Definitions, Design of Power Systems, Design of Lighting Systems, Design of Alarm Systems

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Board of Professional Engineers

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
61G15-33.002: Definitions
61G15-33.003: Design of Power Systems
61G15-33.004: Design of Lighting Systems
61G15-33.006: Design of Alarm 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. 34, No. 11, March 14, 2008 issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly.

These changes were made to address concerns expressed by the Joint Administrative Procedure Committee. The changes were approved by the Board at its June 19, 2008 meeting. After the changes are made, the rules will read as follows:

1. When changed, subsection 61G15-33.002(7) shall read as follows:

(7) Codes and Standards. Those nationally recognized Codes and Standards adopted directly or by reference in the Florida Building Code (including Florida Energy Efficiency Code, Chapter 13) and Florida Florida Fire Prevention Code, in Chapter 69A-60, Florida Administrative Code. Part II, Chapter 553, Florida Statutes. Applicable codes and standards also include those published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), as well as those promulgated by the state fire marshal and other state and local authorities having jurisdiction.

2. When changed, the Specific Authority and Law Implemented sections of Rule 61G15-33.003 shall read as follows:

Specific Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS. Law Implemented 471.033 FS. History–New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-33.003.

 

3. When changed, subsection 61G15-33.004(1) shall read as follows:

(1) Lighting systems convert electrical energy into light. Items to be included in the lighting design and analysis are: Average illuminance, Equivalent spherical illuminance, Uniformity rations, Visual comfort probability, special purpose lighting, impact of light intrusion, trespass and safety and the requirements of the Florida Energy Efficiency Code, Chapter 13, Florida Building Code. Part IX, Chapter 553, Florida Statutes.

4. When changed, subsection 61G15-33.004(2)(c) shall read as follows:

(c) Exit Lighting.

5. When changed, subsection 61G15-33.006(1) shall read as follows:

(1) Alarm and signaling systems include motor control systems, emergency alarm circuits, activation of life safety system controls and remote signaling of emergency conditions (See 61G15-32.008 for Fire Alarm Systems), surveillance and access control systems, temperature control, and systems related to energy conservation and facility management systems. The design documents shall be based on standards set forth in NFPA 72, the Florida Building Code, the Florida Fire Prevention Code, or as required by the local authority having jurisdiction.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Carrie Flynn, Acting Executive Director, Board of Professional Engineers, 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, Florida 32301