BOAF Interpretations

Interpretation #8471

Original Request

Requested By: Kelly Green
Requester E-Mail: kellygreen1130@gmail.com
Code Version: 2017
Code: BUILDING
Code Description:
Chapter: Chapter 1-Scope and Administration
Section: 107.3.4.2
Topic: plan certification
Question: Is it the intent of 107.3.4.2 to allow a Division 1 contractor that has completed specialized continuing education courses to certify windload and structural design plans and specifications for 1 and 2 family homes that are submitted by any other Division 1 contractor for permitting?

Reference interpretations
7385
5543
7298
4960
Reference statues
489.113.9 (B).2
489.115.4 (B). 2
553.79.17

Answer:

Yes. As an Administrative Chapter - this is added to meet the requirements allowed in 489........

On 11/20/2020 at 1:41 PM

Commentary:

Certifications by contractors authorized under the provisions of Section 489.115(4)(b), Florida Statutes, shall be considered equivalent to sealed plans and specifications by a person licensed under Chapter 471, Florida Statutes, or Chapter 481, Florida Statutes, by local enforcement agencies for plans review for permitting purposes relating to compliance with the wind resistance provisions of the code or alternate methodologies approved by the Florida Building Commission for one- and two-family dwellings. Local enforcement agencies may rely upon such certification by contractors that the plans and specifications submitted conform to the requirements of the code for wind resistance. If you comply with the following - Certifications by contractors authorized under the provisions of Section 489.115(4)(b), Florida Statute

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