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Interpretation #7662
Original Request
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Date:
October 16, 2015
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Requested By:
Tony Sadolf
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Requester E-Mail:
trex600450@live.com
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Code Version:
2014
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Code:
MECHANIC
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Code Description:
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Chapter:
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Section:
301.15
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Topic:
Mechanical wind load
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Question:
Is it the intent of code section 301.15, that all cities & counties under the FBC are to require an equipment wind load certification on all exterior mechanical equipment, such as condensers, package unit, fans, and pool heaters ?
Yes, FBC-R M1401.4 covers this for residential and FBC-M
301.15 covers wind resistance for other applications.
Whether or not a jurisdiction requires a permit, the
contractor must provide properly rated and installed
equipment in accordance with Code requirements.
While the request does not specifically address commercial
or single family residential construction, the FBC-R does
not have language identical to the FBC-M. When considering
the mechanical provisions of the FBC-R, Section M1301.1
states: "Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern
the installation of mechanical systems not specifically
covered in other chapters applicable to mechanical systems.
Installations of mechanical appliances, equipment and
systems not addressed by this code shall comply with the
applicable provisions of the Florida Building Code,
Mechanical and the Florida Building Code, Fuel Gas." This
section could invoke the requirements of FBC-M 301.15.
This question may have been generated due to section
M1307.2.1 from the 2010 edition not being included in the
2014 edition. FBC-R 2010, M1307.2.1 Wind resistance.
Mechanical equipment, appliances and supports that are
exposed to wind shall be designed and installed to resist
the wind pressures on the equipment and the supports as
determined in accordance with the Florida Building Code,
Building.
As stated in the response, the removal of this section did
not remove wind load requirements.
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