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Original Request

  • Request ID: 8505
  • Requested By: Mark Blissett
  • Requester E-Mail: markb@mtlfab.com
  • Code Version: 2021
  • Code: MECHANIC
  • Code Description:
  • Chapter:
  • Section: 607.3.1
  • Topic: Dynamic ceiling radiation dampers
  • Question: The Florida State Building Code and the Florida State Mechanical Code require dynamic ceiling radiation dampers. Do you believe that an HVAC air distribution system design that incorporates a static ceiling radiation damper and a fire-stat is "less than equivalent" to an HVAC air distribution system design that incorporates a dynamic ceiling radiation damper and a fire-stat?
  • Comment: None

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Input Received:

The code is clear in what is required.
Pedro Quintela on 01/25/2021 at 3:51 PM
Agree, It is not a difference of which is less than. The code allow either in set conditions.
Linda Patrick on 01/25/2021 at 4:23 PM

Answer:

The code is clear in what is required.
On 01/27/2021 at 7:27 PM

Commentary:

It is not a difference of which is less than. The code allows either in set conditions.

Comments on Draft:

Looks good
Linda Patrick on 01/27/2021 at 7:41 PM
I agree.
Joseph Belcher on 01/27/2021 at 8:23 PM
I agree
Pedro Quintela on 01/27/2021 at 8:35 PM
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