MBP Module

Modular ConstructionLAWS, RULES, & CODES

Presented by:

Billy Tyson, CBO

BU1330

BN5405, SMI77

PX2753, SMP46

FLORIDA STATUTES

• TITLE XXXIII CHAPTER 553

• 553.35

“Florida Manufactured Building Act of 1979”

• 553.355

Minimum Construction Requirements

Florida Building Code 2010 Edition

Florida Fire Prevention & Life Safety Codes

Florida Building Codes

• FBC 101.2 Scope

Exceptions:

1. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and

(townhouses) not more than three stories and

Accessory structures.

2. Existing buildings

Note: Modular Construction is not listed.

Florida Building Codes

• FBC 101.4 Referenced Codes.

• FBC 101.4.1 – 101.4.8

FBC 101.4.8 Manufactured Buildings

For additional administrative & special codes

(FBC 428, Building, and Rule 9B-1 F.A.C.)

FBC Exemptions for modular’s

• FBC 102.2 Building

• (e) Mobile or modular used as temporary

(OFFICES)

• Exemption does not include

(ACCESSIBILITY)

• FBC 102.7 Relocation of manufactured bldgs.

FBC Exemptions Cont’d

• FBC 102.7 Relocation of manufactured bldgs.

1. Relocation of an existing manufactured building does not constitute an alteration.

2. A relocated mfg. bldg. shall comply with

(wind speed requirements)

How is the wind speed applied to the existing manufactured building?

Wind Speed Existing Modular

• Manufactured prior to March 1, 2002

The Standard Building Code

Wind speed map shall be applicable.

Clarification

Construction of the modular unit was in accordance with the Standard Building Code.

Wind Speed Existing Modular

• Manufactured after March 1, 2002

The Florida Building Code

Wind speed map shall be applicable.

Clarification

Construction of the modular unit was in accordance with the Florida Building Code.

CODE TEXT

• 102.7 Relocation of manufactured buildings.

• 1. Relocation of an existing manufactured building does not constitute an alteration.

• 2. A relocated building shall comply with wind speed requirements of the new location, using the appropriate wind speed map. If the existing building was manufactured in compliance with the Standard Building Code (prior to March 1, 2002), the wind speed map of the Standard Building Codeshall be applicable. If the existing building was manufactured in compliance with the Florida Building Code (after March 1, 2002), the wind speed map of the Florida Building Code shall be applicable.

FBC 2010 Code Change Language

FBC 102.7 Relocation of manufactured buildings

FBC 102.7 #3

A relocated building shall comply with the flood hazard area requirements of the new location, if applicable.

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FBC Exceptions Cont’d

• FBC 107.3 Examination of documents.

Exceptions:

1. Building plans approved pursuant to Section 553.77(5), Florida Statutes

State approved manufactured buildings are exempt from local plan review.

(except for)

Site related erection, assembly & construction

FBC Exceptions Cont’d

• FBC 107.3 Exceptions #1 Cont’d:

• Building plans approved pursuant to Section 553.77(5), Florida Statutes State approved manufactured buildings are exempt from local plan review.

• Except for: Site related erection, assembly & construction

FBC 105 PERMITS

• Time Limitation of application (Modulars)• FBC 105.3.7 Applicable Code for

Manufactured Buildings• Complete all buildings designed and approved

prior to the effective new code date for which a clear signed contract is in place prior to the code change. The construction activity must take place within six months of the contracts execution.

CODE TEXT• FBC 105.3.7 Applicable Code for Manufactured

Buildings.• Manufacturers should be permitted to complete

buildings designed and approved prior to the effective date of a new code edition, provided a clear signed contract is in place. The contract shall provide specific data mirroring that required by an application for permit, specifically, without limitation, date of execution, building owner or dealer, and anticipated date of completion. However, the construction activity must commence within six months of the contracts execution. The contract is subject to verification by the Department of Community Affairs.

• Now DBPR

Local Plan Review

• FBC 107.3.5 Minimum plan review

Exemptions:

# 6. Manufactured building plan (except for)

(Foundations) and

( Modifications of modular on site)

INSPECTIONS

• FBC 109.3 Required Inspections

Note: No Exceptions or Exemptions, modular buildings require the same inspection

protocol prescribed in the FBC.

• Modular inspectors performing in-plant inspections must be licensed in accordance with State Statute 468 and are approved for examination by the DBPR BCAIB.

FBC 428Manufactured Buildings

• FBC 428.1 General

Administrative requirements for inspection

and plan review of manufactured buildings

and factory-built schools (FBC 423).

• FAC Rule 9B-1 Manufactured Buildings

(Administrative Rules and Regulations)

FBC 428.1 Code Text• SECTION 428 MANUFACTURED BUILDINGS

428.1 General. The following administrative requirements for inspection and plan review apply to manufactured buildings including factory-built schools. Additional technical requirements for factory-built schools can be found in Section 423.

Note: See Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Rule 9B-l, Florida Administrative Code and Chapter 553, Florida Statutes.

• Now DBPR

428.3 Inspections

• Inspections conducted on site (installation site) shall be conducted in accordance with FBC Chapter 1.

• 428.3.2.1 At a minimum, a certified agency shall meet the criteria in sections 428.3.2.1 through 428.3.2.4.

Code Text FBC 428.3.2.1• FBC 428.3.2.1 With regard to manufactured

buildings, observe the manufacture of the first building built subsequent to the plan approval from start to finish, inspecting all subsystems (electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical or thermal) thereof. Continual observation and inspection shall continue until the Agency determines the implementation of the manufacturer's quality control program capabilities, in conjunction with application of the approved plans and specifications result in a building that meets or exceeds the standardsadopted herein.

Code Text FBC 428.3.2.1 Cont’d

• Thereafter, the agency shall inspect each module produced during at least one point of the manufacturing process and shall inspect a minimum of 75 percent of the subsystems (electrical, plumbing, structural, mechanical or thermal) or 20 percent of storage sheds that are not designed for human habitation and have a floor area of 720 square feet (67 m2) or less manufactured pursuant to the approved plan. Where a production line does not provide the subsystem percentages of inspection prescribed, in a single inspection, additional inspections shall be performed until prescribed percentages of installed subsystems are inspected.

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FBC 428.5 Alterations

• FBC 428.5.1 On-site Modifications

Note: This section of the code is administrated

by the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction.

This code section no longer in the 2010 FBC.

It is covered in State Statute 553.37(5)

&

FAC Rule 9B-1.011

FBC 428.5.1 Code Text• 428.5.1 On-site modifications. On-site

modification to manufactured buildings must be inspected by either a third party agency or by the authority having jurisdiction and must comply with the Florida Building Code. The authority having jurisdiction has superseding authority over any onsite modifications to a manufactured building or may delegate this authority to the department in writing on a case-by-case basis. Upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the modified manufactured building, the old insignia shall be removed and returned to the department.

FAC Rule 9B-1.011 TextOn-site Modifications

Florida Administrative Code, Rule 9B-1.011 (2)• (2) Off site modifications. Modifications made in an approved

manufacturing facility shall require certification by the Department pursuant to this paragraph. Modifications made in other than an approved manufacturing facility are subject to the local authority having jurisdiction.

Florida Administrative Code, Rule 9B-1.011 (3)• (3) On-site Modifications. On-site modifications to previously

approved manufactured buildings must be inspected by the local authority having jurisdiction and must comply with the Florida Building Code. The manufactured building is subject to locally adopted codes when it is taken out of compliance with the applicable state approved plans. Upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the modified manufactured building, the old insignia shall be removed and returned to the Department

553.375 Recertification of manufactured buildings.--Prior to the relocation, modification, or change of occupancy of a manufactured building within the state, the manufacturer, dealer, or owner thereof may apply to the department for recertification of that manufactured building. The department shall, by rule, provide what information the applicant must submit for recertification and for plan review and inspection of such manufactured buildings and shall establish fees for recertification. Upon a determination by the department that the manufactured building complies with the applicable building codes, the department shall issue a recertification insignia. A manufactured building that bears recertification insignia does not require any additional approval by an enforcement jurisdiction in which the building is sold or installed, and is considered to comply with all applicable codes. As an alternative to recertification by the department, the manufacturer, dealer, or owner of a manufactured building may seek appropriate permitting and a certificate of occupancy from the local jurisdiction in accordance with procedures generally applicable under the Florida Building Code.

Florida Statute 553.375Recertification of Manufactured Buildings

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FAC, Rule 9B-1

• 9B Division Of Housing And Community Development.

• Chapter 9B-1 Manufactured BuildingsDefinitions9B-1.002 (7) Department- DCA9B-1.002 (4)Closed Construction9B-1.002 (9) Insignia9B-1.002 (11) Labeled (FBC 202, FBC 1702)

SHEDS• Labeling A shed is:

– SS Insignia sheds are accessory buildings used for placement on the property of a single family dwelling.

“storage shed”, “Lawn Storage”, “Lawn Storage Shed” etc. Florida Building Residential volume. Definitions 202

- S1 and S2 Insignias are for commercial purposes as defined in Chapter 3, Section 311 of the FBC Building volume, and subject to FBC as applicable for storage occupancy.

-Rule: 9B-1.002 (24) Definitions (storage shed)-Florida Statute: 553.36 (12) Manufactured Bldg-FBC: FBC R202, FBC 311

Exceptions For Sheds• What exceptions are applicable?• Exceptions:• (553.73 (10)(h) and 1609.1.2 (3)

pertaining to wind borne debris protection, =< 720 s.f.)

and• (489.103 (21) pertaining to licensing

requirements for the installation of the building, =< 400 s.f.)

Exceptions For Sheds Cont’d

• As found in the FBC Residential volume, when the storage building-storage shed-lawn storage building is an accessory building used only for placement on the property of a single family dwelling,

and

• As applicable to storage (group S) buildings as defined in FBC chapter 3, section 311.

Exceptions For Sheds Cont’d• SS 553.73(10)(h) Doors on sheds 400 square feet or less.• State Statute Text 553.73 (10) (h)

• Storage sheds that are not designed for human habitation and that have a floor area of 720 square feet or less are not required to comply with the mandatory wind-borne-debris-impact standards of the Florida Building Code. In addition, such buildings that are 400 square feet or less and that are intended for use in conjunction with one- and two-family residences are not subject to the door height and width requirements of the Florida Building Code.

Modular School Building

QUESTION & ANSWER

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DCA Contacts

• Ila Jones: 1-850-922-6091

Ila.Jones@dca.state.fl.us

DCA Department Supervisor

• Robert Lorenzo: 1-850-410-1566

Robert.Lorenzo@dca.state.fl.us

Modular Building Program Coordinator