26163633, 61G20-1.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 26163633

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Division:

Florida Building Commission

Chapter:

FLORIDA BUILDING CODE ADOPTED

Overview

RULE:

61G20-1.001

Florida Building Code Adopted

PURPOSE:

The Florida Building Code contains within it minimum energy efficiency standards for various heating, ventilation, and air conditioning products. Certain energy efficiency standards for these products are promulgated at the federal level by the Department of Energy. On January 1, 2023, new federal energy efficiency standards for some regulated products will go into effect, and the Florida Building Code must be updated in order to conform with the new standards. Additionally, House Bill 423 (2022) and Senate Bill 1140 (2022) made changes to provisions which are included in the Florida Building Code, and the Commission has approved amendments which will incorporate these changes into the Code.

SUMMARY:

The proposed amendments will update the Code to be consistent with federally-mandated minimum energy efficiency standards for certain air conditioning equipment, and will reflect statutory changes to permit application and review processes.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

553.73(1), 553.73(2), 553.73(7), 553.73(8), 553.76(1), 553.77(1), 553.901 FS.

LAW:

553.72, 553.73(2), 553.73(3), 553.73(7), 553.73(8), 553.73(9), 553.901 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/17/2022 Vol. 48/160

COMMENTS:

From 8/17/2022 To 9/7/2022 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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