9860940, 61C-3.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 9860940

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Division:

Division of Hotels and Restaurants

Chapter:

PUBLIC LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS

Overview

RULE:

61C-3.001

Sanitation and Safety Requirements

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of this proposed rule is to clarify the requirements for the sanitation notice to guests; remove the requirement that newly constructed or extensively remodeled public lodging establishments comply with the more stringent and costly Food Code sanitation requirements relating to glassware, tableware, and utensils. The proposed rule will allow public lodging establishments to continue to comply with sanitation requirements by using ordinary household dishwashers in lieu of installing commercial dishwashers or three-compartment sinks. The proposed rule also adopts minimum requirements for approved locking devices and exempts licensed nontransient apartments from specific kitchen requirements.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule clarifies the requirements for the sanitation notice to guests; removes more costly Food Code compliance for new or extensively remodeled public lodging establishments; replaces the National Fire Prevention Association’s NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, as the standard for approved locks with the appropriate section of the 2007 Florida Building Code; and specifies that establishments licensed as nontransient apartments are not subject to certain kitchen requirements.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

509.032, 509.2112 FS.

LAW:

509.032, 509.211, 509.2112, 509.221 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

4/29/2011 Vol. 37/17

COMMENTS:

From 4/29/2011 To 5/20/2011 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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