Interpretation #7006

Published July 13, 2012

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Original Request

Code Version
2007
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Building
Chapter
1
Section
102.2
Topic
Chickee Buildings

Question

Is it the intent of section 102.2 (h) to ONLY define a "chickee" as a type of building, structure or facility and state it's execption from the Florida Building code? Or is it the intent of this area to describe the items for which are not allowed in the exept "chickee" as a building, structure or facility, relating to electric, plumbing, walls or floor?

Answer Published 07/13/2012 at 9:12 AM

The term Chickee as used in 102.2 (h) is describing a
structure constructed by either the Seminole or Miccosukee
Indians and is exempt from the Florida Building Code. The
term is not used elsewhere in the Florida Building Code . A
structure constructed under this exemption cannot
incorporate any electric, plumbing or other non-wood
items.

Commentary

The definition of a chickee speaks for itself; if it has non-natural items it is not a chickee.