Florida Administrative Code

The following forms are hereby incorporated by reference. Copies of these publications may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services, Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection at 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-6500 or online as indicated below. Form Number Revi…

(1) The owner or manager of a permanent amusement ride shall make application to the department via the online registration portal at https://FairRides.FDACS.gov, for an annual permit and inspection, or re-inspection for each amusement ride in accordance with Section 616.242(5), …

(1) Each person seeking to perform amusement ride inspections as a Qualified Inspector (QI) for an insurance underwriter and execute the FDACS 03433, Fair Rides Affidavit of Compliance and Nondestructive Testing (NDT), Rev. 09/25, as incorporated by reference in Rule 5J-18.0012, …

(1) In accordance with the requirements of Section 616.242(7), F.S., nondestructive testing of amusement rides shall be conducted on all inspection points identified, including all relevant bulletins and shall be reported to the department for each amusement ride by the Qualified…

Rulemaking Authority 616.165, 616.242(7) FS. Law Implemented 616.242 FS. History-New 9-15-92, Amended 2-23-94, 2-14-99, 11-4-02, 5-30-05, Formerly 5F-8.005, Amended 10-14-18, 10-29-19, Repealed 11-18-20.

(1) Each owner, manager or designee, as specified in subsections 5J-18.014(2) and (3), F.A.C., must indicate that each amusement ride meets the requirements of Section 616.242(12), F.S., and is ready for operation prior to inspection by the department. (2) For temporary amusement…

(1) Signage shall be prominently displayed at the entrance of the amusement ride to include the following instructions and information for operation: (a) Age restrictions; (b) Size restrictions; (c) Health restrictions; (d) Weight limitations; (e) Special considerations or use re…

(1) Prior to opening on each day of operation and prior to any inspection by the department the owner or manager of each amusement ride shall inspect and test the amusement ride in accordance with the requirements of Section 616.242(16), F.S., and record the inspection on the app…

(1) Accredited trade organization means a nationally-recognized organization whose mission is to promote the safety of non-mechanical amusement ride operation, design, use, and maintenance. Such organizations must have demonstrable competency, authority, and credibility in amusem…

The following fees are adopted: (1) Permanent Amusement Ride: (a) Annual permit fee for each permanent park kiddie amusement ride: $300 (b) Annual permit fee for each permanent park non-kiddie amusement ride: $400 (c) Annual permit fee for each permanent park super amusement ride…

Fencing and gate standards shall be in accordance with ASTM International Committee F-24 on Amusement Rides and Devices Designations, as incorporated by reference in Rule 5J-18.0011, F.A.C., and the following shall be the fencing and gate standards for amusement rides: (1) Amusem…

(1) This rule sets forth the guidelines the department will follow in imposing the penalties authorized under Chapter 616, F.S. The purpose of the guidelines is to give notice of the range of penalties which will be imposed for a single violation. These guidelines list aggravatin…

(1) Failure to respond to an administrative complaint shall result in the entry of a default Final Order. The department shall impose administrative fines in a default Final Order up to the maximum amount allowable under Section 616.242(21), F.S. (2) A failure to comply with eith…

Certain portions of Rule 5J-18.025, F.A.C., Regulation of Bungy Operations, shall apply to amusement rides which, although excluded from the definition of "bungy jumping," utilize a bungy cord as a dynamic force or otherwise utilize a bungy cord as a component of the amusement ri…

(1) The owner or manager shall maintain the record of employee training required by Section 616.242(17), F.S., on department form FDACS-03431, Rev. 05/24, Fair Rides Employee Training Record. In lieu of form FDACS-03431 as incorporated by reference in Rule 5J-18.0012, F.A.C., the…

(1) Accidents shall be reported to the department in accordance with Section 616.242(15), F.S. Accidents shall be reported in writing on department form FDACS 03428, Fair Rides Written Accident Report, Rev. 07/19, incorporated by reference in Rule 5J-18.0012, F.A.C. Following an …

(1) Purpose. This section establishes specific requirements for go-kart amusement rides operating up to 30 miles per hour in addition to the other requirements contained in this chapter pertaining to amusement rides. Amusement rides guided by an automatic steering system are exem…

(1) Purpose. This section establishes specific requirements for high speed go-kart tracks and high speed go-karts open to the public for rental use in addition to the other requirements contained in this chapter pertaining to amusement rides. Owners that provide high speed go-kar…

(1) This section establishes specific requirements for water related amusement rides in addition to the general requirements contained in this chapter in order that water related amusement rides erected permanently or temporarily in the state are operated and maintained in accord…

The following amusement rides, and those of comparable construction or function, are exempt from permitting and inspection by the department pursuant to Section 616.242(11)(c), F.S. (1) Orbitron, Gyro Sphere or other comparable equipment that allows the patron to rotate on severa…

(1) Purpose. This rule specifies and gives guidance on the site and site approval, testing of equipment, the management of the operation, the operating procedures, the provisions and emergency procedures relating to bungy operations. (Bungy is sometimes spelled "bungee".) (a) For…

(1) Purpose. This rule specifies and gives guidance for minimum trade standards for the operation of games at public fairs and expositions. (2) Definitions. The definitions in Sections 616.001 and 616.242, F.S., and Chapter 5J-18, F.A.C., and the following shall apply: (a) "Agent…

Rulemaking Authority 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.06 FS. History-New 8-7-80, Amended 7-18-85, Formerly 4B-1.21, 4B-1.021, Amended 3-15-94, 7-20-95, 7-28-14, Formerly 5F-11.001, Repealed 7-10-19.

The standards of the National Fire Protection Association for the storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases as published in NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2020 Edition, for gas appliances and gas piping as published in NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Edition…

The following documents are hereby incorporated by reference and may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services, 2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32399-6500 or online as indicated. (1) Pursuant to Section 527.02(3)(b), F.S., the following persons are eligible for a…

Grounds for a determination of a lack of "trustworthiness" pursuant to Section 527.02, F.S., as evidenced by an applicant or licensee shall be: (1) Conviction of or pleading nolo contendere to a felony involving moral turpitude; or (2) An established and repeated history of inten…

(1) A proper and duly-authorized order of revocation or suspension filed by the Commissioner of Agriculture against any individual or entity licensed pursuant to Chapter 527, F.S., may not be obviated or improperly evaded by changes of company name or by technical restructuring o…

Rulemaking Authority 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.01(11), 527.02(2), 527.0201, 527.04 FS. History-New 8-31-93, Formerly 4B-1.036, Amended 9-2-02, 7-28-14, Formerly 5F-11.012, Repealed 7-10-19.

Rulemaking Authority 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.11 FS. History-New 8-7-80, Formerly 4A-1.13, Amended 7-18-85, Formerly 4B-1.10, Amended 10-8-86, 2-6-90, Formerly 4B-1.010, Amended 7-20-95, 9-5-01, 7-28-14, Formerly 5F-11.013, Repealed 7-10-19. PART III CONTAINERS

Rulemaking Authority 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.06 FS. History-New 8-7-80, Formerly 4A-1.06, 4B-1.06, 4B-1.006, 5F-11.021, Repealed 7-10-19.

(1) All dealer-owned containers, aboveground or underground, installed at consumer locations shall be marked in a legible manner with the name and telephone number of the owner by decal, tag, stencil, or similar marking. (2) Containers gained through acquisition shall be marked a…

Rulemaking Authority 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.06 FS. History-New 8-7-80, Formerly 4A-1.20, 4B-1.15, 4B-1.015, Amended 7-20-95, 4-30-96, Formerly 5F-11.023, Repealed 7-10-19.

(1) All bulk and Category II dispenser storage liquid liquefied petroleum gas valves and all piping, fittings and pipe coverings within 30 inches of such valves shall be painted red; and all bulk and Category II dispenser storage vapor liquefied petroleum gas valves and all pipin…

(1) Any system or container that fails to comply with Chapter 527, F.S., this rule chapter, and any standards incorporated by reference shall be designated unsafe by department staff by means of issuance of a FDACS-10988, Stop Use Order. Rev. 02/17, as incorporated by reference i…

Liquefied petroleum gas containers shall be considered approved when designed, fabricated, tested, and marked (or stamped) in accordance with the requirements of Section 5.2, NFPA 58. Liquefied petroleum gas containers offered for sale must meet the requirements of the code under…

Installation of containers on roofs of buildings as referenced in NFPA 58, Section 6.8.7, as incorporated by reference in Rule 5J-20.002, F.A.C., is prohibited. Rulemaking Authority 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.06, 527.062 FS. History-New 6-8-99, Amended 5-23-00, 9-2-02, 1-29-0…

Rulemaking Authority 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.06 FS. History-New 5-9-04, Amended 1-29-06, 7-28-14, Formerly 5F-11.029, Repealed 7-10-19. PART IV TRANSPORTATION OF LP GAS

(1) The provisions of Sections 316.302(1)-(4), F.S., relative to the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles, are hereby adopted by this section and incorporated herein by reference in their entirety, with the exception of 49 C.F.R. Part 173 C-F, H-O and Part 178-A-B, D-I, K …

Rulemaking Authority 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.06(3) FS. History-New 8-7-80, Formerly 4A-1.29, 4B-1.20, Amended 2-5-91, Formerly 4B-1.020, 5F-11.034, Repealed 8-9-23. PART V INSTALLATIONS; GENERAL PROCEDURES

(1) At intervals not to exceed 60 months, all licensed suppliers of LP gas shall perform bar probe leak surveys utilizing a combustible gas indicator (CGI) meter or equivalent testing procedures guaranteeing the same level of safety on all underground installations for which they…

Rulemaking Authority 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.06 FS. History-New 7-23-86, Amended 6-8-88, Formerly 4B-1.028, 5F-11.042, Repealed 7-10-19.

(1) All licensed suppliers of LP gas shall: (a) Identify those accounts where stationary, company-owned tanks with a 100 gallon or more container capacity have been out of service for a period of 12 months, and within 60 days, provide for the safe removal of the container or cont…

(1) Prior to filling an LP gas container in an out-of-gas situation, a licensed LP gas dealer shall: (a) Close all container valves. (b) Physically check all appliances and appliance outlets to be certain they are closed and check for evidence of appliance changes and open or unc…

(1) In addition to the requirements of NFPA 58, as incorporated by reference in Rule 5J-20.002, F.A.C., all LP gas vehicle fuel dispensers and dispensing stations shall: (a) Prominently post "No Smoking" signs on the visible or approachable sides and ends of the container. (b) Pr…

No dealer or dispenser of liquefied petroleum gas shall introduce liquefied petroleum gas into any container if such is to be transported in or on any vehicle unless the provisions of NFPA No. 58, Chapter 9, as incorporated by reference in Rule 5J-20.002, F.A.C., are complied wit…

(1) No person, firm or corporation, other than the owner and those authorized by the owner, shall connect or disconnect any container, or system containing liquefied petroleum gas, except in an out-of-gas situation, unless due and sufficient notice has been given by any person, f…

(1) All cylinders awaiting use, resale, or exchange at a location open to the public shall be stored in storage units meeting the requirements of Chapter 8, NFPA 58 as incorporated by reference in Rule 5J-20.002, F.A.C. (2) The following signs shall be affixed to the front of the…

No person, firm, or corporation shall use liquefied petroleum gas as a source of pressure in lieu of compressed air in operating emergency shut off valves, spray guns and other similar equipment. Rulemaking Authority 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.06 FS. History-New 8-7-80, Forme…

Rulemaking Authority 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.06 FS. History-New 1-24-95, Amended 1-29-06, 8-2-07, Formerly 5F-11.050, Amended 6-27-18, Repealed 7-10-19.

Rulemaking Authority 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.06 FS. History-New 4-30-96, Formerly 5F-11.051, Repealed 7-10-19. PART VI EXAMINATIONS, TRAINING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION