The proposed amendments will update the rules to include the most recently adopted NFPA standards.

 

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division of State Fire Marshal

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

69A-41.103Standards of the National Fire Protection Association Adopted

69A-41.106Inspections

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed amendments will update the rules to include the most recently adopted NFPA standards.

SUMMARY: This rulemaking adopts the most current version of the applicable NFPA Standard.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION: 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. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The rule amendments do not impose any costs. The Division of State Fire Marshal conducted an analysis of the proposed rule’s potential economic impact and determined that the impact does not exceed any of the criteria established in subsection 120.541(1), F.S., and the rule amendment therefore does not require legislative ratification pursuant to subsection 120.541(3), F.S.

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: 409.175(6)(f), 633.104(1) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 409.175(6)(f), 633.206(1)(b) 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: Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: 142 Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, 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: Casia Sinco, [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: Casia Sinco, Chief, Bureau of Fire Prevention, Division of State Fire Marshal, Department of Financial Services, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0342, phone [phone] or [e-mail]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

69A-41.103 Standards of the National Fire Protection Association Adopted.

(1) The following portions of NFPA 101, known as the Life Safety Code, current 2003 edition, adopted in Rule Chapter 69A-60, F.A.C., are hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference:

(a) through (c) No change.

(2) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175(6)(f), 633.104(1) FS. Law Implemented 409.175(6)(f), 633.206(1)(b) FS. History–New 9-17-03, Formerly 4A-41.103, Amended__________.

 

69A-41.106 Inspections.

(1) through (8) No change.

(9) For the purpose of meeting the fire safety inspection requirements of this subsection, a family foster home shall comply with the following:

(a) Install smoke detectors in accordance with Section 24.3.4.1 of NFPA 101, current 2003 edition, adopted in Rule Chapter 69A-60, F.A.C.;

(b) through (k) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175(6)(f), 633.104(1) FS. Law Implemented 409.175(6)(f), 633.206(1)(b) FS. History–New 9-17-03, Formerly 4A-41.106, Amended___________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Casia Sinco, Chief, Bureau of Fire Prevention, Division of State Fire Marshal, Department of Financial Services

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Jeff Atwater, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Financial Services

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 30, 2015

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: June 16, 2015