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 504.2

MINIMUM PERFORMANCE OF WATER-HEATING EQUIPMENT

 

Electric table top water heaters

≤ 12 kW

Resistance = 20 gal

0.93 - 0.00132V EF

DOE 10 CFR Part 430

 

 

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.]:

 

Equivalency of standards. When updating Table 504.2 to ASHRAE 90.1-2010, a typographical error was made which should be corrected..

 

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 corrects a typographical error.  No other impacts

 

 

2.    Strengthens or improves the code, and provides equivalent or better products, methods, or systems of construction: The proposed change only corrects a typographical error.  No other impacts

 

3.    Does not discriminate against materials, products, methods, or systems of construction of demonstrated capabilities: The proposed change only corrects a typographical error.  No other impacts

 

 

4.    Does not degrade the effectiveness of the code: The proposed change only corrects a typographical error.  No other impacts

 

5.    The provisions contained in the proposed amendment are addressed in the applicable international code. The proposed change only corrects a typographical error.  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 corrects a typographical error.  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 corrects a typographical error.  No other impacts