12393998, 61G20-3.015 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 12393998

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Division:

Florida Building Commission

Chapter:

PRODUCT APPROVAL

Overview

RULE:

61G20-3.015

Equivalence of Standards

PURPOSE:

To review standards for equivalence in the Florida Building Code and, if appropriate, authorize the use of evaluations performed in accordance with the alternative standards for Florida Product Approval.

SUMMARY:

Statute permits the Commission to determine the equivalency of standards not specifically adopted within the Building Code for purposes of state product approval. This practice avoids unnecessary expense and delay associated with testing under a new standard when the existing data indicates the product meets or exceeds the requirements thereof. The rule is amended to recognize the equivalency of the standards identified.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

553.77(1)(i), 553.842(1) FS.

LAW:

553.842(1), (2) FS

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

12/17/2012 Vol. 38/92

COMMENTS:

From 12/17/2012 To 1/7/2013 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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