Interpretation #7249

Published September 28, 2013

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Original Request

Code Version
2010
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Chapter
15
Section
1521
Topic

Question

Is it the intent of FBC-B section 1521 (and the
Florida Energy Code s.502.2.1.1) to require
installing roof insulation when reroofing an
existing concrete deck that is not currently
insulated.

Answer Published 09/28/2013 at 4:13 PM

No. See commentary

Commentary

If the value of the re-roof does not exceed 30% of the value of the structure, and the total costs of all improvements over the last 12 months does not exceed 30% of the value of the structure. Then, under the Existing Building Code, Sections 612 & 711 and Section 101.4.1 of the Florida Building Code Energy, it may installed back to the same insulated values as the previous installation.