Florida Administrative Code

The leak test shall be performed by following the manufacturer's recommendations. Any tamper indicators or seals shall be replaced each year and after each recharge of a portable fire extinguisher. Tamper indicator pull pressure or break pressure shall not exceed 15 pounds. Rulem…

Invoices shall include the business name, physical business address and license number of the fire equipment dealer. The license number on the invoice shall coincide with the permit number on the tags which are attached to the extinguishers being invoiced for service. Invoices fo…

The provisions of Part III of this chapter shall apply to licensed fire equipment dealers when installing, maintaining, recharging, or otherwise servicing pre-engineered systems. Rulemaking Authority 633.104 FS. Law Implemented 633.104 FS. History-New 10-18-67, Formerly 4A-21.56,…

The following standards of the National Fire Protection Association as adopted in rule chapter 69A-3, F.A.C., are applicable to part III of this rule chapter and shall be complied with and are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference: (1) NFPA 12, Standard on Carbon Dioxide E…

(1) A standard service tag shall be affixed to pre-engineered fire protection systems when the system is found to be in compliance with chapter 633, F.S., this rule and the standards adopted pursuant to rule chapter 69A-3, F.A.C. The standard service tag on a pre-engineered fire …

(1) All pre-engineered systems are to be inspected in accordance with the standards adopted in rule 69A-21.302, F.A.C. (2) Whenever a pre-engineered system is installed, inspected, repaired, maintained or otherwise serviced, the permittee shall complete an inspection report conta…

The purpose of Part IV of this chapter is to establish procedures by which laboratories engaged in testing and listing portable fire extinguishers or pre-engineered systems may be considered a "nationally recognized testing laboratory" for purposes of sections 633.306(1)(b), 633.…

(1) The applicant testing laboratory shall comply in general with the definitions and requirements contained in subsection 69A-3.009(9), F.A.C., and 29 CFR 1910.7, dated July 1, 1992, which is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. (2) The applicant laboratory shall mainta…

(1) The application by a testing laboratory for recognition by the State Fire Marshal as a "nationally recognized testing laboratory" shall not be on any particular form but shall include all of the information and material requested in subsection (2), below. (2)(a) The address a…

Unless otherwise provided for by statute or the NFPA, the following terms shall, for the purpose of these rules, have the meanings indicated in this rule: (1) "Approved" means accepted by the authority having jurisdiction upon evaluation of compliance with appropriate standards f…

(1) Special definitions. (a) "Annually" means once at any time during the fiscal year July 1 through June 30. (b) "Three or more floor levels" shall mean the sum of all levels of exit discharge plus levels above and below the exit discharge, including basements. (c) "Recurring ba…

(1) Except as specifically modified by statute or by the State Fire Marshal's rules, the "Florida Fire Prevention Code, 8th Edition (2023)," which is comprised of the Florida specific edition of NFPA 101, the Life Safety Code® Florida 2021 Edition and NFPA 1, the Fire Code Florid…

The purpose of this rule chapter is to specify, as required by the Florida Statutes, uniform fire safety standards for both new and existing Nonresidential Child Care Facilities designed to care for infants and children, ages 0 through 17 years, for a period of less than 24 hours…

This rule chapter shall apply to both new and existing buildings used as Nonresidential Child Care Facilities. Rulemaking Authority 633.104, 633.206 FS. Law Implemented 402.305, 633.104(1), 633.206(1)(b) FS. History-New 3-23-88, Amended 10-10-91, 7-11-01, Formerly 4A-36.101.

Ratios of staff personnel to children for both new and existing facilities shall be those ratios established by the Florida Department of Children and Family Services as required by section 402.305(4), F.S., and as adopted pursuant thereto by the rules of the Florida Department o…

For both new and existing facilities the occupant load for which means of egress shall be provided for any floor shall be those established in section 402.305(6), F.S. The occupancy load referenced in NFPA 101 does not apply. Rulemaking Authority 633.104, 633.206 FS. Law Implemen…

(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 Nonresidential Child Care …

(1) New Child Day Care Facilities shall be arranged to transmit the alarm automatically via any of the following means acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and shall be in accordance with NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, the edition as adopted in rule 69A-3.012, F.A.…

Standpipe systems shall be provided for all buildings over 50 feet in height, except buildings not over 6 stories high which are equipped with a complete automatic sprinkler system, in accordance with NFPA 13, as adopted in rule 69A-3.012, F.A.C. Rulemaking Authority 633.104, 633…

The subclassifications and definitions of "Day Care Homes" as set forth in Section 16.6.1.4.1 and 17.6.1.4.1 of NFPA 101 2000 Edition, to wit, "Family Day Care Homes," and "Group Day Care Homes," shall not apply to any facility licensed as a family day care home pursuant to secti…

(1) Pursuant to Section 633.138, F.S., any individual who is issued a license, permit, or certificate shall notify the Division of any change to her or his current mailing address, email address and place of practice. Any change to a current mailing address, email address or plac…

(1) Any person applying for employment as a firefighter must meet all the requirements of Section 633.412, F.S. (2) Upon the employment of a firefighter, the employing agency shall report such employment to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training (hereinafter the "Bureau") with…

(1) An applicant shall make application for a certificate of compliance on form DFS-K4-1016, effective January 1, 2009, adopted and incorporated by reference in subsection 69A-37.039(2), F.A.C. The form can be obtained where indicated in subsection 69A-37.039(1), F.A.C. The appli…

(1) Pursuant to Section 633.408(4), F.S., the high school education requirement of Section 633.412(1), F.S., must be met prior to receiving a certificate of compliance as a firefighter. (2) The Division of State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire Standards and Training shall consider a…

(1) Applicants for a certificate of compliance as a firefighter shall submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a criminal background check. Determination of good moral character is required prior to certification as a firefighter pursuant to Sections 633.412(4) and 633.4…

(1) Pursuant to Section 633.412(5), F.S., an individual must be in good physical condition evidenced by a medical examination in order to gain admission into a firefighter training program. Proof of such a medical examination evidencing good physical condition must be submitted t…

Upon the termination of employment of a firefighter, the employing agency shall forward to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training a completed Form DFS-K4-1033, entitled "Notice of Termination of Employment as a Firefighter (Rev. 3-01)." This form shall be forwarded within ten …

(1) Information required by the Bureau in this chapter shall be furnished on-line at www.floridastatefirecollege.org. The information required at www.floridastatefirecollege.org is based on prescribed forms set forth below and incorporated herein. The forms can also be obtained: …

Rulemaking Authority 633.128(2)(a) FS. Law Implemented 633.128(1)(e), 633.406, 633.412, 633.408 FS. History-New 9-7-81, Formerly 4A-37.13, 4A-37.50, Amended 11-26-85, 1-3-90, 3-20-95, 12-10-01, Formerly 4A-37.050, Repealed 6-4-14.

(1) Section 633.414, F.S., which took effect on July 1, 2013, requires firefighters to meet certain requirements every 4 years in order to retain their firefighter certificates of compliance. (a) For the purpose of this rule, "certification," or "certified," shall have the same m…

(1) Out of State Firefighter Certificate of Compliance. (a)1. An individual who has satisfactorily completed training for firefighters in another state and seeks a Firefighter Certificate of Compliance shall submit: a. A completed Form DFS-K4-1309 "Firefighter Equivalency Examina…

(1) Overview. The firefighter training curriculum requirements for schools operated by or for any employing agency for the specific purpose of training firefighter recruits or firefighters consist of 191 hours of training to complete Part I (equivalent to National Fire Protection…

(1) To be recognized for certification as a firefighter by the Bureau, training must be obtained under the conditions specified herein. A designated instructor or member of the Bureau staff must certify a firefighter has completed the prescribed training, instruction, and standar…

During the first week of training for the Minimum Standards Course, a roster of students shall be electronically forwarded to the Bureau, with all supporting paperwork (i.e., release of a building to burn, if applicable; any required affidavits for use of other facilities or equi…

(1) At the completion of the Minimum Training Course, on the date of the state certification examination, the instructor-in-charge of the course shall present to the Bureau Field Representative Form DFS-K4-1028 Verification of Training Hours/Firefighter I and II, signed by the tr…

The Bureau of Fire Standards and Training (Bureau) shall approve training providers and certify individuals to conduct training and education classes for fire service personnel. Upon satisfaction of the requirements listed under the respective categories, an applicant shall be aw…

(1) To be certified as an approved training facility, an installation or facility shall: (a) Submit a request to the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training; (b) Submit to an inspection by a Bureau of Fire Standards and Training Field Representative; and, (c) Have in its custody an…

(1) Definitions. As used in this rule, the term: (a) "Bureau" means the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training of the Division of State Fire Marshal, Department of Financial Services. (b) "Examiner" means the person administering the practical examination. (c) "Instructor" means t…

(1) Any student who has been determined to have cheated on any test or examination administered under Chapter 633, F.S., this rule chapter, or rule Chapter 69A-39, F.A.C., shall be required to retake the course for which the student was determined to have cheated before taking an…

(1) Purpose. The Florida State Fire College, hereinafter referred to as the "College," shall offer basic, intermediate, and advanced training and educational courses, develop educational curricula to be used by other fire-rescue training agencies, and conduct research into new me…

The following programs of study are developed and revised by the Florida State Fire College, pursuant to Sections 633.128, 633.406, 633.408, 633.418, and 633.508, F.S.: (1) Pump Operator Program. This program is intended to prepare students for service as fire department driver-e…

The purpose of this part is to implement Section 633.422, F.S. Rulemaking Authority 633.128(2)(a) FS. Law Implemented 633.422(2) FS. History-New 1-3-90, Formerly 4A-37.082, Amended 3-14-11.

This part establishes procedures for requesting a determination of supplemental compensation and reimbursement eligibility. Rulemaking Authority 633.128(2)(a) FS. Law Implemented 633.422(2) FS. History-New 1-3-90, Formerly 4A-37.083, Amended 3-14-11.

In addition to the terms defined in Section 633.102(1), F.S., the following terms will have the following meanings for purposes of Rules 69A-37.082 through 69A-37.090, F.A.C.: (1) "Degree applicable to fire department duties" means an associate degree or a bachelor's degree in Fi…

(1) To be eligible to receive Supplemental Compensation, the firefighter must: (a) Be certified as a firefighter pursuant to Section 633.408, F.S.; (b) Possess an eligible associate degree or eligible bachelor's degree; and, (c) Be employed full time as a firefighter by an employ…

(1) To participate in the Firefighters Supplemental Compensation Program, a firefighter shall submit the: (a) Form DFS-K4-1057, "Application for Initial Entry," which is incorporated by reference in Rule 69A-37.090, F.A.C., to the division for a determination of eligibility if th…

Rulemaking Authority 633.45(2)(a) FS. Law Implemented 633.382(2) FS. History-New 1-3-90, Amended 3-20-95, Formerly 4A-37.087, Repealed 3-14-11.