14-88-026FORM 405 -10
Florida Code Compliance Checklist
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations
Residential Whole Building Performance Method
ADDRESS: 4301 SW 60TH STREET PERMIT #:
MIAMI, FL, 33155-
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY - See individual code sections for full details.
COMPONENT
SECTION
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENT(S)
CHECK
Air leakage
402.4
To be caulked, gasketed, weatherstripped or otherwise sealed.
Recessed lighting IC -rated as meeting ASTM E 283. Windows and
doors = 0.30 cfm /sq.ft. Testing or visual inspection required. Fireplaces:
gasketed doors & outdoor combustion air. Must complete envelope
leakage report or visually verify Table 402.4.2.
Thermostat &
403.1
At least one thermostat shall be provided for each separate heating and
controls
cooling system. Where forced -air furnace is primary system,
programmable thermostat is required. Heat pumps with supplemental
electric heat must prevent supplemental heat when compressor can
meet the load.
Ducts
403.2.2
All ducts, air handlers, filter boxes and building cavities which form the
primary air containment passageways for air distribution systems shall
be considered ducts or plenum chambers, shall be constructed and
sealed in accordance with Section 503.2.7.2 of this code.
403.3.3
Building framing cavities shall not be used as supply ducts.
Water heaters
403.4
Heat trap required for vertical pipe risers. Comply with efficiencies in
Table 403.4.3.2. Provide switch or clearly marked circuit breaker
(electric) or shutoff (gas). Circulating system pipes insulated to = R -2
+ accessible manual OFF switch.
Mechanical
403.5
Homes designed to operate at positive pressure or with mechanical
ventilation
ventilation systems shall not exceed the minimum ASHRAE 62 level.
No make -up air from attics, crawlspaces, garages or outdoors adjacent
to pools or spas.
Swimming Pools
403.9
Pool pumps and pool pump motors with a total horsepower (HP) of = 1
& Spas
HP shall have the capability of operating at two or more speeds. Spas
and heated pools must have vapor- retardant covers or a liquid cover or
other means proven to reduce heat loss except if 70% of heat from
site - recovered energy. Off /timer switch required. Gas heaters minimum
thermal efficiency =78% (82% after 4/16/13). Heat pump pool heaters
minimum COP= 4.0.
Cooling /heating
403.6
Sizing calculation performed & attached. Minimum efficiencies per
Tables 503.2.3. Equipment efficiency verification required. Special
equipment
occasion cooling or heating capacity requires separate system or
variable capacity system. Electric heat >10kW must be divided into two
or more stages.
Ceilings /knee walls
405.2.1
R -19 space permitting.
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