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Nationwide Legislative Update September 2024 This Legislative Update provides NAFED members with information related to new and/or modified fire protection and fire safety regulations/requirements at the state level. The report is not all-encompassing but rather informational and directional in nature. Should you be interested in learning more about a specific initiative listed, please click on the applicable link. FLORIDA Notice of Development of Rulemaking. To develop the 9th Edition of the Florida Fire Prevention Code. Pursuant to Section 633.202, Florida Statute, the State Fire Marshal is directed to adopt a new edition of the Florida Fire Prevention Code every third year. The new code is scheduled to be adopted by rule during the upcoming two years pursuant to Section 633.202(2), F.S. Workshops will be announced in future editions of the Florida Administrative Register. The Department of Financial Services, Division of State Fire Marshal, announces that it is seeking written comments and proposals for Florida specific amendments to the editions of NFPA 1 (2024 edition) and NFPA 101 (2024 edition). The comment period begins August 30, 2024 and ends October 14, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Written comments are also being solicited. Learn More » MISSISSIPPI The Office of the State Fire Marshal has announced MS Final Rule - 27636 - Miss. Admin. Code, Title 19, Part 7, Chapter 7 (Rules and Regulations for the Mississippi Fire Prevention Code) - Mississippi Department of Insurance. These Rules and Regulations for the Mississippi Fire Prevention Code (MFPC) are promulgated by the State Fire Marshal of the State of Mississippi in accordance with the International Fire Code (IFC) as published by the International Code Council and the Mississippi Administrative Procedures Act, Miss. Code §§ 25-43-1, et seq., as amended, and shall become effective after adoption and are promulgated in accordance with the provisions of the Mississippi Administrative Procedures Act, Miss. Code §§ 25-43-1, et seq. Learn More » NEVADA The Office of the State Fire Marshal recently adopted new regulations relating to fire protection; establishing certain requirements relating to the inspection of a fire damper, smoke damper or combination fire and smoke damper; establishing certain requirements relating to the inspection of a smoke control system; establishing certain requirements relating to the inspection of a Type 1 exhaust system and associated ventilation system; adopting a publication by reference; revising references to the National Fire Protection Association; revising requirements to submit certain data for the National Fire Incident Reporting System; making various changes for the purpose of consistency with the Nevada Revised Statutes and the Nevada Administrative Code; repealing certain obsolete definitions; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. The Adopted Regulation of the State Fire Marshal LCB File No. R048-24 also revised and/or updated other requirements related to fire protection and life safety systems including but not limited to only those listed below. • Technician Licensing: Sec. 21. NAC 477.385 • Portable Extinguishers & Fixed Systems Installation & ITM: Sec. 23. NAC 477.410 • Service Tags: Sec. 24. NAC 477.425 Learn More » NORTH DAKOTA Administrative Code Supplement 393 released July 2024 contained the following revisions to Title 24.1 STATE ELECTRICAL BOARD that became effective July 1, 2024. See Page 56 for details. Noted below is an excerpt pertaining to updated references to NFPA standards. Learn More » OKLAHOMA Effective August 1, 2024 Permit and Life Safety Inspection Fees for the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal's Office have changed. For a full list of all product types impacted by the fee increase, please visit the link below. • Minimum Permit Fee: $100.00 • Fire Sprinkler Permit Fee: $.06/sq ft • Fire Alarm Permit Fee: $.06/sq ft • Fire Suppression System Permit: $.06/sq ft • Carbon Dioxide System Permit: $.06/sq ft Updated Plan Review Application Forms have been posted on the Agency's website at Plan Review Permits (oklahoma.gov). Please print and submit the appropriate updated application form. Older versions will not be accepted after September 1, 2024. Learn More » TENNESSEE Notice of Rule Making Hearing. The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance, Division of Fire Prevention has announced a public hearing on changes/revisions to Chapter 0780-02-03 “Review of Construction Plans and Specifications” Amendments. The hearing is scheduled for 10:00AM on September 30, 2024. Fire Sprinkler and Alarm systems are included in the current regulations. If interested in attending and learning more about the proposed rulemaking please click on the link provided below. Learn More »
Nationwide Legislative Update September 2024
This Legislative Update provides NAFED members with information related to new and/or modified fire protection and fire safety regulations/requirements at the state level. The report is not all-encompassing but rather informational and directional in nature. Should you be interested in learning more about a specific initiative listed, please click on the applicable link.
FLORIDA
Notice of Development of Rulemaking. To develop the 9th Edition of the Florida Fire Prevention Code. Pursuant to Section 633.202, Florida Statute, the State Fire Marshal is directed to adopt a new edition of the Florida Fire Prevention Code every third year. The new code is scheduled to be adopted by rule during the upcoming two years pursuant to Section 633.202(2), F.S. Workshops will be announced in future editions of the Florida Administrative Register. The Department of Financial Services, Division of State Fire Marshal, announces that it is seeking written comments and proposals for Florida specific amendments to the editions of NFPA 1 (2024 edition) and NFPA 101 (2024 edition). The comment period begins August 30, 2024 and ends October 14, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Written comments are also being solicited.
Learn More »
MISSISSIPPI
The Office of the State Fire Marshal has announced MS Final Rule - 27636 - Miss. Admin. Code, Title 19, Part 7, Chapter 7 (Rules and Regulations for the Mississippi Fire Prevention Code) - Mississippi Department of Insurance. These Rules and Regulations for the Mississippi Fire Prevention Code (MFPC) are promulgated by the State Fire Marshal of the State of Mississippi in accordance with the International Fire Code (IFC) as published by the International Code Council and the Mississippi Administrative Procedures Act, Miss. Code §§ 25-43-1, et seq., as amended, and shall become effective after adoption and are promulgated in accordance with the provisions of the Mississippi Administrative Procedures Act, Miss. Code §§ 25-43-1, et seq.
NEVADA
The Office of the State Fire Marshal recently adopted new regulations relating to fire protection; establishing certain requirements relating to the inspection of a fire damper, smoke damper or combination fire and smoke damper; establishing certain requirements relating to the inspection of a smoke control system; establishing certain requirements relating to the inspection of a Type 1 exhaust system and associated ventilation system; adopting a publication by reference; revising references to the National Fire Protection Association; revising requirements to submit certain data for the National Fire Incident Reporting System; making various changes for the purpose of consistency with the Nevada Revised Statutes and the Nevada Administrative Code; repealing certain obsolete definitions; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. The Adopted Regulation of the State Fire Marshal LCB File No. R048-24 also revised and/or updated other requirements related to fire protection and life safety systems including but not limited to only those listed below. • Technician Licensing: Sec. 21. NAC 477.385 • Portable Extinguishers & Fixed Systems Installation & ITM: Sec. 23. NAC 477.410 • Service Tags: Sec. 24. NAC 477.425
NORTH DAKOTA
Administrative Code Supplement 393 released July 2024 contained the following revisions to Title 24.1 STATE ELECTRICAL BOARD that became effective July 1, 2024. See Page 56 for details. Noted below is an excerpt pertaining to updated references to NFPA standards.
OKLAHOMA
Effective August 1, 2024 Permit and Life Safety Inspection Fees for the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal's Office have changed. For a full list of all product types impacted by the fee increase, please visit the link below. • Minimum Permit Fee: $100.00 • Fire Sprinkler Permit Fee: $.06/sq ft • Fire Alarm Permit Fee: $.06/sq ft • Fire Suppression System Permit: $.06/sq ft • Carbon Dioxide System Permit: $.06/sq ft Updated Plan Review Application Forms have been posted on the Agency's website at Plan Review Permits (oklahoma.gov). Please print and submit the appropriate updated application form. Older versions will not be accepted after September 1, 2024.
TENNESSEE
Notice of Rule Making Hearing. The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance, Division of Fire Prevention has announced a public hearing on changes/revisions to Chapter 0780-02-03 “Review of Construction Plans and Specifications” Amendments. The hearing is scheduled for 10:00AM on September 30, 2024. Fire Sprinkler and Alarm systems are included in the current regulations. If interested in attending and learning more about the proposed rulemaking please click on the link provided below.