The provisions of this chapter shall govern the structural design of buildings, structures and portions thereof regulated by this code.

The provisions of this chapter shall govern the structural design of buildings, structures and portions thereof regulated by this code.

For live loads not exceeding 100 psf (4.79 kN/m 2), the design live load for any structural member supporting 150 square feet (13.94 m 2) or more is permitted to be reduced in accordance with Equation 16-24.

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For live loads not exceeding 100 psf (4.79 kN/m 2), the design live load for any structural member supporting 150 square feet (13.94 m 2) or more is permitted to be reduced in accordance with Equation 16-24.

PCCLB-Local Amendment to FBC, Building Ch 1609.3 Ultimate design wind speed 05/25/2021 Effective Date* 5/25/2021 (Defaults to 30 days after submission to DBPR.)

CHAPTER 16 STRUCTURAL DESIGN SECTION 1601 GENERAL 1601.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the structural design of buildings, structures and portions thereof regulated by this code. Exception: Buildings and structures located within the high-velocity hurricane zone shall comply with the provi-

The Eighth Edition (2023) update to the Florida Building Code: Building is a fully integrated publication that updates the 7th Edition 2020 Florida Building Code: Building using the latest changes to the 2021 International Building Code® with customized amendments adopted statewide. Chapter tabs are also included. Effective Date: December 31, 2023.

16 The 7th Edition (2020) Florida Building Code, Building (FBCB) and Florida Building Code, Residential (FBCR) have been updated to reference ASCE 7-16 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures. Accordingly, the wind criteria in the 7th Edition FBCB and FBCR have been updated to correlate with ASCE 7-16.

Dec 31, 2023 · The Florida Building Code (FBC) - Building, 8th Edition provides comprehensive regulations for the design, construction, alteration, repair, and maintenance of buildings in Florida.