Ordinance 92-070 FILED
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ORDINANCE 92- ?0
COLLIER COUNTY CONSTRUCTION$~A~~
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE "COLLIER COUNTY CONSTRUCTION CODE"
ADOPTING: THE 1991 EDITION OF THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE WITH
CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN; THE
1991 EDITION OF THE STANDARD PLUMBING CODE WITH CER~FAIN AMENDMENTS,
ADDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN; THE 1991 EDITION OF THE
STANDARD MECHANICAL CODE WITH AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
SPECIFIED HEREIN; AND THE 1991 EDITION OF THE STANDARD GAS CODE WITH
AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN; AS PUBLISHED
BY THE SOUTHERN BUILDING CODE CONGRESS INTERNATIONAL INC. DELETING
CHAPTER ONE IN ALL OF THE ABOVE CODES IN ITS ENTIRETY; REPEALING
ORDINANCES 91-58, 91-59, 91-60, AND 91-61; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT
AND SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 125, of the florida statutes, authorizes
the Board of County Commissioners to adopt a building code, and
WHEREAS, Section 553.73 (1) (a), Florida S~atutes requires
local governments with building construction regulation
responsibilities to adopt a building code covering all types of
construction, and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida has adopted the 1991 Edition
of the Standard Building Codes pertaining to building, plumbing,
mechanical and gas, as the minimum state building code.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY ~H~ BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY FLORIDA THAT:
SECTION ONE:
The "Standard Building Code 1991 Edition" including
Appendices A, C, J, and M, the "Standard Plumbing Code 1991 Edition"
including Appendices B, C, D, G, I, J, and K, the "Standard
Mechanical Code 1991 Edition" the "Standard Gas Code 1991 Edition"
including Appendix A, as published by' the Southern Building Code
Congress International Inc., and as amended herein, are adopted by
reference as the "Collier County Construction Code" to protect the
health, safety, welfare, common interest, and convenience of the
citizens, visitors and residents of Collier County, Florida.
'SECTION TWO:
The "Standard Building Code, 1991 Edition", including
Appendices A, C, J, and M, is hereby amended as follows:
CHAPTER I ADMINISTRATION
Chapter i is omitted in its entirety.
Refer to the Collier County Building 'Construction
Administrative Code for administration of this Code.
All references to Chapter I shall be interpreted to mean the
Collier County Building Construction Administrative Code
Ordinance 91-56 as amended or superseded.
CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS
202 DEFINITIONS
Amend Section 202 by adding the following definitions:
"A" ZONE - A flood zone as established by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
CANOPY - A roof-like structure projecting from a wall or
supported on columns or pillars. Building roof systems that
project more than three (3) feet past the exterior wall are
considered canopies by this Ordinance.
CHICKEE - A Seminole and Miccosukee word for house (home)
used today to identify an open-type tropical structure
generally used as an exterior roofed recreational area.
(See subsections 706.9 and 709.5)
MINI-STORAGE - The use of a~building divided into storage
compartments. These units or compartments are for dead
storage only. These units shall not be occupied for business
purposes. Telephones are prohibited and only minimum
electrical service is allowed, limited to a switched fixture
for lighting electrical receptacleW' ~re not permitted.
Plumbing for individual units is prohibited, but may be
required for the overall complex. The storage unit or
compartment shall not exceed 200 square feet.
ONE (1) HOUR PROTECTED - Construction in which the fire
resistance of the major structural members is attained by the
nature of the product (Type I & II), the size of the members
(Type III) and/or the protection of the members by coating,
wrapping or isolating with a fire resistant material.
(See SBC Section 1003, Fire Resistance References)
PORCH - A roofed platform forming the entrance to a house.
SPEcIALTy ENaINEER - A Florida Registered Professional
Engineer, not the Structural Engineer of Record, who
undertakes the design of structural components or structural
systems for a specific project.
The Specialty Engineer will generally fall into one of these
three categories:
1. An employee or officer of a fabricator.
2. An employee or officer of an entity supplying
components to a fabricator.
3. An independent consultant.
STAIRS - Means three or more risers.
"~' ZONE - A flood velocity zone as established by Federal
Emergency Management Agency.
202 DEFINITIONS
Amend the following definitions to read as follows:
BUILDING OFFICIAL - See Administrative Code for Building
Official definition.
STRUCTURE - Anything constructed or erected, assembled or
built, which requires a fixed location on or in the ground,
or is attached to something by any means having a fixed
location on or in the ground.
CHAPTER $ SPECIAL OCCUP]tNCY REQUIREMENTS
$07.9 Fire Extinguishers
Amend subsection 507.9 to read as follows:
Fire extinguishers shall be provided in accordance with
the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Standard 10,
relating to portable fire extinguishers.
508 ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
Amend section 508 to read as follo.~s3
Florida Statutes, Chapter 553, Dart Vend the interpretations
of the Florida Board of Building Codes and Standards are
adopted as part of this Ordinance.
CHAPTER 6 CLASSIFICATION OF BUILDINGS BY CONSTRUCTION
610 BUILDINGS LOCATED ON THE SAME LOT
Amend section 610 by adding the following exception:
EXCEPTION: One story bu~ldings used exclusively for
mini-storage located on the same' lot may use the
requirements of Table 600. The horizontal separation
will relate to the distance between buildings rather
than property lines or assumed property lines.
CHAPTER 7 FIRE PROTECTION
702 INTERIOR WALL AND PARTITION FIRE SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS
Add subsection 702.1.6 to read as follows:
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702.1.6 XUTOHATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ALTERNATIVESS
When an approved automatic fire suppression system is
installed, when not a requirement of Table 400, or other
portions of this Code or other ordinances or laws, and
supervised in accordance with Section 901.8, a fire
resistance rating for exit access corridors within a tenant
space is not required in Occupancy Class B, F, M, and S. In
Occupancy Class A, I (unrestrained) and R, the corridor
enclosure walls and dwelling unit separation walls which are
also corridor walls, shall have fire resistance rating of not
less than 1/2 hour, with 20 minute doors, constructed tight
to the underside of the ceiling directly above.
706 ROOF COVERINGS
706.6 Woo~ Shingles an~ Shakes
Amend subsection 706.6.1 by adding the following
exceptions:
EXCEPTION= Ail multi-family (triplex and above) using
wood shingles or shakes shall use Class "C" or better
fire resistant wood shingles or shakes unless restricted
by other code requirements.
EXCEPTIONs Group housing projects consisting of
single-family units or duplex units with units or
buildings less then 15 feet apart must use Class "C" or
better fire resistant wood shingles or shakes unless
restricted by other code requirements.
Add subsection 706.9 to read as follows:
706.9 TREATED PALM FRONDS
706.9.1 Ail palm fronds and/or reeds etc. used for chickees
and chickee type structures shall be t~ted with an approve~
fire retardant treatment material. The fire retardant
treatment shall cause the treated fronds, etc. to self-
extinguish when the test torch is removed.
EXCEPTIONs Palm fronds and/or reeds for roofs need not
be treated on chickee structures on a lot zoned for
single family when distances to property lines and other
buildings are maintained at ten (10) feet: or more.
706.9.2 Frond and or reed roofs shall not be installed on
structures other than open chickee structures, unless the
roof system has been tested and approved in accordance with
Section 706 of this Code.
(See Section 709.4 of this Ordinance for additional
requirements)
?09 ARCHITECTURAL TRI~I~ALCO~,.[~Y WINDOWS
Add subsection 709.4 to
709.4.1 Per, its are~recl~ire~ ~.~r all chickees, the permit
costs are as prov~:~in ~h.e building pe~it fee
resolution which is c~-~:~HlS~on No. 91-642.
?09.4.2 Site and Bu~dh~,~S~ are required for review and
~09.4.3 All chickee~:sha~=b~ ~ree standing St~Uotures and
shall comply with the:.Coll~er Co=n~y'.~n~ Develo~ent Code
Ordinance No. 91-102 '~..as~---a~n~ed or superseded, for
retirements concernin~.the_~i~e.=between struct~es.
EXCEPTION= A chickee ~dJacent to and appearing to be part of
another building shal~.comply with all of the following=
a. ~e separated from the~.building by not less than a
one (1) hour protected or one (1) hour rated
construction with protected openings, this includes
window and door openings.
b. The roof shall no~.extend above .the adjacent
exterior wall. ~
(See subsection 706.~, .o~..~ th~..Ordinance for additional
719.2 Con=eala~ Insu~ation;~ ..
Add subsection 719.2.3
719.2.3 ~lown insulat~n is no~ ~e~itted in vaulted ceilings
which exceed a 3/12 p~ch. .- ,
C~T~ 8 ~PP~TEN~CE REQUI~E~S'-
Add section 813 to read as follows;
813 SWI~IN~ POOL ~CLOS~ES
SwiPing pools shall comply with the re~irements of
Collier County Ordinance No. 87-21 as amended or superseded.
813.1 ELECTRIC~
Electrical bonding o~'.pool parts and enclosures shall be
accordance with 680-~. an~ electrical grounding shall be in
accordance with 680~4 o~ the National Electric Code as
adopted by Collier C~nty O~inance No. 91-62 as amended or
superseded. At 1east.one..,12~,.volt convenience receptacle,
protected by a groundmfau[~aci=cuit-interrupter, shall be
provided for each pe~anen~ly_[nstalled pool, between 10 and
20 feet from the inside face,,o~the.pool.
CHAPTER 9 SPRINKLERS~ STANDPIPES AND ALARM SYSTEMS 902 STANDPIPES
902.3 Standpipes Required
Amend subsection 902.3.1 by adding subsection 902.3.1.1
to read as follows:
902.3.1.1 Ail buildings three stories in height that do not
have a Class III standpipe system shall have a Class I dry
standpipe.
EXCEPTION: A Class I standpipe shall be permitted in
basements equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler
system.
EXCEPTION: A Class I dry standpipe shall not be. required to
have a hose valve on a floor, which does not have a common
element area (i.e., elevator lobby, corridor, public balcony
or porch).
902.6 Standpipes During Construction
Amend section 902.6 to read as follows:
Refer to NFPA Standard 14, Chapter 9; referring to Standpipe
Installation in Buildings Under Construction. this standard
is adopted as part of the Collier County Fire Prevention
Code, Ordinance No. 86-54 as amended or superseded.
CHAPTER 11 MEANS OF EGRESS
1105 SPECIAL EXIT REQUIREMENTS
1105.4 Emergency Egress Openings
Amend subsection 1105.4.1 to read as follows:
1105.4.1 In any dwelling or living.unit of two or more
rooms, every bedroom and living area shall have either a
second means of escape, such as emergency egress openings or
alternative protection. The second means of escape or
alternative protection shall be one of the following:
1. A door, stairway, passage or hall providing a way
independent of and remote from the primary means of
escape, of unobstructed travel to the outside of the
dwelling at street or g=ound level; or
2. A passage through adjacent non-lockable spaces
independent of and remote from the primary means of
escape to any approved means of escape; or
3. An approved outside window or door operable from the
inside without the use of tools providing a clear
opening of not less than 20 inches (50.8 cm) in
width, 24 inches (61 cm) in height and 5.7 square
feet (.53 sq. m) in area. The bottom of the opening
shall not be more than 44.inches (112 cm) off the
floor. Such means of escape shall be acceptable if:
~' a) The window is within 20 feet (6 1 m) of grade;
· or
b) The window is directly accessible to fire
department rescue apparatus as approved by the
authority having Jurisdiction; or
c) The window or door opens onto an exterior
balcony.
4. The bedroom or living area shall be separated from
all other parts of the living unit by construction
having a fire resistance rating of at least 20
minutes and shall be equipped with a door that will
resist passage of fire for at least 20 minutes, and
is designed and installed to minimize smoke leakage.
A means of providing smoke venting and fresh air to
the occupants shall be provided.
EXCEPTION NO. 15 A second means of escape or
alternate protection is not required if:
a) The bedroom or living area has a door
leading directly to the outside of the
building at or to grade level; or
b) The dwelling unit is protected throughout by
an approved automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with NFPA Standard 13, Standard
· " of the Installation of Sprinkler System in
One and Two Family Dwelling and Mobile
Momes, as applicable.
EXCEPTION NO. 22 Existing approved means of
escape may be continued i~.u~e.
1108 gTAIRFAY CONSTRUCTION
1108.3 Treads and Rissrs
Add subsection 1108.3.1.1 and 1108.3.1.2 to read as
follows:
1108.3.1ol Stairs shall be in accordinance with the above
subsection in its entirety, or shall m~et the rquirements of
NFPA Standard 101, Life Safety ~ode, Section 5-2.2.2, Types
of Stairs. ..
1108.3.1.2 Only one of the above stair design standards
will be permitted in a structure or building.
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~113 DOOR8
1113.5 Hpeolal Doo~va¥ Recluiremen~s
Add subsection 1113.5.3 to read as follows:
1113.5.3 Hinged shower doors must swing out.
1114 RAMPB
1114.3 Ramps for the Physically Handicapped
Delete 1114.3 in its entirety. The Handicapped
Accessibility Requirements within Chapter 553 Part V, Florida
Statutes are adopted herein.
CHA~TER 12 MINIMUM DESIGN
1205.4 OTHER STRUCTURES
Amend subsection 1205.4 to include satellite dishes.
CHAPTER 13 FOUNDATIONS
1302 FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATIONS
1302o2 Soils Investigation
Amend subsections 1302.2.1, and 1302.2.3 to read as
follows:
1302.2.1 Concrete, MasonL7 or Timber Footings
Footings shall be so designed that the allowable bearing
capacity of the soil is not exceeded. If structural plain
concrete, masonry or timber .footings are used, they shall
rest on undisturbed or minimum ninety five (95) percent
compacted soil of uniform density and thickness.
Compaction shall meet a minimum requirement of 95% of
Modified Proctor, ASTM D-1557.
In monolithic slabs a minimum of three tests shall be
provided for buildings up to 2000 sq. ft. in area. Buildings
larger than 2000 sq. ft. in area will require one additional
test for each additional 2000 sq. ft. of building area or
fraction thereof.
In stem wall construction a minimum of three tests shall be
provided for the first 300 lineal feet of footing. Buildings
with more than 300 lineal feet of footing will require one
additional test for each additional 300 lineal feet of
footing or fraction thereof.
If fill is less than 18" deep, tests shall be provided for
the full depth taken at finish grade. If fill is greater
than 18" deep, tests shall be provided for each 12" lift.
78'
13~2.2.3 Natural Soli4 Ground or Piles
Foundations shall be built upon natural solid ground. Where
solid natural ground does not occur at the foundation depth,
such foundation shall be extended down to natural solid
ground or piles shall be used. Foundations may be built upon
mechanically compacted earth or fill material subject to
approval by the Building Official upon submittal of evidence
that proposed load will be adequately supported. Such
evidence shall be as outlined in Section 1302.2.1 above.
Monolithic foundations are not permitted in the "V" Zone.
Monolithic foundations may be used in the "A" Zone if the
fill is 24" or less and the following conditions are met:
(Bee EXHIBIT "B" WHICH IS HEREBY INCORPORATED HEREIN)
1. All obJectional material is removed from the area to
receive fill.
2. All fill material is clean.
3. All fill is installed in twelve (12) inch lifts.
4. Each lift is mechanically compacted.
5. A density test is taken at each lift and certified
by a Florida Registered Engineer.
6. Density test reports identify each lift.
7. Building pad (area of compacted fill) is extended
five (5) feet outside of building perimeter.
8. Angle of repose of balance of fill to toe of slope
shall not exceed thirty (30) degrees from the
horizontal.
9. Density test reports are given 'to the Building
Official at rough plumbing inspection.
10. No significant storm water run-off is permitted to
flow from the subject pre~i~es onto abutting
properties. "
Reinforced masonry (stemwall) construction is required in the
"A" Zone if over 24" of fill is. required to the bottom of the
footing and any of the above ten (10) minimum requirements
cannot be met because:
1. The finished floor must be 18" above the crown of
the paved road; or
2. Limited sideyard separation prohibits water control.
Monolithic foundations will be approved outside the Flood
Zone if the above ten (10) conditions are met.
Reinforced masonry (stemwall) construction is required
outside the Flood Zone if any of the above ten (10) minimum
requirements cannot be met because limited sideyard
separation prohibits water control.
(Bee EXHIBIT ~'E"&"F't WHICH ]tRE HEREBY INCORPORATED HEREIN)
1302.S Concrete Footings
Add subsection 1302.5.3 to read as follows:
1302.5.3
The minimum requirements for footings for one and two family
homes less than three (3) stories in height and not designed
by an architect or engineer are as follows:
1. Monolithic footings for a single story residence
shall be as follows:
WOOD FRAME - at least 18 inches deep by 12 inches
wide with two (2) #5 reinforcing bars at bottom.
CBS - at least 16 inches deep by 12 inches wide with
two (2) #5 reinforcing bars at bottom.
2. A monolithic footing for a two-story building shall
be at least 24 inches deep by 16 inches wide with
three (3) #5 reinforcing bars at bottom.
3. Reinforced masonry (stemwall) footing for single
story residence shall be 10 inches deep by 16 inches
wide with two (2) #5 reinforcing bars at bottom.
4. Reinforced masonry (stemwall) for a two story
residence must be at-least 12 inches deep by 24
inches wide with three (3) #5 reinforcing bars.
5. All monolithic footings - slab systems shall be
formed to the bottom of the footing.
(See EXHIBIT "A", "C" & "D" WHICH-A~ HEREBY. INCORPORATED
HEREIN)
CHAPTER 17 WOOD CONSTRUCTION 1707 VERTICAL FRAMIN~
1707.7 Cutting, Notching and Bored Holes
Add subsections 1707.7.4 and' 1707.7.5 to read as
follows:
1707.?.4 Notches used for plumbing, electrical pipes, cables
or wire requires a steel strap no less than. 1/16 inch
(1.59mm) thickness covering the notch.
(See EXHIBIT "G" & "H' WHICH ARE HEREBY INCORPORATED
HEREIN)
1707.7.5 Top plates in nonbearing walls may be interrupted
(eliminated) between, studs for the purpose of plumbing vents
(stacks), dryer vents, mechanical ducts, limited to 28 inches
maximum in any one wall, provided wall is securely anchored
on both sides of cutout.
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L708 ROOF ~ CEILING FI~ZNG
X708.1 Roof ~oists
Add subsection 1708.1.10 to read as follows:
170S.1.10 Notches used for plumbing, electrical pipes, cable
or wire requires a steel strap of no less than 1/16 inch
(1.59 mm) thickness covering the notch.
(See EXHIBIT t'G" & "H" WHICH IS HEREBY INCORPORATED HEREIN)
CHAPTER 21 SAFEGUARDS DURINa CONSTRUCTION
2101.9 Safety Requirements During Construction
Add subsections 2101.9.2.1, 2101.9.5, and 2!01.9.6. to
read as follows:
2101.9.2.1 Adequate sanitary facilities for the convenience
of all workers shall be provided in the following ratio:
Minimum of one (1) water closet and urinal for each fifteen
(15) workers.
2101.9.5 As agent of the owner, permittee acknowledges
responsibility for access control and site safety at all
times prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
The permittee shall determine which ingress and safety
measures, if any, such as temporary fencing, barricades,
gates, signage, covered walkways and the like, are necessary
to assure public safety on or near the site of the work under
his control.
2101.9.6 In the course of carrying out inspection
assignments, code enforcement pe~sqnnel may observe
conditions contrary to federal, state and local safety
standards. Wherever this occurs, each case will be brought
to the attention of the person in charge at the site. Code
enforcement personnel shall not subject themselves to unsafe
conditions in order to perform building inspections. Such
personnel shall advise the permittee of the inability to
conduct an inspection; the subject inspection shall be
considered as rejected and shall be rescheduled. However, if
corrections are made immediately the inspection may then be
continued. Where manifestly unsafe conditions are allowed to
remain uncorrected, code enforcement personnel shall direct
operations in the vicinity to cease until remedied as
provided for in subsection 102.2 of this Ordinance.
2101.X1 Temporary Storage, Dispatching Office, Tool Shed
and Plans Rooms On-site
Add subsections 2101.11 to read as follows:
2101.11 Temporary facilities or combinations thereof,
whether on wheels, skids, founded or unfounded, shall be
anchored or tied down to prevent dislocation by hurricane
force winds (110 mph). Tie-down criteria shall be in
accordance with the Collier County Mobile Home Ordinance No.
89-45 as amended or superseded with accompanying Department
of Motor Vehicle specifications.
Exception~ Mobile equipment (i.e. vehicles, trailers
etc.) which is currently licensed and equipped for
over-the-road use and which is positioned (unattached)
and maintained in a state of readiness for unimpeded
drive or tow-away in case of emergency, shall be exempt
from the tie-down requirements.
Temporary electric service, if utilized, shall be sized and
protected to carry connected loads safely. Physical
protection of temporary wiring shall be used to preclude
damage to insulation and other components. Temporary service
shall be maintained so as not to impair safety features.
inadequate tie-downs or unsafe electrical service shall be
cause for rejection of any inspection of permitted work at
the site.
CHAPTER 28 ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION
2802 STRUCTURAL ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION
Amend section 2802 to read as follows:
The design, fabrication and assembly of structural aluminum
for buildings or structures shall conform to Specifications
for Aluminum Structures, Aluminum Structures Master Plan
Manual, 1991 Edition. The use of aluminum alloys not listed
in the manual shall be permitted, provid3d their standard of
performance is not less than thbse required in. the Manual and
the performance is substantiated to the satisfaction of the
Building Official.
CHAPTER 30 FIRE DISTRICT
3001 GENERAL PROVISIONS
3001.2 Soope
Amend subsection 3001.2.1 to read as follows:
3001.2.1 The Fire District shall include' the following:
1. All industrial and Cl, C2, C3, C4, C5 Zoning as
indicated on the Official Zoning Atlas of Collier
County, Florida.
2.Areas identified as Cl, C2, C3, C4, C5 or Industrial
in a "PUD" (Planned Unit Development).
3.All NON-CONFORMING structures identified as Cl, C2,
C3, C4, C5 or Industrial.
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3002 BUILDING RESTRICTIONS
3002.2 Other Speoif~o Requirements
Amend subsection 3002.2.2 and 302.2.6 to read as
follows:
3002.2.2 Group "H" Occupancy shall be permitted in the fire
district in accordance with Chapter 4.
3002.2.6 Exterior walls of Type IV construction within 0-3
feet from property line or assumed property line shall have
no openings and shall be of two (2) hour fire resistive
construction. Other exterior walls will be in accordance
with Table 600.
APPENDIX C ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS
Amend Appendix "C" to read as follows:
All one and two family dwellings not more than three stories
in height and their accessory structures shall be designed in
accordance with this Ordinance.
(Sam EXHIBITS A THRU K ATTACHED TO THIS ORDINANCE)
APPENDIX J HURRICANE REQUIREMENTS
J102 Masonr~ Construction
J102.1 Exterior Walls and Beams
Amend section J102.1.2, J102.1.3 and J102.1.5 to read as
follows:
U102.1.2 A reinforced tie beam shall be placed around the
perimeter at each floor and roof level on exterior walls of
masonry units. Reinforcing shall be.._not less than 4
reinforcing bars. Reinforcin~' bar placement, shall be two
bare top and two bars bottom of beam, the minimum thickness
of concrete cover to the reinforcing steel shall be i 1/2
inches.
Beam size shall not be less than 8 inches wide by 10 inches
deep. Beam shall be poured with minimum 3000 pound per
square inch concrete mix. Openings below this minimum tie
beam 5 feet or less in load bearing walls are allowed without
additional reinforcement. Openings 11.5 feet are permitted
in non-load bearing walls and nine (9) foot hip 'supporting
end walls. Every opening twelve (12) feet and over shall
have the blocks on each side of the opening filled with
concrete and reinforced with I S5 bar. When the tie beam is
interrupted, the block shall be filled with poured concrete 2
cells back from the termination, both cells shall be
reinforced with i #5 bar. Vertical reinforcing bars shall
run from the footing steel to the tie beam steel.
J102.1.3 Walls in all buildings (except one and two family
residences) of non-reinforced masonry construction, hollow
masonry units, masonry bonded walls and cavity walls shall
not exceed 144 square feet without approved vertical and
horizontal support where the nomina% wall thickness is eight
(8) inches and units are laid in Type M, S, OR N Mortar.
Such walls with a nominal thickness of 12 inches and laid in
Type M, N or S mortar shall not exceed 192 square feet
without approved vertical and horizontal support.
J102.1.$ R-3 occupancy stem wall construction shall comply
with all of the aforementioned requirements.
Add section J102.1.7 to read as follows:
J102.1.? An optional bond beam with precast lintels shall be
permitted in lieu of a formed tie beam. Only an approved
engineered bond beam system will be permitted. Completed
work sheets indicating calculations of uplift requirements on
the beam and load calculations for the precast lintels must
accompany the permit application or appear on the drawings.
Notes Other Collier County Ordinances addressing these'topics
are; the Flood Ordinance and the Coastal Building Zone
Ordinance.
J103 woo~ construction "'
J103.1 Fasteners and Connectors
Amend section J103.1.3 to read as follows:
J103.1.3 Fasteners and connectors shall be hot-dipped
galvanized. From the coastline to U.S. 41, connectors shall
have a minimum galvanized coating of 1.5 oz. per sq. ft. of
steel or painted after installation.
J103.2 Roof Construotion-Rafters
Amend section J103.2 to read as follows:
All such members shall be securely fastened at the ridge and
the exterior walls with approved hurricane anchors or clips.
SECTION THREE:
The "Standard Plumbing Code, 1991 Edition-, including
Appendix B, C, D, G, I, J and K is hereby amended as follows:
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CHAPTER 1 - ADMINISTRATION
Chapter i is deleted in its entirety. Refer to the
Collier County Building Construction Administrative
Code for administration of this Code.
All references to Chapter i shall be interpreted to mean
the Collier County Building Construction Administrative
Code Ordinance 91-56 as amended or superseded.
CHAPTER 4 - GENERAL REGULATIONS
417.2 Drainage and Vent Tests
Amend section 417.2.1 to read as follows:
417.2.1 A water test shall be applied to the drainage system
either in its entirety or in sections. If applied to the
entire system, all openings in the piping shall be tightly
closed, except the highest opening and the system filled with
water to point of overflow. If the system is tested in
sections, each opening shall be tightly plugged except the
highest openings of the section under test, and each section
shall be filled with water, but no section shall be tested
with less than 5 ft. head of water. In testing successive
sections, at least the upper 5 ft. of the next preceding
section shall be tested, so that no joint or pipe in the
building (except the uppermost 5 ft. of the system) shall
have been submitted to a test., of less than a 5 ft. head of
water. The water shall be kept in the system, or in the
portion under test, for at least 15 minutes before inspection
starts; the system shall then be tight at all points.
417.2.5 Building Sewer
Amend Section 417.2.5.1 to-read .a~'fDllows:
417.2.5.1 Gravity sewer tests shall consists of plugging the
end of the building sewer at the point of connection with the
public sewer, filling the building sewer with water and
testing with not less than a 5 ft. head of water, and
maintaining such pressure until backfill is completed.
In lieu of a test, a visual inspection may be accepted when
all Joints for plastic pipe and' fittings are installed with
the application of a proper colored cleaner prior to the
application of solvent cement.
CHAPTER 9 PLUMBING FIXTURES
910 Shower Receptors and Compartments
Add subsection 910.4 to read as follows:
910.4 Hinged shower doors shall swing outward.
Cl{APTER 12 WATER SUPPLY ~ DISTRIBUTION
1209 Water Supply Control
1209.3 Controls for Fixtures Within Dwellings
Add subsection 1209.3.3 to read as follows:
1209.3.3 All living units in apartment or residential type
buildings shall have a readily accessible main water supply
shutoff valve. This valve shall not be located behind any
fixtures or appliances. Easy access shall be maintained on
all supply valves.
SECTION FOUR:
The "'Standard Mechanical Code 1991 Edition"" is hereby amended
as follows:
CHAPTER 1 - ADMINISTRATION
Chapter i is deleted in its entirety. Refer to the
Collier County Building Construction Administrative Code
for administration of this Code.
Ail references to Chapter i shall be interpreted to mean
the Collier County Building Construction Administrative
Code Ordinance 91-56 as amended or superceded.
CHAPTER 3 - AIR CONDITIONING~ HEATING .AND VENTILATION EQUIPMENT
308 EXHAUST SYSTEMS
308.9 Clothes Dryers
Amend subsection 308.9.1 by adding Provision 5 to read
as follows:
5. In all buildings exceeding ~h~e stories in height,
clothes dryer exhaust systems must be d~signed and
sealed by a registered Professional Engineer or
Architect.
CHAPTER 4 - REFRIGERATION
404 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
404.1 CONDENSOR AND COMPRESSOR UNITS
Amend subsection 404.1.1 to read as follows:
404.1.1 Foundations and supports for condensing units or
compressor units shall be of substantial construction
sufficient to support the load. When used, wood exposed
to the weather shall be pressure treated or approved
wood of natural resistance to decay in accordance with
the 1991 ,Edition of the Standard Building Code as
amended by this Ordinance. All condensing units mounted
on a roof or any other locatfon subject to movement by
winds or other forces must be tied down at two corners
with a minimum of 20 gauge hot dipped, galvanized strap
or other method approved by the Mechanical Official.
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CHAPTER $ - DUCTS AND DUCT SYSTEMS
504 DUCT CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION
Add subsection 504.10 to read as follows:
$04.10 Closure System
The closure system must have an approved listing and
shall be used in accordance with the listing and the
recommendations of the board manufacturer.
505 FLEXIBLE AIR DUCT CONNECTORS
Amend subsection 505 by adding provision 5 to read as
follows:
5. Ail flexible ducts shall meet UL181 Class i duct
specifications and shall be so labeled. All
horizontal runs of flexible ducts shall be supported
a minimum of every three (3) feet. All vertical
runs of flexible ducts shall be supported a minimum
of every six (6) feet. All connections of flexible
ducts, plenums, trunks, systems or mixing boxes
shall use a mechanical connector and shall be air
tight. When Class i flexible ducts are installed in
accordance with the above specifications there shall
be no length limitation.
$09 PLENUM CHAMBERS
Add Section 509.3 to read as follows:
509.3 All supply and return plenum chambers shall have a
minimum clearance of 4" on all sides for accessibility.
CHAPTER 6 PIPING
603 CONDENSATE DIe, IN PIPING
Add subsection 603.6 to read as fq~l~ws:
603.6 INSULATION "
All condensate lines, except emergency pan drain'~ and blow
through units, shall have a trap in line. The line must be
insulated to prevent condensation, schedule eighty (80) PVC
pipe may be used without insulation.
SECTION FIVE:
The "Standard Gas Code, 1991 Edition" including Appendix B is
hereby amended as follows:
CHAPTER ~ ADMINISTRATION
Chapter I is deleted in its entirety, refer to the Collier
County Building Construction Administrative Code for
administration of this code.'
All references to Chapter I shall be interpreted to mean the
Collier County Building Construction Administrative Code
Ordinance 91-56 as amended or superceded.
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CIlAPTEI~ 3 gAS PIPINg INSTALLATIONS
309 INSTALLATION OF PIPES
Add subsection 309.15 to read as follows:
309.15 Protection Against Physical Damage to Piping
Where soil conditions are unstable and settling of
piping or foundation walls or heavy vehicular traffic may
occur, adequate measures shall be provided to prevent
excessive stressing of the piping. Piping shall be buried a
sufficient depth or covered in a manner so as to protect the
piping from physical damage.
Consideration should be given to protecting the piping
from physical damage when it passes through flower beds,
shrub beds and other such cultivated areas.
&. Cover Requirements~ Underground piping systems
shall be installed with at least 18 inches of cover.
The cover may be reduced to 12 inches if external
damage to the pipe is not likely to result. If a
minimum of 12 inches of cover cannot be maintained,
the pipe shall be installed in conduit or bridged
(shielded).
b. Trsnches~ The trench shall be graded so that the
pipe has a firm, substantially continuous bearing on
the bottom of the trench.
o. Backfilling~ Where flooding of the trench ks done
to consolidate the backfill, care shall be exercised
to see that the pipe is not floated from its firm
bearing on the trench bottom ......
SECTION SIX~ REPEAL OF PREVIOUS ORDINANCES
Collier County Ordinances No.'s 91-58, 91-59, 91-60, and
91-61 are hereby superseded and repealed in their entirety as
of the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION SEVEN~ CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY
In the event this Ordinance conflicts with any other
Ordinance of Collier County or other applicable laW, the more
restrictive shall apply. If any phrase or portion of this
Ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent Jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct, and independent provision and such
holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portion.
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SECTION EZaHTZ EFFECTZVE DATE
This Ordinance shall become effective upon receipt of notice
from the Secreta~ of State that this ordinance has been
filed with the Secreta~ of State.
PASSED ~D D~Y ADORED by the Board of Coqngy ~o~issioners
of Collier County, Florida this ./~ day of ~~.., 1992.
A~EST.:~;~/, ,' BO~ OF CO~TY COmmISSIONERS
J~ES' G. Gi~$' CL~ CO~IER Cg~TY, F~RIDA
and legal ~ufficien~:
Richard D. Yovanov~ch
Assistant County Atto~ey end cckn~~at '
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COLLIER
COUNTY
CONSTRUCTION
CODE.
EXHIBITS
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Outstae the :~1oo~ Zone
I~IONOLI'THIC FNDS. OUT$IDg THF. FLOOD ZONE
F.F.EL. CROWN OF RD. ,
TEST JJ ~ E' LFT '' I_~ I
· ~ NATU~L fiOL~ GROL~iO CLEAr, ED-'
SUPPLEMEMT: CHAPTER 13
Natural Solid Ground or Piles
In th~ "A' Zone
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Natural Solid Ground Cleared
One and ~o Family Dwellings
~onolithic Foo~ing
MASONRY WALL FR&ME WALL
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2) ~ ~'OOD ~MING )_~D S~ING LE~S ~-~ 8 iNCHES
~OM ~OSED ~TH SFm~ BE P~SS~ ~TED ~'OOg.
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One an~ ~o ~amily D~'ell~n~s
Monolithic ~coting
'.i: TWO STORY RESIDENCE
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BY A DESIGN PROFESSIONAL.
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF COLLIER
I, JAMES C. OILES, Clerk of Courts in and for the
Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Collier County, Florida, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Is a true copy of:
Ordinance No. 92-?0
", which was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on
.~' the 13th day of October, 1992, during Regular.~.esston.
[~.,~i WITNESS my hand and the official seal of the Board
Cottnty Commissioners of Collier County., Florida, this 15th
.. day of October, 1992.
.- =~Es c. OI~ES · ,~'>;:.~ ~,,, .'
Clerk of Courts and ClerlO~v".-" .... . .., .
EX-offiCiO tO Board of .:,
County Commissioners ~... ..
~ Deputy Clerk-.. ~' y~ :~