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Notice: 14967408

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division:

Division of Standards

Chapter:

LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS INSPECTION

Overview

RULE:

5F-11.002

Standards of National Fire Protection Association Adopted (Transferred)

PURPOSE:

The proposed rule adopts the most recent published version of NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, 2012 Edition, in accordance with §527.06, F.S.  In addition, the proposed rule adopts the current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code Handbook, NFPA 54, 2012 Edition.  This handbook is utilized by the Department as a guide in interpreting NFPA 54.

SUMMARY:

The Department is required by §527.06, F.S., to adopt rules in substantial conformity with generally accepted safety practices.  Standards adopted by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are deemed by the Legislature to meet this requirement per §527.06 (3), F.S.  Currently, Rule 5F-11.002, F.A.C., adopts the 2006 edition of NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code.   The proposed rule seeks to adopt the 2012 edition of NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, which is the most current edition.  In addition, the proposed rule adopts the 2012 edition of the National Fuel Gas Code Handbook, NFPA 54.  Rule 5F-11.002, F.A.C., currently adopts the 2006 edition.  The handbook is published as a guide for governing entities to utilize in interpreting and applying the national code.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

527.06, F.S.

LAW:

527.06, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/22/2014 Vol. 40/164

COMMENTS:

From 8/22/2014 To 9/12/2014 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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