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Broward County Board <strong>of</strong> Rules and Appeals Effective Date: March 15, 2012 Chapter 1 Administration — Broward County SECTION 101 GENERAL 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the “Florida Building Code” hereinafter referred to as FBC or “this Code.” 101.2 Scope. The provisions <strong>of</strong> this Chapter shall govern the administration and enforcement <strong>of</strong> the FBC, Fire Protection Provisions <strong>of</strong> this Code and the FFPC and shall apply countywide in both incorporated and unincorporated areas <strong>of</strong> Broward County, Florida. The provisions <strong>of</strong> this Code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition <strong>of</strong> every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures. Exceptions: A. Detached one-and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (town houses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means <strong>of</strong> egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the FBC, Residential. B. Existing buildings undergoing repair, alterations or additions and change <strong>of</strong> occupancy shall comply with Chapter 34 <strong>of</strong> this Code. 101.2.1 Appendices: Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adopted by BORA. 101.2.2 Definitions: the Broward County Local Fire Amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code. G. HVHZ means the High Velocity Hurricane Zone. H. State means the State <strong>of</strong> Florida 101.3 Intent. The purpose <strong>of</strong> this Code is to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, means <strong>of</strong> egress, facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment including alteration, repair, removal, demolition, use and occupancy <strong>of</strong> buildings, structures or premises, and by regulating the installation and maintenance <strong>of</strong> all electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems, which may be referred to as service systems and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations. 101.3.1 Violations and Penalties. Any person, firm or corporation, who shall violate a provision <strong>of</strong> this Code, or the FFPC or fail to comply therewith, or with any <strong>of</strong> the requirements there<strong>of</strong>, shall be guilty <strong>of</strong> a misdemeanor. Each such person shall be deemed guilty <strong>of</strong> a separate <strong>of</strong>fense for each and every day or portion there<strong>of</strong> during which any violation <strong>of</strong> any <strong>of</strong> the provisions <strong>of</strong> this Code or the FFPC is committed or continued, and upon conviction <strong>of</strong> any such violation, such person shall be punishable by a fine <strong>of</strong> not less than fifty ($50) nor more than five hundred ($500) dollars, or by imprisonment not exceeding sixty days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. A. AHJ (means Authority Having Jurisdiction) shall be a federal, state, local (Building or Fire Department), or individual such as a Building Official, Assistant Building Official;Chief Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing/Structural Inspector; Fire Chief; Fire Marshal/ Fire Code Official; or Broward County Board <strong>of</strong> Rules and Appeals. B. BORA means the Broward County Board <strong>of</strong> Rules and Appeals. C. Architect means registered architect, registered in the State <strong>of</strong> Florida. D. Engineer means licensed pr<strong>of</strong>essional engineer, licensed in the State <strong>of</strong> Florida. E. BCAIB means The Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board. F. FFPC means the Florida Fire Prevention Code including 101.3.2 Quality control. Quality control <strong>of</strong> materials and workmanship is not within the purview <strong>of</strong> this Code except as it relates to the purposes stated herein. 101.4 Referenced Codes. The other codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.11 and referenced elsewhere in this Code shall be considered part <strong>of</strong> the requirements <strong>of</strong> this Code to the prescribed extent <strong>of</strong> each such reference. 101.4.1 Electrical. The provisions <strong>of</strong> Chapter 27 <strong>of</strong> the FBC, Building, Fire Protection Provisions <strong>of</strong> this Code and the FFPC shall apply to electrical systems. It shall be unlawful to perform or commence any installation <strong>of</strong> heat, light, power or low voltage systems (burglar alarms, central vacuums, communications, computer systems, fiber optics, fire alarms, telephone, television and all other systems 98 volts and less) either permanent or temporary wiring, or to make extensions and/or changes to existing installations <strong>of</strong> light, heat, power or low voltage systems, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto upon premises, inside, outside and/or attached to 2010 FBC — Building 1.1 Broward County Administrative Provisions
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