§ 320.1001. Compliance alternatives.

Section 3409, Compliance Alternatives, 2000 International Building Code (attached to Ord. 2002-263-E as Exhibit A) is hereby adopted in its entirety, subject to the following revisions:

Section 3409.1 is amended to read as follows:

… All calculations and evaluations which are required to be prepared in Section 3409 shall be prepared and submitted by an architect and/or engineer licensed by the state of Florida, along with a signed and sealed affidavit to certify that the preparer has visited the site and the calculations and evaluations are accurate to the best of his or her knowledge.

The policies and procedures outlined in Section 3409 shall in no way waive the requirement for full compliance with the Florida Accessibility Code.

Section 3409.2 is amended to read as follows:

3409.2 Applicability. This Section shall apply to all structures that qualify as Special Historic Buildings as stated in 3401.5.2 of the Florida Building Code. …

Section 3409.3 is amended to read as follows:

3409.3 Acceptance. For repairs, alterations, and changes of occupancy to Special Historic buildings as defined in Section 3401.5 of the Florida Building Code, compliance with this Section shall be accepted by the building official and Fire Marshall, unless there exists a unique feature or condition of the building that presents or creates a circumstance that could forseeably result in an immediate danger to public health or safety.

Section 3409.3.2 is deleted in its entirety.

Section 3409.6.7.1 is amended to read as follows:

3409.6.7.1 Categories. The categories for HVAC systems are:

1.

Category a — Plenums not in accordance with Section 602 of the Florida Mechanical Code — 10 points.

2.

Category b — Air movement in egress elements not in accordance with Section 1004.3.2.4 — 5 points.

3.

Category c — Both categories a and b are applicable — 15 points.

4.

Category d — Compliance of the HVAC system with Section 1004.3.2.4 and Section 602 of the Florida Mechanical Code — 0 points.

5.

Category e — Systems serving one story: or a central boiler/chiller system without ductwork connecting two or more stories + 5 points.

Section 3409.6.8 is amended to read as follows:

Section 3409.6.8 Automatic fire detection. Evaluate the smoke detection capability based on the location and operation of automatic fire detectors in accordance with Section 905 and the Florida Mechanical Code. Under the categories. …

Section 3409.6.8.1 is amended to read as follows:

Section 3409.6.8.1 Categories. The categories for automatic fire detection are:

1.

Category a — None.

2.

Category b — Existing smoke detectors in HVAC systems and maintained in accordance with the Florida Fire Code.

3.

Category c — Smoke detectors in HVAC systems. The detectors are installed in accordance with the requirements for new buildings in the Florida Mechanical Code.

4.

Category d — Smoke detectors throughout all floor areas other than individual guest rooms, tenant spaces and dwelling units.

5.

Category e — Smoke detectors installed throughout the fire area.

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Section 3409.6.14 is amended to read as follows:

Section 3409.6.14 Elevator control. Evaluate the passenger elevator equipment and controls that are available to the fire department to reach all occupied floors. Elevator recall controls shall be provided in accordance with the Florida Fire Code. …

Section 3409.6.14.1 is amended to read as follows:

Section 3409.6.14.1 Categories. The categories for elevator controls are:

1.

Category a — No elevator.

2.

Category b — Any elevator without Phase I and Phase II recall.

3.

Category c — All elevators with Phase I and Phase II recall as required by the Florida Fire Code.

4.

Category d — All meet category b or category c where permitted to be without recall; and at least one elevator that complies with new construction requirements serves all occupied floors.

(Ord. No. 2002-263-E, § 1)

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