Interpretation #7135

Published February 22, 2013

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Original Request

Code Version
2010
Code
EXTBLDG
Code Description
Existing Building
Chapter
6
Section
601.2
Topic
sanitation vs energy efficiency wording

Question

Is it the intent of 601.2 to have the word "sanitation" in the second sentence? The first sentence talks about safety and energy efficiency. The second sentence mentions safety and sanitation. Should sanitation be changed to energy efficiency?

Answer Published 02/22/2013 at 9:24 AM

No. While the format is a bit different, the base code
refers to sanitation as well as does the 2012 IECC. Florida
added the language regarding energy efficiency, which does
not appear in either the 2009 or 2012 IECC - The language
was the same in the 2004 FBCEB.

Commentary

The wording regarding energy efficiency was purposedly added by Florida.