17306466, 69A-46.0165 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 17306466

Notice of Development of Rulemaking

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 such systems inspections. 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.

SUBJECT:

Application procedures for Water-Based Fire Protection Permits and requirements for the installation, testing, and maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems employing water as an extinguishing agent.

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:

3/18/2016 Vol. 42/54

RELATED STATUTES
AND LAWS:

633.104, 633.318(11), FS., 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.

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE:

Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
Florida Administrative Law Central Online Network (F.A.L.C.O.N.)

RELATED COURT CASES:

Division of Administrative Hearings

FEDERAL eRULEMAKING
WEB PORTAL:

Regulations.gov

HOW TO LINK TO
THIS NOTICE:

http://flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=69A-46.0165&PDate=3/18/2016&Section=1

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

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