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Friday, July 20, 2012

Manual J Load calculations

The new Florida building code which became enforceable March 15, 2012 is as follow....

101.4.7.1.2 Replacement equipment sizing (MANDATORY)
An AC contractor or licensed Florida PE shall submit a nationally recognized method based sizing calculation to the code official at the time of permit application for total replacement of the condensing and evaporator components of HVAC systems in accordance with Florida law and the provisions of Section 403.6.1 or Section S03.2.1, as applicable. 

http://sumtercountyfl.gov/index.aspx?nid=126 

http://www.cityofbonitaspringscd.org/ 


In order to pass inspection, a air conditioning or heating load calculation must be posted to the air handler when replacing a residential system.  A new requirement also states a manual D calculation for duct replacing to be submitted in order to pass inspection.


For information on code requirements or load calculations for either residential or commercial please contact us toll free @ (855) 562-3225



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