Building Officials Association of Florida
Protecting Lives and Property since 1953

Interpretation #6888

Published January 24, 2012

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Code Version
2007
Code
EXTBLDG
Code Description
Existing Building
Chapter
2
Section
202. General Definitions
Topic
Definition: "Structural Determination"

Question

Is it the intent of Section 202 General Definitions (STRUCTURAL DETERMINATION) to encompass and or include any electrical, plumbing components or non load bearing concrete slab cut out and replacement.

Answer Published 01/24/2012 at 10:41 AM

No.

Commentary

The key phrase is "the removal of which part, material or assembly could cause, or be expected to cause, all or any portion to collapse or fail". This could include members supporting electrical or plumbing components, but not the components themselves.