Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 02-08-05 — reading text

spaces shall be provided in a convenient location and shall have a minimum opening of eighteen by twenty- two ( 18 x 22) inches, except where pennanent access is provided. Stairways: All interior and exterior stairways must not present a danger of tripping and falling and shall confonn to the requirements of the building code. Chimneys: Chimneys, flues and vents shall be structurally safe, durable, smoke tight and capable of withstanding the action of the flue gases; or shall be restored to such a condition. Extending Chimneys: Tops of chimneys and flues shall be extended sufficiently so as to provide proper draw venting characteristics ( draft) as required by the Florida Building Code ( ratest edition) or other applicable code or ordinance for new construction. ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS: General: Existing Systems: Existing electrical, heating, mechanical, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing~or any systems that do not provide the services for which they were originally intended, or that are potential fire or health hazards, shall be replaced, altered or repaired, so as to make them safe and serviceable. . Electrical Systems: Habitable rooms, occupiable rooms, utility spaces and common spaces, normally requiring electrical service shall be provided with a system of wiring, wiring devices, fixtures and equipment to safely supply electrical energy for proper illumination and other electrical equipment. Number of electrical sources ( outlets) shall be in accordance wit the Florida Building Code ( latest edition). The electrical system shall be connected to the source of electrical power, in accordance with the electrical code of the locality. .. Existing Wiring and Equipment: Existing wiring which confonned to the code in eff~ct at the time of installation and which has been maintained in condition which is not good being altered or extended, and is being used in a safe manner, may continue in use. Existing electrical systems which are of inadequate capacity shall be replaced with a new system or shall be supplemented with new wiring and equipment as necessary to meet the requirements of the Florida Building Code (latest edition) as well as local codes. New Electrical Systems: New electrical systems, equipment, fittings and devices shall be installed i~ accordance with the Florida Building Code (latest edition) as well as the local electrical code. Heating: Heating facilities which are properly installed with automatic temperature control, connected and maintained shall be provided for each dwelling unit and for the common spaces and utility spaces of the building to assure interior comfort by providing a minimum inside temperature as required by the applicable Florida Building Code ( latest edition) as well as local code or ordinance and must be in proper working condition. Existing Systems: Existing non- confonning systems components or devices may continue in use if there is evidence of satisfactory perfonnance, safety, and adequate capacity. New Systems: New heating systems and equipment shall be designed and installed in accordance with the requirements of the applicable section of the Florida Building Code ( latest edition) as well as local code or ordinance. . Room ( Space) Heaters: Space heaters shall confonn to the requirements of the other applicable section of the Florida building code, or Building Code ( latest edition) as well as or local code or ordinance for new installations. Space heaters may not be un- vented room heaters that hum oil or kerosene. gas, Miscellaneous: Portions of heating system not specifically mentioned in this section shall be deemed to meet the intent and requirements of this code if constructed and installed in accordance with the applicable section of the Florida Building Code ( latest edition) as well as local code or ordinance. Mechanical V entilationand Air Conditioning: Existing Systems: Existing systems and mechanical ventilation may continue in use if of adequate capacity, or they may be supplemented or replaced with a new meet the applicable section of the system as required to Florida Building Code' la(test edition) as well as local codes and. must be in proper working condition. New Systems: New mechanical ventilation and air- conditioning equipment and systems shall be designed and lrmaHed in accordance with the requirements of the mechanical code or other applicable section of the Florida Building Code (latest edition) as well as local code or ordinance. Plumbing Systems: Plumbing facilities which are properly installed, connected and maintained shall be each dwelling unit, and as provided or necessary for the common or utility spaces of the building, to provide satisfactory: I. Hot and cold water supply and distribution; 2. Sanitary drainage; 3. Venting of sanitary drainage system; and 4. Operation of fixtures. Water Heating Facilities: Every dwelling unit shall have water heating facilities which are properly installed and maintained in a safe and good working condition and are capable of heating water to such a temperature as to pennit an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required kitchen sink, lavatory sink, bathtub and shower. All water hea~ers shall be fitted with a pressure relief valve with a drain line to the exterior of the unit. Existing Plumbing Systems: Existing plumbing systems, or portions thereof, including sewers, to remain in use shall operate free of fouling and clogging, and shall not have cross connections wh!~h may permit contamination of the wat~r supply or backsiphonage between fixtures. . New Plumbing Systems: New plumbing systems or alterations and additions to plumbing systems shall be installed in accordance with requirements of the applicable section of the Florida Building Code (latest edition) as well as local plumbing code. SITE AND NEIGHBORHOOD The site and neighborhood may not be subject to serious adverse environmental conditions, natural or manmade, such as dangerous walks or steps; instability; flooding, poor drainage, septic tank back- ups or hazards; mudslides; abnormal air pollution, smoke or dust; excessive sewage noise, vibration or vehicular traffic; excessive accumulations of trash; vermin or rodent infestation or fire hazards. SANITARY CONDITIONS The dwelling unit and its equipment must be free of vermin and rodent infestation. MANUFACTURED HOME TIE DOWNS It shall be required that all manufactured homes be equipped with tie bases, dowrrs;-piers, anchors and specified associated equipment and devices, installed in.accordance with the provisions of the Rules of The Florida Department of Highway and Motor Vehicles, DIvision of Motor Vehicles, Chapter 15C- l and 15C- 2 as amended. SWIMMING POOLS, IN GROUND AND ABOVE GROUND Swimming pool fencing and barrier requirements shall apply to all swimming pools without regard to when such pools were constructed or erected. 1. All swimming pools shall be required to be enclosed with approved chain metal' fencing or an approved barrier equipped with self-closing and self- and shall be designed so as to make the latching gate( s) swimming pool inaccessible to young. children. 2. All private residential swimming pools shall be required to have such a barrier not less than four ( 4) feet in height. 3. Above ground swimming pools may not be fenced if they are four (4) or more feet above ground, if stairs into the pool are retractable, and any pool operational  Attachment K Environmental Analysis and Procedures Subrecipienf Contract  HOME Again FIOri~ F i .n ~ n C Ii Cor p oUSing 0 to t f 0 FHFC Disaster Relief HOME Assistance Florida Housing Finance Corporation Program n Mailing Address: 227 N. Bronough Street, Suite