64B6-6.003. Audiometric Testing  


Effective on Monday, November 20, 1995
  • 1(1) All audiometric testing equipment used by a licensee shall be tested and calibrated acoustically according to current ANSI standards on an annual basis. “Annual” as it relates to this rule means each of the two years within the license biennial period. The biennial period begins March 1 and ends February 28 of each odd numbered year. Records of certification of such testing and calibration from the manufacturer or independent certified testing agent shall be retained by the licensee.

    80(2) ANSI standards are as acceptable as ASA standards.

    89(3) A copy of the employer’s certification of audiometric equipment used by the licensee shall satisfy the requirement of this rule, provided however that the licensee does in fact use only the employer’s equipment.

    123(4) If the licensee is self-employed, a copy of the certification of the audiometric equipment that the licensee intends to use, and a statement explaining the circumstances of use, shall satisfy the requirement of this rule, provided however that the licensee does in fact use only the equipment identified.

    172(5) If the licensee does not intend to test, a statement to that effect shall satisfy the requirement of this rule, provided however that the licensee does not in fact test.

    203Rulemaking Authority 205484.044, 206484.0501(7), 207484.056(1)(t) FS. 209Law Implemented 211484.0501(7), 212484.056(1)(t) FS. 214History–New 2-9-84, Formerly 21JJ-7.01, 21JJ-7.001, Amended 5-14-87, 10-2-90, Formerly 21JJ-6.002, Amended 4-6-94, 11-20-95, Formerly 61G9-6.002.