Ordinance 1986-016 Adopts Standard Building Code 1985 Edition including Appendices
ORDIPIRNCF. N0. 16-86
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CfIAPTFR 6 OF THE VILLAGE OF IIORTH PALM BEACH CODE, THE BUILDING CODE FOR THE
VILLAGE, BY ADOPTIfJG BY REFERENCE THERETO THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE, 1985
EDITION, INCLUDIIJG APPENDICES B, C, E, I, 0 AND ,R, THERETO SETTING FORTH
1 AMENDMENTS TO SAID STANDARD BUILDING CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA:
Section 1._ Section 6-16 of the Village of North Palm Beach Code
is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 6-16. ADOPTED BY REFERENCE---Under the authority
of Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, the Village of North
Palm Beach hereby adopts by reference hereto, the Standard
Building Code, 1985 Edition, including P,ppendices B,C,E,I,
0 and Rand the recommended amendments of the Building
Code Advisory Board of Palm Beach County, as the building
code for the Village. There has been for at least t.en days
last past and shall be during the time that this code is in
effect, three copies of such code and. recommended amendments
kept available for public use, inspection and examination."
Section 2. Section 6-17 of the Village of North Palm Beach Code
' is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 617. AMENDMENTS, CORRECTIONS AND ADDITIONS---The
following amendments, corrections, and additions to the
recommended amendments of the Building Code Advisory Eoard
of Palm Beach County, including Appendix 3, 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 amendments, as follows:
Section 103.1.1.--Amend. to read:
7. Install or replace gasoline, fuel, oil, bottled gas,
oxygen, nitrous oxide, or similar liquified or gaseous storage
tanks, pumps, and related equipment, above or below ground
in a capacity of more than five (5) gallons.
Section 103.6.2. SPECIAL INSPECTOR. Amend to read:
103.6.2.1. 'fl;e Building Official shall require the contractor
of a commercial building of 5,000 square feet or more of floor
area on the ground floor or an apartment house of thirty (30)
or more apartments to pay the l'illaoe of North Palni Beach an
hourly inspection fee, monthly on demand. The certification
of the number of hours to be charged shall be ma~'e by the
' Building Official monthly. The hourly rate for the inspection
fee shall be established yearly by the Village f4anager prior
to November 1st of each fiscal year.
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103.6.2.2. FACTORY BUILT HOUSING, amend to read:
Factory built housing, as defined in the Florida Statute 553,
Part IV, 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
hourly inspection 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 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
1 November of each fiscal year.
Section 103.7.4. SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES, amend to read:
103.7.4. For all building, electric, plumbing, mechanical and
gas work requiring a permit as set forth in Section 103.1, a
fee shall be paid as required at the time of obtaining the
permit in accordance with the schedule and other provisions
contained herein.
A permit shall not be issued or valid until a fee as
prescribed under this Section has been paid. A separate
permit and fee shall be required for each structure or
improvement. At the time of filing for a permit, a minimum
of 30% of the estimated permit fee shall be paid.
Permit fees shall be based on the estimated value and
multiplied by the following percentage rates. Primary permits
will include the cost of all sub permits provided the necessary
information is completely detailed on the plans and the cost of
such improvement is included in the estimated value.
1 2% $0.00 - $10,000.00 plus
1% $10,001.00 - $100,000.00 plus
.5% $100,001.00 - $500,000.00 plus
.25% $500,001.00 - $1,000,000.00 plus
.125% $1,000,001.00 and up (or fraction thereof)
The minimum permit fee shall not be less than $20.00.
Moving building - $100.00
Residential driveways,
approaches and sidewalks - 20.00
Building demolition - 100.00
Construction trailers - 20.00
A reinspection fee of $20.00 may be charged for each reinspection
made due to the rejection of work, or due to the fact that work
was not ready at the time specified in the request for inspection,
or failure to call for inspection. Payment of such fee must be
made prior to the reinspection.
Plan filing fee - 30% of estimated permit fee upon filing. Deduct
amount from actual fee if permit is obtained within 4 months from
approval date; if not, filing fee is not refundable.
' Major change fee after plans are approved and permit issued --
$250.00 fee but in no case more than the original permit fee.
Major plan rechecking fee - 2nd and additional check lists - 10%
of permit fee for checking service each time rechecked.
Processing Fee - In addition to the fees required under this
Article, the owner of the real property upon which improvements
are to be constructed shall pay a processing fee of $5.00 for
furnishing copies of the printed statement required by
Section 713.135, Florida Statutes; however, no such additional
fee need by obtained in the event the applicant and the owner
are the same.
Section 103.9.2.1. REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. Add
new paragraph.
A certificate of occupancy shall not be issued by the Building
Official until a certified survey of the property, locating all
existing improvements and property lines for said property
shall be furnished to the Village.
Section 105 - Delete Section - See Contractors Board Ordinance.
Section 107 - Delete Section.
Section 305. EXCEPTIONS TO RESTRICTIONS IN FIRE DISTRICT. Add
new paragraph 11 as follows:
11. One and two family dwellings and private garages may be
erected on Type VI wood frame construction in zoning classifica-
tion R-1 and R-2 only providing such buildings are set back from ~,
side and rear property lines at least ten (10) feet.
Section 2402.8. CONTROLS. Add new paragraph:
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~; When activated, all fire alarm pull stations, smoke and heat ~
~i detectors except local alarm type and fire sprinkler flow
I~ switches shall recall all elevators to the designated level.
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Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon
passage.
' PLACED ON FIRST READING THIS 23RD DAY OF OCTOBER 1986.
PLACED ON SECOND, FINAL READING AND PASSED THIS 13TH DAY OF
NOVEMBER 1986.
(Village Seal)
OR
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
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UNIFORM, MINIMUM COUNTYWIDE AMENDMENTS
TO THE
STANDARD BUILDING CODE. 1983 EDITION
REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED BY THE
BUILDING CODE ADVI80RV BOARD OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY
AND
BUILDING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Th• folloainp chaptrrs of th• Standard Building Cod• havr brrn
amrndrd ~
CHAPTER 1 - ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 2 - DEFINITIONS
CHAPTER 4 - CLASSIFICATION OF BUILDINOB BY OCCUPANCY
CHAPTER 'J - SPECIAL OCCUPANCY REOUIREMENTB
CHAPTER 7 - FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 9 - BPRINKLERB~ STANDPIPES ANO ALARM~8Y8TEM8
CHAPTER 10 - FIRE RESISTANCE STANDARD FOR MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER I1 - MEANS OF EORE$H
CHAPTER 18 - MINIMUM DE8ION LOADS
CHAPTER 13 - FOUNDATIONS
CHAPTER 14 - MASONRY CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 17 - WOOD CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 88 - ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 30 - REFERENCED BTANDARD6
ADPENDIX 1 - BIDEWALK9
APPENDIX 2 - METAL UTILITY BUILDIN08
APPENDIX 3 - MINIMUM STRUCTURAL REOUIREMENTB FOR
ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINOB
ATTACHMENT NUMBER 1
RTTACHMENT NUMBER 2
Vrrtical linrs in the margin indicate the subrtantivr chanp• to
the 19BS rdition of the Standard Building Codr. Th• rrmaindrr of
the trxt is as it apprars in the unamrndrd vrrrion and is
intrndrd for convrnirncr of usrrs only.
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CHAPTER 1
RDMINIBTRATION
DELETE AND SU88TITUTE
301-TITLE AND SCOPH
101.1-TITLE
Provisions in the following chapters and sections shall
constitute and be known and may be cited as "The Standard
Building Code" hereinafter referred to as "this Code".
101.E-CODE REMEDIAL
301. P.1 GENERAL. Thies Code is hereby declared to be remedial,
and shall ba construed to secure the beneficial interests and
purposes thereof - which era public safety, health, and general
welfare - through structural strength, stability, sanitation,
adequate light and ventilation, and safety to life and property
from fire and other hazards Incident to the construction,
alteration, repair, removal, demolition, use and occupancy of
buildings, structures, or premises.
101.2.2 QUALITY CONTROL Quality control of materials and
workmanship is not within the purview of this Coda except as
specifically ast forth herein
301.2.3 PERMITTING AND INSPECTION Tha inspection or
permitting of any building or plan by any ~urisdlction, under the
requirements of this Coda shall not be construed in any court ar
manner what so ever as a warranty of the physical condition of
such building or the adequacy of such plan. No ,~uriadiction nor
any employee thereof shall be liablw in tort or otherwise for
damages for any defect or haxardaus or illegal condition or
inadequacy in such building or plan, nor for any failure of any
component of such building, which may occur subsequent to
inspection or permitting.
101.3-SCOPE
101.3.1 APPLICABILITY The provisions of this Code shall apply
to the construction, alteration, repair, equipment, use and
occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition, or
every building or structure or any appurtenances connected ar
attached to such buildings or structures.
101.3.2 FEDERAL AND STATE AUTHORITY The provisions of this
Coda shall not be held to deprive any Federal or state wgency, or
any applicable governing body having jurisdiction, of any power
or authority which it had on the effective date of the adoption
of this Code or of any remedy then exlsting for the enforcement
of its orders, nor shall it deprive any individual or corporation
of its legal rights as provided by law.
101.3.3 APPENDICES Appendices 1,2 and 3 included in this Code
are net intended for enforcement unless specifically referenced
in the adopting ordinance.
101.3.4 MAINTENANCE All buildings ar structures, both
exlsting and new, and all parts thereof, shall be maintained in a
safe and sanitary condition. All devices or safeguards which are
required by this Code in a building when erected, altered, or
repaired, ahall'be maintained in good working order. The owner,
or his designated agent, shall be responsible for the maintenance
of buildings and structures.
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101.4-BUILDING DEPARTMENT
There is hereby •atabllahed a department to be called the
Building Department and the parson in charge shall be known as
the Pu d ding Official.
101.4.1 HUILDINO OFFICIAL QUALIFICATIONB The Building
Official shall have at least 10 years experience or equivalent,
as an architect, engineer, construction inspector, contractor, or
superintendent of construction, or any combination of these, for
5 years of which he shall hwve been in responsible charge of
work. He shall be appointed by the applicable governing body.
He shall not be removed Prom office except far cause after full
opportunity has been given him to be heard on specific charges
before ouch applicable governing bndy. The Building Official
shall be certified by either the Huilding Officials Raaociatlon
of Florida, Southern Building Coda Congrera International,
Council of American Building Officials or Florida Board of Codes
and Standards as a Building Official, within 12 months of
appointment.
SOI.4.2 INSPECTOR gUALIFICATIONB The Building Official, with
the approval of th• applicable governing body, may appoint such
number of officers, inspectors, assistants and other employees as
shall be authorized from time to time. A person shall not ba
appointed as inspector of construction who has not had at least 5
years experience as a building inspector, engineer, architect,
auperintentent, foreman or competent rnerhanic in charge of
construction.
The inspector appointed shall ba, within 12 rnontha of
appointment, certified by either the Huilding Officials
Association of Florida, Southern Huilding Code Congress
International, Council of American Building Officials err Florida
Saard of Codes and Btandarda as an inspector or be an Inspector-
Trainee who must be certified by either of the above
organizations within 5 years.
Pu d ding Inspector-Trainee is defined err a person working under
the direct supervision of the Building Official and whose duties
are as follower
Maintains a variety of office files and recorder pertaining to the
Building and Zoning division and general inspection services and
performs a variety of clerical services. Assists the general
public, architects, engineers, contractors, builders, etc ., 1n
applying far permits and obtaining information relative to codes
and building and zoning procedures. Aids inspectors in checking
building plena and specificationai assists in the issuance of
permits. Performs minor Pield inspections under close supervision
and review by certified inspect ore. Obtains information form the
tax assessor and other agency departments regarding legal
descriptions and ownership of properties, buildings, and other
structures relative to inspections, inrtallation, and
condemnation proceedings. Additionally performs related work as
required.
101.4.3 DEPUTY BUILDING OFFICIAL Tha Building Official rosy
designate as his deputy an ernployae in the department who shall,
during the absence or disability of the Building Official,
exercise all the powers of the Building Official.
101.4.4 REBTRICTION8 ON EMPLOYEES An officer or employee
connected with the department, except one whose only connection
is as a member of the board established by this Cods, shall not
be financially interested in the furnishing of labor, material,
err appliances for the construction, alteration, err maintenance of
a building system, or in the making of plans or of specifications
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thereof, unless he is the owner of such building. Such officer
or employee shall not engage in any other work which is
inconsistent with his duties or conflicts with the interests of
the department.
101.4.5 RECORDS Thr Building Official shall keep, or cause tc.
be kept, a record of the business of the department. The records
of the department shall be open to public inspection.
lO1.A.6.1 LIABILITY Any officer or employes, ar member of the
Board of pd,juatrnenta and Rppeala, charged with the enforcement oP
this Code, acting for the applicable governing body in the
discharge of his duties, shall not thereby be held personally
liable, and !a hereby relieved from all personal liability, for•
any darnape that rosy accrue to persona or property as a result of
any act required or permitted in the discharge of his duties.
Rr~y suit brought against any officer or ernployas or member
because of such ect perfor•rned by him or the orniaaion of same 1n
the enforcement of any provision of this Coda, shall be defended
by tics Department of Law until the Pinal termination of the
proceedings.
101.4.6.E Any suit brought against any former employee of an
agency for actions said ernployas rosy have taken in the lawful
discharge of his duties while employed by said agency will be
defended by the agency.
101.4.7 REPORTS The Building Official shall annually submit a
report cavaring the work of the Building Department during the
preceding year.
101.5-EXIBTINtl BUILDINGS
101.5.1 GENERAL Alterations, repairs or rehabilitation work
may he roads to any rxisting building without requirirrp the
building to comply with all the requirements of this Code
provided that the alteration, repair or rehabilitation works
conforrna to the requirements of this Code for new construction.
The building Official shall determine the extent to which the
existing system shall shall be made to conform to the
requirernenta of this Coda for new construction.
101.s.P CHRNtlE OF OCCUPANCY If the occupancy classification
of are existing building is changed, the building shall be made to
conform to the intent of this Code as required by the Building
Official.
101.6-SPECIAL HISTORIC BUILDINGS
The provisions of thin Coda relating to the construction,
altaratiorr, repair, enlargarnent, restoration, relocation or
moving of buildings or structures shall not be mandatory for
existing buildir~pa or structures identified and classified by
State or local ,jurisdiction as an Historic Building when such
buildings c.r structures are ,judged by the Building Official to be
safe and in the public interest of health, safety and welfare
general regarding any proposed corratructlor~, alteration, repair,
enlargement, restoration, relocation or moving of buildings
within firer districts.
1UP-POUER8 AND DUTIES OF TIDE BUILDING OFFICIAL
10P.1-RIGHT OF ENTRY
10P.1.1 Whenever rrecesaary to make an inspection to enforce carry
of the proviafons of this Cade, or whenever the Building Official
has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building
or upon any premiaea any condition or code violation which makes
such building or premiaea unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the
Puildinp Official rosy enter such building or premiaea at all
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reasonable timra to lnsprct thr same or to perforce any duty
imposed upon the Building Official by this Codr, provided that if
such building or premises is occupied, ha shall first present
proper credentials end request entryt and provided further, that
if such building or premises is unoccupied, he shall first make a
reasonably rffort to locate thr owner or othrr persons having
charge or control of the building or premises and request entry.
If such entry !a refused, the Building Official shall have
recourses to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
102.1.2 When the Building Official shall have first obtained a
proper inspection warrant ar other remedy provided by law to
secure entry, no owner or occupant ar any other pareses having
charge, rare or control of any building or premises shall fail or
neglect, after proper request ie made is herein provided, to
promptly permit retry therein by the Building Official for the
purpose oP inspection and examination pursuant to this Cade.
102.2-STOP WORK ORDERS
Upon notice from tlye Puilding Official, work on any system that
is being done contrary to the provisions of this Code or in a
dangerous ar• unsafe rnannery shall immediately cease. Such notice
shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the
property, or to his agent, or to the person doing the work, or
posted an ttre fob property in a conapicuoua place, and shall
statr thr conditions under which work may br reaurned. Where an
emergency exists involving an imminent threat to human life or
healthy or• property of others, the Building Official shall not be
required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work.
302.3-REVOCAYIUN pF PERMITS
!02.3.1 M1IIREPRE$ENTATION OF pppLICATION Thr Building
Official may revoke a permit or• approval, issued under the
provisions of this Code, in rear there has been any false
statement or rniarapr•esentation as Oo the material fact in the
application er plans on which the porrnit ar approval was based.
302.3.E VIOLATION OF CODE RROVI$ION$ The
may revoke a permit upon determination by thr
that the construction, erection, alteration,
demolition of the building for which the perms
violation of, or not in conformity with, the
Cade.
Building Official
Building Official
repair, moving or
t was issued is in
provisionc of this
102.4-UNSAFE BUILDING
All buildings c.r structures which are unsafe, unsanitary, or not
pr^ovided witty adequate egress, or which constitute a fire hazard
or are otherwise dangerous to human life, ar which in relation to
existing use constitute a hazard to safety or health by reason of
inadequate rnainter~ance, dilapidation, obr:olescencey or
abandonment ar•e severally in contemplation of this section,
unsafe buildings. All such unsafe buildings are hereby declared
illegal and shall be abated by repair and rehabilitation or by
demolition in accordance with the fallowing procedures
102.4.1 Whenever the Building Official shall find any building
or structure ar portion thereof to bn unsafe, as set forth in
this Code he shall, in accordance with established procedure for
legal rioticea, give the owner, agent, or person in control of
such building or structure written notice stating the defects
thereof. This notice shall require the owner within a stated
time either to complete specified repairs or improvements, ar to
demolish and remove the building or structure or portion thereof.
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The Nuilding Official shall cause to be posted at each entrance
to such building a notice statingt T'HI3 BUII_DINCa I9 UNBRFE RND
ITS l1SF. OR OCCUPRNCY HRS BEEN PROHIBITED BY THE BUILDING
OFFICIRL. Such notice sha]1 rernain posted until the required
repairs are roads or demolition is completed. It shall be
unlawful for any person, firm or corporation or its officers,
agents, or ol;trer servants., to rernave such notice without written
permission of the Puilding Official. or far any persan to enter
the building except for L-he purpose of making the required
repairs cm of demolishing xarne.
102.4.3 Ttre owner, spent or person in control strati have the
right to appeal front the deciaian of the Building Officials as
provided hereinafter, and to appear before the BuildinpBoard of
Rd,justmentx ur~d Rppeala .rt a apselfisd time and place to show
cause why tre should not comply with said notice.
102.4.4 In cases the owner^, agent, or persan in control cannot
bs found witfrirr the stated tints limit, ar, if such owner, agent,
or person in control shall fail, neglect, or refuse to comply
with notice tc. repair, rehabilitate, or to demolish, and rernave
said building or structure or ,portion thereof, the Building
Official, after- Craving ascertained ttre cast, shall cause such
building or str•uctur•e or• portion thereof, to be denroliahed,
secured, or required ba rernain vacant.
102. 4. i5 Thy decision of the Building Official shall bs final
in cases of errergcnry which, in his opinion, involve imminent
danger to human life cm health or the property of others. He
shall promptly cause such building „ structure, or portion
thereof to hrr made safe or cauat. its reruoval. For• this purpose
he may at ones} enter such structure or land on which 1t stands,
or abutting land nr str•uctur•es, with such assistance and at such
coat as he rosy deem necessary. He may order the vacation of
ad.~acent structures and may require the proteetian of the public
by appropriate fence or such r~t;her means as rosy be necessary, and
for this purpaae may clc,se a public or private way.
10E.4.fi Costa incurrr=d under 102.4.4 and 102.4.3 shall be
charged to the owner of the premiers involved. Tf the charges
are not paid within a sixty day period following the billing
notifical;ian sent by certified snail, the owner of the prernisea
will be charged in the following manner:
1. The Building Official shall report the abatement to the
governing body of Ctrs nuisance by the Building Official and the
governing trody shall assess the entire coat of such vacation,
demolition, or removal against the real property upon which
such cost war; incurred, wtrirh assesarnent shall include but not
he limited Lo all adntinirstr•ative caste, postal expenses,
newap«per publicaticm, and shall constitute a lien upon such
property auperior• to all others except taxes.
2. The Rgenry Clerk r:hall file such lien in the Countyss
Official f2c>cor•d Book showing the nature of such lien, the
amount thereof and an accurate legal description of the
property, including the street addreBa, which lien shall be
effective from the date of filing and recite the names of all
persona notified and interested persons. Such lien shall bear
interest from date of abatement of nuisance at the rate of 10
percent per annum for individual8 and 15 percent for corporate
owners and sshall be enforceable ii' unsatisfied after the
expir-atiorr of two years after the date of filing notice of such
lien, as other liens may be ernforc•ed by the governing agency.
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102.3-REgl11REMEN7S NOT CDVERED BY CODE
Any requirements rreressar^y for the strength, stability ar
furrctiorrinp of err existing or proposed building ar structure, or
for the public aefety, health and general. welfare, not
specifically covered by this Code, shall be determined by the
Building Official.
102.6-ALTERNATE MATERIALS AND METHODS (SEE ALSO ATTACHMENT NUMBER 21
The provisions of this Code are not intended to prevent the use
of any mat erri::l or rnethrd of construction oat specifically
prescribed by this Code, provided any such alternate has been
approved by thcr Building Official. The Building Official shall
approve arty such alternate>, provided he finds that the alternate
for the purpo:;a intundNd is at least the equivalent of that
prescribed in ttiir Code. ire quality, strength, effectiveness, fire
resistanr.r•, durability and saferty. The Building Official shall
require that ~ufficierrt widence or proof be submitted to
suhatar~tiate a:~y claim rrrs.de regarding the alternate.
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103.1.1 Any individual, partnership, firm, corporation or other
business organization that is the awner or lessee of property„
who desirva that wank as: described below be performed on Bald
owned or leased property, shall make provisions fcm an applicant,
properly qualified under the laws and/or ordinances regulating
the certification and licensing oP cantractars, awner-builder and
leasee-~bcrilder, to file an application for -and obtain the
required permit Pram tltct Building Official pricer to cornrnencing
work for the following:
1. Ccn~rstruct, erect, enlarge, alter, move, remove, relocate,
demnlicrh c,r c:hange the occupancy of any building, or portion
thereof.
~. Tr~:aull, replace, r..r• r•nsurface roofing, c.r make repairs.
3. Install cr replace windows or doors including frames,
,jalousie, strmrn windows or stags, shutters, awnings, canopies,
or almilar• itc:nra.
4. Erect or replace fer,cess, walla, signs, or sign structures.
3. ln:a all nr replace manta, towers far television or radio
receivini!-franc>mittiny antenna extending mare than 10 ft above
the last anchnr•ape, satellite dish antennas, flag poles,
exterior lilthtirgl or similar items.
6. Install :,wirnminp pool, wading pool, or spas, above ar below
ground, 2 ft ar mare deep or mare than 300 gallon capacity.
7. Tr~restWll ar replacagasoline, fuel, oil, battled gas, oxygen,
nitrous oxide, or airnilar liquid or gaseous storage tanks,
pumps, and related equipmerh, above or below ground in a
capacity of more than 3 palluns.
8. Construct, replace or r•eaurfaee asphalt or concrete
driveways, par•klrrp areas, hardatands, or sidewalks.
9. Install or replace docking rnaoring facilities for private or
commerr.ial ra~tet^ rrat't, groins, seawalls, ,jetties, revetments,
or airnilar struct-w^et. and far.ilitiea related thereto.
10. lr+e.tull, replace, or relocate fire sprinkler, fire alarm,
smoke deter•tinn, or airnilar fire prevention and protection
systems t+rxr r~•l;.rted aquipnrk:nt ar appurtenances.
11. C+uildin~ Jte~r~r.rits rosy not be required far replacement or
repair work having value of leas than E1,000.00, providing
hawevc±r• that; such work will not effect the structural
integrity, fire rating, e><it access or egress rerauirernenta or
violate arry other provision of this Code. In the case of
raofir-~g repairs a permit may not be required for work work
having a value of less than 55`.500.00.
103.1.2 1411Rt( AU'ffiOR'1ZED A general permit shall carry with it
the right to install in the permitted building ar structure, or
part thereof, he:atiny apparatus, olevator•s, sidewalk elevators,
vaults, chutes, coal hales, lifts, cranes, derricks, steam power
boilors, t;team, oil, gas or vapor engines, provided the same are
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103.1.3 ItJFUR1AATIUN Rf=pIJIRLfJ Each application for a perrnit,
with thr raquircf fee, srhall b< filed with the Building Official
on a form furnished for that purpose, and shall contain a general
derscription of the• pf^aposed work and its location. The
application E;Irall brz wigned by the owner, or his wuthorized
agent. l'he application t}hall indicate the proposed occupancy of
all parLa r..f tru l.,uildir+k bnd of that portion of the site or lot,
if ar+y, rK?/ c,~vere<l by t;het building or structure, and shall
contain s;+.rch ..•ih..-r ir,r,:,°rnaCic~re ae may be requir^ed by the Building
Official.
103.1.4 TI1-+ff L1ttITFYT1fsW8 fir. appllcatian far a perrnit far any
proposed work shall ht deerncd to haver been abandoned 6 months
after the datEt of filing f~u• the permit, unless before then a
perrnit is i~,vur,r). Or,u i.r• more extensions of tune for periods of
not morEx than 90 rlaya each may be allowed by the Building
Official tc.r tirE: application, provided the extenaian is requested
in writing and ,juutifiaLle caurrEr is demonstrated.
103.2-Y%Rf~YJ1Nlt:~ iiYJll 5pE'[;Tfl1:A710Nti
103.2.1 REOl1YliEMENYti Whe» r•eyuirrd by the Building Official,
two c,r~ sure E.:apies or specifications and of drawings drawn to
scale with s,uffic:ient clarity and detail to indicate the nature
and char~.acter af- bhc wE,rly shall accc.rnpsny the application for a
permit. Sc,ch dr;,.;~,ingu ar-,d aper.ificationa shall contain
i nfornrzxt i<•s,; ir, ti+r. fco•ar crf r,c.t e,t or c.therwi ae, as to the quality
of r+,at~:,~c.,i., r,r+r;~r•Er ytaalfty iy essential to conform with thin
Cc.de. ;".uch i„fc•rrnatic•n ahail be specific, and this Cade shall
nob h~ cit.cd ., es a who1:~ ~»^ in 1,ar^t, nor shall the term "legal" or
its eq+~iv.,la>ni. L.a usrvE;, <a a a,ur,stitute for specific inforrnaticm.
103.2.2 i-0l)Y)11'1CIWAL. DpTh the Building Official may require
detailu, rrr:q;,rtutiara, ret:rusu diagrams, and ether data necessary
to dr~st;•it+e i:f+t irret.:~fl«ti:,rr and basis of calculations and they
shall herur• ti,c: sitrnatan°e c,f the person respansihle far the
design.
103.2.3 DC.i31C3YJFR (F3Ef; ALk'10 A77ACHIdENT NUMBER 1 FOR ADDITIONAL
RE~UIftEME:fJTi3 iatJO t:1(CEi~l'IONf31
10:3.2.3.1 fill .!rawia.sje., ~I,.,a:ificationa, and acec,rnanying data
shall Lear th+~ r,;.ame, s:+iga:at+.u-r~, and addr^ess of the designer.
103. 2. 3. r h,.u suant to Chaptr3r 471 F. ti. errs Chapter 4B1 F. S.
said nr:uiriner :Hall bE. Gither :w state registered architect or a
state r.•nin+:.•-~~r.d r,r,~ir:~er• G.;r~ to be exempt therefrom) and shall
per~for•rn ar;ly ±'~r.ase f.:>rvirer~, aarich he is authorized by law to
perform.
103. 2. 3.s f`r~.~iidc.cr" 1`urthr:r that this code shell not be
construed ka i.r•.r~ent tiny employee of an architect cm engineer
from acCir•+, ir; ;.rry c:xpacit.y ,.andrrr the instruction, control, or
supervisinra nP t.f:er arrY,itErr•t cn^ rrrgineer, cm prevent any person
from acbiny a~, c. contraatw~ in the execution of work designed by
an archite•r.t o;^ rn,girre;ar~
103.2.4 fi'1RUt]YURAL FTN6 F"1RC RE13I137ANCE INTEGRITY plane far
all b+-rilding•s e:hall incfirc,te how required structural and fire
resistive irrtegrit:y will be maintained where a penetration of a
requir-ed firt revtst~u,t wall, Ylc.or or• partition will be made for
elecCric:al, nu:::har,irml, plurnlaing and conrrnunication conduits,
pipes and sy.>t~~r+i, ar,u al~~r it+ctic-ate in sufficient detail how the
fire integrity will b~~ ro~.intained where required fire resistant
floors inter^uect; the e><tFJriar walls.
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!03.2.5 BITE DRAWINGS Drawings shall show the location of the
proposed building or structure and of every existing building ar
structure on the site or lot. The Building Official may require
a boundary Sine survey prepared by a registered surveyor.
103.3-EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
303.3.1 PLAN REVIEW Ths Building OfPlcial shall axarnina or
cause to be examined each application for a permit and the
accompanying contract documents, consisting of drawings,
specifications, computations and additional data, •nd shall
ascertain by such examinations whether the construction indicated
and described is in accordance with the requirements of thin Code
and all other pertinent laws or ordinances.
!03.3.2 AFFIDAVITS The Building Official may •ccapt a sworn
affidavit frorn a registered architect or engineer stating that
the plans submitted conform to the laws as to egress, type of
construction and pensra6 arrangement and !f accornpanied by
drawinpa showing the structural design, and by a statement that
the plans and design conforrn to the requirements of this Cods as
to strength, stresses, strains, loads and stability, he may
without any examination or inspection accept such affidavit,
provided the architect or engineer who made such affidavit agrees
to submit to th• Building Official, copies of inspection reports
as inspections are performed and upon completion of the structure
a certification that the structure has been erected in accordance
with the requirements of this Code. Where the Building Official
relies upon such affidavit, th• architect or engineer shall
assume full responsibility for the compliance with all provisions
of this Code and other pertinent laws or ordinances.
103.4-I88UIN0 PERMITB
103.4.1 ACTION ON PERMITB The Building Official shall act
upon an application for a permit without unreasonable or
unnecessary deSay. If the Building Official is satisfied that
the wc.rk described in an application for a permit and the
contract docurents filed therewith conform to the requirements of
this Code and other pertinent laws and ordinances, he shall issue
a permit to the applicant.
103.4.2 REFUSAL TO ISSUE PERMIT If the application for a
permit and the accompanying contract documents describing the
work do not conform to the requirements of this Coda or other
pertinent laws or ordinances, the Building Official shall not
issue a perrnit'but shall return th• contract documents to the
applicant with his refusal to issue such permit. Such refusal
shall, when requested, be in writing and shall contain the reason
for refusal.
103.4.3 SPECIAL FOUNDATION PERMIT When application for permit
to erect or enlarge a building has been filed, the Building
Official may, at hie discretion, issue a special permit for the
foundation of such building.
103.4.4 PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAV R perrnit shall not be given by
the Building Official for the construction of any building, or
for the alteration of any building where said building is to be
changed and such change will affect the exterior walls, bays,
balconies, or other appendagee ar protections fronting on any
street, alley or public lane, or for the placing on any lot or
premises of any building or structure removed frorn another lot or
premises, unless the applicant has made application et the office
of the Director of Public Works for the lines of the public
street on which he proposes to build, erect or .locate said
buildings and it shall be the duty of the Building Official to
sea that the street lines are not encroached upon except as
provided for in Chapter 22.
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103.3-QURLIFICAYION OF APPLICANT
Rpplicatian for permits will by accepted only from contractors
currently licensed in their respective field and for whom no
revocation or suspension of license is existing except that a
sole owner may make application for permit and supervise the work
in connection with the construction, maintenance, alterations, or
repairs of a ample family or two family residence for his own
use and occupancy and not intended far sale. The construction of
more than one residence by an individual owner in any 12 month
period shall be construed as contracting, and such owner shall
then be required to be licensed as a contractor. Such licensed
contractor or sole owner shall be held responsible to the
Building Official for the proper supervision and conduct of all
work covered tharaby.
An owner or tenant of any building leasehold may make application
for permit to repair or remodel any building when non-structural
work is involved nat to exceed fS,000.00 in value within any 12
month period.
103.6-CONOY7YONS OF THE PERMIT
103.6.1 PERMIT INTENT R parrnlt issued shall ba construed to
be a license to proceed with the work and shall net be construed
as authority to violate, cancel, alter, or set aside any of the
provisions of this Code, nor shall such issuance of a permit
prevent the Building Official from thereafter requiring a
corrvetion of errors in plans or in construction, ar of violation
of this Code. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless
the wark authorized by such permit is commenced within 6 months
after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is
suspended or abandoned for a period of 6 months after the time
the work is commenced. One or more extensions of time, for
periods not morn than 90 days each, may be allowed for the
permit, provided the extension is requested in writing and
justifiable cause is demonstrated, and such extensions shall ba
in writing by the Building Official.
103.6.2 SPECIAL INSPECTOR On new buildinpc ar additions of
Type I or Typv II construction, on all mayor structural
alterations, on concrete work where the design is based on f'c in
excess of 3,000 pounds par sq in, and on buildings of area
greater than 20,000 sq ft on buildings more than 2 stories in
height, and an buildings and structures off unusual design ar
methods of construction, the Building Official may require the
owner to employ a special inspector for the inspection of the
structural framework and such special inspector shall by present
at all tirnea that work iv in progress on the structural frame.
The Building Official may require a special inspector on pile
driving. (Florida State Statute 553 requires a special inspector
under certain circumstances.)
Such special inspector shall be a registered wrchitect or
engineer, or an employee oP either, or any other competent person
or agency whose qualifications are approved by the Building
Official who shall be responsible for the control of the
materials and methods of construction. He shall be responsible
for compliance with this Code wnd shall submit weekly progress
reports of daily inspections to the Building Official.
At the camplvtion of the construction work or project, the
special inspector shall submit a certificate of compliance to the
Building Official, stating that the work was done in compliwnce
with this Code and in accordance with the permitted drawings and
his duties shall end with the submission of ouch certificate.
Final inapartian shall be made by the Building Official before a
Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
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In lieu of the above, the Building Official may accept a written
certification by the designing architect or engineer that he has
full supervision of the constructiont and in addition the
Building Official 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 Building
Official may require that the designing architect or engineer
submit a certificate oP compliance, stating that all work was
done in accordance with this Coda and the permitted drawings.
103.6.3 PLANS Whan the Building Official issues a permit, he
shall endorse, in writing or by stamp, both sets of plena
"Reviewed for Coda Compliance". One set of drawings so reviewed
shall be retained by the Building Official and the other set
shall be returned to the applicant. The permitted drawings shall
be kept at the site of work and shall be open to inspection by
the Building Official or his authorized representative.
103.'7-FEES
303.7.1 PRESCRIBED FEES A permit shall not be issued until
the fees prescribed in this section have been paid. An arnandment
to a permit shall not be issued until the additional fee, if any,
due to an increase in the estimated coat of the building or
structure, has been paid.
103.7.8 WORK COMMENCING BEFORE PERMIT ISSUANCE If any person
commences any work on a building or structure before obtaining
the necessary permit, he shall be sub,jvet to a penalty of double
the permit fee.
!03.7.3 ACCOUNTING The Building Official shall keep a
permanent and accurate accounting of all permit fees and other
moneys collected, the narnea of all persona upon whose account the
same was paid, along with th• date and amount thereof.
103.7.4 SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES On all building, structures,
or alterations requiring a building parrnit as sat forth in
Section 103.1, a fee shall be paid as required at the time of
filing application, in accordance with the fee sctredule
establlatred by the governing authority.
A reinspection fee of (10.00 may be charged far each reinspaction
roads due to the rejection of work, or due to the fact that work
was not ready at the time specified in the request far
inspection, or failure to call for inspection. Rayment of such
fee roust be made prior to the reinspaction.
' plan filing fee - 30% of estimated permit fee upon filing.
Deduct amount from actual fee if permit is obtained within 4
months from approval datet if not, filing fee is not refundable.
Major wnrt<ing drawing review fee - f100.00 deducted from permit
fee if permit is obtained within 8 months from submission date.
Major change fee after plans are approved and permit issued -
+6280.00 fee but in no case more than the original permit fee.
Major plan rechecking fee - 2nd and additional check lists - 10%
of permit fee for checking service •ach time rechecked.
303.7.3 BUILDING PERMIT VALUATIONS If, in the opinion of the
Building Official, the valuation of building, alteration, or
structure appears to be underestimated an the application, permit
shall be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimated
cost to meat the approval of the Building Official. Rerrnit
valuations shall include total cost, such as plumbing,
electrical, rneehanieal equipment and other systems.
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103.8-YNSPECTYONS
103.8.1 E%I8TIN0 BUILDING Before isauinp a perrnit the
Building Official may examine or cause to be examined any
building for which an application has been received for permit to
enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy.
He shall inspect all buildings and structures, from time to tiros,
during and upon cornpletian of the work for which a permit was
issued. He shall make a record oP every such examination and
inspection and of all violations of this Code.
103.8.2 MANUFACTURERS RND FABRICATORS When deemed necessary
by Lhe Building Official, he shall make wn inspection of
rnateriala or assemblies at the point of manufacture or
fabrication. He shall make a record of every such exarninatian
and inspection and of all violations of this Code.
103.8.3 INSPECTION SERVICE Tha Building Official may rooks, or
cause to bs made, the impactions required by thin section. He
pray accept reports of inspectors of recognized inspection
cervices provided that after investigation ho is satisfied as to
their qualifications and reliability. R certificate called for
by any provision of this Code shall not be based on such reports
unless the same are in writing and certified by a responsible
officer^ of such service.
103.6.4 YNBPECTIONB PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE The
Building Official shall inspect or cause to be inspected at
various intervals all construction or work for which a perrnit is
required, and a final inspection shall be made of every building
or structure upon completion, prior to the lsauance of the
Certificate of Occupancy.
103.8.8 POBTINS OF PERMIT Work requiring a building perrnit
shall not cornrnance until the perrnit holder or hie agent poata the
building permit card 1n a conspicuous place on the premises. The
permit shall be protected from the weather and located in such
position as to allow the Building Official to conveniently make
the required entries thereon. This perrnit card shall be
maintained in such position by the permit holder until the
Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the Building Official.
103.8.6 REQUIRED INSPECTIONS The Building Official upon
notification from the permit holder or his spent, shall make the
following inspections oP buildinpa and such other inapectiona as
may be necessary, and shall either approve that portion of the
construction as completed or shall notify the permit holder or
his agent of any violations to comply with this Coder
1. Foundation Inspections To be made after trenches are
excavated and forms erected.
2. Frame Inspectionr To be made after the roof, all framing
fir•eblocking and bracing is in place, all concealing wiring,
all pipes, chimneys, ducts and yenta are carnplete.
3. Final Inspectionr To be made after the building is
completed and ready for occupancy.
103.8.7 WRI77EN APPROVAL Work shall not be done on any part
of a building er structure beyond the point indicated in each
successive inspection without first obtaining the written
approval of the Building Official. Such written approval shall
be given only after an inapectlon has been made of each
successive step in the construction as indicated by each of the
faregeinp three inapectiona.
103.8.8 REINFORCING STEEL RND STRUCTURRL FRAMES Reinforcing
at eel or structural frame work of any part of any building or
structure shall not be covered or concealed without first
obtaining the approval of the Building Official.
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103.8.9 PLR8TER FIRE PROTECTION In all buildings where
plaster is used for fire protection purposes, the permit holder
or his agent shall notify the Building Official after all lathing
acid backing is in place. Blaster shall not be applied until the
approval of the Building Official has bean received.
103.9•-CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
103.9.1 BUILDING OCCUPANCY A new building shall not be
occupied or a change made in occupancy or the nature ar• the use
of a building or part of a building until after the Building
Official has issued a certificate of occupancy. Said certificate
shall not be issued until all required fire protection systems
have been tested and approved.
103.9.2 ISSUING CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY Upon completion of a
building erected in accordance with the permitted plena, and
after the final inspection the Building Official shall issue a
certificate of occupancy stating the nature of the occupancy
permitted.
103.9.3 TEMPORRRY OR PARTIAL OCCUPANCY A temporary or partial
certificate of occupancy may be issued for a portion or portions
of a building which rosy safely be occupied prior to final
completion of the building.
103.9.4 EXISTING BUILDING CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANLY A
certificate of occupancy for any existing building may be
obtained by applying to the Building Official and supplying the
information and data necessary to determine compliance with this
Coda for the occupancy intended. Where necessary, in the opinion
of the Building Official, two sets of detailed drawings, or a
general inspection, or both, may be required. When, upon
examination and inspection, it is found that the building
conforrnu to the provisions of this Code fur such occupancy, a
certificate of occupancy shall be issued.
103.30-FLOOR LOADS
103.10.1 OCCUPANCY An existing or new building shall not be
occupied far any purpose which will cause the floors thereof to
be loaded beyond their safe capacity. The Building Official may
permit occupancy of a building Por mercantile, cornrnercial ar
industrial purposes, by a specific business, when he is satisfied
that such capacity will not thereby b® exceeded.
103.10.2 STORAGE AND FACTORY-INDUSTRIRL OCCUPANCIES It shall
be the responsibility of the owner, agent, proprietor or c.ccupant
of Group S and Group F occupancies, or any occupancy where
excessive floor loading is likely to occur, to ernplay a
registered architect or engineer in computing the safe load
capacity. All such computations shall be accompanied by an
affidavit fr•orn the ar-chitect or engineer stating the safe
allowable floor load on each floor in pounds per sq ft unlforrnly
distributed. The computations and affidavits shall be filed as a
permarier~t record of the Building Department.
103.ib.3 LOR08 IN EXCE88 OF CAPRCITY Ths owner shall not
place, or permit to be placed, on any floor of a building a
greater load than the safe load so determined.
104-TE8T8
The Building Official may require testa or test reports as proof
of compliance. Required tests are to be made at the expense of
the owner, or his agent, by an approved testing laboratory or
other approved agency.
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103-BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
103.1-APPOINTMENT
There is hereby established a board to be called the Board of
Adjustrnents and Appeals, which shall consist of at least five
rnernbers. The said Board shall be appointed by the applicable
gover•nir~g body.
105. 2--APPEALS
105.2.1 GENERAL Whenever the Building Official shall reject
or refuse to approve the mode or manner of construction proposed
to be followed or materials to be used in the installation or
alteration of a building or structure, or when it is claimed that
the provisions off Chia Code do not apply, or that any equally
good or rnor•e desirable form of installation can be employed in
any specific rase, or when it is claimed that the true intent and
meaning of this Code or any of the regulations thereunder have
been mibrorrs:trued or Incorrectly interpreted, the owner of such
building or structure, or his duly authorized agent, may appeal
fr•orn the decision of the Building Official to the Board of
AdjUfitfn~ntY and Appeals. Notice of appeal shall be in writing
and filed within 90 days after the decision is rendered by the
Euildir~g Official. Appeals shall be on forms provided by the
Building Official.
105.2.2 UN$AFE OR DANDEROUB BUILDINDB In rasa of a building
or• structure which, in the opinion of the Building Official, is
unsafe ar dangerous, the Building Official may, in hie order,
limit the time for such appeal to a shorter period. Such
limitation shall be in writing to either the owner, applicant,
agent, or^ representative as the case may be.
105.3-DECYBIONS
108.3.1 VARIANCES The Board of Adjustrnents and Appeals, when
so. appealed to and after a hearing, may vary the application of
any prevision of this Code to any particular case when, in its
opinion, the enforcement thereof would do manifest injustice, and
would be c:ontr^ary to the spirit and purpose of this Code or
public interest, ar when, in its opinion the interpretation of
the Building Official should be modified or reversed.
105.;5.2 ACYION 7-he board of Adjustrnents and Rppeals, shall,
in every rase, reach a decision without unreasonable and
unnecessary delay. If a decision of the Board of Adjustments and
Appeals reverses or modifies s refusal, order, or disallowance of
the Bullcllrig Official, or varies the application of any pr•oviaion
of this Code, the Suildinp Official shall immediately take action
in accordance with such decision.
105.3.3 bEL^ISIONB ARE FINAL Every decision of the Board of
Rdjustrnents shall be final. Rppeals frarn the decisions of the
Poar•d may be talcan by a writ of certiorari to a court of
competent jurisdiction.
105.4--DOARD MEhIBERS AND PROCEDURES
105.4.1 St:CREl'ARY OF BDARD The Building Official shall act as
Secr^etar-y of the Board of Rdjuatments and Appeals and shall make
a detailed record of all its proceedings, which shall set forth
the reasons far its decisiana, the vote of each mernber•, the
absence of a rnernber, and any failure of a member to vote.
105. 4. 2
reg ~i 1 at i oria
provisions
pkOCEDURE The Board shall establish rules and
for its own procedure not inconsistent with the
of this Code.
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106-VALIDITY
If any sectic.n, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase c.f this
Code is far any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision
at~all riat affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
Code.
107-VICII.ATIDNB AND PENALTIES
Ar~y contractor, person, firm, corparatian or agent who shall
violate a provision of this Cade, or fail 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
aeparata offense for each and every day or portion therec•f during
which any violation of any of the provisions of this Code is
cornrnitted or continued, and upon conviction of any such
violation, such person shall be punished by a fine of not lees
than 56 dollars nor more than SOO dollars, or by irnprisonrnent not
exceeding 6 months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
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CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
202-DEFINITIONS - tlUBBTITUTE OR ADD 7HE FOLLOWINOt
AGENCY _ means same as applicable governing body.
BASEMENT -- that portion of a building between Ploor and ceiling
located so the vertical distance from grade to the floor below is
equal to or leas than the vertical distance from grade to
ce i 1 i rig.
COVERED MALL Bl1ILDINO - a single building three stories or less
in height enclosing a number of tanpnts and occupancies, such as
anchor stores, retail, drinking wnd dining establishments,
entertainment and arnuaernent facilities, offices and other similar
uses wherein two or more tenants have a main entrance into one or
more malls.
FIRE RESISTANCE OR FIRE RESISTANCE RATING - the period of time a
building or building component maintains the ability to confine a
fire or continues to perform a given structural function ar both
as deterrninad by testa prescribed in 1001.1.
FLDOR tlRADE ~- minimum floor grade far residential building to
be _,_________, inches above sidewalk or crown of road
°_ .---
gradei commercial or industrial building to be _______,______
inches above the sidewalk or crown of road grade, unless
satisfactory drainage, natural, or mechanical is provided.
Mandatory flood plain, Fla. State Coastal Zone Nrotection Act, south
Florida Water Management District elevation, or septic tank
requlrernents, whichever is higher, must be adhered to.
OOVERNINtl BODV means same as Applicable Governing Body.
MARGIUEE -means a permanent roofed structure attached to and
supported by the building.
MEZZANINE - one or more intermediate levels between the floor and
ceiling of a story. See 402.2.3.
NONCOMBUSTIBLE BUILDING MATERIAL - a material which, meets either
of the following requiramentsr
1. Materials which pass the test procedure set forth in RSTM E
136.
2. Materials having a structural base of noncornbuatible
rnater•ials as defined in i, with a surfacing not more than 1/8-
in thict< which has a flamespread rating not greater than 60
when tasted in accot•dance with ASTM E 84.
The term noncornbuatlble does not apply to the flamespread
characteristics of interior finish or trim materials. R material
shall not be classed as noncombustible which is sub,~ect to
increase in combustiblility or flamespread rating beyond the
limits herein aatabllshad through the affects of age, moisture or
othet• atrnoapheric conditions.
OPENING -- an aperture in a wall, partition, floor, ceiling, or a
roof.
EXRMF~I.Ee window, dour, shaft, duct corridor, stairs, skylight.
SCUPPER - an opening in a wall or parapet that allows water to
drain from a roof.
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CHAPTER 4
CLASSIFICATION OF BUILDING BV OCCUPANCY
403-MIXED OCCUPANCY SEPARATION
403.1-GENERAL - ADD $UBBECTION
403.1.3 Tlrr~ following occupancies need not be separated from the
user to which they are accesaory~
1. Assembly rooms having a floor area of not over 750 sq. ft.
2. Administrative and clerical offices and airnilar rooms
which, in the aggregate, do not exceed 25% of the floor area of
the rna~or use when not related to Group N occupancies.
3. Rooms or spaces used for customary ctorape of nonhazardous
materials in Sroup A - Assembly, Group B - Business, Group E -
Educational, Oraup F -Factory-Industrial, Group M - Mercantile,
and Group R - RBaidential, which in aggregate do not exceed
one--third of the mayor occupancy floor area in which they are
located.
TABLE 403.1-AMEND AB FOLLOWB~
OCCUPANCY REPARATION REQUIREMENT8
Large Fl,aaembly-------
Srnall Assembly-------
Businasa-------------
Educational ---------
Fartary-Industrial --
Hazardous (Note 1) --
Institutional -------
Mercantile -_______-_
Reaider~tial _________________
~ Storage (Note 1) ---_________
Rutomobile Parking Structures
1. If material being stored is hazardous in
Section 408 and creates more of a hazard than
- 4 Hour
- 2 hour
- 1 hour
- 2 hour
- 2 hour
- 4 hour
- 2 hour
- 1 hour
- 1 hour
- 2 hour
- 2 hour
accordance with
the display, the
fire resistance separation shall be increased to 4 hours.
403.3-BEPARA7YON BEYWEEN TOWNHOUSES - SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOWINO~
Each townhouse shall be considered a avparate building and shall
be separated from ad,~oining townhouses by the use of separate
exterior walls meeting there r•equirementa of Table 600 for zero
clearance from property linen as required for the type of
construction, or by a party wall, or when not more than three
stories in height, rosy be separated by a single wall meeting the
fallowing r•equir•ementst
1. Such wall shall provide not leas than a 2-hour fire
r•esiatanee rating. Plumbing, piping, duet a, electrical or other
bill lding services shall not be installed within or through the
2-hr_,ur wall.
2. Such wall shall be continuous from the foundation to ttre
~ander•aide of the roof sheathing. Tha roof sheathing shall be of
nonrarnbustible material or exterior grade fire retardant
treated wood, or one layer of 5/8 in Type X gypsum wallboard
attached to the underside of the roof decking, far not less
than a 4 ft, width on each aide of such wall.
3. Each dwelling unit sharing such wall shall be designed and
cons.tr•ucted to maintain its structural integrity independent of
tt~e unit on the apposite aide of the wall.
EXCEPTIONt Said wall may be penetrated by roof and floor
structural rnernbars provided that the fire resistance rating
and the structural integrity of the wall is maintained.
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406-EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCY - GROUP E
406.2-SPECIAL PROTECTIVE REQUIREMENTS
406.2.1 - ADD SUSSECTION~
The following references to other protective requirements, as set
forth ire this Code, shall apply 'to all areas classified as Group
E accuparrcies.
1. Every heating appliance which produces an unprotected open
flame shall be prohibited.
2. Where permanent rnation picture projectors using cellulose
nitrate film are installed, booths shall be provided, as set
forth in 404.11.
3. Rooms used 'for day care nurseries, kindarparten yr first
grade pupils shall not be located above or below the floor of
exit discharge. Roams used for second grade pupils shall not be
located mare than one story above the floor of exit discharge.
4. Rules and regulations governing child care facilities in
Palm beach County, Florida, adopted pursuant to Chapter 59-
1698, Special Acts, Lawa of Florida ag amended by Chapter 77-
620, Special Acts, Laws of Florida, with an effective date of
November 1, 1984.
411-REF3IDENTIAL OCCUPANCY - GROUP R
411.1-SCOPE - RDD SECTION
411.1.3 See Section 506 for building more than four ataries in
height.
CHAPTER O
SPECIAL OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS
506-BpECIAL PkOVISIONS FOR GROUP B ANO CiROUp R HIGH RISE
BU I l.D I N09
506.1-SCOPE
506.1.1 - SUBSTITUYE THE FOLLOWINOt The requiramerrts of 6ectian
506 shall apply to all buildings more than 4 stories or 50 ft in
helgtrt. Such building shall be provided with an approved
autnrnatic sprinkler ayctem.
506.2-SMOKE DETECTION BYSTEM6
506.2.1 -ADD SUBSECTION At least one approved smoke detector
suitable far the intended use shall be installed inr
1. Every rnechanlcal equipment, electrical, transformer,
telephone equipment, elevator machine or similar ronrn.
2. In every elevator lobby.
3. Ir, the main return and exhaust air plenum of each air
conditioning aystern serving morn than one story and located in
a serviceable area downstream of the last duct inlet.
4. Eartr connection to a vertical duct or riser serving two or
more stories from return air ducts or plenums or heating, and
air conditioning system, except that in Group R occupancies, an
srnake detector maybe used in each return air riser carrying eat
more than 5000 cfm. and serving not more than 10 air• inlet
openings.
5. See also 903.2 for smoke and fire detection systerna.
506.9-RRERB OF REFUGE (C0MPARTMEN7ATI0N) ALTERNATE - DELETE
606.11--A1.7ERNA7E$ PERMITTED - AMEND AS FOLLOWSt
When a complete approved automatic sprinkler system complying
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with 506.10 is provided, the following modifications of Coda
requirements are acceptablef
1. Fixed tempered glass may be used in lieu of operable panels
for smoke control purposes.
2. The manually operated fire wlarm system required in the
compartmented buildings is not required.
3. Spandrel walls, eyebrows and rompartrnentation are not
required, however fire rasiatanca of the floors and ,juncture of
exterior walls with each floor must be maintained.
4. 5nrokeproof enclosures may be omitted provided all required
stairways are equipped with a dampered relief opening or an
exhaust fan at the top and supplied mechanically with
sufficient air to a minimum of 2500 cu. ft. per minute through
the relief opening while maintaining a minimum positive
pr•essur-e of O. 15 and a maximum of 0.50-in. water column
relative to atmospheric pressure with all doors closed.
Hctivatic•n of the mechanical equiprnant shall be in accordance
with 1104.5.9.7.
5. Tire required fire resistance rating of vertical shafts
other- than stairway enclosures and elevator hoistways may he
reduced to 1-hear when sprinklers are installed within the
shafts at alternate floors.
6. In Type I conctruction the fire rasiatanca of partitic•na,
columns, trusses, girders, beams and floors may be reduced by
1•-hours, but no component ar assembly shall be lass than 1-hear.
508-RCCE88IBIL.ITV FOR THE PHYBICRLLY HANDICAPPED - SUBSTITUTE THE
FOLLOWINO~
Puildinga and structures shall be made accessible to the
physically handicapped in accordance with Chapter SS3, Part V,
Flc•rida fit al;ute as amended and 8ectiarr 508.1.
5011.1-Ft!_UUYREO NUMBER OF ACCE88IBLE ELEMEN78 AND FACILY71E8
Where parking spaces and loading zones are provided, the number
to be reserved for the handicapped shall be set forth in TABLE-~
508.2 1'RRf<ING BPACEB AND PA88ENOER LORDING ZONES FOR HANDICAPPED.
TABLE 508.E
pRRKYNO BPACEB AND PASSENGER LOADING ZONES FOR
HANDICAPPED
Total tlpacsr or Zones Required Number to be
Reserved for Handicapped
up to 25 ~ 1
26 to SU 2
51 to 75 3
76 to 100 4
101 to 350 5
151 to 200 6
201 to 300 7
301 to 400 8
401 to 500 9
501 to 1000 2% of 7ota1
avers 1000 20 Plus 1 Fur Each 100 Over• 1000
CHAPTER 7
FIRE PROTECTION REOUIREMENTB
703-PROTECTION OF WRLL OPENINGS
703.3-PROTECTION OF OPENINGS IN INTERIOR WALLS
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703.3.4 - SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOWING
Fire dampers are not required under the following conditional
1. In buildings which da not require protected floor openings.
2. In duct syatema serving only ono floor and used only for
exhaust of air to the outside and not penetrating a wall or
partition having a required fire resistance rating of 2 hours
or rnore or passing entirely through the enclosure for a
vertical shaft.
3. Where branch ducts connect to return risers in which the
air flow is upward and aubducts at least 22-in long are carried
up inside the riser at each inlet.
4. See Standard Mechanical Code, 510 for additional exceptions.
706-RODE COVERINGS.
706,1-•tlENERAI. - SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOWING
Roof coverings shall be divided into the classes defined below,
whose use within the Fire District shall be governed by the
reyuirerner~ta of 302.2.4. .All Clwss R, 8 and C roof coverings
shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E lOB. In addition, fire
retardant treated woad roof coverirrga shall be tested in with
RSTM D 2898. All roof coverings shall be installed in accordance
with tine Palrn Beach County-wide Standard for the Installation of
Roof Covarinps and other approved nationally recognized standards.
711-OUTTEkB AND LERDERB
Gutters and leaders placed on the outside of buildings other than
one or two-family dwellings, private garages, or buildings of
type VI conatructian, shall be of nancornbustible material. See
1406 for parapet wall relief opening requirements and See the
Standard Plumbing Cods for the sizing of interior leaders ar~d
downspouts.
CHAPTER 9
SPRINKLERS, STANDPIPES AND ALARM SYSTEMS
901-SPRINKLERS
901.6-ORRAOES - SU887ITUTE 7FiE FOLLOWINOt
Approved automatic sprinkler syatema shall be provided in the
following garagesr
1. Enclosed parking garages more than 4 stories or 50-ft in
height or exceeding 10,000 aq ft per floor.
2. Repair garages 2 stories or more high, and exceeding
10,000 sq ft in a single floor area located below another
occupancy.
3. One stcn^y repair garages exceeding 15,000 sq ft.
4. Basement or subbasement garages 5000 sq ft in area or repair
garages in a cellar exceeding 2500 sq ft.
5. Garages used for the storage of commercial trucks and having
an area exceeding 5000 sq ft.
6. Aus garages when used as passenger terminals for 4 or
rnore buses or when used for bus storage ar loading of 4 or
rnore buses.
901.7--OYIiER OCCUPANCY SPRINKLER REQUIREMENTS
901.7.2-GROUP I RESTRAINED - DELETE
901.7.3 Or•oup A - Larpe Assembly Occupancy
901.7.3.2.1-Group A Small Assembly Occupancy - ADD SECTION
Rn approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in all
small assembly occupancies having a capacity of 300 persons ar
rnore, except churches, based on the minimum occupancy content in
TADLE--1105.1. MINIMUM OCCUPANT CONTENT.
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CHAPTER !O
FIRE RESISTANCE STANDARD FOR MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION
1004-CRLCULATED FIRE RESISTANCE - ADD BECTION~
1004.1 Rppendix "P" is hereby made part of thla code together
with the modification contained herein.
1004.1.2-TABLE P-3108.24 - SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOWINOt
TABLE P - 3108. 2A
TIME AHSIONED TO WALLBOARD MEMBRANE81~2
DESCRIp7ION OF FINISH
1/2 in, fiberboard
3/8 in. plywood bonded with exterior glue
15/32 in. plywood bonded with exterior glue
19/32 in. plywood bonded with exterior plus
3/8 in. gypsum wallboard
1/2 in, gypsum wallboard
5/8 in. gypsum wallboard
1/2 in. type X gypaurn wallboard
5/8 in. type X gypaurn wallboard
double 3/8 in. gypsum wallboard
1/2 + 3/8 in, gypaurn wallboard
double 1/2 in. gypsum wallboard
s
5
10
15
10
15
30
25
40
2B
35
40
1. 7heae values apply only when framing members are spaced 16 in nc.
2. On wood frarned walls, gypsum membrane board shall be installed
with the long dimension parallel to frarninp mernbera withr all
,joints finished.
3. On wood frarned floor/ceiling aacernbliea, gypsum board shall be
installed with the long dimension perpendicular to framinp
rnembera and shall have all ~ointa finished.
1004. 1.3--TAHLE P-3108. 2C - SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOWINOt
TABLE P-3108.2C
MEMHRRNEI ON EXTERIOR FACE OF WOOD STUD WALLS
8hrathinp Paper Exterior Finish
5/8 in.'fRG lumber Lumber siding
5/16 ire. exterior glue Sheathing paper Wond ahinglea & shakes
plywood
1/2 irr. gypsum wallboard 1/4 in plyw.ext.type
5/8 in. gypaurn wallboard 1/4 in hardboard
1/2 in. fiberboard Metal siding Stucco
on metal lath
Maaanry veneer
None
3/8 in. exterior plywood
1. Any combination of aheathirrp, paper and exterior finish listed
may be used.
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TIME IN MINUTES
1004.1.4-TABLE P-3108. 2D - BU88TITUTE THE FOLLOWINO~
TABLE P-330B.8D
-------------------------------------------------------
FLOORINO OR ROOFING OVER WOOD FRAMIN01
Assembly Structural Bubfloor or Finish Flooring or
Members Roof Deck Reroofing
Hardwood or softwood
flooring on building
paper. Resilient
flooring, parquet
Floor Wood 15/32 1n.plywd, floor felted-
or 11/16 in. synthetic-fiber floor
T&0 softwood coverings, carpeting, or
cerarnic file on 3/8 in. -
thick panel-type
underlay. Ceramic tale
on 1 1/4 in. mortar bed.
Roof Wood 15/32 in.plywd. Finish roofing
material with or
or 11/16 in, without insula-
T60 softwood tion.
1. Thies table applies only to wood foist construction but 1s not
applicable to wood trues construction.
CHAPTER 11
MEAN8 OF EORE88
1103-ARRANOEMENT'AND NUMBER OF EXITS
1103.2-MINIMUM NUMBER OF EXITS
1103.2.3.4 -ADD EXCEPTIONS In Group 8 occupancies, one story
only, and having a floor area leas than 2500 sq ft and a travel
distance to an exit not exceeding 60 ft.
EXCEPTIONt Ire storage spaces, such as rninl-warehouses, which
meet all of the following requirement a, overhead doors may be
used in lieu of aide swinging as required in 1114.1.1.
1. Spaces shall have a rnaximum floor area of 200 aq ft.
2. Buildings and grounds are continuously supervised.
3. Space is for dead atorap• only, occupancy of any other
type is not permitted.
1104-8PECIAL EXIT REOUIREMENTB
1104.3-BMOKEPROOF ENCLOSURES
1104.6.9.3 - AMEND A8 FOLLOWB~ The vestibule calling shall be at
least 20 1n higher than the door opening into the vestibule to
serve as a smoke and heat trap and to provide an upward moving
air column. The 20-in height requirement may be reduced
proportionally if the minimum vestibule size described in
1104.5.9.2 is enlarged so as to maintain the same volurne in the
smoke trap area above the door. In any case minimum ceiling
height shall not be less than 7 ft 6 in.
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1106-E%IT ENCLOSURE8
1106.2-E%TERIOR E%ITWAY STAIRS
1106.2.9 -ADD. SECTION All required exterlar exitway stairways
shall be located completely outside the perimeter walls of the
building.
111P-BTAIRWAV CONSTRUCTION
1112.3-TREADS AND RISERS
!!12.3.2 -AMEND AS FOLLOWSr Trsada shall be of uniform width
and risers of uniform height in any stairway between two floors.
1114-DOORS
1114.1-GENERAL
1114.1.1 -AMEND RS FOLLOWB~ Egreaa doors used as an exit door
shall provide a clear opening of not less than 32-in wide and 6
ft B in high. The maximum leaf width of the door shall net exceed
4B in. Egreaa dears used 1n the exit access shall provide a clear
opening of not leas than 29-in wide and 6 ft 8 in high. Egreaa
doors shall be aide swinging type doors requiring a force of not
more than 50 lb applied to the latch stile to fully open the
door.
E%CEPTIONt Doara within a dwelling or dwelling unit need
not be aide swinging type, unless ouch doors open onto common
corridors, common balconies or are required exits.
1114.1.2 -AMEND AS FOLLOWSt Every room or tenant space which is
occupied by mare than 50 people ar 1n which the travel distance
from the moat remote point to the entrance to the exit access
exceeds 75 ft shall have net less than two egress doors located
remote from each other and shall be so arranged and constructed
to provide direct access in separate directions from any point ire
the area served and to minimize the possibility that both may be
blacked by any one fire or other emergency condition. Doors
serving a room having an occupant load of 50 people or more shall
swing in the direction of exit travel. In rooms or tenant spaces
not meeting these conditions, only one egress door is required
and it may awing into the room or tenant apace.
1115-RAMPS
1115.1-GENERAL
1115.1.3 - AMEND A8 FOLLOW8~ Where changes in elevations exist in
access corridors, exits and exit outlets, ramps shall be used
when the difference in elevation is less than 21 in.
1118-E%IT ILLUMINATION AND 820N8
1118.2--E%IT BIONB
1118.2.1 - AMEND AS FOLLOWSr All required exits shall be equipped
with an approved exit sign in all occupancies except individual
dwelling unite.
1121-OURRDRAILS - AMEND AS FOLLOWS
A guardrail is a vertical protective barrier, not leas than 42 1r.
in height. Open guardrails shall have rails or ornamental pattern
such that a sphere, 6 in in diameter cannot pass through any
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opening. p bottom rail or curb shall be provided that will reject
the passage of a sphere 2 in in diameter. Construction of
guardrails shall be adequate in strength, durability and
attachment for its purposes as prar4cribed in Chapter 12.
EXCEPTIONB~
1. Iri Group F -Factory Industrial and Group - 8 Storage
occupancies not accessible to the public, open guardrails shall
hnva intermediate rails or ornamental pattern such that a
sphere 12 in in diameter cannot pass through any opening.
2. Guardrails need not be provided on the loading side of
loading docks.
3. Guardrails within dwelling units shall be not less than 36
in in height.
4. Guardrails on a balcony immediately in front of the first
r•ow of fixed seats and which are not at the end of an aisle may
be 261n in height. Guardrails at the Pront edge of a balcony,
loge or gallery where the aisle terminates shall be 42 in in
height.
5. A guardrail shall net be required at the front of any
stage.
CHAPTER 18
MINIMUM DESIBN LOADS
1203-LIVE LOAD8
3203.6-ROOF LIVE LOADS
1203.6.1 -AMEND AB FOLLOWB~ Thr design roof live loads shall
take into account the effects of occupancy and water but shall
not be less than the minimum roof live loads as set forth in
TABLE-1203.6 MINIMUM RODF LIVE LOAD, as amended.
TABLE 1203.6 - AMEND AS FOLLOWB~
TABLE 1203.6
MINIMUM ROOF LIVE LOAD
(Pounds prr squrrr foot of horizontal pro~retion)
Roof 81opr
Flat or rice leas than 4-in.
per ft
Arch ar dome with rise less than
1/8 of span
Tributary Loadrd Arras !n
8quarr Frrt For Any
Structural Mrmbrr
O to 200 201 to 600 Ovrr 600
30 24 18
Rise 4-in.per ft to less
than 12-in. per ft
Arch or dome with rise 1/8 24 21 18
of span to less than 3/8
of span
Rise 12-in.per ft and greater
Rrch or dome with rise 3/8 18 18 18
of span or greater
Rwnings except cloth covered 3 5 5
Oreenhouses,lath houses and 30 SO 30
agricultural buildings
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CHARTER 13
FOUNDATIONS
1302-FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATIONB
130$.$-BEARING CAPACITY OF BOIL - AMEND A8 FOLLOWSt
130$.2.1 Plain Concrete Masonry or Timber Footings. Footings
shall be so that allow bearing capacity of the soil is net
exceeded. If structural concrete, masonry or timber footings are
used, they shall real on undisturbed or minimum 95% compacted
soil of uniform density and thickness.
1302.2.2 Questionable Boils. Where the bearing capacity of the
soil is not definitely known ar !s in question, the Building
Official may require teats or other adequate proof as to the
perrniasible safe bearing capacity at that particular location.
Examinations of aubaoil conditions shall be made !n accordance
with this cection 1302.2.8 at the expense of the owner.
1302.2.8 Boil Tests. All coil testa as required in 1302.2.2
shall be made in accordance with this section. Tests shall be
cer•tlfied by an engineer so registered in the State of Florida.
The certification shall bear the signature and seal of the
engineer certifying the teat.
1302.$.8.1 All test shall be substantiated by data which is in
accordance with A. S. T. M. or A. A. B. H. O. rtandarda and so noted.
130P.2.8.2 All sell testa shall contain the following rninimurn
i n f arrn at i on r
1. Standard 15 ft penetration test to determine basic soil
bearing capacity as required in TABLE-1302.2.9.4 shall be done
in accordance with ASTM-D-1586 or ASTM-D-3441.
2. Soil profiles of the supplemental 10 ft augers as required
in TABLE-1302.2.8.4 MINIMUM FREQUENCY OF SOIL TESTS, in order
to verify uniformity of rnaterials.
3. The minimurn bearing value of the soil.
4. If deleterious material must f muck, silt, trash, etc.> be
removed, the report shall contain detailed specifications for
removal, disposal, classification of new fill material, teat
control for backfilling and any other apeciel requirements as
may be necessary.
5. If piling is recornrnended, it shall be so stated along with
the appropriate piling specifications.
6. Should additional fill be required with in the boundary of
the structure, specifications shall include the proper
clearing, grubbing, placement and compaction of new fill.
1302.2.9.3 Frequency Of Tests. The frequency of teats shall ba
in accordance with TABLE-1302.2.9.3 MINIMUM FREQUENCY OF BOIL TESTB.
TABLE-1302.2.9.3
MINIMUM FREQUENCY OF BOIL TE8T81
TVPE LOT 10 FT AUOER2 !S FT PENETRATION
Reaidentia141aolated 3 12
Residential up to 5 adJacent 4 1 every 3rd3
Residential over 5 ad,~acent5 2 1 every 4th3
All othera6
i. Frequency of tart per lot unless otherwise stated.
2. Located at each corner as rernote as passible frorn each other
and within 4 ft of building line.
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3. Located at the approximate
4. Residential includes 1,2 a
5. Residential developments
frequency to be determined by
6. Testing will be determined
and practice.
center of the structure
nd 3 family dwellings.
rosy test on a site basis with the
the engineer.
by accepted engineering standards
CHAPTER 14
MASONRY CONSTRUCTION
1401-GENERAL
1401.6-WATER 8TOP - ADD BECTIONt
Where exterior hollow masonry units bear on a concrete surface, a
1 1/2 in recess ar other effective water atop, as approved by the
Building Official, shall be provided to prevent water intrusion.
1406-PARAPET WALLS
1406.1-DENERAL
1406.1.4 - AMEND A8 FOLLOWB~
Where required for roof drainage, a scupper shall be placed level
with the roof surface in a wall or parapet. The scupper shall be
located as determined by the slaps and the contributing area of
the r•oaf. The exterior faceing or lining of a scupper rosy be
metal and shall be the same as TABLE-114.3.2 VALLEY AND FLASHING
MRTERIAL of the Palm Beach Countywide Btrndard for the
Installation of Roof Coverings for the particular type of
covering specified for the building. For other type materials
follow rnanufacturaa apecificatians.
1406.1.4.1 A scupper shall be a minimum of 2 sq. in. for each
100 aq. in. of roof area. The minimum dirnenaion of a scupper
shall be 3 in.
1406.1.4.2 When other means of drainage of overflow water is not
provided, overflow scuppers shall be placed in walla or parapets
oat lase than 2 in. nor more than 4 in. above the raof deck and
shall be located as close as practical to required vertical
leaders or downspouts or walls and parapets scuppers. An overflow
scupper shall be a minirnurn of i sq. in. for each 100 sq. in. of
roof area.
1409-MIBCELLRNEOUB DETAILS
1409.2-CHABE8
1409.2.4 -ADD SECTIONS Voids larger than 3 in outside diameter
shall not be permitted in rninirnurn size exterior perimeter beams.
CFiAPYER 17
WOOD CONSTRUCTION
1703-pRUTECTION ADAINBT DECAY AND TERMITES
1703.3 -• AMEND AS FOLLOWSt 8ILL8 AND BLEEPERS IN CONTACT WITH MASONRY.
R11 wood coming in contnct with any concrete or masonry whether
exterior or interior, shall be pressure treatrd or woad of
natural decay resistance.
1703.4-SLEEPERS AND 8ILL8 ON CONCRETE SLABS - DELETE
1703.7-CLERRANCE BETWEEN BIDING AND EARTH - AMEND AS FOLLOWB~
Clearance between wood siding and earth on the exterior of a
building shall be not less than 6 in. R11 siding shall be
installed in accordance with the manufacturers specifications.
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1703.11-RPPROVED PRECONBTRUCTION SOIL TREATMENT - ADD SUB-8ECTION
1703.11.1 Termite treatment of soil under slabs on grade under
structures is required prior to placlnp concrete.
1707-VERTICAL FRAMING
1707.1-EXTERIOR WALL FRAMING - ADD EXCEPTION
Studs in one-and-two story buildings shall be not less than 2 x 4
with the wide face perpendicular to wall. In three-story
buildingar studs in first atary shall be not leas than 3 x 4 or
2 x 6. Studs shall be spaced not mor® than the fallowinpr
Stud Suppartlnp roof Supporting 1 floor Supporting 2 floors
8iz• R tailing only roof R crailinp roof i cr.ilinp
(in.)
------ (in.)
-------'---°---° (in.)
°--° °--_ __-___---- (in.)
-_ _
2X4
24
16 --__-_----°-----
-
3X4 24 24 16
2X5 24 24 -
2X6 24 24 16
EXCEPTIONr 2 x 4 studs in all exterior walla or in any bsarinp
partition shall be spaced not more than 16 in on canter.
1707.2-BRACING OF EXTERIOR STUD WALLS
1707.2.3 -AMEND A8 FOLLOW9r 8haathlnp shall be applied on the
exterior walls oP Type VI buildings.
1708.1-CEILIND JOIST AND RAFTER FRAMING - ADD 8ECTIONB
1708.1.9 Show rafterc in eaves must be extended inside of the
supporting rnembera approximately the awrne distance as the
cantilever extended outward.
1708.1.10 Overhang at gable ends a maximum of 6 in era permitted
without supporting structural members.
1708.4-ROOF SHEATHING
1708.4.1 - AMEND A8 FOLLOWBr All rafters and roof ,jaista shall be
covered with sheathing as follower
• 1. Lurnber~ solid sheathing of wood boards 5/8-in <net) minirnurn
thick, or apace sheathing of wood boards 3/4-in (net) minimum
thick.
2. Plywood applied in accordance with TABLE-1705.1
3. Fiberboard insulating roof deck not less than 1-in nominal
thic{cneas.
4. Particle board shall not be used as roof sheathing.
1708.6-ANCNORADE OF ROOF FRAMING TO MASONRY WALLS - ADD 8ECTION
1708.6.1 All woad roof rnernbera shall be securely fastened to
exterior walls with approved hurricane anchorc or clips.
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TABLE 1706. 6R - AMEND AS FOLLOWSt
TABLE 1706.68-ALLOWABLE SPRN8 FOR PLYWOOD FLOOR AND ROOF
SHEATHING CONTINUOUS OVER TWO OR MORE SPANS AND FACE GRAIN
PERPENDICULAR TO SUPPORTS.
Roof Floor
Maximum Load (psf) Maximum
Span Total Live Bpan
(in) Load Load (in)
Edges
Panel Panel Hloeked
Span Ratlnp Thlckness or other Edges
(in> Support Unbocked
24/0 IS/32,1/2 24 24 60 45 0
5
32/16 15/32 5/8 32 28 55
3 35
3 16
5 6
40/20 19/32,7/8 40 32 40 35 20
48/24 23/32,7/8 48 36 403 353 24
1. There values apply for Structural I and II,C-D Sheathing and
C-C grades only. Spans shell bs 1lrnited to values shown because
of possible effect of concentrated loads. Edges may be blocked
with lumber ar other wpproved type of edge support.
2. Span Rating appears on all panels in construction grades
listed iP~ footnote ).
3. For roof live load of 40 psf or total load of 55 psf,
decrease spans by 13X or use panel with next greater Span Rating.
4. Plywood edges shall have approved tar~gue and groove ,jainta or
shall be supported with blocking, unless 1/4 in minimum thickness
underlayrnent or 1 1/2 in approved cellular or lightweight
concrete is installed, or finished floor is 25/32 in wood strip.
Allowable unifarrn load based on deflection of 1/360 of span is
165 psf.
5. May by 24 in if 25/32 in wood strip flooring is installed at
right angles to ,joists.
6. Far ,joints spaced 24 in o. c. plywood aheathinp with Span
Ratings numbers 40/20 or greater can be used for subfloors when
supporting 1 1/2 in lightweight concrete.
7. In no case shall any roof sheathing be less than 32/16 -
15/32 in. plywood in spans 16 in or more an center. Blocking or
clips are required for leas than 19/32 in thick plywood
aheathinp.
CHAPTER 28
RLUMINUM CON8TRUCTION
DELETE AND SUBSTITUTE
2801-GENERAL
The quality, design, fabrication and erection of aluminum used
structurally in buildings ar structures shall conform to good
engineering practice, the provisions of this chapter and other
applicable requirements of this code.
2801.1 PERMITS
A permit shall be obtained for all aluminum structures and
buildings. Rlana and apecificatlons necessary to determine the
lacatlon, methods of attachment, materials, power meter location
and electrical feed drop shall be submitted with the permit
application. All plena and specifications shall be prepared and
signed and sealed by a Florida Registered Engineer unless product
approval hen been recarnmended as provided for in Section 102.6,
Rlternate Methods and Materials.
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2802 STRUCTURAL RLUMINUM CONSTRUCTION
The design, fabrication and assembly of structural aluminum far
buildings or structures shall conform to Specifications for
Rluminurn Structures, Alurnlnum Construction Manual, Section 1, of
the Aluminum Association. The use of alunrinurn alloys not listed
in the Manual shall be permitted provided their standard of
performance is not less than those required in the Manual and the
performance is substantiated to the satisfaction of the Building
Official. All structural design shall be 1n accordance with
Chapter 12 of the Standard Building Code, as amended.
2802.1 All design will be aubJect to the following special
provi a i c•na r
1. Sheet metal acrewa may be used only for connections of
secondary rnentbers. All primary rnembera will 6e connected with
bolt a, pop rivets ar other positive connectors.
2. Sheet metal acrewa may be utilized only in shear. Rny
connectors in tension shall be bolted or secured with positive
connectors.
3. All connector devices shall be rated by load testing by an
approved testing laboratory or as listed in the manufacturers
certified published data.
4. Prefabricated wall and roof panels shall comply with all the
provisions of Chapter 25 oP this code.
5. All Solid roof systems shell be designed for a mir~irnum 30
psf live load.
6. All buildings and structures shall be designed to resist
uplift. In the case of placement on existing slabs and
foundations, sufficient information and calculatiorra shall be
provided by the design engineer to verify the ability of the
slab or foundation to resist uplift leads.
7. Cables are not permissible as required structural support a.
8. Connections to existing walls and/or roofing syaterns shall
be supported by specific calculations for each cane to verify
the ability of the existing building ar structure to support
the additional load. R minimum 2 in nominal wood fascia or
sub-fascia properly anchored to the supporting structure shall
be required to support an aluntinunt building or structure when
connecting to a wood roof aystern.
9. All exterior screen walla shall be set back a minimum of 2
in from the edge of the support slab.
10. Foundations shall be designed in accordance with Chapter 1'3
of the Standard Building Code, as amended.
CHAPTER 30
REFERENCED STANDARDS
3001-Referrncrd Standards - AMEND A8 FOLLOWS
Standard Designation
GR Fire Resistance Design Manual,
S1 Edition
Section
3003.1.2, Rpp. B, E
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APPENDIX 3
MINIMUM STRUCTURAL REOUIREMENT8 FOR
ONE RND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS
CHAPTER 3.1
ADMINISTRATION
3.101-TITLE AND SCOPE
3.101.1-TITLE
Provisions in the following Chapters shall constitute and be know
and may be cited as the MINIMUM 8TRUCTURAL REOUIREMENTB FOR ONE
RND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS as recommended by the Building Code
Advisory Board of Palm Beach County, Florida, hereinafter
referred to as "this Appendix".
3.101.E-PURPOSE
The purpose of this Rppendix is to provide minimum standards far
the protection of life, limb, health, property, environment and
far the safety and welfare of the consumer, general public and
the owners and occupants of residential buildings regulated by
this Rppendix.
3.101.3-SCOPE
The previsions of this Appendix apply to the construction,
prefabrication, alteration, repair, use, occupancy and
maintenance of detached one or two family dwellings not more than
two atoriec in height, and their accessory structures.
Compliance with the requirements of this Rppendix rosy be
considered as prima facie evidence of carnpliance with the
Standard Building Code.
3.101.4-MINIMUM REtlUIREMENTB
3.101.4.1 DE8I8NER. The minimum raquirernents of this Appendix
may be waived when the structure is 'designed by a Florida
registered architect or engineer, or when an approved engineered
aystern far vertical and horizontal support is used, sub,fect to
review for code compliance by the Building Official.
3.101.4.2 MINIMUM LOAD. Thies Appendix 1s based on a rninirnurn
connection uplift load of 8S5 lbs. for members spacing of 24 1r..
o. c. and 570 lbs. far members spaced 16 in. o. c.
3.101.4.3 OTHER REOUIREMENTB. It is not the intent of this
Appendix to waive any minirnurn requirernenta of the Standard
Building Code that are oat mentioned herein.
CHAPTER 3.2
FOUNDATIONS
3.201-GENERAL
3.201.1-APPLICATION
The provisions of this Chapter shall control the design and
construction of the foundation and foundation spaces. Conformity
to the specifications herein ar the use of other materials or
rnethoda of construction accomplishing the purposes intended by
this Rppendix and checked for code carnpliance by the Building
Official shall be accepted as complying with this Appendix.
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3.P02-MATERIALS
3.202.1-STRNDARDB
Conformity with the applicable standards specified !n Chapter 30
of the Standard Building Code shall ba evidence that the
rnateriala for foundationsr faotingar and foundation walls as set
forth in this Chapter are reasonably safe to persons and
property.
3.203-FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATION WALLS
3.203.1 DESIGN. All exterior wailer bearing wailer columns and
piers shall be supported on continuous solid masonry or concrete
footingar or other approved structural systems which shall be of
sufficient design to support safely the loads unposed as
determined from the character of the soil. Minimum sizes for
concrete footings shall be ea sat forth in TABLE-3.201 MINIMUM
ALLOWRBLE DIMENSIONS FOR CONCRETE FOUNDATION WALL8 AND FOOTINGS.
TABLE 3.E01
MINIMUM RLLOWABLE DIMENSIONS FOR CONCRETE
FOUNDATION WALL8 AND FOOTINGS
CDNTINUOUB FODTINOS MIN STEEL
WALLS DEPTH
THICKNESS BOTTOM HEIGHT EXISTING 3"
WIDTH GRADE TO CLEAR
FOOTING STEEL
80TTOM TO
GROUND
FRAME 2 STORY 8" 18" 10" 12" 3-NO. 41
FRAME 1 STORY 8"2 16" 8" 12" 2-NO, 4
MASONRY 2 STORY 8"3 20" 10" 12" 3-NO. 51
MASONRY 1 STORY 8"3 18" 10" 12" 3-N0. 41
1. One red in top of footing.
2. 6 in iP of reinforced concrete.
3. ]2 in to provide ledge for ,foist bearing where other than slab
floors on grade are used.
Where exterior rnanolithic foundations are usedr they shall be a
minimum of 14 in. deep frarn the top of the slab to the bottom of
the faotinp and a rninirnurn outside finish grade of 6 in. above the
bottarn of the foundation shall be required. For interior
monolithic faatingr see TABLE-3.201.
The above rninirnum sizes apply for soil bearing values of 1700
pounds per square fast or greater. For lesser soil bearing
values or for excessive building loader the foundatiana shall be
properly designed to suit the particular conditions. Far
buildings over one story highr the minimum footing thickness
under isolated piers and columns or pasts shall be 12 in.
NOTES See Section 1302 Standard Building Coder as amended far
soil teat requirements.
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3.203.2-CONSTRUCTION
Footings shall be level or shall ba stepped so that both top ar~d
bottom of ouch faotinga are level.
3.203.2.1 R11 footings shall be formed unless this requirement
is waived by the Huildinp Official.
3.203.2.2 R11 exterior Pootinga except monolithic foundations
shall be at least 4 ire. wider on each side than the wall resting
on the footing.
3.203.2.3 Postings shall be doweled to existing footing when
adding to an exiatinp structure.
3.204-FOUNDATION WALLS
3.204.1-DEBION
The minimum allowable design of foundation walla shall be as in
TABLE-3.201 MINIMUM ALLOWABLE DIMENSIONS FOR CONCRETE FOUNDATION
WALLS RND FOOTINGS.
CHAPTER 3.3
CONCRETE BLAHS
3.301.1-TERMITE PROTECTION
Termite treatment of soil under slabs on grade under structures
!a required prior to placing concrete.
3.301.2-SIZE
Except for sidewalks or walkways, slabs on ground or fill shall
be a minimum of 3 1/2 in thick and must ba reinforced with a
rninirnum of 6 x 6 - 30 x 10 t6 x 6 - W1.4 x W1.4> welded wire
mesh, lapped eight 8 in, or its equivalent in reinforcement.
CHAPTER 3.4
WALL CONSTRUCTION
3.401-GENERAL
3.401.1-APPLICATION
The prc•visior,a of this Chapter shall control the design and
construction of lead bearing and exterior walla end partitions
for all buildings. Canforrnity with the applicable grading,
material, teat, construction and design standards specified in
this Chapter and Chapter 30 of the Standard Building Code shall
be evidence that walls and partitions are rea$onably safe to
persona and property. The use of other materials c•r rnethoda c•f
construction accomplishing the purposes intended by this Appendix
and checked for code compliance by the Building Official shall be
accepted as complying with this Appendix.
3.402-MASONRY CONSTRUCTION
The rn nirnurn
shall be eight 8 1n.
EXCEPTIONr 4 in black walls may be used 1f the 4 in wall is a
maximum of 5 ft in length unless reinforced.
NOTE( For other type walla, see TABLE-3.201 MINIMUM ALLOWABLE
DIMENSIONS FOR FOUNDATION WALL8 RND FOOTINDS, for thickness.
3.402.1-THICKNESS
i thickness of exterior walls of hollow masonry unite
3.402.2-WALL SUPPORT
Masonry wallc (including walls of plain concrete) shall be
supported at such intervalc that the wall panel within the
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vertical and horizontal supports shall not exceed 256 aquar•e feet
in area, provided, however. that for solid masonry walla the
distance between vertical supports shall in no case exceed 20 ft,
and for hollow walla of masonry ar walla of hollow masonry unite
such distance shall not exceed 16 ft.
Such vertical and horizontal support shall ba obtained by
reinforced concrete colurnns at all corners and at intervals as
specified above, and by reinforced concrete tie bearns below each
tier of floor or ceiling foists and on top of all walls to form a
coping.
3.402.3-COLUMNS
Reinforced concrete columns shall be not less than 8 x 12 in and
have not leas than 4 5/8 in reinforcing rode with 1/4 in ties
spaced 12 in apart.
R11 colurnn reinforcing steel shall extend into tie bearns and
footings a minimum of 24 diameters or shall have connections
designed to develop the full strength of the column reinforcing
steel.
A column aliall be required ad,facent to any corner opening
exceeding 4 ft in width, and adjacent to one aide of any wall
opening exceeding 9 ft in width.
3.402.3.1 EXCEPTION FOR-ONE STORY BUILDINGS. The reinforced
concrete columns shall not be leas than B x 12 in and have not
leas than 2 5/8 in reinforcing rods securely positioned by means
of metal ties or spacers.
3.402.3.1.1 In one story buildings only, 8 x 16 in concrete
filled colurnn block with 2 5/B in reinforcing rods securely
positioned by rneana of wire ties top and bottom may be used in
lieu of fanned and poured concrete columns.
3.402.3.1.2 The earner columns may be omitted.
3.402.3.1.3 Calumny in load bearing walls shall be located not
further than 6 ft from corners and thereafter at spacing
specified 1n Section 3.402.2.
3.402.3.1.4 For non-load bearing exterior walls in one story
buildings, colurnns are not required provided the wall panel
within the closest vertical and horizontal supports ~ shall not
exceed 256 ft square in area.
3.402.3.1.5 When using filled building blocks for calurnna, the
black shall be thoroughly wet down irnmadiately prior to pouring.
Pea-rock aggregate containing maximum rock size of 3/8 in or pump
mix concrete roust be used, with the minimum concrete strength of
2,500 pounds per square in at 28 days. All filled building
blocks must be thoroughly rodded when being poured to prevent
voids in the pour. The outside of the bottom block of all
columns rnuat be broken out prior to pouring to facilitate clean
out, wire tying and inspection.
3.402.4-BEAMS
3.402.4.1 Reinforced concrete tlebearna shall not be arnaller
than 8 x 12 in, and have not less than 4 5/8 in rods, 2 at the
top and 2 at the bottom. Minlmurn lap of steel shall be 30
diameters.
3.402.4.2 Continuity shall be provided at corners by banding 2
outside bare around the corner 18 in ar by
adding 2 bent bare which extend 18 in each way from the corners.
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3.402.4.3 Tie beam reinforcing steel shall be doweled into the
existing when adding to an existing structure.
3.402.4.4 Reinforced concrete coping beams on walla up to 4 ft
high shall not be leas than 6 in thick and net less than 48
square in in cross section and shall have not lase than 2 1/2
in reinforcing rode. Buch bearns shall be anchored to the tie
beam irnrnediately underneath with reinforced concrete colurnna not
smaller than A x 12 in having rrot leas than 4 1/2 in reinforcing
rode and placed one column over each column, supporting the tie
beam. Coping beams shall be installed along the top of the rakes
of gables.
3.402.4.6 Vaida or chases larger than 3 in inside diameter
shall not ba permitted in minirnurn size exterior perimeter bearns.
3.40P.6-WATER SYOP
Where exterior hollow rnasorrry units bear on a concrete surface, a
1 1/2 in rece$s or another effective water atop, as approved by
the Building Official shall be provided to prevent water
intrusion.
3.403-WOOD
3.403.1-GENERAL
3.403.1.1 The requirements of thin Section are based on the
wall being used in a rectangular prismatic structure a maximum of
two story or twenty flue feet in height. The horizontal
cornponer~t of roof wind loads and that portion of the wall wind
load r•esiated by each wall shall be carried to the foundation by
the roof diaphragm action and intersecting shear walla or by
other recognized and accepted means. Rllowable shear values for
plywood, particleboard and pypaum board diaphraprns can be found
in Chapters 17 and 18 of the Standard Building Code, ac amended.
3. 403. l.2 The roof is a symmetrical double eloped roof with a
roof span that may vary frarn 14 to 40 feet with a maximum
overhang of 4 ft. The roof elope may vary from 2112 to lOr12.
The truss/rafter spacing shall not exceed 24 in.
3.403.1.3 The actual weight of the roof system shall equal or
exceed 9 psf. The ceiling may be included provided it is
supported by the roof system.
3.403.1.4 All load bearing lumber, plywood and particle board
shall canforrn to•applicable standards or grading rules and shall
be so identified by the grade mark or certificate of inspection
issued by an approved grading ar inspection bureau or agency.
The grade mark for such load bearing lumber shall provide
adequate information to determine the "f" and "E" values.
.Approved end ,joined lumber may be used interchangeable with solid
sawn rnernbers of the same species and grade..
3.403.2-LIMITATIONS
3.403.2.1 These requirements apply only to 1 and 2 story one
and two family dwellings. Unusual structural conditions may
require an architect or engineer to design.
3.403.2.2 All sill plate, stud and top plate lumber shall be
No. 3 Southern Pine Surface Dry Moisture Content maximum 19% or
other apeciea equal in design values.
3.403.2.3 All woad corning into contact with interior or
exterior masonry or concrete Shall be pressure treated or of an
approved wood of natural decay reaiatance.
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3.403.2.4 Double top plates are required and they rnust 6e
,joined together to act as one top plate 3 in. thick.
3.403.2.3 All anchor/connectors used shall be recomrnended for
approval by the Southern Puilding Code Congress, Tnt.
3.403.2.6 The nail slzea specified in this Code are based on
the special Haile recornrnended by the anchor/cormector
manufacturers that -have been recomrnended for approval by the
Southern Nuilding Code Congress, Int.
3.403.3-WALL UBINO 2 X 4 NOMINAL DIMENBION WODD MEMBERS
All wood shall have nominal 2 x 4 dimensions minimum. This wall
may only be used in nominal 8 ft. high walls, maxirnum.
3.403.3.1 SILL PLATE The concrete foundation shall be finished
to provide a true and even bearing surface for the sill plate.
Sill anchors shall be placed at ewch stud and shall be a minimurn
18 gauge thick galvanized steel and be ernbedded in the concrete
foundation 4 in. with a hook on the end. The anchor shall be
fastened to the sill or to the stud with a minirnurn of 4 - 8d
Haile placed as recommended by the anchor manufacturer.
3.403.3.2 STUDS 2 x 4 etude shall be placed a maxirnum 16 in. an
center.
3.403.3.2.1 Studs shall be a
gauge galvanized steel anchors
in each wood mernber) or 4 8d
Haile placed as recarnrnended by
EXCEPTIONS These anchors
foundation anchors required
the stud.
btached to the sill plate with 2 20
fastened with a minirnurn of 8-6d (4
(2 in each woad member) galvanized
anchor manufacturer.
are Hat required when the sill to
by Section 3.403.3.1 •re fastened to
3.403.3.2.2 5tuda shall be attached to the double top plate
with 2 20 gauge galvanized ateei anchors fastened with a minirnurn
of 8-6d (4 in each wood mernber) or 4 - Bd (2 in each wood member)
galvanized Haile placed as recarnrnended by the anchor
manufacturer.
3.403.3.2.3 Alternate Studs shall be attached to the double top
plate with an 78 gauge x 1 1/8 in wide galvanized steel strap
faater~ed with a minimurn 4 iOd galvanized steel Haile in each
mernber.
EXCEPTIONt These anchors are not required in one story
construction when the truss/rafters are paaitioned over the
studs, and anchored as required by Section 3.°SO1.P.2.7.1. and in
two story construction when the first and second story studs
are vertically aligned and anchored as required by Section
3.403. 6. 3. 1.
3.403.4-WALL USING 2 X 6 NOMINAL DIMENSION WODD MEMHERB
All wood shall have nominal 2 x 6 dimensions minimum. This wall
may be used in a nominal 70 ft, high wall, maxirnum.
3.403.4.1-SILL PLATE
3.403.4.1.1 Anchors Concrete foundation shall be finished to
provide a true ar~d even bearing surface far the sill plate. 8i11
anchors shall be placed at each stud, and shall ba a minimum 18
gauge thick galvanized steel metal and be ernbedded in the
concrete foundation 4 in, with a hook. The anchors shall be
fastened to the sill or to the stud with a rnlnimurn of 4 iOd
galvanized nails and placed as recommended by the anchor
manufacturer.
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3.403.4.1.2 Alternate Anchor Bolt Connection
Nut - steel nut shall be supplied to fit bolt by bolt
nranufact urer.
3.403.4.1.2.1 Material Specifications
Bolt - nominal 1/2 in diameter steel A307.
Washer - steel A36, 3 in x 3 in x 1/4 plate with 9/16 in
centered hole.
3.403.4.1.2.2 General Application Bolts shall be placed a
maximum of 28 in an center. The maximum hale diameter in the
sill plate shall be 5/8 in. When splices are necessary in the
sill plate, a bolt shall be placed a maximum of 6 in from each
side of the splice and also between the splice and the adjacent
stud. A bolt shall be placed a maximum of 12 in from each
corner, each offset wall and from each aide of a doorway.
3.403.4.1.2.3 Foundation Wall Application Rnchor bolts, material
specifications as in Section 3.403.4.1.2.1, 28 in o. c. shall be
anchored to the cap beam in the following mannerr
Anchor belts shall be embedded in a cap beat
depth of 8 in with a minimum oP 1 No 7
reinforclnp rods. The cap beam shall then
more than 4 ft on center with a minimum
extending from the footlnp to the cap beam
filled with concrete or grout,
n tl
or
ba
of
in
iat has a rninirnurn
2 No 5 steal
anchored at not
1 No 5 dowel
a cell solidly
3.403.4.2 STUDS 2 x 6 studs shall be placed a maximum 24 in or.
center.
3.403.4.2.1 Stud• shall be attached to the sill plate with 2 20
gauge galvanized steel anchors fastened with a rninirnurn 8 6d (4
in each wood member) galvanized Hall placed as recommended by
anchor rnanufecturer.
EXCEPTIONS Theca anchors are not required when the sill to
foundation anchors required by Section 403.4.1.1 are fastened
to the stud.
3. 403. 4. 2.P Studs shall be attached to the double top plate with
2 20 gauge galvanized steel anchors fastened with a rninirnurn 8
6d (4 in each wood member) galvanized nails placed as recommended
by the anchor rnanufecturer.
3.403.4.2.3 Alternate Studs shall be attached to the double top
plate with a 18 gauge x 1 1/8 in wide galvanized steel strap
fastened with a rninirnurn 4 IOd galvanized steel nails in each member.
EXCEPTIONr These anchors are not required in one story
construction when the truss/rafters are positioned over the
studs, and anchored as required by Section 3.501.2.2.1.1 and
are not required in two story construction when the first and
second atary studs are vertically aligned end anchored as
required by Section 3.403.6.3.1.
3.403.8-OPENINGS
3.403.3.1 GENERAL Openingc in woad stud walls shall be framed
as required in this Section.
Full length stud, tap plate, header, cripple and header studs
shall be fastened to each other in aurh a manner that will enable
them to act together, maintaining vertical alignment and full end
bearing.
3.403.3.2 HEADER Refer to Section 1707.3 in the 1986 arnendrnent
to the Standard building Code far header rnaterlal and size.
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3.403.5.3 FULL LENGTH STUD A stud that is required to be
placed between an opening header and the double top plate.
3.403.3.4 CRIPPLE STUD Cripple stud is the partial stud placed
between an opening header and the double top plate. Intermediate
cripple studs shall be spaced the same as the full height studs.
3.403.5.3 HEADER STUD Header stud is the wood rnernber that
supports each end of an opening header. Header stud size shall
be the same as the cripple stud above it.
3.403.5.6 LORD BEARING EXTERIOR WALL OPENIN08
3.403.5.6.1 Full Length Stud Refer to Section 3.403.3.2 for
anchor to sill and top plates.
3.403.5. 6.P Cripple Stud The end cripple studs that wra over th•
header studs shall be a minirnurn 2 x 4 for a <6 ft opening or a
minimum 4 x 4 for a >6 ft opening. The 4 x 4 may be 2 2 x 4 if
fasteners can ba placed in the center of the 1 1/2 in stud
thickness. Anchor cripple stud to header and double top plate
carne as required far full length stud 8actlan 3.403.3.2.
3.403.5.6.3 Header Btud Header stud size shall be the same as
the cripple stud above it. Anchor header stud at base with
galvanized steel anchors and straps embedded in the concrete
foundation 4 in with a hook. Anchor the top of the header stud
to the double top plate with galvanized steel straps as requlred
by TABLE-3.403 ANCHORS REQUIRED FOR LORD HERRING WALLS.
TABLE^3.403
ANCHORS REOUIRED FOR LDAD BEARING WALLS
HERDER SPAN BABE ANCHDRI
iFTI
0-62 18 ga - 1 1/8 in wide
4-lOd nails in each
strap. Twa straps or
equal are required.
>6-122 18 ga - 1 1/8 in wide
4 - lOd nails in each
strap. Three straps or
equal are required.
>12-162 18 pa - 1 1/B in wide
4 - lOd nails in each
strap. Four straps or
equal are required.
1. All straps/base anchors are to ba
foundatic.n 4 in with a hook at the end.
2. 1 full length stud requlred each aide
TOP RNCHOR STRAP
IB ga - ! 1/18 in wide
4-lOd nails 1n each
strap. Two straps or
equal are required.
18 ga - 1 1/8 in wide
4 - lOd nails in each
strap. Three straps ar
equal are required.
18 ga - 1 1/8 in wide
4 - SOd Haile in each
strap. Four straps or
equal are required.
embedded in the concrete
of the opening.
3.403.5.7 GABLE/HIP WALL EXTERIOR OPENINGS Header span to be a
maximum of 16 ft. This Section applies only to gable walls and
walls supporting hip jacks nut longer then 9 ft.
3.403.3.7.1 Full Length Stud 1 full length stud is required at
each end of the opening header. Bee Section 3.403.3.2 far
connection requirements
3.403.5.7.2 Cripple Stud Cripple studs shall be a 2 x 4 rninirnurn.
Anchor cripple studs as required by Section 3.403.3.2 for full
length studs.
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3.403.3.7.3 Header Stud Header stud shall be one 2 x 4 for net
rnore than a 6 ft opening and shall be 2 2 x 4~s far rnore than a
6 ft opening. Anchor header stud at base with one galvanized
steel strap SB ga. 1 1/8 in wide or equal embedded in the
concrete foundation 4 in with a hook. Fasten the strap to the
stud with 4 lOd nails. Anchor the top of the header stud to the
double top plates with one 18 ga. 1 1/8 wide galvanized steel
strap. Fasten the strap to each rnember with 4 lOd nails.
3.403.6-TWO STORY CONSTRUCTION
3.403.6.1 tlENERRL The first story and the second story walls
must be connected so that the roof and wall wind leads are
carried to the foundation.
3.403.6.2 WOOD DIMENSIONS The wall woad frarning mernber
dimensions shall be determined by the height of the wall as
limited by Section 3.403.3 and 3.403.4.
3.403.6.3 CONNECTYON REgUIREMENTB
3.403.6.3.1 Studs To Stud Aligned Vertically The lower- stud
shall be connected to the upper stud with a 1B gauge x 1 1/8 in
wide galvanized steel strap fastened with a minimum 4 lOd
galvanized steel nails in each stud. The lower and upper flours
studs must be aligned vertically.
galvanized steel nails in each plate.
2. The connections frorn the studs to bottom and top platen
for bath the first and second story studs shall be as required
by Sections 3.403.3.2.2 and 3.403.4.2.2.
3.403.6.3.2 Studs Not Aligned Vertically
1. The second floor bottorn plate shall be connected to the
first flaor top plate with a SB gauge x 1 1/8 in wide
galvanized steal strap fastened with a minimum 4 - SOd
3.403.7-SPACING AND BRACINtl
3.403.7.1 Hracing of extericr stud walls shall be as required
by Section 1707.2 of the Standard Building Code, as amended.
3.403.7.2 Sheathing shall be applied on all exterior wood frame
walls.
3.403.7.3 Clearance between wand siding and earth an the
exterior of a building shall be net less than six 6 in. R11
aiding shall be,inatalled in accordance with the manufacturers
specifications.
CHAPTER 3.5
ROOF CONSTRUCTION
3.501.1-GENERAL
All wood roof rnernbers shall be securely fastened to the exterior
walls with approved anchors. Shaw rafters in save overhangs must
be extended inside of the supporting members approximately the
same distance as the cantilever extends outside and roust be
securely fastened to the rosin roof frarning rnernbera. Overhangs at
gable ends a maximum of 6 in are permitted without supporting
structural rnernbers.
3.$01.2-ANCHORAGE
3.301.2.1-MASDNRV CONSTRUCTION
3.301.2.1.1 Hearing Walls Anchor each trues/rafter at each er~d
with a 1 1/8 in wide, 18 gauge galvanized steel strap. The strap
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shall be embedded in the cancrete beam with a hook. Fasten the
strap to the truss/rafter with a minimum of 2 16d galvanized
nails, bend the straps over the top chord and fastened to the
aide of the top cord with 1 16d galvanized steal nail. The woad
truss/rafter shall be separated from the concrete bearn with a
moisture barrier.
3.301.2.1.1.2 Altrrnat• Top Plat• Bolted
3.301.2.1.1.3 Material Specifications
Bait - Nominal 1/2 in diameter steel A307
Washer - R36 steel, 3 in x 3 in x 1/4 in plate with 9/16 in
centered hole.
Nut - Steel nut shall be supplied to fit the bolt by the ball
manufacturer.
3.301.2.1.1.4 Application The plate shall be constructed of 2
pressure treated 2 x 6's. Boltg shall be placed a maximum of 48
in on center. The maximum bolt hole diameter in the top plate
shall be S/8 in. When splices era necessary in the plate, a bolt
shall be placed a maximum of 6 in from each side of the splice.
A bolt shall be placed a maximum of 12 in from any end of the
plate.
Anchor truss/rafter to the bearn plates per Section 3.301.2.2.1.2
3.301.2.1.2 Oabl• Ends The roof system shall be fastened to the
concrete bearn to resist wind uplift and lateral wind pressures.
R minimum 2 x 4 PT wood plate shall ba bolted to the concrete
beam, 4 ft. on center with 1/2 J bolts ar equal. The plate shall
be positioned on the bearn so that it bears against the inside
face of the battam chord of the gable trues. Nail the bottom
chord to the wood blocking with 16d galvanized steel Haile,
2 x 4 lateral braces Prat runs) laid flat, 8 ft. on canter, shall
be nailed with 2 16d galvanized steel Halls to the tap of the
bottom chord of each oP the 7 trusses that the braces cross or be
fastened to the closest girder truss.
3.301.2.2-WOOD FRAME CON8TRUCTION
3.502.2.2.1 Bearing Walls
3.301.2. 2. !. i. Truss/Rafter Over Stud The rninimurn anchor ahal l
be 1 1/8 in wide, 18 gauge galvanized steel strap. Fasten the
strap to the stud with 4 iOd galvanized steal nails and to the
truss/rafter with 2 16d galvanized steel. nails, bend the strap
ever the top chord and .fasten to the side of the tap chord with 1
16d galvanized steel nail.
3.301.2.2.1.2 Truss/Rafter Not Ovrr Stud The rninimurn anchor
shall ba a 1 1/8 1n wide, 18 gauge galvanized steel strap.
Fasten the strap to the double top plate with 4 lOd Haile and to
the truss/rafter with 4 IOd galvanized steel Haile, bend the
strap over the top chord and fasten to the side of the top chard
with 1 IOd nail.
3.301.2.2.2 Oable Ends A 2 x 4 laid flat shall be nailed to the
top of the tap plate with 16d galvanized nails staggered 4 in on
center. The plate shall be positioned so thwt the edge bears
against the inside face of the bottom chord of the trusa~to the
blocking with 16d galvanized nails. u.n1 Y. e:.\eb
2 x 4 lateral braces (rat runs) laid flat, B ft. an center shall
be nailed with 2 - 16d galvanized nails to the top of the bottom
chord of each of the 7 trusses that the braces cross or be
fastened to the closest girder truss.
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3.301.3-SHEATHING
3.301.3.1 In no case shall plywood roof sheathing be less than
32/16 span rating 18/32 in thick on spans 16 in or more on
center. Blocking or clips are required for less than 19/32 in
thick plywood sheathing.
3.301.3.2 Particle board shall not be used as roof sheathing
3.301.4-ROOF COVERING
Far roof covering requirements sae the Palrn Beach Countywide
Standard for the Installation of Roof Coverings.
3.301.3-ATTACHMENTS TO ROOF SYSTEM
A minimum 2 in nominal wood fascia or sub-fascia properly
anchored to the supporting structure shall be required to support
an aluminum building or structure when connecting to a wood roof
cyst ern.
CHAPTER 3.6
-PORCH CONSTRUCTION
3.601.1-GENERAL
This Chapter is for structural requirements only) all other
sections of this Rppendix shall apply. The requirements of this
6ection are based on roof projection from the supporting house
wall of a maximum of 14 ft. including any overhang.
3.601.2-FOUNDATION
Each post shall
concrete psd with
A nominal 4 in
constructed with a
of the poet pads.
No 4 rebar contanw
be supported by a 30 in x 30 in x 12 in deep
No 4 rebara placed at 6 in on center each way.
monolithic concrete floor slab shall be
8 in x 12 in thickened edge bearing on the top
The thickened edge of the slab shall contain 1
qua.
3.601.3-POSTS/COLUMNS
Support pasts/calurnna shall be a minimum 3 in structural steel ar
aluminum or 4 in x 4 in No. 3 Southern Pine Surface Dry Moisture
Content maxlrnurn 19% ar ether lumber species equal in design
values. The support poste/columns shall be placed at all earners
and at a maximum of 10 ft. on center under any load bearing
beams.
3.601.4-BEAMS
The lead bearing beam shall be a minimum 4 in x 30 in wand beam
or equal of No. 3 Southern Pine SF MC 19% or other lumber species
equal in design values. Load bearing beams of ether rnateriala
shall be designed by a Florida Registered Engineer.
3.601.3-RAFTERS
Wc.oden roof rafters shall be sized as required by Chapter 17 of
the Standard Building Code, as amended.
3.601.6-CONNECTIONS/ATTACHMENTS
3.601.6.1 RAFTERS The roof rafter6 shall be attached to the
house wall as is required in Chapter 3 of this Appendix for roof
trucaes/rafters.
3.601.6.2 POBTB/COLUMNS The post/column shall be anchored at
the base with minimum 12 ga past anchor embedded in the concrete
foundation a minimum of 6 in with 2 i/2 in bolts though the
pact /co 1 urnn.
EXCEPTIONS R metal poet rosy be embedded in the concrete
foundation pad with 1 12 in long 1/2 in red through the goat
into the concrete. The past/column cap anchor connector shall be
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a minimum 12 pa with 2 1/2 in bolts through both the paBt/column
and the beam.
EXCEPTIONS Far metal posts the cap anchor rosy be welded to
the top of the past/column. All connectors shall be rated for
2800 pounds uplift. '
3.601.6.3 ATTACHMENTS TO THE ROOF SYSTEM A minimum 2 in
nominal wood fascia or sub-faaCla properly anchored to the
supporting structure shall be required to support an alurninurn
building or structure when connecting to a wood roof syatern.
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ATTACHMENT NUMBER 1 REV.B/25/86
This attachment is intended to provide a reference to certain
sections of Florida Statutes which outlines specific requirernenta
that pertain to this Cods.
F.B. CHAPTER 471, in part
<2) The following persons are not required to register under the
provisions of as. 471.001 - 471.039 as a registered engineers
(i) Any electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, or mechanical
contractor whose practice includes the design and fabrication of
electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, or mechanical system,
respectively, which he installs by virtue of a license issued
under chapter 489, under part 1 of chapter 833, or under any
special act or ordinance when working on any constructiarr pra,fect
whichr
1. Requires an electrical or 'plumbing or air-conditioning and
refrigeration system with a value of 180,000 ar less. and
a. Requires an aggregate service capacity of 600 amperes
(240 volts) or lase on a residential electrical system or 800
amparea (240 volts) or less on a commercial or industrial
electrical system( or
b. Requires a plumbing system with fewer than 280 fixture
units( or
c. Requires a heating, ventilation, and wir-conditioning
system not to exceed a 18-tan-per-system capacity, ar if the
project is designed to accommodate 100 or fewer persons( or
2. Ir less than 8,000 square feet in area and is designed far
public assembly.
F.B. CHAPTER 481, !n part
(1) No person shall be required to qualify as an architect in
order to make plans and specifications for, or supervise the
erection, enlargement, or alteration of~
(a) Any building upon any farm far the use of any farmer,
regardless of the cost of the buildlnp( or
(b) Any one-family or two-family residence building,
townhouse, or domestic outbuilding appurtenant to any one-family
or two-family residence, regardless of coat( or
(c) Any other type of buildlnp costing Less than (25,000,
except a schaal, auditarlurn, ar other building intended far
public use.
F.B. CHAPTER 553, in part
(6) No permit may be issued for any building construction,
•er-action, alteration, repairs, ar addition unlsaa the applicant
for such permit provides to the enforcing agency which issues
the permit any of the following documents which apply to the
construction for which the permit is to be lasuedr
(a> Electrical docurnenta for any new building or addition
which requires an aggregate service capacity of 600 amperes (240
volts) or more on a residential electrical system or 800 amparea
(240 volts) or mare an a commercial ar industrial electrical
system and which cost more than 160,000.
(b) Plumbing documents for any new buildlnp or addition
which requires a plumbing system with more than 280 fixture unite
or which cost more than tS0,000.
lc) Fire sprinkler documents for any new building or
addition which includes a fire sprinkler system which contains 50
or more sprinkler heads.
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id> Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning docurnents far
any new building or addition wMlch requires more than a 18-ton-
per-ayctem capacity, which is designed to accommodate 100 or more
persona or for which the system costa more than (50,000. Thies
paragraph does not lncludo any document for the replacement or
repair of an existing system in which the work does not require
altering- a structural part of the building or for work on a
residential one-family, two-family, three-family, or four-farnily
structure.
(e) Any specialized rnechanical, electrical, or plumbing
document for any new building or addition which includes a
medical pas, oxygen, steam, vacuum, toxic air filteration,
halon, or fire detection and alarrn system which coat mare than
(5,000.
No such docurent shall be valid unless a profeaaional engineer
who poaaesses a valid certification of registration has signed,
dated, and atarnpad such document as provided in a. 471.025
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