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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEAL ON BUilDING/FLOOD CONTROL MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
July 14, 2004
Present:
Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
John H. Logan, Jr.
Edward H. Walker, Jr.
Gary Richter
Arthur Shand
Absent:
Pankaj Shah
Board Member
Also Present:
Bill Wright
Kevin Garriott
Brenda Moses
Building Construction Inspector II
Building Official
Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. at the Municipal Services Building.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
1. 1119 Glenmoore Ct., Clearwater, Florida. Owner: Joseph E. Soltis. Reauestinq
variance to the Florida Buildinq Code; wants to install tile on low slope roof: located in Meadows
1st Addition, Lot 81. BAA 04-03. Parcel #19-29-16-56466-000-0810.
Building Official Kevin Garriott reported he was asked to bring this case to the board.
This home, built in the late 1960s, features a roof with a slope of 1 1/4: 12. The tile roof was
removed and replaced with a 90-pound membrane roof. The homeowner now wants to replace
that roof with tile.
The Building Code references low slope roofs of 2 1/2: 12 or greater. Page 59 of the
FRSA's (Florida Roofing, Sheet Meal, and Air Conditioning Contractors Association) June 2001
Roof Tile Institute Model Tile Specification discusses specifications for a membrane roof.
Section 1507.4.3.1 of the Building Code entitled Low Slope Roofs addresses specifications for
roof slopes between 2 1/2: 12 and 4: 12.
Section 1507.4.4 Application Standards states, "Clay and concrete tile shall be applied in
accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions or recommendations of the
FRSAlRTI07320." Chapter 34 of the Building Code, Section 3401.7.2.3 under Repairs and
Alterations, states, "Non-structural repairs and alterations exclusive of fixtures and furniture, the
cost of which does not exceed 25% of the value of the existing building or structure and which
do not affect egress or fire-resistivity, may be made of the same material of which the building or
structure is constructed."
Chapter 1510 of the Building Code entitled Reroofing, subsection 1510.1 General,
states, "Materials and methods of application used for recovering or replacing an existing roof
covering shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 15. Roof repairs to existing roofs and
roof coverings shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 34. Exception. Reroofing shall not
be required to meet the minimum design slope requirement of 1/4: 12 in 1508 for roofs that
provide positive roof drainage." Page 61 of the FRSA, Section F. Alternative Membranes, and
subsection 3.03A, Single ply underlayment systems, provides further information regarding
sloped roofs.
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Mrc Garriott reported the homeowner wants to replace the 90-pound membrane roof with
a tile roof by attaching tiles with foam adhesive.
Building Inspector Vern Packer said on June 3, 2004, the homeowner's contractor
requested a roof inspection. Mr. Packer expressed concern if the tile roof application is
approved and water damage occurs, the homeowner would blame the City for permitting the
application. Mr. Packer said the roofing contractor did not follow Code requirements for a low-
slope roof. The Building Code requires tile roofs to feature a slope of 2 1/2: 12 or greaterc Mrc
Packer informed the contractor that the roof would have to be properly replaced, as the
application does not meet Code. The contractor did not research Code requirements and has
placed the burden on the homeowner.
Building Inspector Bill Wright said the homeowner's permit application did not mention
the underlayment requirement of the Code. Mr. Packer suggested the roofer contact the
manufacturer to see what can be done to conform to Code.
The Building Department was complimented for the good work their inspectors do
regarding such matters.
Mr. Garriott said Chapter 34 of the Building Code indicates the homeowner can reapply a
tile roof onan existing structure, but other sections of the Code state otherwise and specify
underlayment requirements for low slope roofs must first be met.
It was remarked that Chapter 34 takes precedent over Section 1507.
Member Walker moved to recommend to the Building Department that the intent of the
Code is to allow a tile roof as a replacement to the existing roof, subject to proper installation of
the underlayment, according to the composite information. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
2. Discussion and approval of procedures and minutes
Member Richter moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 9, 2004,
as submitted in written summation to each board member. The motion was duly seconded and
carried unanimously.
Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 2:50 pm.
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