Proposed Modification to the Florida Building Code

Modification #: TBD

Name: Jeff Sonne

Address: Florida Solar Energy Center, 1679 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922

E-mail:

Phone: 321-638-1406

Fax: 321-638-1439

Code: Florida Building Code – Energy Conservation

Section #: Appendix B, Table B-1.1.2(1)

Text of Modification [additions underlined; deletions stricken]:

TABLE B-1.1.2(1) [rest of the table remains the same]

SPECIFICATIONS FOR TH ESTANDARD REFERENCE AND PROPOSED DESIGNS

BUILDING COMPONENT / STANDARD REFERENCE DESIGN / PROPOSED DESIGN
Thermostat / Type: Manual
Temperature setpoints
Cooling temperature setpoint = 780F
Heating temperature setpoint = 68oF / Type: Same as proposed
Temperature setpoints: same as the Standard Reference Design, except when programmable thermostats are used.
Programmable thermostat setpoints:
On weekdays cooling is 78oF from 3pm to 8:59am and 80oF from 9am to 2:59pm. On weekends, cooling is 78oF for 24 hours.
Heating is 68oF from 6am to 10:59pm and 66oF from 11 pm to 5:59 am seven days a week.

Fiscal Impact Statement [Provide documentation of the costs and benefits of the proposed modifications to the code for each of the following entities. Cost data should be accompanied by a list of assumptions and supporting documentation. Explain expected benefits.]:

A. Impact to local entity relative to enforcement of code:

None, as this mod only specifies appropriate programmable thermostat setbacks for performance code calculations.

B. Impact to building and property owners relative to cost of compliance with code:

None, as this mod only specifies appropriate programmable thermostat setbacks for performance code calculations.

C. Impact to industry relative to cost of compliance with code:

None, as this mod only specifies appropriate programmable thermostat setbacks for performance code calculations.

Rationale [Provide an explanation of why you would like this Proposed Modification to the Florida Building Code.]:

Conflicts within the updated code. When Florida’s baseline features were transferred to the FBC-EC, the design features for programmable thermostats contained in the EG USA computer program were not included in Table B-1.1.2(1). EG USA uses the indicated setback schedule to provide consistent credit for use of this device, which should be specified here to provide for consistency among code compliance software programs.

Please explain how the proposed modification meets the following requirements:

1.  Has a reasonable and substantial connection with the health, safety, and welfare of the general public:

Public is benefited since this modification specifies appropriate programmable thermostat setbacks for performance code calculations.

2.  Strengthens or improves the code, and provides equivalent or better products, methods, or systems of construction:

Specifying performance code thermostat setpoints improves the code since it will require all code calculation software to use the same, appropriate programmable thermostat setbacks.

3.  Does not discriminate against materials, products, methods, or systems of construction of demonstrated capabilities:

The proposed modification does not discriminate against materials, products, methods, or systems of construction; it just provides appropriate programmable thermostat setbacks for performance code calculations.

4.  Does not degrade the effectiveness of the code:

Specifying performance code thermostat setpoints improves the code since it will require all code calculation software to use the same, appropriate programmable thermostat setbacks.