the flood design requirements for new construction, and all aspects of the existing structure shall be brought into compliance with the requirements for new construction for flood design. For buildings and structures in flood hazard areas established in Section 1612.3 of the International Building Code, Florida Building Code, Building, or Section R322 of the International Residential Code, Florida Building Code, Residential, as applicable, any repairs that do not constitute substantial improvement or repair of substantial damage of the existing structure, as defined in Section 202, are not required to comply with the flood design requirements for new construction. Section 408 Historic buildings. Change to read as follows: [B] SECTION 408 HISTORIC BUILDINGS SEE CHAPTER 12 SECTION 409 MOVED STRUCTURES Section 409.1 Conformance. Change to read as follows: 409.1 Conformance. Structures moved into or within the jurisdiction shall comply with the provisions of this code for new structures. See Chapter 13. Section 410 Accessibility for Existing Buildings. Change to read as follows: 410.1 Scope. See the provisions of the Florida Building Code, Accessibility. The provisions of Sections 410.1 through apply to maintenance, change of occupancy, additions and alterations to existing buildings, including those identified as historic buildings. 410.2 Maintenance of facilities. Reserved. A facility that is constructed or altered to be accessible shall be maintained accessible during occupancy. 410.3 Extent of application. Reserved. An alteration of an existing facility shall not impose a requirement for greater accessibility than that which would be required for new construction. Alterations shall not reduce or have the effect of reducing accessibility of a facility or portion of a facility. 410.4 Change of occupancy. Reserved. Existing buildings that undergo a change of group or occupancy shall comply with this section. Exception: Type B dwelling or sleeping units required by Section 1107 of the International Building Code are not required to be provided in existing buildings and facilities undergoing a change of occupancy in conjunction with alterations where the work area is 50 percent or less of the aggregate area of the building. 410.4.1 Partial change in occupancy. Reserved. Where a portion of the building is changed to a new occupancy classification, any alterations shall comply with , and
Exception: Type B dwelling or sleeping units required by Section 1107 of the International Building Code are not required to be provided in existing buildings and facilities undergoing a change of occupancy in conjunction with less than a Level 3 alteration. 1012.8.1 – 1012.8.2 Reserved. Section 1013, add to read: Energy Conservation See the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation. Chapter 11 – Additions SECTION 1102 HEIGHTS AND AREAS Section 1102.3 Fire protection systems. Change to read as follows: 1102.3 Fire protection systems. Existing fire allowable areas increased by the addition shall comply with Chapter 9 of the International Building Code. Florida Building Code, Building. Exception: If an existing warehouse is expanded, the addition must comply with the requirements in Chapter 9 of the Florida Building Code, Building; however, the existing warehouse need not be updated to meet those requirements so long as it is in compliance with the Florida Building Code, 2001 edition, and with requirements concerning automatic sprinkler systems in Section 903 of the Florida Building Code, Building. SECTION 1103 STRUCTURAL Section 1103.5 Flood hazard areas. Change to read as follows: 1103.5 Flood Hazard Areas. Additions and foundations in flood hazard areas shall comply with the following requirements: 1. For horizontal additions that are structurally interconnected to the existing building: 1.1 If the addition and all other proposed work, when combined, constitute substantial improvement, the existing building and the addition shall comply with Section 1612 of the Florida Building Code, Building, International Building Code or Section R322 of the International Residential Code Florida Building Code, Residential, as applicable. 1.2 If the addition constitutes substantial improvement, the existing building and the addition shall comply with Section 1612 of the Florida Building Code, Building, International Building Code. or Section R322 of the International Residential Code Florida Building Code, Residential, as applicable.