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?
Answer:
The code is clear in what is required.
Commentary:
It is not a difference of which is less than. The code allows either in set conditions.