HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 2012-15 Building and Building Regulations ORDINANCE NO. 2012-15
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, SEMINOLE COUNTY,
FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 6, BUILDINGS AND
BUILDING REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE
REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS, INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE,
SEVERABILITY,AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City is granted the authority, under § 2(b), Art. VIII of the State
Constitution, to exercise any power for municipal purposes, except when expressly prohibited by
law; and
WHEREAS,section 553.80,Florida Statutes,requires the City to enforce the provisions of
the Florida Building Code on all public or private buildings, structures, and facilities; and
WHEREAS,the Florida Building Code is intended to provide a mechanism for the uniform
adoption, updating, amendment, interpretation, and enforcement of a single unified state building
code consisting of a single set of documents that apply to the design, construction, erection,
alteration, modification,repair,or demolition of public or private buildings, structures or facilities
in Florida and to the enforcement of such requirements; and
WHEREAS,the Florida Building Code is also intended to allow effective and reasonable
protection for public safety, health, and general welfare for all the people of Florida at the most
reasonable cost to the consumer; and
WHEREAS, the International Property Maintenance Code is intended to ensure public
health,safety and welfare in so far as they are affected by the continued occupancy and maintenance
of structures and premises; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 6 of the Winter Springs City Code,entitled"Buildings and Building
Regulation," expressly adopts the Florida Building Code and the 2006 International Property
Maintenance Code by reference,and also includes additional regulations applicable to fences,walls
and hedges; swimming pools; and unlicensed contractors; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to comprehensively revise and update certain portions of
Chapter 6 in order to incorporate the latest version of the Florida Building Code into the City Code
and to repeal outdated regulations that are either superceded or already regulated by the Florida
Building Code or the International Property Maintenance Code; and
WHEREAS, the City additionally desires to adopt updated local amendments to the
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administrative provisions of the Florida Building Code pursuant to its authority under section
553.73(4)(a), Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs,Florida,hereby finds this
ordinance to be in the best interests of the public health,safety,and welfare of the citizens of Winter
Springs.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER
SPRINGS HEREBY ORDAINS, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby fully incorporated herein by
reference as legislative findings of the City Commission of Winter Springs.
Section 2. Code Amendment. The City of Winter Springs Code of Ordinances,Chapter
6, Buildings and Building Regulation, is hereby amended as follows (underlined type indicates
additions and strikeout type indicates deletions,while asterisks(* * *) indicate a deletion from the
Ordinance of text existing in Chapter 6. It is intended that the text in Chapter 6 denoted by the
asterisks and set forth in this Ordinance shall remain unchanged from the language existing prior to
adoption of this ordinance):
CHAPTER 6. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATION
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 6-1. - Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide certain minimum standards and requirements in all
matters relating to buildings and structures and the uses thereof and to establish the minimum
requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength,
means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation,energy conservation,
and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment.
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Sec. 6-5. -Authority of building mspectvr official to stop work if contrary to public welfare.
Whenever in the opinion of the building inspector official,by reason of defective or illegal
work in violation of a provision or requirement of this chapter, the continuance of a building
operation is contrary to the public welfare, he may order in writing that all further work be stopped
and may require suspension of work until the condition in violation has been remedied.
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Sec. 6-6. - Energy efficiency code adopted.
(a) The Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction is hereby adopted by
reference as the Winter Springs Energy Efficiency Building Code for use within the city.
adoption-of resolutions.
{-e-) The energy efficiency building code is on file and available for public inspection in
the building department of the city.
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ARTICLE II. ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 6-31. -Administrative amendments to Chapter 1 of the Florida Building Code.
Chapter 1 of the Florida Building Code, as provided for in Section 553.73,Florida Statutes
(2001-),is hereby amended in the following respects:(The section numbers in italics provided below
are for reference purposes only, and are included to provide ease of reference between this chapter
and the Florida Building Code. Further,certain portions of Chapter 1 of the Florida Building Code
unaffected by these local amendments are omitted from this section 6-31 altogether and/or indicated
by ellipses (* * * ). Those sections of Chapter 1 of the Florida Building Code omitted from this
section 6-31 and/or indicated by an ellipses shall remain in full force and effect as set forth in the
Florida Building Code.)
101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration,
movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location,
maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances
connected or attached to such buildings or structures.
Exception:
1. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family
dwellings(townhouses)not more than three stories above grade plane
in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory
structures shall comply with the Florida Building Code,Residential.
2. Existing buildings undergoing repair, alterations or additions and
change of occupancy shall comply with Florida Building Code,
Existing.
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101.2.1 Appendices.Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adopted.
The City of Winter Springs hereby adopts Appendix F, Rodent Proofing.
101.2.2 Florida Building Code,Residential Construction standards or practices which are not
covered by Florida Building Code, Residential volume shall be in accordance with the
provisions of Florida Building Code, Building.
101.3.1 Quality control. Quality control of materials and workmanship is not within the
purview of this code except as it relates to the purposes stated herein.
101.3.2 Warranty and Liability. The permitting,plan review or inspection of any buildings
system or plan by this jurisdiction,under the requirements of this code,shall not be construed
in any court as a warranty of the physical condition of such building, system or plan or their
adequacy. The city shall not be liable in tort for damages or hazardous or illegal condition
or inadequacy in such building,system or plan,nor for any failure of any component of such.,
which may occur subsequent to such inspection or permitting.
101.4.4 Property maintenance. The provisions of the International Property Maintenance
Code,2006,as adopted by Article VIII of this Chapter,shall apply to existing structures and
premises; equipment and facilities; light,ventilation, space heating, sanitation, life and fire
safety hazards; responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants; and occupancy of
existing premises and structures.
102.2 Building. The provisions of the Florida Building Code shall apply to the construction.,
erection, alteration, modification, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location.,
maintenance, removal and demolition of every public and private building, structure or
facility or floating residential structure,or any appurtenances connected or attached to such
buildings, structures or facilities. Additions, alterations, repairs and changes of use or
occupancy group in all buildings and structures shall comply with the provisions provided
in Chapter 34 of the Florida Building Code. The following buildings,structures and facilities
are exempt from the Florida Building Code as provided by law,and any further exemptions
shall be as determined by the legislature and provided by law:
a) Building and structures specifically regulated and preempted by the federal
government.
Railroads and ancillary facilities associated with the railroad.
Nonresidential farm buildings on farms.
Temporary buildings or sheds used exclusively for construction purposes.
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• Mobile or modular structures used as temporary offices, except that the
provisions of Part II (Section 553.501-553.513, Florida Statutes)relating to
accessibility by persons with disabilities shall apply to such mobile or
modular structures. Permits shall be required for structural support and tie
down,electric supply and all other such utility connections to such mobile or
modular structures as required by the City.
• Those structures or facilities of electric utilities,as defined in Section 366.02.,
Florida Statutes,which are directly involved in the generation,transmission,
or distribution of electricity.
g� Temporary sets,assemblies,or structures used in commercial motion picture
or television production, or any sound-recording equipment used in such
production, on or off the premises.
h) Chickees constructed by the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida or the
Seminole Tribe of Florida. As used in this paragraph, the term "chickee"
means an open-sided wooden hut that has a thatched roof of palm or palmetto
or other traditional materials, and that does not incorporate any electrical,
plumbing, or other non-wood features.
I� Family mausoleums not exceeding 250 square feet in area which are
prefabricated and assembled on site or preassembled and delivered on site
and have walls, roofs, and a floor constructed of granite, marble, or
reinforced concrete.
• Temporary housing provided by the Department of Corrections to any
prisoner in the state correctional system.
102.5 Partial invalidity. In the event that any part or provision of the Florida Building Code
is held to be illegal or void,this shall not have the effect of making void or illegal any of the
other parts or provisions.
102.6 Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of
adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change,except as is specifically
covered in this code,the International Property Maintenance Code,2006,or the Florida Fire
Prevention Code,or as is deemed necessary by the building official for the general safety and
welfare of the occupants and the public.
103.1 Building Division. There is hereby established a division of the Community
Development Department called the Building Division. The Building Division shall be led
by the building official, who in turn will report to the community development director.
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103.2 Building Official. The building official shall be hired or appointed by the community
development director, with the approval of the city manager, and shall be licensed in
accordance with Chapter 553, Florida Statutes, as may be amended, as a Building Code
Administrator by the State of Florida.
103.3 Building Division Employees. The community development director, with the
approval of the city manager,may appoint or hire such number of officers,inspectors,plans
examiners, and other assistants to the building official as are needed from time to time,
provided such person shall not be appointed or hired as either an inspector or plans examiner
unless that person meets the qualifications for licensure as an inspector or plans examiner as
established in Chapter 553, Florida Statutes, as may be amended.
104.1 General. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the
provisions of this code.The building official shall have the authority to render interpretations
of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its
.rovisions. Such inte •retations .olicies and .rocedures shall be in compliance with the
intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of
waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code.
104.2 Applications and permits. The building official shall receive applications, review
construction documents and issue permits for the erection, and alteration, demolition and
moving of buildings and structures, inspect the premises for which such permits have been
issued and enforce compliance with the provisions of this code.
104.3 Notices and orders. The building official shall issue all necessary notices or orders to
ensure compliance with this code.
104.4 Inspections. The building official shall make all of the required inspections, or the
building official shall have the authority to accept reports of inspection by approved agencies
or individuals. Reports of such inspections shall be in writing and be certified by a
responsible officer of such approved agency or by the responsible individual. The building
official is authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report upon
unusual technical issues that arise, subject to the approval of the city manager.
104.5 Identification. The building official shall carry proper identification when inspecting
structures or premises in the performance of duties under this code.
104.6 Right of entry. Where it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions
of this code, or where the building official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists
in a structure or upon a premises a condition which is contrary to or in violation of this code
which makes the structure or premises unsafe,dangerous or hazardous,the building official
is authorized to enter the structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect or to perform
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the duties imposed by this code,provided that if such structure or premises be occupied that
credentials be presented to the occupant and entry requested. If such structure or premises
is unoccupied, the building official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner
or other person having charge or control of the structure or premises and request entry. If
entry is refused,the building official shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to
secure entry.
104.7 Department records. The building official shall keep official records of applications
received,permits and certificates issued, fees collected, reports of inspections, and notices
and orders issued. Such records shall be retained in the official records for the period
required for retention of public records pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
104.8 Liability. The building official,member of the board of appeals or employee charged
with the enforcement of this code,while acting for the city in good faith and without malice
in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall
not thereby be rendered liable personally and is hereby relieved from personal liability for
any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of an act or
omission in the discharge of official duties.Any suit instituted against an officer or employee
because of an act performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and
under the provisions of this code shall be defended by legal representative of the city until
the final termination of the proceedings. The building official or any subordinate shall not
be liable for cost in any action, suit or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the
provisions of this code.
104.10 Modifications. Wherever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the
provisions of this code, the building official shall have the authority to grant modifications
for individual cases, upon application of the owner or owner's representative,provided the
building official shall first find that special individual reason makes the strict letter of this
code impractical and the modification is in compliance with the intent and purpose of this
code and that such modification does not lessen health, accessibility, life and fire safety, or
structural requirements. The details of action granting modifications shall be recorded and
entered in the files of the department of building safety.
104.12 Requirements not covered by code. Any requirements necessary for the strength,
stability or proper operation of an existing or proposed building, structure, electrical, gas,
mechanical or plumbing system, or for the public safety, health and general welfare, not
specifically covered by this or the other technical codes, shall be determined by the building
official.
105.2.2 Minor Repairs. Ordinary minor repairs or installation of replacement parts may be
made with the prior approval of the building official without a permit,provided the repairs
do not include the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the removal or
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cutting of any structural beam or load-bearing support, or the removal or change of any
required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress
requirements; nor shall ordinary repairs include addition to, alteration of, replacement or
relocation of any standpipe,water supply,sewer,drainage,drain leader,gas,soil,waste,vent
or similar piping, electric wiring or mechanical or other work affecting public health or
general safety,and such repairs shall not violate any of the provisions of the technical codes.
105.2.3 Public service agencies.A permit shall not be required for the installation,alteration
or repair of generation,transmission,distribution or metering or other related equipment that
is under the ownership and control of public service agencies by established right.
105.3.1.2 No permit may be issued for any building construction, erection, alteration.,
modification, repair, or addition unless the applicant for such permit provides to the
enforcing agency which issues the permit any of the following documents which apply to the
construction for which the permit is to be issued and which shall be prepared by or under the
direction of an engineer registered under Chapter 471, Florida Statutes:
1. Any electrical or plumbing or air-conditioning and refrigeration system
meeting the following thresholds are required to be designed by a Florida
Registered Engineer. The system:
1. Requires an electrical or plumbing or air-conditioning and refrigeration
system with a value of over$125,000; and
2.a. Requires an aggregate service capacity of over 600 amperes (240 volts)
on a residential electrical system or over 800 amperes (240 volts) on a
commercial or industrial electrical system;
NOTE:It was further clarified by the Commission that the limiting factor of 240 volt or over
is required to be designed by an Engineer.
b. Requires a plumbing system with 250 fixture units or more;
c. Requires a heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system that exceeds
a 15-ton-per-system capacity, or if the project is designed to accommodate
over 100 persons.
NOTE: It was further clarified by the Commission that the limiting criteria of 100 persons
and$125,000 apply to the building occupancy load and the cost for the total air-conditioning
system of the building.
2. Fire sprinkler documents for any new building or addition which includes a
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fire sprinkler system which contains 50 or more sprinkler heads.A Contractor
I, Contractor II, or Contractor IV, certified under Section 633.521 Florida
Statutes, may design a fire sprinkler system of 49 or fewer heads and may
design the alteration of an existing fire sprinkler system if the alteration
consists of the relocation, addition or deletion of not more than 49 heads,
notwithstanding the size of the existing fire sprinkler system.
3. Any specialized mechanical, electrical, or plumbing document for any new
building or addition which includes a medical gas, oxygen, steam, vacuum,
toxic air filtration, halon, or fire detection and alarm system which costs
more than $5,000.
Documents requiring an engineer seal by this part shall not be valid unless a professional
engineer who possesses a valid certificate of registration has signed,dated,and stamped such
document as provided in Section 471.025, Florida Statutes.
105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work
shall be deemed to have been abandoned becoming null and void 180 days after the date of
filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued;
except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for
additional periods not exceeding 90 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing
and justifiable cause demonstrated.
105.3.8 Public right of way. A permit shall not be given by the building official for the
construction of any building, or for the alteration of any building where said building is to
be changed and such change will affect the exterior walls, bays, balconies, or other
appendages or projections fronting on any street, alley or public lane, or for the placing on
any lot or premises of any building or structure removed from another lot or premises,unless
the applicant has received a right of way permit from the authority having jurisdiction over
the street, alley or public lane.
105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site
authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work
authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days
after the time the work is commenced.The building official is authorized to grant,in writing,
one or more extensions of time,for periods not more than 180 days each.The extension shall
be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
105.6 Suspension or revocation. The building official is authorized to suspend or revoke a
permit issued under the provisions of this code wherever the permit is issued in error or on
the basis of incorrect,inaccurate or incomplete information,or in violation of any ordinance
or regulation or any of the provisions of this code.
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107.1 General. Submittal documents consisting of construction documents, statement of
special inspections,geotechnical report and other data shall be submitted in two or more sets
with each permit application. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered
design professional where required by Chapter 471, Florida Statutes& 61G15 Florida
Administrative Code or Chapter 481,Florida Statutes&61G 1 Florida Administrative Code.
Where special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional
construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional.
107.2.1 Information on construction documents. Construction documents shall be
dimensioned and drawn upon suitable material. Electronic media documents are permitted
to be submitted when approved by the building official. Construction documents shall be of
sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show
in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances,
rules and regulations, as determined by the building official. Such drawings and
specifications shall contain information, in the form of notes or otherwise, as to the quality
of materials, where quality is essential to conformity with the technical codes. Such
information shall be specific,and the technical codes shall not be cited as a whole or in part,
nor shall the term "legal" or its equivalent be used as a substitute for specific information.
All information, drawings, specifications and accompanying data shall bear the name and
signature of the person responsible for the design. (see also Section 107.3.5).
107.2.3 Means of egress. The construction documents shall show in sufficient detail the
location,construction,size and character of all portions of the means of egress in compliance
with the provisions of this code. In other than occupancies in Groups R-2, R-3, and I-1,the
construction documents shall designate the number of occupants to be accommodated on
every floor, and in all rooms and spaces.
107.2.4 Exterior wall envelope. Construction documents for all buildings shall describe the
exterior wall envelope in sufficient detail to determine compliance with this code. The
construction documents shall provide details of the exterior wall envelope as required,
including flashing,intersections with dissimilar materials,corners,end details,control joints,
intersections at roof, eaves or parapets, means of drainage, water-resistive membrane and
details around openings. The construction documents shall include manufacturer's
installation instructions that provide supporting documentation that the proposed penetration
and opening details described in the construction documents maintain the weather resistance
of the exterior wall envelope.The supporting documentation shall fully describe the exterior
wall system which was tested, where applicable, as well as the test procedure used.
107.2.5 Site plan.The construction documents submitted with the application for permit shall
be accompanied by a site plan showing to scale the size and location of new construction and
existing structures on the site, distances from lot lines,the established street grades and the
.ro•osed finished t rades and as applicable flood hazard areas floodwa s and desi n flood
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elevations:and it shall be drawn in accordance with an accurate boundary line survey.In the
case of demolition, the site plan shall show construction to be demolished and the location
and size of existing structures and construction that are to remain on the site or plot. The
building official is authorized to waive or modify the requirement for a site plan when the
application for permit is for alteration or repair or when otherwise warranted.
107.3 Examination of documents. The building official shall examine or cause to be
examined the accompanying submittal documents and shall ascertain by such examinations
whether the construction indicated and described is in accordance with the requirements of
this code and other pertinent laws or ordinances.
Exceptions:
1. Building plans approved pursuant to Section 553.77(5), Florida Statutes, and state-
approved manufactured buildings are exempt from local codes enforcing agency plan reviews
except for provisions of the code relating to erection, assembly or construction at the site.
Erection,assembly(including utility crossover connections)and construction at the site are
subject to local permitting and inspections. Photocopies of plans approved according to
section 9B-1.009,F.A.C.,shall be sufficient for local permit application documents of record
for the modular building portion of the permitted project.
2. Industrial construction on sites where design, construction and fire safety are
supervised by appropriate licensed design and inspection professionals and which contain
adequate in-house fire departments and rescue squads is exempt, subject to approval of the
building official, from review of plans and inspections, providing the appropriate licensed
design and inspection professionals certify that applicable codes and standards have been met
and supply appropriate approved drawings to local building and fire-safety inspectors.
107.3.3 Phased approval. The building official is authorized to issue a permit for the
construction of foundations or any other part of a building or structure before the
construction documents for the whole building or structure have been submitted, provided
that adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with pertinent
requirements of this code. The holder of such permit for the foundation or other parts of a
building or structure shall proceed at the holder's own risk with the building operation and
without assurance that a permit for the entire structure will be granted.
107.3.4 Design professional in responsible charge
107.3.4.1 General. When it is required that documents be prepared by a registered design
professional, the building official shall be authorized to require the owner to engage and
designate on the building permit application a registered design professional who shall act
as the registered design professional in responsible charge. If the circumstances require,the
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owner shall designate a substitute registered design professional in responsible charge who
shall perform the duties required of the original registered design professional in responsible
charge.The building official shall be notified in writing by the owner if the registered design
professional in responsible charge is changed or is unable to continue to perform the duties.
The registered design professional in responsible charge shall be responsible for reviewing
and coordinating submittal documents prepared by others, including phased and deferred
submittal items, for compatibility with the design of the building.
107.3.4.2 Deferred submittals. For the purposes of this section, deferred submittals are
defined as those portions of the design that are not submitted at the time of the application
and that are to be submitted to the building official within a specified period. Deferral of any
submittal items shall have the prior approval of the building official. The registered design
professional in responsible charge shall list the deferred submittals on the construction
documents for review by the building official. Documents for deferred submittal items shall
be submitted to the registered design professional in responsible charge who shall review
them and forward them to the building official with a notation indicating that the deferred
submittal documents have been reviewed and found to be in general conformance to the
design of the building. The deferred submittal items shall not be installed until the deferred
submittal documents have been approved by the building official.
107.3.5 Minimum plan review criteria for buildings. The examination of the documents by
the building official shall include the following minimum criteria and documents: a floor
plan; site plan; foundation plan; floor/roof framing plan or truss layout; all fenestration
penetrations; flashing; and rough opening dimensions; and all exterior elevations:
Residential (one- and two-family):
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7. Structural requirements shall include:
Wall section from foundation through roof, including assembly and materials
connector tables wind requirements structural calculations (if required)
Termite protection
Design protection
Design loads
Wind requirements
Building envelope
Structural calculations (if required)
Foundation
Wall systems
Floor systems
Roof systems
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12. Manufactured buildings plan except for foundations and modifications of buildings
on site.
1. Site requirements
Setback/separation(assumed property lines)
Location of septic tanks (if applicable)
2. Structural
Wind zone
Anchoring
Blocking
3. Plumbing
List potable water source and meter size (if applicable)
4. Mechanical
Exhaust systems
Clothes dryer exhaust
Kitchen equipment exhaust
5. Electrical
Exterior disconnect location
107.4 Amended construction documents. Work shall be installed in accordance with the
reviewed construction documents,and any changes made during construction that are not in
compliance with the reviewed construction documents shall be resubmitted for approval as
an amended set of construction documents.
109.2.1 Types of Fees Enumerated. Fees may be charged for but not limited to the
following:
• Permits;
• Plans examination;
• Certificates of competency (including fees for applications, examinations, renewal, late
renewal, and reciprocity);
• Re-inspections;
• Administrative fees (including fees for investigative and legal costs incurred in the context
of certain disciplinary cases heard by the board);
• Variance requests;
• Administrative appeals;
• Violations; and
• Other fees as established by local resolution or ordinance.
109.3 Building permit valuations. The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated
permit value at time of application. Permit valuations shall include total value of work,
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including materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued, such as electrical, gas,
mechanical,plumbing equipment and permanent systems. If, in the opinion of the building
official,the valuation is underestimated on the application,the permit shall be denied,unless
the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the building official.Final
building permit valuation shall be set by the building official.
109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance.Any person who commences any work on
a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the
building official's approval or the necessary permits shall be subject to a penalty of 100
•ercent of the usual •ermit fee in addition to the re•uired •ermit fees or as •rovided b local
ordinance.This provision shall not apply to emergency work when delay would clearly have
placed life or property in imminent dander But in all such cases the required permit(s)must
be applied for within three(3)business days and any unreasonable delay in obtaining those
permit(s) shall result in the charge of a double fee. The payment of a double fee shall not
preclude or be deemed a substitute for prosecution for commencing work without first
obtaining a permit. The building official may grant extensions of time or waive fees when
justifiable cause has been demonstrated in writing.
109.5 Related fees. The payment of the fee for the construction, alteration, removal or
demolition for work done in connection to or concurrently with the work authorized by a
building permit shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the permit from the payment of
other fees that are prescribed by law.
109.6 Refunds. The building official is authorized to establish a refund policy_
110.1 General. Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to
inspection by the building official and such construction or work shall remain accessible and
exposed for inspection purposes until approved. Approval as a result of an inspection shall
not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other
ordinances of the jurisdiction. Inspections presuming to give authority to violate or cancel
the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.It shall
be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to remain accessible and exposed for
inspection purposes. The building official shall be permitted to require a boundary line
survey prepared by a qualified surveyor whenever the boundary lines cannot be readily
determined in the field. Neither the building official nor the jurisdiction shall be liable for
expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow inspection.
110.1.1 Manufacturers and fabricators. When deemed necessary by the building official,he
shall make, or cause to be made, an inspection of materials or assemblies at the point of
manufacture or fabrication. A record shall be made of every such examination and
inspection and of all violations of the technical codes.
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110.1.2 Inspection service. The building official may make, or cause to be made, the
inspections required by 110. He or she may accept reports of department inspectors,
independent inspectors or of recognized inspection services,provided that after investigation
he/she is satisfied as to their licensure, Qualifications and reliability. A certificate required
by any provision of this code shall not be based on such reports unless the same are recorded
by the building code inspector or the architect or engineer performing building code
inspections in a manner specified by the building official. The building official shall ensure
that all persons making such inspections shall be certified in accordance to Chapter 468
Florida Statues.
110.3 Required inspections. The building official, upon notification from the permit holder
or his or her agent shall make the following inspections, and such other inspections as
deemed necessary and shall either release that portion of the construction or shall notify the
permit holder or his or her agent of any violations which must be corrected in order to
comply with the technical codes. The building official shall determine the timing and
sequencing of when inspections occur and what elements are inspected at each inspection.
Building:
1. Foundation inspection. Footing and foundation inspections shall be made after
excavations for footings are complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place.
For concrete foundations, any required forms shall be in place prior to inspection.
Materials for the foundation shall be on the job, except where concrete is ready
mixed in accordance with ASTM C 94,the concrete need not be on the job.and shall
at a minimum include the following building components:
•Stem-wall
•Monolithic slab-on-grade
•Piling/pile caps
•Footers/grade beams
1.1. Slab Inspection: Concrete slab and under-floor inspections shall be made after
in-slab or under-floor reinforcing steel and building service equipment, conduit,
piping accessories and other ancillary equipment items are in place, but before any
concrete is placed or floor sheathing installed, including the subfloor.
A foundation/Form board survey prepared and certified by a registered surveyor may
be required, prior to approval of the slab inspection. The survey shall certify
placement of the building on the site, illustrate all surrounding setback dimensions
and shall be available at the job site for review by the building inspector. In lieu of
providing a survey,the contractor may elect to uncover all property line markers and
string-up all property lines in preparation for inspection.
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1.2. In flood hazard areas,upon placement of the lowest floor, including basement,
and prior to further vertical construction, the elevation certification required in
Section 1612.5 shall be submitted to the building official.
2. Framing inspection. Framing inspections shall be made after the roof deck or
sheathing,all framing,fireblocking and bracing are in place and pipes,chimneys and
vents to be concealed are complete and the rough electrical,plumbing,heating wires,
pipes and ducts are approved,and shall at a minimum include the following building
components:
•Window/door framing and installation
'Vertical cells/columns
•Lintel/tie beams
•Framing/trusses/bracing/connectors(including truss layout&Engineered drawings)
'Draft stopping/fire blocking
•Curtain wall framing
•Energy insulation
•Accessibility
•Verify rough opening dimensions are within tolerances
•Window/door buck attachment
2.1. Insulation Inspection: To be made after the framing inspection is approved and
the insulation is in place.
2.2 Lath and gypsum board inspection. Lath and gypsum board inspections shall be
made after lathing and gypsum board,interior and exterior,is in place,but before any
plastering is applied or gypsum board joints and fasteners are taped and finished.
Exception: Gypsum board that is not part of a fire-resistance- rated assembly or a
shear assembly.
3.Sheathing inspection. To be made either as part of a dry-in inspection or done
separately at the request of the contractor after all roof and wall sheathing and
fasteners are complete and shall at a minimum include the following building
components:
•Roof sheathing
'Wall sheathing
•Sheathing fasteners
•Roof/wall dry-in.
•Sheathing/cladding inspection
NOTE: Sheathing fasteners installed and found to be missing the structural member
(shiners) shall be removed and properly reinstalled prior to installation of the dry-in
material.
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4.Roofing inspection.To be made as a minimum of two inspections and shall include
the following building components:
•Dry-in
•Insulation
.Roof coverings (including In Progress as necessary)
•Flashing
5.Final inspection. To be made after the building is completed and ready for
occupancy.
5.1. Lowest floor elevation. In flood hazard areas, upon placement of the lowest
floor,including the basement,and prior to further vertical construction,the elevation
certification required in Section 1612.5 shall be submitted to the building official.
6.Swimming pool inspection.
First inspection to be made after excavation and installation of reinforcing steel,
bonding and main drain and prior to placing of concrete shell.
Underground electric inspection.
Underground piping inspection including a pressure test
Deck inspection: to be made prior to installation of the deck material (with forms,
deck drains, and any reinforcement in place
Safety Inspection;Made prior to filling the pool with the bonding connections made,
the proper drain covers installed and the final barriers installed.
Final inspection to be made when the swimming pool is complete and all required
enclosure requirements are in place. In order to pass final inspection and receive a
certificate of completion, a residential swimming pool must meet the requirements
relating to pool safety features as described in Section 424.2.17.
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Site Debris
L The contractor and/or owner of any active or inactive construction project
shall be responsible for the clean-up and removal of all construction debris or any
other miscellaneous discarded articles prior to receiving final inspection approval.
Construction job sites must be kept clean.
2. All debris shall be kept in such a manner as to prevent it from being spread
by any means.
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110.3.10 Final inspection. The final inspection shall be made after all work required by the
building permit is completed.
110.4 Inspection agencies. The building official is authorized to accept reports of approved
inspection agencies,provided such agencies satisfy the requirements as to qualifications and
reliability.
SECTION 113 BOARD OF APPEALS.
113.1 Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals. There is hereby established a board
to be called the construction board of adjustments and appeals,which shall consist of the five
(5)members of the Winter Springs City Commission. The term of office for each of the five
(5)seats which comprise the board of adjustments and appeals shall be the term of office for
the commissioner who occupies that particular seat. Vacancies shall be filled for an
unexpired term in the same manner in which commission seat vacancies are filled under the
terms of the City Charter for the City of Winter Springs as well as the Winter Springs Code
of Ordinances.
113.2 Powers. The Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals shall have the power,
further defined in 113.3, to hear appeals of decisions and interpretations of the building
official.
113.3 Appeals.
113.3.1 Decision of the building official. The owner of a building, structure or
service system, or his or her duly authorized agent, may appeal a decision of the
building official to the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals whenever any
one of the following conditions are claimed to exist:
1. The building official rejected or refused to approve the mode or
manner of construction proposed to be followed or materials to be used in the
installation or alteration of a building, structure or service system.
2. The provisions of this code do not apply to this specific case.
1 That an equally good or more desirable form of installation can be
employed in any specific case.
4. The true intent and meaning of this code or any of the regulations
there under have been misconstrued or incorrectly interpreted.
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113.3.2 Notice of appeal. Notice of appeal shall be in writing and filed within 30
calendar days after the decision is rendered by the building official.Appeals relating
to provisions of the Florida Building Code, other than local amendments, may be
appealed to the Florida Building Commission,pursuant to section 120.569,Florida
Statutes, regarding the local governments action. Notice of Administrative Rights
may be obtained from the building division.
113.3.3 Decisions. The Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals shall, in
every case, reach a decision without unreasonable or unnecessary delay. Each
decision of the board shall also include the reasons for the decision. If a decision of
the board reverses or modifies a refusal, order, or disallowance of the building
official or varies the application of any provision of this code, the building official
shall immediately take action in accordance with such decision.Every decision shall
be promptly filed in writing in the office of the building official and shall be open to
sublic ins section.A certified co. of the decision shall be sent b mail or otherwise
to the appellant and a copy shall be kept publicly posted in the office of the building
official for two weeks after filing.Every decision of the board shall be final, subject
however to such remedy as any aggrieved party might have at law or in equity.
SECTION 114 VIOLATIONS
114.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect.,
construct,alter,extend,repair,move,remove,demolish or occupy any building,structure or
equipment regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation
of any of the provisions of this code.
114.2 Notice of violation. The building official or any city law enforcement officer or code
enforcement official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person
responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving, removal,
demolition or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the provisions of this code.,
or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code. Such order
shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the
violation.
114.3 Prosecution of violation. If the notice of violation is not complied with promptly,the
building official, law enforcement officer or code enforcement official is authorized to
pursue code enforcement proceedings, request the city's legal counsel to institute the
appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to
require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the building or structure in
violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto.
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114.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to
comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a
building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the
building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall
be subject to penalties as prescribed by law.
SECTION 116 UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT
116.1 The standards and enforcement procedures applicable to unsafe structures and
equipment shall be governed by the International Property Maintenance Code, 2006, as
adopted by Article VIII of this Chapter.
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commission scat vacancies are filled under thc terms of the City Charter for the City
(2) 110.3 Ilvvers. Thc-C-enstia.,tian Dead-of Adjustrtnts and Appeals shall
i, furtliw defined in 110.4, to hear appeals of eLeisiuiis and
(3) 110.4 Appeals.
(A) 110.4.1 Decision of thc building official. The owner of a building,
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decisioirofti ilding official to thc Construction Board of Adjustnieiitaud
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Sec. 6-32. -Administrative amendments to Chapter 2 of the Florida Building Code.
Chapter 2 of the Florida Building Code, as provided for in Section 553.73, Florida Statutes
(2001),is hereby amended in the following respects:(The section numbers in italics provided below
are for reference purposes only, and are included to provide ease of reference between this chapter
and the Florida Building Code.)
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Board. The appropriate City ur Courtly Board of Adjustment and Appeals, unless
otherwise specifically stated. See section 6-31 (113.1) of this Code.
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Building official. An employee of the city with building construction regulation
responsibilities charged with the responsibility for direct regulatory administration or
supervision of plan review, enforcement, or inspection of building construction, erection,
repair, addition, remodeling, demolition, or alteration projects that require permitting
indicating compliance with building,plumbing,mechanical,electrical, gas,fire prevention,
energy, accessibility, and other construction codes as required by state law or municipal or
county ordinances. One person employed by the city as a building code administrator or
building official and who is so certified pursuant to Florida law may be authorized to perform
any plan review or inspection for which certification is required by Florida law.
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Sec. 6-33. - Local wind speed design criteria fines.
The basic wind speed in miles per hour for the development of wind loads, shall be as
follows: •
La,) For Risk Category I Buildings— 129 MPH (see Seminole Figure 1609C).
For Risk Category II Buildings— 139 MPH (see Seminole Figure 1609A).
)e,) For Risk Category III Buildings— 149 MPH (see Seminole Figure 1609B).
SEMINOLE
Figure 1609C
Ultimate Design Wind Speeds
Risk Category I Buildings
BASIC WIND SPEED The bask vend Speed In mess per hour.for the
development of wind loom.Mall be determined from 7.9u0 Ian The ex.
bca0un of wind speed low sled be pleblblled by kcal ordin.noe using
recognised physical landmarks such as major roads,canals.riven and YMe
Mores whenever pee.®le.
WIND-BORNE DEBRIS REGION.Areas within hurricane-pone ngbns
located:
1.Wsto 1 mile wind el am)of ore coastal.07(4 high wear one where the
ultimate design w speed Mat Is 190 mph({8 or greeter,or
m Wien Wilms.In es pe e uoaY design wind speed d VW a 140 mph(53 mY)or
greeter
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_.11. buildings and Yrucluree.except health care facilites,Me wbdborne debris
._1 - / region shall be based on Figure 11309A.For occ panhy category IV b idings
and structures and occupancy category III hemp care facet..the windborne
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SEMINOLE
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Risk Category II Buildings
BASIC WIND SPEED.The W.k wind speed In MM per hour.Mr the
development of wand bads.MM M determined from Fount 1809 The=act
locator=wind speed line shell he eNebbh.by local ordlcanca 0.0,0
` shore.*never landmarks anon so moor roads,can.5.Mere and ate
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1.vdm0 l tree 0.81 km)of ere O .ei mean high water be when the
ohmee d.aIgn wind soled wt s 130 mph({8 M.)or goner,or
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location ot.IM.peed Bea anal he established by Iecel ordinance uaklS
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Code and O.ie and Two Family D.vellin.g Code Florida Building Code adopted.
The city hereby adopts in thwL.its entirety the most recent version of the Florida Building
Code, as may be amended from time to time :1 .:1 . : .• .• _ •• •• .' •. ,
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Southern Building Codc Congress Intcrnational,Inc. and the Onc And Two Family Dwelling Code
The provisions of the Florida Building Code shall govern all
matters contained therein,except when local codes are more stringent,in which case local codes will
govern pursuant to section 553.73,Florida Statutes,inclusive of electric,plumbing,and mechanical
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Sec. 6-83. -Television dish antennas.
(a) Permit required. Except for those antennas that do not exceed one(1)meter(39.37
inches) in diameter and 12 feet in height, Tthe installation of all television dish antennas
and/or satellite antennas shall require a building permit. All television dish antennas and
satellite antennas shall be subject to the following requirements:
(1) Television dish antennas or satellite antennas shall not be installed or attached
to any part of the roof structure of any residential building.
(2) Television dish antennas or satellite antennas may be installed on or attached
to roofs of commercial or industrial buildings but only upon submission of a
certificate of an engineer or architect currently registered to do business in the state.
Such certification shall be to the effect that a structural analysis has been made of the
building and such building can safely support the specific antenna with a minimum
adopted wind loading of une lithidrcd(100)one hundred twenty-nine(129)miles per
hour.
(3) Television dish antennas or satellite antennas shall not be installed in front
of the front line of any residential, commercial, or industrial building.
(4) Television dish antennas or satellite antennas may only be installed in side
yards or back yards of any building.
(5) No portion of any antenna or support structure shall be closer than five (5)
feet from any property line.
(6) Television dish antennas or satellite antennas shall not be located on any
public way, easement, or parkway.
(7) Television dish antennas or satellite antennas shall not be installed in any
designated parking area of any building.
(8) Except for subsection(a)(6),the requirements of this subsection(a)may be
modified to the extent necessary for the television dish antenna or satellite antenna
to receive an acceptable signal. • • • • • . •
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(b) Apartment and condominium buildings. Apartment or condominium buildings above
three(3) stories in height shall be treated as commercial structures for the purpose of these
regulations for television dish antenna or satellite antennas.
(c) Height restriction. The installation of any television dish antenna or satellite antenna
shall not exceed the height restriction set forth in the zoning ordinance for that location.
The requirements set forth in this section are intended to further the City's health, safety and
aesthetic objectives to protect the public by ensuring that antennas are appropriately installed so as
to withstand the minimum wind loads established by this chapter, and in the City's residential
districts, to maintain a visually pleasing environment free from unsightly technical equipment.
Sec. 6-84. -Accessory buildings.
(b) Height and size restrictions. The maximum height of an accessory building shall be
twelve (12) feet measured from ground level. The maximum size of any structure shall be
two hundred forty (240) square feet. ••• . • + - . . • • •
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two hundred forty (240) squarc fcet, but in iio casc shall excccd one-third (1/3) of the air-
fn Detached, accessory buildings may exceed twelve (12) feet in height or the
maximum size of two hundred forty(240) square feet,provided the city manager or
designee determines that each of the following criteria is satisfied:
(A) The accessory building does not exceed one-third (1/3) of the air-
conditioned square footage area of the principal structure;
(B) The accessory building is compatible and harmonious with the
principal structure and the surrounding land uses and structures;
( C) The accessory building will not adversely impact land use activities
in the immediate vicinity;
(D) The height of the proposed accessory building does not exceed the
height of the principal structure; and
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fE) The accessory building shall meet the requirements of the applicable
zoning district including setback and maximum lot coverage.
An accessory building that is attached to a principal structure by a breezeway
is not considered an accessory building,but rather,is considered an expansion of the
principal structure and is subject to satisfvina all applicable requirements,including,
but not limited to, setbacks and maximum lot coverage, of the zoning district in
which the principal structure is located. It may therefore,exceed the height and size
restrictions as noted above in subsection (b)(1); however, it shall not exceed the
height of the principal structure. A breezeway is a covered passageway, which
connects the principal structure to the proposed addition. It shall not exceed 35 feet
in length. An application for waiver of the maximum breezeway length identified
herein may be made pursuant to the procedures set forth in section 20-34 of this code.
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( c) Location. All accessory buildings shall be located to the rear of the front facade of
the principal structure • • : . • •• • - .
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Setbacks shall be the same as those of the principal structure, except that the rear yard
setback for accessory buildings that are not attached to the principle structure by a breezeway
may be reduced to six (6) f e e t . .• . - - . • - • .• - . - . • -•.• • • -.
(1) Corncr sctback—On all corncr lots thc minimum open sidcyard sctback shall
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lwatcd.
(14) No accessory building shall be constructed or placed on an easement unless
the easement expressly authorizes an accessory building to be constructed and
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maintained within the easement area. • • •
(25) Detached, private garages which exceed twelve (12) feet in height or two
hundred forty (240) square feet in area must meet the setbacks of the applicable
zoning district for the principal structure.
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Sec. 6-85. - Accessory dwelling units.
An accessory dwelling unit(ADU)is an ancillary or secondary dwelling unit that is clearly
subordinate to the principal dwelling, which has a separate egress/ingress independent from the
principal dwelling, and which provides complete independent living facilities for one (1) or more
persons and which includes provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. It is
located on the same parcel or lot as the principal dwelling and shall be subject to the required
setbacks of the principal structure and may be either attached to or detached from the principal
dwelling. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) must conform to the following standards:
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Sec. 6-86. - Screen Enclosures/rooms.
(a) Definition. For purposes of this section, the term "screen enclosure" shall mean an
enclosure consisting entirely of screen mesh, except for minimum essential structural
framework required for its support. The term "screen room" shall mean an enclosure
consisting of walls of insect screening with or without removable vinyl or acrylic wind break
panels, and a roof of insect screening, plastic, aluminum or similar lightweight material.
(b) hush, loam egtta emeats. Mesh sizes shall nut be saullcr than twenty(20)by twk,nty
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code of the city.
(be) Setbacks. The screen enclosure/room shall meet all code requirements for front and
side yard setbacks which are applicable to the subject property. Notwithstanding any other
applicable rear setback requirement, the screen enclosure/room shall not be located any
closer than seven (7) feet from the rear property line of the subject property. On lakefront
property, no screen enclosure/room shall be located any closer than twenty-five (25) feet
from the shoreline, as determined by the existing or established high-water control level.
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(cd) Height. The screen enclosure/room shall not be higher than the primary structure on
the subject property, except for instances when the principal structure does not exceeds
twelve(12)feet in height.In whirl/these cases,the screen enclosure/room shall be set back
an additional one(1)foot two-(2)-feet from the minimum setback requirements contained in
subsection(-e)Lb)for every additional foot above twelve feet.
(de) Easements. Screen enclosures/rooms shall not be constructed within an easement
area, unless the easement expressly allows said construction.
(e€) Screen enclosure/room modifications. If any portion of an existing screen
enclosure/room is modified so that it no longer satisfies the definition in subsection(a),the
modified screen enclosure/room shall meet all building setback and height requirements that
are applicable to principal and accessory buildings for the subject property.
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ARTICLE IV. ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL & GAS
Sec. 6-101. - Electrical,plumbing, mechanical and gas work.
All electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas work shall be performed and completed in
accordance with the most recently adopted version of the Florida Building Code. T ity-hexeby
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All applications for electrical p emits-s1z 1-be-aLcuhipauicd by-an appropriate elatlical
of this article which arcon file in the city cicrk's office.
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Sec. 6-126. - . Reserved.
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all provisions of tlic-&tandard Plumbing Codc adopted in section 6-126 within the city.
Sec. 6-129. - Fees.. Reserved.
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(a) Thc word "city" as uscd in thc code adopted in section 6-146 rcfers to the City of
(b) Thc words"mechanical codc" as uscd herein rcfcr to thc Standard Mechanical Codc
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Sec. 6-148. - Reserved.
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ARTICLE V.VitL FENCES,WALLS, HEDGES
Sec. 6-186. - Permit required.
Plans showing the location of any proposed fence or wall in excess of one hundred dollars
($100.00)cumulative value and the type of construction shall be submitted to the building official
and a permit obtained therefore from the building official.
Sec. 6-187. - Construction materials.
Fences and walls constructed within the city shall conform to one (1) of the following:
(a+) Wood fences constructed of rot-and termite-resistive species of wood or chemically
pressure-treated to resist rot and termite attack.
(b2) Street posts and wire fabric fences with fabric of a minimum of eleven gauge
galvanized or other non-corrodible metal.
(c&) Ornamental iron.
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(d4) Ventilated concrete or masonry.
(e5) Decorative PVC or aluminum,structurally sound to maintain spans and-one-hundred
ten(110)mph wind load.
Sec. 6-188. - Exceptions to section 6-187.
Where In the R-CI (Single-family dwelling district) zoning classifications, which allows
withimrthe-city-allow for horses, barbed wire fences will be permitted as well as fabric fences with
fabric of less than a minimum of eleven-gauge galvanized or other noncorrodible metal.
Sec. 6-189. -When barbed wire permissible.
In the I-1 (Light Industrial)zone areas where security fences are permitted,barbed wire may
be used above six (6) feet • • .. . .•' •' : . • .
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Sec. 6-191. - Corner lots. . • : + ,
Laj In order to ensure visibility and safety for pedestrians,and to provide clear sight lines
for traffic entering an intersection, . • .'• . . • •. • •• -'. .. . .. • • . . .
corners-air corner lots; no fence, wall or other visual obstruction hedge shall be erected,
planted-or grown within twenty-five(25)feet of the intersecting property line corner adjacent
to the street intersection corners.
fib,) When the side of the principle structure on a corner lot faces a road right-of-way on
which adjacent dwellings have frontage, then any fence located on the corner lot shall be
subject to the height limitations set forth in section 6-190(a) to permit a clear field of
visibility for pedestrians and/or vehicles entering or exiting the adjacent property.
Sec. 6-192. - Utility easements.
(a) It shall be lawful for any person to enclose or fence any utility easements;provided,
however, that adequate access must be provided thereto by the fence owner. If it becomes
necessary to cut a fence or remove walls for the purpose of installation of new utilities or
repairing or maintaining installed utilities,it shall be the responsibility of the property owner
to repair or replace the fence or wall to the condition existing previous to the installation,
repair or maintenance . • • • . ... • ' •. • • • . .. •. • ..• . .
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(b) A dedicated right-of-way shall not be fenced by any private citizen. However;--and
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Sec. 6-193. - Distance from property line.
Fences, walls or other visible obstructions hedges must be at least three (3) inches from
property lines, except adjacent property owners may connect or otherwise attach their respective
fences and walls in order to eliminate any gap or space between the fences and walls. The property
owner's mutual written consent must be provided on a form acceptable to the city prior to the city
permitting any such connection or attachment.
Sec. 6-194. -Article provisions not controlling; exception.
Provisions of this article do not supersede or control deed restrictions running with the land
unless the provisions therein herein are more stringent than in the deed restriction.
Sec. 6-195. - Maintenance of fences or walls.
All fences and walls and accessories thereto shall be maintained in good order and in a
condition equal to that which was originally approved by the building official at the time a building
permit was issued. If for any reason the fence or wall was erected without a building permit, said
wall or fence shall be maintained in accordance with the conditions and requirements necessary for
obtaining a fence or wall permit from the building official under this Article.Within thirty(30)days
receipt of written notice by the City that a wall or fence does not comply with the requirements of
this section, a property owner shall bring such fence or wall in compliance with this section within
thirty(30)days of receipt of such notice.The thirty-day period may be extended an additional thirty-
day period by the City Manager or the City Manager's designee for good cause shown.
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ARTICLE VI.f SWIMMING POOLS
Sec. 6-210. - Florida Building Code.
All swimming pools shall be constructed in accordance with the applicable provisions of
the Florida Building Code, as may be amended. . • :. . . • • ,•
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Sec. 6-212. -Application for permit; plans and specifications.
Before any work is commenced on the construction of a pool or any structural alteration,
addition or the remodeling thereof,an application for a permit to construct such pool,accompanied
by two (2) sets of plans and specifications and pertinent explanatory data, shall be furnished to the
building official of the city for his approval, and no part of the work shall be commenced until the
building inspector official has granted such permit to construct and has further evidenced his
approval by a suitable endorsement upon such plans and specifications, and no such pool shall be
used until final inspection has been made and approved by the building official.The building official
shall review such plans and specifications to determine whether they comply with the provisions of
this article and with all other applicable codes . . . . . :, . . • 1 _ ... . •. .
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d. The li i capacity of the pool;
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(b) The first inspection shall be made after excavation and reinforcing steel or structural
framework is in place; second inspection, plumbing rough-in and electrical rough-in; third
inspection,pool deck,pool safety inspection,and final inspection,to be made on completion
and ready for use.
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(c) During construction,all excavation must be enclosed by fencing which is a minimum
of five (5) feet high and capable of preventing access by children. This fence must be in
place at the time of the first inspection and remain in place until the pool is completed. This
fencing may be of temporary construction or it may be of the permanent type required
pursuant to Florida law by-stetiun 6-217 above. If of temporary construction, it must be
replaced by the permanent enclosure required by Florida law •. .
prior to issuance by the building official of final approval of the pool.
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Sec. 6-215. -6wrnrr'sirrivilege;Reserved.
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Sec. 6-220. - . Pool removal.
The removal of a pool shall involve the complete removal of the pool's structural shell, as
well as all related equipment and appurtenances. The site shall be restored to its original condition
at approved grade.
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Sec. 6-240. - . Reserved.•• -. - - . • ••• • - • - - - -• - .1 0 .1 . . : .. - .. .. .. • ••
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Sec. 6-242. -Gas-inspectiOu.. Reserved.
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ARTICLE VII. XII. CITATIONS; UNLICENSED CONTRACTORS; FAILURE TO
OBTAIN BUILDING PERMIT
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Sec. 6-271. -Findings.
The city commission of the City of Winter Springs hereby finds:
(a+) The commencement or performance of work for which a building permit is required
without such building permit being in effect creates a grave threat to the public health,safety,
and welfare and jeopardizes the safety of occupants of buildings.
(b2) The performance of construction by contractors who are not duly licensed, when a
contracting license is required, may pose a danger of significant harm to the public when
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incompetent or dishonest unlicensed contractors provide unsafe, unstable, or short-lived
products or services.
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Sec. 6-273. - Citation form.
A citation issued by a code enforcement officer shall be in a form prescribed by the city
commission by resolution, and shall contain at a minimum:
(a+) The time and date of issuance.
(b2) The name and address of the person to whom the citation is issued.
(c6) The time and date of the violation.
(d4) A brief description of the violation and the facts constituting reasonable cause.
(e5) The name of the code enforcement officer.
`f6) The procedure for the person to follow in order to pay the civil penalty or to contest
the citation.
(0) The applicable civil penalty if the person elects not to contest the citation.
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Sec. 6-277. - Correction of violation; payment of penalty; notice of hearing.
Upon receipt of a citation, the person charged with the violation shall elect either to:
(a+) Correct the violation and pay to the city the civil penalty in the manner indicated on
the citation; or
(b2) Within ten (10) days of receipt of the citation, exclusive of weekends and legal
holidays, request an administrative hearing before the city's code enforcement board to
appeal the issuance of the citation in accordance with the procedures set forth in this article.
Any request for an administrative hearing shall be made and delivered in writing to the city
manager by the time set forth in this subsection. Failure to request an administrative hearing
in writing within the ten(10)day time period shall constitute a waiver of the violator's right
to an administrative hearing. A waiver of said right shall be deemed an admission of the
violation, and penalties shall be imposed as set forth on the citation.
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ARTICLE VIII.KIII. INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
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Section 3. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Ordinances and Resolutions. All prior
inconsistent ordinances and resolutions adopted by the City Commission,or parts of prior ordinances
and resolutions in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Section 4. Transmittal of Local Amendments to Administrative Provisions of
Florida Building Code to Florida Building Commission. Within 30 days of adoption, the
Community Development Director, or his designee, shall transmit a copy of this Ordinance to the
Florida Building Commission, as required by section 553.73(4)(a), Florida Statutes.
Section 5. Incorporation Into Code. This Ordinance shall be incorporated into the
Winter Springs City Code and any section or paragraph,number or letter, and any heading may be
changed or modified as necessary to effectuate the foregoing. Grammatical,typographical,and like
errors may be corrected and additions, alterations, and omissions,not affecting the construction or
meaning of this Ordinance and the City Code may be freely made.
Section 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, word or
provision of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction,whether for substantive,procedural, or any other reason, such portion shall
be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon
adoption by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, and pursuant to the City
Charter.
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ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, in a regular
meeting assembled on the 8th day of October , 2012.
.�; ' ES ACE _,M• or
AT EDT:
AND l. rri NZO-LUACES
ity rk
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND SUFFICIENCY
FORT ITY OF WINTER SPRINGS ONLY.
ANTHONY A. GARGANESE
City Attorney
First Reading: September 24, 2012
Legal Ad Published: September 27, 2012
Effective Date: See Section 7.
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