Florida Supplement to the 2015 ibc chapters 1-35 icc edit version note 1



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1011.2 Width and capacity. The required capacity of stairways shall be determined as specified in Section 1005.1, but the minimum width shall be not less than 44 inches (1118mm). See Section 1009.3 for accessible means of egress stairways.

Exceptions: (No Change)

Section 1011 – Stairways. Change Section 1011.5.5.3 to read as follows:

1011.5.5.3 Solid risers. Risers shall be solid.



Exceptions:

  1. Solid risers are not required for stairways that are not required to comply with Section1009 1009.3, provided that the opening between treads does not permit the passage of a sphere with a diameter of 4 inches (102 mm).

2-4. (No Change)
Section 1011 – Stairways. Change Section 1011.7.1 to read as follows:

1011.7.1 Stairway walking surface. The walking surface of treads and landings of a stairway shall not be sloped steeper than one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope) in any direction. Stairway treads and landings shall have a solid surface. Finish floor surfaces shall be securely attached.

Exceptions:

(1-2 No change)



3. See also the Florida Building Code, Accessibility.
Section 1011 – Stairways. Add Section 1011.17 to read as shown: 

1011.17 Accessible stairs. Stairs required to be accessible shall comply with the Florida Building Code, Accessibility.
Section 1012 – Ramps. Change Section 1012.1 to read as shown: 

1012.1 Scope. The provisions of this section shall apply to ramps used as a component of a means of egress.

Exceptions:

1.(No change)

2. Curb ramps not subject to Florida Building Code, Accessibility, shall comply with ICC ANSI A117.1.

3. Vehicle ramps in parking garages for pedestrian exit access shall not be required to comply with Sections 1012.3 through 1012.10 the provisions of the Florida Building Code, Accessibility when they are not an accessible route serving accessible parking spaces, other required accessible elements, or part of an accessible means of egress.


Section 1012 – Ramps. Change Section 1010.4 to read as shown: 

1012.3 Cross slope. The slope measured perpendicular to the direction of travel of a ramp shall not be steeper than one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope).

 Exception: See also the Florida Building Code, Accessibility.


Section 1012 – Ramps. Change Section 1012.7 to read as shown: 

1012.7 Landings. Ramps shall have landings at the bottom and top of each ramp, points of turning, entrance, exits, and at doors and in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Accessibility. Landings shall comply with Sections 1012.6.1 through 1012.6.5.
Change Section 1012.6.1 to read as shown: 

1012.6.1 Slope. Landings shall have a slope not steeper than one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope) in any direction. Changes in level are not permitted.

Exception: see also the Florida Building Code, Accessibility.
Change Section 1012.6.3 to read as shown: 

1012.6.3 Length. The landing length shall be 60 inches (1525 mm) minimum.

Exceptions:

1. In Group R-2 and R-3 individual dwelling and sleeping units that are not required to be Accessible units, Type A units or Type B units in accordance with Section 1107 landings are permitted to be 36 inches (914 mm) minimum.

 2.  (No change)

3. Accessible landings shall comply with the Florida Building Code, Accessibility.
Section 1012– Ramps. Change Section 1012.6.4 to read as shown: 

1012.6.4 Change in direction. Where changes in direction of travel occur at landings provided between ramp runs, the landing shall be 60 inches by 60 inches (1524 mm by 1524 mm) minimum.



Exception: In Group R-2 and R-3 individual dwelling or sleeping units that are not required to be Accessible units, Type A units or Type B units in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Accessibility Section 1107, landings are permitted to be 36 inches by 36 inches (914 mm by 914 mm) minimum.
Section 1012 – Ramps. Change Section 1012.10 to read as shown: 

1012.10 Edge protection. Edge protection complying with Sections 1012.10.1 or 1012.10.2 shall be provided on each side of ramp runs and at each side of ramp landings.

Exceptions:

1.      Edge protection is not required on ramps not required to have handrails, provided they have flared sides that comply with the ICC A117.1 curb ramp provisions of the Florida Building Code, Accessibility.

2 – 4 No change.
Section 1014 – Handrails. Change Section 1014.3 to read as shown: 

1014.3 Handrail graspability. All required handrails shall comply with Section 1014.3.1 or shall provide equivalent graspability.

Exceptions:

1. In Group R-3 occupancies; within dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies; and in Group U occupancies that are accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy or accessory to individual dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies; handrails shall be Type I in accordance with Section 1014.3.1, Type II in accordance with Section 1014.3.2 or shall provide equivalent graspability.

2. Accessible handrails shall meet the requirements of the Florida Building Code, Accessibility.
Section 1014 – Handrails. Change Section 1014.6 to read as shown: 

1014.6 Handrail extensions. Handrails shall return to a wall, guard or the walking surface or shall be continuous to the handrail of an adjacent stair flight or ramp run. Where handrails are not continuous between flights, the handrails shall extend horizontally at least 12 inches (305 mm) beyond the top riser and continue to slope for the depth of one tread beyond the bottom riser. At ramps where handrails are not continuous between runs, the handrails shall extend horizontally above the landing 12 inches (305 mm) minimum beyond the top and bottom of ramp runs. The extensions of handrails shall be in the same direction of the stair flights at stairways and the ramp runs at ramps.

Exceptions:

1. – 3. (No change)



4. Accessible handrail extensions shall be as per the Florida Building Code, Accessibility.

Chapter 11 – Accessibility
Section 1101 – General. Change Section 1101.1 to read as shown: 
1101.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction of facilities for accessibility for individuals with disabilities. This chapter governs the design and construction of buildings for accessibility.

1101.1.1 Criteria. Buildings shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Accessibility.

The remaining text is deleted and reserved.
Chapter 12 – Interior Environment

(No change)



Chapter 13 – Energy Efficiency
Section 1301 – Energy Efficiency. Change Section 1301.1 to read as shown: 

1301.1.1 Criteria. Buildings shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the International Energy Conservation Code. Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation.
Chapter 14 – Exterior Walls

Section 1403 – Performance Requirements. Add Section 1403.8 to read as shown: 

1403.8 In order to provide for inspection for termite infestation, clearance between exterior wall coverings and final earth grade on the exterior of a building shall not be less than 6 inches (152 mm).

Exceptions:

1. Paint or decorative cementitious finish less than 5/8 inch (17.1 mm) thick adhered directly to the masonry foundation sidewall.

2. Access or vehicle ramps which rise to the interior finish floor elevation for the width of such ramps only.

3. A 4-inch (102 mm) inspection space above patio and garage slabs and entry areas.

4. If the patio has been soil treated for termites, the finish elevation may match the building interior finish floor elevations on masonry construction only.

5. Masonry veneers constructed in accordance with Section 2114.2.
Section 1405 – Installation of Wall Coverings. Change Section 1405.1 to read as shown: 

1405.1 General. Exterior wall coverings shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the applicable provisions of this section and TAS 202 and 203 in the HVHZ.

Section 1405 – Installation of Wall Coverings. Change Table 1405.2 to read as shown: 
TABLE 1405.2

MINIMUM THICKNESS OF WEATHER COVERINGS


COVERING TYPE

MINIMUM THICKNESS
(inches)


Adhered masonry veneer

0.25

Aluminum siding

0.019

Anchored masonry veneer

2.625

Asbestos-cement boards

0.125

Asbestos shingles

0.156

Cold-rolled copperd

0.0216 nominal

Copper shinglesd

0.0162 nominal

Exterior plywood (with sheathing)

0.313

Exterior plywood (without sheathing)

See Section 2304.6 (HVHZ see Section 2322)

Fiber-cement lap siding

0.25c

Fiber-cement panel siding

0.25c

Fiberboard siding

0.5

Glass-fiber reinforced concrete panels

0.375

Hardboard sidingc

0.25

High-yield copperd

0.0162 nominal

Lead-coated high-yield copper

0.0162 nominal

Marble slabs

1

Particleboard (with sheathing)

See Section 2304.6 (HVHZ see Section 2315.1.11)

Particleboard (without sheathing)

See Section 2304.6 (HVHZ see Section 2315.1.11)

Porcelain tile

0.025

Precast stone facing

0.625

Steel (approved corrosion resistant)

0.0149

Stone (cast artificial, anchored)

1.5

Stone (natural)

2

Structural glass

0.344

Stucco or exterior cement plaster




Three-coat work over:




Metal plaster base

0.875b

Unit masonry

0.625b

Cast-in-place or precast concrete

0.625b

Two-coat work over:




Unit masonry

0.5b

Cast-in-place or precast concrete

0.375b

Terra cotta (anchored)

1

Terra cotta (adhered)

0.25

Vinyl siding

0.035

Wood shingles

0.375

Wood siding (without sheathing)a

0.5

Lead-coated copperd

0.0216 nominal

 For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 ounce per square foot = 0.305 kg/m2.

a. Wood siding of thicknesses less than 0.5 inch shall be placed over sheathing that conforms to Section 2304.6. (HVHZ see Section 2322)

b. Exclusive of texture.

c. As measured at the bottom of decorative grooves.

d. 16 ounces per square foot for cold-rolled copper and lead-coated copper, 12 ounces per square foot for copper shingles, high-yield copper and lead-coated high-yield copper.




Section 1405 – Installation of Wall Coverings. Change Section 1405.17 to read as shown: 

1405.17 Fastening. Weather boarding and wall coverings shall be securely fastened with aluminum, copper, zinc, zinc-coated or other approved corrosion-resistant fasteners in accordance with the nailing schedule in Table 2304.10.1, the HVHZ shall comply with Table 2324.1 or the approved manufacturer's installation instructions. Shingles and other weather coverings shall be attached with appropriate standard-shingle nails to furring strips securely nailed to studs, or with approved mechanically bonding nails, except where sheathing is of wood not less than 1-inch (25 mm) nominal thickness or of wood structural panels as specified in Table 2308.9.3(3) (the HVHZ shall comply with Section 2322).
Section 1408 – Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS). Change Section 1408.6 to read as shown: 

1408.6 Special inspections. EIFS installations shall comply with the provisions of Sections 1704.2 and 1705.15. Reserved.
Chapter 15 - Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures

Section 1501 – General. Change Section 1501.1 to read as shown: 

1501.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the design, materials, construction and quality of roof assemblies, and rooftop structures.

Exception: Buildings and structures located within the high-velocity hurricane zone shall comply with the provisions of Section 1503.7 and Sections 1512 through 1525.


Section 1503 – Weather Protection. Add Section 1503.7 to read as shown: 

1503.7 Protection against decay and termites. Condensate lines and roof downspouts shall discharge at least 1 foot (305 mm) away from the structure sidewall, whether by underground piping, tail extensions, or splash blocks. Gutters with downspouts are required on all buildings with eaves of less than 6 inches (152 mm) horizontal projection except for gable end rakes or on a roof above another roof.
Section 1504 – Performance Requirements. Change Section 1504.8 to read as shown: 

1504.8 Aggregate. Aggregate used as surfacing for roof coverings and aggregate, gravel or stone used as ballast shall not be used on the roof of a building located in a hurricane-prone region as defined in Section 202, or on any other building with a mean roof height exceeding that permitted by Table 1504.8 based on the exposure category and basic wind speed at the site  shall be permitted as roof surfacing when installed on slopes of 3:12 or less, not less than 400 pound (182 kg) of roofing gravel or 300 pounds (145 kg) of slag per square shall be applied. A minimum of 50 percent of the total aggregate shall be embedded in the flood coat of bitumen or installed in accordance with its product approval. Aggregate shall be dry and free from dirt and shall be in compliance with the sizing requirements set forth in ASTM D 1863. A building official may request a test to confirm compliance with these requirements.
TABLE 1504.8

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE MEAN ROOF HEIGHT PERMITTED FOR BUILDINGS WITH AGGREGATE ON THE ROOF IN AREAS OUTSIDE A HURRICANE-PRONE REGION
Reserved.


NOMINAL DESIGN WIND
SPEED,
Vasd (mph)b, d

MAXIMUM MEAN ROOF HEIGHT (ft)a, c

Exposure category

B

C

D

85

170

60

30

90

110

35

15

95

75

20

NP

100

55

15

NP

105

40

NP

NP

110

30

NP

NP

115

20

NP

NP

120

15

NP

NP

Greater than 120

NP

NP

NP

 For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm; 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s.

a. Mean roof height as defined in ASCE 7.

b. For intermediate values of Vasd, the height associated with the next higher value of Vasd shall be used, or direct interpolation is permitted.

c. NP = gravel and stone not permitted for any roof height.

d. Vasd shall be determined in accordance with Section 1609.3.1.
Section 1512 Photovoltaic panels and modules. Revise as follows:

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