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Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-51 - BOILER SAFETY › Section 69A-51.015 - Chief Boiler Inspector; Deputy Boiler Inspectors; Special Boiler Inspectors

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Chief boiler
				inspector.
The Chief Financial Officer shall appoint a chief boiler
				  inspector who must have at least five (5) years' experience in the
				  construction, installation, inspection, operation, maintenance, or repair of
				  high pressure, high temperature water boilers and who holds a commission from
				  the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors or a certificate of
				  competency from the Department. Such chief boiler inspector serves at the
				  pleasure of the Chief Financial Officer.
(2) Deputy boiler inspectors. The Department
				shall employ deputy boiler inspectors who shall be responsible to the chief
				boiler inspector and who shall have at the time of appointment not less than
				three (3) years practical experience in the construction, maintenance, repair,
				inspection, installation or operation of high pressure boilers. A deputy boiler
				inspector shall hold a commission from the National Board of Boiler and
				Pressure Vessel Inspectors and shall hold a certificate of competency from the
				Department.
(3) Special boiler
				inspectors.
(a) Certificates of competency
				designating special boiler inspectors of boiler and pressure vessels shall be
				issued by the chief boiler inspector upon application by any authorized
				inspection agency as provided in Rule
				 69A-51.020, F.A.C.
(b) Special boiler inspectors shall perform
				inspections of insured boilers in accordance with the inspection frequency set
				forth in Section  554.108, F.S. Special boiler
				inspectors shall not receive any salary or reimbursement of expenses from the
				state.
(c) Special boiler
				inspectors may inspect uninsured boilers at the request of the owner or
				user.
(d) All boilers, when so
				inspected, shall be exempt from payment to the state for inspection fees.
				Special boiler inspectors may conduct shop or field inspections of new boilers
				and pressure vessels in accordance with the applicable National Board
				Inspection Code requirements.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-51 - BOILER SAFETY › Section 69A-51.017 - Other Provisions; Power Piping

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1)
				All installations after September 30, 1987, must be designed, constructed,
				inspected and stamped in accordance with the ASME Code which is incorporated by
				reference in Rule  69A-51.010, F.A.C. In addition,
				all boilers shall bear the National Board stamping and the manufacturer's N.B.
				numbers as registered with the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel
				Inspectors.
(2) Power Piping.
				Piping external to power boilers from the boiler to the first stop valve of a
				single boiler, and to the second stop valve in a battery of two or more boilers
				is subject to the requirements of Section I of the ASME Code, and the design,
				fabrication, installation and testing of the valves and piping shall be in
				accordance with ASME B31.1, Power Piping, which are incorporated by reference
				in Rule  69A-51.010, F.A.C. Welded piping
				is subject to the ASME Code requirements for proper code certification
				including stamping in conformance with the code and furnishing of applicable
				manufacturer's data report forms to the owner and the chief boiler inspector,
				which are incorporated by reference in Rule
				 69A-51.010,
				F.A.C.
Rulemaking Authority
					 554.103,
					 554.108(6) FS.
					 Law Implemented 554.103,
					 554.108
					 FS.
New 2-27-89, Formerly 4A-51.017, Amended
					 8-10-21.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-51 - BOILER SAFETY › Section 69A-51.020 - Certificates of Competency; Training Course; Renewals

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) A person shall not be, act as, or
				advertise or hold himself or herself out to be an inspector of a boiler that is
				subject to regulation by Chapter 554, F.S., unless he or she currently holds a
				certificate of competency issued by the Department.
(2) A certificate of competency will be
				issued to a person who meets the following:
(a) Has successfully passed the examination
				administered by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel
				Inspectors;
(b) Holds a commission
				from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors;
(c) Has completed the 2-hour training course
				required by Section  554.104(4),
				F.S., no later than 12 months before issuance of an initial or renewal
				certificate of competency;
(d) Is
				employed by an authorized inspection agency or the Department; and
(e) Has submitted the application form and
				paid the fee.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-51 - BOILER SAFETY › Section 69A-51.025 - Certificate of Operation

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) A
				certificate of operation is required to operate a boiler located in a public
				assembly location in this state. A certificate of operation is only valid for
				the boiler for which it was issued.
(2) Upon receipt of an inspection report
				filed pursuant to section
				 554.108, F.S., showing a boiler
				to be in compliance with the State Boiler Code, and upon receipt of the
				inspection/certificate fee, the chief boiler inspector will issue a certificate
				of operation to the owner. Upon receipt of the certificate of operation, such
				owner or user may operate the boiler described in the certificate until the
				date of expiration unless such certificate is suspended, revoked, or not
				renewed.
(3) The certificate of
				operation issued by the Department shall state the name of the owner or user;
				the location; the Florida State serial number; date of inspection; date of
				expiration of the certificate; the maximum pressure at which the boiler may
				operate; name of person who made the inspection; signature of the Chief
				Financial Officer; manufacturer; type of boiler; National Board number; and
				authorized inspection agency doing the inspection.
(4) The certificate of operation must be
				conspicuously placed so it can be readily identified with the certified boiler.
				The certificate of operation must be posted under glass, or be similarly
				protected, in the room containing the boiler. The certificate of operation for
				a portable boiler must be kept on the premises and must be accessible at all
				times.
(5) The certificate of
				operation for a power boiler or a high pressure, high temperature water boiler
				is valid for a period of 12 months from the date of the certificate
				inspection.
(6) The certificate of
				operation for a heating boiler or a hot water supply boiler is valid for a
				period of 24 months from the date of the certificate inspection.
(7) A suspension of a certificate of
				operation shall continue in effect until all violations have been corrected,
				and for boiler safety violations, until the boiler has been inspected by an
				authorized inspector and shown to be in a safe working
				condition.
Rulemaking Authority
					 554.103,
					 554.108(6) FS.
					 Law Implemented 554.108,
					 554.109,
					 554.1101,
					 554.114
					 FS.
New 2-27-89, Formerly 4A-51.025, Amended
					 8-10-21.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-51 - BOILER SAFETY › Section 69A-51.035 - Examinations (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 624.307,
					 624.308(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 554.103,
					 554.111,
					 554.112
					 FS.
New 2-27-89, Amended 1-27-99, 10-23-00, Formerly 4A-51.035,
					 Repealed 8-10-21.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-51 - BOILER SAFETY › Section 69A-51.040 - Disciplinary Proceedings (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 554.103 FS. Law Implemented
					 554.114,
					 554.115
					 FS.
New 2-27-89, Formerly 4A-51.040, Repealed
					 4-10-16.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-51 - BOILER SAFETY › Section 69A-51.045 - Existing and New Boiler Installations in Public Assembly Locations; Exemptions

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The provisions
				of Rules  69A-51.045 and
				 69A-51.050, F.A.C., apply to
				existing and new installations of boilers in public assembly
				locations.
(2) Existing
				installations are those boilers installed in public assembly locations before
				October 1, 1987.
(3) For existing
				installations:
(a) The maximum allowable
				working pressure of a boiler carrying the ASME Code symbol stamp must be
				determined by the applicable sections of the ASME Code, which is incorporated
				by reference in Rule  69A-51.010, F.A.C., under which
				it was constructed and stamped.
(b)
				The maximum allowable working pressure of a boiler that does not carry the ASME
				Code symbol must be computed in accordance with the National Board Inspection
				Code, which is incorporated by reference in Rule
				 69A-51.010,
				F.A.C.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-51 - BOILER SAFETY › Section 69A-51.050 - Inspection Requirements for Boilers in Public Assembly Locations

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Access for inspection. The authorized
				inspector shall have full access during mutually agreeable hours, to any place
				of public assembly in the State of Florida where a boiler is being constructed,
				installed or operated for the purpose of ascertaining whether such boiler is
				being constructed, installed, or operated in accordance with the requirements
				of this rule chapter. Immediate access shall be provided in the event of an
				accident.
(2) Inspection
				requirements. Each boiler used or proposed to be used in a place of public
				assembly within this state except boilers exempted under subsection
				 69A-51.045(5),
				F.A.C., shall be thoroughly inspected as to its construction, installation and
				condition as follows:
(a) Power boilers and
				high pressure, high temperature water boilers shall receive a certificate
				inspection annually. They shall be inspected annually both internally, where
				construction permits, and externally while under pressure. They shall also be
				inspected annually externally while under pressure, if possible, within six (6)
				months of the internal inspection.
(b) Heating boilers must receive a
				certificate inspection biennially. This inspection may be an external
				inspection unless an internal inspection is required by the authorized
				inspector.
(c) Hot water boilers
				and hot water supply boilers must receive a certificate inspection biennially
				with an internal inspection every four (4) years if the construction of the
				boiler so permits.
(d) Heating
				boilers and hot water supply boilers constructed of cast iron must receive a
				certificate inspection biennially.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-51 - BOILER SAFETY › Section 69A-51.060 - Requirements for New Boiler Installations in Places of Public Assembly

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The provisions of this rule shall apply
				to new installations of power boilers, high pressure high temperature water
				boilers, heating boilers, and hot water supply boilers located in places of
				public assembly. The installer of any boiler placed in use in this state after
				January 1, 2018, must, before installing the boiler, electronically apply for a
				permit to install the boiler from the chief boiler inspector using Form No.
				DFS-K3-2203, Registration for New Boiler (Eff. 02/19), which is hereby
				incorporated by reference, and available at the following link:
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-13309
.
				The form may also be obtained online and submitted for approval on the
				Department's website at:
http://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/sfm/bfp/boilersafety/
;
				or from the Boiler Safety Program, Bureau of Fire Prevention, Division of State
				Fire Marshal, 325 John Knox Road, Third Floor, Atrium Building, Tallahassee,
				Florida 32303, Phone: (850)413-3614/3723. The application must include the
				boiler's ASME manufacturer's data report. The installer must contact the chief
				boiler inspector to schedule an inspection for each boiler no later than seven
				(7) days before the boiler is placed in service.
(a) No boiler except those exempted by Rule
				 69A-51.045(5),
				F.A.C., may be installed in this state unless it has been constructed,
				inspected, stamped, and installed in conformity with the ASME Code, which is
				incorporated by reference in Rule
				 69A-51.010, F.A.C., registered
				with the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors and registered
				directly with the Boiler Safety Program by the authorized inspection
				agency.
(b) A boiler constructed
				equivalent to the required standards or having a standard stamping of another
				state that has adopted a standard of construction equivalent to the standards
				of the State of Florida may be accepted by the Department, provided, however,
				that the person desiring to install the boiler requests permission by email
				(boiler.safety@myfloridacfo.com) from the chief boiler inspector prior to
				installation and supplies the chief boiler inspector with the manufacture's
				data report to permit the chief boiler inspector to make an informed
				decision.
(c) A boiler must include
				or accommodate any equipment that is necessary to allow for the close, physical
				inspection of manways, pressure relieving devices, and boiler appurtenances.
				Such equipment may either be permanently installed or be of a design intended
				for temporary use. Temporary equipment must be positioned by the boiler owner
				or user at the time of the inspections required under Section
				 554.108,
				F.S.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-51 - BOILER SAFETY › Section 69A-51.065 - Requirements for Existing Boiler Installations

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Standard boilers. The maximum allowable
				working pressure must not exceed the pressure indicated by the manufacturer,
				either stamped or cast on the boiler or on a plate secured to it.
(2) Non-standard riveted boilers. The maximum
				allowable working pressure on the shell of a non-standard riveted heating
				boiler must be determined in accordance with the National Board Inspection
				Code, which is incorporated by reference in Rule
				 69A-51.010, F.A.C., except that:
(a) The maximum allowable working pressure of
				a steam heating boiler must not exceed 15 psig; and,
(b) The maximum allowable working pressure of
				a hot water heating boiler must not exceed 160 psig nor the temperature exceed
				250º F.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-51 - BOILER SAFETY › Section 69A-51.080 - Condemned Boilers

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Any boiler which has been inspected and declared unsafe by an
				  authorized inspector must, after approval by the chief boiler inspector, be
				  stamped by the authorized inspector with an arrow head stamp having an overall
				  length of 1/2'' and width of 3/8'' on either side of the letter "XXX" and the
				  letters of the state as shown by the following facsimile, which will designate
				  a condemned boiler. In addition, the word CONDEMNED must be stamped under the
				  condemned facsimile.
XXX FL XXX
Condemned
Rulemaking Authority
					 554.103,
					 554.108 FS. Law Implemented
					 554.103,
					 554.108
					 FS.
New 2-27-89, Formerly 4A-51.080, Amended
					 8-10-21.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-51 - BOILER SAFETY › Section 69A-51.085 - Accidents or Explosions; Notice to Chief Boiler Inspector

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
When an accident occurs involving a boiler located in a place
				  of public assembly, the owner or user shall promptly notify the chief boiler
				  inspector of the accident. When a personal injury or any explosion occurs,
				  notice must be given immediately by calling (850)413-3614 or by emailing
				  boiler.safety@myfloridacfo.com, and neither the boiler, nor any parts thereof,
				  may be removed or disturbed before permission has been given by the chief
				  boiler inspector, except for the purposes of saving human life or limiting
				  consequential damage.
Rulemaking Authority
					 554.103,
					 554.108(6) FS.
					 Law Implemented 554.103,
					 554.108,
					 554.114
					 FS.
New 2-27-89, Formerly 4A-51.085, Amended 4-10-16,
					 8-10-21.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-52 - FEES RULE CHAPTER › Section 69A-52.001 - Title (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 633.104,
					 633.218(5) FS.
					 Law Implemented 633.218(5)
					 FS.
New 6-18-91, Formerly 4A-52.001, Repealed
					 4-23-23.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-52 - FEES RULE CHAPTER › Section 69A-52.002 - Purpose and Scope

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Pursuant to Section
				   633.218(5),
				  F.S., the following rules are adopted covering the schedule of fees charged for
				  the costs of inspection and related administrative expenses incurred by the
				  Division of State Fire Marshal. The fees shall be established at a level which
				  will recover the costs which the State Fire Marshal incurs in fulfilling its
				  legislative mandates.
Rulemaking Authority
					 633.104,
					 633.218(5) FS.
					 Law Implemented 633.218(5)
					 FS.
New 6-18-91, Formerly
					 4A-52.002.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-52 - FEES RULE CHAPTER › Section 69A-52.003 - State Fire Marshal Responsibilities for State Buildings and Premises; Plans Review and Building Site Inspections

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1)
				The State Fire Marshal shall perform a review of plans pursuant to section
				 633.218, F.S., and perform
				inspections in accordance with Rule
				 69A-3.011, F.A.C., for the fees
				established by Rule  69A-52.004, F.A.C.
(2) A request to review plans pursuant to
				section  633.218, F.S., must be submitted
				electronically on Form DFS-K3-1973, "Bureau of Fire Prevention Online Portal -
				Plans Review," eff. 03/22, which is incorporated by reference and is available
				through the online portal for The Bureau of Fire Prevention Plans Review
				Section at
https://www.citizenserve.com/120/CAPFor120
and at
https://flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-14082
.
				A request for plans review may also be submitted on the Form DFS-K3-1973,
				"Bureau of Fire Prevention Oneline Portal - Plans Review," by mailing the form
				to 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, ATTN: State Fire Marshal
				Plans Review Unit.
(3) A request
				for a building site inspection must be submitted on Form DFS-K3-1528, "Request
				for Building Site Inspection," eff. 03/22, which is incorporated by reference
				and available at
https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-14083
,
				and
https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/sfm/bfst/Documents/DSFMFORMS.pdf
.
Rulemaking Authority
					 633.104,
					 633.218 FS. Law Implemented
					 633.218
					 FS.
New 6-18-91, Amended 9-6-01, Formerly 4A-52.003, Amended
					 11-22-09, 4-26-22.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-52 - FEES RULE CHAPTER › Section 69A-52.004 - Fees

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Review of plans for all new construction,
				renovations, alterations, or changes of occupancy.
(a)
1. The
				plans review fee for all new construction, renovations, alterations, or changes
				of occupancy for state-owned and state-leased buildings will be computed by
				multiplying the estimated cost of construction by .0025.
2. If no construction cost is involved in a
				change of occupancy, the plans review fee will be calculated at the rate of
				$.02 per square foot of newly occupied space.
3. The minimum fee for each plan review is
				$100 per building.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-53 - UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR HOSPITALS AND NURSING HOMES › Section 69A-53.001 - Title

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
These rules comprising rule chapter 69A-53, F.A.C., shall be
				  known as the "Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Hospitals and Nursing
				  Homes."
Rulemaking Authority
					 633.104 FS. Law Implemented
					 633.104,
					 633.206
					 FS.
New 10-8-90, Formerly
					 4A-53.001.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-53 - UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR HOSPITALS AND NURSING HOMES › Section 69A-53.002 - Purpose

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The purpose of this rule chapter is to
				establish uniform requirements to provide a reasonable degree of safety from
				fire in buildings, structures or premises used as hospitals and nursing
				homes.
(2) These rules try to avoid
				requirements which might result in unreasonable hardships, or unnecessary
				inconveniences or interference with the normal use and occupancy of hospitals
				and nursing homes, but at the same time insist upon compliance with uniform
				standards for fire safety consistent with the public interest, even though a
				financial hardship may result in some individual cases.
Rulemaking Authority
					 633.104 FS. Law Implemented
					 633.104,
					 633.206
					 FS.
New 10-8-90, Formerly
					 4A-53.002.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-53 - UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR HOSPITALS AND NURSING HOMES › Section 69A-53.003 - Scope

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) These rules are concerned with life
				safety during fires and similar emergencies. They address particular matters
				such as devices, systems installations, protection, and occupancy of buildings
				to try to minimize danger to life from fire, smoke, fumes or panic before
				buildings, structures or premises are vacated.
(2) These rules apply to both new and
				existing hospitals and nursing homes.
Rulemaking Authority
					 633.104,
					 633.206(1)(b)
					 FS. Law Implemented 633.104(1),
					 633.206
					 FS.
New 10-8-90, Amended 7-11-01, Formerly
					 4A-53.003.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-53 - UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR HOSPITALS AND NURSING HOMES › Section 69A-53.004 - Standards of the National Fire Protection Association Adopted

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The standards of the National Fire Protection Association for
				  life safety from fire, as provided in NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, as adopted in
				  rule  69A-3.012, F.A.C., and
				  incorporated herein by reference shall be the Uniform Fire Safety Standards for
				  Hospitals and Nursing Homes.
Rulemaking Authority
					 633.104 FS. Law Implemented
					 633.104,
					 633.206
					 FS.
New 10-8-90, Formerly
					 4A-53.004.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-53 - UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR HOSPITALS AND NURSING HOMES › Section 69A-53.005 - Purpose and Scope (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 633.104(1),
					 633.206(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 633.206(4)
					 FS.
New 2-18-07, Repealed
					 2-5-15.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-53 - UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR HOSPITALS AND NURSING HOMES › Section 69A-53.0051 - Definitions (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 633.104(1),
					 633.206(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 633.206(4)
					 FS.
New 2-18-07, Repealed
					 2-5-15.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-53 - UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR HOSPITALS AND NURSING HOMES › Section 69A-53.0052 - Fire Sprinkler Requirements for Nursing Homes (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 633.104(1),
					 633.206(1),
					 633.0245(11)
					 FS. Law Implemented  633.206(4) 
					 FS.
New 2-18-07, Amended 7-15-09, Repealed
					 2-5-15.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-53 - UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR HOSPITALS AND NURSING HOMES › Section 69A-53.0053 - State Fire Marshal Nursing Home Fire Protection Loan Guarantee Program: Application Procedures (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 633.104(1),
					 633.206(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 633.206(4)
					 FS.
New 2-18-07, Amended 7-15-09, Repealed
					 2-5-15.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-53 - UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR HOSPITALS AND NURSING HOMES › Section 69A-53.0054 - State Fire Marshal Nursing Home Fire Protection Loan Guarantee Program: Eligibility and Coordination of Construction with Loan Requirements (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority
					 633.104(1),
					 633.206(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 633.206(4)
					 FS.
New 2-18-07, Repealed
					 2-5-15.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-54 - UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Section 69A-54.001 - Title

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
These rules comprising rule chapter 69A-54, F.A.C., shall be
				  known as the "Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Correctional
				  Facilities."
Rulemaking Authority
					 633.104 FS. Law Implemented
					 633.104,
					 633.206
					 FS.
New 6-6-90, Formerly
					 4A-54.001.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-54 - UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Section 69A-54.002 - Purpose

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The purpose of this rule chapter is to
				establish uniform requirements to provide a reasonable degree of safety from
				fire in buildings, structures or premises used as correctional
				facilities.
(2) These rules try to
				avoid requirements which might result in unreasonable hardships, or unnecessary
				inconvenience or interference with the normal use and occupancy of correctional
				facilities, but at the same time insist upon compliance with uniform standards
				for fire safety consistent with the public interest, even though a financial
				hardship may result in some individual cases.
Rulemaking Authority
					 633.104 FS. Law Implemented
					 633.104,
					 633.206
					 FS.
New 6-6-90, Formerly
					 4A-54.002.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-54 - UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Section 69A-54.003 - Scope

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) These rules are concerned with life
				safety during fires and similar emergencies. They address particular matters
				such as devices, systems installations, protection, and occupancy of buildings
				to try to minimize danger to life from fire, smoke, fumes or panic before
				buildings, structures or premises are vacated.
(2) These rules apply to both new and
				existing correctional facilities.
Rulemaking Authority
					 633.104(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 633.104(1),
					 633.206(1)(b)
					 FS.
New 6-6-90, Amended 11-21-01, Formerly
					 4A-54.003.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-54 - UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Section 69A-54.004 - Definitions

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) "Approved" shall mean accepted by the
				authority having jurisdiction upon evaluation of compliance with appropriate
				standards for the product or procedures in question, or by reason of testing
				and listing or approval by a recognized testing laboratory.
(2) "Authority having jurisdiction" shall
				refer to a duly authorized representative of an agency or agencies having
				statutory code enforcement responsibilities.
Rulemaking Authority
					 633.104(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 633.104(1),
					 633.206(1)(b)
					 FS.
New 6-6-90, Amended 11-21-01, Formerly
					 4A-54.004.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-54 - UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Section 69A-54.005 - Standards of the National Fire Protection Association Adopted

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The Standards of the National Fire
				Protection Association for life safety from fire, as provided in NFPA 101, Life
				Safety Code, as adopted in rule
				 69A-3.012, F.A.C., and
				incorporated herein by reference shall be the Uniform Fire Safety Standards for
				Correctional Facilities.
(2)
				Buildings or structures which are constructed to compliment other operations
				associated with correctional facilities shall comply with the applicable
				requirements of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, referenced in subsection (1),
				above.
Rulemaking Authority
					 633.104 FS. Law Implemented
					 633.104,
					 633.206
					 FS.
New 6-6-90, Formerly
					 4A-54.005.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-54 - UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Section 69A-54.006 - Mattresses

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Existing cotton core mattresses, with
				fire retardant treated cotton, may be used in areas of high risk of intentional
				ignition or where rescue or evacuation will be impeded. Wherever possible,
				cover existing cotton mattresses with a fire retardant outer cover.
(2) New purchases of mattresses for new or
				existing correctional facilities shall meet requirements as provided in NFPA
				101, Life Safety Code, as adopted in rule
				 69A-3.012,
				F.A.C.
Rulemaking Authority
					 633.104(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 633.104(1),
					 633.206(1)(b)
					 FS.
New 6-6-90, Amended 4-4-95, 11-21-01, Formerly 4A-54.006,
					 Amended 10-28-15.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-54 - UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES › Section 69A-54.007 - Stair Treads

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Stair treads in correctional facilities shall be in
				  compliance with Chapters 22 or 23 of NFPA 101, as applicable, the edition as
				  adopted in rule  69A-3.012,
				  F.A.C.
Rulemaking Authority
					 633.104 FS. Law Implemented
					 633.104(1),
					 633.206(2)
					 FS.
New 4-4-95, Amended 11-21-01, Formerly
					 4A-54.007.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-55 - UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS › Section 69A-55.001 - Title

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
These rules comprising rule chapter 69A-55, F.A.C., shall be
				  known as the "Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Public Food Service
				  Establishments."
Rulemaking Authority
					 633.104 FS. Law Implemented
					 633.104,
					 633.206
					 FS.
New 9-3-90, Formerly
					 4A-55.001.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-55 - UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS › Section 69A-55.002 - Purpose

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The purpose of this rule chapter is to
				establish uniform requirements to provide a reasonable degree of safety from
				fire in buildings, structures or premises used as correctional
				facilities.
(2) These rules try to
				avoid requirements which might result in unreasonable hardships, or unnecessary
				inconveniences or interference with the normal use and occupancy of a public
				food service establishment, but at the same time insist upon compliance with
				uniform standards for fire safety consistent with the public interest, even
				though a financial hardship may result in some individual
				cases.
Rulemaking Authority
					 633.104,
					 633.206(1)(b)
					 FS. Law Implemented 633.104(1),
					 633.206(1)(b)
					 FS.
New 9-3-90, Amended 7-11-01, Formerly
					 4A-55.002.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-55 - UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS › Section 69A-55.003 - Scope

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) These rules are concerned with life
				safety during fires and similar emergencies. They address particular matters
				such as devices, systems installations, protection, and occupancy of buildings
				to try to minimize danger to life from fire, smoke, fumes or panic before
				buildings, structures or premises are vacated.
(2) These rules apply to both new and
				existing public food service establishments.
Rulemaking Authority
					 633.104,
					 633.206(1)(b)
					 FS. Law Implemented 633.104(1),
					 633.206(1)(b)
					 FS.
New 9-3-90, Amended 7-11-01, Formerly
					 4A-55.003.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-55 - UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS › Section 69A-55.005 - Standards of the National Fire Protection Association Adopted

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The standards of the National Fire
				Protection Association for life safety from fire, as provided in NFPA 101, Life
				Safety Code, as adopted in rule
				 69A-3.012, F.A.C., and
				incorporated herein by reference shall be the Uniform Fire Safety Standards for
				Public Food Service Establishments.
(2) Buildings or structures which are
				constructed to compliment other operations associated with public food service
				establishments shall comply with the applicable requirements of NFPA 101, Life
				Safety Code, referenced in subsection (1), above.
Rulemaking Authority
					 633.104 FS. Law Implemented
					 633.104,
					 633.206
					 FS.
New 9-3-90, Formerly
					 4A-55.005.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-56 - UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR MIGRANT LABOR CAMPS › Section 69A-56.001 - Title

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
These rules comprising chapter 69A-56, F.A.C., shall be known
				  as the "Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Migrant Labor
				  Camps."
Rulemaking Authority
					 633.104 FS. Law Implemented
					 633.104,
					 633.206
					 FS.
New 6-6-90, Formerly
					 4A-56.001.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-56 - UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR MIGRANT LABOR CAMPS › Section 69A-56.002 - Purpose

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The purpose of this rule chapter is to
				establish uniform requirements to provide a reasonable degree of safety from
				fire in buildings, structures or premises used as migrant labor
				camps.
(2) These rules try to avoid
				requirements which might result in unreasonable hardships, or unnecessary
				inconveniences or interference with the normal use and occupancy of migrant
				labor camps, but at the same time insist upon compliance with uniform standards
				for fire safety consistent with the public interests, even though a financial
				hardship may result in some individual cases.
Rulemaking Authority
					 633.104 FS. Law Implemented
					 633.104,
					 633.206
					 FS.
New 6-6-90, Formerly
					 4A-56.002.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-56 - UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR MIGRANT LABOR CAMPS › Section 69A-56.003 - Scope

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
These rules are concerned with life safety during fires and
				  similar emergencies. They address particular matters such as devices, systems
				  installations, protection, and occupancy of buildings to try to minimize danger
				  to life from fire, smoke, fumes or panic before buildings, structures or
				  premises are vacated.
Rulemaking Authority
					 633.104 FS. Law Implemented
					 633.104,
					 633.206
					 FS.
New 6-6-90, Formerly
					 4A-56.003.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-56 - UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR MIGRANT LABOR CAMPS › Section 69A-56.004 - Definitions

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) "Approved" shall mean accepted by the
				authority having jurisdiction upon evaluation of compliance with appropriate
				standards for the product or procedures in question, or by reason of testing
				and listing or approval by a recognized testing laboratory.
(2) "Authority having jurisdiction" means a
				duly authorized representative of an agency or agencies having statutory code
				enforcement responsibilities, as described in section
				 633.118,
				F.S.
Rulemaking Authority
					 633.104,
					 633.206(1)(b)
					 FS. Law Implemented 633.104(1),
					 633.206(1)(b)
					 FS.
New 6-6-90, Amended 8-16-01, Formerly
					 4A-56.004.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-56 - UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR MIGRANT LABOR CAMPS › Section 69A-56.005 - Standards of the National Fire Protection Association Adopted

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The standards of the National Fire
				Protection Association for life safety from fire, as provided in NFPA 101, Life
				Safety Code, as adopted in rule
				 69A-3.012, F.A.C., and
				incorporated herein by reference shall be the Uniform Fire Safety Standards for
				Migrant Labor Camps.
(2) Buildings
				or structures which are constructed to compliment other operations associated
				with migrant labor camps shall comply with the applicable requirements of NFPA
				101, Life Safety Code, referenced in subsection (1),
				above.
Rulemaking Authority
					 633.104 FS. Law Implemented
					 633.104,
					 633.206
					 FS.
New 6-6-90, Formerly
					 4A-56.005.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-56 - UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR MIGRANT LABOR CAMPS › Section 69A-56.006 - Manufactured Homes in Migrant Labor Camps

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Migrant Labor Camps using manufactured homes shall comply
				  with NFPA 501A, Standard for Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured Home
				  Installations, Sites, and Communities, the edition as adopted in rule
				   69A-3.012,
				  F.A.C.
Rulemaking Authority
					 633.104,
					 633.206(1)(b)
					 FS. Law Implemented 633.104(1),
					 633.206(1)(b)
					 FS.
New 6-30-91, Amended 8-16-01, Formerly
					 4A-56.006.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-57 - UNIFORM FIRESAFETY STANDARDS FOR ADULT FAMILY CARE HOMES › Section 69A-57.001 - Scope

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Pursuant to section
				   633.206(1)(b),
				  F.S., these rules apply to all new, existing, and proposed Adult Family Care
				  Homes licensed in accordance with chapter 429, Part II, F.S.
Rulemaking Authority
					 429.73(2),
					 633.104(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 429.73(2),
					 633.206(1)(b)
					 FS.
New 2-7-01, Formerly
					 4A-57.001.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-57 - UNIFORM FIRESAFETY STANDARDS FOR ADULT FAMILY CARE HOMES › Section 69A-57.002 - Definitions

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
As used in these rules:
(1) "AFCH" means adult family care
				home.
(2) "Agency" means the Agency
				for Health Care Administration.
(3)
				"AHJ" means the local authority having firesafety and fire prevention
				jurisdiction which employs or contracts with at least one firesafety inspector
				certified under chapter 633, F.S.
(4) "Department" means the Department of
				Elder Affairs.
(5) "Division" means
				the Division of State Fire Marshal of the Department of Financial
				Services.
(6) "NFPA" means the
				National Fire Protection Association.
(7) "Occupant" means a resident of the adult
				family care home other than the provider or the provider's family.
(8) "Prompt" means not more than three
				minutes for an adult family care home and refers to the ability of a group to
				move reliably to a point of safety in a timely manner that is equivalent to the
				capacity of a household in a general population.
(9) "Provider" means the owner of the adult
				family care home.
(10) "Provider's
				Family" means a person who is the father, mother, son, daughter, brother,
				sister, grandfather, grandmother, great-grandfather, great-grandmother,
				granddaughter, grandson, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, husband,
				wife, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law,
				brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter,
				stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, or half sister of a provider as long as
				that person maintains his or her residence at the adult family care
				home.
(11) "Slow" means more than
				three minutes but not more than 13 minutes for an adult family care home and
				refers to the ability of a group to move reliably to a point of safety in a
				timely manner that is equivalent to the capacity of a household in a general
				population.
Rulemaking Authority
					 429.73(2),
					 633.104(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 429.73(2),
					 633.206
					 FS.
New 2-7-01, Amended 11-29-01, Formerly
					 4A-57.002.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-57 - UNIFORM FIRESAFETY STANDARDS FOR ADULT FAMILY CARE HOMES › Section 69A-57.003 - Standards of the National Fire Protection Association from NFPA 101 Adopted

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The following portions of the National Fire Protection
				  Association (NFPA) 101, the Code for Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings and
				  Structures, known as the Life Safety Code, adopted in subsection
				   69A-60.004(1),
				  F.A.C., apply to this rule chapter:
(1) All of Chapter 24, "One and Two Family
				Dwellings," except Section 24-3.4, "Detection, Alarm and Communication
				Systems."
(2) Sections 32.3.3.4.7,
				32.3.3.4.8, and 32.3.3.5.5 only, of Chapter 32.
(3) Each AFCH which does not meet the
				evacuation capability of prompt, but which does meet an evacuation capability
				of slow, shall also comply with the requirements of Sections 32.2.3.5.1,
				32.2.3.5.2, and 32.2.3.5.3, of Chapter 32, to be considered to have met the
				firesafety requirements under rule
				 69A-57.005, F.A.C. Sections
				32.2.3.5.1, 32.2.3.5.2, and 32.2.3.5.3, Chapter 32 are adopted and incorporated
				by reference in subsection
				 69A-60.004(1),
				F.A.C.
Rulemaking Authority
					 429.73(2),
					 633.104(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 429.73(2),
					 633.206(1)(b)
					 FS.
New 2-7-01, Amended 11-29-01, Formerly 4A-57.003, Amended
					 6-26-17.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-57 - UNIFORM FIRESAFETY STANDARDS FOR ADULT FAMILY CARE HOMES › Section 69A-57.004 - Occupancy Capacity of Each AFCH

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Pursuant to subsection
				   58A-14.004(4),
				  F.A.C., there shall be no more than five (5) residents in any AFCH. The maximum
				  number of residents in any particular AFCH shall be determined by the agency in
				  consultation with the AHJ. Pursuant to subsection
				   429.67(7),
				  F.S., any relative who lives in the AFCH and who is a disabled adult or frail
				  elder must be counted as a resident. Relative means a relative of the provider
				  who is licensed to operate the home. If the agency has been notified in writing
				  that there is no AHJ, the agency shall consult with an authorized
				  representative of the division concerning resident capacity.
Rulemaking Authority
					 429.73(2),
					 633.104(1) FS.
					 Law Implemented 429.67(7),
					 429.73(2),
					 633.206(1)(b)
					 FS.
New 2-7-01, Formerly 4A-57.004, Amended
					 6-26-17.
Florida Administrative Code › 69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES › 69A - Division of State Fire Marshal › Chapter 69A-57 - UNIFORM FIRESAFETY STANDARDS FOR ADULT FAMILY CARE HOMES › Section 69A-57.005 - Evacuation Capability

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The evacuation
				capability for each AFCH shall be determined by a series of fire exit drills as
				"prompt" or "slow."
(a) An evacuation
				capability of "prompt" shall measure the ability of a group to move to a point
				of safety outside the AFCH within a drill time of three minutes or
				less.
(b) An evacuation capability
				of "slow" shall measure the ability of a group to move to a point of safety
				outside the AFCH within a drill time of more than three minutes but less than
				13 minutes.