HomeMy WebLinkAbout boafdiscussion RE Air Conditioning below BFEWhat zone is it in Bob?
Mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment is not allowed below the BFE with few exceptions. Only permitted uses below the BFE for new construction are parking storage and access.
Mechanical equipment that might service these areas from above must, itself be located above the BFE. Walls located below the BFE must also be constructed of flood resistant materials(insulation?).
That’s new construction, Non substantial improvement is another story.
Jack Fahey CFM/ Floodplain Development Review Specialist
City of Fort Lauderdale| Building Services Division
700 NW 19th Avenue | Fort Lauderdale FL 33311
P: (954) 828-6028 E:JFahey@fortlauderdale.gov
<http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/departments/sustainable-development>
From: boafdiscussion@boaf.simplelists.com [mailto:boafdiscussion@boaf.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Robert Koning
Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2017 11:42 AM
To: boafdiscussion@boaf.simplelists.com
Subject: [boafdiscussion] Air Conditioning below BFE
Group, is there any exception to air-conditioning below the BFE. The walls were enclosed (AE Zone) insulated and drywalled, but not included in the energy calculations. The A/C unit
was added afterward by change order of the builder – post c/o.
There is an argument made that no calculations are needed since it is not living space (but we know it will be) and therefore exempt from those calculations. It’s a separate 3 ton unit.
I’m not sure…..
Cordially,
R.J.Koning - Director
Contractors Institute
rjkoning@contractorsinstitute.com <mailto:rjkoning@contractorsinstitute.com>
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Hudson, Fl 34667
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