Florida Administrative Code

Rulemaking Authority 720.303(13)(f) FS. Law Implemented 720.303(13) FS. History-New 11-13-13, Repealed 3-5-26.

Specific Authority 498.007(1) FS. Law Implemented 498.035 FS. History-New 12-17-71, Repromulgated 12-19-74, Formerly 7D-9.01, Amended 9-22-77, 12-31-80, Formerly 7D-9.011, 7D-9.0011, Amended 5-18-98, Repealed 10-28-08.

Specific Authority 498.007(1) FS. Law Implemented 498.035(1) FS. History-New 12-17-71, Repromulgated 12-19-74, Amended 12-31-80, 4-17-85, Formerly 7D-9.03, Amended 8-20-86, 2-16-93, Formerly 7D-9.003, Amended 1-26-97, 5-18-98, Repealed 10-28-08.

Specific Authority 498.007(1) FS. Law Implemented 498.007, 498.024(1)(b), 498.035 FS. History-New 12-17-71, Amended 12-19-74, 12-31-80, Formerly 7D-9.32, 7D-9.032, Amended 1-26-97, 5-18-98, Repealed 10-28-08.

Specific Authority 498.007(1) FS. Law Implemented 498.035(2) FS. History-New 12-19-74, Amended 12-31-80, Formerly 7D-9.36, 7D-9.036, Amended 5-18-98, Repealed 10-28-08.

Except when otherwise defined in this rule, the definitions provided in s. 1-201.10(B), Food Code, 2017 Recommendations of the United States Public Health Service/Food and Drug Administration; shall apply to Chapters 61C-1, 61C-3 and 61C-4, F.A.C. In addition, the following defin…

(1) The current license from the division shall be conspicuously displayed in the office or lobby of the licensed establishment. If no office or lobby is present on the premises of the licensed establishment, the license must be readily available for inspection upon request. (2) …

Rulemaking Authority 509.032, 509.032(2)(d) FS. Law Implemented 509.091, 509.261 FS. History-New 3-31-94, Amended 10-9-95, 9-25-96, Repealed 12-8-11.

The following general requirements and standards shall be met by all public lodging and public food service establishments. (1) Water, plumbing and waste. (a) Except as specifically provided in these rules, standards for water, plumbing and waste shall be governed by Chapter 5, F…

(1) This rule sets out the disciplinary guidelines for imposing penalties upon public lodging establishments and public food service establishments under the jurisdiction of the Division of Hotels and Restaurants (division) in administrative actions. The purpose of this rule is t…

(1) Application Fees. Upon making initial application or an application for change of ownership, each public lodging and food service establishment applicant shall pay to the division a fee of $50 in addition to any other fees required by law or rule. Temporary food service event…

(1) As referenced in Sections 509.096(1) and 509.211(5), F.S., and in this rule, the term "employee" means a person who is directly employed by a public lodging establishment and works at the licensed premises. The term excludes independent contractors and persons employed by a t…

The following requirements and standards shall be met by all public lodging establishments. (1) Glassware, tableware, and utensils. (a) The handling, cleaning, and sanitizing of glassware, tableware, and utensils in public lodging establishments shall be subject to the provisions…

The division shall consider it an unethical business practice for any establishment to engage in, or knowingly permit anyone on the licensed premises to engage in, any illegal, unfair or deceptive act. Such acts include imposition of a charge separate and apart from, or in additi…

(1) Food Supplies and Food Protection - Except as specifically provided in this rule, public food service establishments shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 3, Food Code, as adopted by reference in Rule 61C-1.001, F.A.C. (a)1. Public food service establishment operators…

(1) Public food service establishments or food vendors at temporary food service events shall comply with all applicable sanitary requirements of this rule chapter and Rule 61C-1.004, F.A.C., unless otherwise provided in this section. (2) Facilities. (a) Specific requirements for…

(1) Except as otherwise specified in this rule, mobile food dispensing vehicles, temporary commercial kitchens and theme park food carts shall comply with applicable requirements of Rules 61C-4.010 and 61C-4.023, F.A.C. (2) Mobile food dispensing vehicles and temporary commercial…

(1) Vending machines regulated under Chapter 509, F.S., shall be subject to applicable provisions of Rules 61C-1.004 and 61C-4.010, F.A.C. (2) Cleaning - All food-contact surfaces of vending machines shall be thoroughly cleaned and subjected to effective bactericidal treatment at…

(1) All managers who are responsible for the storage, preparation, display, and serving of foods to the public shall have passed a certification test approved by the division demonstrating a basic knowledge of food protection practices as adopted by the division. Those managers w…

(1) Applicability. The safety standards adopted herein shall apply to all elevators covered by Chapter 399, F.S., as follows: (a) The installation, alteration, relocation, and change in classification must comply with Chapter 399, F.S., as well as the edition of the Florida Build…

Rulemaking Authority 399.10 FS. Law Implemented 399.02 FS. History-New 9-10-89, Formerly 7C-5.0012, Amended 4-2-08, Repealed 4-18-12.

(1) Elevators must comply with the maintenance control program onsite documentation requirement in s. 8.6.1.2, ASME A17.1-2013, as adopted by reference in Rule 61C-5.001, F.A.C., according to the following schedule based on the code under which the elevator was installed: CODE UN…

Rulemaking Authority 399.10 FS. Law Implemented 399.02 FS. History-New 5-14-79, Amended 8-1-82, Formerly 7C-5.04, Amended 10-31-88, 4-11-91, Formerly 7C-5.004, Amended 2-2-94, 10-4-00, 4-2-08, Repealed 4-18-12.

(1) Emergency Stop Switches. Only passenger elevators with non-perforated enclosures, installed prior to May 14, 1979, shall be permitted to have an emergency stop switch in the elevator car. The emergency stop switch shall be located in or adjacent to the operating panel of the …

(1)(a) A registered elevator company shall apply for a permit to install, alter or relocate an elevator by submitting DBPR HR-7015, Application for Permit to Install, Alter or Relocate an Elevator and Certificate of Operation, (https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref…

(1)(a) All certificates and licenses, as specified in this section, expire on December 31 at 11:59 p.m. of each year unless renewed by the division. (b) A renewal application for a certificate of competency, including fee payment, or an annual license registration postmarked on o…

When used in this rule chapter, the following terms shall have these meanings: (1) "Bureau" means the Bureau of Elevator Safety. (2) "Course" means a course, seminar or other program of instruction approved by the department for the purpose of satisfying continuing education requ…

(1) Continuing Education Requirements. (a) To renew a certificate of competency or a certified elevator inspector credential issued by the division pursuant to chapter 399, F.S., a person must submit, in addition to the other requirements specified in Rule 61C-5.007, F.A.C., proo…

Rulemaking Authority 399.10 FS. Law Implemented 399.02 FS. History-New 7-12-83, Formerly 7C-5.09, Amended 11-1-87, 10-31-88, Formerly 7C-5.009, Amended 2-2-94, 4-2-08, Repealed 4-18-12.

Rulemaking Authority 399.10 FS. Law Implemented 399.02 FS. History-New 2-11-92, Formerly 7C-5.011, Amended 8-1-96, 10-4-00, 4-2-08, Repealed 4-18-12.

(1) A service maintenance contract as defined by Section 399.01(10), F.S., must include routine examinations and periodic safety tests and meet the following minimum requirements: (a) Routine examinations and periodic safety tests must follow the procedures established by the saf…

Rulemaking Authority 399.1061 FS. Law Implemented 399.10, 399.1061 FS. History-New 10-19-04, Repealed 7-26-23.

(1) The division may grant variances from rule requirements when the applicant demonstrates the existence of a substantial hardship, as defined in Section 120.542(2), F.S. (2) Variance requests must be submitted by petition as described in Section 120.542, F.S., and rules adopted…

(1) This rule sets out the disciplinary guidelines for imposing penalties upon elevator owners or operators, elevator companies, elevator inspectors, elevator technicians, or certificate of competency holders guilty of violating Chapter 399, F.S. The purpose of this rule is to no…

(1) Upon a determination of probable cause, the division will issue a citation for: (a) Operating an elevator without a valid temporary operating permit as required under Chapter 399, F.S., or performing activity requiring a permit, certificate, or license without a valid permit,…

Hydraulic supply shut-off valves known as "knock-style valves" do not comply with the safety requirements in ASME A17.1 and ASME A17.3, as adopted in Rule 61C-5.001, F.A.C., and referenced in the Florida Building Code. The division hereby determines that any elevator containing t…

(1) School-to-Career Transition Program Grant Application Requirements. Pursuant to Section 509.302, F.S., the division may award four-year school-to-career transition program grants to nonprofit statewide organizations representing the hospitality industry of this state. (a) The…

Rulemaking Authority 120.80(4)(a), 550.0251(2), (3), (5), (6), 550.0351(8), 550.125(2)(b), (3)(a), 550.155(1), 550.2625(2)(d), 550.3551(10), 550.495(2)(a), (4), 550.6305(5) FS. Law Implemented 120.80, 550.0251, 550.0351, 550.125, 550.155, 550.2625, 550.3551, 550.495, 550.615, 550…

Rulemaking Authority 550.0251(12), 849.086(4), (11) FS. Law Implemented 849.086 FS. History-New 1-7-97, Amended 5-9-04, 9-7-08, 7-21-14, 1-2-18, 9-1-20, Transferred to 75-11.001.

Rulemaking Authority 550.0251(12), 849.086(4), (11) FS. Law Implemented 550.0251(6), 849.086(4) FS. History-New 1-7-97, Amended 5-9-04, 4-12-06, 9-7-08, 7-21-14, 1-2-18, Transferred to 75-11.002.

Rulemaking Authority 550.0251(12), 849.086(4), (11) FS. Law Implemented 849.086 FS. History-New 1-2-18, Transferred to 75-11.0021.

Rulemaking Authority 849.086(4) FS. Law Implemented 849.086 FS. History-New 9-7-08, Repealed 1-2-18.

Rulemaking Authority 550.0251(12), 849.086(4) FS. Law Implemented 849.086 FS. History-New 1-7-97, Amended 9-7-08, 7-21-14, 1-2-18, Transferred to 75-11.003.

Rulemaking Authority 550.0251(12), 849.086(4) FS. Law Implemented 849.086 FS. History-New 1-7-97, Amended 5-9-04, 9-7-08, 7-21-14, 1-2-18, Transferred to 75-11.004.

Rulemaking Authority 550.0251(12), 849.086(4) FS. Law Implemented 849.086 FS. History-New 1-7-97, Amended 5-9-04, 9-7-08, 7-21-14, 1-2-18, Transferred to 75-11.005.

Rulemaking Authority 550.0251(12), 849.086(4) FS. Law Implemented 849.086 FS. History-New 1-7-97, Amended 5-9-04, 9-7-08, 7-21-14, 1-2-18, Transferred to 75-11.006.

Rulemaking Authority 550.0251(12), 849.086(4), (5), (11) FS. Law Implemented 849.086 FS. History-New 1-7-97, Amended 5-9-04, 4-12-06, 9-7-08, 7-21-14, 1-2-18, Transferred to 75-11.007.