The purpose of these meetings is to accept public input and to provide recommendations on the proposed code changes for the 2013 update to the Florida Building Code. Please see listed below all meeting dates, times and locations. The following ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Florida Building Commission

The Florida Building Commission, “The Commission” announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATES AND TIME: October 4, 2012 – October 17, 2012 (See below calendar for specific dates.)

PLACE: For meeting times and locations, please see calendar below. All meetings to be conducted in person at the listed sites with the exception of the Electrical TAC which will be conducted via Communications Media Technology.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The purpose of these meetings is to accept public input and to provide recommendations on the proposed code changes for the 2013 update to the Florida Building Code. Please see listed below all meeting dates, times and locations.

The following Technical Advisory Committees (TAC’s)

PLACE: Codes and Standards Office, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Kelly Training Room, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 (For directions please call: [phone])

Special Occupancy TAC

DATE AND TIME: October 4, 2012, 9:00 a.m. – until completion

PLACE: Codes and Standards Office, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Room 250L, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. For directions please call: [phone].

The Electrical TAC meeting is the only code review meeting to be conducted via Communications Media Technology.

Electrical TAC

DATE AND TIME: October 17, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon

PLACE: Communications Media Technology. Specifically, Teleconference/Webinar: You must access BOTH the teleconference for AUDIO connectivity and you must access the Webinar for VISUAL connectivity. Conference Call: 1(888)670-3525, Access Code: 297 701 3986; Webinar: To join the webinar meeting (Now from mobile devices!)

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

1.              Go to:

https://suncom.webex.com/suncom/j.php?ED=159822937&UID=1271419357&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D

2.              If requested, enter your name and email address.

3.              If a password is required, enter the meeting password: (This meeting does not require a password.)

4.              Click “Join”.

The following Technical Advisory Committees (TAC’s) will meet at:

Daytona Ocean Walk Hilton, 100 N Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida 32118.

For guest room reservations please call: [phone].

Roofing TAC

DATES AND TIMES: October 6, 2012, 9:00 a.m. – until completion, and, if needed; Roofing TAC, October 7, 2012, 8:00 a.m. – until completion; Energy TAC, October 8, 2012, 8:00 a.m. – until completion; Plumbing TAC, October 10, 2012, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (or until completion).

Mechanical TAC

DATE AND TIME: October 10, 2012, 1:00 p.m. (or as soon as the Plumbing TAC meeting is concluded) – until completion

DATE AND TIME: Structural TAC, October 11, 2012, 8:00 a.m. – until completion. And, if needed; Structural TAC, October 12, 2012, 8:00 a.m. – until completion

The following Technical Advisory Committees

PLACE: Ocala Hilton, 3600 S.W. 36th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34474. For guest room reservations please call: [phone].

Accessibility TAC

DATE AND TIME: October 15, 2012, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (or until completion)

Code Administration TAC

DATE AND TIME: October 15, 2012, 10:00 a.m. (or as soon as the Accessibility TAC meeting has concluded) – until completion

Fire TAC

DATE AND TIME: October 16, 2012, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (or until completion)

Swimming Pool TAC

DATE AND TIME: October 16, 2012, 1:00 p.m. (or as soon as the Fire TAC meeting has concluded) – until completion

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Marlita Peters, Building Codes and Standards Office, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100, [phone] or visit the website: floridabuilding.org.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 10 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Ms. Barbara Bryant, Building Codes and Standards Office, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100, [phone] or Fax: [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence from which the appeal is to be issued.

For more information, you may contact: Mr. Mo Madani, Building Codes and Standards Office, 2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100, [phone] or visit our website: floridabuilding.org.