§ 103. Implementation.

103.1.

Investigation and evaluation. For all proposed work covered by this standard, the building owner shall cause the qualified historic building to be investigated and evaluated in accordance with the provisions of this standard.

103.1.1.

Structural analysis. The owner shall have a structural analysis of the qualified historic building made by an appropriately registered engineer in the State of Florida to determine adequacy of all structural systems for the proposed alteration, addition or change in occupancy classification. The existing building shall be capable of supporting the minimum required loads, including the wind-load requirements of Section 1606 of the currently adopted edition of the standard building code.

103.1.2.

Posting. If the actual live load capability is less than the required live load specified in the prevailing code, the actual live load capability shall be conspicuously posted and no greater load may be imposed upon the building.

103.1.3.

Test-of-time standard. Where no change of loading will occur, the test-of-time standard may be applied in lieu of meeting the design load requirements for roof dead load and live load as specified in the prevailing code, providing:

(a)

The qualified building has been determined to support the imposed floor loads; and

(b)

The building has stood for more than 20 years with no visible signs of deterioration.

103.2.

Submittal. The results of the investigation and evaluation required in section 103.1, along with all proposed compliance alternatives, shall be submitted to the code official.

103.3.

Determination of compliance. The code official shall determine whether the existing building, with the proposed additions, alterations or change in occupancy classification, complies with the provisions of this standard in accordance with the evaluation process in sections 104.1 through 104.17.

(Ord. No. 980293, § 1, 2-8-99)