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 61G15-33.006 - Design of Alarm, Control, and Signaling Systems

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 61G15-33.006

Current through Reg. 50, No. 249, December 24, 2024

(1) Alarm, control, and signaling systems include motor control systems, emergency alarm circuits, activation of life safety system controls and remote signaling of emergency conditions (See Rule 61G15-32.008, F.A.C., for Fire Alarm Systems), surveillance and access control systems, temperature control, and systems related to energy conservation and facility management systems. Items to be considered in the design or analysis of alarm, control, and signaling systems include: cabling requirements; installation requirements; performance requirements; and interoperability. The design documents shall be based on standards set forth in NFPA 72, the Florida Building Code, the Florida Fire Prevention Code, or as required by the local authority having jurisdiction. The Florida Building Code and the Florida Fire Prevention Code are incorporated by reference in Rule 61G15-18.011, F.A.C.

(2) The Electrical Engineering Documents for alarm, control, and signaling systems must include the following information, if applicable to the particular project:

(a) Description of the control system functions, or a functional diagram.

(b) Equipment legend.

(c) System riser diagram.

(d) Cabling and conductor types and requirements.

(e) Installation, identification and testing requirements.

(f) Back-up power.

(g) Location and characteristics of surge protective devices, if included in the engineering design.

(h) Details and requirements indicated by Rule 61G15-32.008, F.A.C.

(i) Complete requirements for operations and maintenance procedures, manuals, system documentation, and instruction of Owner's operating personnel, as needed to operate the systems as intended over time.

Rulemaking Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS. Law Implemented 471.033 FS.

New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-33.006, Amended 11-13-08, 12-4-17.

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