Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 69A-38.036 - Inspections

(1) The appropriate firesafety inspector shall conduct a firesafety inspection which must be determined to be satisfactory for each facility prior to its initial licensure.

(a) The initial inspection requirements shall be based on a prompt evacuation capability.

(b) The evacuation capability for all subsequent inspections shall be based on an actual emergency egress and relocation drill or the record of such drill conducted under the direct supervision of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities or the fire official.

(2) The appropriate firesafety inspector shall conduct a firesafety inspection which must be determined to be satisfactory for each facility prior to the annual renewal of its license.

(3) The owner shall request from the AHJ a firesafety inspection at least 30 days in advance of license expiration.

(4) The AHJ or the Division is permitted to require additional firesafety inspections.

(5) The owner shall be responsible for requesting all required firesafety inspections in writing or electronic format, except for any additional firesafety inspections which may be required as provided in subsection (4). All verbal inspection requests shall be followed by a written or electronic verification.

(6) Each required firesafety inspection shall be completed by the AHJ, where available.

(7) Any time there is no AHJ to perform a firesafety inspection, the owner shall notify the Division in writing or in an electronic format. The Division shall inspect or cause the facility to be inspected in accordance with section 633.206, F.S.

(8) A local firesafety inspector, or if no local firesafety inspector is available, a special state firesafety inspector, certified in accordance with chapter 633, F.S., shall complete each required firesafety inspection.

(9) The inspecting authority shall provide a copy of each inspection report to the licensing agency within thirty days after completing the inspection.

(10) For the purpose of meeting the fire safety inspection requirements of this section, a foster home or group home shall comply with the following:

(a) Install smoke detectors in accordance with Section 24.3.4.1 of NFPA 101, Florida edition as adopted in rule 69A-3.012, F.A.C.

(b) Fireplaces, heaters, radiators and other hot surfaces shall be shielded against accidental contact;

(c) All heating appliances and other heating devices shall be properly vented;

(d) Emergency evacuation instructions must be posted in a conspicuous location;

(e) Be free of improperly stored combustible materials;

(f) All exits and stairs shall be free of storage or obstructions affecting its use;

(g) Be free of temporary electrical wiring; and,

(h) Have at least one working flashlight for each sleeping room.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 69A-38.036

Rulemaking Authority 633.104 FS. Law Implemented 633.104, 633.206 FS.

New 7-30-07.

New 7-30-07.