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Get answers to the most common questions asked about the Florida Residential Code!
2007 Florida Residential Code Q&A Application Guide is a question-and-answer application guide dedicated exclusively to the 2007 Florida Residential Code. It provides answers to some of the most common code questions and offers in-depth examples on applying specific provisions. Presented in this document 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 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 applicable Florida Residential Code section text is reprinted for easy reference, followed by questions and answers pertaining to the particular section. This allows for quick reference to questions and answers on specific code sections. Includes information from the 2009 Supplement to the Florida Building Code.
This guide provides numerous examples pertaining to:
- Design Criteria.
- Exterior Wall Location and Fire-Resistance Ratings.
- Light, Ventilation, and Heating.
- Glazing.
- Garages and Carports.
- Means of Egress.
- Foundations.
- Floors.
- Walls.
- Roofs.
- And Many Others!.
From the Preface
The International Code Council and T. Eric Stafford & Associates, LLC is proud to introduce the question-and-answer application guide dedicated exclusively to the provisions of the 2007 Florida Building Code, Residential (FBCR). The questions presented in this document, 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 with the Florida Building Code, Residential provisions, including architects, inspectors, building officials, plans examiners, structural engineers, civil engineers, instructors, and students.
The code or referenced standard text is often reprinted for easy reference, followed by questions and answers pertaining to the particular section. This allows for quick reference to questions and answers on specific code sections. The following chapters are covered in this application guide:
- Chapter 1 Administration
- Chapter 2 Definitions
- Chapter 3 Building Planning
- Chapter 4 Foundations
- Chapter 5 Floors
- Chapter 6 Wall Construction
- Chapter 7 Wall Covering
- Chapter 8 Roof-Ceiling Construction
- Chapter 9 Roof Assemblies
There is no substitute for careful study of each code provision. This application guide will not qualify the user as an expert in the code. However, when used in connection with careful review of the code, it will enhance the reader's understanding and ability to apply the code effectively.
The applications and illustrations published herein are those of the ICC staff and T. Eric Stafford & Associates, LLC and are not binding on the authority having jurisdiction. The authority having jurisdiction has the ultimate responsibility for rendering interpretations of the code.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Administration. Chapter 2: Definitions. Chapter 3: Building Planning. Chapter 4: Foundations. Chapter 5: Floors. Chapter 6: Wall Construction. Chapter 7: Wall Covering. Chapter 8: Roof-Ceiling Construction. Chapter 9: Roof Assemblies. |
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