The purpose and effect for Rule 61G15-33.001, F.A.C., is to clarify existing language and to add tasks for which an Engineer of Record is responsible; for Rule 61G15-33.002, F.A.C., it is to clarify and amend existing definitions, add a new ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Board of Professional Engineers

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
61G15-33.001: General Responsibility
61G15-33.002: Definitions
61G15-33.003: Design of Power Systems
61G15-33.004: Design of Lighting Systems
61G15-33.005: Design of Communications Systems
61G15-33.006: Design of Alarm Systems
61G15-33.007: Design of Lightning Protection Systems
61G15-33.008: Design of Grounding Systems
61G15-33.010: Certification of Electrical Systems of Public Interest
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect for Rule 61G15-33.001, F.A.C., is to clarify existing language and to add tasks for which an Engineer of Record is responsible; for Rule 61G15-33.002, F.A.C., it is to clarify and amend existing definitions, add a new definition for Electrical Delegated Engineering Documents and delete unnecessary language; for Rule 61G15-33.003, F.A.C., it is to clarify existing language, delete unnecessary language and add new requirements with respect to power systems; for Rule 61G15-33.004, F.A.C., it is to update existing language and add new requirements with respect to lighting systems; for Rule 61G15-33.005, F.A.C., it is to clarify existing language, delete unnecessary language and add new requirements with respect to electrical engineering documents for communications systems; for Rule 61G15-33.006, F.A.C., it is to amend rule title, to clarify existing language, delete unnecessary language and add new requirements with respect to alarm and signaling systems and electrical engineering documents for alarm and signaling systems construction documents; for Rule 61G15-33.007, F.A.C., it is to clarify and update the existing language and add new requirements with respect to electrical engineering documents for lightning protection systems; for Rule 61G15-33.008, F.A.C., it is to clarify and update the existing language; for Rule 61G15-33.010, F.A.C., it is to establish a new rule that will govern the certification of electrical systems of public interest.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: General Responsibility; Definitions; Design of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems; Design of Plumbing Systems.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 471.008, 471.033(2), 553.73 (13-413.1 FBC) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 471.033 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Carrie Flynn, Executive Director, Board of Professional Engineers, 2507 Callaway Road, Suite 200, Tallahassee, Florida 32301

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

61G15-33.001 General Responsibility.

Electrical Engineering documents shall be prepared utilizing in accordance with applicable technologiesy and shall comply with the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. The documents shall identify the Engineer of record for the electrical systems project. Electrical Engineering documents shall demonstrate compliance be prepared in accordance with the requirements of the applicable codes and standards as defined herein. The Eengineer ofr Rrecord is responsible for determining the applicability of appropriate codes and standards to a given project. In the event the codes and standards fail to cover or address a specific requirement or situation, alternative research, test results, engineering data, and engineering calculations shall be utilized. New technology may be utilized when said technology has been demonstrated to provide equivalent or improved performance. Construction documents shall indicate the nature and character of the electrical work and shall describe, label and define the required electrical systems components, processes, equipment and material and its structural utility support systems. Both the Eengineer of Rrecord for the electrical system and the delegated engineer if utilized, shall comply with the requirements of the general responsibility Rules, Chapter 61G15-30, F.A.C., and with the requirements of the more specific rules contained herein.  The Engineer of Record for the Electrical System(s) shall provide design requirements in writing to the delegated engineer if one is used and shall review the design documents of the delegated engineer for conformance to his written instructions in accordance with Rule 61G15-30.005, F.A.C. Any Electrical Delegated Engineering Documents must be included in the final set of documents filed for permit.

Specific Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS. Law Implemented 471.033 FS. History–New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-33.001, Amended_________.

 

61G15-33.002 Definitions.

(1) Engineer of Record for the Electrical Systems. The Florida Registered pProfessional EEngineer who develops the electrical system design criteria or performs the analysis and is responsible for the preparation of the Electrical documents for the project.

(2) through (4) No change.

(5) Electrical Engineering Documents. All The electrical drawings, specifications, reports, calculations, data and other documents utilized to establish setting forth the overall design and requirements for the construction, alteration, modernization, repair, demolition, arrangement, and/or use of the electrical system, or analysis or recommendations, as prepared by the Engineer of Record for the Electrical System. Electrical Engineering Documents shall additionally meet the requirements of Rule 61G15-30.003, F.A.C., Engineering Documents.

(6) Electrical Submittals. Submittals, catalog information on standard products, or drawings prepared solely to serve as a guide for fabrication and installation and requiring no engineering input. These submittals do not require the seal of a Florida registered professional engineer.

(7) 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 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.

(8) Electrical Delegated Engineering Documents.  Electrical Engineering Documents prepared by a delegated engineer to whom the Engineer of Record for the Electrical System has delegated responsibility for the design of an electrical component or system and which are signed, sealed and dated by the delegated engineer.

Specific Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS. Law Implemented 471.033 FS. History–New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-33.002, Amended_________.

 

61G15-33.003 Design of Power Systems.

(1) Power systems convey or distribute electrical energy. Items to be included in the design and analysis of these systems are: steady state and transient loads, short circuit analysis and protection (design and analysis), load flow, voltage drop, harmonics, and protective device coordination.

(2) Electrical Eengineering Ddocuments applicable to power systems shall at a minimum indicate the following:

(a) Power Distribution System Riser Diagram with short circuit values.

(b) No change.

(c) Circuit interrupting Protection devices and fault current interrupting capability.

(d) Location and characteristics of surge protective devices

(e)(d) Main and distribution switch gear, panels, control devises and equipment panelboard ocations and sizes.

(f) Voltage drop calculations for the feeders and customer-owned service conductors are required. Additionally, the documents shall state the reasons why the two percent limit for feeders and customer-owned service conductors are not being met, if applicable.

(g)(e) Circuitry of all outlets, equipment and devices.

(h)(f) Short circuit analysis Load computations.

(g) Load computations.

(i)(h) Electrical legends.

(j)(i) Grounding and bonding.

(k)(j) Instrumentation and control where required.

(l) Record documents applicable to power systems shall, at a minimum, contain information as required by FBC.

(m) Emergency back-up systems

Specific Authority 471.008, 471.033(2), 553.73 (13-413.1 FBC) FS. Law Implemented 471.033 FS. History–New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-33.003, Amended_________.

 

61G15-33.004 Design of Lighting Systems.

(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, Part IX, Chapter 553, Florida Statutes.

(2) Electrical Eengineering documents for lighting systems shall, at a minimum, indicate the following:

(a) No change

(b) Emergency Lighting, egress and exit lighting.

(c) Exit Lighting as required.

(d) Lighting cControl and circuiting.

(e) Calculated values needed for lighting systems in compliance with the Florida Energy Code for Building Construction.

Specific Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS. Law Implemented 471.033 FS. History–New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-33.004,                         Amended_________.

 

61G15-33.005 Design of Communications Systems.

(1) Communications systems are utilized to convey voice and messages or data. Items to be included in the design documents or analysis of these systems are: Human factors engineering, cabling requirements, installation requirements, performance requirements, backup power requirements, the interrelationship of the various systems, and applicable standards and regulatory requirements.

(2) Electrical Eengineering documents for communications systems shall, at a minimum, indicate the following:

(a) System riser diagram for each cabling system.

(b) No change.

(c) Cabling Conductor type and performance data of the transmission installation requirements.

(d) through (e) No change.

(f) Installation, identification and testing requirements.

(g) Characteristics and locations of surge protective devices.

Specific Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS. Law Implemented 471.033 FS. History–New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-33.005,  Amended_________.

 

(Substantial rewriting of Rule 61G15-33.006 follows. See Florida Administrative Code for present text.)

61G15-33.006 Design of Alarm and Signaling Systems.

(1) Alarm and signaling systems include but are not limited to; motor control systems, emergency alarm circuits, activation of life safety system controls and remote signaling of emergency conditions (See Rule 61G15-32.008, F.A.C., 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 applicable NFPA standards as modified by applicable codes, or alternate engineering sources including published underwriter’s engineering documents and sound engineering practices.

(2) The Electrical Engineering Documents for alarm and signaling systems construction documents shall at a minimum indicate the following:

(a) Description of the control system functions, or a functional diagram.

(b) Equipment legend.

(d) System riser diagram.

(c) Cabling and conductor types and requirements.

(e) Installation, identification and testing requirements.

(f) Back-up power.

(g) Location and characteristics of surge protective devices.

(h) Details and requirements indicated by Rule 61G15-32.008, F.A.C.

(i) Complete requirements for operations and maintenance procedures, manuals, system documentation, and instruction of Owner's operating personnel, as needed to operate the systems as intended over time

Specific Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS. Law Implemented 471.033 FS. History–New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-33.006, Amended_________.

 

61G15-33.007 Design of Lightning Protection Systems.

(1) Lightning Protection Systems are passive systems used to protect building and structures from damage caused by lightning and static discharges. Items to be considered in the design or analysis of this system include the requirements of NFPA-780.

(2) Electrical Eengineering documents for lightning protection systems shall indicate:

(a) Lightning Risk Assessment.

(b)(a) Air terminals height and spacing.

(c) Corrosion protection measures.

(b) through (c) renumbered (d) through (e) No change.

(f) Conductor type and size.

(d) through (e) renumbered (g) through (h) No change.

Specific Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS. Law Implemented 471.033 FS. History–New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-33.007,                        Amended_________.

 

61G15-33.008 Design of Grounding Systems.

(1) No change.

(2) Electrical Engineering Design Ddocuments for grounding systems shall indicate at a minimum the following:

(a) Ttype and location of grounding electrodes.

(b) Bbonding requirements.

(c) Ttesting requirements.

(d) Cconductor material type, size and protection requirements.

(e) Connections of separate grounding systems, properly bonded, per code and use requirements.

Specific Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS. Law Implemented 471.033 FS. History–New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-33.008,                       Amended__________.

 

61G15-33.010 Certification of Electrical Systems of Public Interest.

The Engineer of Record shall be required, as required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, to demonstrate compliance.

(1) Verifications from Electrical Engineering Documents warranted by codes and ordinances shall include when applicable:

(a) Energy efficiency and conservation tabulations, statements or calculations.

(b) Lighting levels included in the design that show intrusion, trespass, dark sky, safety or that show/preserve natural habitat tendencies.

(d) Light/noise/product specifications that indicate conformance with a community, county, or state standards, codes or ordinances.

Specific Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS. Law Implemented 471.03 FS. History–New_________.