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r FEB 15 1994 <br />BOOK Y 91' FACE741 - <br />As a result of Hurricane Andrew, the state recently made some <br />changes to building code requirements enforced by local <br />governments. Foremost among these changes was the elimination of= <br />an exemption for single-family and two-family residences from wind r' <br />load standards referenced in Section 1205 of the Standard Building <br />Code. The attached memo briefly explains this situation. <br />Because of these changes, single-family and two-family home <br />building plans must be sealed by an engineer or contain sufficient <br />information to show that they meet the criteria of (are deemed to <br />comply with) Section 1205. This new requirement has added to the <br />cost of single-family and two-family building permit applications. <br />It has also increased the time required for the building division's <br />plans examiners to review plans. <br />Since some questions have been raised regarding this new <br />requirement, staff will give a brief presentation to the Board on <br />this issue at the February 8 meeting. <br />« r.•, P 10.i <br />DATE: August ?l, 1M <br />FRM: Wayne H. gnas <br />Asdstant Bundiog Director <br />TSgO[IGS: Ester L. �ysar n <br />Building�h�sato�ID" <br />An a result of Affairs Board s B e Andrew studies, the Florida Department Of 9"munity <br />has aKecBo ding Codes and Standards, by emerg+enay ru19 /9BMW3-17, <br />family dwellings.�ted � �t� � wind -loads standards for one and two <br />Consequently, this means an building construction must now meet the engineering <br />criteria set forth in the Standard Bundim Code (SBC),_ Section lam. <br />As stated in the rule, either, of two methods may be used to accomplish this task.- <br />Utilizing <br />ask: <br />Utilizing wed phns and specifloations, clearly indicated <br />with Section lam, SBC liance <br />as appropriate. (sealed by Florida gagis <br />tered <br />Engineer or Architect.) <br />As spedQcally allowed is the rale, the new <br />msy also be- <br />fte criteria.) <br />In an effort to accomplish uniform implementation of the <br />Treasure Coast Builder's Association, and the Bun im• the <br />.bad sever 01Hcials Association, <br />Treasure Coast Chapter, bas <br />meetings regarding this issue. <br />Consistent with other jurisdictions, Indian giver County end the City of Vera Beach <br />will be enforcing the state directive as follows: <br />EFFBCTIVS SEPTR : 1S 1Mt All applications for building permits, subject to <br />tae rule, mast include strncturai details and specifications pertaining to <br />i strapping,resistance.)ow bbusprints. (aacaorfag, fasteaars, bracing <br />14 <br />M M M <br />