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{ ' <br /> FOR(�1 R405-2014 ' <br /> lV�AI�DA,TQRY REC�UIR�l4111ENTS - (Continued) <br /> [� F?403.2.3 Sutiding Gavitles{Mandatory). BuIlding framing cavitiss shal!not be used as ducts or plenums. <br /> ❑ R403.3 Mechanlca(system piping insulation(Mandatory}. Mechanica!system piping capable of carrying fluids above 105°F(41°C) ' <br /> or below 55°F(13°C)shall be insulated to a minimum of R-3., <br /> R4d3.3.1 Protectian of piping tnsuiatlon. <br /> ❑ R4D3.4.1 Circulating hot water sysfems(Mandatory). Circu(afing hof water systems shatf be provided with an automatic or readily <br /> accessibie manua!switch thaf can turn a�f fhe hot-water circulating pump when the system is not in use. <br /> � R403.4.3 Heat traps(Mandatoryj. Storage water heaters not equipped with integrai fieat traps and having ve�tical pipe risers shal ave <br /> heat traps insta!{ed on bofh the in(ets and auttets.Extema(heat traps shaii consist of either a cammercia!!y available heat trap at a <br /> dawr�ward and upward bend of at least 3"/z inches{89 mm)in the hot water distribution line and cold water line located as close as possibie <br /> to the storage tank. � � <br /> � R403.4.4 Water heater efficiencies(Mandatoryj. <br /> � RA03.4.4.1 Storage wafer heater temperature cantrals <br /> s Rd03.d.4.1.1 Automafic controis. Service water heating sysiems shali be equipped wiih automatic kemperature confrols <br /> capable of adjustment from the lowest to the highest acceptable temperature settings for the intended use.The minimum <br /> temperature setting range shei(be from 100�F to 140'F(38°C to 60°Cj. <br /> . F2403.4.4.1.2 Shut down. A separate switch or a clearly marked circuit breaker shall be provided to permit the power supplied <br /> to electric service systems to be turned off.A separate valve shal!be pro�ided ta permit the energy supplied to the main burner{s} <br /> of combusison types af senrice wafec heatsng systems to be turned off. <br /> p R403.4.4.2 Water heating equipment. Water heating equipment insta!!ed in residentia!units shall meet the minimum e�ciencies of <br /> Table C444.2 in Chapter 4 of the Florida Building Code,Energy Conservation,Commercial Provisions,for the type of equipment insfalled. <br /> Equipment used to provide heating functions as part of a combination sysfem shall satisfy all stated requirements for the appropriate water <br /> heating categary. Solar water heaters shal!met the criteria Section ft403.4.4.2.1. <br /> , Rd03.d.d.2.1 Solar water heating systems.So1ar systems far damesiic hot water praduction are rated by!he annual salar energy <br /> factor of the system.The solar energy factor af a system shall be determined from the Florida Solar Energy Centet Dtrectory of <br /> Certified Solar Systems.Solar collectors shaii be fested in accordance with ISO Standard 98d&,Tes#Methods for Solar Collectors, <br /> and SRGG Standard TM-'t,Solar pomesfic Hot Water System and Gomponent Test Ptatacol,Co!lectors in installed solar water. <br /> heating systems should meet the following criteria: <br /> 1. 8e installed with a tilt angle between 10 degrees and 40 degrees of the horizontal;and <br /> 2. Be installed at an orientation within 45 degrees of frue south. <br /> p R403.5 Mechanical ventilation(PJiandatory). The building shall be provided with ventilafion fhaf inests the requirements of the <br /> Fiorida Bui(ding Code,Residentiat or Ftorida Building Cnde,Mechanical,as applicabie,or with other appraved means of ventitation. <br /> Outdoor air Intakes and exhausts sha!{have automatic or gravity dampers that close when the ventilation system is not operating. <br /> p R403.6 Neating and coaling equipment(Mandatory). The following sections are mandatory for coaling and heating equipment. <br /> � R403.B.1 Equipment sizing. Heating and cooling equipment shait be sized in accordance with ACCA Manual S based on fhe <br /> equipment loads caicutated in accordance with ACCA fUlanua!J or ather approved heafing and coo(ing calculation methodalagies, <br /> based on building loads for ihe directional orientation of the building.7he manufacturer and model number of the outdoor and <br /> indoor units(if split system)shall be submitted a�ong with the sensible and total cooting capaeities at the design conditians <br /> described in Sectian R�02.1.This cade does not a31aw designer safety factors,pravisions far future expansion or other factors <br /> which affect equipment sizing.System sizing calculations shall not include loads created by local intermittent mechanical ventilation <br /> such as standard kitchen and bathroom exhaust systems. <br /> � R403.6.1.t Cooling equipmenf capacify. Cooling only equipment sha1l be setected so that its total capacity is nat less fhan the <br /> calculated totai toad,but nat more than 9.15 times greater than the tota!foad calculated according zo the procedure selected In <br /> Sectfon 403.6,or the closest available size provided by the manufacturer's product lines.The corresponding latent capacity of the <br /> equipment shall not be Iess than the calculated Iatent load. <br /> 9I7/2017 7:&1 Atvi EnergyGaugeO USR-FlaRes2014 -Section R405.4.9 Cam Page 2 of 3 <br />