Florida Administrative Code
61 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
61G15 - Board of Professional Engineers
Chapter 61G15-33 - RESPONSIBILITY RULES OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS CONCERNING THE DESIGN OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Section 61G15-33.003 - Design of Power Systems
Current through Reg. 50, No. 249, December 24, 2024
(1) Power systems convey or distribute electrical energy. Items to be considered in the design and analysis of power systems are, as applicable to the particular project: steady state and transient load characteristics, short circuit availability, arc flash potential, load flow, voltage drop, effects of harmonics, power factor, and protective device coordination.
(2) For Engineering Documents pertaining to Electrical Systems exempted by the threshold requirements for mandatory use of professional engineering services established by Section 471.003(2)(h), F.S., the Engineer of Record shall determine the level of detail shown on plans for an Electrical system. All such plans shall include a disclaimer stating the Electrical systems are exempt from professional engineering services and shall provide a clear understanding of the minimum system requirements expected to be installed by the contractor and permitted by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). In the event the Engineer of Record provides more information and direction than its minimally required, he or she shall be held responsible for the technical accuracy of the work in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and sound engineering principles.
(3) Electrical Engineering Documents for power systems that exceed the threshold requirements for mandatory use of professional engineering services must include the following information, if applicable to the particular project:
(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of this rule if review determines this rule creates barriers to entry for private business competition, is duplicative, outdated, obsolete, overly burdensome, or imposes excessive costs.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.
Rulemaking Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS. Law Implemented 471.033 FS.
New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-33.003, Amended 11-13-08, 12-4-17, 11-15-21.