Request to Receive Formal Interpretations Updates
Board of Rules and Appeals Formal Interpretations
Florida Building Code - 7th Edition (2020) Effective Date: December 31, 2020
7th Edition FBC (2020) Formal Interpretations
I. Building
FI-1 Mechanical Code 602.2.1 Materials Exposed within Plenums
FI-2 Attachments of Ductwork to Air Handling Equipment
FI-3 Insulation Requirements for Condensate Drains
FI-4 Solar Assisted Air Conditioning Systems
FI-5 Installation of 100% Wireless Network Low Voltage Alarm Systems
FI-6 Retrofits required pursuant to Florida Building Code Existing Building Section 706.8
FI-7 Residential Clothes Washing Machines Drains
FI-8 Recessed Low Height Air Handlers
FI-9 Windows Replacement
FI-10 Ceiling Grid Support for Light Fixtures
FI-11 Interpretation of 7th Edition (2020) Florida Building Code Mechanical: 301.15; Building: 453.25.4.3.1, 453.25.4.3.2, 1609.1.1 Ex. 8; Fuel Gas: 301.10; Mechanical equipment wind resistance.
FI-12 Permit requirements for Florida Building Code, Plumbing Appendix F
FI-13 Smoke Control System testing in existing buildings undergoing Level 2 alterations
FI-14 Acceptable testing methods for Smoke Control Systems
FI-15 Duct sizing calculations
FI-16 Acceptable documents for the attachment of mechanical equipment during replacement
FI-17 Alteration of existing smoke evacuation or smoke control systems
FI-18 Direct venting of solid fuel pizza ovens
FI-19 Replacement of air conditioning (A/C) systems in flood hazard areas
FI-20 Storm Drainage Sizing Conversion Charts
FI-21 Required Signatures on the Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application
FI-22 Swimming Pool Safety Inspections
FI-23 Building Permit Valuations
FI-24 Retrofit of Windows, Doors, Garage Doors, Shutters and Skylights FBC Existing Building, Alteration Level I
FI-25 PVC pipes and fittings within plenums in the residential portion of R-2 and R-3 occupancies.
FI-26 Location of permanently installed residential standby generator's exhaust.
FI-27 Typographical Errors in the FBC 7th Edition (2020) Test Protocols for High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, RAS 127 Tables
FI-28 Retrofitting Roof to Wall Connections
FI-29 Requirement for concrete mix and protection of reinforcement to be used in buildings and structures to be constructed in corrosive environments
FI-30 Fee-simple townhouses designed and constructed according to the definitions and requirements for townhouses as stated in the FBC Building and FBC Residential Codes exemption from the 40-year Building Safety Inspection Program
FI-31 Rooftop Clearance Requirements - Section 1522.3, 1522.3.1
FI-32 Section 1512.2.1
FI-33 Maximum distance of piping from the source of hot water to the fixture in commercial buildings
Board of Rules and Appeals Formal Interpretations
Florida Building Code -
6th Edition (2017)
Effective date: January 1, 2018
6th Edition (2017) - Formal Interpretations
I. Building
FI-1 Materials Exposed within Plenums
FI-2 Identification of Mechanical Equipment
FI-3 Attachments of Ductwork to Air Handling Equipment
FI-4 Insulation Requirements for Primary Considerate Drains
FI-5 Retrofit of Windows, Doors, Garage Doors, Shutters and Skylights FBC Existing Building, Alteration Level I
FI-6 Solar Assisted Air-Conditioning Systems
FI-7 Installation of 100 Wireless Network Low Voltage Alarm Systems
FI-8 Retrofits Required Pursuant to Florida Building Code Existing Building Section 706.8
FI-9 Residential Clothes Washing Machine Drains
FI-10 Recessed Ceiling Air Handlers
FI-11 Window Replacement
FI-12 Mechanical Equipment Wind Load Voluntary Design Pressure Chart
FI-13 Ceiling Grid Support for Light Fixtures
FI-14 Interpretation of 6th Edition (2017) Florida Building Code Mechanical
FI-15 Permit Requirements for Florida Building Code, Plumbing Appendix F
FI-16 Smoke Control System Testing in Existing Buildings Undergoing Level 2 Alterations
FI-17 Acceptable Testing Methods for Smoke Control Systems
FI-18 Duct Sizing Calculations
FI-19 Acceptable Documents for the Attachment of Mechanical Equipment During Replacement
FI-20 Two-Way Radio Communication Enhanced Public Safety Signal Booster Systems
FI-21 Alteration of Existing Smoke Evaluation or Smoke Control Systems
FI-22 Direct Venting of Solid Fuel Pizza Ovens
FI-23 Replacement of Air Conditioning Systems in Flood Hazard Areas
FI-24 Storm Drainage Sizing Conversion Charts
FI-25 Required Signatures on Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application
FI-26 Swimming Pool Safety Inspections
FI-27 Building Permit Valuation
II. Fire
FI-1 Residual Pressure at the Required Water Flow
FLORIDA BUILDING CODE - 5th EDITION (2014) Effective date: June 30, 2015
Formal Interpretations 5th Edition Counter Copy OCTOBER 2017.pdf
2010 Florida Building Code-Interpretations
2014
2013
2012 - Same as prior year #s 1 through 7
2011
2010
2007 Florida Building Code-Interpretations
2009
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