Proposed Modification to the Florida Building Code

 

Modification #: 0003                                              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]:

 

TABLE B-2.2

SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE STANDARD REFERENCE AND PROPOSED DESIGNS

 

Schedules

Same as proposed

Operating schedules shall include hourly profiles for daily operation and shall account for variations between weekdays, weekends, holidays and any seasonal operation. Schedules shall model the time-dependent variations in occupancy, illumination, receptacle loads, thermostat settings, mechanical ventilation, HVAC equipment availability, service hot water usage and any process loads. The schedules shall be typical of the proposed building type as determined by the designer and approved by the jurisdiction. Required schedules shall be identical for the proposed design and standard reference design.

 

 

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, there is the potential of unintentionally decreasing in stringency in some cases.

 

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