Transcript WORKSHOP DCA MODULAR BUILDING PROGRAM

WORKSHOP
DCA MODULAR BUILDING
PROGRAM
Florida Code & Standards
Compliance
PRESENTERS
Florida’s Department Of Community Affairs
Ila JonesModular Building Program Manager
Robert Lorenzo
Assistant Modular Building Program Manager
Mo Madani
Planning Manager Codes & Standards
Jon Caudill
Modular Plans Examiner/Inspector
In Association With
Clemons-Rutherford & Associates, Inc.
(CRA)
Represented by:
Billy Tyson
CRA Codes & Standards Specialist
DCA Contractor; Modular Building Program Monitor
DCA SREF Compliance Plan Reviewer
Webinar Purpose
• Examine and promote discussion about concerns
found during in manufacturing plant monitoring and
third party plan review audits.
• Present language, from Florida Administrative Code,
that defines the third party agency’s, inspector’s,
and plan reviewer’s responsibility, when performing
their duties as code enforcement authorities, on
Florida constructed manufactured buildings.
Participant Protocol
The workshop Facilitator will introduce the speaker when their
topic material comes forward during the workshop.
All questions generated by speaker presentation should be noted
down for discussion at the end of the speakers segment or as
the speaker allows for questions during their presentation.
The facilitator will determine who has the floor and will try to
make known to phone participants who is speaking and which
presenter is responding.
Phone participants should state their name at the beginning of
each comment topic or question.
CRA Prepared Segment
DCA WORKSHOP PRESENTATION
By; Billy Tyson, CBO
Issues for DCA Workshop Training
• Approved plans used for construction
• Material/products identifying marks
• Materials/products installed according to PA docs/manufacturer instructions.
• Approval of straps
• Proper label on PT wood for use intended
• Electrical bonding of metal frame
• Recertification process
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Recertified buildings
Revised plans
Code cycle change
IGCC
Rules and Responsibilities of a Modular Inspector/Plan Reviewer
DCA TPA Submitted Plans Audit List 2010-2011
PT #
Status Deficiencies
26296
open
yes
26311
open
yes
26332
open
yes
25736-R1 open
yes
26400
open
yes
26441
open
26563
accepted no 1
26630
open
yes
26637
open
yes
26642
open
yes
26645
accepted no 2
26650
open
yes
26653
open
yes
26658
accepted no 3
26660
open
yes
26664
accepted no 4
26670
open
yes
26671
accepted no 5
26673
open yes
26307-R1 open
yes
26678
open
yes
26739
open
yes
26747
open
yes
26754
open
yes
26762
accepted no 6
26768
open
yes
26769
open
yes
26771
open
yes
26779
open
yes
26818
open
yes
26840
open
yes
26855
open
yes
26900
open
yes
26951
open
yes
NOTES
Most common errors noted:
1. Non-compliant approval process for tie down strap.
2. Components and cladding not properly identified.
3. Rated walls wrong or not referenced standard.
4. HVHZ design not verifiable
5. Information noted from one page to the next not consistent.
6. Re-certification plans not clear with scope of work and work areas.
7. Confusion about re-certification of a building verses revising a plan.
8. Allowing statements from the manufacturer direct the review process.
9. Occupancy and building type conflict
10. Design that the inspector has to interpolate what/how to do it.
Quantity of fasteners not noted or the size
Doors approved for masonry on a stud frame design
Flange windows referenced and fin detail
Notes on the plan that a designer puts unknown responsibility on the inspector
Paragraphs of verbiage and no detail.
CRA Prepared Segment
DCA WORKSHOP PRESENTATION
By; Billy Tyson, CBO
Third Party Agency Inspector/ Plan Reviewer Licensure/Responsibilities
Inspector/Plan Reviewer
Florida Administrative Code Rule 61G19
61G19-6.016 Voluntary Certification Categories.
The following voluntary certification categories are created.
(1) Residential Pool Inspector. Residential Pool Inspector means a person who is qualified to inspect a pool on the property of one
and two family dwellings. In order to obtain this voluntary certification the Board will require the State certified pool
contractor license and in addition, the applicant must hold certification as a building or electrical inspector.
(2) Commercial Pool Inspector. Commercial Pool Inspector means a person who is qualified to inspect a pool located on any
property other than one and two family dwellings. In order to obtain this voluntary certification the Board will require the
state certified pool contractor license and in addition, the applicant must hold certification as a building, plumbing,
mechanical, or electrical inspector.
(3) Roofing Inspector. Roofing Inspector means a person who is qualified to inspect residential and commercial roofs. In order to
obtain this voluntary certification the Board will require either: four (4) years of roofing experience with passage of the
standardized roofing inspectors’ examination as approved by the board; state certification as a roofing contractor or a state
certified general contractor who was certified prior to 1974
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(4) Modular Inspector. This license is required for inspection of all modular
buildings constructed to the Florida Building Code and administered under
Chapter 553, Part I, F.S., unless otherwise provided for in Florida Statutes.
(4) Modular Inspector, 61G19-6.016(4)(a)
(a) Modular Inspector means
• a person who is authorized to inspect any manufactured (modular)
building and systems incorporated therein designed and built to comply
with the Florida Building Code pursuant to Part I, Chapter 553, F.S.
• In order to obtain this voluntary certification, the Board will require the
applicant to pass the standardized modular inspectors’ examination and
the applicant must have
• three (3) years experience as an inspector with local government and/or
state government or
• three years experience as an inspector with an independent
inspection/plans review agency under contract with a state agency or
• three (3) years experience as a registered or certified state general,
building, or residential contractor or job superintendent,
• project manager or quality control manager, the latter as provided for in
Chapter 9B-1, F.A.C., in a supervisory
• capacity that included operational control and direction of building,
mechanical, electrical and plumbing personnel or
• subcontractors on residential or commercial projects.
FAC 61G19-6.016 (4)(b)
(b) Responsibilities:
• Verify the state approved plans are in the factory.
• Assure the buildings being manufactured comply with the approved
plans and the applicable Florida Building Code.
• Compare the approved plans to the modular building and identify
any deviations.
• Determine the reason for the deviations and investigate repetitive
deviations in other buildings.
• Discuss the deviations with the in-plant quality control supervisor
and establish a procedure to resolve the deviations.
• Verify the appliances and equipment installed in the building are
consistent with those identified in the quality control manual.
• Verify the data plates have all the information as required in
Chapter 9B-1, F.A.C.
• Assure the state insignia is affixed to the correct building.
FAC 61G19-6.016 (4)(b) Continued
• The modular inspector shall monitor quality control procedures to
verify the in-plant quality control personnel are conducting quality
control reviews at the proper times.
• The modular inspector shall notify the Department of Community
Affairs contracted inspection agency of any problems with the inplant quality control procedures.
• The inspector shall follow-up on quality control procedures to verify
that the in-plant quality control inspector is making the inspection
of the buildings at the proper time.
• Persons qualified as one and two family dwelling inspectors may
also inspect one and two family modular residences regulated
• under Chapter 9B-1, F.A.C.
• Persons qualified as Standard Building Inspectors in all four
disciplines of building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing may
• also inspect all modular buildings regulated under Chapter 9B-1,
F.A.C.
FAC 61G19-6.016(5)(a)
(5) Modular Plans Examiner. This license is required for plans reviews of all
modular buildings constructed to the Florida Building Code and
administered under Chapter 553, Part I, F.S., unless otherwise provided for
in Florida Statutes.
(a) Modular Plans Examiner means
• a person who is authorized to review plans for any manufactured
(modular) building and systems incorporated therein designed and built to
comply with the Florida Building Code pursuant to Part 1, Chapter 553, F.S.
• In order to obtain this voluntary certification, the Board will require the
applicant to pass the standardized modular plans inspectors’ examination
and the applicant must have three (3) years experience as a plans
examiner with local and/or state government.
• As an alternative, the applicant must have three (3) years experience as a
plans examiner with an independent inspection/plans review agency
under contract with a state department or
• three (3) years experience as a registered or certified state general,
building, or residential contractor or job superintendent,
• project manager or quality control manager, the latter as provided for in
Chapter 9B-1, F.A.C., in a supervisory capacity that included operational
control and direction of building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing
personnel or subcontractors on residential or commercial projects.
FAC 61G19-6.016(5)(b)
(b) Responsibilities:
• Examine building construction plans for compliance with the
applicable Florida Building Code.
• Assure compliance with Florida’s Manufactured Buildings Act,
Chapter 553, Part I, F.S., along with Chapter 9B-1, F.A.C.
• Resolve code problems with the local personnel on behalf of the
agency’s clients.
• Research the code changes upon adoption of the current edition of
the codes. Review the proposed amendments to Chapter 9B-1,
F.A.C., and provide input accordingly.
• Persons qualified as a one and two family dwelling plans examiner
may also review and approve plans for one and two family modular
residences regulated under Chapter 9B-1, F.A.C. Persons qualified as
Standard Building Plans Examiners in all four disciplines of building,
electrical, mechanical and plumbing may also review all modular
buildings regulated under Chapter 9B-1, F.A.C.
FAC 61G19-6.016(6)
(6) One and Two Family Dwelling Plans Examiner.
One and Two Family Dwelling Plans Examiner means a
person who is qualified to determine that the plans
submitted for the purpose of obtaining building and
other permits, for one and two family dwellings and
accessory structures, comply with the building,
plumbing, mechanical, electrical, gas, fire prevention,
energy, accessibility, and other applicable building codes.
In order to obtain this voluntary certification, the
applicant must hold standard certification as one and
two family dwelling inspector; must have passed the
State principles and practices examination; hold a
standard certificate as a plans examiner (any category);
and hold a Southern Building Code Congress
International, Inc. (SBCCI) or International Code Council
(ICC) certification as a Coastal Construction Inspector.
Third Party Agency Certification/ Responsibilities
FAC 9B-1.006 (1) Certification of Agencies.
(1) Individuals or entities [9B-1.006 (1)]
• who desire to perform plan review,
• inspection,
• or both plan review and inspection
• of manufactured buildings
• shall be certified by the department (DCA).
• Those inspectors and plans reviewers employed by entities
to perform the delegated functions do not require individual
certification as an agency to the extent that the delegated
functions are performed within the scope of the individuals’
regular course of employment.
• Individuals or entities performing delegated functions as an
independent contractor for an Agency shall be individually
certified.
FAC 9B-1.006(2)(c)
(2)(c) An organizational chart
• showing relationship between administration,
operation, and quality control responsibilities
• including plan reviewers and inspectors by
name and title.
• Identify if they are employees or under
contract.
FAC 9B-1.006(2)(e)
(2)(e) Training program –
(e) Programs for
• required continuing education,
• seminars,
• discussions on code compliance,
• plan reviews,
• inspections,
• department requirements,
• etc.
FAC 9B-1.006(2)(f)
(f) Inspection procedures –
• Including inspection checklists for code
compliance,
• inspection records,
• correction notice,
• re-inspection,
• inspection visits and scope of inspections.
FAC 9B-1.006 (2)(g) & (h)
(g) Procedure for
• control of insignia;
(h) Procedure for
• maintenance of approved plans and other
public records in accordance with
Chapter 119, F.S.
FAC 9B-1.006(4)
(4) Duties and Responsibilities –
Upon certification, the Agency shall be entitled to
conduct such plans review and inspection
services for which it is qualified pursuant to these
rules and shall comply with Chapter 120, F.S., and
the following general duties and responsibilities.
(a) The Agency shall
• act faithfully on behalf of the Department
implementing the laws and rules of the
Manufactured Buildings Program.
FAC 9B-1.006 (4)(b)
(b) The primary duty and responsibility of the
Agency is to assure that the buildings and
components manufactured are
compliant with the Florida Building Code.
FAC 9B-1.006 (4) (c)
(c) Upon Agency’s
• approval of plans,
• satisfactory inspection of a building,
• or both approval of plans and a building
• constructed in accordance with those plans,
• the approved plans, the inspection report, or
the plans and inspection report shall be
transmitted to the Department through the
Florida Building Code Information System
(BCIS).
Closing Comments