small contractor, the distributors, and the dealers specializing in fenestration replacement on home improvement projects where no other improvements are contemplated. Rationale [Provide an explanation of why you would like this Proposed Modification to the Florida Building Code.]: The current provisions fall within the glitch criteria because they create a conflict within the code. Chapter 1 at Table 101.4 Note d incorporates statutory language defining renovations. The language of Note d limits the application of the energy provisions of the code to alterations to the building envelope to those exceeding 30 percent of the assessed value of the structure over a 1-year period. Section 402.3.6 requires all replaced fenestration to meet the current energy provisions of the code. The change has a Florida specific need to allow conformance with the definition and requirements for renovated buildings as renovations relate to energy code compliance contained in Chapters 553.902(3) and 553.906, Florida Statute a residential or “(3) “Renovated building” means nonresidential building undergoing alteration that varies or changes insulation, HVAC systems, water heating systems, or exterior envelope conditions, provided the estimated cost of renovation exceeds 30 percent of the assessed value of the structure.” for renovated “553.906 Thermal efficiency standards buildings.—Thermal designs and operations for renovated buildings for which building permits are obtained after March 15, 1979, shall take into account insulation; windows; infiltration; HVAC, service water heating, energy distribution, lighting, energy managing, and auxiliary systems design and equipment selection and performance. Such buildings shall not be required to meet standards more stringent than the provisions of the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction. These standards apply only to those portions of the structure which are actually renovated” (Emphasis provided.) The impact on small business if this glitch is allowed to stand will be a chilling effect on the fenestration replacement market for small contractors, distributors, dealers specializing in fenestration replacement, and some window manufacturers. In the current state of the economy, requiring the upgrade of replacement fenestration to meet the criteria for new construction will increase the cost by estimates ranging from 15 percent to 45 percent and more. The fragile market for the small businesses specializing in alterations involving the replacement of fenestration cannot withstand any increase.
small contractor, the distributors, and the dealers specializing in fenestration replacement on home improvement projects where no other improvements are contemplated. Rationale [Provide an explanation of why you would like this Proposed Modification to the Florida Building Code.]: The current provisions fall within the glitch criteria because they create a conflict within the code. Chapter 1 at Table 101.4 Note d incorporates statutory language defining renovations. The language of Note d limits the application of the energy provisions of the code to alterations to the building envelope to those exceeding 30 percent of the assessed value of the structure over a 1-year period. Section 402.3.6 requires all replaced fenestration to meet the current energy provisions of the code. The change has a Florida specific need to allow conformance with the definition and requirements for renovated buildings as renovations relate to energy code compliance contained in Chapters 553.902(3) and 553.906, Florida Statute “(3) “Renovated building” means a residential or nonresidential building undergoing alteration that varies or changes insulation, HVAC systems, water heating systems, or exterior envelope conditions, provided the estimated cost of renovation exceeds 30 percent of the assessed value of the structure.” “553.906 Thermal efficiency standards for renovated buildings.—Thermal designs and operations for renovated buildings for which building permits are obtained after March 15, 1979, shall take into account insulation; windows; infiltration; HVAC, service water heating, energy distribution, lighting, energy managing, and auxiliary systems design and equipment selection and performance. Such buildings shall not be required to meet standards more stringent than the provisions of the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction. These standards apply only to those portions of the structure which are actually renovated” (Emphasis provided.) The impact on small business if this glitch is allowed to stand will be a chilling effect on the fenestration replacement market for small contractors, distributors, dealers specializing in fenestration replacement, and some window manufacturers. In the current state of the economy, requiring the upgrade of replacement fenestration to meet the criteria for new construction will increase the cost by estimates ranging from 15 percent to 45 percent and more. The fragile market for the small businesses specializing in alterations involving the replacement of fenestration cannot withstand any increase.
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