Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 69A-46.030 - Definitions
(1) The definitions
provided in rule 69A-46.005, F.A.C., shall also apply to this rule
chapter.
(2) Registered
Professional Engineer. An individual who is registered to engage in the
practice of engineering as prescribed in chapter 471, F.S.
(3) Deficiency. For the purposes of
inspection, testing, and maintenance of a water-based fire protection system, a
condition that will or has the potential to adversely impact the performance of
a system or portion thereof but does not rise to the level of an impairment.
(a) Critical Deficiency. A deficiency that,
if not corrected, can have a material effect on the ability of the fire
protection system or unit to function as intended in a fire event. NFPA 25, as
adopted in rule chapter 69A-3, F.A.C., shall be utilized to determine if a
system condition finding is considered a critical deficiency. In addition, not
performing required field service testing of sprinklers shall be considered a
critical deficiency.
(b)
Noncritical Deficiency. A deficiency that does not have a material effect on
the ability of the fire protection system or unit to function in a fire event,
but correction is needed to meet the requirements of the standard or for the
proper inspection, testing, and maintenance of the system or unit. NFPA 25, as
adopted in rule chapter 69A-3, F.A.C., shall be utilized to determine if a
system condition finding is considered a noncritical deficiency. In addition,
failure to perform required 3 and 5 year testing requirements shall be
considered a noncritical deficiency.
(4) Impairment. A condition in a fire
protection system or unit or portion thereof that may result in the fire
protection system or unit not functioning in a fire event. NFPA 25, as adopted
in rule chapter 69A-3, F.A.C., shall be utilized to determine if a system
condition finding is considered an impairment.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 633.104 FS. Law Implemented 633.102 FS.
New 12-21-88, Amended 8-1-90, Formerly 4A-46.030, Amended 7-19-16.
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