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  1. jar546

    Soundproofing in Structures: A Critical yet Overlooked Element of Building Compliance

    Sound transmission regulations, as outlined in Sections 1207.1, 1207.2, and 1207.3 of the International Building Code (IBC) and the Florida Building Code (FBC), are often one of the most overlooked yet crucial aspects of building compliance. These regulations are essential for ensuring a...
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    Permits for Window Replacements

    In many areas permits are not required for replacement windows unless they involve an egress window and sometimes, not even for that. I never liked the fact that in some towns we did not do replacement window inspections because I found so many of them installed improperly, especially when it...
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    • Forum: Residential Building Codes
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    Wind Mitigation During Re-Roofing in Wind-Borne Debris Areas

    Unlike what you find in the IRC, there are added section in the FBC Residential book. I thought this would be interesting for those of you that are not in a hurricane zone, more specifically a wind-borne debris region. Take a look: March 1, 2002 is when the Florida Building Code took...
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    Flaw in the Florida Building Code (FBC)

    It looks like the reduced wind load requirement up in the panhandle may not have been such a good idea. Hurricane Michael May Have Exposed Weak Spot in Florida's Tough Building Code By Associated Press 7 days ago weather.com There was a time when the trees in Florida's Panhandle would be a...
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    • Forum: Industry News
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    UL 2196 Rated Cable for Critical Circuits

    [F]2702.3 Critical circuits. Cables used for survivability of required critical circuits shall be listed in accordance with UL 2196. Electrical circuit protective systems shall be installed in accordance with their listing requirements. Does this apply to both power and data? How have you seen...
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    • Forum: Electrical Codes
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    Electrical Requirements of the Florida Building Code (Energy)

    This is often an overlooked area and something that has always been a bit of a problem getting the electrical inspector and energy inspector to work together or have dual certifications. Here is a link of the FBC Energy Code. If you scroll all the way down to Section 405, you will see the...
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