The proposed rules update Rule Chapter 69A-46, F.A.C., on qualifying and continuing education requirements associated with the maintenance of a Water-Based Fire Protection Inspector Permit and provide for equivalent certifications. The proposed ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division of State Fire Marshal

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

69A-46.0165Submission of the Application for a Water-Based Fire Protection Inspector Permit

69A-46.017Required Continuing Education

69A-46.030Definitions

69A-46.035Standards of the National Fire Protection Association to be Complied With

69A-46.040Installation Requirements for Automatic Sprinkler Systems Employing Water as the Extinguishing Agent

69A-46.041Inspection Requirements for Fire Protection Systems

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rules update Rule Chapter 69A-46, F.A.C., on qualifying and continuing education requirements associated with the maintenance of a Water-Based Fire Protection Inspector Permit and provide for equivalent certifications. The proposed rules also provide that a contractor’s “authorized agent” may complete and sign test and inspection certificates. The proposed rules newly define various components of water and foam spray systems and adopt NFPA 25 standards regarding the frequency intervals for such systems inspections. The proposed rules also provide updated guidelines on the attachment of color-coded testing and inspection tags, revise existing forms, and delete unnecessary and obsolete references.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Application procedures for Water-Based Fire Protection Permits and requirements for the installation, testing, and maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems employing water as an extinguishing agent.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 633.104, 633.318(11) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 553.79(6), 633.102, 633.104, 633.306, 633.308, 633.312, 633.318(4), (8), (10), (11), 633.332(4), 633.334, 633.338 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: Tuesday, April 5, 2016, 1:00 p.m. ‒ 5:00 p.m.

PLACE: Clermont Community Center, 620 West Montrose Street, Room D, Clermont , Florida

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: Keith McCarthy, 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: Keith McCarthy, Safety Program Manager, Bureau of Fire Prevention, Division of State Fire Marshal, Department of Financial Services, address: 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0342; telephone: [phone] or [e-mail]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.