LAWS & RULES MANUFACTURED (MODULAR) BUILDINGS PROGRAM

The Florida Building Code IBC 2003 FBC Base Code FBC 2004 Edition (current edition) Florida Code with Florida specifics –Supplement 2005 –Supplement 2006 Code in transition IBC 2006 FBC 2007 New FBC Code effective date Oct. 2008

FBC Accessibility Code 2003 IBC Base Code (minus Accessibility Chapter 11) 2004 FBC (include 1997 DOJ certified Accessibility Code Chapter 11) Building Volume, Chap 11,Editorial Changes (Supplements 05 &06) –Plumbing Volume, Chap. 4, Editorial Changes –Existing Volume, Accessibility Incorporated –Residential Volume, Accessibility Incorporated Note: Florida Law (Changes Parking)

Accessibility Code Administrative Rule 9B-7 FL Title Intent Adoption of Guidelines Exceptions to Guidelines Parking Exceptions to the ADA Powers of the Commission Exemptions Architectural Barrier Removal Vertical Accessibility vacant Parking Facilities Waivers; Advisory Council Enforcement

Vertical Accessibility Ch F.S. All Levels Above and Below Occupiable Grade, Fl.Law Elevators (includes “LULAS”) Platform Lifts Code compliance or apply for waiver to Fl. Specific issues. Exceptions to compliance –Lube Pits –Mechanical Rooms –Projection Booths –Certain Storage –Unoccupiable Spaces –Non-Public & Occupiable with 5 persons or less

The Harmonized Accessibility Code Includes following Codes & Standards, Guidelines: FBC Certified Accessibility Code-1997 DOJ ADAAG- Current Federal Guidelines -Base Code ANSI, A Detectable Warnings ASME A-17.1 Elevators Standards DOE- Educational Guidelines for Children Fair Housing -Accessibility Guidelines FDOT- Standards for Public Spaces UFAS - Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards 2004 Access Boards Guidelines, not law

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Florida Building & Product Approval Laws and Rules Florida Administrative Code (F. A. C.) Rule 9B-72 Product Approval Florida Administrative Code (F. A. C.) Rule 9B-72 Product Approval Florida Statutes: Section Florida Building Code Florida Statutes: Section Florida Building Code Section Florida Building Commission Section Product Evaluation & Approval Section Local Product Approval 9

is governed by Law F.S. is governed by Law F.S. is administered through the local (town, city or county) building official/department The Florida Building Commission has no authority to establish rules with regard to product approval at the local level is administered through the local (town, city or county) building official/department The Florida Building Commission has no authority to establish rules with regard to product approval at the local level Laws and Rules 10

F.S F.S Local product approval.-- (1) For local product approval, products or systems of construction shall demonstrate compliance with the structural windload requirements of the Florida Building Code through one of the following methods: Local product approval.-- (1) For local product approval, products or systems of construction shall demonstrate compliance with the structural windload requirements of the Florida Building Code through one of the following methods: Laws and Rules

Overview of Local Product Approval (S. 19) (a)A certification mark, listing, or label from a commission-approved certification agency indicting that the product complies with the Code. (b) A test report from a commission- approved testing lab indicating that the product tested complies with the Code. Laws and Rules 12

Overview of Local Product Approval (S. 19) (c) A product-evaluation report from a commission-approved product evaluation entity indicating that the product complies with the Code. (d) A product-evaluation report from a Florida professional engineer or Florida registered architect indicting that the product complies with the Code. (e) A statewide product approval issued by the Florida Building Commission. Laws and Rules 13

is governed by Law RULE 9B-72 F.A.C. is governed by Law RULE 9B-72 F.A.C. is administered through the Florida Building Commission. Laws and Rules This rule applies to approval of products and systems which comprise the building envelope and structural frame, for compliance with the structural requirements of the Florida Building Code 14

Laws and Rules RULE 9B-72 F.A.C. SCOPESCOPE (1) Products in the following categories as defined by subcategories of subsection 9B (31), F.A.C., shall be available for approval by the Commission pursuant to Rule 9B , F.A.C., for use in the state: (a) Panel Walls; (b) Exterior Doors; (c) Roofing Products; (d) Skylights; (e) Windows; (f) Shutters; and (g) Structural components. (2) This rule applies to approval of products and systems, which comprise the building envelope and structural frame, for compliance with the structural requirements of the Florida Building Code. 15

PRODUCT APPROVAL SUMMARY SUMMARY & other products 16

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MODULAR BUILDINGS PROGRAM RULES & LAWS CH 553, PART I & IV, F.S. RULE 9B-1, FAC LATEST VERSION OF FBC

MODULAR BUILDINGS PROGRAM RULES & LAWS S —DEFINITIONS S (3)—EXEMPT FROM LOCAL AMENDMENTS. S (11)—CUSTOM/ONE- OF-A-KIND PROTOTYPES

MODULAR BUILDINGS PROGRAM RULES & LAWS S —RECERT. EXISTING BLDGS. (DCA OR LOCAL). S —FACTORY BUILT SCHOOLS.

MODULAR BUILDINGS PROGRAM RULES & LAWS SB 442-EXEMPTS SHEDS FROM PA & <400 SF NO LICENSURE INSTALLATION CH 553, PART I-NO CHANGES

MODULAR BUILDINGS PROGRAM RULES & LAWS S (8)(d) & (e)— CONSTRUCT. TRAILERS & TEMP OFFICES EXEMPT-FBC. S (1)(d) —EXEMPT FM LOCAL PLAN REVIEW

MODULAR BUILDINGS PROGRAM RULES & LAWS S (1)(d) SITE RELATED ISSUES SUBJ TO LOCAL PERMITTING & INSPECTION. S (1)(d) <400sf SHEDS: NO LICENSE REQD TO INSTALL.

MODULAR BUILDINGS PROGRAM RULES & LAWS S FS—GOVERNS PORTABLE CLASSROOMS UNDER THE FBC (DCA) S FS--AUTHORIZES 5 YR PLAN & EXEMPTION FROM FBC (DOE)

MODULAR BUILDINGS PROGRAM RULES & LAWS S FS—GOVERNS PORTABLE CLASSROOMS UNDER THE FBC (DCA) S FS--AUTHORIZES 5 YR PLAN & EXEMPTION FROM FBC (DOE)

MODULAR BUILDINGS PROGRAM RULES & LAWS RULE 9B DEFINES STORAGE SHED 006 (4D) CHANGED BIENNIAL TO TRIENNIAL QC MANUAL EVAL BY 3RD PARTIES 010 CHANGED “NAMES” TO “POSITIONS” IN MFGR’S QC MANUAL.

MODULAR BUILDINGS PROGRAM RULES & LAWS SITE INSPECTED BY SCHOOL ( No longer req’d by Rule 9B-1; Still req’d by s FS) INSPECTION REPORT SENT TO CRA (Deleted by Rule 9B-1 change)

MODULAR BUILDINGS PROGRAM RULES & LAWS INSIGNIA ORDERED ONLINE (BCIS) (Deleted by Rule 9B-1 change, EXCEPT FOR EXISTING BLDGS) CRA NOTIFIES DCA OF SAT. REPORT (Deleted by Rule 9B-1 change)

MODULAR BUILDINGS PROGRAM RULES & LAWS 009 (7) DELETED INSIGNIA # FROM DATA PLATE INFO 016 (7) INSIGNIAS MAY BE RELEASED TO MFGR’S QA ONCE 3 RD PARTY AGENCY ENSURES THAT THE BLDG MEETS FBC; 016 (8) AGENCY OR MFG QA CAN AFFIX INSIGNIA

MODULAR BUILDINGS PROGRAM RULES & LAWS 020 CLARIFIED FEES 028 SCHOOLS—ALL INSPECTIONS BELONG TO SCHOOL; “SREF” INSIGNIA INSTALLED AT FACTORY SITE INSPECTION REPORTS NO LONGER REQ’D FOR INSIGNIAS

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