Summary
Update to the electrical code including an exemption for residential pool pumps from the requirements for ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI); amendment deleting requirements for equipotential bonding for pools since it would be covered under the updated electrical code; amendment relating to interior designers, amendment clarifying that “opening protection” as it relates to alteration is limited to site built single-family detached residential structures and homes built prior to the implementation of the Florida Building Code; correction of a nail diameter that create conflict within the Code, amendment relating to underlayment standards for mitigation; amendment to update the energy code computer compliance tools to more accurately reflect code requirements, correct certain “bugs” and equipment baselines founds in their applications. Amendment to revise the energy code residential prescriptive compliance form for consistency with the code requirements and correct certain code implementation dates for equipment.