Appendices, A, B, C,
E, F, H and J, as the building code for the Village. There
has been for at least ten days last past and shall be during
the time that this Code is in effect, three copies of such
code kept available for public use, inspection and examination."
Section 2. Section 6-12 of the Village of North Palm Beach
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 6-12. AMENDMENTS ---The following amendments, corrections
and additions to said Code are hereby made and adopted; said
amendments, corrections and additions being set forth herein
with reference to and prefaced by the Section number and title
of said Code, as follows:
ttCIIOiv 105 .. APPLICATION. rot.'
105.1 - WHEN REQUIRED
Delete existing paragraph (a) and rewrite as follows:
(2) Any owner, authorized agent,or contractor who desires to construct,
enlarge,repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or
structure; repair, resurface or install roofing, install air conditioning systems,
window or wall air conditioning units, heating; installation of a steam boiler,
furnace, incinerator or other heatproducing apparatus orother appurtenances,
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the installation of which is regulatedby this code; . Elevators, Escalators, jalousies,
storm stops or shutters, fences, walla, television antenna over. ten (10') feet high
above last anchorage, masts and towers, private lightposts in any Commercial
or Industrial. District, fuel tanks,pumps, bottled. gas and related equipment;
groins, bulkheads, docks,. Dolphin Poles, sidewalks, driveways, swimming,
Therapy orwading pools, water proofing and sand blasting; or install awnings,
signs, paving, drainage, Potable water or sanitary sewerage systems,fire sprinkler
systems,. Irrigation sprinkler systems, screen enclosures, low voltage inter-
communication,Burglar and Fire alarmsystems or cause any such worktobe done,
shall first make application to the. Director. of. Public. Services and obtain the required
permit therefor.
(b) .Delete
105.3 DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Delete existing paragraph (a) and rewrite as follows:
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(c) . All drawings and specifications and accompanying data shall bear the
name, .signature and address of the designer. In case of buildings or structures
of group C,.D and E occupancy, andall buildings or structures exceeding 500
square feet, such designer shall be an architect or engineer legally registered
under -the laws of the State of Florida regulating the practice of architecture and
engineering, and shall fix hieofficial seal and signature to said drawings,
specifications and accompanying data. No building permit will be given for any
building or structure under jurisdiction of the Hotel Commission until said plans
and specifications have been approved by said Commission. Any structural
remodeling or alterationplans shall beprepared by a registered architect_ or
engineer when required by the Director of Public Services.
105.7 STREET LINES
Delete existingparagraph and rewrite as follows:
No permits shall. be given. by. the. Director. of. Public Services for the
construction of any building, or for .the alteration of any. building, where said
building la to be changed and such change will affect the exterior walls,. bays,
balconies, or other appendages or. projections. fronting on. any street, alley or
public lane, lot line, or for the placing on any lot or premises of any building
removed from another lot or premises unless the applicant has caused a certified
survey of the property and street lines. to be made for said property, and furnishes
to the. Director of Public Services a certified plat of this survey.
All provisions for setbacks as set forth in. the Village of North Palm Beach
Zoning. Code as amended, are hereby adopted and made a part of the Building
Code of the Village of North Palm Beach,Florida.
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108.2 QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT
Delete existing paragraph and rewrite as follows:
. Application for permits will be accepted only. from contractors currently
licensed in their respective field and. for whom. no revocation or suspension of
license is. pending; except that an individual ownermay make application for
permit and supervise or accomplish the work in connection with the construction
maintenance, alteration or repair of a single family or two family residence for
his ownuse and occupancy and not intended for sale. . The construction of more
than one residence by an individual owner in any 12 month .period shall be con-
strued ascontracting, and such owner shall. then be required to be licensed as a
contractor. Such licensed contractor or owner. shall be held.responsible to the
Director. of. Public Services for the' proper supervision and conduct of all work
covered thereby.
An owner of any building maymake application for permit to repair or remodel
any building when non-structural work is involved.
106,3 . CONDITIONS OF THE PERMIT
Delete existing paragraph and rewrite as follows:
(a) Everypermit issued by the Director of. Public Services under the
provisions of this Section shall expire by limitation andbecome null and void if
the work authorizedby such permit is not commenced within 90 days from the
date of such permit, or if work authorizedby such permit is suspended or
abandoned at any time after the work is 'commenced, for a period of 60 days. Work
shall not be deemed tohave started or shall be deemed to .have been suspended
when such work is being done intermittently.
(b) Beforework, for which the permit has, for any reason, become void,
may be subsequently commenced, recommenced,a new permit shall firstbe
obtained. A. voided permit may be renewed by the original applicant only, for
a prorated amount of the original fee,provided theproposed work conforms with
all requirements, ordinances, rules and regulations effective at the time of such
renewal.
Change heading to read:
106.5 . SPECIAL INSPECTOR
.Delete existing paragraph and rewrite as follows:
(a) .On new buildings or additions of Type.I construction, on allmajor
structural. welding, on•major structural alterations, on concrete work where the
design is basedon Pc in excess of 1,500 pounds per square inch, on buildings
of area greater than 20,000 squarefeet, on buildingsmore than two stories in
height, and on buildings and structures of unusual design or methods of
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construction, the Director of Public Services may require the owner to employ a
special inspector for the inspection of the structural framework and such special
inspector shall be present at all times that work is in progress on the structural
frame. The Director of Public Services shall require a special inspector onpile
driving.
(b) Such special inspector shall be a registered architect or engineer, or
an accredited employee of either, or any other competent person or agency whose
qualifications are approved by the Director of. Public Services who shall be
responsible for the control of the 'materials and methods of construction. . He shall
be responsiblefor compliance with this Code and shall submit weekly progress
reports of daily inspections to the. Director of Public Services.
(c) At the completion of the construction work or project, the special
inspector shall submit a certificate of compliance to the- Director of Public Services,
stating that the work was done in compliance with this. Code and in accordance
with the approved plan or plans; and his duties shall end with the submission of
such certificate. Final inspection shall be made by the. Director of Public Services
before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
(d) In lieu of the above, the Director of Public Services may accept a
written certification by the designing architect or engineer that he has full
supervision of the construction; and in addition the Director of Public Services
may require that the supervising architect or engineer provide testing laboratory
reports as to welding, concrete strength, etc., from a recognized and approved
testing laboratory or similar facility. Upon completion the Director of Public
Services may require that the designing architect or engineer submit a certificate
of compliance, stating that all work was done in accordance with the Village
Building Code and the approved plans.
(e) In lieu of Section 106.5(a) (b) (c) and (d) the Director of Public
Services may require, at his discretion, the contractor of a commerical building
of 5000 square feet or more of floor area on the ground floor or an apartment
house of thirty (30) or more apartments to pay the. Village of North Palm Beach an
hourly inspection fee, monthly on demand. The certification of the number of -
hours to be charged shall be made by the Building Official monthly. The hourly
rate for the inspection fee shall be established yearly by the Village Manager
prior to 1 November of each fiscal year.
(f) Factory. Built Housing, as defined in the Florida. Factory Built Housing
Act of 1971, Part IV, of. Chapter 443, Florida Statutes, shall be inspected by the
Building Department during the. placing of the buildings on the foundations. This
inspection shall cover the unloading and erection of the building components and
the hook-up of the utility lines. An hourlyinspection fee, in addition to the
regular building permit fee, shall be charged. by the Village to the contractor for
this inspection time. The certification of the number of hours inspection time to
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be charged shall be made by the Building Department. The hourly rate for the
inspection fee shall be established yearly by the Village Manager prior to
1st Novarber of each fiscal year.
stI.'nom 107.4 - SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES, CHARGES AND EXPENSES
On all buildings, structures or alterations requiring a building permit
as set forth in Section 105, fee shall be paid as required at the time of
filing application, in accordance with the follaaing schedule:
A. BUILDING PERMITS.
Amount
Under $100.
100. - 499.
500. - 1,999.
2,000. - 2,999.
3,000. - 3,999.
4,000. - 4,999.
5,000. - 5,999.
6,000. - 6,999.
7,000. - 7,999.
8,000. - 8,999.
9,000. -. 9,999.
10,000. - 10,999.
11,000. - 11,999.
12,000. - 12,999.
13,000. - 13,999.
14,000. - 14,999.
15,000. - 15,999.
16,000. - 16,999.
17,000. - 17,999.
18,000. - 18,999.
19,000. - 19,999.
20,000. - 20,999.
21,000. - 21,999.
22,000. - 22,999.
23,000. - 23,999.
24,000. - 24,999.
25,000. - 25,999.
26,000. - 26,999.
27,000. - 27,999.
28,000. - 28,999.
29,000. - 29,999.
30,000. - 30,999.
31,000. - 31,999.
32,000. - 32,999.
33,000. - 33,999.
34,000. - 34,999.
35,000. - 35,999.
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Fee Amount
$ 5.00
8.00
15.00
20.00
25.00
30.00
35.00
40.00
45.00
50.00
55.00
60.00
65.00
70.00
75.00
80.00
85.00
90.00
95.00
100.00
105.00
110.00
115.00
120.00
125.00
130.00
135.00
140.00
145.00
150.00
155.00
160.00
165.00
170.00
175.00
179.00
183.00
$36,000. - 36,999.
37,000. - 37,999.
38,000. - 38,999.
39,000. - 39,999.
40,000. - 40,999.
41,000. - 41,999.
42,000. - 42,999.
43,000. - 43,999.
44,000. - 44,999.
45,000. - 45,999.
46,000. - 46,999.
47,000. - 47,999.
48,000. - 48,999.
49,000. - 49,999.
50,000. - 50,999.
51,000. - 51,999.
52,000. - 52,999.
53,000. - 53,999.
54,000. - 54,999.
55,000. - 55,999.
56,000. - 56,999.
57,000. - 57,999.
58,000. - 58,999.
59,000. - 59,999.
60,000. - 60,999.
61,000. - 61,999.
62,000. - 62,999.
63,000. - 63,999.
64,000. - 64,999.
65,000. - 65,999.
66,000. - 66,999.
67,000. - 67,999.
68,000. - 68,999.
69,000. - 69,999.
70,000. - 70,999.
71,000. - 71,999.
72,000. - 72,999.
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Fee
$187.00
191.00
195.00
199.00
203.00
207.00
211.00
215.00
219.00
223.00
227.00
231.00
235.00
239.00
243.00
247.00
251.00
255.00
259.00
263.00
267.00
271.00
275.00
279.00
283.00
287.00
291.00
295.00
299.00
303.00
307.00
311.00
315.00
319.00
323.00
327.00
331.00
Amount Fae Amount Fee
$73,000. - 73,999.
74,000. - 74,999.
75,000. - 75,999.
76,000. - 76,999.
77,000. - 77,999.
78,000. - 78,999.
79,000. - 79,999.
80,000. - 80,999.
81,000. - 81,999.
82,000. - 82,999.
83,000. - 83,999.
84,000. - 84,999.
85,000. - 85,999.
86,000. - 86,999.
$ 335.00
339.00
343.00
347.00
351.00
355.00
359.00
363.00
367.00
371.00
375.00
379.00
383.00
387.00
$87,000. - 87,999.
88,000. - 88,999.
89,000. - 89,999.
90,000. - 90,999.
91,000. -• 91,999.
92,000. - 92,999.
93,000. - 93,999.
94,000. - 94,999.
95,000. - 95,999.
96,000. - 96,999.
97,000. - 97,999.
98,000. - 98,999.
99,000. - 99,999.
100,000. -100,999.
$391.00
395.00
399.00
403.00
407.00
411.00
415.00
419.00
423.00
427.00
431.00
435.00
439.00
443.00
$101,000. - $444.00 plus $1.50 per $1,000. valuation aver $101,000.
MOVING BUILDING - $10.00 DEMOLITION -- $10.00
DRIVEWAYS AND SIDEWALKS -- $15.00 CONDEMNED BY CITY - No fee for
Si•tdICTURAL PEST CONTROL - $5.00 demolition
UNDERGROUND FUEL - Value as above plus
$10.00 fire inspection fee.
When the valuation of the proposed construction exceeds $5,000.00 and a plan
is required to be sub fitted by Section 105.3, a plan -checking fee shall be paid
to the Village at the time of submitting plans and specifications for checking.
Said plan -checking fee shall be equal to twenty percent (20%) of the building
permit fee as set forth in this section.
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109.1 (a) REQUIRED FOR. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
A certificate of occupancy shall not be issued by the Director of Public
Services until a certified survey of the property, locating all existing buildings
and property lines for said property shall be furnished to the Director of Public
Services.
SECTION 111 - Delete section - See Contractors Board Ordinance.
SECTION 112 -. Delete section - See Contractors Board Ordinance.
SECTION 113 -. Delete section - See Contractors Board Ordinance.
114 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
Delete existing paragraph and rewrite as follows:
. Any person, firm, or corporation who shall violate a provision of this
Code, orfail to comply .therewith • _or. with any of the requirements.thereof, shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor... Each such person shall be deemed guilty of a
separate offense for each and everyday or portion thereof during which any
violation of any. of .the provisions of .this Code is committed or continued, and upon
conviction of anysuch violation, such person shall be punishable by a fine of not
less than. fifty ($50). dollars nor- more than five hundred ($500). dollars, or by
imprisonment not exceeding sixty (80). days, or. byboth such fine and imprisonment.
201.2 . GRADE - MINIMUM FLOOR
Minimum floorgrade for. residential buildings to be 18 inches above sidewalk or
crown of road grade; commercial or industrial buildings to be five (5) inches
above sidewalk or crown of road grade,- unless satisfactory drainage,natural or
mechanical, is provided.
201.2 . STRUCTURE - means that which is built or constructed, an ediface or
. building of any kind, or any• piece.of work artificially built up or composed of
parts joined together in some definite manner.. The term !'structure!' shall be
construed as if followed by the words !'or. part thereof". • Auto trailers and mobile
homes parked,designed or intended to be used by any- occupancy,. except those
in existing bona fide trailer parka, shall be construed to be structures.
201..2. BUILDING OFFICIAL - (Add this sentence to definition) Building Official
and Director of Public Services are synonymous.
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(Add this after definition of !'Dead Load") . Director. of Public Services -
Building Official and Director of Public Services are synonymous.
301.4 (c) . The Director of Public Services,or his designated employee, shall
make recommendations as to -the establishment of Fire Districts based on customary
usage. • These recommendations shall be a necessary prerequisite to the establish-
ment of Fire Districts within the Village.
304. Delete subparagraph (h).
Add paragraph as follows:
(k) one and two family dwellings and private garages may be erected of
type VI wood frame construction in zoning classification R-1 and R-2 only providing
such buildings are set back from side and rear property lines at least ten (10) feet.
Subparagraph (i) - change to five hundred (500) sq. ft. in area.
404.3 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, GROUP "A" OCCUPANCY
Delete existing section 404.3, paragraph 3 and substitute the following:
3. Fire Detection Systems required for hotels, single, multiple family
dwellings and townhouses. Section 1127.
405,5 GROUP "B" BUSINESS OCCUPANCY -HEIGHT AND AREA RESTRICTIONS
ALLOWABLE HEIGHTS
TYPE CONSTRUCTION
Story First.
Height Floor
ALLOWABLE AREAS **
SQUARE FEET PER FLOOR
Second Third Floor
Floor and Above
*** Type VI - Wood Frame
B-1-. Offices , etc. one . 9,000 Not permitted
B-2- Mercantile one 6,000 . Not permitted
*** Building to be set back from common property lines a
minimum of the (10) feet.
408.5 GROUP
nC"
Not permitted
Not permitted
SCHOOL OCCUPANCY - HEIGHT AND AREA RESTRICTIONS
Story First Second Third Floor
Height . Floor . Floor and Above
Type VI - Wood Frame* one 8,000 Not permitted Not permitted
** At least one -hour interior fire -resistive construction shall be used in
all Group "C" (Schools) , regardless of height.
407.5 GROUP "D" INSTITUTIONAL OCCUPANCY -HEIGHT AND AREA RESTRICTIONS
Type VI - Wood Frame
Group D-2 Not permitted
504.1 PERMIT
Before such permit is issued, permission must be obtained in writing from the
Village Manager and/or administrative authority, except construction sheds.
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505 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE STATIONS
Add at end of paragraph (a)
Automotive Service stations shall be of construction providing a minimum of one
hour fire resistance inside and outside ..No opening shall be placed in the
exterior walls when located within five (5') feet from common property lines or
adjacent structures.
505 (d) LIQUID FUEL REQUIREMENTS
I. Permit required when capacity over one gallon. It shall be unlawful
for any person to install, place, locate, bury, erect; or maintain, or to aid or
assist in the installation, placing. locating, burying, erecting, or maintaining
any tank designed or intended to be used .for the storage of any liquid commonly
used for fuel, such as, Liquefied Petroleum Gas, gasoline, kerosene, diesel oil
or like substances, having a total capacity of over one gallon, upon any property
or premises within the Village, unless .there first be secured from the Village
Building Department a written permit.
2. Information to be furnished.by applicant for permit. it shall be the
duty of an applicant for such a permit to furnish a written application to the
Director of Public Services, accompanied with payment of a fee in the sum of .
$10.00 to cover the cost of investigation; which application shall show the following
information:
(a) The name and address of the applicant
(b) The name and address of the owner of the premises.
(c) The legal description of the premises and its street
location.
(d) The zoning district in which such property is located.
(e) A sketch showing the exact proposed location of tank upon or
under the premises; also the exact location of any other
existing tanks upon or under the premises.
(f) The size, type, construction, capacity, and purpose of the
proposed tank and any other existing tanks.
3.. Type,Construction, Design and Installation to Meet Regulations of
National Board of Fire Underwriters.
(a) The location, design, construction and installation of all such
tanks must comply with all ordinances of the Village of North Palm Beach,
including all zoning and building.code regulations, and in addition, the
type, construction, design andinatallation.thereof must conformstrictly
to the rules and regulations of the National Board of Fire Underwriters
and the National Fire Protective Association Code.
(b) Location of Tanks: Underground tanks or tanks under buildings
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shall be so located with respect to existing building foundations and
supports that the.lo..ds carried by the latter cannot be transmitted to the
tank. The distance between tanks or from any part of a tank storing
Class 1 or 11 liquids to the nearest wall of any basement, pit, or cellar
shall not be less than 2 ft. , and from any property line that may be built
upon, not less than 5 ft. The distance from any part of a tank storing
Class 111 liquids to the nearest wall of any basement, pit, or property
line, shall not be leas than 2 ft.
4. Gasoline Storage
It shall be unlawful for any person to construct or install within the
Village of North Palm Beach, facilities for the storage of more than 100 gallons of
gasoline above ground at any one gasoline filling station or automotive gasoline
service station site.
5. A permit will be refused when fire hazard is increased or ordinances
violated. No permit shall be granted where a violation of any Village ordinance is
involved or where the Building Department determines the operation or maintenance
of any such proposed tank would unduly increase the fire hazard of the surrounding
neighborhood or property, or where the public safety or welfare is jeopardized.
6. This ordinance shall not be construed to require a carrier to obtain a
permit for the transportation of storage tanks or for the storage of same pending
delivery to the consignee, or to require a manufacturer or dealer in such tanks
to obtain a permit in order to display the same for sale or where not used for the
storage of any liquid commonly used for fuel.
508 (b) - PUBLIC GARAGES
Delete existing paragraph (b) and substitute the following:
(b) Public garages shall be TYPE I, II, III, IV, or V construction.
Type VI wood frame shall in no case be permitted. If of Type V construction it
shall not exceed one story in height, and shall not exceed the maximum height
and areas allowed for Group F storage building. All public garages shall have
at least one hour fire resistance throughout.
606.5 FIRE PROTECTIVE REQUIREMENTS - TYPE V - ORDINARY
*** Exterior wall shall extend not less than eighteen (18') above the roof, except
that parapet walls need not be constructed on buildings where the roof slopes
more than four (4") inches vertical to twelve (12") inches horizontal from the
back of the exterior wall of such buildings or where the exterior wall of such
building is located five (5') feet or more distance from the property line or is
located on a public way of five feet or more in width, or where the roof is of non-
combustible construction.
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607.2 LOCATION ON PROPERTY
All exterior walls of Type VI, Wood Frame Buildings shall be located not
less than 10 feet from property lines.
607.3 BUILDING LOCATED ON THE SAME LOT
Any Type VI Wood Frame Building must be 10 feet from any other building.
703.1 WHERE PROTECTION IS REQUIRED
(a) Delete existing 2nd paragraph and substitute the following:
(a) Second paragraph - Every building (except one and two family dwell-
ings which are less than three (3) stories in height, churches and buildings of
Type VI, Wood Frame Construction) shall have approved fire windows, fire doors
or other approved protectives in every opening in •the exterior walls under the
following conditions:
1. In all buildings where the distance from the property line is five (5')
feet or leas (property lines does not apply to street line or the like.)
2. In buildings where'such openings are above and less than ten (10') feet
distance from any part of a neighboring roof.
706.4 TYPE C ROOF COVERINGS*
Delete existing paragraph (b) and rewrite as follows:
(b) Type C Roof Coverings will be permitted only on one and two family
dwelling units not exceeding 7,000 sq. ft. of roof area, nor more than
two stories in height.
Add new paragraph (c)
(c) Non -rated labeled No. 1 or No. 2 red cedar or redwood shingles and
Handsplit Shakes may be installed only on Group A Residential buildings
not exceeding 3,500 sq. ft. of roof area, nor more than two stories in
height.
Add new paragraph (d)
(d) Non -rated labeled No. 1 or No. 2 red cedar or redwood shingles and
Handsplit Shakes may be installed only on Group A Residential build-
ings not exceeding 3,500 sq. ft. of roof area, nor more than two
stories in height.
Delete existing Sections 706.6 and 706.7, and rewrite as follows:
706.6 ROOF COVERINGS - GENERAL
(a) ROOF SLOPES (MINIMUM)
1. Slate, wood, asbestos, asphalt", metal or
shingles, clay or cement tile 3" in
2. Built up roofs •(gravel or slag surfaces)
Flat roof specifications 1" in
Steep roof specifications 4" in
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(MAXIMUM )
aluminum
12" minimum
12" maximum
12" maximum
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3. Built up roof with mineral surfaced
Cap sheet 2" in 12" Minimum
4. Metal roofing shall be 4" in 12" minimum, unless specifically
recommended by the manufacturer with a particularly designed
metal roof system.
* Asphalt shingles may be installed on roof projections of 2" in 12" minimum,
providing projection does not exceed 6 feet and an additional underlay of 1 layer
of 15# asphalt felt be installed over the 30# asphalt felt as per manufacturers
specs, or hot mopped in asphalt.
NOTE: On built-up flat roof specifications, it is required that positive slope for
drainage be provided.
(b) UNDERLAY
1. . For clay and cement tile or shingles:
One layer of 30 lb. asphalt felt tintagged to solid sheathing and one
layer of 85 lb. mineral surfaced roll roofing mopped on with hot asphalt.
2. Asphalt, asbestos, metal, aluminum or slate shingles or 85 lb.
mineral surfaced roll roofing:
One layer of 30 lb. asphalt felt tintagged to solid sheathing. (minimum)
The underlay shall be tintagged to.the roof sheathing 12" o.c: throughout
and 6" o.c. on the perimeter of each sheet.
(c) MATERIALS AND APPLICATION
1. Cement shingles must meet the requirements for concrete roofing tile
as adopted by the City of Miami and Dade County Building Departments as
of May 1, 1067.
2. Aphsalt shingles shall have a minimum weight of 235 lbs. per 100 square
feet and shall be installed according to the manufacturers specifications.
Either self sealing shingles shall be used, or each shingle tab shall be set
in mastic.
3. Asbestos shingles shall have the minimum weight requirements per
100 square feet American Method 470 lbs., Dutch Method 265 lbs. , French
or Hexagonal Method 250 lbs. and shall be installed according to the
manufacturers specifications.
4. Slate shingles shall be a minimum thickness of 3/16" and weigh a
minimum of 800 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. and be installed as per manufacturers
specifications.
5. Built-up roofing shall be applied according to the approved specifi-
cations of national roofing manufacturers.
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6. Clay tile -and cementshingles shall be properly treated to insure bond and shall
be laid in cement mortar type M, in such a way that natural drainage along the slopes
of the roof is not impeded. All starter tile are to be nailed and cemented. All field
tile on roofs with pitch of 6" in 12" and over must be spot nailed every third tile in
every fifth row or other approved manner. Cement and clay tile shall be laid with
a minimum of 2" headlap.
7. Wood Shingles: The combined thickness of each five (5) shingles measured
at the butts shall not be less than two (2) inches. The exposure of such wooden
shingles to the weather shall not exceed, on roofs with pitch of 5" in 12" or steeper,
five inches for 16 inch shingles, five and one-half inches for 18 inch shingles, and
seven and one-half inches for 24 inch shingles; nor on roofs with less than 5" in
12" pitch, four inches for 16 inch shingles, four and one-half inches for 18" inch
shingles and six and one-half inches for 24 inch shingles. Minimum pitch is 3" in 12".
Such shingles shall be firmly nailed to the roof with non -corrodible and rust
resistive nails according to accepted good practice. Unless otherwise specified
by ordinance or duly promulgated rules, the Commercial Standard. for Wood
Shingles, CS 31-38 of the U. S. Department of Commerce shall be accepted as means
of establishing the grade of' shingles.
8. Metal Roofs: To be installed according to manufacturers recommendations with
the following minimum requirements:
(a) Galvanized sheet metal 28 ga. minimum
(b) Copper - 16 ounce (Roofing temper.)
(c) Corrugated aluminum .024 minimum thickness.
(d) Metal Shingles: 28 gauge minimum and 8" x 12" maximum size.
Joints locked or soldered and made watertight. Aluminum shingles
.019 minimum and 12"x48" maximum size. Must be four-way inter-
locking type with each shingle fastened with six .040 gauge, formed
nailing tabs. Aluminum shingles will be accepted. as a Class C roof
only, unless applied with an underlayment rated by the National
Board of Fire Underwriters as a Class A or B roof.
(e) Corrugated or fiat sheet metal roofing or siding will be permitted
only in Zoning District C-2, and that metal siding as a veneer may be
used in both residential and commercial zones, as a sheathing and roof
covering combined under the following conditions:
(1) Scope. This Section shall govern the design of metal roof deck con-
struction used on spans of not over ten (10') feet, and shall govern when in conflict
with other provisions of this Code. No span in excess of ten (10') feet will be
allowed.
All roof decks under this Section shall be made of metal not less than
.032" in thickness.
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(2) Uses, Metal roof decks may be used only in structures opened on one
or more sides -including screed enclosures.
(3) Design:
(a) The maximum working stress shall in no case exceed the ultimate
divided by two point five (2.5) .
(b) For purposes of determining the structural properties of corru-
gated metal roof decks, the effective width of the top flange between ribs shall be
limited to 75% of width of top flange, for metal thickness of .048" and 62% for
.032".
(c) Moment co-efficients of 1/10 shall be used where metal roof deck units
extend over three or more spans, provided deck units extend over three or more
spans, provided deck units are bolted or riveted to supports. All other metal
deck installations shall be designed as simple spans.
(d) Maximum Deflection: The maximum deflection of metal roof decks
under design live load of thirty (30 lbs.) pounds square feet, plus dead load,
shall not exceed 1/150 of clear span.
(e) Anchorage and Loading: Metal decks shall be anchored with
bolts or rivets of stainless steel or aluminum to the supporting frame work to
resist the following gross uplift 45 pound square feet for eaves and overhangs,
30 pound square feet for all other roof areas .
The live load acting downward shall be thirty (30) pound square foot
or a concentrated live load of 300 pound acting on the center of span and the
center of the panel. Loads given will not be acting simultaneously. Most
effective load shall govern.
(f) Sandwich panels with a honey -combed core that is glued to faces
shall have metal faces of not less than..024" in thickness.. .The acceptance of such
panels as to length, and loading shall be determined by performance tests.
TESTS
In lieu of designing according to Section 708.6c7e, tests may be made to determine
the structural properties of a deck, based on the maximum allowable unit stress
and maximum deflection specified herein. Such test shall be performed on bare
metal deck on simple spans supported on knife edges, with concentrated loads
applied at the center point of the span or uniform distributed loads applied. Deck
panel shall be not lessthan.032" in thickness. Drawing shall be submitted
showing method of testing. Tests shall be observed and interpreted by an
Engineer registered in the State of Florida. and subject to approval of Building
Official.
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(4) MISCELLANEOUS:
(a) Insulation. The use of Cork, fiberboard or other approved
insulation shall be permitted in alltypes of construction on top of the roof deck
provided that such insulation is properly secured to the roofdeck and is covered
withan. approved .type of roofing applied thereto and conforming to the fire zone
requirements.
(b) Fastenings: All nails to be galvanized or of better rust preventive
quality except on aluminum roofing to be aluminum, and on copper to be of copper
or copper alloy.
(c) Replacement of Damaged Roofing; Any non -conforming roofing
damaged more than 50% of the area of the roof shall not be reconstructed and used
as before such damage, but if less than 50$ damaged it may be reconstructed or
used provided that a building permit is issued and the work done within six
months next succeeding the time of damage. Any non -conforming . roofing that is
to be .entirely replaced shall be changed to a conforming use, and may not there-
after be changed to any non -conforming roofing.
(d) • Equipment: All tar heating pots or kettles shall be equipped with
a !'Flash Guard" or the other device which eliminates the fire hazard from heating
and melting of tar, pitch or.asphalt , All tar heating kettles shall be an approved
.type and shall be checked by the Fire Chiet. Tar pots will be placed to insure
maximum safety during operation. • All ta'r heating pots or kettles not approved must
have a fire permit for each job. • All open tar pots or.kettles must be mounted on
steel pipes or blocks ..No concrete, brick, or masonry supports are to be used.
No open tar pots or kettles are to be used in the First Fire Zone, nor transported
on any public street.. All tar kettles, when being towed or transported on any
public street must be closed with covers adequate to prevent spilling or slopping
of contents.
(e) If shingles are of a corrosive type, rosin paper shall he used
under metal in addition to underlay.
(f) . Concrete and concrete mixture roofings shall comply with Fire
Underwriters and manufacturers specifications. When a roof is constructed using
these materials and is required to be waterproof, the installation shall be made
using acceptable materials and methods.
(g) Dissimilar metals shall not be used in immediate contact in any
roof construction. .
708.7 FLASHINGS
Valleys: Flashing at valleys shall not be less than 16" wide and for slate, cement
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or clay tile or asbestos shingles must be a minimum of 16 ounce copper or soft
26 gauge stainless steel. Flashing at valleys for mineral surfaced roll roofing or
asphlat shingles shall not be less than two thicknesses of 85 lb. mineral, surfaced
roll roofing. Bottom strip not less than 12" wide and the top strip not less than
18" wide.
Drip Edge and Gravel Stop: At all eaves and gables there shall be installed a
metal drip edge strip of galvanized steel,stainless steel, copper or aluminum
with a minimum overlap of 2''. On built up tar and gravel roofs there shall also
be a gravel stop of galvanized steel, stainless steel, copper or aluminum with a
minimum overlap of 2" which must be soldered, lapped 4" and set in mastic or
have installed a minimum 5" cover plate of like material set in mastic.
Intersections of Flat and Pitched Roofs: Whenever flat and pitched roofs meet
or intersect, .a minimum flashing not leas than 12" wide or 16 oz.
copper or 26 gauge stainless steel shall be provided.
Roof and Wall and Parapet Intersections: If walls are of masonry or masonry
veneer and felt (lashings are used, cant strips shall be installed. Base fleshings
shall be a minimum of 2-15 lb. asbestos felts or.3-15 lb. asphalt felts set in
plastic roof cement as per manufacturers specifications.. Base flashing of 18 oz.
copper, or 26 gauge stainless steeL shall be used under clay tile, cement tile,
asbestos or slate shingles. If metal base flashing is used, no cant strip is
required and it shall turn up 8" and flange onto roof 4". A metal thru wall.
flashing, counter flashing or metal stucco atop counter flashing shall be used.
Counter flashing shall overlap base flashing a minimum of 4" and.turn into masonry
a minimum of 1 1/1" with 1/4" turned up.
If walls are of wood and felt fleshings are used, cant strip shall be installed. Base
fleshings shall be same as described above. If metal base flashing is used, no
cant strip is required. Metal base flashing shall turn up 6" underneaththe
exterior wall covering. If finish is stucco and felt base flashing is used, a metal
stucco stop counter flashing shall be installed.
All chimney and roof intersections shall be base flashed and counter flashed with
metal.
Crickets or saddle coverings shall be of metal, or when acceptable to the Building
Department may be of the same material as the roof.
If parapet walls are covered with a minimum of 1-'15 lb. asbestos felt or 2-15 lb.
asphalt felts set in plastic cement as per manufacturers specifications, no counter
flashing is required.
706.E EXTERIOR GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS
Exterior gutters and downspouts shall be constructed of a minimum of 16 ounce
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hard copper, 26 gauge stainless steel, 26 gauge galvanized steel, .032 aluminum,
or other materials as appr. ved by the Building Inspector, The size of the
downspouts shall be 1 square inch for each 100 square feet of roof area.
706 9 ROOF DRAINS AND INTERIOR LEADERS
Where roof drains and interior leaders are carried down inside of the building,
the requirements of the Plumbing Code for size and material shall be followed.
Proper screens shall be placed at all roof drains to prevent stoppage of flow of
water by debris.
706.10 ROOF' OUTLETS AND OVERFLOW SCUPPERS
Roof outlets shall be a minimum of 2 square inches for each 100 square feet of
roof area, and overflow scuppers of the same size shall be provided not less
than 2 inches nor more than 4 inches above the roof deck unless the roof is
designed for water cooling, in which case the overflows may be raised to provide
for retaining the water.
506.11 ROOF OR AIR CONDITIONING DRAINAGE
Any water from the roof or air conditioning system of any budding which would
flow by gravity over any public property or adjacent private property shall be
carried by means of conductors under the sidewalk and through the curb to the
gutter. Provided, however, that if a storm sewer or catch basin is available,
the Director of Public Services may require the water to be connected by means
of conductors to the storm sewer or catch basin. Condensate drains shall
terminate in storm sewers, dry wells or on the ground, or with special permission:
of the Director of Public Services it may terminate in the sanitary sewer
714 COOLING TOWERS
Add new paragraph
Positive provision shall he made for adequate disposal of bleed water, overflow
and maintenance drainage to storm sewers or properly designed dry -wells.
All cooling towers shall be sited or constructed to prevent any nuisance due to
spray, spatter, foaming, drainage or excessive noise or the like on or to any
building, walk, alley or street, or the public in general. When after erection
such nuisances are found in the opinion of the Director of Public Services to
occur, abatement shall be commenced immediately and completed within ninety
(90) days.
Cooling Towers and air conditioning units on roofs are required to be anchored
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dawn to withstand wind loads as specified in Section 1205 "Wind Loads," and:
all anchors shall be attached to roof structural members through the roof with
approved pitch pans. Mounting shall conform to the roofing manufacturers
recxnnlations and the Director of Public Services approval.
814.1 - Add to paragraph (a) the following:
Cooking Equipment: Grease Filters (Type AKUS) as listed by
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. shall be used.
Arendnent Note: Section 2 of Ordinance No. 13-73, from
which the above amendment requiring Grease Filters (Type
AKUS) was derived, stated such requirement shall take
effect immediately for all future restaurant building permits
and shall apply to all existing restaurants•as of July 1,
1974.
819.7 PLENUM CHAMBERS AND AIR DUCTS
Change last portion of last sentence to read as follows:
NFPA 90B-1973, and to the Design and Installation Manuals of the National
Environmental Systems Contractors Association.
824.2 FIRE PROTECTION
(d) Add after the words, "insulating material," the following: "or U. L.
approved fibrous glass ducts with one (1) inch wall thickness."
824.3 (b) Change NFPA 90A-1971 to NFPA 90A-74.
III824.3 (e) Change as follows: Public corridors shall not be used as a supply
or a return plenum in hotels, multi -family residences and institional occupancies.
824.3(g) Delete last portion of paragraph "except as otherwise provided herein."
824.3 (g) Change NFPA 908-1965 to NFPA 90B-1968, and delete last portion of
paragraph "except as otherwise provided herein."
826 CODE STANDARDS
In every rase where no specific type or class of materiel, or no specified
standard of construction is prescribed by the Statutes of the State of Florida,
or the regulations issued under the authority of the Building Section of the
Building Code or by this Code, then conformity with the standards and regula-
tions listed belay shall. be prima facie evidence of conformity with the latest
edition of the approval standards of uosztruction for safety to health, life
and property:
(a) USA B9 1 USA Standards Institute Safety Code for. Mechanical Refrigeration.
(b) USA 295 1 USA Standards Institute for the Installation of Oil Burning Equipment.
(c) NFPA Standard No. 90-A for the installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating
Systems of other than Residence type as recommended and published by the
National Fire Protection Association.
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(d) NEPA Standard No. 90-B for the Installation of Residence type Warm Air
Heating and Air Conditioning Systems, as recommended and published by the
National Fire Protection Association.
(e) A.S.M.E. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section Iv covering Heating
Boilers as recommended and published by the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers.
828 ADDITIONAL STANDARDS
828.1 SERVICE PCCESSIBILITY
(a) A11 equipment in attics or concealed spaces shall be accessible.
Access hatches, walkways and lights shall be provided.
(b) where equipment is mounted on roofs, it shall be readily accessible.
828.2 UNIT SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS
All equipment shall be supported properly on adequate structural supports.,
Cooling towers and air conditioning units are required to be anchored down to
withstand wind loads as specified in Section 1205 "Wind Loads" and all roof
anchors shall be attached to roof structural rr tiers through the roof with
approved pitch pans. Mounting shall conform to the roofing manufacturer's
reca:mendations and the Director. of Public Services approval.
828.3 CONDENSATE DRAIN LINES
(a) Main oandensate drain lines shall be installed using approved materials,
not less than 3/4" I.D., properly sloped for drainage and containing only one trap.
PVC schedule 40 plastic pipe shall be an acceptable material.
(b) An external drain pan made of suitable material, at least 1 1/2" deep and
4" larger in each dimension than the unit it serves, together with an emergency
condensate drain line, shall be installed to catch overflow condensate water on any
cooling coils installed above plastered ceilings. The emergency drain lines shall
be at least 1/2" I.D. and run to the exterior of the building or be connected to the
main condensate riser. If the emergency drain line is terminated to the exterior of a
building, it shall be placed where the overflow will be conspicuous.
(c) Condensate drains shall terminate in storm sewers, dry wells, or on
the ground, or with special permission of the Director of Public Services, it
may terminate in the sanitary sewer.
(d) Condensate drains shall vent to atmosphere, preferably at,roof level,
on multiple story buildings where two or more air handling units are connected
to a cxxu un condensate riser.
Multiple air handling units in one equipment roar need not be vented.
(e) Condensate drain lines shall be insulated to prevent dripping where such
dripping could cause a hazard.
828.4 AIR CcND TICWING DRAINAGE
Any water from air conditioning system of any building which would flow by
gravity over any public property or adjacent private property shall be carried
by weans of conductors under the sidewalk and through the curb to the gutter.
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1103.2 (c) - Delete and rewrite as follows:
One story warehouses or portions thereof, providing the distance of travel
to that exit does not exceed fifty (50) feet, and that the area does not ex-
ceed one thousand (1,000) square feet "r ' space_
1117.1.DOORWAY ,.GENERAL
Delete existing 1117.1 (0) and substitute the following:
(i) Locks, if provided, shall not require any key to operate from the inside,
except as may be required for mental and penal institutions.
1127 - FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS
Delete existing section and substitute the following:
Every new dwelling and every new dwelling unit within a hotel, apartment
house', condominium and townhouse and every basement or cellar within such
building shall be provided with an approved listed detector, sensing visible
or invisible particles or combustion, installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendation and listing. When actuated the detector shall
provide an audible alarm.
1203.2 ROOF LIVE LOADS
Where the rise is "less than thirty degrees, roofs shall be designed for "a vertical
• live load of not less .than .thirty pounds per square foot of horizontal projection
applied to anyand all slopes; when the.rise is greater than thirty degrees, the
roof shall be designed for wind loan only.
• 1205.5 SIGNS
.Delete.
1302.6 TIMBER FOOTINGS
Delete and substitute the following:
• ., 1302.6 : FOUNDATION MINIMUMS
.For frame buildings, constructed on solid original ground, concrete piers arid
footings or poured concrete footings with masonry (solid or concrete filled) piers
for interior supports may be used; or if preferred,continuous masonry and
concrete footings and foundations constructed as shown in Table ou Minimum
• Allowable Dimensions.
FOUNDATION WALLS AND FOOTINGS
All exterior foundations shall form continuous walls; footings shall be at least 4"
wider on, each side than the walls next above them.. When concrete blocks are
• used for foundation walls in frame buildings, footings and reinforcing steel are
required as in Table of Minimum Allowable Dimensions herein. Blocks shall be
• bonded 1.vith 6" thick cap extending full width of blocks reinforced with 2 No. 3
reinforcing bars.: Anchor bolts shall extend through blocks to the footing steel.
Hollow units shall be filled with grout in cells containing these anchor bolts. For
all other types of buildings, footings and foundations shall be as follows:
All exterior walls and interior bearing walls shall be supported on continuous
:....,....ry o. reinforced concrete walls or footings as listed in the following table
Jf S ufIi Ji nt s_"._ and S*_3ng h to safn1i su200rt the loads imposed as
d enerrcined by the character of the soil.
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Frame
2-story
Frame
1-story
Masonry
2-story
Masonry
1-story
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• MINIMUM ALLOWABLE DIMENSION
FOUNDATION WALLS AND FOOTINGS
Continuous
walls
Thickness • Bottom
Width
8"
8**
8***
8***
18"
Footings
Height
10"
16 8
20 10
18 10
Minimum
Min.- Depth Below Finish
Finish grade to top of
footing****
6"
6
6
6
Steel
Rode Min. 3"
clear from
bottom
3-No. 4*
2-No. 4
3-No.5*
3-No. 4*
One rod in top of footing.
6" if or reinforced concrete poured monolithic with footings,
12" to provide ledge for joist bearing where other than slab floors on grade
are used.
Top of footing shall not be above top of natural or compacted grade.
For buildings over one story high, theminimum footing thickness under isolated
piers and columns or poste shall be 12 inches. The above minimum sizes apply
for soil bearing. values of 2500 pounds per square foot or greater. For lesser
soil bearing values or for excessive building loads the foundations shall be
properly designed to suit the particular conditions.
Properly designed footings proportioned to loads and with specified minimum grades
may be substituted for these minimum footings when bearing the seal of a registered
architect or engineer or subject to the approval of the Building. Official.
When soil conditions require the use of grade beams on piling or spread footings
a minimum outside finish grade of 4 inches above the.bottom of the concrete grade
beams shall be required. Wheremonolithic slab foundations are used, they shall
be a minimum of 14"..deep from the top of.the slap to bottom of footing and a minimum
outside finish grade of 8" above the bottom of thethickened slab shall be required
unless a. probable ground erosion condition exists at the discretion of the Building
Official, more than 8" may be required.
1402.6 . PLAIN CONCRETE
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Cast -in -place concrete construction reinforced only for shrinkage or temperature
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changes shall be classified as plain concrete. Plain concrete, other than fill,
shall conform to the requirements for reinforced concrete and have a minimum
ultimate compressive strength at 28 days of 2500 pounds per square inch. All
concrete used for footings, columns, beams and slabs must have a minimum
ultimate compressive strength at 28 days of 2500 pounds per square inch. Slabs
on ground or fill shallbe a minimum of 4 inches thickness, must be reinforced
with a minimum of 6 x 6 x 10/10 welded wire mesh lapped 6 inches or its equivalent
in reinforcement. Make adequate provisions for waterproofing slabs on grade in
all structures.
1404.5 .HOLLOW UNITS
(a) The minimum thickness of exterior walls of hollow masonry shall be eight
(8) inches.
Masonry walls (including wallsof plain concrete) shall be supported at such
intervals that the wall panel within the vertical and horizontal supports shall
not exceed 256 square feet in area, provided however that for solid masonry walls
the distance between vertical supports shallinno case exceed 20 feet, and for
hollow walls of masonry or walls of hollow masonry units such distance shall not
exceed 16 feet.
(b) Such vertical and horizontal support shall be obtained by reinforced
concrete columns at all corners and at intervals as specified above, and by
reinforced concrete tie beams below each tier of floor or ceiling joists and on
tope of all walls to form a coping. In one story residential buildings the corner
columns may be omitted; For non -load bearing exterior walls in one story
residential buildings columns are not required provided the wall panel within
the closest vertical and horizontal supports shall not exceed 256 square feet in
area, and in which case the columns in the load bearing .walls shall be located not
greater than six 16) feet from corners and thereafter at spacings as specified in
paragraph (a) above.
(c) Reinforced concrete columns specified in. (b) shall be not smaller
than 8 x .12 inches and have not less than four 5/8 inch reinforcing rods with
1/4 inch ties spaced 12 inches apart. All column reinforcing steel shall extend
into tie beams and footings a minimum of thirty (30) diameters or shall have
connections designed to develop the full strength of the column reinforcing steel.
(d) Reinforced concrete tie beams specified in (b) shall be not smaller
than 8 x 12 inches, and have not less than four (4) 5/8 inch reinforcing rods,
two at the top and two at the bottom. Minimum lap of steel shall be thirty (30)
diameters.
(e) Reinforced concrete coping beams specified in (b) on walls up to
four (4) feet high shall be not leas than six (6) inches thick and not less than
48 square inches in cross section and shall have not less than two (2) 1/2 inch
reinforcing rods. Such beams shall be anchored to the tie beam immediately
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underneath with reinforced concrete struts not smaller than 8 x 12 inches having
not less than four (4) 1/2 inc'.i reinforcing rods and placed one strut over each
column. Coping beams shall be installed along the top of the rakes of' the gables.
(f) Masonry walls shall be thoroughly bonded and anchored at points where
they intersect and where they abut or join the reinforced concrete or fireproofed
steel framework of a building.
(g) Piers and buttresses relied on for lateral support shall have sufficient
strength and stability to transfer the wind forces to the ground. When walls are
dependent upon floors for their lateral support, provisions shall be made in the
building to transfer the lateral force resisted by all floors to the ground.
(h) Mortar used in masonry construction shall be cement mortar or cement
lime mortar, provided that foundation walls, rubble stone walls, and isolated
piers shall be laid in cement mortar only.
(i) Where columns carry concentrated loads and are more than one story
high, the minimum'size shall be 12" x 12".
(j) In one story residences only, 8" x 16" filled column block may be used
in lieu of poured concrete columns with two No. 5 (5/8" diameter) reinforcing
rods securely positioned by means of metal ties or spacers. Filled blocks shall
not be used for any beam or lintel over eight.(8) feet in height. In using filled
building blocks for columns or lintels the block must be thoroughly wet down
immediately prior to pouring. Pea -rock aggregate containing.maximum size rock
of 3/8" must be used, with a minimum concrete strength of 2500 lbs per square
inch at 28 days. • All filled building blocks must be thoroughly rodded when being
poured to prevent voids in the pour. .The outside of bottom block of columns must
be broken out prior to pouring to facilitate clean out and inspection.
(k) Above minimums may be waived when the structure is designed by a
registered architect or engineer, subject to the approval of the Building Official.
(1) Where hollow masonry units.bear on a concrete surface, an effective
water stop, as approved by the Building. Official, shall be provided to prevent
water entering the interior of the structure.
1405 LATERAL SUPPORT
Delete only such parts as are in conflict with this addendum.
1408.2 ROOF ANCHORAGE '
Delete existing paragraph (a) and (b) and substitute the following:
(a) Roof anchorage shall be provided with 1/2" x 10" bolts, four (4) feet
0" o.c. with a 2" x 6" minimum plate or with approved joist or truss anchors
without the plate.
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1409.2 CHASES
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(d) Soil lines larger than three (3) inches inside diameter shall not be
permitted in minimum size exterior perimeter beams.
1414.4 MASONRY- VENEER ON WOOD OR STEEL FRAMING
Delete existing Section and substitute the following:
Except as provided elsewhere in this section, masonry veneer applied to wood or
steel framing shall be anchored to thestructural framing members by approved
non-ferrous metalties or 40 d galvanized nails at intervals of not. more than
sixteen (18) inches vertically and twenty-four (24) inches horizontally.
Masonry veneer on framed .walls shall be supported upon foundations except that
such veneer attached to steel framingmay. be supported upon other approved
non-combustible supports. Masonry veneerover wood frame exterior walls shall
provide a minimum 3/4 inch air space. .The wood shall be covered with a water-
proof membrane of 30 pound felt or its equivalent.
The bottom course of masonry shall be at least four (4) inches below•wood sills
(sole plates) with adequate.weep holes provided (minimum 3/8" every 15' lineal
length of exterior. wall) . Weep holes must be.above finish grade line. Masonry
veneer extending below finishgradeline must besolidly joined to the foundation
wall, so as to prevent undergrade voids that encourage hidden termite entrance.
1701.4 MUD SILLS
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1702.2 . UNEXCAVATED SPACES
When wood joists or the bottom of wood structural floors without joists are closer
than 18.inches, or wood girders are closer than 12 inches to exposed .ground
located within the periphery of the building overcrawl space or unexcavated area,
they shall be approved wood or natural.decay resistance, or pressure treated
wood. In no case shall these treated members have less than six (8) inches of
clearance between •the joist and the ground below.
1705.1 - SILLS ON FOUNDATIONS
Delete existing Section and substitute the following:
All masonryshall be finished to provide.a.true and .even .bearing.surface for
wooden structural members. Such structural members shall besecurely fastened
to the masonry or concrete bearingsurface in the following manner:
All sills and plates in all buildings shall be bolted with not leas than one-half
(J /2) inch diameter bolts, corrosion resistant, of a length to provide a minimum
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six (6") inch embedment in the masonry or.concrete.and spaced not more than
four (4) feet apart.. There shall be one such bolt in.addition at each corner or
offset in the wall.. Alternate methods.of equal attachment may be used when .
supported by proper engineering documentation and approved by the Building
Official. In exteriorframe wall construction, where foundation walls are not. _
poured monolithic with the footings, bolts must extend through the walls and into
the footings, -regardless of whether.the-walls are solid. - One half inch steel dowels
extending from the footing and adequately lapping the bolts are construed as
complying. with the requirements of this Section. If hollow walls are used, the .
cell. in which the dowels arelocated must be solidly.filled withconcrete or.grout.
All foundationsills shall be of approved pressure treated wood for protection
against decay and termites.
1706.1 EXTERIOR WALL FRAMING
Delete existing paragraph (b) and substitute the following:
(b) Studs in all exterior walls or in any bearing partitions shall be spaced not
more than 16" o.c.
1708.2 BRACING OF EXTERIOR STUD WALLS
Add to paragraph (d2) "Plywood must be bonded with exterior glue."
1706.5 INTERIOR BEARING PARTITIONS
Delete existing paragraph (b) and substitute the following:
(b) Studs in all bearing partitions shall be spaced not more than 16" o.c.
1708.7 EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS
Add !'Approved sheathing shall be used whenever.the wall covering consists of
wood shingle or shakes or asbestos shingles, stucco or hardboard less than 3/8"
in thickness.
1707.4 ROOF SHEATHING
Correct under (a) Plywood reference table number to 1705.6A and add "Plywood
must be bonded with exterior glue."
1707.8 ANCHORAGE OF ROOF FRAMING TO WALLS
Add to existing paragraph the following:
All wood roof members shall be securely fastened to the exterior walls with
approved hurricane anchors or clips. Show rafters in eave overhangs mustbe
extended inside of the supportingmembers approximately. the same distance as
the cantilever extends outside, and must be securely fastened to cats cut between
the main roof framing.
Table 1705.6A Add "In no case shall any roof sheathing be less than 5/8" (30/12
plywood) - at more than 16" o.c.
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• 2002.1 TOILET FACILITIES. Add: In offices, stores, •warehouses or shops of
not more than.2,000 square feet in area and/or where the number of employees
is 8 or less; one •(1) toilet "acility shall be.deemed sufficient regardless of the
sex of .the .employees at the discretion. of the Director of Public Services. All
parking lots or display. areas where any employees are employed .on. premises,
toilet facilities must also be provided subject to modification or reduction by the
Director of Public Services.
2201.3. Delete existing section and substitute the following:
2201.3 REGULATIONS COVERING METAL AND CLOTH COVERED CANOPIES AND
CLOTH AND MOVABLE METAL AWNINGS
1. Definitions
(a) Awning:. The word "AWNING" shall mean any.cloth or plasticized cloth
or metal on a.frame supported entirely by. a.building and designed and intended
to be usedto shelter a window or door from the sun, weather or vision.. A. ..
stationary awning is an awning on a rigid frame which cannot. be raised or lowered.
• A movable awning is.an awning on a folding frame which may. be raised or lowered
by means of ropes, pulleys, rollere,.hinges or other mechanical devices. A .
movable awning may have collapsible -:metal columns and must be able to be closed
and secured•against a wall during a hurricane warning or alert.
(b) Canopy: The word "CANOPY" shall mean a metal, a.detachable cloth
or plasticized cloth cover on a rigid frame designed.and intended to be used as a
protection against the sun, weather or.vision; .provided however that such terms
as herein and hereafter used shall not apply to any umbrella having a diameter of
less than sixteen (16') feet.
(c) Umbrella Frame _Canopy:: The .term '"UMBRELLA FRAME CANOPY" shall
mean any canopy having a diameter of sixteen (16') feet or more, and supported
by only one central standard.
(d) • Valance: The word !'VALANCE" shall mean any cloth or plasticized
cloth below the lowest framing member of a stationary or movable frame.
2: Permit Required:. No permit shall be required for any cloth awning designed
to be and used upon private residential property, or for .the renewal or repair of
any cloth cover. of any canopy or awning:.Such plans and drawings as may be
deemed necessary to fully advise and acquaint the. Building. Department with the
location, method.of attachment, construction; and material of the installation and
the power meter location and drop shall accompany the application and shall be
subject to review of the Building Official.
3. Approval Procedure: Master plans shall be submitted in duplicate, along
with complete calculations .and details of all. structural members.and connections,
and shall be designed by an Engineer or Architect -who is registered in the State
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of Florida.. All design calculations, details, plans and specifications shall bear
his seal and .signature on ea h sheet: If such .master.plans.meet the minimum.
design requirements of this Code, the Building Official shall issue in .writing an
approval letter and plan within twenty-one (21) days of the date of receipt of such
plan.
Any member or members, components, or assemblies shall be tested at the
request of the Building Official. Cost of all tests shall be at the expenaa of the
contractor. A detail of the test procedure will be required prior to conducting
any test.
4. Design Standards:
(a) When wooden or metal headrods are used to fasten awnings or
canopies to face of building .with expansion bolts or expansion fittings, fibre or
metal shields may be used but in no case will wood plugs be permitted.
(b) The cloth part of canopies.and stationary awnings must be securely
laced; tied or otherwise securely fastened to themetal frame, and in no case shall
roller curtains be used to cover the roofs of stationary frames.
(c) - Canvas awnings and canopies may not be enclosed with any material
other than a valance not more than eighteen (18") inchea.in vertical. depth. Canopies having sidewalls or valances greater than eighteen (18") inches of any
material shall be classified as a tent.
(d) Canvas may be installed in such manner that it will release from the
frame with a wind load of 10# per square foot.
(e) All movable metal awnings- must be designed to be secured against
the wall of the building.
(f) All structural members of canopies; stationary awnings or movable
awnings in closed position shall be designed to resist 50# per square foot live
load across the entire surface of the awning or canopy.
(g) . All movable .awnings must be closed and secured to the wall during
a hurricane warning or alert.
(h) Other design requirements to be as per other applicable sections of
this Code where not in conflict.
5 . Construction. Over Public. Property: No canopy or awning shall be erected,
constructed or maintained over sidewalks or other public ways owned or main-
tained by said Village.
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6. No Repairs Unless Frames Comply: No cover of any canopy or awning shall
be repaired or replaced unless and until the frame thereof shall be made to comply
with the requirements of .his Section.
7 Setbacks and Yards. Canopies are structures and shall meet all setbacks as
required for any other structures. Awnings without collapsible columns are
excepted from the side and rear yard provisions of the Zoning Code, but must be
no less than twelve (12") inches from the lot line in its normal open position.
8 Certain Ordinances and Regulations Made Inapplicable to Canopies and
Awnings: All ordinances and parts of ordinances and rules and regulations
predicated t:pon Fire Zones and hereby wade and declared to' be inapplicable to
any canopy or awning cons•iiicted, erected or maintained in accordance with the
provisions of this Section and Section 301 of the Building Code of said Village ate
also declared inapplicable to such canopies and awnings
9. Use: Canvas awnings and canopies may not be used for public garages, retail
or wholesale or general storage of combustible materials or goods packed in
combustible materials. Temporary drop curtains may be used only in conjunction
with canopies if used to protect customers from sun, rain or weather for small
cafes or roadside vegetable or fruit stands.
2301 Delete Chapter XXIII - SIGNS AND OUTDOOR DISPLAYS (See Sig; Code)
Chapter XXV
Section 2504
Change existing paragraph (c) to paragraph (d) and rewrite paragraph (c) as
follows:
(c) The Building Department may appoint for the Village, one or more
Registered Professional Architects and/or Ec:gineers authorized to practice in the
State of Florida, whose principal occupation is structural engineering, any one
of whom shall be selected by the Building Department to examine master plans
of any prefabricated construction for conformance with tlits'Code, and this Engineer
and/or Architect shall issue, in writing, to the Director of P';blic Services a
recommendation of approval or disapproval on the plan presented, wtthin fifteen
(15) days of the date of receipt of such plan. The examining architect or engineer
shall, in the event of an unfavorable recommendation, provide a list of discrepancies
or omissions which shall include all apparent to him at the time of the 'Initial
examination . •
A $100 minimum initial fee for the examination of the roaster plan shall he
provided by the applicant at the time of application, at.d shall be considered as
e. necessary part thereof. However, if the fee exceeds $100, the full cost must be
paid by the applicant prior to informing him of the report . Re -submission after
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unfavorable recommendations will not rectu`_r a an additional initial examination
fee to be provided by the applicant, but the applicant sh_11 be required.to pay
any additional fees charged by the architect or e :gi: ec:r. prior to each necessary
report.
In the event an application for an irstallvtior or construction permit is
based on a previously approved master plan, ucrevised reprints of the master
plan shall accompany each application for per.: it, for the purpose of providing
the Building Department with means for corr:I.c�rison, and as an aid to identification;
each applicator, of this type shall Le accor_naried.by the plot plan of the intended
.location and.the necessary fee. The structe es shall be required to meet the
setbacks otherwise estrbiishori
2506 MOBILE HOME-- Delete
2507 ALUMINUM SCREEN ENCLOSURES
(a) Definition:
A unit framed with structural aluminum, having screened walls or
wails and roof erected or: a concrete foundation whose primary function is to
provide protection from insects: •
(b) General:
1. Permit: A permit must be (Attained for ell screen enclosures. .Such
plans and drawings as may be (Mewed necessary to fully advise and acquaint the
Building Department with the location, method of_attachment, construction, and .
material of the installation and the porter meter location end drop.shall accompany
the application and shall be subject to review of the Director of Public Services.
2. Approval Procedure: Screen eroiosure design need not meet the
requirement of.Section 2504, however, master pians.shall be submitted in duplicate,
along with. complete calculations find alloy identification and details of all structural
members and connections, and shall be desigeed by en Engineer registered ir. the
State of Florida. All design calculaticns, dx rils, plans and specifications shall
bear his seal and signature on each sheet. If scch taster plans meet the minimum
design requirements of this Code, the Director of Public Services shall issue in
writing as approval letter and plan within twenty-one (21) days of the date of
receipt of such plan.
Any member or members, ccnpcn er.ts,.:'r assemblies shall be tested at the
request of the Director cf Public Services. Cost o: al..' tests shall be at the expense
of the contractor. A detail of the test procedure will be required prior to conduct-
ing any test.
Screen enclosures are structures and shall meet all setbacks required for any
other structure.
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(c) Structural Design
1. Foundation
(a; The mir2rr:uri :.. _,..rr.: ioceieg ;:hail be 8' x12" with two
(2) #4 steel reinforcing bars.
(b) Exterior walls . ` rear. enciosures shall be set back
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a minimum of 2" from edge of slab.
2. Anchors and Connections:
(a) Anchors used to fasten the screen enclosure to the slab
shall be tested by a recognized testing laboratory and such test results
furnished to the Building Department. Maximum allowable holding power
for each anchor shall be based on the test results with a safety factor of
2.25. Only rust resistant approved anchor bolts shall be used on all
structural connections.
(b) All connections shall be designed for positive fastening
with a minimum safety factor of 2.25. Rivets or bolts shall be used on all
structural connections.
(c) Lateral support shall be by self standing columns or columns
with braces made of combination compression and tension members. Cables will
not be acceptable as required structural supports.
(d) Composite section will only be figured as 80% of unit stress
non -composite section.
(e) A minimum facia of 2 inch material properly anchored to the
rafter ends shall be required to support a screen enclosure.
3. Screening:
All screening shall be a minimum of 60% or more open and shall
be installed in such manner that it will release from the frame with a loading
of 10# per square foot.
4. Design loads:
All structural members'Ishall be designed to resist 30# per
square foot horizontal live load on the screen. Plat roof of a screen en-
closure should be designed for 10# per square foot vertical live load.
Deflection shall be limited to L/80 with minimum recovery of 90% "L" being
the distance between supports.
5. Other design requirements to be as per other applicable sections
of this Code where not in conflict.
(Ord. No. 7-72, Sec. 2)
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Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately
upon passage.
PLACED ON FIRST READING THIS 12 DAY OF JUNE, 1975.
PLACED ON SECOND, FINAL READING AND PASSED THIS 10 DAY OF JULY, 1975.
ATTEST:
/s/ Dolores R. Walker
Village Clerk
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/s/ M. C. Love. Jr.
MAYOR