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Building Codes & Construction Regulations Flashcards

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  1. Under the Florida Building Code, how often is the code updated?

    Answer: Every three years

    The Florida Building Code is updated on a three-year cycle, aligned with the International Code Council update cycle.

  2. Which type of construction requires the most fire-resistive materials under the Florida Building Code?

    Answer: Type I

    Type I construction requires the highest degree of fire resistance, with structural elements made of noncombustible materials with the highest fire-resistance ratings.

  3. A Florida contractor is building a single-family home in a High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ). Which counties are designated as HVHZ?

    Answer: Dade and Broward

    Miami-Dade and Broward counties are the only two counties in Florida designated as High-Velocity Hurricane Zones.

  4. What document must be posted at a construction site in Florida to allow inspections to proceed?

    Answer: The recorded Notice of Commencement and approved permit card

    The recorded Notice of Commencement and approved permit card must be posted at the job site so the building inspector can verify the project before proceeding.

  5. Under Florida law, which entity has the authority to issue a Stop-Work Order on a construction project?

    Answer: The local building official or the DBPR's workers' compensation division

    Both the local building official and the DBPR's Division of Workers' Compensation have authority to issue Stop-Work Orders on Florida construction projects.

  6. Under the Florida Building Code, what is the minimum R-value required for insulation in an exterior wall in Climate Zone 2 (most of Florida)?

    Answer: R-13

    Climate Zone 2, which covers most of Florida, requires a minimum of R-13 insulation in exterior walls.

  7. Which code governs the mechanical systems (HVAC) in Florida residential construction?

    Answer: Florida Building Code – Residential, Chapter 12

    Mechanical systems in Florida residential construction are governed by the Florida Building Code – Residential, Chapter 12, which is based on the International Residential Code's mechanical provisions.