Overview: Code Modification Process Summary
PROPONENT Step 1 - Proponent has a code change in mind MODIFICATION (Mod) Step 2 - Proponent enters the mod into floridabuilding.org Step 4 - After Mod submittal deadline, completed mods are subject to public comment period (45 days) 1 st COMMENT PERIOD ‚ ‚ ‚ ‚ Code Development Process Step 3 - Staff reviews all submitted mods and verifies those that are complete STAFF VERIFIES Staff can request more information and mod goes back to the proponent Step 5 - During the public comment period Public can post either general comments or alternate language comments to the site GENERAL OR ALTERNATE LANGUAGE Some mods remain unverified if not complete
MODIFICATION Step 8 - TAC decision is made Step 10 - All information to date, including TAC actions, are allowed for another 45 day public comment period 2nd COMMENT PERIOD ‚ ‚ Code Development Process – Continued Step 7 - Technical Advisory Committee Reviews comments and original mods (TAC) and make recommendation to the Commission TAC REVIEW Step 6 - After the public comment period, Staff compiles all mods and comments for TAC review STAFF COMPILES Some mods receive no affirmative recommendation, if not approved AS- Approved as Submitted AM- Approved as Modified Step 9 - For all approved Mods, Staff updates all changes and TAC info and votes into the BCIS STAFF COMPILES
Step 13 - TACS review 2 nd Comment Period Comments as applicable and the Commission takes action on the TACs recommendation TAC REVIEW COMMISSION ACTION Step 12 - Staff compiles all 2 nd comment period information for the TAC review if necessary STAFF COMPILES Step 14 - Adoption of the Proposed Code By Rule In accordance with F.S. Ch 120 Procedures - Public Workshop - Public Hearing - File Rule with Department of State - Effective Date 2010 FBC
Documents to use when submitting Mods International Codes ( I- Codes)
Documents to use when submitting Mods – cont Florida Building Code
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