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.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The subject of this rulemaking is the use of carbon monoxide detectors in spaces or rooms of public lodging establishments that contain a boiler regulated under Chapter 554, F.S.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 509.211(4) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 509.211(4) FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, July 27, 2016, 9:00 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 DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, 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 PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.