Florida Fire Code 48-02-5: Boiler report not posted in boiler room
Fire code 48-02-5 (Boiler report not posted in boiler room) is a Gas, Boiler, and Heating Equipment citation with 201 citations across Florida food establishments. Failure to post the boiler report prevents maintenance staff and emergency responders from quickly verifying the boiler's inspection status and any noted deficiencies.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records and Florida fire safety statutes.
Legal reference: 61C-1.004(9) FAC
What the Code Says
48-02-5 — Boiler report not posted in boiler room
Insurance inspector boiler report exists but is not posted in the boiler room. This is the reporting-period variant of 48-02-4.
— Florida Statutes & Administrative Code, DBPR Fire Safety Reporting
Fire Safety Risk
Failure to post the boiler report prevents maintenance staff and emergency responders from quickly verifying the boiler's inspection status and any noted deficiencies. Posted reports serve as a continuous reminder of the boiler's maintenance requirements and help ensure accountability.
Legal Requirements
The current insurance inspector boiler report must be posted in a visible location within the boiler room. Expired reports should be replaced with current ones promptly after each inspection.
Legal Basis
61C-1.004(9) FAC — The insurance inspector boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure or high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room.
— 61C-1.004(9) FAC
References
- Florida State Fire Marshal
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
- Florida DBPR Division of Hotels & Restaurants
- Florida Statutes Chapter 509
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Florida fire code 48-02-5?
- Florida fire code 48-02-5 (Boiler report not posted in boiler room) falls under the Gas, Boiler, and Heating Equipment category. Insurance inspector boiler report exists but is not posted in the boiler room. This is the reporting-period variant of 48-02-4.
- Why is fire code 48-02-5 (Boiler report not posted in boiler room) dangerous?
- Failure to post the boiler report prevents maintenance staff and emergency responders from quickly verifying the boiler's inspection status and any noted deficiencies. Posted reports serve as a continuous reminder of the boiler's maintenance requirements and help ensure accountability.
- What are the requirements for fire code 48-02-5?
- The current insurance inspector boiler report must be posted in a visible location within the boiler room. Expired reports should be replaced with current ones promptly after each inspection.
- How common is fire code 48-02-5 in Florida?
- Fire code 48-02-5 (Boiler report not posted in boiler room) has been cited 201 times across Florida food establishments. In the past 12 months, there have been 0 citations.
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This reference is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and Florida fire safety statutes (Chapter 509, Chapter 633).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize regulatory data and fire safety standards, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: Fire safety codes are reported by DBPR food inspectors to the local fire authority or State Fire Marshal for follow-up. Code descriptions reflect Florida statutes and NFPA standards current at time of publication.
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