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Currently working with a team on a multifamily project in South Florida that has concrete steel reinforced balconies with post aluminum railings. Correct me if I am wrong but the two most common ways for installing balcony railings are: 1. Form and Pour the slab then core drill 4" hole for...

Where were all you guys in April? lol As of now, we have designed a AV flow provided with a flow dam. According to the company and the minimum requirements of the meter, it should work. If anyone wants additional information, feel free to reach out to me. Thanks for the replies. One More Designs

Working on a Nutraceutical Facility that was previously existing, but with new owners, comes new rules. Our scope is to modify the existing infrastructure to comply with current environmental code regulations. A reviewer is requiring a flow meter for the existing plumbing system. Due to...

Thanks for all your responses. I get the gist here.

According to the text above, the code denotes that a person shall not offer consideration to secure work. In no way, in this particular case, would the work be 'secured' as the consideration depends on if the job is acquired. Basically a referral fee would be only be provided to contractor in...

Good day fellow Engineers. I have a question regarding finders fees or referral fees being paid to a contractor. Can an engineer legally pay a contractor a finders fee for being recommended and getting a job. If a contractor refers a client to an engineer or architect, and the client is the...

So I recently discovered Professional Engineers can do 4-Point Inspections - which I was unaware of before. Aside from consulting, what addition perks do PEs have? Are there any exemptions from testing exams for say, a general contractors license? Just wondering if there are any other hidden...

https://fl.carrierenterprise.com/dealer-resources/ I found this recently and figured it may help those seeking FL Product approvals, NOAs, etc. for Miami Dade County. Regards, One More Designs, LLC

Thanks for the information. I was able to get product approval drawings directly from Rheem after getting in contact with the right person. They provided me with 11x17 SS documents that provided different installations, very similar to NOAs.

I couldn't agree with you more. Although, maybe I am the only fool here trying to to comply with the code requirement this way. Most people may be charging the client for wind load calcs and designs and calling it a day. Then again, the equipment itself has to be approved for HVHZ (High Velocity...

Good morning fellow engineers, In Miami Dade County, as of April 2019, all external equipment exposed to the mighty hurricane winds require an NOA or product approval/manufacturer certification. Now whenever we engineers specify a exh/supply fan, CU, RTU, etc., it must have this approval for the...

Yes, that is what we use as well. Thanks FL Engineer.

For those of you located in Florida. What program do you recommend for producing Energy Calculations. The program we currently use does not seem to have the right options for FL conditions. Any suggestions would be great. Thank you!