To update the Florida Fire Prevention Code to include the most recently adopted National Fire Protection Standards as directed by Section 633.0215, F.S.

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 2006 Edition, Adopted
69A-60.004: Standards of the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 101, the Life Safety Code, Florida 2006 Edition, Adopted
69A-60.005: Publications Referenced in NFPA 1, the Florida 2006 Edition, and NFPA 101, the Florida 2006 Edition, Added to the Florida Fire Prevention Code
69A-60.006: Manufactured and Prototype Buildings
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To update the Florida Fire Prevention Code to include the most recently adopted National Fire Protection Standards as directed by Section 633.0215, F.S.
SUMMARY: This rule addresses the rules and codes authorized by Section 633.0215, F.S. The rule is amended to adopt the most recent editions of National Fire Protection Standards 1 and 101, the National Fire Protection Standards adopted within the most recent editions of National Fire Protection Standards 1 and 101, and to update National Fire Protection Standards adopted in the rule to the most recently adopted editions. New Florida specific amendments to NFPA 1 and 101 are also adopted, while some, but not all, others carry forward from the original and subsequent rules.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. An SERC has been prepared by the agency.
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.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 633.01, 633.0215, 633.025 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 633.01, 633.0215, 633.025 FS.
A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: July 21, 2011, 10:00 a.m.; July 22, 2011, 10:00 a.m.
PLACE: July 21 – Tacachale Center, 1621 N.E. Waldo Road, Gainesville, Florida
July 22 – Sarasota Police Dept. Building, 2099 Adams Lane, Sarasota, 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: Belinda Chukes at [phone] or [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 IS: Jim Goodloe, Chief, Bureau of Fire Prevention, 200 E. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0342 [phone] or [e-mail]

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

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

(1) through (2) No change.

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

1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1, the Uniform Fire Code, Florida 2009 2006 edition, as adopted in Rule 69A-60.003, F.A.C.,

2. NFPA 101, the Life Safety Code, Florida 2009 2006 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 2009 2006 editions, as provided therein, and

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

(b) through (d) No change.

PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE: December 31, 2011.

Rulemaking 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, 5-18-08, 12-31-08, 12-31-11.

 

69A-60.003 Standards of the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 1, the Uniform Fire Code, Florida 2009 2006 Edition, Adopted.

(1) NFPA 1, the Uniform Fire Code, Florida 2009 2006 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 2009 2006 edition may be purchased by writing to the NFPA at 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101.

(b) No change.

(c) NFPA 1, Florida 2009 2006 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.

PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE: December 31, 2011.

Rulemaking 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, 5-18-08, 12-31-08, 12-31-11.

 

69A-60.004 Standards of the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 101, the Life Safety Code, Florida 2009 2006 Edition, Adopted.

(1) NFPA 101, the Life Safety Code, Florida 2009 2006 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 2009 2006 edition may be purchased by writing to the NFPA at 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101.

(b) No change.

(c) NFPA 101, Florida 2009 2006 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.

PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE: December 31, 2011.

Rulemaking 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, 5-18-08, 12-31-08, 12-31-11.

 

69A-60.005 Publications Referenced in NFPA 1, the Florida 2009 2006 Edition, and NFPA 101, the Florida 2009 2006 Edition, Added to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

(1) No change.

(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, 2007 2002 edition,	Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
NFPA 11, 2005 edition,	Standard for Low, Medium- and High-Expansion Foam
NFPA 11A, 1999 edition,	Standard for Medium- and High-Expansion Foam Systems
NFPA 12, 2008 2005 edition,	Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 12A, 2009 2004 edition,	Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 13, 2007 2002 edition,	Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 13D, 2007 2002 edition,	Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes
NFPA 13R, 2007 2002 edition,	Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height
NFPA 14, 2007 2003 edition,	Standard for the Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrants, and Hose Systems
NFPA 15, 2007 2001 edition,	Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection
NFPA 16, 2007 2003 edition,	Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems
NFPA 17, 2009 2002 edition,	Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 17A, 2009 2002 edition,	Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 20, 2007 2003 edition,	Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection
NFPA 22, 2008 2003 edition,	Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection
NFPA 24, 2007 2002 edition,	Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances
NFPA 25, 2008 2002 edition,	Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
NFPA 30, 2008 2003 edition,	Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
NFPA 30A, 2008 2003 edition,	Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Charges
NFPA 30B, 2007 2002 edition,	Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products
NFPA 31, 2006 2001 edition,	Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment
NFPA 32, 2007 2004 edition,	Standard for Drycleaning Dry Cleaning Plants
NFPA 33, 2007 2003 edition,	Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
NFPA 34, 2007 2003 edition,	Standard for Dipping and Coating Processes Using Flammable or Combustible Liquids
NFPA 35, 2005 edition,	Standard for the Manufacture of Organic Coatings
NFPA 36, 2004 edition,	Standard for Solvent Extraction Plants
NFPA 37, 2006 2002 edition,	Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines
NFPA 40, 2007 2001 edition,	Standard for the Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Motion Picture Film
NFPA 45, 2004 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, 2007 2002 edition,	Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas Systems for Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes
NFPA 51A, 2006 2001 edition,	Standard for Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants
NFPA 51B, 2009 2003 edition,	Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work
NFPA 52, 2006 edition,	Vehicular Fuel Systems Code
NFPA 53, 2011 2004 edition,	Recommended Practice on Materials, Equipment, and Systems Used in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres
NFPA 54, 2009 2006 edition,	National Fuel Gas Code
NFPA 55, 2005 edition,	Standard for the Storage, Use, and Handling of Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids in Portable and Stationary Containers, Cylinders, and Tanks
NFPA 57, 2002 edition,	Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Vehicular Fuel Systems Code
NFPA 58, 2008 2004 edition,	Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code
NFPA 59, 2008 2004 edition,	Utility LP-Gas Plant Code
NFPA 59A, 2009 2006 edition,	Standard for the Production, Storage, and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
NFPA 61, 2008 2002 edition,	Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities
NFPA 68, 2007 edition,	Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting
NFPA 69, 2008 2002 edition,	Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems
NFPA 70, 2008 2005 edition,	National Electrical Code®
NFPA 72, 2007 2002 edition,	National Fire Alarm Code®
NFPA 75, 2009 2003 edition,	Protection of Information Technology Equipment
NFPA 80, 2007 1999 edition,	Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives Fire Windows
NFPA 80A, 2007 edition,	Recommended Practice for Protection of Buildings from Exterior Fire Exposures
NFPA 82, 2004 edition,	Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment
NFPA 85, 2007 edition,	Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code
NFPA 86, 2007 2003 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, 2007 2002 edition,	Standard for Parking Structures
NFPA 90A, 2009 2002 edition,	Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems
NFPA 90B, 2009 2006 edition,	Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems
NFPA 91, 2004 edition,	Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate Solids
NFPA 92A, 2009 2006 edition,	Standard for Smoke-Control Systems Utilizing Barriers and Pressure Differences
NFPA 92B, 2009 2005 edition,	Standard for Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria, and Large Spaces
NFPA 96, 2008 2004 edition,	Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations. Section 10.2.3 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 edition,	Standard for Health Care Facilities
NFPA 99B, 2010 2005 edition,	Standard for Hypobaric Facilities
NFPA 101A, 2007 2004 edition,	Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety
NFPA 101B, 2002 edition,	Standard on Means of Egress for Buildings and Structures
NFPA 102, 2006 1995 edition,	Standard for Grandstands, Folding and Telescoping Seating, Tents and Membrane Structures
NFPA 105, 2007 2003 edition,	Standard for the Installation of Smoke-Control Door Assemblies and Other Opening Protectives
NFPA 110, 2005 edition,	Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems
NFPA 111, 2005 edition,	Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems
NFPA 115, 2008 2003 edition,	Standard for Laser Fire Protection
NFPA 120, 2004 edition,	Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Coal Mines
NFPA 122, 2004 edition,	Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Metal/Nonmetal Mining and Metal Mineral Processing Facilities
NFPA 130, 2010 2007 edition,	Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems
NFPA 140, 2008 2004 edition,	Standard on Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Soundstages, and Approved Production Facilities, and Production Locations
NFPA 150, 2007 edition,	Standard on Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing Facilities
NFPA 160, 2006 edition,	Standard for Use of Flame Effects Before an Audience
NFPA 170, 2006 edition,	Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols
NFPA 204, 2007 edition,	Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting
NFPA 211, 2006 2003 edition,	Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances
NFPA 214, 2011 2005 edition,	Standard on Water Cooling Towers
NFPA 221, 2009 2006 edition,	Standard for High Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls, and Fire Barrier Walls
NFPA 232, 2007 2000 edition,	Standard for the Protection of Records
NFPA 232A-1995 edition,	Guide for Fire Protection for Archives and Record Centers
NFPA 241, 2004 edition,	Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations
NFPA 251, 2006 edition,	Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Resistance of Building Construction and Materials
NFPA 252, 2008 2003 edition,	Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
NFPA 253, 2006 edition,	Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
NFPA 255, 2006 edition,	Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
NFPA 256, 2003 edition,	Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
NFPA 257, 2007 2000 edition,	Standard on Fire Test for Window and Glass Block Assemblies
NFPA 259, 2008 2003 edition,	Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials
NFPA 260, 2009 2003 edition,	Standard Methods of Tests and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture
NFPA 261, 2009 2003 edition,	Standard Method of Test for Determining Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes
NFPA 265, 2007 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 271, 2004 edition,	Standard Method of Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter
NFPA 286, 2006 edition,	Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth
NFPA 288, 2007 edition,	Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Floor Fire Door Assemblies Installed Horizontally in Fire Resistance-Rated Floor Systems
NFPA 291, 2007 edition,	Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants
NFPA 302, 2004 edition,	Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft
NFPA 303, 2006 edition,	Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards
NFPA 307, 2006 edition,	Standard for the Construction and Fire Protection of Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves
NFPA 312, 2006 edition,	Standard for Fire Protection of Vessels During Construction, Conversion, Repair, and Lay-Up
NFPA 318, 2009 2006 edition,	Standard for the Protection of Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities
NFPA 326, 2005 edition,	Standard for the Safeguarding of Tanks and Containers for Entry, Cleaning, or Repair
NFPA 385, 2007 2000 edition,	Standard for Tank Vehicles for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
NFPA 407, 2007 2001 edition,	Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing
NFPA 409, 2004 edition,	Standard on Aircraft Hangars
NFPA 410, 2004 edition,	Standard on Aircraft Maintenance
NFPA 415, 2008 2002 edition,	Standard on Airport Terminal Buildings, Fueling Ramp Drainage, and Loading Walkways
NFPA 418, 2006 2001 edition,	Standard for Heliports
NFPA 430, 2004 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, 2009 2006 edition,	Standard for Combustible Metals
NFPA 490, 2002 edition,	Code for the Storage of Ammonium Nitrate
NFPA 495, 2006 edition,	Explosive Materials Code
NFPA 498, 2006 edition,	Standard for Safe Havens and Interchange Lots for Vehicles Transporting Explosives
NFPA 501, 2005 edition,	Standard on Manufactured Housing
NFPA 501A, 2005 edition,	Standard for Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured Home Installations, Sites, and Communities
NFPA 502, 2011 2008 edition,	Standard for Road Tunnels, Bridges, and Other Limited Access Roadways
NFPA 505, 2006 edition,	Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks Including Type Designations, Areas of Use, Conversions, Maintenance, and Operation
NFPA 560, 2007 edition,	Standard for the Storage, Handling, and Use of Ethylene Oxide for Sterilization and Fumigation
NFPA 601, 2005 edition,	Standard for Security Services in Fire Loss Prevention
NFPA 654, 2006 edition,	Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids
NFPA 655, 2007 2001 edition,	Standard for Prevention of Sulfur Fires and Explosions
NFPA 664, 2007 2002 edition,	Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities
NFPA 701, 2004 edition,	Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films
NFPA 703, 2009 2006 edition,	Standard for Fire Retardant-Treated Wood and Fire- Retardant Coatings for Building Materials
NFPA 704, 2007 2001 edition,	Standard System for Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response
NFPA 750, 2006 edition,	Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems
NFPA 780, 2011 2004 edition,	Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems
NFPA 820, 2008 2003 edition,	Standard for Fire Protection in Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facilities
NFPA 850, 2010 2005 edition,	Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for Electric Generating Plants and High Voltage Direct Current Converter Stations
NFPA 909, 2005 edition,	Code Standard for the Protection of Cultural Resource Properties Museums, Libraries, and Places of Worship
NFPA 914, 2007 edition,	Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures
NFPA 1122, 2008 2002 edition,	Code for Model Rocketry
NFPA 1123, 2006 edition,	Code for Fireworks Display
NFPA 1124, 2006 edition,	Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage and Retail Sales of Fireworks, and Pyrotechnic Articles
NFPA 1125, 2007 2001 edition,	Code for the Manufacture of Model Rocket and High Power Rocket Motors
NFPA 1126, 2006 edition,	Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics before a Proximate Audience
NFPA 1127, 2008 2002 edition,	Code for High Powered Rocketry
NFPA 1142, 2007 2001 edition,	Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting
NFPA 1144, 2008 edition,	Standard for Reducing Structure Ignition Hazards from Wildland Fire
NFPA 1192, 2008 edition,	Standard on Recreational Vehicles
NFPA 1194, 2008 2005 edition,	Standard for Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds
NFPA 1221, 2010 2007 edition,	Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems
NFPA 1561, 2008 2005 edition,	Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System
NFPA 1600, 2007 edition	Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity
NFPA 1962, 2008 2003 edition,	Standard for the Inspection, Care, and the Use of Fire Hose, Couplings, and Nozzles and the Service Testing of Fire Hose
NFPA 1963, 2003 edition,	Standard for Fire Hose Connections
NFPA 2001, 2008 2004 edition,	Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems

 

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 A14.3-2002, Safety Code for Fixed Ladders, which pertain to fire escape ladders and which may be obtained at American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor 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, 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor 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, 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor 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

ANSI/BHMA 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) through (5) No change.

PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE: December 31, 2011.

Rulemaking 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, 5-18-08, 12-31-08, 12-31-11.

 

69A-60.006 Manufactured and Prototype Buildings.

(1) through (5) No change.

(6) A reliable power source for an electrically driven fire pump shall include, but not be limited to, a public utility supplying electrical power to a municipality, county, special district or portion thereof.

PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE: December 31, 2011.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 633.01, 633.0215, 633.025 FS. Law Implemented 633.01, 633.0215, 633.025 FS. History–New 11-15-01, Amended 9-8-02, Formerly 4A-60.006, Repromulgated 11-28-04, Amended 12-31-11.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Jim Goodloe, Chief, Bureau of Fire Prevention
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Jeff Atwater, Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: June 14, 2011
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: August 20, 2010