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Original Request

  • Request ID: 8486
  • Requested By: Kelly Green
  • Requester E-Mail: kellygreen1130@gmail.com
  • Code Version: 2017
  • Code: RESIDENT
  • Code Description:
  • Chapter: Chapter 3 Building Planning
  • Section: 301.2.1
  • Topic: Wind Design Criteria
  • Question: Is it the intent of R301.2.1 to allow the ASCE design manual to be considered an "alternative methodologies" as referenced in FBC 2017, Building 107.3.4.2? And can this methodologies be used by contractors to design residential structures for permitting purposes?
  • Comment: None

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Input Received:

No, ASCE is not set up as a Construction manual. It is a design tool that a design professional can use to calculate an appropriate structure based on calculations. There are other options within R301.2.1.1 that are manuals that a contractor could use for submitting a wind compliance method.
Linda Patrick on 11/25/2020 at 3:34 PM

Answer:

ASCE is not set up as a Construction manual. It is a design tool that a design professional or properly trained person, such as a contractor, can use to calculate an appropriate structure based on calculations. There are also other options within R301.2.1.1 that are manuals that a contractor could use for submitting a wind compliance method. Training and knowledge is the key to using this information.
On 12/08/2020 at 2:53 PM

Commentary:

None.

Comments on Draft:

I disagree. Section 107,3,4,2 permits certifications by contractors for compliance with the wind-resistant provisions of the code or alternate methodologies approved by the Florida Building Commission. There is nothing in the code or the law at Section 489.115(4)(b). There is nothing that says only engineers can read and apply ASCE 7. I have personally know contractors that can run rings around some engineers I have known in the application of ASCE 7-16 to a design.
Joseph Belcher on 12/08/2020 at 3:21 PM
Agree with Joe. It is complex but doable by other than design professionals.
Samuel Greenberg on 12/16/2020 at 5:55 PM
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