Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 61-41.016 - Department Insignia

(1) Each manufactured building, re-certified building, and components approved by the Agency shall be affixed with the appropriate insignia prior to leaving the manufacturing plant.

(2) Insignia fees shall be charged as provided in the Schedule of Fees.

(3) Assigned insignias are not transferable from one building to another, or from one manufacturer to another manufacturer.

(4) The control of the insignia shall remain with the Department and will be revoked by the Department in the event of violation of the conditions of approval. All such voided insignias shall be returned to the Department.

(5) Insignias shall be ordered from the Department using the Building Code Information System at www.floridabuilding.org. Fees for insignia as provided in Rule 61-41.020, F.A.C., shall be submitted at the time of the order. One insignia shall be required for each building.

(6) The Department shall issue insignias for those buildings and components built from previously approved plans. No insignia shall be issued until the plans for that building have been approved.

(7) Insignias shall be mailed to the manufacturer's inspection agency for release to the Manufacturer's Quality Control personnel when the Agency is satisfied the building or component meets the Florida Building Code.

(8) The Agency or Manufacturer's Quality Control personnel shall affix insignias to buildings only after inspection and determination the building or component is in compliance with the Florida Building Code. The insignia and data plate shall be permanently affixed on or about the electrical panel. If the building does not include an electrical panel, the insignia and data plate location shall be designated on the approved plans.

(9) After insignia is affixed, no alteration shall be made before installation.

(10) Insignias shall be denied to buildings and components not conforming to approved plans or system design.

(11) Affixing an insignia to a building or components which has code deficiencies or do not conform to the approved plan, shall be grounds for decertification of the manufacturer or Agency or both. In such case the insignia shall be removed at the direction of the Department.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 61-41.016

Rulemaking Authority 553.37(2) FS. Law Implemented 553.37(2), 553.38 FS.

New 1-17-72, Amended 9-17-73, 2-23-75, 3-1-80, 6-24-80, 9-29-82, 11-1-84, Formerly 61-41.16, Amended 1-1-87, 3-1-92, 3-1-95, 9-13-01, 7-16-03, 5-13-07, 9-13-09, Formerly 9B-1.016.

New 1-17-72, Amended 9-17-73, 2-23-75, 3-1-80, 6-24-80, 9-29-82, 11-1-84, Formerly 61-41.16, Amended 1-1-87, 3-1-92, 3-1-95, 9-13-01, 7-16-03, 5-13-07, 9-13-09, Formerly 9B-1.016.