To Update the Florida Fire Prevention Code as required by Section 633.0215(1), Florida Statutes.

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Division of State Fire Marshal

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
69A-60.002: Scope; Description of Florida Fire Prevention Code
69A-60.003: Standards of the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 1, the Uniform Fire Code, Florida 2003 Edition, Adopted
69A-60.004: Standards of the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 101, the Life Safety Code, Florida 2003 Edition, Adopted
69A-60.005: Publications Referenced in NFPA 1, the Florida 2003 Edition, and NFPA 101, the Florida 2003 Edition, Added to the Florida Fire Prevention Code
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To Update the Florida Fire Prevention Code as required by Section 633.0215(1), Florida Statutes.
SUMMARY: The proposed amendment updates the Florida Fire Prevention Code as required on a triennial basis by the provisions of Section 633.0215(1), Florida Statutes, by adopting current standards of the National Fire Protection Association.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 633.01, 633.0215, 633.025 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 633.01, 633.0215, 633.025 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE,TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW(IF NOT REQUESTED, THIS HEARING WILL NOT BE HELD):
DATE AND TIME: January 14, 2008, 10:00 a.m.
PLACE: Third Floor Conference Room, The Atrium Building, 325 John Knox Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32303
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 2 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Belinda Chukes, [phone]. 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 IS: Jim Goodloe, Chief, Bureau of Fire Prevention, Division of State Fire Marshal, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0342, phone: [phone]; fax: [phone]

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

69A-60.002 Scope; Description of Florida Fire Prevention Code.

(1) The Florida Fire Prevention Code is the minimum fire prevention code deemed adopted by each municipality, county, and special district with firesafety responsibilities, and applies to every building and structure throughout the state, except:

(a) Buildings and structures subject to the uniform firesafety standards adopted under Section 633.022, F.S., and

(b) Buildings and structures subject to the minimum firesafety standards adopted pursuant to Section 394.879 F.S.  Except as provided in this section, this rule chapter applies to all buildings and structures throughout the state, including each building and structure located in each municipality, county, and special district with or without firesafety responsibilities.

(2)  Municipalities, counties, and special districts with firesafety responsibilities may supplement the Florida Fire Prevention Code adopted by this rule, with more stringent standards adopted in accordance with Section 633.025, F.S.  Such standards shall be effective until repealed by the adopting municipality, county or special district if the requirements of Section 633.0215(10), F.S., were met; in all other cases, the standards shall expire following the adoption of the triennial amendment to this rule, unless adopted by the amendment into the Code. This rule chapter does not apply to any municipality, county, or special district which has adopted an amendment to the Florida Fire Prevention Code in full compliance with Section 633.0215(2), 633.0215(10), or 633.025(4), F.S., but only to the extent of such amendment. The Florida Fire Prevention Code is in addition to, and is supplemental to, any amendment adopted in accordance with Section 633.0215(2), 633.0215(10), or 633.025(4), F.S.

(3)(a) The Florida Fire Prevention Code consists of:

1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1, the Uniform Fire Code, Florida 2006 2003 edition, as adopted in Rule 69A-60.003, F.A.C.,

2. NFPA 101, the Life Safety Code, Florida 2006 2003 edition, as adopted and incorporated in Rule 69A-60.004, F.A.C., and their additions, deletions, and other modifications to NFPA 1 and NFPA 101, Florida 2006 2003 editions, as provided therein, and

3. All codes, standards, publications, and authorities adopted in Rule 69A-60.005, F.A.C.

(b) The Florida Fire Prevention Code also consists of all rule chapters adopted pursuant to the authority of Section 633.022, F.S., and referred to as “uniform rules,” or “rules for uniform buildings or structures,” to-wit, rule chapters:

1. Chapter 69A-3, F.A.C., Fire Prevention, General Provisions;

2. Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Child Care Facilities;

3. Chapter 69A-38, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Residential Facilities for Individuals With Developmental Disabilities;

4. Chapter 69A-40, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Assisted Living Facilities;

5. Chapter 69A-41, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Residential Child Care Facilities;

6. Chapter 69A-42, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Mobile Home Parks and Recreational Vehicle Parks;

7. Chapter 69A-43, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Transient Public Lodging Establishments;

8. Chapter 69A-44, F.A.C., Minimum Fire Safety Standards for Residential Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment and Prevention Programs, Mental Health Residential Treatment Facilities and Crisis Stabilization Units;

9. Chapter 69A-47, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Elevators;

10. Chapter 69A-49, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Self-Service Gasoline Stations;

11. Chapter 69A-53, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Hospitals and Nursing Homes;

12. Chapter 69A-54, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Correctional Facilities;

13. Chapter 69A-55, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Public Food Service Establishments;

14. Chapter 69A-56, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Migrant Labor Camps;

15. Chapter 69A-57, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Adult Family Care Homes; and

16. Chapter 69A-58, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Educational Facilities.

(c) In the event of a conflict between any provision of this rule chapter other than this rule section and the rules cited in paragraph (b), subparagraphs 1. through 16. 15., the rules cited in paragraph (b), subparagraphs 1. through 16. 15. prevail; however, the rules in this rule chapter are not in addition to, nor are they supplemental to, the rule chapters cited in paragraph (b), subparagraphs 1. through 16, 15. Each rule chapter cited in paragraph (b), subparagraphs 1. through 16. 15. contain the complete rules for the subjects covered in those rule chapters.

(d) In the event of a conflict between any provision of this rule chapter and Rule Chapter 69A-58, F.A.C., this rule chapter prevails. The rules in this rule chapter are in addition to, and supplemental to, the rules in Rule Chapter 69A-58, F.A.C.

Specific Authority 633.01, 633.0215, 633.025 FS. Law Implemented 633.01, 633.0215, 633.025 FS. History–New 11-15-01, Formerly 4A-60.002, Amended 11-28-04,_________.

 

69A-60.003 Standards of the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 1, the Uniform Fire Code, Florida 2006 2003 Edition, Adopted.

(1) NFPA 1, the Uniform Fire Code, Florida 2006 2003 edition, is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference and shall take effect on the effective date of this rule as a part of the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

(2)(a) NFPA 1, Florida 2006 2003 edition may be purchased by writing to the NFPA at 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101.

(b) All codes, standards, publications, and authorities adopted and incorporated by reference in this rule chapter are also available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Bureau of Fire Prevention, Division of State Fire Marshal, Department of Financial Services, 325 John Knox Road, The Atrium, Third Floor, Tallahassee, Florida 32303 and may be accessed in a read-only, non-printable, non-downloadable format at the Division of State Fire Marshal website whose address is http://www.fldfs.com/SFM/.

(c) NFPA 1, Florida 2006 2003 edition, may also be purchased at the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training, Division of State Fire Marshal, 11655 Northwest Gainesville Road, Ocala, Florida 34482.

Specific Authority 633.01, 633.0215, 633.025 FS. Law Implemented 633.01, 633.0215, 633.025 FS. History–New 11-15-01, Formerly 4A-60.003, Amended 11-28-04,__________.

 

69A-60.004 Standards of the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 101, the Life Safety Code, Florida 2006 2003 Edition, Adopted.

(1) NFPA 101, the Life Safety Code, Florida 2006 2003 edition, is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference and shall take effect on the effective date of this rule as a part of the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

(2)(a) NFPA 101, Florida 2006 2003 edition may be purchased by writing to the NFPA at 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101.

(b) All codes, standards, publications, and authorities adopted and incorporated by reference in this rule chapter are also available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Bureau of Fire Prevention, Division of State Fire Marshal, Department of Financial Services, 325 John Knox Road, The Atrium, Third Floor, Tallahassee, Florida 32303 and may be accessed in a read-only, non-printable, non-downloadable format at the Division of State Fire Marshal website whose address is http://www.fldfs.com/SFM/.

(c) NFPA 101, Florida 2006 2003 edition, may also be purchased at the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training, Division of State Fire Marshal, 11655 Northwest Gainesville Road, Ocala, Florida 34482.

(3) Subdivision 7.2.2.4.4.5, of NFPA 101, Florida 2003 edition, as adopted herein, shall read: New handrails shall be installed to provide a clearance of not less than 1 and 1/2 inches between the handrail and the wall or other surface to which it is fastened.

Specific Authority 633.01, 633.0215, 633.025 FS. Law Implemented 633.01, 633.0215, 633.025 FS. History–New 11-15-01, Formerly 4A-60.004, Amended 11-28-04, 7-12-06,__________.

 

69A-60.005 Publications Referenced in NFPA 1, the Florida 2006 2003 Edition, and NFPA 101, the Florida 2006 2003 Edition, Added to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

(1) For purposes of this rule chapter, the following definitions apply:

(a) ANSI means the American National Standards Institute.

(b) ASME means the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

(c) ASTM means the American Society for Testing and Materials.

(d) BHMA means the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association.

(e) ICC means the International Code Counsel, American National Standard Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities.

(f) UL means Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

(2) The following publications are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference herein and added to the Florida Fire Prevention Code and shall take effect on the effective date of this rule:

NFPA 10, 2002 edition Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 11, 2005 2002 edition Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High- Expansion Foam

NFPA 11A, 1999 edition Standard for Medium- and High-Expansion Foam Systems

NFPA 12, 2005 2000 edition Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 12A, 2004 1997 edition Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 13, 2002 edition Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

NFPA 13D, 2002 edition Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes

NFPA 13R, 2002 edition Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height

NFPA 14, 2003 edition Standard for the Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrants, and Hose Systems

NFPA 15, 2001 edition Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection

NFPA 16, 2003 edition Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems

NFPA 17, 2002 edition Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 17A, 2002 edition Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 20, 2003 1999 edition Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection

NFPA 22, 2003 edition, Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection

NFPA 24, 2002 edition Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances

NFPA 25, 2002 edition Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

NFPA 30, 2003 2000 edition Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

NFPA 30A, 2003 2000 edition Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages

NFPA 30B, 2002 edition Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products

NFPA 31, 2001 edition Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment

NFPA 32, 2004 2000 edition Standard for Dry Cleaning Plants

NFPA 33, 2003 2000 edition Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable and Combustible Materials

NFPA 34, 2003 2000 edition Standard for Dipping and Coating Processes Using Flammable or Combustible Liquids

NFPA 35, 2005 1999 edition Standard for the Manufacture of Organic Coatings

NFPA 36, 2004 2001 edition Standard for Solvent Extraction Plants

NFPA 37, 2002 edition Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines

NFPA 40, 2001 edition Standard for the Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Film

NFPA 45, 2004 2000 edition Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals

NFPA 50, 2001 edition, Standard for Bulk Oxygen Systems at Consumer Sites

NFPA 50B, 1999 edition Standard for Liquefied Hydrogen Systems at Consumer Sites

NFPA 51, 2002 edition Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas Systems for Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes

NFPA 51A, 2001 edition Standard for Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants

NFPA 51B, 2003 1999 edition Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

NFPA 52, 2006 2002 edition Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicular Fuel Systems Code

NFPA 53, 2004 1999 edition Recommended Practice on Materials, Equipment, and Systems Used in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres Fires in Oxygen Atmospheres

NFPA 54, 2006 2002 edition National Fuel Gas Code

NFPA 55, 2005 2003 edition Standard for the Storage, use, and Handling of Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids in Portable and Stationary Containers, Cylinders and Tanks Compressed and Liquefied Gases in Portable Cylinders

NFPA 57, 2002 edition Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Vehicular Fuel Systems Code

NFPA 58, 2004 2001 edition Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code

NFPA 59, 2004 2001 edition Utility LP-Gas Plant Code

NFPA 59A, 2006 2001 edition Standard for the Production, Storage, and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

NFPA 61, 2002 edition Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities

NFPA 69, 2002 edition Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems

NFPA 70, 2005 2002 edition National Electrical Code®

NFPA 72, 2002 edition National Fire Alarm Code®

NFPA 75, 2003 edition Protection of Information Technology Electronic Computing Equipment

NFPA 80, 1999 edition Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows

NFPA 80A, 2007 2001 edition Recommended Practice for Protection of Buildings from Exterior Fire Exposures

NFPA 82, 2004 1999 edition Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment

NFPA 86, 2003 1999 edition Standard for Ovens and Furnaces

NFPA 86C, 1999 edition Standard for Industrial Furnaces Using a Special Processing Atmosphere

NFPA 86D, 1999 edition Standard for Industrial Furnaces Using Vacuum as an Atmosphere

NFPA 88A, 2002 edition Standard for Parking Structures

NFPA 90A, 2002 edition Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems

NFPA 90B, 2006 2002 edition Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems

NFPA 91, 2004 1999 edition Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate Solids

NFPA 92A, 2006 edition, Recommended Practice for Smoke-Control Systems

NFPA 92B, 2005 edition, Guide for Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria, and Large Areas

NFPA 96, 2004 2001 edition Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations. Subdivision 10-2.3 of NFPA 96 applies prospectively only. Existing installations are permitted to remain in place subject to the approval of the authority having jurisdiction.

NFPA 99, 2005 2002 edition Standard for Health Care Facilities

NFPA 99B, 2005 2002 edition Standard for Hypobaric Facilities

NFPA 101A, 2004 2001 edition Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety

NFPA 101B, 2002 edition, Standard on Means of Egress for Buildings and Structures

NFPA 102, 1995 edition, Standard for Grandstands, Folding and Telescoping Seating, Tents and Membrane Structures

NFPA 105, 2003 edition, Recommended Practice for the Installation of Smoke-Control Door Assemblies

NFPA 110, 2005 2002 edition Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems

NFPA 111, 2005 2001 edition Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems

NFPA 115, 2003 1999 edition Recommended Practice on Laser Fire Protection

NFPA 120, 2004 1999 edition Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Coal Mines Coal Preparation Plants

NFPA 130, 2007 2000 edition Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems

NFPA 140, 2004 1999 edition Standard on Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Soundstages and Approved Production Facilities

NFPA 150, 2007 2000 edition  Standard on Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing Facilities Racetrack Stables

NFPA 160, 2006 2001 edition Standard for Flame Effects Before an Audience

NFPA 211, 2003 edition Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances

NFPA 214, 2005 2000 edition Standard on Water Cooling Towers

NFPA 221, 2006 2000 edition Standard for High Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls and Fire Barrier Walls

NFPA 230, 2003 edition Standard for the Fire Protection of Storage

NFPA 232, 2000 edition Standard for the Protection of Records

NFPA 232A-1995, Guide for Fire Protection for Archives and Record Centers

NFPA 241, 2004 2000 edition Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

NFPA 251, 2006 1999 edition Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Endurance of Building Construction and Materials

NFPA 253, 2006 2000 edition Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy SourceNFPA 252, 2003 1999 edition Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies

NFPA 255, 2006 2000 edition Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

NFPA 256, 2003 1998 edition Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Roof Coverings

NFPA 257, 2000 edition Standard on Fire Test for Window and Glass Block Assemblies

NFPA 259, 2003 edition Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials

NFPA 260, 2003 1998 edition Standard Methods of Tests and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture

NFPA 261, 2003 1998 edition Standard Method of Test for Determining Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes

NFPA 265, 2002 edition Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls

NFPA 267, 1998 edition Standard Method of Test for Fire Characteristics of Mattresses and Bedding Assemblies Exposed to Flaming Ignition Source

NFPA 286, 2006 2000 edition Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth

NFPA 291, 2007 2002 edition Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Fire Hydrants

NFPA 303, 2006 2000 edition Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards

NFPA 307, 2006 2000 edition Standard for the Construction and Fire Protection of Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves

NFPA 312, 2006 2000 edition Standard for Fire Protection of Vessels During Construction, Repair, and Lay-Up

NFPA 318, 2006 2002 edition Standard for the Protection of Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities

NFPA 385, 2000 edition Standard for Tank Vehicles for Flammable and Combustible Liquids

NFPA 407, 2001 edition Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing

NFPA 409, 2004 2000 edition Standard on Aircraft Hangers

NFPA 410, 2004 1999 edition Standard on Aircraft Maintenance

NFPA 415, 2002 edition Standard on Airport Terminal Buildings, Fueling Ramp Drainage, and Loading Walkways

NFPA 418, 2001 edition Standard for Heliports

NFPA 430, 2004 2000 edition Code for the Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers

NFPA 432, 2002 edition Code for the Storage of Organic Peroxide Formulations

NFPA 434, 2002 edition Code for the Storage of Pesticides

NFPA 484, 2006 2002 edition Standard for Combustible Metals, Metal Powders, and Metal Dusts

NFPA 490, 2002 1998 edition Code for the Storage of Ammonium Nitrate

NFPA 495, 2006 2001 edition Explosive Materials Code

NFPA 498, 2006 2001 edition Standard for Safe Havens and Interchange Lots for Vehicles Transporting Explosives

NFPA 501, 2005 2003 edition Standard on Manufactured Housing

NFPA 501A, 2005 2003 edition Standard for Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured Home Installations, Sites, and Communities

NFPA 502, 2008 edition Standard for Road Tunnels, Bridges, and Other Limited Access Roadways

NFPA 505, 2006 2002 edition Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks Including Type Designations, Areas of Use, Conversions, Maintenance and Operation

NFPA 654, 2006 2000 edition Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids

NFPA 655, 2001 edition Standard for Prevention of Sulfur Fires and Explosions

NFPA 664, 2002 edition Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities

NFPA 701, 2004 1999 edition Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films

NFPA 703, 2006 2000 edition Standard for Fire Retardant Impregnated Wood and Fire Retardant Coatings for Building Materials

NFPA 704, 2001 edition Standard System for Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response

NFPA 750, 2006 2003 edition Standard for Water Mist Fire Protection Systems

NFPA 780-004 edition Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems

NFPA 820, 2003 1999 edition Standard for Fire Protection in Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facilities

NFPA 850, 2005 2000 edition Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for Electric Generating Plants and High Voltage Direct Current Converter Stations

NFPA 909, 2005 2001 edition Standard for the Protection of Cultural Resource Properties – Museums, Libraries, and Places of Worship Resources

NFPA 1122, 2002 edition Code for Model Rocketry

NFPA 1123, 2006 2000 edition Code for Fireworks Display

NFPA 1124, 2006 2003 edition Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sale of Fireworks, and Pyrotechnic Articles

NFPA 1125, 2001 edition Code for the Manufacture of Model Rocket and High Power Rocket Motors

NFPA 1126, 2006 2001 edition Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics before a Proximate Audience

NFPA 1127, 2002 edition Code for High Powered Rocketry

NFPA 1142, 2001 edition Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting

NFPA 1194, 2005 2002 edition Standard for Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds

NFPA 1221, 2007 edition, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Communications Systems

NFPA 1561, 2007 2002 edition Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System

NFPA 1962, 2003 edition, Standard for the Inspection, Care, and Use of Fire Hose Including Couplings and Nozzles; and the Service Testing of Fire Hose

NFPA 1963, 2003 1998 edition Standard for Fire Hose Connections

NFPA 2001, 2004 2000 edition Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 8501, 1997 edition, Standard for Single Burner Operation

NFPA 8502, 1999 edition, Standard for the Prevention of Furnace Explosions/Implosions in Multiple Burner Boilers

Standard Fire Prevention Code, Chapter 22, 1997 edition

Such portions of “The United States Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings,” which pertain to meeting firesafety requirements without destroying the historical aspects of the building SFPE Engineering Guide to Performance-Based Fire Protection Analysis and Design of Buildings, Society of Fire Protection Engineers, Bethesda, Maryland 2000 edition

The portions of ANSI A14.3-1992, Safety Code for Fixed Ladders, which pertain to fire escape ladders and which may be obtained at American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036

Chapter 4, Accessible Routes, ICC/ANSI A117.1-1998, which may be obtained at American National Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036

The portions of ANSI A1264.1-1995, Safety Requirements for Workplace Floor and Wall Openings, Stairs and Railing Systems, which pertain to fire escape ladders and which may be obtained at American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036

ANSI/UL 2079, 1998 edition, Test of Fire Resistance of Building Joint Systems, which may be obtained at Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062

The portions of ASME/ANSI A17.1-2000, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators,  which may be obtained at American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990

The portions of ASME/ANSI A17.3-2002, Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, which may be obtained at American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990

ASTM D 2898,-94, (Reapproved 1999), Test Method for Accelerated Weathering of Fire Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire Testing, which may be obtained at American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959

ASTM E 136-1999, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°C, which may be obtained at American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959

ASTM E 1537, 2001 edition, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Upholstered Furniture, which may be obtained at American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959

ASTM E 1590-01, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Mattresses, American Society for Testing and Materials, which may be obtained at 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959

ASTM E 1591-00, Standard Guide for Obtaining Data for Deterministic Fire Models, which may be obtained at American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959

ASTM F 851-1987 (Reapproved 1991), Standard Test Method for Self-Rising Seat Mechanisms, which may be obtained at American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, but only to the extent referenced in Subdivision 12.2.5.5.1 and 12.2.5.5.2 of NFPA 101, 2000 edition

BHMA/ANSI A-156.19-2002, American National Standard for Power Assist and Low Energy Power Operated Doors, which may be obtained at Buildings Hardware Manufacturers Association, 355 Lexington Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10017-6603

16 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1632 which may be obtained by contacting the Division of State Fire Marshal, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0342

UL 924, Standard for Safety Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., which may be obtained at 333 Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062

UL 1975, Standard for Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Purposes, Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., which may be obtained at 333 Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062

(3) The codes and standards published by the National Fire Protection Association and the SFPE Engineering Guide to Performance-Based Fire Protection Analysis and Design of Buildings may be obtained by writing to the NFPA at: 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101. All standards adopted and incorporated by reference in this rule are also available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Bureau of Fire Prevention, Division of State Fire Marshal, Department of Financial Services Insurance, 325 John Knox Road, The Atrium, Third Floor, Tallahassee, Florida 32303.

(4) No change.

Specific Authority 633.01, 633.0215, 633.025 FS. Law Implemented 633.01, 633.0215, 633.025 FS. History–New 11-15-01, Formerly 4A-60.005, Amended 11-28-04,_________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Jim Goodloe, Chief, Bureau of Fire Prevention, Division of State Fire Marshal, Department of Financial Services
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Les Hallman, Director, Division of State Fire Marshal, Department of Financial Services
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 18, 2007
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: November 2, 2007