Rule: 61G15-31.006

Rule Title: Design of Structural Systems Utilizing Open Web Steel Joists and Joist Girders

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Division:

Board of Professional Engineers

Chapter:

RESPONSIBILITY RULES OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS CONCERNING THE DESIGN OF STRUCTURES

Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):

Effective Date:

2/3/2025

History Notes:

Rulemaking Authority 471.033(2) , 471.008 FS. Law Implemented 471.033(1)(g) , (

j) FS. History–New 1-26-93, Formerly 21H-31.006, Amended 10-19-97, 1-4-16, 8-22-21, 2-3-25.

References in this version:

No reference(s).

History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006

Notice /

Adopted

Section

Description

Publish

Date

Final

61G15-31.006

Design of Structural Systems Utilizing Open Web Steel Joists and Joist Girders

Effective:

02/03/2025

Proposed

61G15-31.006

The Board proposed the rule amendment to remove the sunset provision.

12/11/2024

Vol. 50/240

Development

61G15-31.006

The Board proposed the rule amendment to remove the sunset provision.

11/25/2024

Vol. 50/230

Final

61G15-31.006

Design of Structural Systems Utilizing Open Web Steel Joists and Joist Girders

Effective:

08/22/2021

Change

61G15-31.006

Design of Structural Systems Utilizing Open Web Steel Joists and Joist Girders

7/1/2021

Vol. 47/127

Proposed

61G15-31.006

The purpose of the amendment is to removed old text.

5/17/2021

Vol. 47/95

Development

61G15-31.006

The purpose of the amendment is to remove old text of referenced information.

4/30/2021

Vol. 47/84

Development

61G15-31.003

......

The Board propose the rule amendment to update the rule text.

1/19/2021

Vol. 47/11

Development

61G15-31.001

......

The purpose of the rule development is to implement the provision of HB 827 (Chapter 2019-86, L.O.F.), and to make any additional changes or revisions required by the legislation.

7/1/2019

Vol. 45/127

Final

61G15-31.006

Design of Structural Systems Utilizing Open Web Steel Joists and Joist Girders

Effective:

01/04/2016

Change

61G15-31.006

Design of Structural Systems Utilizing Open Web Steel Joists and Joist Girders

11/17/2015

Vol. 41/223

Change

61G15-31.006

Design of Structural Systems Utilizing Open Web Steel Joists and Joist Girders

10/29/2015

Vol. 41/211

Proposed

61G15-31.006

The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to clarify the requirements for the design of structural systems utilizing open web steel joists and joist girders.

3/27/2015

Vol. 41/60

Development

61G15-31.006

The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete unnecessary language and to add new language to clarify the requirements for the design of structural systems utilizing open web steel joists and joist girders.

3/10/2015

Vol. 41/47

Withdrawal

61G15-31.003

......

Design of Structures Utilizing Prefabricated Wood Trusses, Design of Structural Systems Utilizing Open Web Steel Joists and Joist Girders

7/29/2011

Vol. 37/30

Change

61G15-31.003

......

Design of Structures Utilizing Prefabricated Wood Trusses, Design of Structural Systems Utilizing Open Web Steel Joists and Joist Girders

10/29/2010

Vol. 36/43

Proposed

61G15-31.001

......

To update and clarify standards and add additional standards for the practice of structural engineering.

11/13/2009

Vol. 35/45

Development

61G15-31.001

......

To update and clarify standards for the practice of structural engineering.

8/7/2009

Vol. 35/31

Final

61G15-31.006

Design of Structural Systems Utilizing Open Web Steel Joists and Joist Girders

Effective:

10/19/1997