To adopt firesafety standards for tunnels to accommodate the state-owned tunnel to be built in Miami-Dade County.  

  • DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

    Division of State Fire Marshal

    NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT

    RULE CHAPTER TITLE:                                        RULE CHAPTER NO.:

    Fire Prevention – General Provisions                        69A-3

    RULE TITLE:                                                           RULE NO.:                            

    Standards of the National Fire Protection

    Association and Other Standards Adopted.              69A-3.012

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To adopt firesafety standards for tunnels to accommodate the state-owned tunnel to be built in Miami-Dade County.

    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Firesafety standards for tunnels.

    SPECIFIC AUTHORITY:      633.01(1), 633.022 FS. 

    LAW IMPLEMENTED:         633.01(1), 633.022 FS.

    IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW. IF A WORKSHOP IS NOT REQUESTED, NO WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD.

    TIME AND DATE:     9:00 o’clock a.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2006.

    PLACE: Third Floor Conference Room, the Atrium Building, 325 John Knox Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32303

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:  Jim Goodloe, Chief, Bureau of Fire Prevention, Division of State Fire Marshal, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0342. Phone: (850) 413-3171; Fax: 850/922-2553.

    Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this program, please advise the Department at least 48 hours before the program by contacting Kimberly Riordan, (850) 413-3170.

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

    69A-3.012 Standards of the National Fire Protection Association and Other Standards Adopted.

    (1) Except as specifically modified by statute or by the State Fire Marshal’s rules, the Florida specific edition of NFPA 101, the Life Safety Code®, 2003 edition and the Florida specific edition of NFPA 1, the Uniform Fire Code., 2003 edition, as adopted within Rule Chapter 69A-60, F.A.C., the 2004 edition of the Florida Fire Prevention Code are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as a part of the uniform fire safety standards adopted by rule by the State Fire Marshal and are applicable to those buildings and structures specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1) of Section 633.022, F.S. In addition, the following standards, except as specifically modified in the rule chapters in Rule Title 69A, are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and shall take effect on the effective date of this rule, as a part of the uniform fire safety standards adopted by rule by the State Fire Marshal and are applicable to those buildings and structures specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1) of Section 633.022, F.S.:

    NFPA 10-2002, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

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

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

    NFPA 12-2000, Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems

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

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

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

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

    NFPA 14-2003, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, except 2-7 shall be omitted

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

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

    NFPA 17-2002, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems

    NFPA 17A-2002, Standard on Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems

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

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

    NFPA 24-2002, Standards for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances

    NFPA 25-2002, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, except that quarterly flow tests shall be required for those systems supplied by a municipal water supply.

    NFPA 30-2000, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

    NFPA 30A-2000, Code for Motor fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages

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

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

    NFPA 32-2000, Standards for Drycleaning Plants

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

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

    NFPA 35-1999, Standard for the Manufacture of Organic Coatings

    NFPA 36-2001, Standard for Solvent Extraction Plants

    NFPA 37-2002, Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines

    NFPA 40-201, Standard for the Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Film

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

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

    NFPA 50B-1999, Standard for Liquid Hydrogen Systems at Consumer Sites

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

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

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

    NFPA 52-2002, Compressed Natural Gas Vehicular Fuel Systems Code

    NFPA 54-2002, National Fuel Gas Code

    NFPA 57-2002, Liquefied Natural Gas Vehicular Fuel Systems Code

    NFPA 58-2002, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code

    NFPA 59-2001, Utility LP-Gas Plant Code

    NFPA 59A-2001, Standard for the Production, Storage and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas

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

    NFPA 69-2002, Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems

    NFPA 70-2002, National Electrical Code

    NFPA 72-2002, National Fire Alarm Code

    NFPA 75-2003, Standard for the Protection of information Technology Equipment

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

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

    NFPA 86-1999, Standard for Ovens and Furnaces

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

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

    NFPA 88A-2002, Standard for Parking Structures

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

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

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

    NFPA 92A-2000, Recommended Practice for Smoke-Control Systems

    NFPA 92B-2000, Guide for Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria, and Large Areas

    NFPA 96-2001, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Prevention of Commercial Cooking Operations. Subdivision 7-2.2 of NFPA 96 applies prospectively only. Existing installations are permitted to remain in place subject to the approval of the authority having jurisdiction.

    NFPA 99-2002, Standard for Health Care Facilities

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

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

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

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

    NFPA 110-2002, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems

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

    NFPA 120-1999, Standard for Coal Preparation Plants

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

    NFPA 150-2000, Standard on Firesafety in Racetrack Stables

    NFPA 160-2001, Standard for Flame Effects Before an Audience

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

    NFPA 214-2000, Standard on Water-Cooling Towers

    NFPA 221-2000, Standard on Fire Walls and Fire Barrier Walls

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

    NFPA 232-2000, Standard for the Protection of Records

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

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

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

    NFPA 252-1999, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies

    NFPA 253-2000, Standard Method of Test for Critical Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source

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

    NFPA 256-1998, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Roof Coverings

    NFPA 257-2000, Standard on Fire Tests for Window and Glass Block Assemblies

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

    NFPA 260-1998, Standard Method of Test and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture

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

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

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

    NFPA 286-2000, Standard Method of Fire Test for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth

    NFPA 303-2000, Fire Protection Standards for Marinas and Boatyards

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

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

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

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

    NFPA 407-2000, Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing

    NFPA 409-2001, Standard on Aircraft Hangars

    NFPA 410-1999, Standard on Aircraft Maintenance

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

    NFPA 418-2001, Standard for Heliports

    NFPA 430-2000, Code for Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers

    NFPA 432-2002, Code for Storage of Organic Peroxide Formulations

    NFPA 434-2002, Code for the Storage of Pesticides

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

    NFPA 490-1998, Code for the Storage of Ammonium Nitrate

    NFPA 495-2001, Explosive Materials Code

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

    NFPA 501-2003, Standard on Manufactured Housing

    NFPA 501A-2003, Standard for Firesafety Criteria for Manufactured Home Installations, Sites, and Communities

    NFPA 502 –2001, Road Tunnels, Bridges, and Other Limited Access Highways

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    NFPA 780-2000, Installation of Lightning Protection Systems

    NFPA 909-2001, Standard for the Protection of Cultural Resources

    NFPA 1122-2002, Code for Model Rocketry

    NFPA 1123-2000, Code for Fireworks Display

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

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

    NFPA 1126-2001, Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience

    NFPA 1127-2002, Code for High Power Rocketry

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

    NFPA 1194-2002, Standard for Recreation Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds

    NFPA 1221-2002, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Communications Systems

    NFPA 1561-2002, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System

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

    NFPA 1963-1998, Standards for Fire Hose Connections

    NFPA 2001-2000, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems

    NFPA 8501-1997, Standard for Single Burner Operation

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

    The portions of 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 100-177 which are referenced in Compressed Gas Association CGA

    C-1-1996, Methods for Hydrostatic Testing of Compressed Gas Cylinders, Compressed Gas Association CGA C-6-1993, Standards for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas Cylinders, Seventh Edition, Reaffirmed 1995, Compressed Gas Association CGA C-6.1-1995, Standards for Visual Inspection of High Pressure Aluminum Compressed Gas Cylinders, and Compressed Gas Association CGA C-6.3-1999 Guidelines for Visual Inspection and Requalification of Low Pressure Aluminum

    Compressed Gas Cylinders, Second Edition, and which pertain to low pressure and high pressure cylinders.

    The portions of 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1900-1910 which are referenced in Compressed Gas Association CGA

    C-1-1996, Methods for Hydrostatic Testing of Compressed Gas Cylinders, Compressed Gas Association CGA C-6-1993, Standards for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas Cylinders, Seventh Edition, Reaffirmed 1995, Compressed Gas Association CGA C-6.1-1995, Standards for Visual Inspection of High Pressure Aluminum Compressed Gas Cylinders, and Compressed Gas Association CGA C-6.3-1999 Guidelines for Visual Inspection and Requalification of Low Pressure Aluminum

    Compressed Gas Cylinders, Second Edition, and which pertain to low pressure and high pressure cylinders.

    Compressed Gas Association CGA C-1-1996, Methods for Hydrostatic Testing of Compressed Gas Cylinders.

    Compressed Gas Association CGA C-6-1993, Standards for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas Cylinders, Seventh Edition, Reaffirmed 1995.

    Compressed Gas Association CGA C-6.1-1995, Standards for Visual Inspection of High Pressure Aluminum Compressed Gas Cylinders.

    Compressed Gas Association CGA C-6.3-1999, Guidelines for Visual Inspection and Requalification of Low Pressure Aluminum Compressed Gas Cylinders, Second Edition.

    (2) through (5) No change.

    Specific Authority 633.01(1), 633.022 FS. Law Implemented 633.01, 633.022 FS. History–New 5-14-86, Amended 2-12-87, 4-8-90, 10-30-91,4-3-95, 11-27-01, Formerly 4A-3.012, Amended 8-7-05, _______________________________.

     

     

Document Information

Subject:
Firesafety standards for tunnels.
Purpose:
To adopt firesafety standards for tunnels to accommodate the state-owned tunnel to be built in Miami-Dade County.
Rulemaking Authority:
633.01(1), 633.022 FS.
Law:
633.01(1), 633.022 FS.
Contact:
Jim Goodloe, Chief, Bureau of Fire Prevention, Division of State Fire Marshal, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0342. Phone: (850)413-3171; Fax: (850)922-2553.
Related Rules: (1)
69A-3.012. Standards of the National Fire Protection Association and Other Standards Adopted