61-41.0095. Component System  


Effective on Sunday, September 13, 2009
  • 1(1) A manufacturer may prefabricate building components such as wall, floor, or roof panels in standardized sections that are closed construction and assembled in buildings. These components may be certified under the Florida Manufactured (Modular) Buildings Program.

    38(2) The applicable authority having jurisdiction is responsible for inspecting installation of components.

    51(3) The manufacturer shall submit documents and data providing complete information necessary for evaluation of the component’s performance and capabilities for its intended use. Method of construction, calculations and test procedures shall be certified by a Florida registered architect or engineer and shall be as follows:

    97(a) Method of construction and detail drawings shall be submitted;

    107(b) Structural calculations in accordance with established principles of engineering design;

    118(c) When the component is such that calculations of their safe structural integrity or fire resistance cannot be accurately determined, tests shall be performed by a recognized testing organization. Test procedures and results shall be submitted;

    154(d) All components shall comply with the applicable building codes, Rule Chapter 61G20-3, F.A.C. or Section 170553.8425, F.S.

    172Rulemaking Authority 174553.37(2), 175553.38 FS. 177Law Implemented 179553.36(6), 180553.37(2), 181553.38 FS. 183History–New 9-13-01, Amended 7-16-03, 5-13-07, 9-13-09, Formerly 1909B-1.0095.