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Notice: 9302899

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division:

Division of State Fire Marshal

Chapter:

UNIFORM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR ELEVATORS

Overview

RULE:

69A-47.011	Standards Adopted
69A-47.012	Uniform Elevator Keys
69A-47.019	Lockboxes

PURPOSE:

The purposes of the rule amendments are to clarify the effective date of Rule Chapter 61C-5, F.A.C., adopted by reference, and conform the rules to recent legislative changes. The effect of the rule amendments is to authorize the use of an elevator key lockbox in lieu of requiring a uniform regional elevator key, when the lockbox and its placement meet the requirements of the rule.

SUMMARY:

Rule Chapter 69A-47, F.A.C., establishes uniform standards for elevator fire safety. The rules require elevator accessibility by emergency responders using a regional universal key. Rule 69A-47.011, F.A.C., adopts a rule promulgated by the Department of Business and Professional Regulations by reference, but does not designate a version of the rule. The amendment clarifies that the rule in effect on the date of adoption is the version adopted. Rules 69A-47.012 and 69A-47.019, F.A.C., allow building owners to install lockboxes accessible by a regional key in lieu of rekeying the elevators to fit the regional key. Previously, the building owner needed the express permission of the local authority having jurisdiction. The amendments conform the rules to new legislation which allows lockboxes without the approval of the authority having jurisdiction, when the configuration meets the requirements of the rules.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

399.15, 633.01 FS.

LAW:

633.01, 633.022, 399.15 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/29/2010 Vol. 36/43

COMMENTS:

From 10/29/2010 To 11/19/2010 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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