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453.25.4.3 Exterior Envelope

2020 FBC - Building, 7th edition > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use > 453 State Requirements for Educational Facilities > 453.25 Public Shelter Design Criteria > 453.25.4 Structural Standard for Wind Loads > 453.25.4.3 Exterior Envelope
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The exterior envelope, louvers over air intakes and vents, and gooseneck-type intakes and vents of EHPAs shall be designed and installed to meet the wind load and missile impact criteria.

453.25.4.3.1

HVAC equipment mounted on roofs and anchoring systems shall be designed and installed to meet the wind load criteria.

453.25.4.3.2

Roof-mounted HVAC equipment shall have a 12-inch-high (305 mm) curb around the roof opening and be designed to prevent the entry of rain water.

Exception: Exposed mechanical equipment or appliances fastened to a roof or installed on the ground in compliance with the code using rated stands, platforms, curbs, slabs, walls, or other means are deemed to comply with the wind-resistance requirements of the 2007 Florida Building Code, as amended. Further support or enclosure of such mechanical equipment or appliances is not required by a state or local official having authority to enforce the Florida Building Code.

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453.25.4.3 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy, Exterior Envelope
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2017 FBC - Building, 6th edition > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy > 453 State Requirements for Educational Facilities > 453.25 Public Shelter Design Criteria > 453.25.4 Structural Standard for Wind Loads > 453.25.4.3 Exterior Envelope
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453.25.4.5 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy, Exterior Envelope
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107.2.4 Scope and Administration, Exterior Wall Envelope
Construction documents for all buildings shall describe the exterior wall envelope in sufficient detail to determine compliance with this code ...
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