61G15-33.003 Design of Power Systems.
(1) Power systems convey or distribute electrical energy. Items to be included in the design and analysis of these systems are:
steady state and transient loads, short circuit protection (design and analysis), load flow, voltage drop, harmonics, and protective
device coordination.
(2) Electrical engineering documents applicable to power systems shall at a minimum indicate the following:
(a) System Riser Diagram.
(b) Conductor Ampacities (sizes) and insulation type.
(c) Protection devices and interrupting capability.
(d) Main and distribution panelboard locations and sizes.
(e) Circuitry of all outlets and devices.
(f) Short circuit analysis.
(g) Load computations.
(h) Electrical legend.
(i) Grounding and bonding.
(j) Instrumentation control.
Specific Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS. Law Implemented 471.033 FS. History?New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-33.003.
61G15-33.004 Design of Lighting Systems.
(1) Lighting systems convert electrical energy into light. Items to be included in the lighting design and analysis are: Average
illuminance, Equivalent spherical illuminance, Uniformity rations, Visual comfort probability, special purpose lighting, and the
requirements of the Florida Energy Efficiency Code, part IX, Chapter 553, Florida Statutes.
(2) Electrical engineering documents for lighting systems shall, at a minimum, indicate the following:
(a) Lighting fixture performance specifications and arrangements.
(b) Emergency Lighting.
(c) Exit Lighting.
(d) Lighting Control and circuiting.
Specific Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS. Law Implemented 471.033 FS. History?New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-33.004.
61G15-33.005 Design of Communications Systems.
(1) Communications systems are utilized to convey messages or data. Items to be included in the design or analysis of these
systems are: Human factors engineering, cabling requirements, installation requirements, performance requirements, backup power
requirements, the interrelationship of the various systems, and applicable regulatory requirements.
(2) Electrical engineering documents for communications systems shall, at a minimum, indicate the following:
(a) System riser diagram.
(b) Equipment legend.
(c) Conductor type and installation requirements.
(d) Device type and locations.
(e) Backup power sources where applicable.
Specific Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS. Law Implemented 471.033 FS. History?New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-33.005.
61G15-33.006 Design of Alarm Systems.
(1) Alarm systems are used to monitor and alarm a fire or other emergency condition. Items to be included in the design or
analysis of these systems are: structure alarm requirements, location and audibility, types of alarms and initiation devices,
notification requirements, installation requirements, backup power requirements, applicable regulatory requirements, and the
provisions of Rule 61G15-32.007, F.A.C.
(2) Design documents for alarm systems shall, at a minimum, indicate the following:
(a) System riser diagram.
(b) Device types and locations.
(c) Type of conductors and installation requirements including rating identification and listing requirements.
(d) Notification requirements.
(e) Backup power requirements.
(f) Where applicable, backup power sources and inter-ties to other systems/components.
Specific Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS. Law Implemented 471.033 FS. History?New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-33.006
61G15-33.007 Design of Lightning Protection Systems.
(1) Lightning Protection Systems are passive systems used to protect building and structures from damage caused by lightning
and static discharges. Items to be considered in the design or analysis of this system include the requirements of NFPA-78.
(2) Electrical engineering documents for lightning protection systems shall indicate:
(a) Air terminals height and spacing.
(b) Arrangement of Main and Down conductors.
(c) Grounding points and spacing.
(d) Legend.
(e) Testing requirements of grounds.
Specific Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS. Law Implemented 471.033 FS. History?New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-33.007.
61G15-33.008 Design of Grounding Systems.
(1) Grounding Systems are passive systems used to establish an electrical potential reference point in an electrical system for
the proper dissipation of energy in case of abnormal or transient conditions.
(2) Design documents for grounding systems shall indicate at a minimum the following:
(a) type and location of grounding electrodes.
(b) bonding requirements.
(c) testing requirements.
(d) conductor material type, size and protection requirements.
(e) separate grounding systems, properly bonded, per code and use requirements.
Specific Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS. Law Implemented 471.033 FS. History?New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-33.008.
61G15-33.009 Design of Instrumentation and Control Systems.
(1) Instrumentation and control systems are used to automate processes. Items to be included in the design and analysis of these
systems are: reliability of control of critical processes, safety of personnel, and suitability of instruments and control devices in the
environment in which they are installed.
(2) Electrical engineering documents for instrumentation and control systems shall indicate, at a minimum, the following:
(a) A description of the control system functions, or a functional diagram.
(b) Specifications of control instruments and their location.
(c) Type of conductors and cables, and requirements for their installation.
Specific Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS. Law Implemented 471.033 FS. History?New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-33.009.
