Summary


All proposed rule changes and additions are to ensure that rule language is unambiguous and that current department practices and procedures are codified in rule form. For example, new language regarding inspection reports and deficiencies clarifies and codifies current bureau practices and procedures, including compliance extension requests. Also, all penalties proposed are in keeping with the written guidelines used by the bureau for the past several years in addressing violations of law, rule, and applicable safety regulations; no new violations are created in the proposed rule. Added definitions are also consistent with those commonly used in the industry and are in keeping with NFPA 58, a national safety code adopted in Section 527.06, Fla. Stat., and incorporated by reference in Rule 5F-11.002, F.A.C. The proposed rule clarifies industry terms including “two working days” for purposes of disconnecting propane systems belonging to other companies, “adequate barriers” in regard to protecting storage units from vehicular traffic, and “immediate” for purposes of reporting qualifier and master qualifier vacancies. The lack of definitions in these areas has resulted in inconsistency in compliance with safety standards and rule requirements. Forms that are currently required to be submitted to the department, including licensure application forms, which were not previously adopted by rule, are added and incorporated and all forms have been updated to reflect new agency administration and contact information. Other changes were prompted by specific requests from the industry, such as creation of a new specialty installer license for generator installations and establishing of a time limit for disconnect notices with the requirement that such notices be re-submitted upon expiration.