Andrew Johnson, on behalf of Harbor Home Improvements; The Commission determined that section 505.1, Florida Building Code, Existing Building Volume (2004, as amended 12/05 and 12/06), does not require replacement windows to meet the current code ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Division of Housing and Community Development

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Florida Building Commission has issued an order disposing of the petition for declaratory statement filed by Andrew Johnson, on behalf of Harbor Home Improvements on April 2, 2007. The following is a summary of the agency’s disposition of the petition:

The Commission determined that section 505.1, Florida Building Code, Existing Building Volume (2004, as amended 12/05 and 12/06), does not require replacement windows to meet the current code requirements for emergency escape and rescue opening. An emergency escape and rescue opening is only required to meet the requirements for emergency escape and rescue openings in effect when the building was built.

A copy of the Order Disposing of the Petition for Declaratory Statement may be obtained by contacting: Paula P. Ford, Commission Clerk, Department of Community Affairs, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100.