Thank you for joining us once again as we progress through our "Building Code 2023: Stay Ahead" series. Total Solutions Group continues to be your steadfast partner as we delve into the upcoming changes in the 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code, effective December 31, 2023.

In this segment, our focus shifts to Chapter 7, fascia installation, where we will explore the following key updates:

1. R704.3.1 Fascia installation where the design wind pressure is 30 psf or less.
2. R704.3.2 Fascia installation where the design wind pressure exceeds 30 psf but is 60 psf or less.
3. R704.3.2.2
4. R704.3.3 Fascia installation where the design wind pressure exceeds 60 psf.

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R704.3.1 Fascia installation where the design wind pressure is 30 psf or less.

Where the design wind pressure is 30 pounds per square foot (1.44 kPA) or less, aluminum fascia shall be attached as follows:

1. Finish nails shall be provided in the return leg (11/4″ × 0.057″ × 0.177″ head diameter) spaced a maximum of 24 inches (610 mm) on center, and
2. The fascia shall be inserted under the drip edge with not less than half the height of the drip edge or 1.0 inch (25 mm), whichever is greater, of the fascia material covered by the drip edge. One finish nail shall be centered in the face of the fascia from each end of the fascia material section located no more than 1 inch below the drip edge.

R704.3.2 Fascia installation where the design wind pressure exceeds 30 psf but is 60 psf or less.

Where the design wind pressure is 60 pounds per square foot (2.88 kPA) or less, aluminum fascia shall be attached in accordance with Section R704.3.2.1 or Section R704.3.2.2.

R704.3.2.2

Where the height of the fascia from the top of the roof sheathing to the bottom of the sub-fascia plus any thickness of soffit material below the subfascia is greater than 6.5 inches (165 mm), the top edge of the fascia shall be secured using utility trim installed beneath the drip edge with snap locks punched into the fascia spaced no more than 6 inches (152 mm) on center.

R704.3.3 Fascia installation where the design wind pressure exceeds 60 psf.

Where the design wind pressure is greater than 60 pounds per square foot (2.88 kPA), aluminum fascia shall be attached as follows in accordance with Section R704.3.3.1 or Section R704.3.3.2.

Florida Residential Code 2023

Link to Chapter 7

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