Florida Administrative Code

(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 History-New 6-18-91, Formerly 4A-52.001, Repealed 4-23-23.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…

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. History-New 2-7…

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 …

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 an…

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 wh…

(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 …

(1) A fire exit drill shall be conducted by each provider at each AFCH at least three (3) times per year to assure that the evacuation capability of the facility is "prompt." Subject to subsection 69A-57.005(2), F.A.C., each fire exit drill shall be conducted at least 30 days aft…

(1) The firesafety inspector shall conduct a firesafety inspection for each AFCH prior to occupancy as an AFCH. (2) The provider shall request from the AHJ a firesafety inspection within 30 days following receipt of notification of license renewal. (3) The AHJ or the Division is …

Notwithstanding any previous construction or interpretation of any law, rule, or code provision, any time a single range or stove is used in an arrangement similar to that of a single family residence, the AFCH shall not be required to comply with NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilatio…

The Division of State Fire Marshal in consultation with the Department of Education hereby adopts firesafety rules for use by board fire officials and local fire officials when conducting plans reviews for new construction and firesafety inspections of new construction and existi…

(1) This rule chapter establishes uniform requirements to provide a reasonable degree of safety from fire in new construction and existing buildings located in educational facilities, educational plants, ancillary plants, and auxiliary facilities under the jurisdiction of a distr…

As used in this rule chapter, the following definitions apply: (1) "Ancillary plant" is comprised of the building, site, and site improvements necessary to provide such facilities as vehicle maintenance, warehouses, maintenance, or administrative buildings necessary to provide su…

(1) New construction and new buildings are subject to and controlled by NFPA 1, the edition as adopted in rule 69A-3.012, F.A.C., in Chapter 20.2, relating to "Educational Occupancies" and NFPA 101, the edition as adopted in rule 69A-3.012, F.A.C., Chapter 14, "New Educational Oc…

(1) There shall be one (1) required annual inspection of existing educational facilities, ancillary plants, and auxiliary facilities, as follows: (a) Pursuant to section 1013.12(2)(c), F.S., a firesafety inspection of each building of each educational plant and each ancillary pla…