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COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM
302
CONSENT
INFORMATIONAL X
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR
April 11, 2005
Meeting
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MGR. /DEPT
Authorization
REQUEST:
The Community Development Department is responding to a City Commission directive to
investigate the ability to waive the handicap accessible parking space requirement for small
commercial sites with a limited number of parking spaces.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this agenda item is to inform the City Commission that it may not waive the
handicap parking space requirement and that each local government is charged by state statute
with the responsibility to enforce the Florida Americans With Disabilities Accessibility
Implementation Act (sections 553.501 through 553.513, Florida Statutes).
APPLICABLE LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY:
Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines
Chapter 553, Florida Statutes
Chapter 11, Florida Building Code
Chapter 6, City Code of Ordinances
DISCUSSION:
In response to City Commission direction to investigate the City Commission's ability to waive
requiring a handicap accessible parking space for very small businesses in small sites that limit
the number of parking spaces, staff contacted both the Florida Department of Community
Affairs and separately researched the Florida Statutes.
Sections 553.501 through 553.513, Florida Statutes are known as the Florida Americans With
Disabilities Accessibility Implementation Act. The Act incorporates into state law the
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accessibility requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and obtains and
maintains the United States Department of Justice certification of the Florida Accessibility
Code for Building Construction as equivalent to federal standards for accessibility of buildings,
structures, and facilities.
Subsection 553.504 (1), Florida Statutes, states the following: "All new or altered buildings
and facilities subject to ss. 553.501- 553.513 which maybe frequented in, lived in, or worked
in by the public shall comply with ss. 553.501 - 553.513."
Section 553.5041 regulates the provision of parking spaces for persons who have disabilities.
Subsection 553.5041 (3) states the following: "If parking spaces are provided for self-parking
by employees or visitors, or both, accessible spaces shall be provided in each such parking
area. Such spaces shall be designed and marked for the exclusive use of those individuals who
have a severe physical disability and have permanent or temporary mobility problems..."
Section 553.512 grants the Florida Building Commission the ability to provide criteria for
granting individual modifications of or exemptions from the literal requirements of state
handicap accessibility requirements, upon a determination of unnecessary, unreasonable, or
extreme hardship, provided such waivers do not violate federal accessibility laws. These
waivers must be reviewed by the Accessibility Advisory Council. An applicant for a waiver
from the requirements of Section 553.5041 must first demonstrate that she or he has applied for
and been denied a waiver or variance from all local regulations that prevent compliance with
that section.
Section 553.513 requires each local government to enforce the state handicap accessibility
regulations.
ST AFF RECOMMENDATION: None required
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Florida Americans With Disabilities Accessibility Implementation Act
B. DCA Florida Building Commission Waiver Request Forms
COMMISSION ACTION:
ATTACHMENT A
553.415
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553.501
A
standards and procedures may thereafter be modified, shall
approve or reject such plans, specifications, and methods of
construction. Approval shall not be given unless such plans,
specifications, and methods of construction are in compliance
with the State Uniform Building Code for Public Educational
Facilities and department rule. After March 1, 2002, the
Uniform Code for Public Educational Facilities shall be incor-
porated into the Florida Building Code, including specific
requirements for public educational facilities and department
rule.
(6) The department may delegate its plans review authority
to a state agency or public or private entity; however, the
department shall ensure that any person conducting plans
reviews is a certified plans examiner, pursuant to part XII of
chapter 468.
(7) A standard plan approval may be obtained from the
department for factory-built school buildings and such depart-
ment-approved plans shall be accepted by the enforcement
agency as approved for the purpose of obtaining a construction
permit for the structure itself. The department, or its designated
representative, shall determine if the plans qualify for purposes
of a factory-built school shelter, as defined in s. 553.36.
(8) Any amendment to the State Uniform Code for Public
Educational Facilities, and after March 1, 2002, the Florida
Building Code, shall become effective 180 days after the
amendment is filed with the Secretary of State. Notwithstand-
ing the 180-day delayed effective date, the manufacturer shall
submit and obtain a revised approved plan within the 180 days.
A revised plan submitted pursuant to this subsection shall be
processed as a renewal or revision with appropriate fees. A plan
submitted after the period of time provided shall be processed
as a new application with appropriate fees.
(9) The school district or community college district for
which any factory-built school building is constructed or
altered after July 1, 2001, shall provide for periodic inspection
of the proposed factory-built school building during each phase
of construction or alteration. The inspector shall act under the
direction of the governing board for employment purposes.
This subsection does not prevent a school district or commu-
nity college district from purchasing or otherwise using a
factory-built school building that has been inspected during all
phases of construction or alteration conducted after July 1,
2001, by another school district or community college or by an
approved inspection agency certified pursuant to s. 553.36(2).
If a factory-built school building is constructed or altered for an
entity other than a school district or community college district,
such entity may employ at its election a school district,
community college district, or such approved inspect' . agency
to conduct such inspections. A school district or' € . {lity
college district so employed may charge such" . r
services at reasonable rates comparable to those chafge
similar services by approved inspection agencies.
(10) The department shall, by rule, develop forms and
reporting periods for the architect or structural engineer in
charge of the supervision of the work of construction in the
factory, the inspector on the work, and the manufacturer
verifying that based upon personal knowledge, the work during
the period covered by the report has been performed, and the
materials used and installed, in every particular, in accordance
with the approved plans and specifications, setting forth such
detailed statements of facts as required by the department.
(11) The department shall develop a unique identification
label to be affixed to all newly constructed factory-built school
buildings and existing factory-built school buildings which
have been brought into compliance with the standards for
existing "satisfactory" buildings pursuant to chapter 5 of the
Uniform Code for Public Educational Facilities, and after
March 1, 2002, the Florida Building Code. The department
may charge a fee for issuing such labels. Such labels, bearing
the department's name and state seal, shall at a minimum,
contain:
(a) The name of the manufacturer.
(b) The standard plan approval number or alteration num-
ber.
(c) The date of manufacture or alteration.
(d) The serial or other identification number.
(e) The following designed-for loads: lbs. per square foot
live load; Ibs. per square foot floor live load; Ibs. per square
foot horizontal wind load; and Ibs. per square foot wind uplift
load.
(1) The designed-for flood zone usage.
(g) The designed-for wind zone usage.
(h) The designed-for enhanced hurricane protection zone
usage: yes or no.
(12) Such identification label shall be permanently affixed
by the manufacturer in the case of newly constructed factory-
built school buildings, or by the department or its designee in
the case of an existing factory-built building altered to comply
with provisions of s. 1013.20.
(13) As of July 1,2001, all newly constructed factory-built
school buildings shall bear a label pursuant to subsection (12).
As of July I, 2002, existing factory-built school buildings and
manufactured buildings used as classrooms and not bearing
such label shall not be used as classrooms pursuant to s.
1013.20.
(14) Nothing in this section shall affect any requirement for
compliance with frresafety criteria.
Ifistory.--s. 64. ch. 2000.141; s. 22,ch. 2001-186; s. 1. ch. 2001-372;
s. 1028, ch. 2002-387.
553.42. Legislative intent.
Nothing herein shall act to nullify or supersede the provi-
sions of chapter 527 relating to sale, use, or storage of liquefied
petroleum gas, except that inspections made pursuant to
chapter 527 shall be made at the place of manufacture.
Ifistory.--s. 7, ch. 71-172; s. 1, ch. 74-208; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch.
77-457; ss. 1,6, ch. 79-152; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 3, 4, ch. 84-32; s.
4, ch. 91-429.
PART II. ACCESSIBILITY BY HANDICAPPED
PERSONS
553.501. Short title.
Sections 553.501-553.513 may be cited as the "Florida
Americans With Disabilities Accessibility Implementation Act. "
History.-s. I, ch. 93-183.
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553.502
553.502. Intent.
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553.504
The purpose and intent of ss. 553.501-553.513 is to incor-
porate into the law of this state the accessibility requirements of
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Pub. L. No.
101-336, 42 U.S.C. ss. 12101 et seq., and to obtain and
maintain United States Department of Justice certification of
the Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction as
equivalent to federal standards for accessibility of buildings,
structures, and facilities. All state laws, rules, standards, and
codes governing facilities covered by the guidelines shall be
maintained to assure certification of the state's construction
standards and codes. Nothing in ss. 553.501-553.513 is in-
tended to expand or diminish the defenses available to a place
of public accommodation under the Americans with Disabili-
ties Act and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act
Accessibility Guidelines, including, but not limited to, the
readily achievable standard, and the standards applicable to
alterations to places of public accommodation.
Instory.-s. 1, ch. 93-183; s. 1, ch. 97-76.
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553.503. Adoption of guidelines.
Subject to the exceptions in s. 553.504, the federal Ameri-
cans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines, as adopted
by reference in 28 C.P.R., part 36, subparts A and D, and Title
II of Pub. L. No. 101-336, are hereby adopted and incorporated
by reference as the law of this state. The guidelines shall
establish the minimum standards for the accessibility of build-
ings and facilities built or altered within this state. The 1997
Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction must be
adopted by the Florida Building Commission in accordance
with chapter 120.
Instory.-s. 1, ch. 93-183; s. 2, ch. 97.76; s. 65, ch. 2000-141; s. 59,
ch. 2000-154.
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553.504. Exceptions to applicability of the guidelines.
Notwithstanding the adoption of the Americans with Dis-
abilities Act Accessibility Guidelines in s. 553.503, all build-
ings, structures, and facilities in this state shall meet the
following additional requirements when they provide increased
accessibility:
(1) All new or altered buildings and facilities subject to ss.
553.501-553.513 which may be frequented in, lived in, or
worked in by the public shall comply with ss. 553.501-553.513.
(2) All new single-family houses, duplexes, triplexes, con-
dominiums, and townhouses shall provide at least one bath-
room, located with maximum possible privacy, where bath-
rooms are provided on habitable grade levels, with a door that
has a 29-inch clear opening. However, if only a toilet room is
provided at grade level, such toilet room shall have a clear
opening of not less than 29 inches.
(3) All required doors and walk-through openings in build-
ings excluding single-family homes, duplexes, and triplexes
not covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or
the Fair Housing Act shall have at least 29 inches of clear width
except under ss. 553.501-553.513.
(4) In addition to the requirements in reference 4.8.4 of the
guidelines, all landings on ramps shall be not less than 60
inches clear, and the bottom of each ramp shall have not less
than 72 inches of straight and level clearance.
(5) All curb ramps shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with the following requirements:
(a) Notwithstanding the requirements of reference 4.8.5.2
of the guidelines, handrails on ramps which are not continuous
shall extend not less than 18 inches beyond the sloped segment
at both the top and bottom, and shall be parallel to the floor or
ground surface.
(b) Notwithstanding the requirements of references 4.3.3
and 4.8.3 of the guidelines, curb ramps that are part of a
required means of egress shall be not less than 44 inches wide.
(c) Notwithstanding the requirements of reference 4.7.5 of
the guidelines, curb ramps located where pedestrians must use
them and all curb ramps which are not protected by handrails
or guardrails shall have flared sides with a slope not exceeding
a ratio of 1 to 12.
(6) Notwithstanding the requirements in reference 4.13.11
of the guidelines, exterior hinged doors shall be so designed
that such doors can be pushed or pulled open with a force not
exceeding 8.5 foot pounds.
(7) Notwithstanding the requirements in reference 4.33.1 of
the guidelines, all public food service establishments, all
establishments licensed under the Beverage Law for consump-
tion on the premises, and all facilities governed by reference
4.1 of the guidelines shall provide seating or spaces for seating
in accordance with the following requirements:
(a) For the ftrst 100 fixed seats, accessible and usable
spaces must be provided consistent with the following table:
Capacity of Seating
In Assembly Areas
Number of Required
Wheelchair Locations
1 to 25 1
26 to 50 2
51 to 100 4
(b) For all remaining fixed seats, there shall be not less than
one such accessible and usable space for each 100 fixed seats
or fraction thereof.
(8) Notwithstanding the requirements in references 4.32.1-
4.32.4 of the guidelines, all ftxed seating in public food service
establishments, in establishments licensed under the Beverage
Law for consumption on the premises, and in all other facilities
governed by reference 4.1 of the guidelines shall be designed
and constructed in accordance with the following requirements:
(a) All aisles adjacent to ftxed seating shall provide clear
space for wheelchairs.
(b) Where there are open positions along both sides of such
aisles, the aisles shall be not less than 52 inches wide.
(9) In motels and hotels a number of rooms equaling at
least 5 percent of the guest rooms minus the number of
accessible rooms required by the guidelines shall provide the
following special accessibility features:
(a) Grab rails in bathrooms and toilet rooms that comply
with s. 4.16.4 of the guidelines.
(b) All beds in designed accessible guest rooms shall be
open-frame type to permit passage of lift devices.
(c) All standard water closet seats shall be at a height of 15
inches, measured vertically from the ftnished floor to the top of
the seat, with a variation of plus or minus 112 inch. A portable
or attached raised toilet seat shall be provided in all designated
handicapped accessible rooms.
All buildings, structures, or facilities licensed as a hotel, motel,
or condominium pursuant to chapter 509 shall be subject to the
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provisions of this subsection. Nothing in this subsection shall
be construed as relieving the owner of the responsibility of
providing accessible rooms in conformance with ss. 9.1-9.5 of
the guidelines.
(10) Notwithstanding the requirements in reference 4.29.2
of the guidelines, all detectable warning surfaces required by
the guidelines shall be governed by the requirements of
American National Standards Institute A117.1-1986.
(11) Notwithstanding the requirements in references 4.31.2
and 4.31.3 of the guidelines, the installation and placement of
all public telephones shall be governed by the rules of the
Florida Public Service Commission.
(12) Notwithstanding the requirements in references 4.1.3( II)
and 4.16-4.23 of the guidelines, required restrooms and toilet
rooms in new construction shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with the following requirements:
(a) The standard accessible restroom stall shall contain an
accessible lavatory within it, the size of such lavatory to be not
less than 19 inches wide by 17 inches deep, nominal size, and
wall-mounted. The lavatory shall be mounted so as not to
overlap the clear floor space areas required by s. 4.17 figure
30(a) of the guidelines for the standard accessible stall and to
comply with s. 4.19 of the guidelines. Such lavatories shall be
counted as part of the required fixture count for the building.
(b) The accessible water closet shall be located in the
corner, diagonal to the door.
(c) The accessible stall door shall be self-closing.
(13) All customer checkout aisles not required by the
guidelines to be handicapped accessible shall have at least 32
inches of clear passage.
(14) Thrnstiles shall not be used in occupancies which
serve fewer than 100 persons, but turnstiles may be used in
occupancies which serve at least 1 ()() persons if there is an
unlocked alternate passageway on an accessible route affording
not less than 32 inches of clearance, equipped with latching
devices in accordance with the guidelines.
(15) Barriers at common or emergency entrances and exits
of business establishments conducting business with the gen-
eral public that are existing, under construction, or under
contract for construction which would prevent a person from
using such entrances or exits shall be removed.
History.-s. 1, ch. 93-183; s. 3, ch. 97-76.
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553.5041. Parking spaces for persons who have disabilities.
(1) This section is not intended to expand or diminish the
defenses available to a place of public accommodation under
the Americans with Disabilities Act and the federal Americans
with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines, including, but
not limited to, the readily achievable standard, and the stan-
dards applicable to alterations to places of public accommoda-
tion. Subject to the exceptions described in subsections (2), (4),
(5), and (6), when the parking and loading zone requirements
of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility
Guidelines (ADAAG), as adopted by reference in 28 c.F.R.
part 36, subparts A and D, and Title II of Pub. L. No. 101-336,
provide increased accessibility, those requirements are adopted
and incorporated by reference as the law of this state.
(2) State agencies and political subdivisions having juris-
diction over street parking or publicly owned or operated
parking facilities are not required to provide a greater right-of-
way width than would otherwise be planned under regulations,
guidelines, or practices normally applied to new development.
(3) If parking spaces are provided for self-parking by
employees or visitors, or both, accessible spaces shall/ be
provided in each such parking area. Such spaces shall be
designed and marked for the exclusive use of those individuals
who have a severe physical disability and have permanent or
temporary mobility problems that substantially impair their
ability to ambulate and who have been issued either a disabled
parking pennit under s. 316.1958 or s. 320.0848 or a license
plate under s. 320.084, s. 320.0842, s. 320.0843, or s. 320.0845.
(4) The number of accessible parking spaces must comply
with the parking requirements in ADAAG s. 4.1 and the
following:
(a) There must be one accessible parking space in the
immediate vicinity of a publicly owned or leased building that
houses a governmental entity or a political subdivision, includ-
ing, but not limited to, state office buildings and courthouses,
if no parking for the public is provided on the premises of the
building.
(b) There must be one accessible parking space for each
150 metered on-street parking spaces provided by state agen-
cies and political subdivisions.
(c) The number of parking spaces for persons who have
disabilities must be increased on the basis of demonstrated and
documented need.
(5) Accessible perPendicular and diagonal accessible park-
ing spaces and loading zones must be designed and located in
conformance with the guidelines set forth in ADAAG ss. 4.1.2
and 4.6 and Appendix s. A4.6.3 "Universal Parking Design."
(a) All spaces must be located on an accessible route no
less than 44 inches wide so that users will not be compelled to
walk or wheel behind parked vehicles.
(b) Each space must be located on the shortest safely
accessible route from the parking space to an accessible
entrance. If there are multiple entrances or multiple retail
stores, the parking spaces must be dispersed to provide parking
at the nearest accessible entrance. If a theme park or an
entertainment complex as defined in s. 509.013(9) provides
parking in several lots or areas from which access to the theme
park or entertainment complex is provided, a single lot or area
may be designated for parking by persons who have disabili-
ties, if the lot or area is located on the shortest safely accessible
route to an accessible entrance to the theme park or entertain-
ment complex or to transportation to such an accessible
entrance.
(c) 1. Each parking space must be no less than 12 feet wide.
Parking access aisles must be no less than 5 feet wide and must
be part of an accessible route to the building or facility
entrance. In accordance with ADAAG s. 4.6.3, access aisles
must be placed adjacent to accessible parking spaces; however,
two accessible parking spaces may share a common access
aisle. The access aisle must be striped diagonally to designate
it as a no-parking zone.
2. The parking access aisles are reserved for the temporary
exclusive use of persons who have disabled parking pennits
and who require extra space to deploy a mobility device, lift, or
ramp in order to exit from or enter a vehicle. Parking is not
allowed in an access aisle. Violators are subject to the same
penalties that are imposed for illegally parking in parking
spaces that are designated for persons who have disabilities. A
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vehicle may not be parked in an access aisle, even if the vehicle
owner or passenger is disabled or owns a disabled parking
permit.
3. Any provision of this subsection to the contrary notwith-
standing, a theme park or an entertainment complex as defined
in s. 509.013(9) in which are provided continuous attendant
services for directing individuals to marked accessible parking
spaces or designated lots for parking by persons who have
disabilities, may, in lieu of the required parking space design,
provide parking spaces that comply with ADAAG ss. 4.1 and
4.6.
(d) On-street parallel parking spaces must be located either
at the beginning or end of a block or adjacent to alley
entrances. Such spaces must be designed in conformance with
the guidelines set forth in ADAAG ss. 4.6.2 through 4.6.5,
exception: access aisles are not required. Curbs adjacent to
such spaces must be of a height that will not interfere with the
opening and closing of motor vehicle doors. This subsection
does not relieve the owner of the responsibility to comply with
the parking requirements of ADAAG ss. 4.1 and 4.6.
(e) Parallel parking spaces must be even with surface
slopes, may match the grade of the adjacent travel lane, and
must not exceed a cross slope of 1 to 50, where feasible.
(f) Curb ramps must be located outside of the disabled
parking spaces and access aisles.
(g) 1. The removal of architectural barriers from a parking
facility in accordance with 28 C.ER. s. 36.304 or with s.
553.508 must comply with this section unless compliance
would cause the barrier removal not to be readily achievable. If
compliance would cause the barrier removal not to be readily
achievable, a facility may provide parking spaces at alternative
locations for persons who have disabilities and provide appro-
priate signage directing persons who have disabilities to the
alternative parking if readily achievable. The facility may not
reduce the required number or dimensions of those spaces, nor
may it unreasonably increase the length of the accessible route
from a parking space to the facility. The removal of an
architectural barrier must not create a significant risk to the
health or safety of a person who has a disability or to that of
others.
2. A facility that is making alterations under s. 553.507(2)(b)
must comply with this section to the maximum extent feasible.
If compliance with parking location requirements is not feasi-
ble, the facility may provide parking spaces at alternative
locations for persons who have disabilities and provide appro-
priate signage directing persons who have a disability to
alternative parking. The facility may not reduce the required
number or dimensions of those spaces, nor may it unnecessar-
ily increase the length of the accessible route from a parking
space to the facility. The alteration must not create a significant
risk to the health or safety of a person who has a disability or
to that of others.
(6) Each such parking space must be prominently outlined
with blue paint, and must be repainted when necessary, to be
clearly distinguishable as a parking space designated for
persons who have disabilities and must be posted with a
permanent above-grade sign of a color and design approved by
the Department of Transportation, which is placed on or at a
distance of 84 inches above the ground to the bottom of the
sign and which bears the international symbol of accessibility
meeting the requirements of ADAAG s. 4.30.7 and the caption
"PARKING BY DISABLED PERMIT ONLY." Such a sign
erected after October 1, 1996, must indicate the penalty for
illegal use of the space. Any provision of this section to the
contrary notwithstanding, in a theme park or an entertainment
complex as defmed in s. 509.013(9) in which accessible
parking is located in designated lots or areas, the signage
indicating the lot as reserved for accessible parking may be
located at the entrances to the lot in lieu of a sign at each
parking place. This subsection does not relieve the owner of the
responsibility of complying with the signage requirements of
ADAAG s. 4.30.
History.-s. 66, ch. 2000-141.
553.505. Exceptions to applicability of the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
Notwithstanding the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990, private clubs are governed by ss. 553.501-553.513.
Parking spaces, parking lots, and other parking facilities are
governed by s. 553.5041 when that section provides increased
accessibility.
History.--s. l,ch. 93-183; s. 14,ch. 96.200; s.4,ch. 97-76;s. 23,ch.
2001-186.
553.506. Powers of the commission.
In addition to any other authority I vested in the Florida
Building Commission by law, the commission, in implement-
ing ss. 553.501-553.513, may, by rule, adopt revised and
updated versions of the Americans with Disabilities Act Ac-
cessibility Guidelines in accordance with chapter 120.
History.--s. 1, ch. 93-183; s. 67, ch. 2000-141; s. 60, ch. 2000-154.
553.507. Exemptions.
Sections 553.501-553.513 do not apply to any of the
following:
(1) Buildings, structures, or facilities that were either under
construction or under contract for construction on October 1,
1997.
(2) Buildings, structures, or facilities that were in existence
on October 1, 1997, unless:
(a) The building, structure, or facility is being converted
from residential to nonresidential or mixed use, as defmed by
local law;
(b) The proposed alteration or renovation of the building,
structure, or facility will affect usability or accessibility to a
degree that invokes the requirements of s. 303(a) of the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; or
(c) The original construction or any former alteration or
renovation of the building, structure, or facility was carried out
in violation of applicable permitting law.
History.--s. 1, ch. 93-183; s. 5, ch. 97-76; s. 31, ch. 2001-63; s. 24, ch.
2001-186.
553.508. Architectural barrier removal.
Removal of architectural barriers, pursuant to 28 e.ER. s.
36.304, from buildings, structures, or facilities to which this act
applies shall comply with ss. 553.501-553.513 unless compli-
ance would render the removal not readily achievable. In no
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instance shall the removal of an architectural barrier create a
significant risk to the health or safety of an individual with a
disability or others.
History.-s. I, ch. 93-183.
553.509. Vertical accessibility.
Nothing in sections 553.501-553.513 or the guidelines shall
be construed to relieve the owner of any building, structure, or
facility governed by those sections from the duty to provide
vertical accessibility to all levels above and below the occupi-
able grade level, regardless of whether the guidelines require
an elevator to be installed in such building, structure, or
facility, except for:
(1) Elevator pits, elevator penthouses, mechanical rooms,
piping or equipment catwalks, and automobile lubrication and
maintenance pits and platforms;
(2) Unoccupiable spaces, such as rooms, enclosed spaces,
and storage spaces that are not designed for human occupancy,
for public accommodations, or for work areas; and
(3) Occupiable spaces and rooms that are not open to the
public and that house no more than five persons, including, but
not limited to, equipment control rooms and projection booths.
However, buildings, structures, and facilities must, as a mini-
mum, comply with the requirements in the Americans with
Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines.
History.-s. I. ch. 93-183; s. 6, ch. 97-76.
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553.511. Parking facilities; minimum height clearance re-
quirement.
Every nonresidential structure built on or after January 1,
1991, which is designed to use covered or underground parking
as the primary available parking space shall design the covered
or underground parking facility to maintain a minimum height
for the portion of the street -accessible level of the parking
facility directly over van-accessible parking spaces and for
providing ingress and egress to such parking spaces of at least
8 feet 2 inches. Signs shall be posted to warn operators of
handicapped-equipped vans that they cannot pass beyond a
certain point due to height limitations. If compliance with this
minimum height clearance requirement will cause the structure
to exceed local height limitations imposed by local zoning,
planning, or fire ordinances, or will result in the imposition of
any additional requirements of such ordinances, the structure
may exceed the height limitation specified in those particular
codes as necessary to comply with the requirements of this
section and is exempt from such additional requirements.
Structures for which the plans were sealed by an architect prior
to January 1, 1991, are exempt from this section.
History.-s. 2, ch. 90-250; s. 2, ch. 93-183; s. 7, ch. 97-76.
Note.-Former s. 553.482.
553.512. Modifications and waivers; advisory council.
(1) The Florida Building Commission shall provide by
regulation criteria for granting individual modifications of, or
exceptions from, the literal requirements of this part upon a
determination of unnecessary, unreasonable, or extreme hard-
ship, provided such waivers shall not violate federal accessi-
bility laws and regulations and shall be reviewed by the
Accessibility Advisory Council. Notwithstanding any other
provision of this subsection, if an. applicant for a waiver
demonstrates economic hardship in accordance with 28 C.ER.
s. 36.403(f)(1), a waiver shall be granted. The commission may
not consider waiving any of the requirements of s. 553.5041
unless the applicant first demonstrates that she or he has
applied for and been denied waiver or variance from all local
government zoning, subdivision regulations, or other ordi-
nances that prevent compliance therewith. Further, the com-
mission may not waive the requirement of s. 553.5041(5)(a)
and (c)1. governing the minimum width of accessible routes
and minimum width of accessible parking spaces.
(2) The Accessibility Advisory Council shall consist of the
following seven members, who shall be knowledgeable in the
area of accessibility for persons with disabilities. The Secretary
of Community Affairs shall appoint the following: a represen-
tative from the Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities,
Inc.; a representative from the Division of Blind Services; a
representative from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation; a
representative from a statewide organization representing the
physically handicapped; a representative from the hearing
impaired; a representative from the President, Florida Council
of Handicapped Organizations; and a representative of the
Paralyzed Veterans of America. The terms for the first three
council members appointed subsequent to October 1, 1991,
shall be for 4 years, the terms for the next two council members
appointed shall be for 3 years, and the terms for the next two
members shall be for 2 years. Thereafter, all council member
appointments shall be for terms of 4 years. No council member
shall serve more than two 4-year terms subsequent to October
1, 1991. Any member of the council may be replaced by the
secretary upon three unexcused absences. Upon application
made in the form provided, an individual waiver or modifica-
tion may be granted by the commission so long as such
modification or waiver is not in conflict with more stringent
standards provided in another chapter.
(3) Members of the council shall serve without compensa-
tion, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for per diem and
travel expenses as provided by s. 112.061.
(4) Meetings of the advisory council shall be held in
conjunction with the regular meetings of the commission.
History.-s. 3, ch. 78-333; s. I, ch. 82-46; s. 2, ch. 83-265; s. 25, ch.
86-220; s. 5, ch. 89-97; ss. 1,5,6, ch. 91-172; s. 5, ch. 91-429; s. 2, ch.
93-183;s. 10, ch. 97-76; s. 68,ch. 2000-14I;s. 6I,ch. 2000-I54;s. 13,
ch.2002-293.
Note.-Former s. 553.49.
553.513. Enforcement.
It shall be the responsibility of each local government and
each code enforcement agency established pursuant to s.
553.80 to enforce the provisions of this part. This act expressly
preempts the establishment of handicapped accessibility stan-
dards to the state and supersedes any county or municipal
ordinance on the subject. However, nothing in this section shall
prohibit municipalities and counties from enforcing the provi-
sions of this act.
History.-s. 6, ch. 89-97; s. 2, ch. 93-183.
Note.-Former s. 553.495.
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ATTACHMENT B
Department of Community Affairs
FLORIDA BUILDING COMMISSION
2555 Shumard Oak Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100
NOTICE TO WAIVER APPLICANTS
Please make certain you comply with the following:
· The person submitting the waiver request application as the Applicant MUST sign the application. Should
you fail to do so, your application will be returned.
· If a licensed design professional (architect or engineer) has designed the project, his or her comments MUST
be included as a part of this application.
· Be as explicit as possible. The more information provided to the Florida Building Commission, the more
informed its decisions can be. If you are claiming financial hardship, please specify why and to what degree.
If at all possible, PLAN TO ATTEND the Accessibility Advisory Council and the Florida Building
Commission meetings. Sometimes pertinent facts are inadvertently omitted, or information provided/pre-
sented in the Request for Waiver application is not clear. Your attendance at the meetings to answer ques-
tions will enhance the possibility of the waiver being approved, since the Council and the Commission will
receive the most complete information - from you. When we receive the completed application, we will
send you a notice of the time, date, and place for-both the Council and the Commission meetings.
Enclosed are a List of Required Information and the Request for Waiver application.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please call the Codes and Standards Section at (850)
487-1824.
Please mail this application to the Department of Community Affairs at the address above. As well as a hard copy,
please include a copy of the application (without drawings or plans) on a 3.5 floppy disk in PC format.
This application is available in alternate formats upon request.
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LIST OF REQUIRED INFORMATION:
1. Drawings that will clearly present your project and that identify the issue(s) that relate to the waiver you
are requesting. As a minimum, the following drawings must be submitted:
a. Project site plan
b. 24" x 36" minimum size drawings
c. Building/project sections (if necessary to assist in understanding the waiver request)
d. Enlarged floor plan(s) of the area in question
2. One set of reduced scale (11" x 17") versions of the drawings submitted in item one above.
3. One set of overhead transparencies (8 W' x 11") of the drawings submitted in item one above. When
numerous features are shown on the drawings, please designate the location of the waiver items by highlighting or
outlining in color the affected areas.
4. When substantial financial cost of compliance is alleged, supporting cost estimates with quotes from at
least two vendors or contractors and catalog information.
5. If you feel photographs and/or renderings are necessary for your presentation, provide 40 legible color
photocopies of the photographs and/or renderings. If color photocopies of photographs are provided, use a mininwm
size of 4" x 6" photographs with a maximum of two photographs per photocopied page.
6. Please submit a hard copy of this application to the Department of Community Affairs, as well as a copy
of the application on a 3.5 floppy disk in PC format. PLEASE NOTE: Do not submit drawings or plans on the disk.
General Information:
a. Equipment: An overhead projector is provided at the presentation; any other equipment necessary for your pres-
entation, such as TVNCR, slide or LCD projectors, etc., is the responsibility of the applicant.
b. Verbal Descriptions: Presentations may be to sight or hearing impaired persons; visual presentations should con-
sider adequate verbal and text descriptions of charts and pictures.
Your application will be reviewed by the Accessibility Advisory Council. You will have the opportunity to answer
questions and/or make a short presentation not to exceed 15 minutes. The Council will provide recommendations to
the Florida Building Commission. The Commission will review the application. You will have another opportunity
to answer questions and lor give a short presentation not to exceed 15 minutes. The Commission will consider all
information and the Council's recommendation before voting on the waiver.
This application is available in alternate formats upon request.
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I
LIST OF REQUIRED INFORMATION:
L Drawings that will clearly present your project and that identify the issue(s) that relate to the waiver you
'are requesting. As a minimum, the following drawings must be submitted:
a. Project site plan
b. 24" x 36" minimum size drawings
c. Building/project sections (if necessary to assist in understanding the waiver request)
d. Enlarged floor plan(s) of the area in question
2. One set of reduced scale (11" x 17") versions of the drawings submitted in item one above.
3. One set of overhead transparencies (8 l/2" x 11") of the drawings submitted in item one above. When
numerous features are shown on the drawings, please designate the location of the waiver items by highlighting or
outlining in color the affected areas.
4. When substantial financial cost of compliance is alleged, supporting cost estimates with quotes from at
least two vendors or contractors and catalog information.
5. If you feel photographs and/or renderings are necessary for your presentation, provide 40 legible color
photocopies of the photographs and/or renderings. If color photocopies of photographs are provided, use a minimum
size of 4" x 6" photographs with a maximum of two photographs per photocopied page.
6. Please submit a hard copy of this application to the Department of Community Affairs, as well as a copy
of the application on a 3.5 floppy disk in PC format. PLEASE NOTE: Do not submit drawings or plans on the disk.
General Information:
a. Equipment: An overhead projector is provided at the presentation; any other equipment necessary for your pres-
entation, such as TVNCR, slide or LCD projectors, etc., is the responsibility of the applicant.
b. Verbal Descriptions: Presentations may be to sight or hearing impaired persons; visual presentations should con-
sider adequate verbal and text descriptions of charts and pictures.
Your application will be reviewed by the Accessibility Advisory Council. You will have the opportunity to answer
questions and/or make a short presentation not to exceed 15 minutes. The Council will provide recommendations to
the Florida Building Commission. The Commission will review the application. You will have another opportunity
to answer questions and lor give a short presentation not to exceed 15 minutes. The Commission will consider all
information and the Council's recommendation before voting on the waiver.
This application is available in alternate formats upon request.
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REQUEST FOR WAIVER FROM ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
OF CHAPTER 553, PART V, FLORIDA STATUTES
Your application will be reviewed by the Accessibility Advisory Council and its recommendations will be presented
to the Florida Building Commission. You will have the opportunity to answer questions and/or make a short presen-
tation, not to exceed 15 minutes, at each meeting. The Commission will consider all information presented and the
Council's recommendation before voting on the waiver request.
1. Name and address of project for which the waiver is requested.
Name:
Address:
2. Name of Applicant. If other than the owner, please indicate relationship of applicant to owner and written
authorization by owner in space provided:
Applicant's Name:
Applicant's Address:
Applicant's Telephone:
FAX:
Applicant's E-mail Address:
Relationship to Owner:
Owner's Name:
Owner's Address:
Owner's Telephone:
FAX
Owner's E-mail Address:
Signature of Owner:
Contact Person:
Contact Person's Telephone:
E-mail Address:
This application is available in alternate formats upon request.
Form No. 2001-01
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3. Please check one of the following:
[ ] New construction.
[ ] Addition to a building or facility.
[ ] Alteration to an existing building or facility.
[ ] Historical preservation (addition).
[ ] Historical preservation (alteration).
4. Type of facility. Please describe the building (square footage, number of floors). Define the use of the building
(i.e., restaurant, office, retail, recreation, hotel/motel, etc.)
5. Project Construction Cost (Provide cost for new construction, the addition or the alteration):
6. Project Status: Please check the phase of construction that best describes your project at the time of this applica-
tion. Describe status.
[ ] Under Design [ ] Under Construction*
[ ] In Plan Review [ ] Completed*
* Briefly explain why the request has now been referred to the Commission.
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3. Please check one of the following:
[ ] New construction.
[ ] Addition to a building or facility.
[ ] Alteration to an existing building or facility. .
[ ] Historical preservation (addition).
[ ] Historical preservation (alteration).
4. Type of facility. Please describe the building (square footage, number of floors). Define the use of the building
(Le., restaurant, office, retail, recreation, hotel/motel, etc.)
5. Project Construction Cost (Provide cost for new construction, the addition or the alteration):
)
6. Project Status: Please check the phase of construction that best describes your project at the time of this applica-
tion. Describe status.
[ ] Under Design [ ] Under Construction*
[ ] In Plan Review [ ] Completed*
* Briefly explain why the request has now been referred to the Commission.
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7. Requirements requested to be waived. Please reference the applicable section of Florida law. Only Florida-spe-
cific accessibility requirements may be waived.
Issue
1:
Issue
2:
Issue
3:
8. Reason(s) for Waiver Request: The Florida Building Commission may grant waivers of Florida-specific acces-
sibility requirements upon a determination of unnecessary, unreasonable or extreme hardship. Please describe how
this project meets the following hardship criteria. Explain all that would apply for consideration of granting the waiv-
er.
[ ] The hardship is caused by a condition or set of conditions affecting the owner which does not affect owners in
general.
[ ] Substantial financial costs will be incurred by the owner if the waiver is denied.
[ ] The owner has made a diligent investigation into the costs of compliance with the code, but cannot find an effi-
cient mode of compliance. Provide detailed cost estimates and, where appropriate, photographs. Cost estimates must
include bids and quotes.
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9. Provide documented cost estimates for each portion of the waiver request and identify any additional sup-
porting data which may affect the cost estimates. For example, for vertical accessibility, the lowest documented
cost of an elevator, ramp, lift or other method of providing vertical accessibility should be provided, documented by
quotations or bids from at least two vendors or contractors.
a.
b.
c.
10. Licensed Design Professional: Where a licensed design professional has designed the project, his or her com-
ments MUST be included and certified by signature and affixing of his or her professional seal. The comments must
include the reason(s) why the waiver is necessary.
Signature
Printed Name
Phone number
(SEAL)
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9. Provide documented cost estimates for each portion of the waiver request and identify any additional sup-
porting data which may affect the cost estimates. For example, for vertical accessibility, the lowest documented
cost of an elevator, ramp, lift or other method of providing vertical accessibility should be provided, documented by
quotations or bids from at least two vendors or contractors.
a.
b.
c.
10. Licensed Design Professional: Where a licensed design professional has designed the project, his or her com-
ments MUST be included and certified by signature and affixing of his or her professional seal. The comments must
include the reason(s) why the waiver is necessary.
)
Signature
Printed Name
Phone number
(SEAL)
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CERTIFICATION OF APPLICANT:
I hereby swear or affirm that the applicable documents in support of this Request for Waiver are attached for
review by the Florida Building Commission and that all statements made in this application are to the best of my
knowledge true and correct.
Dated this
day of
,20
Signature
Printed Name
By signing this application, the applicant represents that the information in it is true, accurate and complete. If the
applicant misrepresents or omits any material information, the Commission may revoke any order and will notify
the building official of the permitting jurisdiction. Providing false information to the Commission is punishable as
a misdemeanor under Section 775.083, Florida Statutes.
)
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Form No.: 2001-02, Page 2 of 2
Certification of Applicant for Replicated Designs to be Placed on Consent Agenda
Note: This form is to be used only for cases in which design documents are duplicates of previously approved waivers
and the project can be placed on a Consent Agenda pursuant to Rule 9B-7 .003(3), Florida Administrative Code.
I, , am applying for placement on the Consent Agenda
pursuant to Rule 9B-7.003(3), Florida Administrative Code. I (check one of the following and complete blanks):
o am the owner of this Project (name of project)
and was the owner of the project known as
o am the franchisee of this Project (name of project)
am under the same franchiser (name of franchiser)
who was the franchiser of the project known as
o am the licensee of this Project (name of project)
am under the same licensor (name of licensor)
who was the licensor of the project known as
for which the majority of the Accessibility Advisory Council recommended approval, and the Florida Building
Commission granted a waiver of one or more accessibility requirements in Final Order No.
I hereby swear or affirm that the above information to the best of my knowledge is true and
correct.
Dated this
day of
,20
Signature
Printed Name
Providing false information to the Florida Building Commission is punishable as a misdemeanor under Section
775.083, Florida Statutes.
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Certification of Applicant for Replicated Designs to be Placed on Consent Agenda
Note: This form is to be used only for cases in which design documents are duplicates of previously approved waivers
and the project can be placed on a Consent Agenda pursuant to Rule 9B-7 .003(3), Florida Administrative Code.
I, , am applying for placement on the Consent Agenda
pursuant to Rule 9B-7.003(3), Florida Administrative Code. I (check one of the following and complete blanks):
o am the owner of this Project (name of project)
and was the owner of the project known as
o am the franchisee of this Project (name of project)
am under the same franchiser (name of franchiser)
who was the franchiser of the project known as
o am the licensee of this Project (name of project)
I
am under the same licensor (name of licensor)
who was the licensor of the project known as
for which the majority of the Accessibility Advisory Council recommended approval, and the Florida Building
Commission granted a waiver of one or more accessibility requirements in Final Order No.
I hereby swear or affirm that the above information to the best of my knowledge is true and
correct.
Dated this
day of
,20
Signature
Printed Name
Providing false information to the Florida Building Commission is punishable as a misdemeanor under Section
775.083, Florida Statutes.
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Form No.: 1997-04, Page 2 of 2
Certification of Applicant for Replicated Designs to be Placed on
Consent Agenda
Note: This form to be used only for cases where design documents are duplicates of previously approved
waivers and the project can be placed on a Consent Agenda, per Rule 9B-7.003.(3).
I, , am applying for placement on the Consent Agenda per Rule 9B-
7.003(3)(c). I (check one of the following and complete blanks):
o am the owner of this Project (name of project)
and was the owner of the project known as
o am the franchisee of the Project (name of project)
am under the same franchiser (name of franchiser)
who was the franchiser of the project known as
o am the licensee of this Project (name of project)
am under the same licensor (name of licensor)
who was the licensor of the project known as
for which the majority of the Accessibility Advisory Council recommended approval, and the Florida
Building Commission granted a waiver of one or more requirements of the Florida Accessibility Code for
Building Construction (the "code"), in Final Order No.
I hereby swear or affirm that the above information to the best of my knowledge is true and correct.
Dated this
day of
,20
Signature
Printed Name
Providing false information to the Commission is punishable as a misdemeanor under~ 0775.083, Florida
Statutes.
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CHAPTER 9B-7
FLORIDA BUILDING COMMISSION - HANDI-
CAPPED ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS
9B-7.00 I
9B-7.002
9B-7.003
9B-7.004
Purpose. (Repealed)
Definitions. (Repealed)
Procedures.
Prerequisites for Consideration of Waiver
Requests. (Repealed)
Guidelines for Accessible Automated
Teller Machines and Fare Vending
Machines
(Repealed)
Florida Accessibility Code for Building
Construction.
Criteria for Granting of Waiver. (Repealed)
Filing of Requests. (Repealed)
9B-7.0041
9B-7.0042
9B-7.005
9B-7.006
9B-7.003 Procedures.
(1) All applications for a waiver or modification of the
requirements of the Act or the Code shall be filed on the
Request for Waiver, Forms No. 1997-03 and 1997-04, which
the Commission hereby incorporates by reference, effective
October 1, 1997. Copies of Forms No. 1997-03 and 1997-04
are available by writing to the Codes and Standards Section,
Department of Community Affairs, 2555 Shumard Oak
Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100. Upon certifica-
tion from an applicant that all information requested by these
rules has been furnished the request will be scheduled for
consideration at the Commission's next scheduled meeting
provided that at least 14 days notice can be given to the mem-
bers of the Advisory Council.
(2) All Requests shall be prepared in accordance with the
instructions on Form 1997-03, but the Commission may
waive a requirement in the instructions if the Commission
finds the requirement unnecessary to the consideration of the
Request. A Request shall be for one Project only, and no
Request shall be considered by the Commission unless it
shall have first been reviewed by the Council.
(3) The Commission and the Council may delegate to
staff the authority to review an application and place it on a
consent agenda only in the following circumstances:
(a) A majority of the Council has recommended approval
of a waiver application accompanied by a particular set of
design documents;
(b) The Commission has ordered a waiver based on the
same set of design documents; and
(c) The Project for which application for a waiver is made
is:
1. Owned by the same owner, franchised by the same
franchiser, or licensed by the same licensor as the project pre-
viously approved by the Commission;
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2. To be built according to the same set of design documents
previously approved by the Commission; and
3. The design documents described in 2. above have
been certified by the architect of record using Form No.
1997-04, which the Commission hereby incorporates by ref-
erence, effective October 1, 1997. Copies of Form No. 1997-
04 are available by writing to the Codes and Standards
Section, Department of Community Affairs, 2555 Shumard
Oak Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2100; and
(d) The delegation has been entered in the minutes of the
meetings of the Commission and of the Council. The
Commission may, upon the request of any Commission
member, remove an application from the consent agenda. If
an application is removed from the consent agenda, it shall be
placed on the agenda for hearing in sequence that day.
(4) At its meetings, the Council shall consider all
Requests, and shall prepare a recommendation for the
Commission on each Request. The recommendation may be
for approval, approval for a specified time, approval with a
specified condition, or disapproval. If the Council finds that
the Request does not give it sufficient information to make a
recommendation, it may also recommend that the
Commission defer action on the Request until such informa-
tion is furnished. In the absence of a quorum, individual
members of the Council may present recommendations to the
Commission.
(5) At the meeting of the Commission, the Chairman of
the Councilor his designee shall present the recommenda-
tions of the Council of each Request. At its discretion, the
Commission may hear any argument in support of or opposi-
tion to any Request and it may at its discretion vote upon
more than one Request together. In acting upon a Request, at
its discretion the Commission may wholly or partly agree or
disagree with the recommendation of the Council, and may
approve any Request, may approve it for a specified time,
may approve it with a specified condition, may disapprove it,
or may defer it for additional information.
(6) The Commission may waive one or more require-
ments of the Act or the Code if it finds that compliance with
the literal requirements will cause an unnecessary or extreme
hardship. A waiver or denial of a waiver shall be applicable
only to the project in the Request, and no waiver shall stand
as precedent for any other project or projects. In order for the
Commission to find an unnecessary or extreme hardship, the
owner of the project must show the following:
(a) That the hardship is caused by a condition or set of
conditions affecting the owner which does not affect owners
in general.
(b) That substantial financial costs will be incurred by the
owner if the waiver is denied.
(c) That the owner has made a diligent investigation into
the costs of compliance with the Code, but cannot find an
efficient mode of compliance.
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