Notice of Development of Rulemaking

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Division of State Fire Marshal
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
69A-3.012: Standards of the National Fire Protection Association and Other Standards Adopted
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To adopt firesafety standards for tunnels to accommodate the state-owned tunnel to be built in Miami-Dade County.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Firesafety standards for tunnels.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 633.01(1), 633.022 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 633.01(1), 633.022 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
TIME AND DATE: Wednesday, October 18, 2006, 9:00 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 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Kimberly Riordan, (850)413-3170. 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 DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, 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)922-2553.

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT 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®, 2003 edition and the Florida specific edition of NFPA 1, the Uniform Fire Code., 2003 edition, as adopted within Rule Chapter 69A-60, F.A.C., the 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, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 11-2002, Standard for Low-, Medium, and High- Expansion Foam

NFPA 11A-1999, Standard for Medium and High Expansion Foam Systems

NFPA 12-2000, Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 12A-1997, Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 13-2002, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

NFPA 13D-2002, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two- Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes

NFPA 13R-2002, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and including Four Stories in Height

NFPA 14-2003, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, except 2-7 shall be omitted

NFPA 15-2001, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection

NFPA 16-2003, Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems

NFPA 17-2002, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 17A-2002, Standard on Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 20-1999, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection

NFPA 22-2003, Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection

NFPA 24-2002, Standards for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances

NFPA 25-2002, 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 30-2000, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

NFPA 30A-2000, Code for Motor fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages

NFPA 30B-2002, Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products

NFPA 31-2001, Standard for the Installation of Oil Burning Equipment

NFPA 32-2000, Standards for Drycleaning Plants

NFPA 33-2000, Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable and Combustible Materials

NFPA 34-2000, Standard for Dipping and Coating Processes Using Flammable or Combustible Liquids

NFPA 35-1999, Standard for the Manufacture of Organic Coatings

NFPA 36-2001, Standard for Solvent Extraction Plants

NFPA 37-2002, Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines

NFPA 40-201, Standard for the Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Film

NFPA 45-2000, Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals

NFPA 50-2001, Standard for Bulk Oxygen Systems at Consumer Sites

NFPA 50B-1999, Standard for Liquid Hydrogen Systems at Consumer Sites

NFPA 51-2002, Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas Systems for Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes

NFPA 51A-2001, Standard for Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants

NFPA 51B-1999, Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

NFPA 52-2002, Compressed Natural Gas Vehicular Fuel Systems Code

NFPA 54-2002, National Fuel Gas Code

NFPA 57-2002, Liquefied Natural Gas Vehicular Fuel Systems Code

NFPA 58-2002, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code

NFPA 59-2001, Utility LP-Gas Plant Code

NFPA 59A-2001, Standard for the Production, Storage and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas

NFPA 61-2002, Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Products Facilities

NFPA 69-2002, Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems

NFPA 70-2002, National Electrical Code

NFPA 72-2002, National Fire Alarm Code

NFPA 75-2003, Standard for the Protection of information Technology Equipment

NFPA 80-1999, Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows

NFPA 82-1999, Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment

NFPA 86-1999, Standard for Ovens and Furnaces

NFPA 86C-1999, Standard for Industrial Furnaces Using a Special Processing Atmosphere

NFPA 86D-1999, Standard for Industrial Furnaces Using Vacuum as an Atmosphere

NFPA 88A-2002, Standard for Parking Structures

NFPA 90A-2002, Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems

NFPA 90B-2002, Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Systems

NFPA 91-1999, Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate Solids

NFPA 92A-2000, Recommended Practice for Smoke-Control Systems

NFPA 92B-2000, Guide for Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria, and Large Areas

NFPA 96-2001, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Prevention of Commercial Cooking Operations. Subdivision 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 99-2002, Standard for Health Care Facilities

NFPA 101A-2001, Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety

NFPA 101B-2002, Standard on Means of Egress for Buildings and Structures

NFPA 102-1995, Standard for Grandstands, Folding and Telescoping Seating, Tents and Membrane Structures

NFPA 105-2003, Recommended Practice for the Installation of Smoke-Control Door Assemblies

NFPA 110-2002, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems

NFPA 111-2001, Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems

NFPA 120-1999, Standard for Coal Preparation Plants

NFPA 140-1999, Standard on Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Soundstages and Approved Production Facilities

NFPA 150-2000, Standard on Firesafety in Racetrack Stables

NFPA 160-2001, Standard for Flame Effects Before an Audience

NFPA 211-2003, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances

NFPA 214-2000, Standard on Water-Cooling Towers

NFPA 221-2000, Standard on Fire Walls and Fire Barrier Walls

NFPA 230-2003, Standard for the Fire Protection of Storage

NFPA 232-2000, Standard for the Protection of Records

NFPA 232A-1995, Guide for Fire Protection for Archives and Record Centers

NFPA 241-2000, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration and Demolition Operations

NFPA 251-1999, Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Endurance of Building Construction and Materials

NFPA 252-1999, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies

NFPA 253-2000, Standard Method of Test for Critical Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source

NFPA 255-2000, Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

NFPA 256-1998, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Roof Coverings

NFPA 257-2000, Standard on Fire Tests for Window and Glass Block Assemblies

NFPA 259-2003, Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials

NFPA 260-1998, Standard Method of Test and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture

NFPA 261-1998, Standard Method of Test for Determining Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes

NFPA 265-2002, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile Coverings on full Height Panels and Walls

NFPA 267-1998, Standard Method of Test for Fire Characteristics of Mattresses and Bedding Assemblies Exposed to Flaming Ignition Sources

NFPA 286-2000, Standard Method of Fire Test for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth

NFPA 303-2000, Fire Protection Standards for Marinas and Boatyards

NFPA 307-2000, Standard for the Construction and Fire Protection of Marine Terminals, Piers, and Wharves

NFPA 312-2000, Standard for Fire Protection of Vessels During Construction, Repair and Lay-Up

NFPA 318-2002, Standard for the Protection of Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities

NFPA 385-2000, Standard for Tank Vehicles for Flammable and Combustible Liquids

NFPA 407-2000, Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing

NFPA 409-2001, Standard on Aircraft Hangars

NFPA 410-1999, Standard on Aircraft Maintenance

NFPA 415-2002, Standard on Airport Terminal Buildings, Fueling Ramp Drainage, and Loading Walkways

NFPA 418-2001, Standard for Heliports

NFPA 430-2000, Code for Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers

NFPA 432-2002, Code for Storage of Organic Peroxide Formulations

NFPA 434-2002, Code for the Storage of Pesticides

NFPA 484-2002, Standard for Combustible Metals, Metal Powders, and Metal Dusts

NFPA 490-1998, Code for the Storage of Ammonium Nitrate

NFPA 495-2001, Explosive Materials Code

NFPA 498-2001, Standard for Safe Havens and Interchange Lots for Vehicles Transporting Explosives

NFPA 501-2003, Standard on Manufactured Housing

NFPA 501A-2003, Standard for Firesafety Criteria for Manufactured Home Installations, Sites, and Communities

NFPA 502 –2001, Road Tunnels, Bridges, and Other Limited Access Highways

NFPA 505-2002, Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks Including Type Designations, Areas of Use, Conversions, Maintenance, and Operation

NFPA 654-2000, Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids

NFPA 655-2001, Standard for Prevention of Sulfur Fires and Explosions

NFPA 664-2002, Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities

NFPA 701-1999, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films

NFPA 703-2000, Standard for Fire Retardant Impregnated Wood and Fire Retardant Coatings for Building Materials

NFPA 704-2001, Standard System for the Identification of the Fire Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response

NFPA 780-2000, Installation of Lightning Protection Systems

NFPA 909-2001, Standard for the Protection of Cultural Resources

NFPA 1122-2002, Code for Model Rocketry

NFPA 1123-2000, Code for Fireworks Display

NFPA 1124-2003, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sale of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles

NFPA 1125-2001, Code for the Manufacture of Model Rocket and High Power Rocket Motors

NFPA 1126-2001, Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience

NFPA 1127-2002, Code for High Power Rocketry

NFPA 1142-2001, Standard for Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting

NFPA 1194-2002, Standard for Recreation Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds

NFPA 1221-2002, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Communications Systems

NFPA 1561-2002, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System

NFPA 1962-2003, Standard for the Inspection, Care, and Use of Fire Hose Including Couplings and Nozzles; and the Service Testing of Fire Hose

NFPA 1963-1998, Standards for Fire Hose Connections

NFPA 2001-2000, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 8501-1997, Standard for Single Burner Operation

NFPA 8502-1999, 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 FS. Law Implemented 633.01, 633.022 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, _______________________________.