61G15-33.001 General Responsibility.
61G15-33.002 Definitions.
61G15-33.003 Design of Power Systems.
61G15-33.004 Design of Lighting Systems.
61G15-33.005 Design of Communications Systems.
61G15-33.006 Design of Alarm Systems.
61G15-33.007 Design of Lightning Protection Systems.
61G15-33.008 Design of Grounding Systems.
61G15-33.009 Design of Instrumentation and Control Systems.

61G15-33.001 General Responsibility.
Electrical Engineering documents shall be prepared in accordance with applicable technology and with the
requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. The documents shall identify the Engineer of record for the electrical
systems project. Electrical Engineering documents shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of the
applicable codes and standards as defined herein. The engineer of record is responsible for determining the
applicability of appropriate codes and standards to a given project. In the event the codes and standards fail to cover or
address a specific requirement or situation, alternative research, test results, engineering data, and engineering
calculations shall be utilized. New technology may be utilized when said technology has been demonstrated to provide
equivalent or improved performance. Construction documents shall indicate the nature and character of the electrical
work and shall describe, label and define the required electrical systems components, processes, equipment and
material and its structural utility support systems. Both the engineer of record for the electrical system and the
delegated engineer, if utilized, shall comply with the requirements of the general responsibility rules, 61G15-30,
F.A.C., and with the requirements of the more specific rules contained herein.
Specific Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS.
Law Implemented 471.033 FS.
History--New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-33.001.

61G15-33.002 Definitions.
(1) Engineer of Record for the Electrical Systems. The Florida Registered Professional Engineer who develops the
electrical system design criteria or performs the analysis and is responsible for the preparation of the electrical
documents for the project.
(2) Electrical Component. An individual electrical device to be part of an electrical system.
(3) Electrical. Any device or mechanism that operates due to the action of electricity.
(4) Electrical System. Any system, assembly of electrical components, materials, utilities, equipment, work system,
machines, products or devices which require electrical energy in order to perform its intended function.
(5) Electrical Engineering Documents. The electrical drawings, specifications, reports and other documents setting
forth the overall design and requirements for the construction, alteration, modernization, repair, demolition,
arrangement, and/or use of the electrical system, or analysis or recommendations, as prepared by the Engineer of
Record for the Electrical System.
(6) Electrical Submittals. Submittals, catalog information on standard products, or drawings prepared solely to serve as
a guide for fabrication and installation and requiring no engineering input. These submittals do not require the seal of a
Florida registered engineer.
(7) Codes and Standards. Those nationally recognized Codes and Standards adopted directly or by reference in Part II,
Chapter 553, Florida Statutes. Applicable codes and standards also include those published by the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA), the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), the Illuminating
Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), as well as those promulgated by the state fire marshal and other state
and local authorities having jurisdiction.
Specific Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS.
Law Implemented 471.033 FS.
History--New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-33.002.

61G15-33.003 Design of Power Systems.
(1) Power systems convey or distribute electrical energy. Items to be included in the design and analysis of these
systems are: steady state and transient loads, short circuit protection (design and analysis), load flow, voltage drop,
harmonics, and protective device coordination.
(2) Electrical engineering documents applicable to power systems shall at a minimum indicate the following:
(a) System Riser Diagram
(b) Conductor Ampacities (sizes) and insulation type
(c) Protection devices and interrupting capability
(d) Main and distribution panelboard locations and sizes
(e) Circuitry of all outlets and devices
(f) Short circuit analysis
(g) Load computations
(h) Electrical legend
(i) Grounding and bonding
(j) Instrumentation control
Specific Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS.
Law Implemented 471.033 FS.
History--New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-33.003.

61G15-33.004 Design of Lighting Systems.
(1) Lighting systems convert electrical energy into light. Items to be included in the lighting design and analysis are:
Average illuminance, Equivalent spherical illuminance, Uniformity ratios, Visual comfort probability, special purpose
lighting, and the requirements of the Florida Energy Efficiency Code, part IX, Chapter 553, Florida Statutes.
(2) Electrical engineering documents for lighting systems shall, at a minimum, indicate the following:
(a) Lighting fixture performance specifications and arrangements
(b) Emergency Lighting
(c) Exit Lighting
(d) Lighting Control and circuiting
Specific Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS.
Law Implemented 471.033 FS.
History--New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-33.004.

61G15-33.005 Design of Communications Systems.
(1) Communications systems are utilized to convey messages or data. Items to be included in the design or analysis of
these systems are: Human factors engineering, cabling requirements, installation requirements, performance
requirements, backup power requirements, the interrelationship of the various systems, and applicable regulatory
requirements.
(2) Electrical engineering documents for communications systems shall, at a minimum, indicate the following:
(a) System riser diagram
(b) Equipment legend
(c) Conductor type and installation requirements
(d) Device type and locations
(e) Backup power sources where applicable
Specific Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS.
Law Implemented 471.033 FS.
History--New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-33.005.

61G15-33.006 Design of Alarm Systems.
(1) Alarm systems are used to monitor and alarm a fire or other emergency condition. Items to be included in the design
or analysis of these systems are: structure alarm requirements, location and audibility, types of alarms and initiation
devices, notification requirements, installation requirements, backup power requirements, applicable regulatory
requirements, and the provisions of rule 61G15-32.007, F.A.C.
(2) Design documents for alarm systems shall, at a minimum, indicate the following:
(a) System riser diagram
(b) Device types and locations
(c) Type of conductors and installation requirements including rating identification and listing requirements
(d) Notification requirements
(e) Backup power requirements
(f) Where applicable, backup power sources and inter-ties to other systems/components
Specific Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS.
Law Implemented 471.033 FS.
History--New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-33.006.

61G15-33.007 Design of Lightning Protection Systems.
(1) Lightning Protection Systems are passive systems used to protect building and structures from damage caused by
lightning and static discharges. Items to be considered in the design or analysis of this system include the requirements
of NFPA-78.
(2) Electrical engineering documents for lightning protection systems shall indicate:
(a) Air terminals height and spacing
(b) Arrangement of Main and Down conductors
(c) Grounding points and spacing
(d) Legend
(e) Testing requirements of grounds
Specific Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS.
Law Implemented 471.033 FS.
History--New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-33.007.

61G15-33.008 Design of Grounding Systems.
(1) Grounding Systems are passive systems used to establish an electrical potential reference point in an electrical
system for the proper dissipation of energy in case of abnormal or transient conditions.
(2) Design documents for grounding systems shall indicate at a minimum the following:
(a) type and location of grounding electrodes
(b) bonding requirements
(c) testing requirements
(d) conductor material type, size and protection requirements
(e) separate grounding systems, properly bonded, per code and use requirements
Specific Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS.
Law Implemented 471.033 FS.
History--New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-33.008.

61G15-33.009 Design of Instrumentation and Control Systems.
(1) Instrumentation and control systems are used to automate processes. Items to be included in the design and analysis
of these systems are: reliability of control of critical processes, safety of personnel, and suitability of instruments and
control devices in the environment in which they are installed.
(2) Electrical engineering documents for instrumentation and control systems shall indicate, at a minimum, the
following:
(a) A description of the control system functions, or a functional diagram
(b) Specifications of control instruments and their location
(c) Type of conductors and cables, and requirements for their installation
Specific Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS.
Law Implemented 471.033 FS.
History--New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-33.009.