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Get answers to common Florida Building Code questions.
This question-and-answer application guide is dedicated exclusively to the 2004 Florida Building Code, Building Volume. This publication provides answers to almost 400 of the most frequently asked Florida Building Code questions and offers in-depth examples on applying specific provisions. The questions presented in this document are commonly asked question that arise in the application of code provisions during design, plan review, construction and daily code enforcement. Many of the answers include helpful illustrations that provide a clear understanding of both the intent and the meaning of the code text.
This document is an essential resource for anyone involved in building construction in the State of Florida, including architects, inspectors, building officials, plan examiners, structural engineers, civil engineers, instructors and students.
Almost 400 of the most frequently asked questions on the 2004 Florida Building Code, Building Volume.
This guide provides numerous examples pertaining to:
- Height and area calculations
- Occupancy classifications
- Occupancy separation
- Construction types
- Fire resistance requirements
- Fire protection systems
- Means of egress
- Live loads
- Wind loads
- Concrete, masonry, steel, and wood construction
- And many others!
From the Preface
The International Code Council and T. Eric Stafford and Associates, LLC, are proud to introduce the first question-and-answer application guide dedicated exclusively to the 2004 Florida Building Code, Building. The questions presented in this document, 2004 Florida Building Code, Building Application and Interpretations Guide are commonly asked questions that arise in the application of code provisions during design, plan review, construction and daily code enforcement. Many of the answers include helpful illustrations (not drawn to scale) that provide a clear understanding of both the intent and meaning of the code text. This document is an essential resource for anyone involved in building construction in the State of Florida, including architects, inspectors, building officials, plans examiners, structural engineers, civil engineers, instructors and students.
The FBC section text is reprinted for easy reference, followed by questions and answers on specific code sections. The following chapters are covered in this application guide:
- Chapter 1: Administration.
- Chapter 2: Definitions and Abbreviations.
- Chapter 3: Use or Occupancy.
- Chapter 4: Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy.
- Chapter 5: General Building Limitations.
- Chapter 6: Types of Construction.
- Chapter 7: Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction.
- Chapter 8: Interior Finishes.
- Chapter 9: Fire-Protection Systems.
- Chapter 10: Means of Egress.
- Chapter 12: Interior Environment.
- Chapter 15: Roofing and Roof Structures.
- Chapter 16: Structural Design.
- Chapter 17: Structural Tests and Special Inspections.
- Chapter 18: Soils and Foundations.
- Chapter 19: Concrete.
- Chapter 21: Masonry.
- Chapter 22: Steel.
- Chapter 23: Wood.
- Chapter 24: Glass and Glazing.
- Chapter 25: Gypsum Board and Plaster.
- Chapter 31: Special Construction.
There is no substitute for careful study of each code provision. This application guide will not qualify you as an expert in the code. However, when used in connection with careful review of the code, it will enhance understanding and ability to apply the code effectively.
The applications and illustrations published herein are advisory only and not binding on the authority having jurisdiction. The authority having jurisdiction has the ultimate responsibility for rendering interpretations of the code.
Contents - Nonstructural Provisions:
Chapter 1: Administration; Duties and Powers of the Building Official, Construction Documents, Certificate of Occupancy. Chapter 2: Definitions and Abbreviations; Definitions. Chapter 3: Use or Occupancy; Classification, Assembly Group A, Factory Group F, High-Hazard Group I, Storage Group S. Chapter 4: Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy; Covered Mall Buildings, High-Rise Buildings, Atriums, Motor-Vehicle-Related Occupancies. Chapter 5: General Building Limitations; Height Modifications, Mezzanines, Area Modifications, Unlimited Area Buildings, Special Provisions. Chapter 6: Types of Construction;
General, Construction Classification, Combustible Material in Types I and II Construction. Chapter 7: Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction; Fire-Resistance Ratings and Fire Tests, Exterior Walls, Fire Walls, Shaft Enclosures, Fire Partitions, Fire-Resistance Rating of Structural Members, Ducts and Air Transfer Openings, Concealed Spaces, Prescriptive Fire Resistance. Chapter 8: Interior Finishes Wall and Ceiling Finishes. Chapter 9: Fire-Protection Systems; Automatic Sprinkler Systems, Fire Alarm and Detection Systems, Smoke Control Systems. Chapter 10: Means of Egress; General Means of Egress, Occupant Load, Egress Width, Doors, Gates and Turnstiles, Stairways and Handrails, Exit Access, Exit and Exit Access Doorways, Exit Access Travel Distance, Corridors, Exits, Number of Exits and Continuity, Vertical Exit Enclosures, Exit Passageways, Exterior Exit Ramps and Stairways, Exit Discharge, Assembly, Emergency Escape and Rescue. Chapter 12: Interior Environment; Scope, Ventilation, Lighting, Surrounding Materials. Chapter 15: Roofing and Roof Structures; Fire Classification. Chapter 24: Glass and Glazing; Safety Glazing. Chapter 25: Gypsum Board and Plaster; Gypsum Construction, Exterior Plaster. Chapter 31: Special Construction; Pedestrian Walkways and Tunnels.
Contents - Structural Provisions:
General: Rated Fire-Resistance Periods for Various Walls and Partitions; Referenced Standards. Chapter 16: Structural Design General Design Requirements, Load Combinations, Live Loads, Wind Loads. Chapter 17: Structural Tests and Special Inspections; Preconstruction Load Tests. Chapter 18: Soils and Foundations; Footings and Foundations, Driven Pile Foundations, Termite Protection. Chapter 19: Concrete; General, Definitions, Durability Requirements, Concrete Quality, Mixing and Placing, Details of Reinforcement, Minimum Slab Provisions, Anchorage to Concrete-Strength Design, High-Velocity Hurricane Zones-Precast Concrete Units. Chapter 21: Masonry; General, Definition and Notations, Masonry Construction Materials, Construction, Quality Assurance, Strength Design of Masonry, High-Velocity Hurricane Zones-Construction Details. Chapter 22: Steel Connections, Structural Steel, Cold-Formed Steel Light-Framed Shear Walls. Chapter 23 Wood Definitions, Minimum Standards and Quality, General Construction Requirements of Lateral-Force-Resisting Systems, Allowable Stress Design, Load and Resistance Factor Design, Conventional Light-Frame Construction. Chapter 25: Gypsum Board and Plaster; Shear Wall Construction. |
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