69A-3.012: Standards of the National Fire Protection Association and Other Standards Adopted
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To Update the Florida Fire Prevention Code as required by Section 633.0215(1), Florida Statutes.
SUMMARY: The proposed amendment updates the Florida Fire Prevention Code as is required on a triennial basis by the provisions of Section 633.0215(1), Florida Statutes, by adopting current standards of the National Fire Protection Association.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 633.01, 633.022, 633.0215 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 633.01, 633.022, 633.0215 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE,TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW(IF NOT REQUESTED, THIS HEARING WILL NOT BE HELD):
DATE AND TIME: January 14, 2008, 10:00 a.m.
PLACE: Third Floor Conference Room, The Atrium Building, 325 John Knox Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32303
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 2 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Belinda Chukes, (850)413-3619. 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, Division of State Fire Marshal, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0342, phone: (850)413-3171; fax: (850)414-6119
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®, 2006 2003 edition and the Florida specific edition of NFPA 1, the Uniform Fire Code, 2006 2003 edition, as adopted within Rule Chapter 69A-60, F.A.C., entitled the “2007 2004 edition of the Florida Fire Prevention Code,” are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference 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. 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 10-2002 edition, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
NFPA 11-2005 2002 edition, Standard for Low-, Medium, and High- Expansion Foam
NFPA 11A-1999 edition, Standard for Medium and High Expansion Foam Systems
NFPA 12-2005 2000 edition, Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 12A-2004 1997 edition, Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 13-2002 edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 13D-2002 edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two- Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes
NFPA 13R-2002 edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and including Four Stories in Height
NFPA 14-2003 edition, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, except 2-7 shall be omitted
NFPA 15-2001 edition, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection
NFPA 16-2003 edition, Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems
NFPA 17-2002 edition, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 17A-2002 edition, Standard on Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 20-2003 1999 edition, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection
NFPA 22-2003 edition, Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection
NFPA 24-2002 edition, Standards for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances
NFPA 25-2002 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 30-2003 2000 edition, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
NFPA 30A-2003 2000 edition, Code for Motor fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages
NFPA 30B-2002 edition, Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products
NFPA 31-2001 edition, Standard for the Installation of Oil Burning Equipment
NFPA 32-2004 2000 edition, Standards for Drycleaning Plants
NFPA 33-2003 2000 edition, Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
NFPA 34-2003 2000 edition, Standard for Dipping and Coating Processes Using Flammable or Combustible Liquids
NFPA 35-2005 1999 edition, Standard for the Manufacture of Organic Coatings
NFPA 36-2004 2001 edition, Standard for Solvent Extraction Plants
NFPA 37-2002 edition, Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines
NFPA 40-2001 201 edition, Standard for the Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Film
NFPA 45-2004 2000 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 51-2002 edition, Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas Systems for Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes
NFPA 51A-2001 edition, Standard for Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants
NFPA 51B-2003 1999 edition, Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work
NFPA 52-2006 2002 edition, Compressed Natural Gas Vehicular Fuel Systems Code
NFPA 53-2004 edition, Recommended Practice on Materials, Equipment, and Systems Used in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres
NFPA 54-2006 2002 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 58-2004 2002 edition, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code
NFPA 59-2004 2001 edition, Utility LP-Gas Plant Code
NFPA 59A-2006 2001 edition, Standard for the Production, Storage and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas
NFPA 61-2002 edition, Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Products Facilities
NFPA 69-2002 edition, Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems
NFPA 70- 2005 2002 edition, National Electrical Code
NFPA 72-2002 edition, National Fire Alarm Code
NFPA 75-2003 edition, Standard for the Protection of Information Technology Equipment
NFPA 80-1999 edition, Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows
NFPA 80A-2007 edition, Recommended Practice for Protection of Buildings from Exterior Fire Exposures
NFPA 82-2004 1999 edition, Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment
NFPA 86-2003 1999 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-2002 edition, Standard for Parking Structures
NFPA 90A-2002 edition, Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems
NFPA 90B-2006 2002 edition, Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
NFPA 91-2004 1999 edition, Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate Solids
NFPA 92A-2006 2000 edition, Recommended Practice for Smoke-Control Systems
NFPA 92B-2005 2000 edition, Guide for Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria, and Large Areas
NFPA 96-2004 2001 edition, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Prevention of Commercial Cooking Operations. Subdivision 10-2.3 7-2.2 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 2002 edition, Standard for Health Care Facilities
NFPA 99B–2005 edition, Standard Hypobaric Facilities
NFPA 101A-2004 2001 edition, Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety
NFPA 101B-2002 edition, Standard on Means of Egress for Buildings and Structures
NFPA 102-1995 edition, Standard for Grandstands, Folding and Telescoping Seating, Tents and Membrane Structures
NFPA 105-2003 edition, Recommended Practice for the Installation of Smoke-Control Door Assemblies
NFPA 110-2005 2002 edition, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems
NFPA 111-2005 2001 edition, Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems
NFPA 115-2003 edition, Recommended Practice on Laser Fire Protection
NFPA 120-2004 1999 edition, Standard for Coal Preparation Plants
NFPA 130-2007 edition, Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems
NFPA 140-2004 1999 edition, Standard on Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Soundstages and Approved Production Facilities
NFPA 150-2007 2000 edition, Standard on Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing Facilities Firesafety in Racetrack Stables
NFPA 160-2006 2001 edition, Standard for Flame Effects Before an Audience
NFPA 211-2003 edition, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances
NFPA 214-2005 2000 edition, Standard on Water-Cooling Towers
NFPA 221-2006 2000 edition, Standard for High Challenge Fire Walls on, Fire Walls and Fire Barrier Walls
NFPA 230-2003 edition, Standard for the Fire Protection of Storage
NFPA 232-2000 edition, Standard for the Protection of Records
NFPA 232A-1995 edition, Guide for Fire Protection for Archives and
NFPA 241-2004 2000 edition, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration and Demolition Operations
NFPA 251-2006 1999 edition, Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Endurance of Building Construction and Materials
NFPA 252-2003 1999 edition, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
NFPA 253-2006 2000 edition, Standard Method of Test for Critical Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
NFPA 255-2006 2000 edition, Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
NFPA 256-2003 1998 edition, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
NFPA 257-2000 edition, Standard on Fire Tests for Window and Glass Block Assemblies
NFPA 259-2003 edition, Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials
NFPA 260- 2003 1998 edition, Standard Method of Test and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture
NFPA 261-2003 1998 edition, Standard Method of Test for Determining Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes
NFPA 265-2002 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 286-2006 2000 edition, Standard Method of Fire Test for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth
NFPA 291-2007 edition, Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants
NFPA 303-2006 2000 edition, Fire Protection Standards for Marinas and Boatyards
NFPA 307-2006 2000 edition, Standard for the Construction and Fire Protection of Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves
NFPA 312-2006 2000 edition, Standard for Fire Protection of Vessels During Construction, Repair and Lay-Up
NFPA 318-2006 2002 edition, Standard for the Protection of Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities
NFPA 385-2000 edition, Standard for Tank Vehicles for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
NFPA 407-2001 edition, Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing
NFPA 409-2004 2001 edition, Standard on Aircraft Hangars
NFPA 410-2004 1999 edition, Standard on Aircraft Maintenance
NFPA 415-2002 edition, Standard on
NFPA 418-2001 edition, Standard for Heliports
NFPA 430-2004 2000 edition, Code for Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers
NFPA 432-2002 edition, Code for Storage of Organic Peroxide Formulations
NFPA 434-2002 edition, Code for the Storage of Pesticides
NFPA 484-2006 2002 edition, Standard for Combustible Metals, Metal Powders, and Metal Dusts
NFPA 490-2002 1998 edition, Code for the Storage of Ammonium Nitrate
NFPA 495-2006 2001 edition, Explosive Materials Code
NFPA 498-2006 2001 edition, Standard for Safe Havens and Interchange Lots for Vehicles Transporting Explosives
NFPA 501-2005 2003 edition, Standard on Manufactured Housing
NFPA 501A-2005 2003 edition, Standard for Firesafety Criteria for Manufactured Home Installations, Sites, and Communities
NFPA 502, 2008 edition Standard for Road Tunnels, Bridges, and Other Limited Access Roadways
NFPA 505-2006 2002 edition, Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks Including Type Designations, Areas of Use, Conversions, Maintenance, and Operation
NFPA 654-2006 2000 edition, Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids
NFPA 655-2001 edition, Standard for Prevention of Sulfur Fires and Explosions
NFPA 664-2002 edition, Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities
NFPA 701-2004 1999 edition, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films
NFPA 703-2006 2000 edition, Standard for Fire Retardant Impregnated Wood and Fire Retardant Coatings for Building Materials
NFPA 704-2001 edition, Standard System for the Identification of the Fire Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response
NFPA 750-2006 edition, Standard for Water Mist Fire Protection Systems
NFPA 780-2004 2000 edition, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems
NFPA 820, 2003 edition, Standard for Fire Protection in Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facilities
NFPA 850, 2005 edition, Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for Electric Generating Plants and High Voltage Direct Current Converter Stations
NFPA 909-2005 2001 edition, Standard for the Protection of Cultural Resource Properties – Museums, Libraries, and Places of Worship
NFPA 1122-2002 edition, Code for Model Rocketry
NFPA 1123-2006 2000 edition, Code for Fireworks Display
NFPA 1124-2006 2003 edition, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sale of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles
NFPA 1125-2001 edition, Code for the Manufacture of Model Rocket and High Power Rocket Motors
NFPA 1126-2006 2001 edition, Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience
NFPA 1127-2002 edition, Code for High Power Rocketry
NFPA 1142-2001 edition, Standard for Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting
NFPA 1194-2005 2002 edition, Standard for
NFPA 1221-2007 2002 edition, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Communications Systems
NFPA 1561-2007 2002 edition, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System
NFPA 1962-2003 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 1998 edition, Standards for Fire Hose Connections
NFPA 2001-2004 2000 edition, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 8501-1997 edition, Standard for Single Burner Operation
NFPA 8502-1999 edition, Standard for the Prevention of Furnace Explosions/Implosions in Multiple Burner Boilers
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 (5) No change.
Specific Authority 633.01(1), 633.022, 633.0215 FS. Law Implemented 633.01, 633.022, 633.0215 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,__________.