Section 61G15-34.008 - Design of Mechanical Machines and Motion Systems(1) Mechanical Machines and Motion Systems include any and all mechanical systems, devices, machines and equipment used by the public for conveyance, amusement, transportation, or facilitation of any process. These systems include elevators, escalators, moveable walkways, amusement park rides, etc. Items to be included in the design and analysis of these systems are, as applicable to the particular project: load characteristics and capacities; accessibility requirements for persons with disabilities; system type and characteristics; instrumentation and control; operating dynamics requirements; structural requirements; and installation requirements.(2) The Mechanical Machines and Motion System(s) shall be based on and shall reference the Florida Building Code, the Florida Fire Prevention Code, any other applicable standards (such as ASHRAE, NFPA, ASME, ANSI, etc.); or if no other such standards are available on alternative engineering sources and good engineering practice.(3) Mechanical Engineering Documents pertinent to Mechanical Machines and Motion 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 schedule for each piece of mechanical equipment. All equipment must include the following information:1. Elevator or conveyor type.2. Electrical requirements based on voltage and phase.3. Hydraulic requirements.4. Motor sizes and quantities.6. System weight loading requirements.(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) System schematic diagrams with sizes and fluid flow quantities.(e) System piping or ductwork layout, sizing, and insulation.(f) Specific system design requirements to allow for independent project review.(g) Instrumentation and Control System 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 Mechanical Machines and Motion Systems shall be specified.(j) A list, description, or details of through-penetration firestop systems as applicable.(k) Coordination with life safety means of egress requirements in NFPA 101.(4) No later than December 31, 2024, 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.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 61G15-34.008
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.New 11-16-94, Amended 4-25-21.