Interpretation #6678

Published September 19, 2011

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Original Request

Code Version
2007
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Building
Chapter
3
Section
310.1
Topic
Change of Occupancy

Question

Is it the intent of Florida Building Code Section 310.1 to require an existing 1 or 2 family dwelling, regulated by the Florida Residential Code, to undergo a "change of occupancy classification" to R1 when licensed for transient rental as a 1 or 2 family "resort dwelling", and then require automatic sprinkler protection?

Answer Published 09/19/2011 at 10:18 AM

A Change of Use / Occupancy would be required, both for FBC
and local zoning requirements. The sprinkler system
question can only answered by considering the requirements
of Chapter 26 of NFPA 101 for the specific project layout
that is being proposed.

Commentary

None.