§ 8.00.00. Incorporation of standards and codes.

The following standard codes are hereby adopted and incorporated in this Code by reference:

A.

Florida Building Code. The 2004 Florida Building Code with 2006 supplement, effective until September 30, 2008. Beginning October 1, 2008, the 2007 Florida Building Code with subsequent new supplements as adopted by the State of Florida.

Note: The Florida Building Code is adopted and updated with new editions triennially by the Florida Building Commission. It is amended annually to incorporate interpretations, clarifications and to update standards. Minimum requirements for permitting, plans review and inspections are established by the Code, and local jurisdictions may adopt additional administrative requirements that are more stringent. Local technical amendments are subject to strict criteria established by F.S. § 553.73. They are subject to commission review and adoption into the code or repeal when the code is updated triennially and are subject to appeal to the Commission according to the procedures established by F.S. § 553.73.

B.

Florida Residential Building Code. The 2004 Florida Residential Building Code with 2006 supplement, effective until September 30, 2008. Beginning October 1, 2008, the 2007 Florida Residential Building Code with subsequent new supplements as adopted by the State of Florida, together with appendices "A", "B", "G", and "O".

C.

Florida Plumbing Code. The 2004 Florida Plumbing Code with 2006 supplement, effective until September 30, 2008. Beginning October 1, 2008, the 2007 Florida Plumbing Code with subsequent new supplements as adopted by the State of Florida, together with Appendices "B", "C", "D", "E", and "F".

D.

Florida Mechanical Code. The 2004 Florida Mechanical Code with 2006 supplement, effective until September 30, 2008. Beginning October 1, 2008, the 2007 Florida Mechanical Code with subsequent new supplements as adopted by the State of Florida, together with Appendice: "A".

E.

Florida Fuel and Gas Code. The 2004 Florida Fuel and Gas Code 2006 supplement, effective until September 30, 2008. Beginning October 1, 2008, the 2007 Florida Fuel and Gas Code with subsequent new supplements as adopted by the State of Florida, together with Appendices "A" and "B".

F.

National Electrical Code. The 2005 National Electric Code as promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association and approved by the American National Standards Institute and known as ANSI/NFPA 70 effective until such date when the State of Florida adopts the 2008 or later versions.

G.

International Property Maintenance Code. The 2006 International Property Maintenance Code as promulgated by the International Code Council.

H.

Florida Existing Buildings Code. The 2004 Florida Existing Building Code with 2006 supplement, effective until September 30, 2008. Beginning October 1, 2008, the 2007 Florida Existing Building Code with subsequent new supplements as adopted by the State of Florida, together with Appendices "B", "C", and "D".

I.

Model Administrative Code. The 2004 Model Administrative Code with 2006 supplement as prepared by the Building Officials Association of Florida, effective until September 30, 2008. Beginning October 1, 2008, the 2008 Model Administrative Code with subsequent new supplements as prepared by the Building Officials Association of Florida.

J.

Florida Fire Prevention Code. The 2004 Florida Fire Prevention Code as promulgated by the State Fire Marshall.

K.

Florida Department of Transportation Standards. The latest edition of:

1.

Plans Preparation Manual.

2.

Design Standards 2006.

3.

Design Standards 2008, effective July 2008.

4.

Drainage Handbook: Hydrology.

5.

Drainage Handbook: Optional Pipe Materials.

6.

Drainage Handbook: Storm Drains.

7.

Drainage Handbook: Stormwater Management Facility.

8.

Drainage Manual.

9.

Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook.

10.

Flexible Pavement Design Manual.

11.

Florida Roundabout Guide.

12.

Guide to Asphalt Repair 1988.

13.

Interchange Handbook 2003.

14.

Traffic Engineering Manual.

15.

Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways.

L.

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. The latest edition of:

1.

AASHTO—A Policy on Geometric Design of Streets and Highways.

2.

AASHTO—Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges.

M.

Traffic Devices. The latest edition of:

1.

FHWA—Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices—A Policy on Geometric Design of Streets and Highways.

(Ord. No. 94-8, § 1 (8.00.00), 10-5-94; Ord. No. 95-1, § 1 (8.00.00), 6-8-95; Ord. No. 97-02, § 1, 2-27-97; Ord. No. 2008-02, § 3(Exh. C), 5-22-08)