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201 SEMINOLE ST (2)U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency National Flood insurance Program ELEVATION CERTIFICATE Important: Follow the instructions on pages 1-9. OMB No. 1660-0008 Expiration Date: November 30, 2022 Copy all pages of this Elevation Certificate and all attachments for (1) community official, (2) insurance agent/company, and (3) building owner. SECTION A — PROPERTY INFORMATION FOR INSURANCE COMPANY USE Al. Building Owner's Name City of Clearwater Policy Number: A2. Building Street Address (including Apt., Unit, Suite, and/or Bldg. No.) or P.O. Route and Box No. 201 Seminole Street Company NAIC Number: City State ZIP Code Clearwater Florida 33755 A3. Property Description (Lot and Block Numbers, Tax Parcel Number, Legal Description, etc.) Parcel Tax ID # 09-29-15-02718-000-0190 A4. Building Use (e.g., A5. Latitude/Longitude: A6. Attach at least A7. Building Diagram A8. For a building a) Square footage b) Number of permanent c) Total net area d) Engineered A9. For a building with a) Square footage b) Number of permanent c) Total net area d) Engineered Residential, Non -Residential, Addition, Accessory, Lat. N27-58-26.58 Long. W82-48-08.07 etc.) Non -Residential Horizontal Datum: insurance. above ❑ NAD 1927 adjacent grade grade 0 x NAD 1983 0 2 photographs Number with a crawlspace of crawlspace flood of flood openings flood openings? an attached of attached flood of flood openings flood openings? of the building if the 6 Certificate is being used to obtain flood 63.00 sq ft or enclosure(s): or enclosure(s) openings in the crawlspace in A8.b or enclosure(s) 0.00 sq in within 1.0 foot 1.0 foot above adjacent in N/A sq ft ❑ Yes x No garage: garage openings in the attached garage within in A9.b N/A sq ❑ Yes x No SECTION B — FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM) INFORMATION B1. NFIP Community Name & Community Number City of Clearwater B2. County Name Pinellas County B3. State Florida B4. Map/Panel Number 12103C0106 B5. Suffix H B6. FIRM Index Date 08-18-2009 B7. FIRM Panel Effective/ Revised Date 05-17-2005 B8. Flood Zone(s) VE B9. Base Flood E evation(s) (Zone AO, use Base Flood Depth) 14.0' B10. Indicate the source ❑ FIS Profile B11. Indicate elevation B12. Is the building Designation Date: of the Base Flood Elevation ❑ Community Determined for BFE in Item B9: Coastal Barrier Resources ❑ (BFE) data ❑ NGVD System CBRS or base flood ❑ Other/Source: depth entered in Item B9: x FIRM datum used located in a ❑ Other/Source: Protected 1929 (CBRS) x NAVD 1988 area or Otherwise Area (OPA)? ❑ Yes x No • OPA FEMA Form 086-0-33 (12/19) Replaces all previous editions. Form Page 1 of 6 201 SEMINOLE ST BCP2019-070643C RTC SEMINOLE BOAT RAMP Zoning: D - Downtown EE'v'ED B 202, Atlas #: 2T ELEVATION CERTIFICATE OMB No. 1660-0008 Expiration Date: November 30, 2022 IMPORTANT: In these spaces, copy the corresponding information from Section A. FOR INSURANCE COMPANY USE Building Street Address (including Apt., Unit, Suite, and/or Bldg. No.) or P.O. Route and Box No. 201 Seminole Street Policy Number: City State ZIP Code Clearwater Florida 33755 Company NAIC Number SECTION C - BUILDING ELEVATION INFORMATION (SURVEY REQUIRED) Cl. Building elevations are based on: ❑ Construction Drawings* ❑ Building Under Construction* *A new Elevation Certificate will be required when construction of the building is complete. C2. Elevations - Zones A1 -A30, AE, AH, A (with BFE), VE, V1 V30, V (with BFE), AR, AR/A, AR/AE, AR/A1 Complete Items C2.a-h below according to the building diagram specified in Item A7. In Puerto Rico only, Benchmark Utilized: City of Clearwater G-06 El. 26.98 Vertical Datum: NAVD 1988 x Finished Construction A30, AR/AH, AR/A0. enter meters. Indicate elevation datum ❑ NGVD 1929 used x for the elevations in items a) through h) below. NAVD 1988 ❑ Other/Source: Datum used for building elevations must be the same as that used for the BFE. Check a) Top of bottom floor (including basement, crawlspace, or enclosure floor) 1.0 x the measurement used. feet ❑ meters b) Top of the next higher floor 17.9 x feet ❑ meters c) Bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member (V Zones only) 16.5 x feet ❑ meters d) Attached garage (top of slab) N/A ❑ feet ❑ meters e) Lowest elevation of machinery or equipment servicing the building 18.0 (Describe type of equipment and location in Comments) x feet meters ❑ f) Lowest adjacent (finished) grade next to building (LAG) 4.9 x feet ❑ meters g) Highest adjacent (finished) grade next to building (HAG) 5.0 x feet ❑ meters h) Lowest adjacent grade at lowest elevation of deck or stairs, including structural support 5.0 x feet ❑ meters SECTION D - SURVEYOR, ENGINEER, OR ARCHITECT CERTIFICATION This certification is to be signed and sealed by a land surveyor, engineer, or architect I certify that the information on this Certificate represents my best efforts to interpret statement may be punishable by fine or imprisonment under 18 U.S. Code, Section Were latitude and longitude in Section A provided by a licensed land surveyor? x authorized by law to certify elevation information. the data available. I understand that any false 1001. Yes ❑ No ❑ Check here if attachments. Certifier's Name License Number Mark S. Lischalk, PLS LS 5727 �/� '`-' 0 ! °- OSOZ Fc Y%-r-e7Z7 , :) i Title President & Owner Company Name Zarra Boyd, Inc. Address 1480 Beltrees Street, Suite 3 City State ZIP Code Dunedin Florida 34698 Signature /' Date Telephone Ext. /"�G 01-07-2021 (727) 738-9010 Copy all pages his Elevation Certificate and all attachments for (1) community official, (2) insurance agent/company, and (3) building owner. Comments (including type of equipment and location, per C2(e), if applicable) The elevation listed in item C2.a is the bottom of the elevator shaft. The elevator shaft is listed as the enclosure in item A.B. The bottom of the elevated deck elevation is 17.2'. Zone V design certificate will be submitted with the Finished Construction Elevation Certificate. The elevator design will follow ASCE 24-14 per approved plans section 7.5.1. The elevation listed in item C2.e is the bottom of an electric panel located on the wall of the building. See photos. FEMA Form 086-0-33 (12/19) Replaces all previous editions. Form Page 2 of 6 ELEVATION CERTIFICATE OMB No. 1660-0008 Expiration Date: November 30, 2022 IMPORTANT: In these spaces, copy the corresponding information from Section A. FOR INSURANCE COMPANY USE Building Street Address (including Apt., Unit, Suite, and/or Bldg. No.) or P.O. Route and Box No. 201 Seminole Street Policy Number: City State ZIP Code Clearwater Florida 33755 Company NAIC Number SECTION E — BUILDING ELEVATION INFORMATION (SURVEY NOT REQUIRED) FOR ZONE AO AND ZONE A (WITHOUT BFE) For Zones AO and A (without BFE), complete Items E1—E5. If the Certificate is intended to support a complete Sections A, Band C. For Items El—E4, use natural grade, if available. Check the measurement enter meters. El. Provide elevation information for the following and check the appropriate boxes to show whether the highest adjacent grade (HAG) and the lowest adjacent grade (LAG). a) Top of bottom floor (including basement, crawlspace, or enclosure) is ❑ feet ❑ meters LOMA or LOMR-F request, used. In Puerto Rico only, the elevation is above or below ❑ above or ❑ below the HAG. ❑ above or ❑ below the LAG. 9 (see pages 1-2 of Instructions), ❑ above or ❑ below the HAG. ❑ above or ❑ below the HAG. ❑ above or ❑ below the HAG. with the community's certify this information in Section G. b) Top of bottom floor (including basement, crawlspace, or enclosure) is ❑ feet ❑ meters E2. For Building Diagrams 6-9 with permanent flood openings provided in Section A Items 8 and/or the next higher floor (elevation C2.b in the diagrams) of the building is ❑ feet ❑ meters E3. Attached garage (top of slab) is ❑ feet ❑ meters E4. Top of platform of machinery and/or equipment servicing the building is ❑ feet ❑ meters E5. Zone AO only: If no flood depth number is available, is the top of the bottom floor elevated in accordance floodplain management ordinance? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Unknown. The local official must SECTION F — PROPERTY OWNER (OR OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE) CERTIFICATION The property owner or owner's authorized representative who completes Sections A, B, and E for Zone A (without a FEMA -issued or community -issued BFE) or Zone AO must sign here. The statements in Sections A, B, and E are correct to the best of my knowledge. Property Owner or Owner's Authorized Representative's Name Address City State ZIP Code Signature Date Telephone Comments ❑ Check here if attachments. FEMA Form 086-0-33 (12/19) Replaces all previous editions. Form Page 3 of 6 ELEVATION CERTIFICATE OMB No. 1660-0008 Expiration Date: November 30, 2022 IMPORTANT: In these spaces, copy the corresponding information from Section A. FOR INSURANCE COMPANY USE Building Street Address (including Apt., Unit, Suite, and/or Bldg. No.) or P.O. Route and Box No. 201 Seminole Street Policy Number: City State ZIP Code Clearwater Florida 33755 Company NAIC Number SECTION G — COMMUNITY INFORMATION (OPTIONAL) The local official who is authorized by law or ordinance to administer the community's floodplain management ordinance can complete Sections A, B, C (or E), and G of this Elevation Certificate. Complete the applicable item(s) and sign below. Check the measurement used in Items G8—G10. In Puerto Rico only, enter meters. G1. ❑ The information in Section C was taken from other documentation that has been signed and sealed by a licensed surveyor, engineer, or architect who is authorized by law to certify elevation information. (Indicate the source and date of the elevation data in the Comments area below.) G2 ❑ A community official completed Section E for a building located in Zone A (without a FEMA -issued or community -issued BFE) or Zone AO. G3. ❑ The following information (Items G4—G10) is provided for community floodplain management purposes. G4. Permit Number G5. Date Permit Issued G6. Date Certificate of Compliance/Occupancy Issued G7. This permit has been issued for: ❑ G8. Elevation of as -built lowest floor (including of the building: G9. BFE or (in Zone AO) depth of flooding at the G10. Community's design flood elevation: New Construction ❑ Substantial Improvement basement) ❑ feet ❑ feet ❑ feet ❑ meters Datum building site: ❑ meters Datum ❑ meters Datum Local Official's Name Title Community Name Telephone Signature Date Comments (including type of equipment and location, per C2(e), if applicable) ❑ Check here if attachments. FEMA Form 086-0-33 (12/19) Replaces all previous editions. Form Page 4 of 6 ELEVATION CERTIFICATE BUILDING PHOTOGRAPHS See Instructions for Item A6. OMB No. 1660-0008 Expiration Date: November 30, 2022 IMPORTANT: In these spaces, copy the corresponding information from Section A. FOR INSURANCE COMPANY USE Building Street Address (including Apt., Unit, Suite, and/or Bldg. No.) or P.O. Route and Box No. 201 Seminole Street Policy Number: City State ZIP Code Clearwater Florida 33755 Company NAIC Number If using the Elevation Certificate to obtain NFIP flood insurance, affix at least 2 building photographs below according to the instructions for Item A6. Identify all photographs with date taken; "Front View" and "Rear View"; and, if required, "Right Side View" and "Left Side View." When applicable, photographs must show the foundation with representative examples of the flood openings or vents, as indicated in Section A8. If submitting more photographs than will fit on this page. use the Continuation Page. '1 at MI III %ji !� leis, '_�� i ,, t 1, I I Photo One Photo One Caption Front & Side 01-07-2021 Clear Photo One 3j M7 , I f Photo Two Photo Two Caption Lowest Machinery 01-07-2021 Clear Photo Two FEMA Form 086-0-33 (12/19) Replaces all previous editions. Form Page 5 of 6 ELEVATION CERTIFICATE BUILDING PHOTOGRAPHS Continuation Page OMB No. 1660-0008 Expiration Date: November 30, 2022 IMPORTANT: In these spaces, copy the corresponding information from Section A. FOR INSURANCE COMPANY USE Building Street Address (including Apt., Unit, Suite, and/or Bldg. No.) or P.O. Route and Box No. 201 Seminole Street Policy Number: City State ZIP Code Clearwater Florida 33755 Company NAIC Number If submitting more photographs than will fit on the preceding page, affix the additional photographs below. Identify all photographs with: date taken; "Front View" and "Rear View"; and, if required, "Right Side View" and "Left Side View." When applicable, photographs must show the foundation with representative examples of the flood openings or vents, as indicated in Section A8. Photo Three Photo Three Caption Photo Four Photo Four Caption FEMA Form 086-0-33 (12/19) Replaces all previous editions. Form Page 6 of 6 ZONE V DESIGN CERTIFICATE RECEIVED BY: V.J.K JAN 2 8 2021 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Name Policy Number (Insurance Co. ((s'1j'Y OF CLEARWATER Building Address or Other Description 2.0i j E ft�! r^•i r'(E� Permit No. City ( 12 -- State FL; Zip Code ? c;- ;, 15 SECTION I: Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) information Community Name & No. Panel No ' if)to Suffix I-{ FIRM Date SJ1ir ZOtA FiRM Zone(s) YE Seaward of LiMWA (Coastal A Zone) 0 Yes 0 No 1.47A SECTION 11: Elevation Information Used for Design [NOTE: This section documents elevations used in the design - it does not substitute for an as -built Elevation Certificate] 1. Datum 2. Elevation of the Bottom of Lowest Horizontal Structural Member ................. 3. Base Flood Elevation (BFE) .. 4. Elevation of Lowest Adjacent Grade 5. Approximate Depth of Anticipated Scour/Erosion used for Foundation Design 6. Embedment Depth of Pilings or Foundation Below Lowest Adjacent Grade 0 NGVD IN NAVD 0 Other ............ LI, feet above datum 1.4- feet above datum 0 feet above datum ',C' feet 33 feet SECTION 111: Zone V Design Certification Statement [NOTE. This section must be certified by a Florida licensed engineer or architect.] I certify: (1) I have developed or reviewed the structural design, plans, and specifications for construction and (2) the design and methods of construction to be used are in accordance with accepted standards of practice for meeting the following provisions: • The bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member of the lowest floor (with the exception of mat or raft foundations, piling, pile caps, columns, grade beams and bracing) is elevated to or above the BFE in accordance with the requirements of the Florida Building Code or local floodplain management regulations (manufactured homes and buildings exempt from the FBC, 8); and • The pile and column foundation and building or structure to be attached thereto is designed in accordance with the Florida Building Code to be anchored to resist flotation, collapse, and lateral movement due to the effects of the wind and flood loads acting simultaneously on all building components, and other load requirements of the Florida Building Code. The potential for scour and erosion at the foundation has been anticipated for conditions associated with the base flood, including wave action. 41.A1 TZ SECTION IV: Breakaway-Wall.Design Certification Statement [NOTE. This section must also be certified bra Florida licensed engineer or architect when breakaway walls exceed a design safe loading resistance of 20 pounds per square foot. This requirement does not apply to open wood/plastic lailice/slats/touvers or insect screening.] I certify: (1) I have developed or reviewed the structural deligr Ins, and specifications for construction and (2) the design and methods of construction to be used for the breakawa �i #� a in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Building (ASCE 24) or Florida Bui/ding Code, Residential, as applicable, and accepted standards of practice. SECTION V: Certification and Seal This certification is to be signed and sealed by a Florida licensed professional engineer or architect authorized by law to certify structural designs. t certify the Zone V Design Certification Statement in Section Ill and the Breakawa Wall Design Certification Statement in Section IV (if applicable). i,A* 7 0 r- `JD,,4 fns' P)iM' /Dt•-) f'¢0VIPt P t3 -r <-11-1-kEg ,,, -12E4T:o 1 /rnsf, Ir E . ivt iCf 4 A r L.. ) lc CA P --11.i `i" 1, -2 (-1 Certif e s Name �� tial )G IBJ) Florida License Number r Tie 315 r'._ :3 �jiii4 iL-' 4-1, Company Nc (E z- ,,s/ATFrt- L 337 Addre s" I/` f - i(( �';Fr State ZIP, Signature ,- D te' Tele hone Flonda Model Zone V Oesig, &ISIS Mc94 gyp. Not ik 2g • September 4, 2019 PROJECT NO. PLSKO18002 Mr. Alex Plisko, PA, AIA Plisko Architecture 800 Drew Street Clearwater, FL 33755 RE: SEMINOLE BOAT RAMP RESTROOM BUILDING CLEARWATER REVIEW COMMENTS PERMIT NO. BCP2419-070643 BUILDING REVIEW COMMENTS Dear Alex: 2555 Nursery Road Suite 101 Clearwater, FL 33764 T: 727-536-8772 F: 727-538-9125 www.pennoni.com This letter will confirm that the concrete elevator pit and reinforced masonry shaft have been designed in accordance with FEMA Technical Bulletin 4/November 2010, Elevator installation for Building Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas in accordance with the National Flood Insurance Program". 01111i11iiii,, Sincerely, %,.••%0NA. ;�;E�.......... Pennoni :�`•`��GENS'' La No 32629 . 7'.4 / =moi * * O:• STATE OF 151 E. Michael Mc�:arthy, PE 1.-A'•.� Vice President %„‘t../.4* A ...... ..................... �t ' September 4, 2019 PROJECT NO. PISK018002 Mr. Alex Plisko, PA, AIA Plisko Architecture 800 Drew Street Clearwater, FL 33755 RE: SEMINOLE BOAT RAMP RESTROOM BUILDING CLEARWATER REVIEW COMMENTS PERMIT NO. BCP2019-070643 BUILDING REVIEW COMMENTS Dear Alex: 2555 Nursery Road Suite 101 Clearwater, FL 33764 T: 727-536-8772 F: 727-538-9125 www.pennom.com This letter will confirm that the two wood stairs are designed to withstand the wind loads required by the 2017 Florida Building Code (FBC) and breakaway under hydrodynamic loading during a design flood event in accordance with ASCE 7- Chapter 5, ASCE 24, and FBC 2017. Sincerely, Pennoni 'A -////7 E. Michael McCS thy, PE Vice President 'tt1f111111,r,,` ,,�'%,PEI- me „nisi 4,t ,'..3G E NS;'•.:9)•... V; No 32629 •• < * • • w f CC Z thyssenkrupp Elevator September 4, 2019 Mr. Alex Plisko Plisko Architecture Email- pliskoarchitecture@gmail.com RE: Seminole Boat Ramp Alex: This letter is to confirm that all elevators manufactured and installed by thyssenkrupp Elevator are code compliant to the current ANSI 17.1 elevator code Specifically, the current code version is 2013, along with all Florida Building Code related code requirements. If you have any specific code questions and / or concerns, please let me know. Respectfully, Zooid /41. eamelle Territory Sales Manager ThyssenKrupp Elevator Company 4710 Eisenhower Blvd., Suite 85 Tampa, FL. 33634 Telephone: (813) 486-6157 or (800) 683-8880 Fax: (866) 774-2142 E-mail: louis.cosmellethyssekrupp.com Internet: www.thyssenelevator.com From: Cosmelli, Louis louis.cosmelk@thyssenkrupp.com Q ubject: RE: Seminole dock restroom - February 4, 2019 at 9:59 AM To: Alex bay-moera___-- Alex- We provide code (ADA and National ANSI Elevator) complaint elevator . Any requirements outside the elevator hoistway is not our responsibility. Not sure what turning space is being referred to below. If it is inside the elevator, we provide the required space as mandated by code. Re rds Louis . Cosmelli Sales nager, New Installation ET -AMS LD T: +1 813 4986157, M: +1 813 267 4106, iouis.cosmeili©thy sen khi...com From: Alex Pt ko <apncgatorjtampabay.rr.com> Sent: Monday, ebruary 4, 2019 9:35 AM To: Cosmelli, Lo is <Iouis.cosmelli ft yssenkru p.com> Subject: Fwd: Se inole dock restroom Louis, Comments from build' g official. Does the specified elevator meet these buNding code requirements? Alex Alex Plisko Plisko Architecture, P.A. 800A Drew Street Clearwater, FL 33755 727.442.7200 727.461.0030 apncgatorPtampabay. rr.com From: Root, Dana <dana.root@fly Sent: Friday,1February 1, 2019 8:20 To: Chin, Lefoy; Delk, Michael; Wojtk , Torn; Jansen, Mark; Mahony, Thomas Cc: Kader, Art; Garriott, Kevin; Zaccaria Mario; Knotek, Michael Subject: Re: Seminole dock restroom space coirriptlarit with 304 gip - 07o64-3 f ONE V DESIGN CERTIFICATE Name / 1 01, S NQS Policy Number (insurance Co. Use) Aiding Address or Other Description Permit No. City State Zip Code SECTION I: Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Information Community Name & No. Panel No. Suffix FIRM Date FiRM Zone(s) Seaward of LiMWA (Coastal A Zone) 0 Yes 0 No SECTION 11: Elevation Information Used for Design (NOTE.: This section documents elevations used in the design — it does not substitute for an as -built Elevation Certificate.) 1. Datum.. .................. .......... ...................................................................... ❑ NGVD ❑ NAVD 0 Other 2. Elevation of the Bottom of Lowest Horizontal Structural Member ................................ feet above datum 3. Base Flood Elevation (BFE)........... feet above datum 4. Elevation of Lowest Adjacent Grade feet above datum 5. Approximate Depth of Anticipated Scour/Erosion used for Foundation Design...... ....... feet 6. Embedment Depth of Pilings or Foundation Below Lowest Adjacent Grade ............ feet SECTION III: Zone V Design Certification Statement (NOTE. This section must be certified by a Florida licensed engineer or architect.) I certify: (1) I have developed or reviewed the structural design, plans, and specifications for construction and (2) the design and methods of construction to be used are in accordance with accepted standards of practice for meeting the following provisions: • The bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member of the lowest floor (with the exception of mat or raft foundations, piling, pile caps, columns, grade beams and bracing) is elevated to or above the SFE in accordance with the requirements of the Florida Building Code or local floodplain management regulations (manufactured homes and buildings exempt from the FBC, B); and • The pile and column foundation and building or structure to be attached thereto is designed in accordance with the Florida Buliding Code to be anchored to resist flotation, collapse, and lateral movement due to the effects of the wind and flood loads acting simultaneously on all building components, and other load requirements of the Florida Building Code. The potential for scour and erosion at the foundation has been anticipated for conditions associated with the base flood, including wave action. SECTION IV: Breakaway Wall Design Certification Statement (NOTE. This section must also be certified by a Florida licensed engineer or architect when breakaway walls exceed a design safe loading resistance of 20 pounds per square foot. This requirement does not apply to open wood/plastic lattice/slats/louvers or insect screening.) I certify: (1) I have developed or reviewed the structural design, plans, and specifications for construction and (2) the design and methods of construction to be used for the breakaway walls are in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Building (ASCE 24) or Ronda Building Code, Residential, as applicable, and accepted standards of practice. SECTION V: Certification and Seal This certification is to be signed and sealed by a Florida licensed professional engineer or architect authorized by law to certify structural designs. 1 certify the Zone V Design Certification Statement in Section 11! and the Breakaway Wall Design Certification Statement in Section IV (if applicable). Certifier's Name Florida License Number Title Company Name Address City State ZIP Signature Date Telephone Florida Model Zone V Design Certificate (060915) Place Seal Here ' 5 %iiTIGATION MEASURES FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS Direct acting piston Flood protection level Rails Cab Travelling cable Pump unit and controller Rails Controller Geared/gearless traction machine Governor Hoist cables Cab Counterweight Flood protection level Oil line Buffer springs and stand f — In ground cylinder Buffer stand Governor tail Pit channels Figure 5-25. Typical elements of non-residential and Targe residential hydraulic elevators (left) and traction elevators (right) (Source: Otis Elevator Company). 5-44 PROTECTING BUILDING UTILITY SYSTEMS FROM FLOOD DAMAGE Principles and Practices for the Design and Construction of Flood Resistant Building Utility Systems Chapter 399 Section 035 - 2015 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate Page 1 of 2 The Florida Senate 2015 Florida Statutes Title XXIX PUBLIC HEALTH Chapter 399 ELEVATOR SAFETY Entire Chapter 5r((9 -0706 3 11.00*A5 Elevator accessibility requirements 1 for the physically handicapped. SECTION 035 399.035 Elevator accessibility requirements for the physically handicapped.— (1) Each elevator, the installation of which is begun after October 1, 1990, must be made accessible to physically handicapped persons with the following requirements: (a) In a building having any elevators that do not provide access to every floor level, elevator hallway call buttons on all main levels of ingress and on any floor that is commonly served by more than one group of elevators must be marked with Arabic and braille symbols that indicate floor levels to which access is provided. The symbols must be placed directly above each call button. (b) Each elevator car interior must have a support rail on at least one wall. All support rails must be smooth and have no sharp edges and must not be more than 11/2inches thick or 21/2 inches in diameter. Support rails must be continuous and a minimum length of 42 inches overall. The inside surface of support rails must be 11/2 inches dear of the car wa1L The distance from the top of the support rail to the finished car floor must be at least 31 inches and not more than 33 inches. Padded or tufted material or decorative materials such as wallpaper, vinyl, cloth, or the like may not be used on support rails. (c) Each elevator covered by this section must be available to be used at any time to assist the physically handicapped in an emergency evacuation. The requirements of the latest revision of s. 227 of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Standard ASME A17.1 must be complied with to meet the requirements of this paragraph. (d) Interior surface of car enclosures must be of fire -resistive material, and walls must be surfaced with nonabrasive material. All materials exposed to the car interior must conform to the standards of the Elevator Safety Code. (e) A bench or seat may be installed on the rear wall of the elevator car enclosure, if the bench or seat does not protrude beyond the vertical plane of the elevator car enclosure wall when folded into a recess provided for the bench or seat and, when not in use, the bench or seat automatically folds into the recess. The bench or seat must be capable of supporting a live load of at least 250 pounds on any 12 -inch by 12 -inch area. A padded, tufted, or other decorative material may not be used to cover the bench or seat; nor may the bench or seat encroach on the minimum dear -inside - car dimensions specified in this section. (2) Any building that is more than three stories high or in which the vertical distance between the bottom terminal landing and the top terminal landing exceeds 25 feet must be constructed to contain at least one passenger elevator that is operational and will accommodate an ambulance stretcher 76 inches long and 24 inches wide in the horizontal position. (3) This section applies only to elevators available for the transportation of the public. This section does not apply to elevators restricted by key or similar device to a limited number of persons in a building that has an elevator that otherwise rneets the requirements of this section or to elevators used only for the transportation of freight. However, elevators that are used as freight and passenger elevators for the public and employees must comply with this section. This section does not apply to dumbwaiters or escalators. (4) This section supersedes all other state laws and regulations and local ordinances and rules affecting the accessibility of passenger elevators to the physically handicapped, and the standards established by this section may not be modified by municipal or county ordinance. History.—s. 1, ch. 78-235; ss. 1, 3, ch. 80-383; s. 3, ch. 81-120; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 1, 2, ch. 82-183; ss. 4,16, 17, ch. 83-145; s. 3, ch. 85-236; s. 3, ch. 90-73; ss. 3, 8, ch. 93-16; s. 48, ch. 94-218; s. 1, ch. 96-384; s. 3, ch. 2010-110.