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SECTION 806 ACCESSIBILITY
806.1 General. A building, facility, or element that is altered shall comply with the provisions of the Florida Building
Code, Accessibility.
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Florida Building Code Accessibility
202 EXISTING BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
202.3 Alterations. Where existing elements or
SCANNED
BY
St. Luce County
areas are altered ,each altered element. space Marea
section 201.1.1. See Section 208.1 for existing parking.
213 TOILET FACILITIES AND BATHING FACILITIES
213.1 General. Where toilet facilities and bathing facilities are provided, they shall comply with 213.
213.2 Toilet Rooms and Bathing Rooms. Where toilet rooms are provided, each toilet room shall comply with 603.
Where bathing rooms are provided, each bathing room shall comply with 603.
604.8.2 where six or more toilet compartments are provided, or where the combination of urinals and water closets
totals six or more fixtures.
604.8.1 Wheelchair Accessible Compartments. Wheelchair accessible compartments shall comply with 604.8.1.
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Alteration. A change to a building or facility that affects or could affect the usability of the building or facility or portion
thereof. Alterations include, but are not limited to, remodeling, renovation, rehabilitation, reconstruction, historic
restoration, resurfacing of circulation paths or vehicular ways, changes or rearrangement of the structural parts or
elements, and changes or rearrangement in the plan configuration of walls and full -height partitions. Normal
maintenance, reroofing, painting or wallpapering, asbestos removal, or changes to mechanical and electrical systems are
not alterations unless they affect the usability of the building or facility. (FBC, Accessibility definition)
SCANNED
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St. Lucie County
refuge area shall not be reduced below that required in Sec-
tions 805.10.1 and 805.10.2.
805.10.1 Capacity. The required capacity of refuge areas
shall be in accordance with Sections 805.10.1.1 through
805.10.1.3.
805.10.1.1 Group I.2. In Group 1-2 occupancies, the
required capacity of the refuge areas for smoke com-
partments in accordance with Section 407.5.1 of the
Florida Building Code, Building shall be maintained.
805.10.1.2 Group I-3. In Group I-3 occupancies, the
required capacity of the refuge areas for smoke com-
partments in accordance with Section 408.6.2 of the
Florida Building Code, Building shall be maintained.
805.10.1.3 Ambulatory care. In ambulatory care facil-
ities required to be separated by Section 422.2 of the
Florida Building Code, Building, the required capacity
of the refuge areas for smoke compartments in accor-
dance with Section 422.4 of the Florida Building Code,
Building shall be maintained.
805.10.2 Horizontal exits. The required capacity of the
refuge area for horizontal exits in accordance with Section
1026.4 of the Florida Building Code, Building shall be
maintained.
805.11 Guards. The requirements of Sections 805.11.1 and
805.11.2 shall apply to guards from the work area floor to,
and including, the level of exit discharge but shall be con-
fined to the egress path of any work area.
805.11.1 Minimum requirement. Every open portion of
a stairway, landing, or balcony that is more than 30 inches
(762 min) above the floor or grade below and is not pro-
vided with guards, or those portions in which existing
guards are judged to be in danger of collapsing, shall be
provided with guards.
805.11.2 Design. Guards required in accordance with Sec-
tion 805.11.1 shall be designed and installed in accordance
with the Florida Building Code, Building.
SECTION 806
ACCESSIBILITY
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SECTION 807
STRUCTURAL
[BS] 807.1 General. Structural elements and systems within
buildings undergoing Level 2 alterations shall comply with
this section.
[BS] 807.2 New structural elements. New structural ele-
ments in alterations, including connections and anchorage,
shall comply with the Florida Building Code, Building.
ALTERATIONS —LEVEL 2
[BS] 807.3 Minimum design loads. The minimum design
loads on existing elements of a structure that do not support
additional loads as a result of an alteration shall be the loads
applicable at the time the building was constructed.
[BS] 807.4 Existing structural elements carrying gravity
loads. Alterations shall not reduce the capacity of existing
gravity load -carrying structural elements unless it is demon-
strated that the elements have the capacity to cant' the appli-
cable design gravity loads required by the Florida Building
Code, Building. Existing structural elements supporting any
additional gravity loads as a result of the alterations, includ-
ing the effects of snow drift, shall comply with the Florida
Building Code, Building.
Exceptions:
1. Structural elements whose stress is not increased by
more than 5 percent.
2. Buildings of Group R occupancy with not more than
five dwelling or sleeping units used solely for resi-
dential purposes where the existing building and its
alteration comply with the conventional light -frame
construction methods of the Florida Building Code,
Building or the provisions of the Florida Building
Code, Residential.
[BS] 807.5 Existing structural elements resisting lateral
loads. Except as permitted by Section 807.6, where the alter-
ation increases design lateral loads, or where the alteration
results in prohibited structural irregularity as defined in
ASCE 7, or where the alteration decreases the capacity of any
existing lateral load -carrying structural element, the structure
of the altered building or structure shall be shown to meet the
wind and seismic provisions of the Florida Building Code,
Building. Reduced Florida Building Code, Building -level
seismic forces in accordance with Section 301.1.4.2 shall be
permitted.
Exception: Any existing lateral load -carrying structural
element whose demand -capacity ratio with the alteration
considered is not more than 10 percent greater than its
demand -capacity ratio with the alteration ignored shall be
permitted to remain unaltered. For purposes of calculating
demand -capacity ratios, the demand shall consider appli-
cable load combinations with design lateral loads or forces
in accordance with Florida Building Code, Building Sec-
tions 1609 and 1613. Reduced Florida Building Code,
Building -level seismic forces in accordance with Section
301.1.4.2 shall be permitted. For purposes of this excep-
tion, comparisons of demand -capacity ratios and calcula-
tion of design lateral loads, forces and capacities shall
account for the cumulative effects of additions and alter-
ations since original construction.
[BS] 807.6 Voluntary lateral force -resisting system alter-
ations. Alterations of existing structural elements and addi-
tions of new structural elements that are initiated for the
purpose of increasing the lateral force -resisting strength or
stiffness of an existing structure and that are not required by
other sections of this code shall not be required to be
designed for forces conforming to the Florida Building Code,
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201.2.1.1 When a commas vial facility or place of public accommodation is located in a private resi-
dence, the portion of the residence used exclusively as a residence is not covered by this subpart, but
that portion, used exclusively in the operation of the commercial faciih✓or that portion used both forthe
commercial facilityand for residential purposes is covered by the new construction and alterations re-
quirements of this subpar.
201.2.2.2 The portion of the residence covered under paragraph (b)(11 of this section extends to
those elements used to enter the commercial facility; including the homeowner's front sidewalk, it
any, the door or entryway, and hallways; and those portions of the residence, interior or exterior, avail-
able to or used by employees or visitors; or customers and clients of the commer ciat ,^acility including
restrooms.
201.3 Temporary and Permanent Structures. These requirements shall apply to temporary and per-
manent buildings and facilities.
Advisory 201.3 Temporary and Permanent Structures. Temporary buildings or facilities
covered by these requirements include, but are not limited to, reviewing stands, temporary
classrooms, bleacher areas, stages, platforms and daises, fixed furniture systems, wall sys-
tems, and exhibit areas, temporary banking facilities, and temporary health screening facili-
ties. Structures and equipment directly associated with the actual processes of construction
are not required to be accessible as permitted in 203.2.
201.4 Scope of Coverage. This code applies to fixed or built-in elements of buildings, structures, site
improvements and pedestrian outes or vehicular ways located on a site. Unless specifically stated oth-
er%vise, advisory notes, appendix notes and figures contained in the code explain or illustrate the re-
quirements; they do not establish enforceable requirements.
202 EXISTING BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
202.1 General. Additions and �ttte .: is o existing buildings or facilities s3ia ti IIrnp y salt - lT13
202.2 Additions. Each addition to an existing building or facilityshall comply with the requirements for
new construction. Each addition that affects or could affect the usability of or access to an area contain-
ing a primary function shall comply with 202.4.
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EXCEPTIONS:
1. Unless required by 202.4, where elements or spaces are altered and the circulation path to the al-
tered element or space is not altered, an accessible route shall not be required.
2. In alterations, where compliancewith applicable requirements is technicallyinfeasible, the alteration
shall comply with the requirements to the maximum extent feasible.
3. Residential dwelling units not required to be accessible in compliance with a standard issued pursu-
ant to the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended, shall not be required to comply with 202.3.
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210 STAIRWAYS
210.1 General. Interior and exterior stairs that are part of a means of egress shall comply with 504.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. In detention and correctional facilities, stairs that are not located in public use areas shall not be re-
quired to comply with 504.
2. In alterations, stairs between levels that are connected by an accessible route shall not be required
to comply with 504, except that handrails complying with 505 shall be provided when the stairs are
altered.
3. In assembly areas, aisle stairs shall not be required to comply with 504.
4. Stairs that connect play components shall not be required to comply with 504.
Advisory 210.1 General. Although these requirements do not mandate handrails on stairs
that are not part of a means of egress, State or local building codes may require handrails or
guards.
211 DRINKING FOUNTAINS
211.1 General. Where drinking fountains are provided on an exterior site, on afloor, orwithin a secured
area they shall be provided in accordance with 211.
EXCEPTION: In detention or correctional facilities, drinking fountains only serving holding or housing
cells not required to comply with 232 shall not be required to comply with 211.
211.2 Minimum Number. No fewer than two drinking fountains shall be provided. One drinking foun-
tain shall comply with 602.1 through 602.6 and one drinking fountain shall comply with 602.7.
EXCEPTION: Where a single drinking fountain complies with 602.1 through 602.6 and 602.7, it shall be
permitted to be substituted for two separate drinking fountains.
211.3 More Than Minimum Number. Where more than the minimum number of drinking fountains
specified in 211.2 are provided, 50 percent of the total number of drinking fountains provided shall
comply with 602.1 through 602.6, and 50 percent of the total number of drinking fountains provided
shall comply with 602.7.
EXCEPTION: Where 50 percent of the drinking fountains yields a fraction, 50 percent shall be permitted
to be rounded up or down provided that the total number of drinking fountains complying with 211
equals 100 percent of drinking fountains.
212 KITCHENS, KITCHENETTES, AND SINKS
212.1 General. Where provided, kitchens, kitchenettes, and sinks shall comply with 212.
212.2 Kitchens and Kitchenettes. Kitchens and kitchenettes shall comply with 804.
212.3 Sinks. Where sinks are provided, at least 5 percent, but no fewerthan one, of each type provided
in each accessible room or space shall comply with 606.
EXCEPTION: Mop or service sinks shall not be required to comply with 212.3.
'213 TOILET FACILITIES AND BATHING FACILITIES
O3 Zj7W 2j&iVhere t t 1 tomes an bai aeil pS tided, they shall con ,�Yi7iia r: ,
Where toilet facilities and bathing facilities are provided in facilities permitted by 206e p tons 1
and 2 not to connect stories by an accessible route, toilet facilities and bathing facilities shall be pro-
vided on a story connected by an accessible route to an accessible entrance.
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rooms shall not be
with 603, altering existing toilet or
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tions for alterations toqualifiedhistoric buildings orfacilities are permitted by202.5,no
o ilet room foreach sexcomplying with 603 orone unisextoilet room complyingwith
all be provided.
3.tople single use dyflble ilet or bathing units are clustered at a single location, no more
ent of the toilet units and athing units at each cluster shallbeL=WredsrT>irnrnrrg1Avith
le toilet units and bathing units complying with 603 shall be identified by the International
Accessibility complying with 703.7.2.1.
4. Where multiple single user toilet rooms are clustered at a single location, no more than 50 percent of
the single user toilet rooms for each use at each cluster shall be required to comply withGM
Advisory 213.2 Toilet Rooms and Bathing Rooms. These requirements allow the use of
unisex (or single -user) toilet rooms in alterations when technical infeasibility can be demon-
strated. Unisex toilet rooms benefit people who use opposite sex personal care assistants.
Forthis reason, it is advantageous to install unisex toilet rooms in addition to accessible sin-
gle -sex toilet rooms in new facilities.
Advisory 213.2 Toilet Rooms and Bathing Rooms Exceptions 3 and 4. A "cluster" is a
group of toilet rooms proximateto one another. Generally, toilet rooms in a cluster are within
sight of, or adjacent to, one another.
213.2.1 Unisex (Single -Use or Family) Toilet and Unisex Bathing Rooms. Unisex toilet rooms shall
contain not more than one lavatory, and two water closets without urinals or one water closet and one
urinal. Unisex bathing rooms shall contain one shower or one shower and one bathtub, one lavatory,
and one water closet. Doors to unisex toilet rooms and unisex bathing rooms shall have privacy latches.
13: na 'xtta n essorles Plumbing fixtures and accessories provided in a toilet
room a hing room required to comply w"itli 2,13.2 shall comply with 213.3.
70'@3 3.1 toile Conrosafnn s Where toilet compartments are provided, at least one toilet compart-
ments al c r p-'1;7�Aith-604`8.. In addition to the compartment required to comply with 604.8.1, at least
one compartment shall comply with 604.8.2 where six or more toilet compartments are provided, or
where the combination of urinals and water closets totals six or more fixtures.
Advisory 213.3.1 Toilet Compartments. A toilet compartment is a partitioned space that is
located within a toilet room, and that normally contains no more than one water closet. A toilet
compartment may also contain a lavatory. A lavatory is a sink provided for hand washing.
Full -height partitions and door assemblies can comprise toilet compartments where the min-
imum required spaces are provided within the compartment.
213.3.3 Urinals. Where more than one urinal is provided, at least one shall comply with 605.
213.3.4 Lavatories. Where lavatories are provided, at least one shall comply with 606 and shall not be
located in a toilet compartment.
213.3.5 Mirrors. Where mirrors are provided, at least one shall comply with 603.3.
213.3.6 Bathing Facilities. Where bathtubs or showers are provided, at least one bathtub complying
with 607 or at least one shower complying with 608 shall be provided.
213.3.7 Coat Hooks and Shelves. Where coat hooks or shelves are provided in toilet rooms without
toilet compartments, at least one of each type shall comply with 603.4. Where coat hooks or shelves are
provided in toilet compartments, at least one of each type complying with 604.8.3 shall be provided in
toilet compartments required to comply with 213.3.1. Where coat hooks or shelves are provided in bath-
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ing facilities, at least one of each type complying with 603.4 shall serve fixtures required to comply with
213.3.6.
214 WASHING MACHINES AND CLOTHdS'DRYERS,
, 214.1 General. Where provided, washing machines and clothes dryers shall comply with 214!
214.2 Washing Machines. Where three or fewer washing machines are provided, at least one shall
comply with 611. Where more than three washing machines are provided, at least two shall comply
with 611.
214.3 Clothes Dryers. W here three or fewer clothes dryers are.provided, at least one shall comply with
611. Where more than three clothes dryers are provided, at least two shall comply with 611.
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215 FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
215.1 General. Where fire alarm systems provide audible alarm coverage, alarms shall comply with
215.
EXCEPTION: In existing facilities, visible alarms shall not be required except where an existing fire
alarm system is upgraded or replaced, or a ne%v fire alarm system is installed.
Advisory 215.1 General. Unlike audible alarms, visible alarms must be located within the
space they serve so that the signal is visible. Facility alarm systems (other than fire alarm
systems) such as those used for tornado warnings and other emergencies are not required
to comply with the technical criteria for alarms in Section 702. Every effort should be made to
ensure that such alarms can be differentiated in their sig nal from fire alarms systems and that
people who need to be notified of emergencies are adequately safeguarded. Consult local
fire departments and prepare evacuation plans taking into consideration the needs of every
building occupant, including people with disabilities.
215.2 Public and Common Use Areas. Alarms in public use areas and common use areas shall corm
ply with 702.
215.3 Employee Work Areas. Where employee work areas have a dible,alarm coverage, the wiring
system shall be designed so that visible alarms complying with 702 can be integrated into the'ata%m
system.
215.4Transient Lodging. Guest rooms required to comply with 224.4 shall provide alarms complying
with 702.
215.5 Residential Facilities. Where provided in residential dwelling units required to comply with
809.5, alarms shall comply with 702.
21q,SIGNS
216.1 General. Signs shall be provided in accordance with 216 and shall comply with 703.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Building directories, menus, seat and row designations in assemblyareas, occupant names, build-
ing addresses, and company names and logos shall not be required to comply with 216.
2. In parking facilities, signs shall not be required to comply with 216.2, 216.3, and 216.6 through
216.12.
3. Temporary, 7 days or less, signs shall not be required to comply with 216.
4. In detention and correctional facilities, signs not located in public use areas shall not be required to
comply with 216.
216.2 Designations. Interior and exterior signs identifying permanent rooms and spaces shall comply
with 703.1, 703.2, and 703.5. Where pictograms are provided as designations of permanent interior
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FIGURE 604.7
DISPENSER OUTLET LOCATION
604.8 Toilet Compartments. Wheelchairaccessible toilet compartments shall meet the requirements
of 604.8.1 and 604.8.3. Compartments containing more than one plumbing fixture shall comply with
603. Ambulatory accessible compartments shall comply with 604.8.2 and 604.8.3.
04.8.1tle sst a Com a Wheelchair accessible compartments shall comply
with 6 .8.1.
604.8.1.1 Size. Wheelchair accessible compartments shall be 60 inches 0525 mm) wide minimum
measured perpendicular to the side wall, and 56 inches (1420 mm) deep minimum forwall hung water
closets and 59 inches (1500 mm) deep minimum for floor mounted water closets measured perpen-
dicular to the rear wall. Wheelchair accessible compartments for children's use shall be 60 inches
(1525 mm) wide minimum measured perpendicular to the side wall, and 59 inches (1500 mm) deep
minimum for wail hung and floor mounted water closets measured perpendicular to the rear wall.
Advisory 604.8.1.1 Size. The minimum space required in toilet compartments is provided
so that a person using a wheelchair can maneuver into position at the water closet. This
space cannot be obstructed by baby changing tables or other fixtures or conveniences, ex-
cept as specified at 604.3.2 (Overlap). If toilet compartments are to be used to house fixtu res
other than those associated with the water closet, they must be designed to exceed the mini-
mum space requirements. Convenience fixtures such as baby changing tables must also be
accessible to people with disabilities as well as to other users. Toilet compartments that are
designed to meet, and not exceed, the minimum space requirements may not provide ade-
quate space for maneuvering into position at a baby changing table.
FIGURE 604.8.1.1
SIZE OF WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE TOILET COMPARTMENT
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203.8 Residential Facilities. In residential facilities, common use areas that do not serve residential
dwelling units required to provide mobility features complying with 809.2 through 809.4 shall not be
required to comply with these requirements or to be on an accessible route.
�UANNED
BY
acre County
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NOV 121019
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J. Scott Baruch & Associates 18360 SE Lakeside Drive, eques
November 8, 2019
Planning & Development Services Building & Code Regulation Division
PERMIT #: 1907-0394 SCANNED
RECORD TYPE: Commercial Renovation BY
St. Lucie County
RE: The Princess Condominium Association of Hutchinson Island Inc.
9650 S Ocean Dr. (project)
Below are the comments you forwarded dated for the above referenced project.
Responses for each comment follow the comment in italicized print.
PLANS EXAMINER REVIEW STATUS: INCOMPLETE REVIEWED BY: Jpi, Inc -
Andrew DATE STARTED: 10/10/19 DATE COMPLETED: N/A DATE
RELEASED: N/A
1) 7/24/19 Comment: OCCUPANCY TYPE IS INCORRECT (302.1) THE
OCCUPANCY IS R-2 FOR THE BUILDING, A-3 FOR THE RENOVATION
FUNCTIONS.
2) 7/25/19 Comment: SHOW LOCATION OF ON DEMAND WATER HEATERS
WITH WORKING CLEARANCE. PROVIDE THE CORRECT NUMBER -OF
ON DEMAND WATER HEATERS PLUMBING CONTRACTOR TO
PROVIDE.
3)' 8/21/19 Comment: SLAB REPAIR DETAIL IS REQUIRED TO BE SIGNED
AND SEALED. — SLAB REPAIR DETAIL PROVIDED ONSHEET A-1
4) NOTE ON REVISED PLAN STATE THE DESIGN SHALL MEET ADA
STANDARDS, NOT ENOUGH INFORMATION PROVIDED TO DETERMINE
IF MEETS ACCESSIBILITY. ADA DETAILS PROVIDED ON SHEETA-4
5) TWO SETS OF THE REVISED PLANS WERE SUBMITTED A THIRD SET IS
NEEDED FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. 3 SETS PROVIDED
PLANS EXAMINER MECHANICAL STATUS: INCOMPLETE REVIEWED BY:
Gary Stepalavich DATE STARTED:7/26/19 DATE COMPLETED: N/A DATE
RELEASED: N/A '
1) Comment: 7/26/19 PROVIDE MORE SPECIFIC MECHANICAL DETAILS
AS NOTED SHEET A-2 MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDED.
2) SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE SAUNA ROOMS ARE NOT CLEAR, NOTE
SAYS SUANAS ARE TO BE CONTRACTED BY OWNER, MORE
INFORMATION IS NEEDED. SAUNA DETAIL PROVIDED ONSHEET
A-6
3) PROVIDE EQUIPMENT SIZING. NO INFORMATION PROVIDED ON
NEW HVAC EQUIPMENT, NO INFORMATION PROVIDED ON
CONDENSATE ROUTING. CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE.
4) PROVIDE HEATING AND COOLING LOADS FOR HVAC SYSTEM.
CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE.
5) PROVIDE CALCULATIONS FOR OUTDOOR AIR. PROVIDE OUTSIDE
AIR MINIMUM REQUIRED. PROVIDE DOCUMENATION OF
SUFFICIENT CLARITY TO INDICATE THE LOCATION, NATURE AND
EXTENT OF THE WORK PROPOSED AND SHOW DETAIL THAT IT
WILL CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CODE AND
RELAVENT LAWS RULES AND REGULATIONS. CONTRACTOR TO
PROVIDE. CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE
REVIEW TYPE: PLANS EXAMINER PLUMBING STATUS: INCOMPLETE
REVIEWED BY: Andy Wentz DATE STARTED: 7/25/19 DATE COMPLETED:
N/A DATE RELEASED: N/A
7/26/19 Comment: NEED OCCUPANT LOAD FOR FIXTURE COUNT. 107.2
FLORIDA BUILDING CODE 6TH EDITION 2017 PROVIDED ONSHEETA-5.
10/11/19 Comment: NOTE ON REVISED PLAN STATE THE DESIGN SHALL MEET
ADA STANDARDS, NOT ENOUGH INFORMATION PROVIDED TO DETERMINE
IF MEETS ACCESSIBILITY. ADA DETAILS PROVIDED ONSHEETA-4
Let me know if you have questions or if I can be of further assistance. I can be reached @
561 768 6224 office, jscottbaruch@comcast.net email
Sincerely,
J. Scott Baruch
cle C.,
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Permit 1907-0394
Planning &. Developmental Services Department
Building & Code Regulations Division
SCANNED
BY
St. Lucie County
Electric Dry -Bath Heater, Sauna.
The Sauna is required to meet the following minimum requirements per the Florida Building Code
Mechanical 6th Edition, 2017. A revision to the Construction Documents is required for a Gas Sauna.
SECTION 914 SAUNA HEATERS
914.1 Location and protection. Sauna heaters shall be located so as to minimize the possibility of
accidental contact by a person in the room.
914.1.1 Guards. Sauna heaters shall be protected from accidental contact by an approved guard or
barrier of material having a low coefficient of thermal conductivity. The guard shall not substantially
affect the transfer of heat from the heater to the room.
914.2Installation. Sauna heaters shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 875 and shall be
installed in accordance with their listing and the manufacturer's instructions.
914.3 Access. Panels, grilles and access doors that are required to be removed for normal servicing
operations shall not be attached to the building.
914.4 Heat and time controls. Sauna heaters shall be equipped with a thermostat that will limit room
temperature to 1942F (902C). If the thermostat is not an integral part of the sauna heater, the heat -
sensing element shall be located within 6 inches (152 mm) of the ceiling. If the heat -sensing element is a
capillary tube and bulb, the assembly shall be attached to the wall or other support, and shall be
protected against physical damage.
914.4.1 Timers. A timer, if provided to control main burner operation, shall have a maximum operating
time of 1 hour. The control for the timer shall be located outside the sauna room.
914.5 Sauna room. A ventilation opening into the sauna room shall be provided. The opening shall be
not less than 4 inches by 8 inches (102 mm by 203 mm) located near the top of the door into the sauna
room.
914.5.1 Warning notice. The following permanent notice, constructed of approved material, shall be
mechanically attached to the sauna room on the outside:
WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED 30 MINUTES IN SAUNA. EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE CAN BE HARMFUL TO
HEALTH. ANY PERSON WITH POOR HEALTH SHOULD CONSULT PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING SAUNA.
The words shall contrast with the background and the wording shall be in letters not less than 1/4-inch
(6.4 mm) high.
Exception: This section shall not apply to one- and two-family dwellings
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