Definitions, Design of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems, Design of Plumbing Systems, Design of Fuel Gas Systems
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Board of Professional Engineers
RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:
61G15-34.002Definitions
61G15-34.003Design of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems
61G15-34.007Design of Plumbing Systems
61G15-34.010Design of Fuel Gas Systems
NOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 47 No. 6, January 11, 2021 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
The changes are in response to written comments submitted by the staff of the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee, public comments and subsequent vote by the board at a public meeting held February 17, 2021.
61G15-34.002 Definitions.
As used in this rule Chapter and where the context will permit, the following terms have the following meanings:
(1) No change.
(2) Codes and Standards. Those nationally recognized Codes and Standards adopted directly or by reference in Florida Building Code (including Florida Energy Efficiency Code, Chapter 13) and Florida Fire Prevention Code set forth in Chapter 69A-60, F.A.C, both of which are incorporated by reference through rule 61G15-18.011, F.A.C.
(3) through (14) No change.
Rulemaking Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS. Law Implemented 471.033 FS. History–New 11-16-94, Amended 2-5-96, 11-13-08, .
61G15-34.003 Design of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Systems.
(1) through (2) No change.
(3) For Mechanical Engineering Documents pertaining to HVAC systems exempted by the threshold requirements for mandatory use of professional engineering services, the Engineer of Record shall determine the level of detail shown on plans for HVAC systems. All such plans must include a disclaimer stating the HVAC systems are exempt from professional engineering services and shall provide a clear understanding of the minimum system requirements expected to be installed by the contractor and permitted by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). In the event the Engineer of Record provides more information and direction than is minimally required, he or she shall be held responsible for the technical accuracy of the work in accordance with applicable codes, standards and sound engineering principles.
(4) through (5) No change.
Rulemaking Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS. Law Implemented 471.033 FS. History–New 11-16-94, Amended 11-13-08, .
61G15-34.007 Design of Plumbing Systems.
(1) through (3) No change.
(4) Mechanical Engineering Documents pertaining to Plumbing Systems that exceed the threshold requirements for mandatory use of professional engineers services must include the following information, if applicable to the particular project:
(a) No change.
(b) Equipment selection schedules for each piece of plumbing equipment, including but not limited to, plumbing fixtures, apparatuses, tanks, or drains. All equipment must include the following information, if applicable to the particular equipment:
1. through 9. No change.
(c) through (q) No change.
(5) No change.
Rulemaking Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS. Law Implemented 471.033 FS. History–New 11-16-94, Amended 11-13-08, .
61G15-34.010 Design of Fuel Gas Systems.
(1) through (2) No change.
(3) Mechanical Engineering Documents pertaining to Fuel Gas Systems must include the following information, if applicable to the particular project:
(a) No change.
(b) Equipment selection schedule for each piece of fuel gas equipment, including but not limited to, pumps, apparatuses, or tanks. All equipment must include the following information, if applicable to the particular equipment:
1. through 6. No change.
(c) through (m) No change.
(4) No change.
Rulemaking Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS. Law Implemented 471.033 FS. History–New, .
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Zana Raybon, Executive Director, Board of Professional Engineers, 2639 North Monroe Street, Suite B-112, Tallahassee, FL 32303; 850-521-0500, or by email: zraybon@fbpe.org.
