69A-3.012: Standards of the National Fire Protection Association and Other Standards Adopted
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To update the Florida Fire Prevention Code to include the most recently adopted National Fire Protection Standards as directed by Section 633.0215, F.S.
SUMMARY: This rule addresses the rules and codes authorized by Section 633.022, F.S. The rule is amended to adopt the most recent editions of National Fire Protection Standards 1 and 101, the National Fire Protection Standards adopted within the most recent editions of National Fire Protection Standards 1 and 101, and to update National Fire Protection Standards adopted in the rule to the most recently adopted editions. New Florida specific amendments to NFPA 1 and 101 are also adopted, while some, but not all, others carry forward from the original and subsequent rules.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. An SERC has been prepared by the agency.
Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 633.01(1), 633.022, 633.0215, 633.027 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 633.01, 633.022, 633.0214, 633.027 FS.
A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: July 21, 2011, 10:00 a.m.; July 22, 2011, 10:00 a.m.
PLACE: July 21 – Tacachale Center, 1621 N.E. Waldo Road, Gainesville, Florida
July 22 – Sarasota Police Dept. Building, 2099 Adams Lane, Sarasota, Florida
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Belinda Chukes at (850)413-3619 or Belinda.Chukes@MyFloridaCFO.com. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Jim Goodloe, Chief, Bureau of Fire Prevention, 200 E. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0342, (850)413-3620 or Jim.Goodloe@MyFloridaCFO.com
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
69A-3.012 Standards of the National Fire Protection Association and Other Standards Adopted.
(1) Except as specifically modified by statute or by the State Fire Marshal’s rules, the Florida specific edition of NFPA 101, the Life Safety Code®, 2009 2006 edition and the Florida specific edition of NFPA 1, the Uniform Fire Code 2009 2006 edition, as adopted within Rule Chapter 69A-60, F.A.C., entitled the “2010 2007 edition of the Florida Fire Prevention Code,” are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and are applicable to those buildings and structures specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1) of Section 633.022, F.S. In addition, the following standards, except as specifically modified in the rule chapters in Rule Title 69A, are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and shall take effect on the effective date of this rule, as a part of the uniform fire safety standards adopted by rule by the State Fire Marshal and are applicable to those buildings and structures specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1) of Section 633.022, F.S.:
NFPA 10-2007 2002 edition, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
NFPA 11-2005 edition, Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High- Expansion Foam
NFPA 11A-1999 edition, Standard for Medium and High Expansion Foam Systems
NFPA 12-2008 2005 edition, Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 12A-2009 2004 edition, Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 13-2007 2002 edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 13D-2007 2002 edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two- Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes
NFPA 13R-2007 2002 edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and including Four Stories in Height
NFPA 14-2007 2003 edition, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, except 2-7 shall be omitted,
NFPA 15-2007 2001 edition, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection
NFPA 16-2007 2003 edition, Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems
NFPA 17-2009 2002 edition, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 17A-2009 2002 edition, Standard on Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 20-2007 2003 edition, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection
NFPA 22-2008 2003 edition, Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection
NFPA 24-2007 2002 edition, Standards for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances
NFPA 25-2008 2002 edition, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, except that quarterly flow tests shall be required for those systems supplied by a municipal water supply.
NFPA 30-2008 2003 edition, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
NFPA 30A-2008 2003 edition, Code for Motor Ffuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages
NFPA 30B-2007 2002 edition, Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products
NFPA 31-2006 2001 edition, Standard for the Installation of Oil Burning Equipment
NFPA 32-2007 2004 edition, Standards for Drycleaning Plants
NFPA 33-2007 2003 edition, Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
NFPA 34-2007 2003 edition, Standard for Dipping and Coating Processes Using Flammable or Combustible Liquids
NFPA 35-2005 edition, Standard for the Manufacture of Organic Coatings
NFPA 36-2004 edition, Standard for Solvent Extraction Plants
NFPA 37-2006 2002 edition, Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines
NFPA 40-2007 2001 edition, Standard for the Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Film
NFPA 45-2004 edition, Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals
NFPA 50-2001 edition, Standard for Bulk Oxygen Systems at Consumer Sites
NFPA 50B-1999 edition, Standard for Liquid Hydrogen Systems at Consumer Sites
NFPA 51-2007 2002 edition, Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas Systems for Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes
NFPA 51A-2006 2001 edition, Standard for Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants
NFPA 51B-2009 2003 edition, Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work
NFPA 52-2006 edition, Vehicular Fuel Systems Code
NFPA 53-2011 2004 edition, Recommended Practice on Materials, Equipment, and Systems Used in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres
NFPA 54-2009 2006 edition, National Fuel Gas Code
NFPA 55-2005 edition, Standard for the Storage, Use, and Handling of Compressed Gasses and Cryogenic Fluids in Portable and Stationary Containers, Cylinders and Tanks
NFPA 57-2002 edition, Liquefied Natural Gas Vehicular Fuel Systems Code
NFPA 58-2008 2004 edition, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code
NFPA 59-2008 2004 edition, Utility LP-Gas Plant Code
NFPA 59A-2009 2006 edition, Standard for the Production, Storage and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
NFPA 61-2008 2002 edition, Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Products Facilities
NFPA 68-2007 edition, Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting
NFPA 69-2008 2002 edition, Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems
NFPA 70-2008 2005 edition, National Electrical Code®
NFPA 72-2007 2002 edition, National Fire Alarm Code®
NFPA 75-2009 2003 edition, Standard for the Protection of information Technology Equipment
NFPA 80-2007 1999 edition, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives Fire Windows
NFPA 80A-2007 edition, Recommended Practice for Protection of Buildings from Exterior Fire Exposures
NFPA 82-2004 edition, Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment
NFPA 85-2007 edition, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code
NFPA 86-2007 2003 edition, Standard for Ovens and Furnaces
NFPA 86C-1999 edition, Standard for Industrial Furnaces Using a Special Processing Atmosphere
NFPA 86D-1999 edition, Standard for Industrial Furnaces Using Vacuum as an Atmosphere
NFPA 88A-2007 2002 edition, Standard for Parking Structures
NFPA 90A-2009 2002 edition, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems
NFPA 90B-2009 2006 edition, Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems
NFPA 91-2004 edition, Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate Solids
NFPA 92A-2009 2006 edition, Standard for Smoke-Control Systems Utilizing Bbarriers and Pressure Differences
NFPA 92B-2009 2005 edition, Standard for Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria, and Large Spaces
NFPA 96-2008 2004 edition, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations. Section 10.2.3 Subdivision 10-2.3 of NFPA 96 applies prospectively only. Existing installations are permitted to remain in place subject to the approval of the authority having jurisdiction.
NFPA 99-2005 edition, Standard for Health Care Facilities
NFPA 99B-2010 2005 edition, Standard for Hypobaric Facilities
NFPA 101A-2007 2004 edition, Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety
NFPA 101B-2002 edition, Standard on Means of Egress for Buildings and Structures
NFPA 102-2006 1995 edition, Standard for Grandstands, Folding and Telescoping Seating, Tents and Membrane Structures
NFPA 105-2007 2003 edition, Standard Recommended Practice for the Installation of Smoke-Control Door Assemblies and Other Opening Protectives
NFPA 110-2005 edition, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems
NFPA 111-2005 edition, Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems
NFPA 115-2008 2003 edition, Standard for Recommended Practice on Laser Fire Protection
NFPA 120-2004 edition, Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Coal Mines
NFPA 122-2004 edition, Standard for Fire Prevention and Control in Metal/Nonmetal Mining and Metal Mineral Processing Facilities
NFPA 130-2010 2007 edition, Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems
NFPA 140-2008 2004 edition, Standard on Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Soundstages, and Approved Production Facilities, and Production Locations
NFPA 150-2007 edition, Standard on Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing Facilities
NFPA 160-2006 edition, Standard for Use of Flame Effects Before an Audience
NFPA 170-2006 edition, Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols
NFPA 204-2007 edition, Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting
NFPA 211-2006 2003 edition, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances
NFPA 214-2011 2005 edition, Standard on Water-Cooling Towers
NFPA 221-2009 2006 edition, Standard for High Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls, and Fire Barrier Walls
NFPA 232-2007 2000 edition, Standard for the Protection of Records
NFPA 232A-1995 edition, Guide for Fire Protection for Archives and Record Centers
NFPA 241-2004 edition, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration and Demolition Operations
NFPA 251-2006 edition, Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Resistance Endurance of Building Construction and Materials
NFPA 252-2008 2003 edition, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
NFPA 253-2006 edition, Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
NFPA 255-2006 edition, Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
NFPA 256-2003 edition, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
NFPA 257-2007 2000 edition, Standard on Fire Tests for Window and Glass Block Assemblies
NFPA 259-2008 2003 edition, Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials
NFPA 260-2009 2003 edition, Standard Methods of Test and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture
NFPA 261-2009 2003 edition, Standard Method of Test for Determining Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes
NFPA 265-2007 2002 edition, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile Coverings on full Height Panels and Walls
NFPA 267-1998 edition, Standard Method of Test for Fire Characteristics of Mattresses and Bedding Assemblies Exposed to Flaming Ignition Sources
NFPA 271-2004 edition, Standard Method of Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter
NFPA 286-2006 edition, Standard Methods of Fire Test for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth
NFPA 288-2007 edition, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Floor Fire Door Assemblies Installed Horizontally in Fire Resistance-Rated Floor Systems
NFPA 291-2007 edition, Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants
NFPA 302-2004 edition, Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft
NFPA 303-2006 edition, Fire Protection Standards for Marinas and Boatyards
NFPA 307-2006 edition, Standard for the Construction and Fire Protection of Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves
NFPA 312-2006 edition, Standard for Fire Protection of Vessels During Construction, Conversion, Repair, and Lay-Up
NFPA 318-2009 2006 edition, Standard for the Protection of Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities
NFPA 326-2005 edition, Standard for the Safeguarding of Tanks and Containers for Entry, Cleaning, or Repair
NFPA 385-2007 2000 edition, Standard for Tank Vehicles for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
NFPA 407-2007 2001 edition, Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing
NFPA 409-2004 edition, Standard on Aircraft Hangars
NFPA 410-2004 edition, Standard on Aircraft Maintenance
NFPA 415-2008 2002 edition, Standard on Airport Terminal Buildings, Fueling Ramp Drainage, and Loading Walkways
NFPA 418-2006 2001 edition, Standard for Heliports
NFPA 430-2004 edition, Code for the Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers
NFPA 432-2002 edition, Code for the Storage of Organic Peroxide Formulations
NFPA 434-2002 edition, Code for the Storage of Pesticides
NFPA 484-2009 2006 edition, Standard for Combustible Metals
NFPA 490-2002 edition, Code for the Storage of Ammonium Nitrate
NFPA 495-2006 edition, Explosive Materials Code
NFPA 498-2006 edition, Standard for Safe Havens and Interchange Lots for Vehicles Transporting Explosives
NFPA 501-2005 edition, Standard on Manufactured Housing
NFPA 501A-2005 edition, Standard for Firesafety Criteria for Manufactured Home Installations, Sites, and Communities
NFPA 502-2011 2008 edition, Standard for Road Tunnels, Bridges, and Other Limited Access Roadways
NFPA 505-2006 edition, Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks Including Type Designations, Areas of Use, Conversions, Maintenance, and Operation
NFPA 560-2007 edition, Standard for the Storage, Handling, and Use of Ethylene Oxide for Sterilization and Fumigation
NFPA 601-2005 edition, Standard for Security Services in Fire Loss Prevention
NFPA 654-2006 edition, Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids
NFPA 655-2007 2001 edition, Standard for Prevention of Sulfur Fires and Explosions
NFPA 664-2007 2002 edition, Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities
NFPA 701-2004 edition, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films
NFPA 703-2009 2006 edition, Standard for Fire Retardant-Treated Wood and Fire- Retardant Coatings for Building Materials
NFPA 704-2007 2001 edition, Standard System for the Identification of the Fire Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response
NFPA 750-2006 edition, Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems
NFPA 780-2011 2004 edition, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems
NFPA 820-2008 2003 edition, Standard for Fire Protection in Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facilities
NFPA 850-2010 2005 edition, Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for Electric Generating Plants and High Voltage Direct Current Converter Stations
NFPA 909-2005 edition, Code Standard for the Protection of Cultural Resources Properties – Museums, Libraries, and Places of Worship
NFPA 914-2007 edition, Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures
NFPA 1122-2008 2002 edition, Code for Model Rocketry
NFPA 1123-2006 edition, Code for Fireworks Display
NFPA 1124-2006 edition, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sale of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles
NFPA 1125-2007 2001 edition, Code for the Manufacture of Model Rocket and High Power Rocket Motors
NFPA 1126-2006 edition, Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience
NFPA 1127-2008 2002 edition, Code for High Power Rocketry
NFPA 1142-2007 2001 edition, Standard for Water Supplies on for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting
NFPA 1144-2008 edition, Standard for Reducing Structure Ignition Hazards from Wildland Fire
NFPA 1192-2008 edition, Standard on Recreational Vehicles
NFPA 1194-2008 2005 edition, Standard for Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds
NFPA 1221-2010 2007 edition, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems
NFPA 1561-2008 2005 edition, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System
NFPA 1600-2007 edition, Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs
NFPA 1962-2008 2003 edition, Standard for the Inspection, Care, and Use of Fire Hose, Including Couplings, and Nozzles; and the Service Testing of Fire Hose
NFPA 1963-2003 edition, Standards for Fire Hose Connections
NFPA 2001-2008 2004 edition, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
The portions of 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 100-177 which are referenced in Compressed Gas Association CGA C-1-1996, Methods for Hydrostatic Testing of Compressed Gas Cylinders, Compressed Gas Association CGA C-6-1993, Standards for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas Cylinders, Seventh Edition, Reaffirmed 1995, Compressed Gas Association CGA C-6.1-1995, Standards for Visual Inspection of High Pressure Aluminum Compressed Gas Cylinders, and Compressed Gas Association CGA C-6.3-1999 Guidelines for Visual Inspection and Requalification of Low Pressure Aluminum Compressed Gas Cylinders, Second Edition, and which pertain to low pressure and high pressure cylinders.
The portions of 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1900-1910 which are referenced in Compressed Gas Association CGA C-1-1996, Methods for Hydrostatic Testing of Compressed Gas Cylinders, Compressed Gas Association CGA C-6-1993, Standards for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas Cylinders, Seventh Edition, Reaffirmed 1995, Compressed Gas Association CGA C-6.1-1995, Standards for Visual Inspection of High Pressure Aluminum Compressed Gas Cylinders, and Compressed Gas Association CGA C-6.3-1999 Guidelines for Visual Inspection and Requalification of Low Pressure Aluminum Compressed Gas Cylinders, Second Edition, and which pertain to low pressure and high pressure cylinders.
Compressed Gas Association CGA C-1-1996, Methods for Hydrostatic Testing of Compressed Gas Cylinders.
Compressed Gas Association CGA C-6-1993, Standards for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas Cylinders, Seventh Edition, Reaffirmed 1995.
Compressed Gas Association CGA C-6.1-1995, Standards for Visual Inspection of High Pressure Aluminum Compressed Gas Cylinders.
Compressed Gas Association CGA C-6.3-1999, Guidelines for Visual Inspection and Requalification of Low Pressure Aluminum Compressed Gas Cylinders, Second Edition.
(2) through (3) No change.
(4) The codes and standards published by the National Fire Protection Association, including the Florida edition of NFPA 1 and NFPA 101 as adopted in Rule Chapter 69A-60, F.A.C., may be obtained by writing to BNi, 1612 S. Clementine Street, Anaheim, CA 92802. ANSI standards may be obtained from the American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, 1430 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10036 10018. ANSI/ASME standards may be obtained from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue 345 East 47th Street, New York, N.Y. 10016-5990 10017. ASTM standards may be obtained from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19428-2959 19103. UL standards may be obtained from Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., 333 Pfingston Road, Northbrook, IL 60062. All standards incorporated by reference in this rule are also available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Division currently located on the Third Floor (Room 326) of the Atrium Building, 325 John Knox Road, Tallahassee, Florida.
(5) through (11) No change.
PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE: December 31, 2011.
Rulemaking Authority 633.01(1), 633.022, 633.0215, 633.027 FS. Law Implemented 633.01, 633.022, 633.0215, 633.027 FS. History– New 5-14-86, Amended 2-12-87, 4-8-90, 10-30-91, 4-3-95, 11-27-01, Formerly 4A-3.012, Amended 8-7-05, 5-18-08, 12-31-08, 12-13-09, 12-31-11.