The purpose of the proposed new rules is to establish the requirements for carbon monoxide sensor devices as required under subsection 509.211(4), F.S., for public lodging establishments that contain a boiler regulated under Chapter 554, F.S. Rule ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division of State Fire Marshal

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

69A-70.001Scope

69A-70.005Codes Adopted

69A-70.010Installation Requirements

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed new rules is to establish the requirements for carbon monoxide sensor devices as required under subsection 509.211(4), F.S., for public lodging establishments that contain a boiler regulated under Chapter 554, F.S. Rule 69A-70.005, F.A.C., will adopt the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) code, NFPA-720-2012 edition, as the standard for carbon monoxide detectors in spaces or rooms of public lodging establishments that contain a boiler regulated under Chapter 554, F.S. Rule 69A-70.010, F.A.C., additionally requires labeling and compliance with Underwriters Laboratories, Standard 2034. An inspection certification process is also imposed.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The subject of this rulemaking is the use of carbon monoxide detectors in spaces or rooms of public lodging establishments that contain a boiler regulated under Chapter 554, F.S.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 509.211(4) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 509.211(4) FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: January 13, 2016

PLACE: Division of State Fire Marshal, 3rd Floor Conference Room 313, The Atrium Building, 325 John Knox Road, Tallahassee, FL

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Mike Burns, telephone: [phone], email: [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Mike Burns, Chief Boiler Inspector, address: 325 John Knox Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32303, telephone: [phone], email: [e-mail]

 

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

 

CHAPTER 69A-70, F.A.C.: CARBON MONOXIDE

 

69A-70.001 Scope.

(1) The rules contained in this chapter shall establish the installation requirements for carbon monoxide sensor devices as required under subsection 509.211(4), F.S., for public lodging establishments that contain a boiler regulated under Chapter 554, F.S.

Rulemaking Authority 509.211(4), FS. Law Implemented __________History–New__________.

 

69A-70.005 Codes Adopted.

The Department of Financial Services hereby adopts and incorporates by reference the following National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) code as to the installation of carbon monoxide detectors:

(1) NFPA 720-2012 edition, Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment.

(2) Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., Standard 2034.

Rulemaking Authority 509.211(4), FS. Law Implemented __________History–New__________.

 

69A-70.010 Installation Requirements.

(1) Where required by subsection 509.211(4), F.S., the installation of carbon monoxide sensor devices shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 720 as adopted in Rule 69A-70.005, F.A.C.

(2) Sensor devices shall bear the label of a nationally recognized testing laboratory having been tested and listed as complying with the most recent Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., Standard 2034, as adopted in Rule 69A-70.005, F.A.C.

(3) Requirements of this section are in addition to the requirement imposed by subsection 509.211(4), F.S., that devices shall be integrated with the public lodging establishment’s fire detection system.

(4) Business owners having boilers required to be inspected in accordance with The Boiler Safety Act, Chapter 554, F. S., must submit a completed “Certificate of Carbon Monoxide Alarm Installation” Form, DFS-K3_xxxx, signed by a state-licensed alarm system contractor or a certified electrical contractor indicating the required detector has been installed and has been integrated with the public lodging establishment’s fire detection system.

Rulemaking Authority 509.211(4), FS. Law Implemented __________History–New__________.