Proposed Modification to
the
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 |
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
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