The purpose of the proposed new rules is to establish the requirements for carbon monoxide sensor devices as required under subsection 509.211(4), F.S., for public lodging establishments that contain a boiler regulated under Chapter 554, F.S. Rule ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division of State Fire Marshal

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

69A-70.001Scope

69A-70.005Codes Adopted

69A-70.010Installation Requirements

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed new rules is to establish the requirements for carbon monoxide sensor devices as required under subsection 509.211(4), F.S., for public lodging establishments that contain a boiler regulated under Chapter 554, F.S. Rule 69A-70.005, F.A.C., will adopt the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) code, NFPA-720-2015 edition, as the standard for carbon monoxide detectors in spaces or rooms of public lodging establishments that contain a boiler regulated under Chapter 554, F.S. Rule 69A-70.010, F.A.C., additionally requires labeling and compliance with Underwriters Laboratories, Standard 2017. An installation certification process is also imposed.

SUMMARY: The rules adopt carbon monoxide detector device installation requirements for the use of carbon monoxide detectors in spaces or rooms of public lodging establishments that contain a boiler regulated under Chapter 554, F.S.

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 Division of State Fire Marshal conducted an analysis of the proposed rules’ potential economic impact and determined that it did not exceed any of the criteria established in subsection 120.541(1), F.S., and it 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: 509.211(4), FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 509.211(4), 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: Wednesday, October 4, 2017, 11:00 a.m.

PLACE: 3rd Floor Conference Room, The Atrium Building, 325 John Knox Road, Tallahassee, FL.

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, 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 IS: Casia Sinco, Chief, Bureau of Fire Prevention, Division of State Fire Marshal, Department of Financial Services, address: 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0342, telephone: [phone], email: [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

69A-70.001 Scope.

The rules in this chapter establish the installation requirements for carbon monoxide detectors as required under subsection 509.211(4), F.S., for public lodging establishments that contain a boiler regulated under Chapter 554, Florida Statutes.

Rulemaking Authority 509.211(4), FS. Law Implemented 509.211(4), FS. History–New__________.

 

69A-70.005 Codes Adopted.

The Department of Financial Services hereby adopts and incorporates by reference the following national standards as to the installation of carbon monoxide detectors:

(1) The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 720-2015 edition, Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment.

(2) Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., Standard 2017, Standard for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems (December 2008).

(3) Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., Standard 2075, Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors (March 2013).

Rulemaking Authority 509.211(4), FS. Law Implemented 509.211(4), FS. History–New__________.

 

69A-70.010 Installation Requirements.

(1) Where required by subsection 509.211(4), F.S., the installation of carbon monoxide detector devices shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 720, as adopted in Rule 69A-70.005, F.A.C.

(2)  Detector devices shall bear the label of a nationally recognized testing laboratory and have been tested and listed as complying with the most recent Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., Standard 2075, as adopted in Rule 69A-70.005, F.A.C.

(3) The requirements herein are in addition to the requirement imposed by subsection 509.211(4), F.S., that states devices shall be integrated with the public lodging establishment’s fire detection system or connected to a control unit or combination system that will prevent the boiler from operating until it is reset manually.

(4) Business owners with boilers required to be inspected in accordance with The Boiler Safety Act, Chapter 554, Florida Statutes, must post in the boiler room the “Certificate of Carbon Monoxide Detector Installation,” Form DFS-K3-2170 (effective September 2017), which is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, must be signed by a state-licensed alarm system contractor, a state-certified electrical contractor, or a state-licensed boiler installer indicating the required detector has been installed and has been integrated with the public lodging establishment’s fire detection system or boiler safety circuit as described and required by this rule. A copy of Form DFS-K3-2170 may be obtained by written request to the Bureau of Fire Prevention, Boiler Safety Section, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0342.

Rulemaking Authority 509.211(4), FS. Law Implemented 509.211(4), FS. History–New__________.

 

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: Jimmy Patronis, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Financial Services

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: September 1, 2017

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: July 6, 2016.