17505801, 69A-46.0165 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 17505801

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division:

Division of State Fire Marshal

Chapter:

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM CONTRACTORS AND SYSTEMS

Overview

RULE:

69A-46.0165	Submission of the Application for a Water-Based Fire Protection Inspector Permit
69A-46.017	Required Continuing Education
69A-46.030	Definitions
69A-46.035	Standards of the National Fire Protection Association to be Complied With
69A-46.040	Installation Requirements for Automatic Sprinkler Systems Employing Water as the Extinguishing Agent
69A-46.041	Inspection Requirements for Fire Protection Systems

PURPOSE:

The proposed rules update Rule Chapter 69A-46, F.A.C., on qualifying and continuing education requirements associated with the maintenance of a Water-Based Fire Protection Inspector Permit and provide for equivalent certifications. The proposed rules also provide that a contractor’s “authorized agent” may complete and sign test and inspection certificates. The proposed rules newly define various components of water and foam spray systems and adopt NFPA 25 standards regarding the frequency intervals for inspections of such systems. The proposed rules also provide updated guidelines on the attachment of color-coded testing and inspection tags, revise existing forms, and delete unnecessary and obsolete references.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rules address qualification and certification criteria relating to Water-Based Fire Protection Inspector Permits, adopt NFPA 25 standards for system inspections and the attachment of inspection tags, and define certain components of water and foam spray systems.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

633.104, 633.318(11), FS.

LAW:

553.79(6), 633.102, 633.104, 633.306, 633.308, 633.312, 633.318(4), (8), (10), (11), 633.332(4), 633.334, 633.338, FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

5/6/2016 Vol. 42/89

COMMENTS:

From 5/6/2016 To 5/27/2016 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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