2007 Florida Building Code, Residential Q&A Application Guide

Item #: 120-5618-07
ISBN: 1580019307
ISBN13: 9781580019309
Publisher: ICC
Manufacturer: ICC
Manufacturer Item #: 5618S07
Format: Paperback

Stay up to code with the 2007 Florida Building Code, Residential Q&A Application Guide

Get answers to the most common questions asked about the Florida Residential Code! This question-and-answer application guide dedicated exclusively to the 2007 Florida Building Code, Residential provides answers to some of the most common code questions and offers in-depth examples on applying specific provisions. Presented in this document are commonly asked questions that arise in the application of code provisions during design, plan review, construction and daily code enforcement. Many of the answers include helpful illustrations that provide a clear understanding of both the intent and meaning of the code text. This document is an essential resource for anyone involved in building construction in the State of Florida, including architects, inspectors, building officials, plans examiners, structural engineers, civil engineers, instructors and students.

The applicable Florida Building Code, Residential section text is reprinted for easy reference, followed by questions and answers pertaining to the particular section. This allows for quick reference to questions and answers on specific code sections. Includes information from the 2009 Supplement to the Florida Building Code.

This guide provides numerous examples pertaining to:

• Height and Area Calculations
• Occupancy Classifications
• Occupancy Separations
• Construction Types
• Fire Resistance Requirements
• Fire Protection Systems
• Means of Egress
• Live Loads
• Wind Loads
• Concrete, Masonry, Steel and Wood Construction
• And Many Others!