THE SOUTH FLORIDA BUILDING CODE

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1999 BROWARD COUNTY EDITION Effective date: January 1, 1999

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BROWARD COUNTY BOARD OF RULES AND APPEALS

1998-1999MEMBERS Gregory Rogers, General Contractor, Chairman Daniel Lavrich, Structural Engineer, Vice-Chairman Voting Board Members John R. (Jock) Crockett , Swimming Pool Contractor William Flett, Roofing Contractor Donald Perdue, Fire Service Charles J. Meyer, Mechanical Contractor David Rice, PE, Electrical Engineer Mark L. Saltz, Architect Richard Smith, Master Plumber George H. Snyder, Handicapped Representative John L. Somers, Master Electrician Wayne Thrasher, Consumer Advocate Henry Zibman, PE, Mechanical Engineer Non-Voting Alternates Thomas Bray, Electrical Contractor Frank W. Colleran, Fire Service Steven M. Feller, PE, Mechanical Engineer Albert Korelishn, Plumbing Contractor John Pepper, PE, Structural Engineer William Pratt, General Contractor Donald Zimmer, Architect

STAFF James W. Pillon - Administrative Director Robert E. Ziegler - Attorney Robert G. Andrews - Chief Code Compliance Officer (Mechanical) Tarry L. Baker - Chief Code Compliance Officer (Electrical) Harry W. (Rusty) Carroll, III - Chief Code Compliance Officer (Structural) Kevin Fennell - Chief Code Compliance Officer (Plumbing) James G. Valinoti - Chief Code Compliance Officer (Fire) William H. (Will) Willis - Chief Code Compliance Officer (Structural)

1996 SOUTH FLORIDA BUILDING CODE TITLE INDEXPART I ADMINISTRATIVE Page

CHAPTER 1: TITLE AND SCOPE................................................................................ 1-1 Sec. 101 Title Sec. 102 Purpose Sec. 103 Scope Sec. 104 Application to Existing Buildings Sec. 105 Maintenance of Buildings and Property CHAPTER 2: ORGANIZATION AND ENFORCEMENT............................................ 2-1 Sec. 201 Building Official and Inspectors Sec. 202 Unsafe Buildings Sec. 203 Board of Rules and Appeals Sec. 204 Alternate Materials and Types of Construction Sec. 205 Violations and Penalties Sec. 206 Amendments to Code CHAPTER 3: PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS .............................................................. 3-1 Sec. 301 Permits Required Sec. 302 Application Sec. 303 Permit Fees Sec. 304 Conditions of Permit Sec. 305 Inspection Sec. 306 Clean-up of Site Sec. 307 Certificate of Occupancy Sec. 308 Statements of the Structural Responsibility of Architects and Professional Engineers PART II DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS CHAPTER 4: DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS ........................................................ 4-1 Sec. 401 Definitions Sec. 402 Standards PART III REQUIREMENTS BASED ON OCCUPANCY CHAPTER 5: CLASSIFICATION AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ................... 5-1 Sec. 501 General Requirements Sec. 502 Occupancy Classified Sec. 503 Change in Use Sec. 504 Occupant Content Sec. 505 Adjoining Occupancy Sec. 506 Fire Divisions Sec. 507 Party Walls Title Index - 1

Sec. 508 Occupancy Separations Sec. 509 Hazardous Utilities Sec. 510 Egress Facilities for Mixed Occupancies Sec. 511 Location of the Property Sec. 512 Sanitation Sec. 513 Ceiling Heights Sec. 514 Allowable Areas Sec. 515 Accessibility for Physically Disabled and/or Handicapped Sec. 516 Safeguards CHAPTER 6: REQUIREMENTS OF GROUP A OCCUPANCIES ............................. 6-1 Sec. 601 Group A Occupancy Defined Sec. 602 Construction Height and Area Allowable Sec. 603 Location on Property Sec. 604 Egress Facilities Sec. 605 Light and Ventilation Sec. 606 Enclosure of Vertical Openings Sec. 607 Stages and Platforms Sec. 608 Projection Rooms Sec. 609 Special Hazards Sec. 610 Plumbing and Sanitation Sec. 611 Exceptions and Deviations Sec. 612 Mixed Occupancy CHAPTER 7: REQUIREMENTS OF GROUP B OCCUPANCIES ............................. 7-1 Sec. 701 Group B Occupancy Defined Sec. 702 Construction Height and Area Allowable Sec. 703 Location on Property Sec. 704 Egress Facilities Sec. 705 Light and Ventilation Sec. 706 Enclosure of Vertical Openings Sec. 707 Stages and Platforms Sec. 708 Projection Room Sec. 709 Special Hazards Sec. 710 Plumbing and Sanitation Sec. 711 Mixed Occupancy CHAPTER 8: REQUIREMENTS OF GROUP C OCCUPANCIES ............................. 8-1 Sec. 801 Group C Occupancy Defined Sec. 802 Construction, Height and Area Allowable Sec. 803 Location on Property Sec. 804 Egress Facilities Sec. 805 Light and Ventilation Sec. 806 Enclosure of Vertical Openings Sec. 807 Stages and Platforms Title Index - 2

Sec. 808 Projection Rooms Sec. 809 Special Hazard Sec. 810 Plumbing and Sanitation Sec. 811 Exceptions and Deviations Sec. 812 Mixed Occupancy CHAPTER 9: REQUIREMENTS OF GROUP D OCCUPANCIES ............................. 9-1 Sec. 901 Group D Occupancy Defined Sec. 902 Construction, Height and Area Allowable Sec. 903 Location on Property Sec. 904 Egress Facilities Sec. 905 Light and Ventilation Sec. 906 Enclosure of Vertical Openings Sec. 907 Projection Rooms Sec. 908 Special Hazards Sec. 909 Plumbing and Sanitation Sec. 910 Mixed Occupancy CHAPTER 10: REQUIREMENTS OF GROUP E OCCUPANCIES ........................... 10-1 Sec. 1001 Group E Occupancy Defined Sec. 1002 Construction, Height and Area Allowable Sec. 1003 Location on Property Sec. 1004 Egress Facilities Sec. 1005 Light and Ventilation Sec. 1006 Enclosure of Vertical Openings Sec. 1007 Special Hazards Sec. 1008 Plumbing and Sanitation Sec. 1009 Mixed Occupancy CHAPTER 11: REQUIREMENTS OF GROUP F OCCUPANCIES............................ 11-1 Sec. 1101 Group F Occupancy Defined Sec. 1102 Construction, Height and Area Allowable Sec. 1103 Location on Property Sec. 1104 Egress Facilities Sec. 1105 Light and Ventilation Sec. 1106 Enclosure of Vertical Openings Sec. 1107 Special Hazards Sec. 1108 Plumbing and Sanitation Sec. 1109 Mixed Occupancy CHAPTER 12: REQUIREMENTS OF GROUP G OCCUPANCIES........................... 12-1 Sec. 1201 Group G Occupancy Defined Sec. 1202 Construction, Height and Area Allowable Sec. 1203 Location on Property Sec. 1204 Egress Facilities Sec. 1205 Light and Ventilation Title Index - 3

Sec. 1206 Enclosure of Vertical Openings Sec. 1207 Special Hazards Sec. 1208 Plumbing and Sanitation Sec. 1209 Mixed Occupancy CHAPTER 13: REQUIREMENTS OF GROUP H OCCUPANCIES........................... 13-1 Sec. 1301 Group H Occupancy Defined Sec. 1302 Construction, Height and Area Allowable Sec. 1303 Location on Property Sec. 1304 Egress Facilities Sec. 1305 Light and Ventilation Sec. 1306 Enclosure of Vertical Openings Sec. 1307 Special Hazards Sec. 1308 Plumbing and Sanitation Sec. 1309 Mixed Occupancy CHAPTER 14: REQUIREMENTS OF GROUP I OCCUPANCIES ............................ 14-1 Sec. 1401 Group I Occupancy Defined Sec. 1402 Construction, Height and Area Allowable Sec. 1403 Location on Property Sec. 1404 Egress Facilities Sec. 1405 Light and Ventilation Sec. 1406 Enclosure of Vertical Openings Sec. 1407 Special Hazards Sec. 1408 Plumbing and Sanitation Sec. 1409 Mixed Occupancy CHAPTER 15: REQUIREMENTS OF GROUP J OCCUPANCIES ............................ 15-1 Sec. 1501 Group J Occupancy Defined Sec. 1502 Construction, Height and Area Allowable Sec. 1503 Location on Property Sec. 1504 Egress Facilities Sec. 1505 Light and Ventilation Sec. 1506 Enclosure of Vertical Openings Sec. 1507 Special Hazards Sec. 1508 Plumbing and Sanitation Sec. 1509 Exceptions and Deviations Sec. 1510 Mixed Occupancy PART IV REQUIREMENTS BASED ON LOCATION IN FIRE ZONES CHAPTER 16: FIRE ZONES ............................................................................................ 16-1 Sec. 1601 General Sec. 1602 Restrictions in Fire Zone 1 Sec. 1603 Restrictions in Fire Zone 2 Sec. 1604 Restrictions in Fire Zone 3

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PART V TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION CHAPTER 17: CLASSIFICATION BY TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION..................... 17-1 Sec. 1701 Classification Sec. 1702 Existing Buildings CHAPTER 18: TYPE I BUILDINGS (FIRE-RESISTIVE) ........................................... 18-1 Sec. 1801 Definition Sec. 1802 General Sec. 1803 Structural Framework Sec. 1804 Walls and Partitions Sec. 1805 Floors Sec. 1806 Roofs Sec. 1807 Vertical Openings Sec. 1808 Stairways Sec. 1809 Doors and Windows Sec. 1810 Projections from the Building Sec. 1811 Roof Structures and Skylights Sec. 1812 Combustible Materials Regulated CHAPTER 19: TYPE II BUILDINGS (SEMI-FIRE-RESISTIVE) .............................. 19-1 Sec. 1901 Definition Sec. 1902 General Sec. 1903 Structural Framework Sec. 1904 Walls and Partitions Sec. 1905 Floors Sec. 1906 Roofs Sec. 1907 Vertical Openings Sec. 1908 Stairways Sec. 1909 Doors and Windows Sec. 1910 Projections from the Building Sec. 1911 Roof Structures and Skylights Sec. 1912 Combustible Materials Regulated CHAPTER 20: TYPE III BUILDINGS (ORDINARY MASONRY) ............................. 20-1 Sec. 2001 Definition Sec. 2002 General Sec. 2003 Structural Framework Sec. 2004 Walls and Partitions Sec. 2005 Floors Sec. 2006 Roofs Sec. 2007 Vertical Openings Sec. 2008 Stairways Sec. 2009 Doors and Windows Sec. 2010 Projections from the Building Sec. 2011 Roof Structures and Skylights Title Index - 5

Sec. 2012 Combustible Materials Regulated CHAPTER 21: TYPE IV BUILDINGS (INCOMBUSTIBLE)....................................... 21-1 Sec. 2101 Definition Sec. 2102 General Sec. 2103 Structural Framework Sec. 2104 Walls and Partitions Sec. 2105 Floors Sec. 2106 Roofs Sec. 2107 Doors and Windows Sec. 2108 Projections from the Building Sec. 2109 Roof Structures and Skylights Sec. 2110 Combustible Material Regulated CHAPTER 22: TYPE V BUILDINGS (WOOD FRAME).............................................. 22-1 Sec. 2201 Definition Sec. 2202 General Sec. 2203 Walls and Partitions Sec. 2204 Floors Sec. 2205 Roofs Sec. 2206 Fireproofing Sec. 2207 Stairways Sec. 2208 Doors and Windows Sec. 2209 Projections from the Building Sec. 2210 Combustible Materials Regulated PART VI ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS CHAPTER 23: LIVE AND DEAD LOADS ..................................................................... 23-1 Sec. 2301 Scope Sec. 2302 Definitions and Standards Sec. 2303 Design Sec. 2304 Minimum Loads Sec. 2305 Special Load Considerations Sec. 2306 Load Combinations Sec. 2307 Roof Live Loads Sec. 2308 Live Load Reductions Sec. 2309 Wind Loads Sec. 2310 Live Loads Posted Sec. 2311 Occupancy Permits Sec. 2312 Foundation Design Sec. 2313 Wave Force Design Sec. 2314 Load Tests Sec. 2315 Impact Tests for Windborne Debris Sec. 2316 Impact Test Procedures

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CHAPTER 24: EXCAVATIONS, FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATIONS ...................... 24-1 Sec. 2401 Excavations Sec. 2402 Bearing Capacity of Soils Sec. 2403 Soil Bearing Foundations Sec. 2404 Pile Foundations Sec. 2405 Foundation Walls and Grade Beams Sec. 2406 Grades Under Buildings Sec. 2407 Retaining Walls Sec. 2408 Seawalls and Bulkheads CHAPTER 25: REINFORCED CONCRETE ................................................................. 25-1 Sec. 2501 General Sec. 2502 Standards Sec. 2503 Definitions Sec. 2504 Materials and Tests Sec. 2505 Quality of Concrete Sec. 2506 Mixing and Placing Sec. 2507 Formwork, Embedded Pipes, and Construction Joints Sec. 2508 Details of Reinforcement Sec. 2509 Precast Concrete Sec. 2510 Prestressed Concrete Sec. 2511 Pneumatically-placed Concrete (Shotcrete) CHAPTER 26: REINFORCED GYPSUM CONCRETE ............................................... 26-1 Sec. 2601 General Sec. 2602 Definitions and Standards Sec. 2603 Design of Reinforced Gypsum Concrete Sec. 2604 Construction Details of Reinforced Gypsum Concrete Sec. 2605 Design of Insulating Concrete Sec. 2606 Tests of Insulating Concrete Sec. 2607 Construction Details of Insulating Concrete CHAPTER 27: MASONRY ............................................................................................... 27-1 Sec. 2701 Design Sec. 2702 Quality, Tests and Approvals Sec. 2703 Allowable Unit Stresses in Masonry Sec. 2704 Construction Details Sec. 2705 Engineered Unit Masonry CHAPTER 28: STEEL AND IRON .................................................................................. 28-1 Sec. 2801 General Sec. 2802 Material Sec. 2803 Design Loads Sec. 2804 Minimum Thickness of Material Title Index - 7

Sec. 2805 Connections Sec. 2806 Tubular Columns Sec. 2807 Protection of Metal Sec. 2808 Open Web Steel Joists Sec. 2809 Cold-Formed Steel Construction Sec. 2810 Metal Systems Building CHAPTER 29: WOOD....................................................................................................... 29-1 Sec. 2901 General Sec. 2902 Quality Sec. 2903 Sizes Sec. 2904 Unit Stresses Sec. 2905 Vertical Framing Sec. 2906 Horizontal Framing Sec. 2907 Fire-stops Sec. 2908 Anchorage Sec. 2909 Sheathing Sec. 2910 Furring Sec. 2911 Connectors Sec. 2912 Wood Supporting Masonry Sec. 2913 Protection of Wood Sec. 2914 Fire Retardant Wood Sec. 2915 Wood Fences Sec. 2916 Fire Retardant Treated Shakes and Shingles Sec. 2917 Wood Blocking CHAPTER 30: ALUMINUM............................................................................................. 30-1 Sec. 3001 General Sec. 3002 Allowable Unit Stresses Sec. 3003 Design Sec. 3004 Fabrication and Construction Details PART VII DETAILED REGULATIONS CHAPTER 31: MEANS OF EGRESS .............................................................................. 31-1 Sec. 3101 General Sec. 3102 Required Means of Egress Sec. 3103 Doors Sec. 3104 Corridors and Exterior Balconies Sec. 3105 Stairways Sec. 3106 Ramps Sec. 3107 Horizontal Exit Sec. 3108 Exit Enclosures Sec. 3109 Smoke-proof Enclosures Sec. 3110 Exit Discharge Sec. 3111 Exit Courts, Exit Passageways, and Yard Areas Title Index - 8

Sec. 3112 Illumination of Means of Egress, Emergency Lighting and Signs Sec. 3113 Aisles Sec. 3114 Seats Sec. 3115 Group A Occupancies Sec. 3116 Group B Occupancies Sec. 3117 Group C Occupancies Sec. 3118 Group D Occupancies Sec. 3119 Group E Occupancies Sec. 3120 Group F Occupancies Sec. 3121 Group G Occupancies Sec. 3122 Group H & I Occupancies Sec. 3123 Group J Occupancies Sec. 3124 Covered Malls, Walkways and Passageways Sec. 3125 Special Hazards Sec. 3126 Fire Alarms CHAPTER 32: ELEVATOR AND ESCALATORS........................................................ 32-1 Sec. 3201 Standards Sec. 3202 Definitions Sec. 3203 General Sec. 3204 Elevators Sec. 3205 Escalators, Dumbwaiters and Moving Stairways Sec. 3206 Transporting Assemblies CHAPTER 33: PRECAUTIONS DURING BUILDING OPERATIONS ..................... 33-1 Sec. 3301 General Sec. 3302 Demolition Sec. 3303 Excavation Sec. 3304 Sidewalk Sheds and Fences Sec. 3305 Storage of Material Sec. 3306 Hoisting Machinery Sec. 3307 Derricks and Cranes Sec. 3308 Cables, Ropes, Chains and Blocks Sec. 3309 Platforms Hoists Sec. 3310 Hoist Towers Sec. 3311 Temporary Flooring Sec. 3312 Floor Openings Sec. 3313 Runways and Ramps Sec. 3314 Temporary Stairs Sec. 3315 Ladders Sec. 3316 Scaffolds Sec. 3317 Safeguards Sec. 3318 Temporary Light and Power Sec. 3319 First Aid Sec. 3320 Sanitation Title Index - 9

Sec. 3321 Welding and Cutting Sec. 3322 Open Fires Sec. 3323 Fire Protection Sec. 3324 Special Hurricane Precautions CHAPTER 34: ROOF COVERINGS AND APPLICATION......................................... 34-1 Sec. 3401 Roof Coverings Sec. 3402 Built-up and Prepared Roof Covering Application Sec. 3403 Cement and Clay Tile Sec. 3404 Metal Shingles Sec. 3405 Wood Shingles and Shakes Sec. 3406 Roof Insulation Sec. 3407 Roofing Accessories Sec. 3408 Other Roof Covering Materials Sec. 3409 Roof Mounted Equipment CHAPTER 35: CLADDING AND GLAZING................................................................. 35-1 Sec. 3501 General Sec. 3502 Lathing Sec. 3503 Plaster Sec. 3504 Stucco Sec. 3505 Plastics Sec. 3506 Reserved For Future Use Sec. 3507 Tile Sec. 3508 Windows, Doors, Glass and Glazing Sec. 3509 Glass Veneer Sec. 3510 Gypsum Board Products and Accessory Items Sec. 3511 Suspended and Furred Ceiling Sec. 3512 Other Materials Sec. 3513 Storm Shutters CHAPTER 36: OCCUPANCY OF PUBLIC AND RESTRICTED PROPERTY ........ 36-1 Sec. 3601 General Sec. 3602 Temporary Occupancy Sec. 3603 Permanent Occupancy Sec. 3604 Restricted Areas PART VIII FIRE-RESISTIVE STANDARDS AND PROTECTION CHAPTER 37: FIRE-RESISTIVE STANDARDS .......................................................... 37-1 Sec. 3701 General Sec. 3702 Fire-Resistive Materials Sec. 3703 Protection for Structural Members Sec. 3704 Walls and Partitions Sec. 3705 Floors and Ceilings Title Index - 10

Tables No. 37-A, 37-B, 37-C Fire Rated Assemblies Sec. 3706 Fire-Resistive Assemblies for the Protection of Openings Sec. 3707 Fire-Retardant Roof Coverings Sec. 3708 Interior Finishes Sec. 3709 Insulating Materials Sec. 3710 Calculated Fire Resistance CHAPTER 38: FIRE-EXTINGUISHING APPARATUS ............................................... 38-1 Sec. 3801 Automatic-Sprinkler Systems Sec. 3802 Carbon Dioxide Fire-Extinguishing Systems Sec. 3803 Standpipes and Hose Stations Sec. 3804 Water Supply Sec. 3805 Fire-Department Connections Sec. 3806 Yard Hydrants Sec. 3807 Portable Fire Extinguishers Sec. 3808 Inspections and Tests CHAPTER 39: CHIMNEYS, FLUES, VENTS AND FIREPLACES............................ 39-1 Sec. 3901 General Sec. 3902 Type A Flues or Vents Sec. 3903 Type B Flues or Vents Sec. 3904 Type BW Flues or Vents Sec. 3905 Smoke pipes Sec. 3906 Fireplaces CHAPTER 40: HEAT-PRODUCING APPARATUS...................................................... 40-1 Sec. 4001 General Sec. 4002 Gas-burning Appliances Sec. 4003 Electric Appliances Sec. 4004 Oil-Burning Appliances Sec. 4005 Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances Sec. 4006 Boilers Sec. 4007 Incinerators Sec. 4008 Solar Heaters Sec. 4009 Combustion Engines

CHAPTER 41: SPECIAL HAZARDS .............................................................................. 41-1 Sec. 4101 Transformer Vaults Sec. 4102 Flammable Liquids Sec. 4103 Film Sec. 4104 Explosives Sec. 4105 Radiation Protection Sec. 4106 Paint Spray Booths and Dip Tanks Title Index - 11

Sec. 4107 Boat Storage Facilities PART IX SIGNS CHAPTER 42: SIGNS ........................................................................................................ 42-1 Sec. 4201 General Sec. 4202 Definitions Sec. 4203 Erection Permits Sec. 4204 Inspection Sec. 4205 Design Sec. 4206 Limitations on Roof Signs Sec. 4207 Limitations on Ground Signs Sec. 4208 Limitations on Projecting Signs Sec. 4209 Limitations on Wall or Flat Signs Sec. 4210 Limitations on Marquee Signs Sec. 4211 Use of Plastic Materials Sec. 4212 Detailed Requirements Sec. 4213 Lighting PART XFABRIC AWNINGS, CANOPIES AND TENTS AND MEMBRANE STRUCTURES CHAPTER 43: FABRIC AWNINGS, CANOPIES AND TENTS.................................. 43-1 AND MEMBRANE STRUCTURES Sec. 4301 General Sec. 4302 Definitions Sec. 4303 Permits and Inspections Sec. 4304 Location and Use of Fabric Awnings and Canopies Sec. 4305 Construction of Fabric Awnings and Canopies Sec. 4306 Tents Sec. 4307 Membrane Structures CHAPTER 44: RIGID AWNINGS, RIGID SUN SHADES,........................................... 44-1 CANOPIES, SCREEN ENCLOSURES AND UTILITY SHEDS Sec. 4401 General Sec. 4402 Permits and Inspections Sec. 4403 Design Sec. 4404 Location PART XI ELECTRICAL CHAPTER 45: ELECTRICAL.......................................................................................... 45-1 Sec. 4501 Administration Sec. 4502 Definitions Sec. 4503 Standards Sec. 4504 Electrical Materials and Types of Construction Sec. 4505 Permits and Inspections Title Index - 12

Sec. 4506 Services, Meter Rooms and Electrical Equipment Rooms Sec. 4507 Wiring Methods and Materials Sec. 4508 Branch Circuits Sec. 4509 Feeders Sec. 4510 Conductors for Wiring Sec. 4511 Temporary Wiring Sec. 4512 Low Voltage Wiring Sec. 4513 Special Requirements Sec. 4514 Sign Installations PART XII PLUMBING AND GAS CHAPTER 46: PLUMBING .............................................................................................. 46-1 Sec. 4601 Administrative Sec. 4602 Definitions Sec. 4603 General Sec. 4604 Materials Sec. 4605 Drainage System and Disposal Sec. 4606 Indirect Waste Piping and Special Wastes Sec. 4607 Joints and Connections Sec. 4608 Traps and Cleanouts Sec. 4609 Hangers and Supports Sec. 4610 Vents and Venting Systems Sec. 4611 Storm Drainage System Sec. 4612 Interceptors and Separators Sec. 4613 Plumbing Fixtures Sec. 4614 Water Supply and Distribution Sec. 4615 Septic Tanks and Drainfields Sec. 4616 Supply and Disposal Wells Sec. 4617 Fire-Extinguishing Apparatus Sec. 4618 Swimming Pools Sec. 4619 Trailer Coaches and Trailer Parks Sec. 4620 Cross Connection, Backflow and Backsiphonage CHAPTER 47: GAS............................................................................................................ 47-1 Sec. 4701 General Sec. 4702 Standards Sec. 4703 Permits Sec. 4704 Inspection PART XIII MECHANICAL VENTILATION CHAPTER 48: MECHANICAL SYSTEMS .................................................................... 48-1 Sec. 4801 General Administrative Sec. 4802 Definitions Sec. 4803 Mechanical Ventilation Sec. 4804 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Title Index - 13

Sec. 4805 Equipment Sec. 4806 Ducts and Duct Systems Sec. 4807 Piping Sec. 4808 Weatherproofing and Insulation Sec. 4809 Maintenance CHAPTER 49: FLORIDA ENERGY CODE ................................................................... 49-1 PART XIV SPECIAL SUBJECTS CHAPTER 50: SWIMMING POOLS............................................................................... 50-1 Sec. 5001 General Sec. 5002 Design Sec. 5003 Construction Details Sec. 5004 Water Supply and Disposal Sec. 5005 Equipment Sec. 5006 Inspection CHAPTER 51: FIRE SUPPRESSION - LIFE SAFETY SYSTEM ............................... 51-1 Sec. 5101 Scope Sec. 5102 Fire Sprinkler System Sec. 5103 Fire Alarm System Sec. 5104 Fire Detection System Sec. 5105 Central Control Station Sec. 5106 Voice Communication System Sec. 5107 Smoke Control Sec. 5108 Elevators Sec. 5109 Emergency Systems Sec. 5110 Exits Sec. 5111 Buildings Over 50 Feet to 75 Feet in Height CHAPTER 52: FIRE PREVENTION CODE .................................................................52-1 APPENDICES (Pink pages) Schedule of Piping System Materials.................................................................................... A-1 Minimum Fixture Clearances................................................................................................ A-2 Boat Size Classifications....................................................................................................... A-3 INDEX (Yellow pages) ..........................................................................................................I-1

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX(For Index by Parts, Chapters and Sections see Front of Book) A A - Occupancies, Group A - Assembly by 1,000 or more ............................................................Chapter 6 Definition of ...................................................................................................................................... 601 ACCESS Attic..........................................................................................................................................1805.3(d) Panels, For Fire Department.....................................................................................................1804.1(e) Roof.................................................................................................................................. 3105.13, 3109 Ground Level Floors ....................................................................................................... 2005.1, 2204.3 Accessibility to Exits.................................................................................................................... 3104.4 Accessibility for Handicapped .......................................................................................................... 515 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS................................................................................................. 502.3, 1701.6 ACCIDENTS During Construction (First Aid)...................................................................................................... 3319 Persons in Elevators ..................................................................................................................... 3203.3 Precautions During Construction ...........................................................................................Chapter 33 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS............................................................................................ 3510, 3511, 3705 ADDITIONS In Fire Districts............................................................................................................ 1602, 1603, 1604 To Existing Buildings........................................................................................................................ 104 ADHESIVES, Glued construction ..................................................................................... 2906.14, 2911.4 ADJOINING BUILDINGS (See Location on Property) Foundation Protection .................................................................................................................. 2401.1 ADJOINING OCCUPANCIES......................................................................................... 505, 507.1, 508 ADMINISTRATIVE....................................................................................................................Chapter 1 Additions to Existing Buildings ..................................................................................................... 104.2 Alterations (and Repairs) ............................................................................................................... 104.3 Change of Occupancy..................................................................................................................... 104.7 Existing Buildings, Continued Use ................................................................................................ 104.8 Historical Buildings........................................................................................................................ 104.9 Hurricane Precautions .................................................................................................................... 105.3 Maintenance of Buildings and Property............................................................................................ 105 Organization and Enforcement.................................................................................................Chapter 2 Purpose of Code ................................................................................................................................ 102 Roofing, Replacement .................................................................................................................... 104.4 Scope of Code ................................................................................................................................... 103 Structural Determination, Defined ................................................................................................. 104.6 Title of Code...................................................................................................................................... 101 Value Determination, Defined ....................................................................................................... 104.5 AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS - Occupancy Group J - Division 7................................................ 1501 AGGREGATES Masonry, Mortar......................................................................................................................... 2702.10 Plaster ........................................................................................................................................... 3503.2 Pneumatically Placed Concrete ....................................................................................................... 2511 Precast Concrete Units .................................................................................................................... 2509 AIR CONDITIONING ..............................................................................................................Chapter 48Index - 1

General Administrative ................................................................................................................... 4801 Definitions....................................................................................................................................... 4802 Mechanical Ventilation ................................................................................................................... 4803 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration ................................................................................................ 4804 Equipment ......................................................................................................................4805, 3409.1(a) Ducts and Duct Systems.................................................................................................................. 4806 Piping .............................................................................................................................................. 4807 Weatherproofing and Insulation...................................................................................................... 4808 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 4809 AIR DUCTS ................................................................................................................. 3705.2 (a) (5), 4806 AIRCRAFT HANGARS - Occupancy Group F - Division 1 ............................................................. 1101 Means of Egress .......................................................................................................................3120.3(b) Special Provisions ....................................................................................................................1102.2(b) Sprinkler Requirement .............................................................................................................3801.1(e) AIR INTAKES (see Ventilation in all Occupancies) ....................................................................... 4803.2 Boilers ......................................................................................................................................4006.5(c) Projection Booth.........................................................................................................................608.4(b) AIR SPACE Under Wood Floors...................................................................................................................... 2913.3 AISLES................................................................................................................................................. 3113 Auditorium ...................................................................................................................................... 3115 Balcony............................................................................................................................................ 3115 Between Fixed Seals ....................................................................................................................... 3113 Institutional3118.5 ALARM SYSTEMS, Required ........................................................................................................ 3126.1 Electrical....................................................................................................................................... 4512.4 Installation .................................................................................................................................... 3126.2 Valve ........................................................................................................................................3801.4(b) ALLEY Projection Into ................................................................................................................. 3603.6, 3603.7 Temporary Use ............................................................................................................................. 3602.4 ALLOWABLE AREA .......................................................................................................................... 514 ALTERATIONS................................................................................................................. 104.3, 301, 503 ALTERNATE MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION Board of Rules and Appeals Approval.............................................................................................. 203 Building Official Approval ........................................................................................ 204, 3512.9, 3701 Electrical.......................................................................................................................................... 4504 Plumbing ...................................................................................................................................... 4601.4 ALUMINUM Conduit ......................................................................................................................................... 4507.2 Construction ...........................................................................................................................Chapter 30 Roofing.....................................................................................................................................3401.7(b) Roofing Accessories........................................................................................................................ 3407 Shingles ........................................................................................................................................... 3404 Siding ........................................................................................................................................... 3512.6 AMUSEMENT PARKS - Occupancy Groups A and B................................................................ 601, 701 Devices for ................................................................................................................................... 3206.2 Electrical Requirements for................................................................................................... 4511.1 & 2 Special Requirements for ................................................................................................................ 3115Index - 2

ANNUAL INSPECTION...............................................................................................................305.1(d) ANCHORS Concrete Units.............................................................................................................................. 2508.9 Steel Joints .................................................................................................................................. 2808.6 Wood Components.......................................................................................................................... 2908 ANCHOR SHEET............................................................................................................................ 3402.2 APARTMENT, Defined ........................................................................................................................ 401 APARTMENT HOUSE, Defined ......................................................................................................... 401 Occupancy Group H ........................................................................................................................ 1301 APPEALS Board of Rules and Appeals.............................................................................................................. 203 For Alternate Materials and Construction ...................................................................................... 204.3 For Any Reason.............................................................................................................................. 204.4 Electrical....................................................................................................................................... 4504.7 Plumbing ...................................................................................................................................... 4601.4 APPENDICES Piping Material.................................................................................................................................. A-1 Plumbing Fixtures ............................................................................................................................. A-2 APPLIANCES Chimneys for ..........................................................................................................................Chapter 39 Electrical..................................................................................................... 4003, 4504, 4508.1 & 2 & 3 Gas................................................................................................................................4002, Chapter 47 Oil-Burning ..................................................................................................................................... 4004 Solid-Fuel Burning (including Ranges and Space Heaters) ............................................................ 4005 APPLICATION For Building Permit-How to Make ..................................................................................... 302.1, 302.2 For Examination of Construction Plans ......................................................................................... 302.3 Of Code for Roofing Replacement................................................................................................. 104.4 Of Code to Change of Use or Occupancy ...................................................................................... 104.7 Of Code to Existing Buildings and Structures .................................................................... 104.1, 104.8 APPROVED (see Definitions) ............................................................................................................... 401 ARCHITECT Definition of ...................................................................................................................................... 401 Impressed Seal Required on Plans ............................................................................. 302.2(c), 302.2(b) May Submit Plans for Examination ............................................................................................... 302.3 Statement of Soil Conditions Required by................................................................................... 2402.1 ARMORIES - Occupancy Groups A and B................................................................................... 601, 701 ASPHALT Saturated Felt and Compounds .................................................................................................... 3402.1 Roof Flashings.......................................................................................................................... 3402.2(i) Shingles ........................................................................................................................................ 3402.3 ASSEMBLY BUILDINGS Occupancy Group A .......................................................................................................................... 601 Occupancy Group B .......................................................................................................................... 701 ASSUMPTIONS Dead Load ................................................................................................................................2304.2(a) Live Load ................................................................................................................. 2301.2, 2304, 2307 Live Load Reduction ....................................................................................................................... 2308 Reinforced Concrete Design ........................................................................................................ 2505.1Index - 3

Wind Load....................................................................................................................................... 2309 ASYLUMS - Occupancy Group D - Division 1 ..................................................................................... 901 ATRIUM ................................................................................................................................... 401, 1807.7 ATTACHMENTS Asbestos Cement Products .............................................................................................................. 3506 Glass Veneer ................................................................................................................................ 3509.2 Gypsum Board.............................................................................................................................. 3510.6 Gypsum Lath ............................................................................................................................3502.2(b) Metal and Wire Lath.................................................................................................................3502.3(d) Roof Insulation................................................................................................................................ 3406 Suspended Ceiling Runners and Furring............................................................................. 3502.5(b)(c) ATTIC Access to and Division of............................................................................................................. 2006.5 Definition of ...................................................................................................................................... 401 Ventilation................................................................................................................................2913.2(b) AUDITORIUMS - Occupancy Groups A and B ........................................................................... 601, 701 AUTOMATIC FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS Carbon Dioxide ............................................................................................................................... 3802 Sprinkler ................................................................................................................................ 3801, 5102 AWNINGS Fabric............................................................................................................................................... 4301 Definition ........................................................................................................................... 4302, 4401.2 Rigid ................................................................................................................................................ 4401 AUTOMOBILE GARAGES - Occupancy Group F - Division 1 Automatic-Sprinkler System Required ....................................................................................3801.3(e) Minimum Ceiling Height ...........................................................................................................513.1(d) Minimum Entrance Height.........................................................................................................513.1(d) Ramps, Stairs, Lifts and Means of Egress................................................................................3120.3(c) Repair, Parking and Service Stations .............................................................................................. 1101 Special Provisions For.................................................................................................1102.2, 3120.3(c) B B - OCCUPANCIES, Group - Assembly of 1000 or less...................................................................... 701 BALCONY Dead Ends .................................................................................................................................... 3104.5 Definitions......................................................................................................................................... 401 Exterior, Required Means of Egress............................................................................................. 3104.1 For Smokeproof Enclosures ......................................................................................................... 3109.4 Protection of Openings..........................................................................................3104.7(f)(g), 3105.12 BALLOON FRAMING ...............................................................................................................2905.1(h) BARRICADES, Construction.......................................................................................... 3304, 3317, 3602 BARS, Reinforcing (see Reinforcing) ............................................................................................... 2504.9 Concrete, Protection for ............................................................................................................... 2508.5 Placing.......................................................................................................................................... 2508.3 Splicing and Welding ................................................................................................................... 2508.4 BASEMENT Construction Type ............................................................. 602, 702, 802, 902, 1002, 1102, 1202, 1302 Definition .......................................................................................................................................... 401 Means of Egress, Required....................................................................................................... 3102.1(j)Index - 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Interior Finish, Flame Spread ................................................................................................... 3708.3(f) Sprinklers, Required..................................................................................................................... 3801.2 BATHROOMS (see Ventilation in Occupancy Group) Ceiling Height - General ................................................................................................................ 513.1 Residential - Minimum Dimensions ............................................................................... 1305.2, 1405.2 Toilet Rooms and Facilities............................................................................................................ 512.2 BEAMS Grade - Concrete or Steel ............................................................................................................. 2405.3 Laminated Wood ......................................................................................................... 2906.13, 2906.14 Live Load Reduction for ................................................................................................................. 2308 Protection of Wood ......................................................................................................................... 2913 Tie - Concrete...........................................................................................................................2704.2(c) Wood - Heavy Timber.........................................................................................................2003.3(b)(4) BEARING Capacity of Soil ............................................................................................................................... 2402 Interior Foundation Walls Supporting Stud Walls ...................................................................2405.2(a) Interior Wall ................................................................................................................................. 2704.3 Partition, See Definition.................................................................................................................... 401 Stairs Stringers, Wood................................................................................................................ 2906.16 Steel Joists.................................................................................................................................... 2808.6 Wall, See Definition under Walls ..................................................................................................... 401 Wood Joists and Rafters......................................................................................... 2405.1(b)(2), 2906.3 BEARING WALLS, INTERIOR Definition (see Walls) ....................................................................................................................... 401 Fire Resistivity Ratings ......................................................................................................... Table 37-B General Construction...........................................................................................1804.3 through 2204.3 BEARING WALLS, EXTERIOR Definition (see Walls) ....................................................................................................................... 401 Fire Resistive Ratings............................................................................................................ Table 37-B Special Provisions, Types I and II Group E .............................................................. 1002(d), 1804.1(a) Types I, II and III Construction 1804.1 (a) Type IV Construction ................................................................................................................... 2104.1 Type V Construction .................................................................................................................... 2203.1 BLEACHERS - Occupancy Group J - Division 3 ............................................................................ 1502.3 Seats ............................................................................................................................................. 3114.3 BLOCKS Allowable Unit Stresses, Concrete.................................................................................................. 2703 Concrete ....................................................................................................................................... 2702.5 Glass ......................................................................................................................................... 2704.2(l) Grill ........................................................................................................................................ 2704.2(m) U Type.................................................................................................................................... 2704(c)(2) BOARD OF RULES AND APPEALS................................................................................................. 203 BOILERS AND BOILER ROOMS................................................................................................... 4006 BOLTS High-Strength Steel ...................................................................................................................... 2802.2 Protection of ................................................................................................................................. 2807.1 Ribbed .......................................................................................................................................... 2802.5 BOLTINGIndex - 5

Bridging, Steel Joist .................................................................................................................2808.5(c) Open-Web Steel Joists Connections ........................................................................................2808.3(d) Structural Members, Cold-Formed Steel .................................................................................2809.3(c) Structural Sheets, Cold-Formed Steel ......................................................................................2809.4(c) 2 x 4 Wood Plate to Masonry...................................................................................................2906.3(b) Wall Panels, Cold-Formed Steel ..............................................................................................2809.4(d) Wood Studs Joining Masonry .................................................................................................. 2905.1(l) BOND Blocks, Concrete ......................................................................................................................2704.1(e) Concrete ....................................................................................................................................... 2506.7 Construction Joints....................................................................................................................... 2507.4 Mortar.....................................................................................................................................2702.10(c) Panel Walls..........................................................................................................................2704.2(b)(6) Pneumatically Placed Concrete .................................................................................................... 2511.7 Reinforced Masonry Units ......................................................................................................... 2704.10 Reinforcing Bars.............................................................................................................. 2508.2, 2511.3 Tie Beam, Concrete............................................................................................................. 2704.2(c)(7) BORING Soil Investigation.......................................................................................................................... 2402.2 Wood Members ............................................................................................................................ 2906.5 BOWLING ALLEYS - Occupancy Groups A and B.................................................................... 601, 701 BRACING Concrete Forms ............................................................................................................................ 2507.1 During Erection ........................................................................................................................2301.1(b) Frame Construction .................................................................................. 2901.2, 2905.1(m), 2909.3(a) Masonry Walls, Lateral ............................................................................................................2704.2(b) BRICK............................................................................................................................................... 2702.2 Allowable Stresses .......................................................................................................................... 2703 In Reinforced Unit Masonry............................................................................................................ 2705 Walls ........................................................................................................................................2704.2(h) BRIDGING Concrete Joists ........................................................................................................................... 2509.10 Steel Joists.................................................................................................................................... 2808.5 Wood Joists .................................................................................................................2901.2, 2906.9(b) BUILDING CODE Application to Existing Buildings ........................................................................................... 104, 1702 Enforced by ....................................................................................................................................... 201 Interpretation of......................................................................................................201.1(a)(2), 203.4(b) Purpose of.......................................................................................................................................... 102 Remedial............................................................................................................................ 202.8, 202.12 Scope of............................................................................................................................................. 103 Title of ............................................................................................................................................... 101 Violation of ............................................................................................................... 201.1(a)(4), 202.6 BUILDING OFFICIAL Classifies Buildings................................................................................................................. 502, 1701 Defined .............................................................................................................................................. 401 Powers and Duties of................................................................................................. 201.1, 305.3, 2314 Subordinates Powers and Duties ........................................................................................... 201.1(a)(2) BUILDING PERMITSIndex - 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Changes after Issuance of...........................................................................................................302.1(e) Fee for ............................................................................................................................................... 303 How to Apply for .............................................................................................................................. 302 Operations for Which Required ............................................................................................. 301, 301.1 Partial Approval (Temporary Permit) ............................................................................................ 302.5 Revocation of ................................................................................................................................. 304.4 Time Limitation of ......................................................................................................................... 304.3 BUILDINGS Accessory ....................................................................................................................................... 502.3 Classified by Type of Construction................................................................................................. 1701 Classified by Use or Occupancy........................................................................................................ 502 Demolition of ................................................................................................................................. 302.7 Existing ..................................................................................................................................... 104, 502 Fire Suppression in.....................................................................................................Chapter 38 and 51 Maintenance of.................................................................................................................................. 105 May be Occupied When .................................................................................................................... 307 Moving of....................................................................................................................................... 302.6 Requirements Based on Fire Zones................................................................... 1601, 1602, 1603, 1604 Unsafe................................................................................................................................................ 202 BUILT-UP ROOFING..................................................................................................................... 3402.2 C C - OCCUPANCIES, Group C - Schools ....................................................................................Chapter 8 Definition of ...................................................................................................................................... 801 CABLES, ROPES AND CHAINS ..................................................................................................... 3308 CANOPIES Fabric............................................................................................................................................... 4301 Construction and Design ....................................................................................................... 4305, 4403 Definition ........................................................................................................................... 4302, 4401.2 Over Public Property............................................................................................................. 4304, 4404 Permit Required..................................................................................................................... 4303, 4402 Rigid ................................................................................................................................................ 4401 CARBON-DIOXIDE FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS .......................................................... 3802 CARPORTS - Occupancy Group J - Division 1........................................................................ 1501, 3123 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE PILES ........................................................................................ 2404.6 CAST STONE................................................................................................................................... 2702.4 CAVITY WALL, Masonry...........................................................................................................2704.2(g) CEILING Design Load ....................................................................................................................... 2301.3, 2302 Fire-Resistive ............................................................................................................................... 3705.4 Heights - Living Areas .......................................................................................................... 1305, 1405 Heights - Parking under Buildings .................................................................................................... 513 In One-Story Church Buildings and Gymnasiums .............................................................. 602.2, 702.2 Suspended and Furred ..................................................................................................................... 3511 CEMENT, Portland.............................................................................................................. 2504.1, 2511.1 Plaster .......................................................................................................................................3702.5(b) Proportion of in Acceptable Concrete .......................................................................................... 2505.1 Proportion of in Pneumatically Placed Concrete ......................................................................... 2511.4 CERTIFICATEIndex - 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Of Approval, Plumbing ............................................................................................................4601.6(p) Of Competency..............................................................................................................201.6(a), 4601.2 Of Compliance, Special Inspector..............................................................................................305.3(c) Of Inspection, Boilers................................................................................................................... 4006.6 Of Inspection, Elevators ...........................................................................................................3203.4(e) Of Occupancy.................................................................................................................................... 307 CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ............................................................................................................ 307.1 CHANGE IN USE ................................................................................................................................. 503 CHASES Fire-Resistivity Requirements......................................................................................................... 1807 In Masonry Walls .....................................................................................................................2704.2(k) CHICKEES Definition ..................................................................................................................................... 4401.2 Construction ................................................................................................................................. 4403.6 CHIMNEYS, FLUES, VENTS and FIREPLACES................................................................Chapter 39 CHURCHES - Occupancy Groups A and B .............................................................. 601, 701, 3115, 3116 Ceilings in ........................................................................................................................... 602.2, 702.2 Emergency Lighting ........................................................................................................ 3115.4, 3116.4 CHUTES Enclosures for............................................................................................................................... 1807.2 Laundry......................................................................................................................................... 1807.4 Sprinklers Required in.................................................................................................................. 3801.4 Trash............................................................................................................................................. 1807.5 CLASSIFICATION Of Buildings, by Fire Zone.............................................................................................................. 1601 Of Buildings, by Occupancy ............................................................................................................. 502 Of Buildings, by Types of Construction.......................................................................................... 1701 Of Materials and Assemblies for Fire Resistance ........................................................................... 3701 CLAY TILE Roof................................................................................................................................................. 3403 Structural ...................................................................................................................................... 2702.6 CLEAN-OUT In Metal Smokestacks ..............................................................................................................3902.3(e) Plumbing .......................................................................................................4604.5, 4608.1 (h), 4608.2 CLEAN-UP Of Building Area before Construction ......................................................................................... 2913.4 Of Site after Construction ................................................................................................................. 306 CLEARANCE Of Combustible Materials from Chimneys .............................................................................3902.2 (h) Of Exterior Stacks from Walls ................................................................................................ 3902.3 (f) Of Fireplace Chimneys and Combustibles ................................................................................... 3906.6 Of Interior Stacks and Roofs ....................................................................................................3902.3(g) Of Smoke-Pipes and Combustibles.............................................................................................. 3905.3 Of Wood Flooring and Masonry Walls ............................................................. 2909.1(h), 2003.3(b)(5) CLUBS - Occupancy Groups A and B ....................................................................... 601, 701, 3115, 3116 CODE Application to Existing Buildings ..................................................................................................... 104 Purpose of.......................................................................................................................................... 102 Scope of............................................................................................................................................. 103Index - 8

Title of ............................................................................................................................................... 101 COLUMNS Concrete Filling, Effect on Strength............................................................................................. 2806.3 Concrete, Starter....................................................................................................................... 2704.2(j) Concrete, Tie ............................................................................................................................2704.2(b) Isolated Footings for.................................................................................................................2403.3(c) Live Load Reduction of................................................................................................................... 2308 Pipe, Exterior Fire Protection not Required ............................................................................... 3703.11 Pipe, Requirements when Concrete Filled ................................................................................... 2806.2 Precast Concrete.............................................................................................................................. 2509 Prestressed Concrete ....................................................................................................................... 2510 Protection of Fire-Resistivity Covering Required........................................................................ 3703.5 Steel 2809 Steel, Fire Protection of 3703,...............................................................................................Table 37-A Tubular, Steel .................................................................................................................................. 2806 Wood .........................................................................................................................2906.12, 2003.3(b) COMBINED STRESSES................................................................................................................. 2309.3 COMBUSTIBLE Definition .......................................................................................................................................... 401 Interior Finish, Restrictions............................................................................................................. 3708 Liquids.......................................................................................................................................... 4102.3 Materials Regulated................................................................................. 1812, 1912, 2012, 2110, 2210 COMBUSTION ENGINES ................................................................................................................ 4009 COMMENCEMENT, of Work after Permit...................................................................................... 304.3 COMPLIANCE, with Code................................................................................................................ 304.2 COMPOSITION ROOFING ......................................................................................................3402.3(d) COMPUTATIONS, May Be Required...........................................................................................302.2(e) CONCENTRATED LOADS On Floors...................................................................................................................................... 2303.3 On Walls....................................................................................................................................... 2703.4 CONCRETE, Blocks - Material and Dimensions of........................................................................ 2702.5 CONCRETE, Brick - Dimensions and Specifications of ................................................................ 2702.2 CONCRETE, Plain .......................................................................................................................... 2702.8 CONCRETE, Plain Gypsum........................................................................................................... 2702.9 CONCRETE, Reinforced ..........................................................................................................Chapter 25 Aggregates for ................................................................................................................. 2504.2, 2511.1 Allowable Stresses in ................................................................................................................... 2505.2 Construction Joints in................................................................................................................... 2507.4 Cover for Reinforcement........................................................................................ 2403.2(c)(3), 2508.5 Fire-Resistive Classification ........................................................................................................ 3702.2 Footings........................................................................................................................... 2403.1, 2403.2 Forms for ......................................................................................................................................... 2507 Foundation Walls ......................................................................................................................... 2405.1 Grade Beams ................................................................................................................................ 2405.3 Gypsum ..................................................................................................................................Chapter 26 Lintels..................................................................................................................................2704.2(k)(2) Mixing and Placing ......................................................................................................................... 2506 Over Wood ...................................................................................................................................... 2912Index - 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Pile Caps................................................................................................................................... 2404.1(f) Piles, Cast-in-Place....................................................................................................................... 2404.6 Piles, Precast................................................................................................................................. 2404.4 Piles, Prestressed .......................................................................................................................... 2404.5 Pneumatically Placed ...................................................................................................................... 2511 Precast Units....................................................................................................................... 2509, 2604.2 Prestressed....................................................................................................................................... 2510 Proportions for.................................................................................................................... 2505, 2511.4 Protection from Fire ........................................................................................................................ 3703 Quality and Strength of ...................................................................................................... 2505, 2509.4 Slabs on Fill.................................................................................................................................. 2403.4 Tests 2504.6, 2505.2, 2510.1 (c), 2603 CONDEMNATION, of Buildings......................................................................................................... 202 CONDITIONS OF PERMIT................................................................................................................ 304 CONNECTIONS Dissimilar Materials ..................................................................................................................... 3004.2 Fire Protection of.......................................................................................................................... 3703.7 Fire Department............................................................................................................................... 3805 For Precast Concrete Units......................................................................................................... 2509.11 For Structural Steel....................................................................................................................... 2805.1 For Wood Components ................................................................................................................... 2908 Gas Appliance .............................................................................................................4701.5, 4701.6(a) Nailed .............................................................................................................................................. 2911 Permanent Electrical .................................................................................................................... 4505.6 Plumbing ...................................................................................................... 4606.1(c), 4607, 4613.2(b) Protection of ................................................................................................................................. 2911.2 Round, Metal Duct ................................................................................................................... 4806.3(l) Siamese......................................................................................................................................... 3603.5 Smoke Pipe................................................................................................................................... 3905.2 Special Inspector Required for ..................................................................................................... 2805.2 Temporary Electric Service............................................................. 4501.3 (c) (3) (5), 4506.1 (c), 4511 Welded ........................................................................................................................2805.3, 2508.3(d) CONSTRUCTION HEIGHT and AREA (See Occupancies by Group) CONSTRUCTION JOINTS, concrete ............................................................................... 2507.4, 2511.7 CONSTRUCTION FENCES .......................................................................................................... 3304.2 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Fire-Resistive .................................................................................................................................. 3702 In Streets.......................................................................................................................................... 3602 Safe Use of ................................................................................................................................... 2301.1 Weights of ................................................................................................................................2304.2(a) CONTAMINANTS.............................................................................................................................. 4106 CONTINENTAL SEATING .......................................................................................................3114.1(c) CONVALESCENT HOMES - Occupancy Group D - Division 2 ............................................. 901, 3118 CONVENTS - Occupancy Group H .......................................................................................... 1301, 3122 CORBELING ...............................................................................................................................3902.2(e) CORRIDORS, Width and Special Provisions for Definitions......................................................................................................................................... 401 General ............................................................................................................................... 3102.2, 3104Index - 10

Assembly Occupancies.................................................................................................... 3115.1, 3116.1 Hazardous Occupancies ............................................................................................................... 3119.1 Institutional Occupancies ............................................................................................3118.1, 3118.3(a) Mercantile and Business Occupancies ......................................................................................... 3121.1 Residential Occupancies .............................................................................................................. 3122.1 School Occupancies ..................................................................................................................... 3117.1 Storage and Industrial Occupancies ............................................................................................. 3120.1 COST OF BUILDINGS (Value)........................................................................................................ 104.5 COURTS Construction Requirements ................................................................................................ 3111, 3108.6 Definitions......................................................................................................................................... 401 Final Discharge Stated.................................................................................................................. 3111.1 Restrictions...................................................................................................................................... 3604 Slope, Maximum .......................................................................................................................... 3111.3 Width of ....................................................................................................................................... 3111.2 COVERED MALLS, WALKWAYS and PASSAGEWAYS .......................................................... 3124 COVERINGS For Fire Protection, General...................................................................................................Chapter 37 For Roofs................................................................................................................................Chapter 34 For Walls ................................................................................................................................Chapter 35 For Wood Doors........................................................................................................................... 3706.2 CURTAIN, Proscenium ..................................................................................................................607.1(e) CURTAIN WALL Definition .......................................................................................................................................... 401 Inspection of ...............................................................................................................................305.2(a) Permit Required for....................................................................................................................301.1(p) CUT-OFF, Untreated Wood Piles.................................................................................................2404.3(b) D D - OCCUPANCIES, Group D - Institutions ...............................................................................Chapter 9 Definition of ...................................................................................................................................... 901 DAMPERS Fire ......................................................................................................................... 1807.2(d), 3705.2(a) Fireplace ..................................................................................................................................3906.7 (b) DANCE HALLS, Occupancy Groups A and B ......................................................... 601, 607, 3115, 3116 DEAD LOAD Definition .......................................................................................................................................... 401 Weight of Materials for Calculation of ....................................................................................2304.2(a) Dead Ends .................................................................................................................................... 3104.5 DECORATIVE PROJECTIONS Combustible Materials Regulated ...................................................................... 1812.5, 1912.5, 2012.5 Design Loads................................................................................................................................ 2305.4 May Occupy Public Area ............................................................................................................. 3603.4 DEFINITIONS Of Flexible, Roof-like Structures .................................................................................................... 4302 Of Mandatory Inspections .............................................................................................................. 305.2 Of Occupancies ..........................................................................."01" Sections - Chapters 6 through 15 Of Rigid, Roof-like Structures ..................................................................................................... 4401.2 Of Sign Types.................................................................................................................................. 4202Index - 11

Of Types of Construction .........................................................."01" Sections - Chapters 18 through 22 Pertaining to Construction.................................................................................................... 401, 3124.2 Pertaining to Electrical .................................................................................................................... 4502 Pertaining to Plumbing.................................................................................................................... 4602 DEFLECTION Allowable Span of Wood Joists Regulated by .................................................................... 2904.1(a)(1) Exterior Glass Installation, Regulated by........................................................................................ 3508 In Storm Shutter Design, where Provided...................