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2014 FBC - Building, 5^th edition

ADOPTS WITH AMENDMENTS:

International Building Code 2012 (IBC 2012)

Chapter 1 Scope and Administration

Chapter 2 Definitions

Chapter 3 Use and Occupancy Classification

Chapter 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy

Chapter 5 General Building Heights and Areas

Chapter 6 Types of Construction

Chapter 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features

Chapter 8 Interior Finishes

Chapter 9 Fire Protection Systems

Chapter 10 Means of Egress

Chapter 11 Accessibility

Chapter 12 Interior Environment

Chapter 13 Energy Efficiency

Chapter 14 Exterior Walls

Chapter 15 Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures

Chapter 16 Structural Design

Chapter 17 Special Inspections and Tests

Chapter 18 Soils and Foundations

Chapter 19 Concrete

Chapter 20 Aluminum

Chapter 21 Masonry

Chapter 22 Steel

Chapter 23 Wood

Chapter 24 Glass and Glazing

Chapter 25 Gypsum Board and Plaster

Chapter 26 Plastic

Chapter 27 Electrical

Chapter 28 Mechanical Systems

Chapter 29 Plumbing Systems

Chapter 30 Elevators and Conveying Systems

Chapter 31 Special Construction

Chapter 32 Encroachments Into the Public Right-Of-Way

Chapter 33 Safeguards During Construction

Chapter 34 Existing Structures

3401 General

3401.1 Scope

3401.2 Maintenance

3401.3 Compliance

3401.4 Building Materials and Systems

3401.5 Dangerous Conditions

3401.6 Alternative Compliance

3402 Definitions Reserved

3403 Additions Reserved

3404 Alterations Reserved

3405 Repairs Reserved

3406 Fire Escapes Reserved

3407 Glass Replacement Reserved

3408 Change of Occupancy Reserved

3409 Historic Buildings Reserved

3410 Moved Structures Reserved

3411 Accessibility for Existing Buildings Reserved

3412 Compliance Alternatives Reserved

Chapter 35 Referenced Standards

Chapter 36 Florida Fire Prevention Code

Appendix A Employee Qualifications

Appendix B Chapter 9B-52 F.A.C. Florida Standard for Passive Radon-Resistant Construction

Appendix C Florida Standard for Mitigation of Radon in Existing Buildings

Appendix D Fire Districts

Appendix E Florida Standard for Radon-Resistant New Commercial Construction

Appendix F Rodentproofing

Appendix G Flood-Resistant Construction

Appendix H Signs

Appendix I Patio Covers

Appendix J Grading

Appendix K Administrative Provisions

Appendix L Earthquake Recording Instrumentation

Appendix M Tsunami-Generated Flood Hazard

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Chapter 34 Existing Structures

Section 3401 General

3401.1 Scope

Alteration, repair, addition, relocation and change of occupancy of existing structures and buildings shall comply with the provisions of the Florida Building Code, Existing Building.

3401.2 Maintenance

Reserved.

3401.3 Compliance

Reserved.

3401.4 Building Materials and Systems

Reserved.

3401.5 Dangerous Conditions

Reserved.

3401.6 Alternative Compliance

Reserved.

Section 3402 Definitions Reserved

Section 3403 Additions Reserved

Section 3404 Alterations Reserved

Section 3405 Repairs Reserved

Section 3406 Fire Escapes Reserved

Section 3407 Glass Replacement Reserved

Section 3408 Change of Occupancy Reserved

Section 3409 Historic Buildings Reserved

Section 3410 Moved Structures Reserved

Section 3411 Accessibility for Existing Buildings Reserved

Section 3412 Compliance Alternatives Reserved

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