(1) Alarm, control, and signaling systems include motor control systems, emergency alarm circuits, activation of life safety system controls and remote signaling of emergency conditions (See Fl. Admin. Code R. 61G15-32.008, for Fire Alarm Systems), surveillance and access control systems, temperature control, and systems related to energy conservation and facility management systems. Items to be considered in the design or analysis of alarm, control, and signaling systems include: cabling requirements; installation requirements; performance requirements; and interoperability. The design documents shall be based on standards set forth in NFPA 72, the Florida Building Code, the Florida Fire Prevention Code, or as required by the local authority having jurisdiction. The Florida Building Code and the Florida Fire Prevention Code are incorporated by reference in Fl. Admin. Code R. 61G15-18.011

Terms Used In Florida Regulations 61G15-33.006

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
    (2) The Electrical Engineering Documents for alarm, control, and signaling systems must include the following information, if applicable to the particular project:
    (a) Description of the control system functions, or a functional diagram.
    (b) Equipment legend.
    (c) System riser diagram.
    (d) Cabling and conductor types and requirements.
    (e) Installation, identification and testing requirements.
    (f) Back-up power.
    (g) Location and characteristics of surge protective devices, if included in the engineering design.
    (h) Details and requirements indicated by Fl. Admin. Code R. 61G15-32.008
    (i) Complete requirements for operations and maintenance procedures, manuals, system documentation, and instruction of Owner’s operating personnel, as needed to operate the systems as intended over time.
Rulemaking Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 471.033. History-New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-33.006, Amended 11-13-08, 12-4-17.