Southern Code Specialties, LLC
Building Code Specialists To The Fenestration Industry &
Professional Building Inspection Services
Our Building Code experience has been serving the fenestration markets in Southeastern United States and South Florida for over 29 years in all areas such as Marketing, product design, physical product testing, product certification, product installations, service work, entity approvals including Florida, Texas as well as Miami Dade Code Compliance. By using Southern Code Specialties you will benefit from increased marketability, improved product performance as well as increased profitability.
- Do you require proven results and the highest level of expertise for your projects?
- Do you want to receive competitive bids on your project requirements?
- Do you need to have your project completed on time, within budget and with exceptional results?
- Can you afford to waste time on consultants who do not have the qualifications you need?
Our Residential Wind Storm Insurance Inspection Service division is independently owned and operated. We continually strive to maintain our reputation as the most thorough Florida wind storm inspection company in the area by combining our expertise with attention to service and satisfaction. We offer professional inspections of residential properties. Onsite consultations are provided at time of inspection and reports are E-mailed the following business day. Our reports are full color with color photographs to document what we find. We provide buyers, sellers, property owners, and agents with important information essential to evaluating a property's condition.
Building Code News:
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2010 Florida Building Code Update: The 2007 Florida Codes with 2009 supplements are based on the 2006 I-Codes. The 2010 Florida codes with 2009 based documents take effect March 15, 2012. The IgCC is voluntary for cities and counties and is an option of state owned, leased, operated and financed buildings. |
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2009 IECC Energy Conservation Code (Vertical Fenestration)
Table 402.1 (Summarized)
Prescriptive Window Requirements in the 2009 IECC
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Climate Zone |
Fenestration U-factor |
Skylight U-factor |
Glazed Fenestration SHGC** |
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1 |
1.2 |
0.75 |
0.30 |
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2 |
0.65* |
0.75 |
0.30 |
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3 |
0.50* |
0.65 |
0.30 |
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4-8 |
0.35 |
0.60 |
No Requirement |
*impact rated fenestration has a maximum U-factor of 0.75 in Zone 2 and 0.65 in Zone 3
**There are no SHGC requirements in the Marine zone.
2009 IECC Climate Zone Map
Inspection News:
The New Florida wind mitigation form OIR-B1-1802 (REV. 01/12) is planned to be released around February 1st 2012.
Some big modifications to include:
- Flat roofs will be gone for single family residences.
- Gable end bracing will not be on the form and neither will wall construction type.
- All roofs will be included in the roof covering section.
- A more detailed section on opening protection will be on the form.
- Clips will require three nails and wraps will require a minimum 2 nails on front side and 1 nail on opposite side.
Wind Mitigation
New roof?
If you are considering replacing your roof, make sure you are aware of the new Florida legislation that was passed October 1, 2007. The new legislation, which became effective October 1, 2007, requires three main things. All re-roofing projects must include upgrading the way the roof deck is attached to the roof trusses in order to achieve the current minimum standard of protection.
Most counties now require the installation of a secondary water barrier when your home is re-roofed. The purpose of this product is to reduce water damage during a hurricane or tropical storm.
Houses valued at over $300,000 and residing in the Wind Borne Debris Region (including all of Broward and Dade Counties and most of Palm Beach County) are required to have the roof-to-wall connections strengthened to meet the current minimum level of uplift protection.
Consider having a wind mitigation inspection completed on your home by Southern Code Specialties. Wind Mitigation credits have saved our customers hundreds of dollars on their premium. The Wind Mitigation inspection will consist of checking the building features of your home such as roof to wall connections, secondary water resistance features, the roof geometry, roof covering, deck attachment, nail size and spacing’s and whether you have opening protection for doors and windows. A wind mitigation inspection generally cost about $100. and about 40 to 50 min. to complete.
PO Box 8385
Port Saint Lucie, Fl 34985-8385
Tel: 772-834-5310
Email: jim@southerncodespecialties.com
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