Florida General Contractor Mechanical and Electrical Systems Flashcards
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Under the Florida Building Code, what is the minimum clearance required in front of an electrical panel (switchboard or panelboard)?
Answer: 36 inches
The NEC (adopted in Florida) requires a minimum 36-inch working clearance in front of electrical panels and switchboards for safe access.
What does 'SEER' measure in a Florida HVAC system?
Answer: Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio — a measure of cooling efficiency over a season
SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) measures an air conditioner's cooling output over a typical cooling season divided by the electrical energy it consumes.
In Florida, what type of pipe material is typically prohibited for use as supply water piping in residential construction due to historical failure issues?
Answer: Polybutylene (PB)
Polybutylene (PB) pipe was banned from new construction due to widespread failures caused by reaction to oxidants in public water supplies.
Which Florida trade license is required to perform air conditioning work on systems with more than 25 tons of cooling capacity?
Answer: Class A Air Conditioning Contractor license
A Class A Air Conditioning Contractor license in Florida is required for unlimited tonnage, including systems over 25 tons of cooling capacity.
What is the minimum slope (grade) for a horizontal drain pipe in a Florida plumbing system for pipes 3 inches or less in diameter?
Answer: 1/4 inch per foot
The Florida Plumbing Code requires horizontal drain pipes 3 inches or less in diameter to slope at a minimum of 1/4 inch per foot toward the drain.
Under the Florida Building Code, what is required when an air handler unit is installed in an attic space to prevent water damage from condensate overflow?
Answer: A secondary drain pan with a separate drain line or overflow switch
Florida requires a secondary drain pan with a separate condensate drain line or an overflow safety switch when air handlers are installed in attic spaces.