NOTICE: This course may be taken to fulfill the 1 hour 2023 FBC Advanced Florida Building Code course requirement for engineers who practice engineering that is related to building design or systems. This course covers the most significant changes in the 2023 Florida Building Code 8th Edition Mechanical Addition and may be taken by engineers who practice mechanical engineering or any other engineering field. This course must be completed prior to submitting signed and sealed engineering documents to building departments.
After completing this course email a copy of your certificate of completion to wanderson@fbpe.org.
Course Title:
2023 Advanced Building Code - Mechanical - Significant Code Changes - Internet
Course #1147.0.
Course Description:
This is an advanced code course intended to fulfill the 1-hour Advanced Florida Building Code course requirement for engineers who practice engineering that is related to building design or systems. This course covers the most significant changes in the 2023 Florida Building Code, Mechanical and is designed for mechanical engineers. The deadline to complete this course in Florida is December 31st, 2024.
Learning Objectives:
The objective of this course is to review the significant code changes in the 8th Edition update to the 2023 Florida Building Code, Mechanical as compared to the 7th Edition 2020 Florida Building Code, Mechanical.
Code Edition:
2023 Florida Building Code (8th edition) - Mechanical
Outline:
1. Objective
2. Introduction
3. Definitions
Chapter 2
4. General Regulations
Chapter 3
5. Ventilation
Chapter 4
6. Exhaust Systems
Chapter 5
7. Duct Systems
Chapter 6
8. Chimneys and Vents
Chapter 8
9. Specific Appliances, Fireplaces, and
Solid Fuel-Burning Equipment
Chapter 9
10. Boilers, Water Heaters and Pressure Vessels
11. Refrigeration
Chapter 11
12. Hydronic Piping
Chapter 12
13. Fuel Oil Piping and Storage
Chapter 13
14. Solar Systems
Chapter 14
15. Referenced Standards
Chapter 15
16. Conclusion
Method of Evaluation:
Participants will complete a short quiz to determine if they have understood and retained the information presented.