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Interpretation #8338

Original Request

  • Date: November 20, 2019
  • Requested By: Jay Coughlin
  • Requester E-Mail: JAYCOUGH@AOL.COM
  • Code Version: 2017
  • Code: BUILDING
  • Code Description:
  • Chapter: Chapter 15- Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures
  • Section: 1511.5
  • Topic: Roof Tile Repairs

  • Question: is it the intent of FBC 2017-Section 1511.5 to allow roof repairs (less than 25%) with like-kind quality materials, such as tile found in boneyard or salvaged from another slope or building.

Answer on 11/20/2019 at 1:13 PM

Yes

Commentary:

Section 1511.5 mirrors Section 706.5 of the FBC-Existing. In Chapter 3 of the Existing code book (provisions for all compliance methods) Section 302.4 allows for like materials to be permitted for repairs and alterations, provided no unsafe condition is created.