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March 22, 1973
Mr. Ben .D. Driver, Fiscal Officer
Board of County Commissioners
Collier County Courthouse
Naples, Florida 33940
Dear Mr. Driver:
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 125.66, Florida
Statutes, this will acknowledge your. letter of May 20 and two.
certified copies each of Collier County Ordinances Nos. 73-2,
73-3, and 73-4, which were received and filed in this office
on March 22, 1973.
The extra copies showing 'tile filing date are being
returned for your records.
Kindest regards.
Cordially,
NK/oh
Enclosures
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ORDINANCE NO. ~ ~~'~
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ~%IE "COLLIER
COUNTY BUILDING CODE" BY ADOPTING THE
SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE, 1969
EDITION, INCLUDING APPENDIXES A, B,
D, E, F, O AND H, AND THE 1972 REVISIONS
TO THE SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE
AND APPENDIXES B AND H, WITH AMENDMENTS
THERETO; PROVIDING PENALTIES; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT SECTION 7-3 OF THE CODE OF COLLIER COUNTY
BE AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION ONE:
Section 7-3 ~.doption of the Southern Standard Building Code.
The Southern Standard Building Code including Appendixes
A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H and the 1972 Revision thereto
including Appendixes B and H, a copy of which is attached
hereto and made a part hereof, as amended herein be and .
is hereby adopted as The "Collier County Building Code"
to protect the health, welfare, safety, common interest
and convenience of the citizens and residents of 'an~-- ~:--'
visitors to Collier County, Florida. ' ~ or~
The Southern Standard Building Code, as adopted hex~n
amended to read as follows'. · ~.~".~
Section 103.4 (b) Unsafe Buildinss Defined:. Any building or
structure with any of the following defects shall be
deemed a "dangerous buildings":
(1)
An interior wall or other vertical structural
member with a list, lean or buckle to such an
extent that a plumb line passing through the
center of gravity falls outside of the middle
half of its base.
A thirty-three per cent (33%) or more of damage
or deterioration of the supporting member, or
members, or fifty per cent (50%) of damage or
deterioration of the non-supporting enclosing, or
outside walls or covering, exclusive of the
foundation.
(3) Loads improperly distributed upon the floors or
roofs, or which are overloaded, or have in-
sufficient strength to be reasonably safe for
the purpose used.
(4) By fire, wind'or other causes so as to be
dangcrous to life, safety, morals or the general
health and welfare of the occupants, area
residents, or the public.
(5) Dilapidated, decayed, unsafe, or unsanitary
conditions, or conditions which are unfit for
human habitation, or are likely to cause sickness
or disease, so as to work injury to the health,
morals; safety or general welfare of the public,
or of those living therein.
(6) Inadequate light, air and sanitation facilities
to protect the health, morals, safety or general
welfare of human beings who live or may live
therein.
(7) Inadequate facilities for egress in case of fire
or panic, or those having insufficient stairways,
elevators or fire escapes.
(8) Parts which are attached that may fall and injure
members of the public, or damage property.
(9) Conditions that are unsafe, unsanitary, or
dangerous to the health, morals, safety or
general welfare of the public.
(10) A building in violation of any provision of the
Building Code, the Fire Prevention Code, or other
Ordinance or Law.
Section 105.3. Ail drawings, specifications, and accompanying
data shall bear the name and address of the designer. Except
one and two family dwellings, such designer shall be an
architect or engineer legally registered under the laws of
this state regulating the practice of architecture or en-
gineering and shall affix his official seal to said drawings,
specifications and accompanying data.
Section 105.8 Minimum Floor Elevation: No building
permit shall be issued hereafter for residential
construction, unless the plans show that the finished
floor is a minimum of 18 inches above the crown of
the finished street; or 24 inches above the crown of
the street, if the building site is less than 6.5
feet above mean lot tide datum, and a minimum of 4
inches above the finished lot grade sloped to effect-
ively drain the water from the building. Porches,
carports and garages may be at finished lot grade.
Section 106.3 Conditions of the Permit. The Building
Official shall act upon an application for a permit
with plans as filed, or as amended, without unreasonable
or unnecessary delay. A permit issued shall be con-
strued to be a license to proceed with the work and
shall not be construed as authority to violate, cancel,
alter, or set aside any of the provisions of this code,
nor shall such issuance of a permit prevent the Building
Official from thereafter requiring a correction of errors
in plans, or in construction, or of violations of this
code. Building permits issued by the Building Official
of Collier County, Florida, shall become invalid as indi-
cated by the following schedule:
(a) Single family and duplex construction ....
one year after start of construction.
(b) Apartment and commercial construction,
with a valuation of $1,000,000.00 .... 15 months
after start of construction.
(c) Apartment and commercial construction,
with a valuation of $2,§00,000.00 ..... 24
months after start of construction.
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(d) Apartment and commercial construction,
with a valuation to $5,000,000.00 ..... 36
months after start of construction.
(e) Apartment and commercial construction,
with a valuation exceeding $5,000,000.00 ..
.. time deemed reasonable by the Building
Official based upon unnecessary hardship
of the owner or contractor which would be
caused by a 36 month limitation.
Section 107.4 Schedule of Fees~ Permit:
(a) Each application for a building permit
shall be upon a form furnished by the
Building Official, accompanied by the
fee detailed below and signed by the
property owner or his authorized agent.
(b) The amount of fee for a building
permit, and the accompanying building
inspections, shall be based upon the
cost of construction, or'$12.00 per
square foot for living area; $6.00
per square foot for garages, Carports,
porches, utility rooms, wash rooms,
and work shops; and $1.50 per square
foot for screened areas as follows:
1) Less than $51.00 - No Fee.
2) $51.00 through $500.00 - A Fee of $5.00.
3) $501.00 through $2,000.00 - A Fee of $10.00.
4) $2,001 through $50,000 - A Fee of $10.00
plus $4.00 per thousand dollars of building valua-
tion in excess of $2,000.00.
5) $50,001 through $1,000,000 - A Fee of $202.00
plus $2.00 per thousand dollars of building valua-
tion in excess of $50,000.
6) Over $1,000,000 - Fee of $2,102.00 plus $2.00
per thousand dollars of building valuation in excess
of $1,000,000.
7) To move a building, sign or structure - A Fee
of $25.00.
8) To move a single trailer, or mobile home, to an
approved area - A Fee of $10.00, $20,00 if a double
wide.
9) Demolition of a building - A Fee of $5.00.
10) Any additional inspections of any type required
due to the Job not being ready for inspection shall
result in an additional fee of $5.00 for the first re-
call, $10.00 for the Second recall and $15.00 for the
third and each successive recall.
(c) The Building Official'is authorized to issue a building
permit after determining that all provisions of this Code have
been complied with.
(d) Should any construction, alteration, substantial repair
or other project as defined in sub-section 1. above not comply
with the building codes or the zoning codes of Collier County,
Florida, any building permit issued is automatically canceled ~
and in addition, the responsible owner(s), contractor(s), and
agent(s) shall be in violation of this Code and subject to the
penalties provided herein.
Section 201.2 Additional Definition To Read As Follows:
Residence: A residence shall not house more than two
living units. Any structure constructed to ~ouse (3)
three or more living units shall be considered as a
commercial structure.
Section 301.4 (c) For the purpose of this code, there is
hereby established a Fire District. The following zones
as indicated on the zoning maps of Collier County, Florida,
are within the established Fire District: Zones "CP",
C-I", "C-2" and "C-3", Minimum type I Fireproof Construction
as provided in Section 602,and Minimum type II Fire Re-
sistance Construction, as provided in Section 603 of the
Southern Standard Building Code, are hereby required for
buildings erected in the established Fire District.
Ad~ the Following:
Section 1302.3 (d) The following minimum footings are hereby
established for all buildings eze~ted in Collier County,
Florida:
(1) Light Frame construction - 1 story - 10 inches
by 16 inches continuous footing with two #5 bars
or on piers with 16 inches by 16 inches Base with
S inches by 8 inches riser not over 8 feet on
center.
(2) CB~ construction - 1 story - to include frame with
stucco, plaster or veneer: 10-inches by 16 inches
with two #5 bars.
Frame or CBS and Frame - 2 story: 12 inches by
20 inches with three #5 bars.
(4) Two story CBS: 12 inches by 24 inches with three
#5 bars.
(5) All residential buildings of more than two units,
Commercial and Industrial Buildings ~eq~ire design
by an architect or engineer registered with the
State of Florida. Any structure constructed to
~ '.~ house three (3) or more living units shall be
considered as a commercial structure.
(6) Integral Slab and footing constructions shall
have tho following minimum dimensionu and re-
inforcements: 12 inches wide at bottom, 12
inches depth with two # 5 bars - such sub-
grade footings shall project at least 16 inches
below established grade. See also plate No. 1.
(7) Ail reinforcements to be supported by wire.
(8) Ail footings in areas where muck, marl or other
unstable conditions are likely to exist shall
have specially designed footing by a registered
architect or engineer.
Section 1401 (f.) to read as follows: Tie Or Perimeter Beams.
Reinforced concrete tie beams around the perimeter are
required in all masonry construction. In single-story
construction, the tie beams shall be at roof level. In
multi-story construction, the tie beams shall be atrroof
level and at each floor level above the ground floor. Width
of t~e beams shall equal the thickness of the wall below it.
Tie beams shall be of the minimum section and contain the
minimum reinforcement for each type construction as follows:.
1) Width of tie beams shall equal the thickness of
the wall on which poured.
2) Depth for non-commercial construction shall be a
minimum of 10 inches, if commercial construction
a minimum of 12 inches.
3) Tie beams of 10 inches depth shall contain a minimum
of four #5 reinforcing bars. Tie beams of 12 inches
depth a minimum of four #5 reinforcing bars. Ten
inch tie beams spanning wall openings in excess of
6 feet or 12-inch beams spanning opening in excess ~.
of 9 feet, or any span length supporting other than
normal loads shall require an increased cross section
and/or be additionally reinforced. This increased
cross section and/or reinforcement shall be pro-
portioned in conformance with the current American
Concrete Institute Building Code to carry design
loads as prescribed by the Southern Standard Building
Code. Increased tie beam cross sections to include
size and placing of reinforcement shall be shown
on plans submitted for the building permit.
Section 1408.2 (b) (1) Welding 1/2 inch galvanized anchor bolts
with OG washers to longitudinal reinforcing.
Section 1404.2 Thickness of Bearing Walls Shall Be as Follows:
Type Construction Min. Thickness (inches)
(a) Non-COmmercial;
1) Not over two stories ................. 8
2) Over two story
StOry 8
(1) Top .......................
(2) Other Stories
(a) If total building height does
not exceed 35 feet ........ 12
(b) If total building height
exceeds 35 feet the thick-
ness for commercial constru-
ction over 35 feet in height
shall apply.
(b) Commercial or Business;
1) Top story all buildings ............. 8
2) Other stories for buildings not ex~
ceeding 35 feet in height .......... 12
3)Other stories for buildings exceed-
ing 35 feet in height
(a) For the uppermost 35.feet ex~ept
the top story ................ 12
(b) Walls shall be increased 4 inches
in thickness for each successive
35 feet or fraction thereof
measured downward from the top
of the building wall.
Exception: Walls of one-story single-family dwellings
and private garages must meet the minimum requirements
of Section 1402 for masonry units and mortar.
Section 1405.1 Lateral Supportf All..~ommercial Construction~
Or Non-Commercial Constructions, Exceeding Two Stories: shall
conform to the following minimum requirements:
(a) Reinforced concrete pilasters are required in all
masonry construction and shall be spaced not more
than 12 feet on centers. Minimum pilaster dimensions
parallel to wall shall be 16 inches. Minimum pilaster
dimension perpendicular to the wall shall equal the
thickness of the wall. A minimum of four # 5 re-
inforcing bars shall be used as vertical reinforcement
and shall extend from footing toltop story tie beam.
Closed ties of #2 rods on all vertical reinforcement are
required and shall be placed a maximum of 12 inches
on centers.
All concrete used in tie beams and pilasters shall
have a minimum compressive strength at 28 days of
3000 p.s.t.
(b) Panels in masonry bearing walls shall not exceed 144
square feet of unsupported wall surface.
Change the Following:
Section 1408.~- to read as follows:
(a) Anchorage may be provided by 1/2 inch galvanized
anchor bolts with OG washers extending a minimum of
15 inches into the masonry and spaced not more than
4 feet on centers. A steel plate having a minimum
surface area of 6 square inches shall be securely
attached to the head of the bolt and completely
embedded in the masonry. -
(b) (1) Welding 1/2 inch galvanized anchor bolts with
OG washers to longitudinal reinforcing.
Section 1408.3 (a) Chan~e to read as follows:
(a) Wood floor Joists or beams bearing on masonry walls
shall be securely anchored to the walls at intervals
not exceeding 4 feet by metal anchors having a mini-
mum cross section of 0.20 square inches and at least
16 inches lonE, securely fastened to the Joists and
beams at one end of the anchor by means of a single
bolt or other approved method, and the other end of
the anchor securely built not less than 3 1/2 inches
into the masonry. Where Joists run parallel to walls,
such anchors shall engage not less than 3 Joists,
and the Joists shall be solidly bridged at the anchor.
(c) Where roof structures bear directly on continuous
concrete tie beams, galvanized metal strap anchors of
an approved design shall be used by embedding a minimum
~f 8 inches into the concrete, or hooking tightly around
the bottom longitudinal reinforcing and extending a mini-
mum of 8 inches above the concrete and securely nailed
to the roof structure.
MAXIMUM LENGTHS FOR CLEAR SPANS OF TIE BEAMS
Typical
Sizes
Number and Size of Reinforcing Bars or
Equivalent
Cross Sectional Area of Total Steel
4-#5 4-#6 6-#5 6-#6
Or Or Or Or
1.24 sq. in. 1.76 sq. in. 1.86 sq. in. 2.64 sq. in.
8"X10"xS'3" 10'0" 13'3"
8"x12"xg'0" 11'0" 11'3" 13'3"
3"xlS"xlO'6" 12'3" 12'9" 15'3"
Notes:. Steel reinforcing bars in table above are total number
for the beam and equally divided, i.e., 2 top and 2 bottom or
3 top and 3 bottom. Cross section area of round reinforced
steel bars are: #5 - 0.31 sq. in., #6 - 0.44 sq. in., and
#7 - 0.60 sq. in. Allowable clear span lengths for tie beams
of section of reinforcement not listed above shall be designed
by an architect or engineer, registered in the State of Florida,
and so indicated on the plans, or shall require approval of
the Building Official.
In addition to adequate longitudinal steel to resist bend-
ing stress, a tie beam seat of 8 inches minimum is required, and'
web reinforcement (stirrups) may be required when span lengths
exceed: 10'6" for 8" x 10" beams, 12'6" for 8" x 12, beams, and
16'6" for 8" x 15" beams.
Section 1501.1 To Read as follows: Cutting of holes in steel
studs shall be limited to a hole not larger than 1/6 of the
depth and located in the neutral axis of the member.
Section 1700.0 (b} Ail members shall be framed, anchored, tied
and braced so as to develop the strength and rigidity necessary for
the purposes for which they are used. All structural wood members
or furring strips that are cut to permit passage of copper water
pipes, thin-wall tubing, or non-metallic electric cmbles shall be
protected against puncture by driven nails by covering the notch
with a steel plate of at least 12 gage thickness, or approved
equal, which will be securely installed before the building finish
is applied.
Section 1706.1 (b) Studs supporting floors, ceilings or roofs
shall be spaced not more than 16 inches on center.
Section 1706.5 (b) Studs supporting floors, ceilings and roofs
shall be spaced not more than 16 inches on center.
Section 1706.6 (a) Framing for non-bearing partitions shall be
of adequate size and spacing to support the finish applied thereto
in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. In non-'
bearing walls and partitions, studs may be spaced not more than
16 o.c. and may be set with the long dimension parallel to the w~ll.
Section 1803 (c~ The interior masonry surface on which plaster
is to be applied shall be clean, free of effloresence, damp and
sufficiently rough to insure proper bond. Mixtures specified for
the second coat in this Section may b~ applied directly to masonry
according to the manufacturer's specifications.
Section 1804 (c) The exterior masonry surface on which plaster is
to be applied shall be clean, free of efflorescence, damp and
sufficiently rough to insure proper bond. Mixtures specified for
the second coat in this Section may be applied directly to masonry
or according to the,,manufacturer's specifications.
(d) ~here stucco is omitted on exterior exposed concrete block
walls on buildings for human habitation, two (2) applications of
approved water resistant finish shall be substituted.
Add the Following:
Section 2704 (c) Ail manufactured component systems, and their use,
shall comply with this Code. Test data as certified by the AAMA
shall accompany such component systems.
SECTION TWO:
A violation of any provision of this Ordinance is a misdemeanor
and shall be prosecuted in the name of the State in the County
Court by tho Prosecuting Attorney, and upgn conviction shall be
punished by a fine not to exceed $500.00 or by imprisonment in
the County Jail not to exceed 60 days, or by both such fine and
imprisonment. Each violation and each day a violation continues
shall constitute a separate offense. The ~oard of Co~uty
Commissioners shall have the power to collaterally enforce the
provisions of this Ordinance by appropriate Judicial Writ or
proceeding notwithstanding any prosecution as a misdemeanor.
SECTION ~REE:
Should any provision of the Southern Standard Building Code, as
adopted, conflict with an amendment made hereby, or should either
conflict with other Ordinances, Codes or Law, the more restrictive
shall apply.
If any portion of this Ordinance or Code is declared unconstitutional
or held invalid in application, the validity of the remaining
portions and applicability to other persons and circumstances
shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION FOUR:
Public HearinS and Notice:
The Board hereby calls a Public Hearing to be held March,13, 1973.
The Clerk shall cause a Notice of this hearing and the title of this
Ordinance to be posted at the Court House door for not less than Thirty
(30) days prior to March 13, 1973 and to be published once each week for
four (4) consecutive weeks prior to March 13, 1973 containing the title,
time, date and place of the public hearing.
SECTION FIVE:
Effective Date:
This Ordinance shall become effective upon receipt of Official Acknowledg-
ment that the Secretary of State has filed this Ordinance.
ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, THIS ]~-~day of MARCH, 1973.
C~Jford F. Wenz~
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