Building Officials Association of Florida
Protecting Lives and Property since 1953

Interpretation #7949

Published August 17, 2017

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Original Request

Code Version
2014
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Chapter
15
Section
1514.2.5.3
Topic
Penetration within the roof valley

Question

Is it the intent of the current code in effect, to relocate where an existing penetration of a plumbing vent stack within the valley area, on an existing home built under 1969 SFBC

Answer Published 08/17/2017 at 12:33 PM

The building codes are not retroactive. As per the existing building code, depending on the level of renovation it may be necessary. If it is a change of use that might also require the upgrade. If it is working fine but there is no changes to the structure then no modification would be needed. More specific details of the situation must be submitted for a more definite answer.

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