69A-58.0031. New Construction of Educational Facilities

(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 Occupancies,” except where specifically otherwise provided in this rule chapter.

(2) Notwithstanding any rule or adopted code or standard in conflict herewith, the following procedures apply with respect to new construction and new buildings.

(a) Prior to commencement of any new construction or remodeling:

1. The board shall submit for review at least one copy of the site plan for each new facility and each new facility addition exceeding 2,500 square feet to the local fire official providing fire-protection to the facility in accordance with Section 1013.38(1), F.S.

2. All site plans reviewed by the local fire official shall be reviewed in accordance with Section 1013.38(1), F.S.

3. The board shall approve or cause to be approved the plans, drawings, designs, proposals, blueprints, and other construction or remodeling documents and evaluate the same for complete compliance with the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

4. In addition to the site plans submitted, the board may show compliance with all applicable firesafety codes and standards by at least one (1) of the means provided in Sections 1013.38(2)(a) through (d), F.S.

(b) The method of compliance must be documented and maintained as part of the construction records file.

(c) Upon request by the local fire official, the board shall provide reasonable access to all construction documents and provide in writing to the local fire official the method(s) employed to achieve compliance with the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

(3) The board must show compliance with all applicable firesafety codes and standards by contracting with a firesafety inspector certified under Section 633.216, F.S.

(4) A certificate of occupancy shall not be issued until the board’s certified building official has determined that the building or structure and its site conditions comply with all applicable statutes, these rules, and all applicable firesafety codes and standards.

(5) Horizontal exits referenced in NFPA 101, section 14.2.2.5 and exit passageways referenced in NFPA 101, section 14.2.2.7 are prohibited.

Rulemaking Authority 633.104(1), (7), 1013.12 FS. Law Implemented 633.104(7), 633.206, 633.208, 1013.12, 1013.371, 1013.38 FS. History–New 11-26-06, Amended 11-4-12.