Amendments to Orange County Code

Chapter 9 (Building & Construction Regulations)

Orange County BCC

June 16, 2015

Presentation Outline

Background & OverviewProposed RevisionsApproval ProcessSummaryAction Requested

Presentation Outline

Background & OverviewProposed RevisionsApproval ProcessSummaryAction Requested

Background & Overview

Adopts the latest edition of the Florida Building Codes (FBC)

Provides consistency with Florida Statutes Modifies Administrative RulesProvides Planning Manager authority to enforce:– Article XIII Architectural Standards– Article XVI Exterior Lighting

Presentation Outline

Background & OverviewProposed RevisionsApproval ProcessSummaryAction Requested

Proposed Revisions

Section 9-1 adds definitions – Building Official– General Contractor

Section 9-9 (“Contractors”) amended– Reference Florida Statutes, Ch. 489 – Experience and educational requirements – Local Construction License

All redundant or unnecessary language has been deleted

Proposed Revisions

Section 9-33 (a) amended– Adopt the Florida Building Code, Building 5th edition (2014) into

the County code; – State-mandated code; – Effective date June 30, 2015

Section 9-33 (B) Amends FBC Chapter 1– Administration – Flood Plain

Proposed Revisions

Section 104.9 added to identify how conflicts between the FBC 5th edition and OC Code Chapter 19 Flood Plain are resolved –More restrictive requirement applies

Proposed Revisions

Out-dated/redundant provision deleted– Section 105.4.1 (b) Permit Intent (Economic Incentive)– Section 107.2.5 Site Plan requirements deleted and

incorporated into Chapter 38 by the Zoning Division

Proposed Revisions

Section 105.4.1.2 amended to allow construction to remain in place at the time expired permits are replaced provided:– The construction in place received an approved inspection and;–Non compliance with current regulations will not cause health

or safety concerns.

Section 107.2.6 amended to reference the Florida Statutes for Engineering and Architectural requirements

Proposed Revisions

Section 9-35 (a) amended – Adopt the Florida Building Code, Residential 5th edition (2014)

into the County code; – State-mandated code; – Effective date June 30, 2015

Proposed Revisions

Section 9-279 - Emergency Code Enforcement Action amendment– (a) Upon determining that a dangerous condition exists which poses an

imminent threat to the life, health, or safety of the public, the Code Enforcement Division Manager or the Building Official, or a designee of either, may, each in consultation with the other, authorize such repairs, removals, closures, and/or demolitions as deemed reasonably necessary to remove the hazard(s).

– (b) Notice to the property owner, and mortgage and lien holders as applicable, shall be provided as soon as reasonably practicable, but such notice shall not be required prior to commencing the work necessary to remove the hazard(s), including demolition.

Proposed Revisions

Article VII (“Property Maintenance Code”) – Amended November, 2014 –Muni Code has not yet updated

Section 9-551 & 9-646 are amended to provide transfer administrative authority to the Planning Manager. – Architectural Standards– Exterior Lighting

Proposed Revisions

Section 9-646 (exterior lighting) amendments Require light glare shielding on exterior acorn

style light fixtures. – Installed on private property–Within eighty (80) feet of single family

residential zoned property

Presentation Outline

Background & OverviewProposed RevisionsApproval ProcessSummaryAction Requested

Approval Process

Building Codes Board of 4/22/15 Adjustments and Appeals

Local Planning Agency 5/21/15 Board of County Commissioners 6/16/15

Presentation Outline

Background & OverviewProposed RevisionsApproval ProcessSummaryAction Requested

Summary

Adopts the latest edition Florida Building CodeProvides consistency with Florida StatutesModifies administrative provisions Provides Planning Manager

authority to enforce:– Article XIII Architectural Standard– Article XVI Exterior Lighting

Presentation Outline

Background & OverviewProposed RevisionsApproval ProcessSummaryAction Requested

Action Requested

Find the proposed ordinance consistent the OC Comprehensive Plan

Adopt the proposed Ordinance amending Orange County Code Chapter 9