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1997 Florida Statutes
Adoption of electrical standards.
489.539 Adoption of electrical standards.--For the purpose of establishing minimum electrical standards in this state, the following standards are adopted:
(1) "National Electrical Code 1990," NFPA No. 70-1990.
(2) Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., "Standards for Safety, Electrical Lighting Fixtures, and Portable Lamps," UL 57-1982, and UL 153-1983.
(3) Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., "Standard for Electric Signs," UL 48-1982.
(4) The provisions of the following which prescribe minimum electrical standards:
(a) NFPA No. 56A-1978, "Inhalation Anesthetics 1978."
(b) NFPA No. 56B-1982, "Respiratory Therapy 1982."
(c) NFPA No. 56C-1980, "Laboratories in Health-related Institutions 1980."
(d) NFPA No. 56D-1982, "Hyperbaric Facilities."
(e) NFPA No. 56F-1983, "Nonflammable Medical Gas Systems 1983."
(f) NFPA No. 76A-1984, "Essential Electrical Systems for Health Care Facilities 1984."
(5) Chapter 10D-29 of the rules of the 1Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, entitled "Nursing Homes and Related Facilities Licensure."
(6) The minimum standards for grounding of portable electric equipment, chapter 8C-27, as recommended by the Industrial Standards Section of the Division of Workers' Compensation of the Department of Labor and Employment Security.
History.--ss. 48, 53, ch. 91-137; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
1Note.--The Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services was redesignated as the Department of Children and Family Services by s. 5, ch. 96-403, and the Department of Health was created by s. 8, ch. 96-403.