The 2020 7th Edition Florida Building Code (FBC) went into effect on December 31, 2020. This article will cover some of the roofing-specific changes made to the code with regards to the Florida Building Code, Building Chapter 15 (FBCB), Residential Chapter 9 (FBCR), and Existing Building Chapter 7 (FBCEB) and the requirements for roof coverings, noting changes from the 2017 6th Edition Florida Building Code.
This is a small snippet from the article by Mike Silvers, CPRC, Owner of Silvers Systems Inc. and FRSA Technical Director. Please read the full article here.