Overview: Code
Modification Process
Summary
Code Development Process
Step 1 - Proponent has Step 2 - Proponent Step 3 - Staff reviews
a code change in mind enters the mod into all submitted mods and
floridabuilding.org
verifies those that are
complete
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PROPONENT
Step 4 - After Mod
submittal deadline,
completed mods are
subject to public
comment period (45
days)
Step 5 - During the
public comment period
Public can post either
general comments or
alternate language
comments to the site
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MODIFICATION
(Mod)
STAFF VERIFIES
Staff can request more information and mod goes
back to the proponent
1st COMMENT PERIOD
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GENERAL OR
ALTERNATE
LANGUAGE
Some mods remain unverified if not complete
Code Development Process – Continued
Step 6 - After the
public comment
period, Staff
compiles all mods
and comments for
TAC review
Step 7 - Technical
Advisory Committee
Reviews comments and
original mods (TAC)
and make
recommendation to the
Commission
Step 8 - TAC
decision is made
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STAFF COMPILES
TAC REVIEW MODIFICATION
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Step 9 - For all
approved Mods, Staff
updates all changes
and TAC info and
votes into the BCIS
Step 10 - All
information to date,
including TAC actions,
are allowed for
another 45 day public
comment period
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STAFF COMPILES
2nd COMMENT PERIOD
Some mods receive no affirmative recommendation,
if not approved
Step 12 - Staff
compiles all 2nd
comment period
information for the
TAC review if
necessary
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STAFF COMPILES
Step 13 - TACS review
2nd Comment Period
Comments as
applicable and the
Commission takes
action on the TACs
recommendation
Step 14 - Adoption of the Proposed Code By Rule In
accordance with F.S. Ch 120 Procedures
- Public Workshop
- Public Hearing
- File Rule with Department of State
- Effective Date
2010 FBC
TAC REVIEW
COMMISSION ACTION
Documents to use when submitting Mods
• 1. 2012 International Codes ( I- Codes)
Documents to use when submitting Mods – cont.
2. 2010 Florida Building Code
•Questions?
• 850-487-1824