POOL EFFICIENCY SUBCOMMITTEE TO THE ENERGY CODE WORKGROUP
AUGUST
12, 2009—MEETING II
RECOMMENDATIONS EVALUATION WORKSHEET
This list of options is a
preliminary list and is not meant to be an exhaustive or all inclusive list.
The options were provided by members. During the meeting(s) members will be
asked to propose any additional option(s) they would like the Subcommittee to
evaluate, and to develop and rank options, and following discussions and refinements,
may be asked to do additional rankings of the options if requested by a
Subcommittee member. Members should be prepared to offer specific refinements
to address their reservations. The following scale will be utilized for the
ranking exercises:
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Acceptability Ranking Scale |
4 = acceptable, I agree |
3 = acceptable, I agree with minor reservations |
2 = not acceptable, I don’t agree unless major reservations addressed |
1 = not acceptable |
SUBCOMMITTEE’S OPTIONS EVALUATION PROCESS OVERVIEW
For
each key topical issue area the following format will be used:
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Research/data
presentation(s) will be given (if any on the topic),
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Questions and
answers on the presentation(s),
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General
discussion with Subcommittee members on the topic/issue,
*
Identification
of new options (if any),
*
Refinements
proposed to existing options (to enhance option’s acceptability, if possible),
*
Acceptability
ranking of options (new, those with some level of support from previous
meeting(s), and those a Subcommittee member proposes to be re-evaluated),
*
Additional
data/research needs identified, as needed.
During Subcommittee Meetings:
For each of the key
topical issue areas, members will be asked to review existing options and
invited to propose additional options for Subcommittee consideration. The
worksheet is organized, by key topical issue areas with relevant options for
each, to address key issues regarding proposed pool efficiency code amendments
for the 2010 Florida Building Code. A preliminary list of options was drafted,
and the Subcommittee may add any additional options they deem appropriate. When
available, staff will provide relevant information from data collections,
research studies, and other pertinent sources. Members should request any
information they feel necessary for evaluating an issue, option or range of
options. Once ranked by the Subcommittee, options will be listed within
relevant key topical issue areas, in descending order of initial support as
indicated by the initial acceptability ranking. Options with 75% or greater
number of 4’s and 3’s in proportion to 2’s and 1’s shall be considered
consensus draft recommendations.
The Worksheet is organized as follows: pool pump
standards; pool plumbing system design; performance
and prescriptive compliance paths for pools; and,
credits for alternative energy sources for pool heating,
lighting and pumping.
The Energy Act of 2008 (HB 7135) directs
adoption of pool pump efficiencies in the 2010 FBC. During discussions with the
1. POOL PUMP STANDARDS
2. POOL PLUMBING SYSTEM DESIGN
3. PERFORMANCE/PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE PATHS FOR
POOLS
Require dual/multi speed
pumps.
4. ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES CREDITS FOR POOL
HEATING/LIGHTING/PUMPING
5. RESEARCH INITIATIVES
Pump efficiency vs. motor
efficiency.
6. OTHER
Require compliance with efficiency standards for
pools in existing buildings for level 3 alterations.
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4=acceptable |
3= minor reservations |
2=major reservations |
1= not acceptable |
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Initial
Ranking 8/12/09 |
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Member’s Comments and Reservations (August 12,
2009):