Section 61G15-34.004 - Design of Process and Fluid Flow Systems(1) Process and Fluid Flow Systems include those systems that move fluids either by pumps, fans, or gravity as part of an industrial, commercial, or cogeneration process. Items to be included in the design and analysis of these systems are, as applicable to the particular project: load characteristics and capacities; process type; fluid type and characteristics; distribution of fluids; pressure drop; instrumentation and control; performance requirements; and installation requirements.(2) The Process and Fluid Flow System(s) shall be based on and shall reference the Florida Fire Prevention Code, any other applicable standards (such as ASHRAE, NFPA, ASME, ASSE, ANSI, etc.); the Florida Building Code (where applicable); or if no other such standards are available on alternative engineering sources and good engineering practice.(3) Mechanical Engineering Documents pertaining to Process and Fluid Flow Systems must include the following information, if applicable to the particular project: (a) Demonstrate and provide adequate information for the AHJ to determine compliance with codes and ordinances. These may include test methods and results; or data and tabulations that are results of the design.(b) Equipment selection schedule for each piece of mechanical equipment. All equipment must include the following information, if applicable to the particular equipment:1. Equipment efficiencies.2. Electrical requirements based on voltage and phase.4. Motor sizes and quantities.5. Fluid flow and pressure head quantities.6. Tank capacities for storage.(c) Floor plans; site plans; and building and mechanical system sections or elevations as appropriate to provide the minimum system requirements expected to be installed by the contractor.(d) Process schematic flow diagrams with pipe sizes and fluid flow quantities.(e) System piping or ductwork layout, sizing, and insulation requirements.(f) Specific system design requirements to allow for independent project review.(g) Instrumentation and Control Systems requirements, unless included on either Electrical or on Instrumentation and Control plans, to ensure intentional operation of the system.(h) Required fire protection systems and devices.(i) Materials for all Process and Fluid Flow Systems shall be specified.(j) All data needed to complete the calculations for compliance with Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation as applicable, unless the process or environment justifies an exemption by engineering design.(k) A list, description, or details of through-penetration firestop systems as applicable.(l) System commissioning requirements for demonstrating compliance with the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation.(4) No later than December 31, 2026, the Board shall review and consider amendment, modification, or repeal of this rule if review determines this rule creates barriers to entry for private business competition, is duplicative, outdated, obsolete, overly burdensome, or imposes excessive costs. Failure by the Board to act in accordance with this provision will result in the expiration of this rule on December 31, 2026.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 61G15-34.004
Rulemaking Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS. Law Implemented 471.033 FS.
New 11-16-94, Amended by Florida Register Volume 47, Number 071, April 13, 2021 effective 4/25/2021, Amended by Florida Register Volume 47, Number 218, November 9, 2021 effective 11/24/2021.New 11-16-94, Amended 4-25-21, 11-24-21.