Summary
The proposed rule will require a firefighter employer to follow the Florida Building Code and the Florida Fire Prevention Code when constructing, altering, or repairing a fire department facility. A firefighter employer shall maintain fire department facilities in accordance with the Florida Fire Prevention Code. A firefighter employer shall follow the repair and maintenance recommendations set forth in section 9.3 of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1500 (2013 Edition). A firefighter employer shall follow the inspection recommendations set forth in section 9.2 of the NFPA 1500 (2013 Edition). A firefighter employer shall follow the smoke free designation recommendations set forth in section 9.1.7 of the NFPA 1500 (2013 Edition). A firefighter employer shall develop and maintain a schedule for the maintenance, inspection and testing of fire apparatus and equipment as set forth in sections 6.4.1 to 6.4.4 of the NFPA 1500 (2013 Edition).