Design of Water Based Fire Protection Systems, Design of Dry Chemical and Miscellaneous Fire Suppression or Control Systems
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Board of Professional Engineers
RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
61G15-32.004: Design of Water Based Fire Protection Systems
61G15-32.007: Design of Dry Chemical and Miscellaneous Fire Suppression or Control Systems
NOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 49 No. 25, February 7, 2023 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
The Board received written comments from the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee. Additionally, the Board made changes to the proposed rule language set forth in the proposed rules.
THE TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE WILL NOW READ:
61G15-32.004 Design of Water Based Fire Protection Systems.
(1) Water Based Fire Protection Systems include, but are not limited to, automatic sprinkler systems of wet, dry, fine water spray (mist), manual, and deluge valve controlled types, pumping systems, standpipes, fire water mains and dedicated fire protection water sources. Items to be considered in the design or analysis of water based fire protection systems are, as applicable to the particular project: water supply system, occupancy and classification, control, installation requirements, interoperability and performance requirements.
(2) through (7) No Change.
Rulemaking Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS. Law Implemented 471.033(2) FS. History–New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-32.004, Amended 4-2-00, 6-26-01, 6-15-15, 8-24-16, 7-25-19, 3-23-22, .
61G15-32.007 Design of Dry Chemical and Miscellaneous Fire Suppression or Control Systems.
(1) Dry chemical and miscellaneous systems include, but are not limited to, dry chemical systems, explosion control systems, and fire control structures.
(2) No Change.
Rulemaking Authority 471.008, 471.033(2) FS. Law Implemented 471.033 FS. History–New 5-19-93, Formerly 21H-32.007, .
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Zana Raybon, Executive Director, Board of Professional Engineers, 2400 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308; (850)521-0500 or by electronic mail, ZRaybon@fbpe.org.
