NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE \;
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES \;
Division of State Fire Marshal \;
RULE NO.: \; \; \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\; RULE TITLE: \;
69A-3.012 \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; Standards of the National Fire Protection Association and Other S tandards Adopted. \;
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Section 633.202(4)\, F. S.\, requires the State Fire Marshal to update\, by rule\, the Florida Fir e Prevention Code every three years. Section 633.202(2)\, F.S.\, requires the State Fire Marshal to adopt the appropriate editions of the National F ire Protection Association&rsquo\;s (NFPA) Standard 1\, the Fire Code\, an d NFPA Standard 101\, the Life Safety Code®\;\, by reference.
&nb sp\;SUMMARY: The proposed amendments will update the Florida Fire Preventi on Code to include appropriate NFPA standards and promulgate the triennial update of the Florida Fire Prevention Code as directed by section 633.202 \, F.S. \;
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AN D LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:
The agency has determined that this rule or will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase d irectly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200\,000 in the aggre gate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the agency.
The Agency has determined that the prop osed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required\, the i nformation expressly relied upon and described herein: The Department&rsqu o\;s economic review for this rulemaking.
Any person who wishes to p rovide information regarding the statement of estimated regulatory costs\, or to provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice. \;
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 633.104\, 633.202\, 633.206\, 633.222\, 791. 012 FS. \;
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF T HIS NOTICE\, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE\, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BEL OW (IF NOT REQUESTED\, THIS HEARING WILL NOT BE HELD): \;
DATE A ND TIME: August 31\, 2023\, at 11:00 a.m. \;
PLACE: Florida Stat e Fire College-Room 107\, 11655 NW Gainesville Road\, Ocala\, FL \; 34 482 \;
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabili ties Act\, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in t his workshop/meeting is asked to advice the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Elijah Flowers\, 200 E. Gaines Street\ , Tallahassee\, FL 32399\, Elijah.Flowers@myfloridacfo.com\, (850) 413-373 1.
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:
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Elijah Flowers\, Division of State Fire Mars hal\, Elijah.Flowers@myfloridacfo.com. \;
69A-3.012 Standards of the National Fire Protection Association and Oth er Standards Adopted.
(1) Except as specifically modified b
y statute or by the State Fire Marshal&rsquo\;s rules\, the &ldquo\;Florid
a Fire Prevention Code\, 8th 7th Edition (20232020)\,&rdquo\; which is comprised of NFPA 101\, the Life Safety
Code®\; \,
(Florida 202120
18 Editionedition)
and the Florida specific edition of NFPA 1\, the Fire Code(2021 Florida Edition 2018 edition)\,
are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and are applicable to th
ose buildings and structures specified in paragraphs (a) and (b)\, of subs
ection (1)\, of Section 633.206\, F.S. In addition\, the following standar
ds\, except as specifically modified in the rule chapters in rule Division
69A\, are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and shall take eff
ect on the effective date of this rule\, as a part of the uniform fire saf
ety standards adopted by rule by the State Fire Marshal and are applicable
to those buildings and structures specified in Sections 633.206(1)(a) and
(b)\, F.S.:
(a) NFPA 2\,
2020 2016 edition\, Hydrogen Technologies Code.
(b) NF
PA 4\, 2021 2018 e
dition\, Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety System Te
sting.
(c) through (d) No change.
(e) NFPA 12\, 2018 2015 edition\, Standard on
Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems.
(f) NFPA 12A\, 2018 2015 edition\, Standard on
Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems.
(g) NFPA 13\, 2019 2016 edition\, Standard for
the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
(h) NFPA 13D\, 2019 2016 edition\, Standard for
the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two- Family Dwellings a
nd Manufactured Homes.
(i) NFPA 13R\, 2019 2016 edition\, Standard for the Installatio
n of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies.
(j) NFPA
14\, 2019 2016 ed
ition\, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems.
(k) No change.
(l) NFPA 16\, 2019 2015 edition\, Standard for the Installation of Fo
am-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems.
(m) NFPA 17\, 2021 2017 edition\, Sta
ndard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems.
(n) NFPA 17A\, 2021 2017 edition\, Stand
ard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems.
(o) NFPA 20\, 2019 2016 edition\, Standard
for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection.
(p) N
FPA 22\, 2018 2013
edition\, Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection.
(q)
NFPA 24\, 2019 2016 edition\, StandardS
tandards for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their
Appurtenances.
(r) NFPA 25\, 2020 2017 edition\, Standard for the Inspection\, Testing
\, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems.
(s) NFPA
30\, 2021 2018 edi
tion\, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code.
(t) NFPA 30A\, 2021 2018 edition\, Code
for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages.
(u) NFPA 3
0B\, 2019 2015 edi
tion\, Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products.
(v)
NFPA 31\, 2020 2016 edition\, Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment.
(w) No change.
(x) NFPA 33\, 2018 2016 edition\, Standard for Spray Application Usin
g Flammable or Combustible Materials.
(y) NFPA 34\, 2018 2015 edition\, Standard for D
ipping\, Coating\, and Printing Processes Using Flammable or Combustible L
iquids.
(z) through (aa) No change.
(bb) NFPA 37\, 2021 2018 edition\, Standard
for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Tur
bines.
(cc) NFPA 40\, 2019
2016 edition\, Standard for the Storage and Handling of Cel
lulose Nitrate Film.
(dd) NFPA 45\, 2019 2015 edition\, Standard on Fire Protection fo
r Laboratories Using Chemicals.
(ee) No change.
(ff) NFPA 51B
\, 2019 2014 editi
on\, Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding\, Cutting\, and Other Hot
Work.
(gg) NFPA 52\, 2019
2016 edition\, Vehicular Natural Gas Fuel Systems Code.
(hh) NFPA 54\, 2021 2018 edition\, National Fuel Gas Code.
(ii) NFPA 55\, 2020 2016 edition\, Compres
sed GasesGasses an
d Cryogenic Fluids Code.
(jj) NFPA 56\, 2020 2017 edition\, Standard for Fire and Expl
osion Prevention During Cleaning and Purging of Flammable Gas Piping Syste
ms.
(kk) NFPA 58\, 2020 2017 edition\, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code.
(ll) NFPA 5
9\, 2021 2018 edit
ion\, Utility LP-Gas Plant Code.
(mm) NFPA 59A\, 2019 2016 edition\, Standard for the
Production\, Storage and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).
(n
n) NFPA 61\, 2020 2017
edition\, Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in
Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities.
(oo) NFPA 68\, 2018 2013 edition\, Stand
ard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting.
(pp) NFPA 69\,
2019 2014 edition\
, Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems.
(qq) NFPA 70\, 2020 2017 edition\, Nationa
l Electrical Code®\;.
(rr) NFPA 72\, 2019 2016 edition\, National Fire A
larm and Signaling Code.
(ss) NFPA 75\, 2020 2017 edition\, Standard for the Fire Prot
ection of Information Technology Equipment.
(tt) NFPA 76\, 2020 2016 edition\, Standar
d for the Fire Protection of Telecommunications Facilities.
(uu) NFP
A 80\, 2019 2016 e
dition\, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives.
(vv)
NFPA 82\, 2019 2014 edition\, Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling Systems
and Equipment.
(ww) NFPA 85\, 2019 2015 edition\, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazar
ds Code.
(xx) NFPA 86\, 20
19 2015 edition\, Standard for Ovens and Furnaces.
(yy
) NFPA 88A\, 2019 2015
edition\, Standard for Parking Structures.
(zz) NFPA 90A\, (aaa) NFPA 90B\, 2021 (bbb) NFPA 91\, 2020 (ccc) NFPA 92\, 2018<
/span> (dd
d) NFPA 96\, 2021 (eee) NFPA 99\, 2021 (fff) NFPA 99B\, 20
21 (
ggg) NFPA 101\, 2021 (hhh) NFPA 101A
\, 2019 (iii) No change
. (jjj) NFPA 105\, 2019 (kkk) NFPA 110\, 2019 (lll) NFPA 111\, 2019 (mmm) NFPA 115\, 2020 (nnn) NFPA 120\, 2020 (ooo) NFPA 122\, 2020 (ppp) NFPA 130\, 2020 (qqq) NFPA 140\, 2018 (rrr) NFPA 150\, (sss)
NFPA 160\, 2021 (ttt) NFPA 170\, 2018
2018 edition\, St
andard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems.2018 edition\, Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating
and Air-Conditioning Systems.2015 edition\, Standard for Exhaust
Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors\, Gases\, Mists\, and Particulate Sol
ids.2015 edition\, Standard for Smoke-Control Systems.2017
edition\, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Com
mercial Cooking Operations.2018 edition\, Health Care Facilities
Code.2018 edition\, Standard for Hypobaric Facilities.2
018 edition\, Life Safety Code®\;.2016 editi
on\, Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety.2016 edition\, Standard for Smoke Door Assemblies and Other Op
ening Protectives.2016 edition\, Standard for Emergency and Sta
ndby Power Systems.2016 edition\, Standard on Stored Electrical
Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems.2016 edition\, Stan
dard for Laser Fire Protection.2015 edition\, Standard for Fire
Prevention and Control in Coal Mines.2015 edition\, Standard f
or Fire Prevention and Control in Metal/Nonmetal Mining and Metal Mineral
Processing Facilities.2017 edition\, Standard for Fixed Guidewa
y Transit and Passenger Rail Systems.2013 edition\, Standard on
Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Soundstages\, Approved Pr
oduction Facilities\, and Production Locations.2016 edition\, S
tandard on Fire and Life Safety in Animal Housing Facilities.2016 edition\, Standard for the Use of Flame Effects Before an Audience.2015 edition\, Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols.
(vvv) NFPA
211\, 2019 2016 e
dition\, Standard for Chimneys\, Fireplaces\, Vents\, and Solid Fuel-Burni
ng Appliances.
(www) NFPA 221\, 2021 2018 edition\, Standard for High Challenge Fire W
alls\, Fire Walls\, and Fire Barrier Walls.
(xxx) No change.
(yyy) NFPA 241\, 2019
2013 edition\, Standard for Safeguarding Construction\, Alteration and
Demolition Operations.
(zzz) through (aaaa) No change.
(bbbb)
NFPA 253\, 2019 2015<
/s> edition\, Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor C
overing Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source.
(cccc) No change .
(dddd) NFPA 259\, 2018<
/span> 2013 edition\, Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Bu
ilding Materials.
(eeee) NFPA 260\, 2019 2013 edition\, Standard Methods of Tests and
Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of U
pholstered Furniture.
(ffff) NFPA 261\, 2018 2013 edition\, Standard Method of Test fo
r Determining Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Material Assembl
ies to Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes.
(gggg) NFPA 265\, 2019 2015 edition\, Standa
rd Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of T
extile or Expanded Vinyl Wall Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls.
(hhhh) NFPA 286\, 2019 2015 edition\, Standard Methods of Fire TestsTest for Evaluating Contribution of W
all and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth.
(iiii) No chang e.
(jjjj) NFPA 289\, 2019<
/span> 2013 edition\, Standard Method of Fire Test for Individual F
uel Packages.
(kkkk) No change.
(llll) NFPA 302\, 2020 2015 edition\, Fire Prote
ction Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft.
(mmmm) NFPA
303\, \; 2021 2016
edition\, Fire Protection S
tandardStandards for Marinas and Boatyards.
(nnnn) NFP
A 307\, 2021 2016
edition\, Standard for the Construction and Fire Protection of Marine Term
inals\, Piers\, and Wharves.
(oooo) NFPA 312\, 2021 2016 edition\, Standard for Fire P
rotection of Vessels During Construction\, Conversion\, Repair\, and Lay-U
p.
(pppp) NFPA 318\, 2021<
/span> 2018 edition\, Standard for the Protection of Semiconductor
Fabrication Facilities.
(qqqq) NFPA 326\, 2020 2015 edition\, Standard for the Safegua
rding of Tanks and Containers for Entry\, Cleaning\, or Repair.
(rrr r) No change.
(ssss) NFPA 400\, 2019 2016 edition\, Hazardous Materials Code.
( tttt) through (wwww) No change.
(xxxx) NFPA 410\, 2020 2015 edition\, Standard on Airc
raft Maintenance.
(yyyy) NFPA 415\, 2021 2016 edition\, Standard on Airport Terminal B
uildings\, Fueling Ramp Drainage\, and Loading Walkways.
(zzzz) No c hange.
(aaaaa) NFPA 423\, 2021 2016 edition\, Standard for Construction and Protectio
n of Aircraft Engine Test Facilities.
(bbbbb) NFPA 484\, 2019 2015 edition\, Standard
for Combustible Metals.
(ccccc) NFPA 495\, 2018 2013 edition\, Explosive Materials Cod
e.
(ddddd) NFPA 498\, 2018
2013 edition\, Standard for Safe Havens and Interchange Lot
s for Vehicles Transporting Explosives.
(eeeee) through (ffff) No ch ange.
(ggggg) NFPA 502\,
2020 2017 edition\, Standard for Road Tunnels\, Bridges\, an
d Other Limited Access Highways.
(hhhhh) NFPA 505\, 2018 2013 edition\, Fire Safety St
andard for Powered Industrial Trucks Including Type Designations\, Areas o
f Use\, Conversions\, Maintenance\, and Operations.
(iiiii) NFPA 601
\, 2020 2015 editi
on\, Standard for Security Services in Fire Loss Prevention.
(jjjjj)
NFPA 652\, 2019 2016<
/s> edition\, Standard on the Fundamentals of Combustible Dust.
(kkk
kk) NFPA 654\, 2020 20
13 edition\, Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions f
rom the Manufacturing\, Processing\, and Handling of Combustible Particula
te Solids.
(lllll) No change.
(mmmmm) NFPA 664\, 2020 2017 edition\, Standard fo
r the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworkin
g Facilities.
(nnnnn) NFPA 701\, 2019 2015 edition\, Standard Methods of Fire Tests fo
r Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films.
(ooooo) NFPA 703\, 2021 2018 edition\, Stan
dard for Fire Retardant-Treated Wood and Fire-Retardant Coatings for Build
ing Materials.
(ppppp) No change.
(qqqqq) NFPA 720\, 2015
edition\, Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection
and Warning Equipment.
(qqqqq)(rrrrr) NFPA 731\, 2020 2017 edition\, Standard for the Installation o
f Electronic Premises Security Systems.
(rrrrr)(sssss) NFPA 750\, 2019 2015 edition\, Standard on Water
Mist Fire Protection Systems.
(sssss)(ttttt) NFPA 780\, 2020 2017 edition\, Standard for the Installatio
n of Lightning Protection Systems.
(ttttt)(uuuuu) NFPA 801\, 2019 2014 edition\, Standard for Fire Prote
ction for Facilities Handling Radioactive Materials.
(uuuuu)(vvvvv) NFPA 804\, 2020 2015 edition\, Stand
ard for Fire Protection for Advanced Light Water Reactor Electric Generati
ng Plants.
(vvvvv)<
s>(wwwww) NFPA 805\, 2020 2015 edition\, Performance-Based Standard for Fire Protection
for Light Water Reactor Electric Generating Plants.
(wwwww)(xxxxx) NFPA 820\, <
span style="text-decoration:underline\;">2020 2016 edition\,
Standard for Fire Protection in Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facil
ities.
(xxxxx) NFPA 855\, 2020 edition\, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage System
(yyyyy) No change.
(zzzzz) NFPA 914\, 2019 2015 edition\, Code for
Fire Protection of Historic Structures.
(aaaaaa) through (bbbbb) No change.
(cccccc) NFPA 1124\, 2021 2017 edition\, Code for the Manufacture\, Transport
ation\, and Storage of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles.
(dddddd) No change.
(eeeeee) NFPA 1126\, 2001 2016 edition\, Standard for the Use of Pyrotechni
cs Before a Proximate Audience.
(ffffff) through (iiiiii) No change.
(jjjjjj) NFPA 1192\, 202
1 2018 edition\, Standard on Recreational Vehicles.
(k kkkkk) NFPA 1194\, 2021 < s>2018 edition\, Standard for Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgroun ds.
(llllll) NFPA 1221\, 2
019 2016 edition\, Standard for the Installation\, Maintenan
ce\, and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems.
(mmmmmm)
NFPA 1730\, 2019 2016<
/s> edition\, Standard on Organization and Deployment of Fire Prevention I
nspection and Code Enforcement\, Plan Review\, Investigation\, and Public
Education Operations.
(nnnnnn) NFPA 1901\, 2021 2016 edition\, Standard for Automotive
Fire Apparatus.
(oooooo) NFPA 1906\, 2021 2016 edition\, Standard for Wildland Fire A
pparatus.
(pppppp) NFPA 1925\, 2018 2013 edition\, Standard on Marine Fire-Fighting Ve
ssels.
(qqqqqq) NFPA 1963\, 2019 2014 edition\, Standard for Fire Hose Connections.
(rrrrrr) NFPA 2001\, 2018 2015 edition\, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Syst
ems.
(ssssss) NFPA 2010\,
2020 2015 edition\, Standard for Fixed Aerosol Fire-Extingui
shing Systems.
(tttttt) NFPA 2113\, 2020 2015 edition\, Standard on Selection\, Care\,
Use\, and Maintenance of Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Indus
trial Personnel Against Short-Duration Thermal Exposures from Fire.
(2) through (11) No change. \;
Proposed Effective Date: 12/31/23
Rulemaking Authority 633.104(1)\, 633.202\, 633.206\, 633 .222 FS. Law Implemented 633.104(1)\, 633.202\, 633.206\, 633.222\, 791.01 2 FS. History&ndash\;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\, 12-31-14\, 12-31-17\, 12-31-20\,12-31-23. \;
NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Elijah Flowers\, Division of State Fire Marsha l
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: \; Jimmy P atronis\, Chief Financial Officer
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGE NCY HEAD: August 3\, 2023
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBL ISHED IN FAR: March 22\, 2023Attorney: James Ross