Proposed Modification to the Florida Building Code

Modification #: 0001 Rule 61G20.1.001

Name: Muthusamy Swami

Address: 1679 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922.

E-mail: swami@fsec.ucf.edu

Phone: 321-638-1410

Fax: 321-638-1439

Code: Florida Energy Code - Commercial

Section #: B-2.6.1 Standard reference design.

Text of Modification [additions underlined; deletions stricken]:

9. The equipment capacities for the standard reference design shall be sized proportionally to the capacities in the proposed design based on sizing runs; i.e., the ratio between the capacities used in the annual simulations and the capacities determined by the sizing runs shall be the same for both the proposed design and standard reference design. Unmet load hours for the proposed design shall not differ from unmet load hours for the standard reference design by more than 50 hours

Fiscal Impact Statement [Provide documentation of the costs and benefits of the proposed modifications to the code for each of the following entities. Cost data should be accompanied by a list of assumptions and supporting documentation. Explain expected benefits.]:

A. Impact to local entity relative to enforcement of code:

No impact to local entity relative to enforcement of code.

B. Impact to building and property owners relative to cost of compliance with code:

No Impact to building and property owners relative to cost of compliance

C. Impact to industry relative to cost of compliance with code:

No Impact to industry either small or large Business relative to cost of compliance with code:

Rationale [Provide an explanation of why you would like this Proposed Modification to the Florida Building Code.]:

Unintended results from the integration of previously adopted Florida-specific amendments with the model code. These Florida-specific clauses which were adopted from Chapter 11 of ASHRAE 90.1 were not previously in the code or in the program. By including them designers, in some cases, are facing an unanticipated increase in overall stringency of the code and, in other cases, there is potential of decreased stringency

Please explain how the proposed modification meets the following requirements:

1. Has a reasonable and substantial connection with the health, safety, and welfare of the general public: The proposed change only makes the compliance process same for all. No other impacts

2. Strengthens or improves the code, and provides equivalent or better products, methods, or systems of construction: The proposed change only makes the compliance process same for all. No other impacts

3. Does not discriminate against materials, products, methods, or systems of construction of demonstrated capabilities: The proposed change only makes the compliance process same for all. No other impacts

4. Does not degrade the effectiveness of the code: The proposed change only makes the compliance process same for all. No other impacts

5. The provisions contained in the proposed amendment are addressed in the applicable international code. The proposed change only makes the compliance process same for all. No other impacts

6. The amendment demonstrates by evidence or data that the geographical jurisdiction of Florida exhibits a need to strengthen the foundation code beyond the needs or regional variations addressed by the foundation code, and why the proposed amendment applies to this state. The proposed change only makes the compliance process same for all. No other impacts

7. The proposed amendment was submitted or attempted to be included in the foundation codes to avoid resubmission to the Florida Building Code amendment process. The proposed change only makes the compliance process same for all. No other impacts