Florida Administrative Code

(1) The definitions in this rule apply to the testing and approval of sparklers as set out in Section 791.013, F.S., and the rules adopted pursuant thereto. (2) "Emits" means to throw off or to give off or out (as light). (3) "Sparks" means small particles of a burning substance …

(1) The submission procedures outlined in this rule apply to those persons submitting product samples to the division for testing to determine whether those products meet the definition of sparklers as set out in Section 791.01, F.S. Products to be sold as sparklers shall be test…

(1) The division shall complete its testing of all properly submitted samples and shall determine which products are approved no later than February 1 of each year. All such approved sparklers shall be legal for sale in this state from February 1 until January 31 of the following…

Persons who have submitted products which have been rejected for failure to comply with the definition of "sparkler" in Section 791.01(8), F.S., shall be notified by the division of such rejection. The notification of rejection shall refer to the definition of "sparkler" in Secti…

(1) This rule chapter establishes provisions to safeguard life, limb, and property by specifying minimum standards for the construction, installation, operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of boilers located in this state after October 1, 1987, and for the inspection of …

As used in this rule chapter, the term: (1) "Act" means Chapter 554, F.S., the "Boiler Safety Act." (2) "Alteration" means any change in the item described on the original manufacturer's data report which affects the pressure containing capability of the boiler or pressure vessel…

(1) The Department of Financial Services hereby adopts and incorporates by reference the following national codes as the State Boiler Code for the safe construction, installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of boilers. (a) The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Sectio…

(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 w…

(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…

(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…

(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., s…

Rulemaking Authority 624.307, 624.308(1) FS. Law Implemented 554.103, 554.111, 554.112 FS. History-New 2-27-89, Amended 1-27-99, 10-23-00, Formerly 4A-51.035, Repealed 8-10-21.

Rulemaking Authority 554.103 FS. Law Implemented 554.114, 554.115 FS. History-New 2-27-89, Formerly 4A-51.040, Repealed 4-10-16.

(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 installatio…

(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 be…

(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 Janua…

(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 no…

(1) Repairs to all boilers and appurtenances thereof that come under this rule chapter must conform to the National Board Inspection Code, which is incorporated by reference in Rule 69A-51.010, F.A.C. Where a repair affecting the safety of the boiler is necessary, the owner and/o…

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…

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 em…

Rulemaking Authority 633.104, 633.218(5) FS. Law Implemented 633.218(5) FS. History-New 6-18-91, Formerly 4A-52.001, Repealed 4-23-23.

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 …

(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., mu…

(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 e…

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. History-New 10-8-90, Formerly 4A-53.001.

(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 hard…

(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,…

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. R…

Rulemaking Authority 633.104(1), 633.206(1) FS. Law Implemented 633.206(4) FS. History-New 2-18-07, Repealed 2-5-15.

Rulemaking Authority 633.104(1), 633.206(1) FS. Law Implemented 633.206(4) FS. History-New 2-18-07, Repealed 2-5-15.

Rulemaking Authority 633.104(1), 633.206(1), 633.0245(11) FS. Law Implemented 633.206(4) FS. History-New 2-18-07, Amended 7-15-09, Repealed 2-5-15.

Rulemaking Authority 633.104(1), 633.206(1) FS. Law Implemented 633.206(4) FS. History-New 2-18-07, Amended 7-15-09, Repealed 2-5-15.

Rulemaking Authority 633.104(1), 633.206(1) FS. Law Implemented 633.206(4) FS. History-New 2-18-07, Repealed 2-5-15.

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. History-New 6-6-90, Formerly 4A-54.001.

(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 hardship…

(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,…

(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 ju…

(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. (…

(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 purchas…

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. History-New 4-4-95, Amended 11-21-01, For…

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. History-New 9-3-90, Formerly 4A-55.001.

(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 hardship…

(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,…

(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 Establ…

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. History-New 6-6-90, Formerly 4A-56.001.

(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, o…

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, str…

(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 ju…

(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) B…

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 Implemente…