Florida Administrative Code
69 - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
69A - Division of State Fire Marshal
Chapter 69A-44 - MINIMUM FIRE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS, MENTAL HEALTH RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES AND CRISIS STABILIZATION UNITS
Section 69A-44.003 - Application

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), below, these rules apply as statewide minimum standards for facilities used as Residential Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment and Prevention Programs or Mental Health Residential Treatment Facilities and Crisis Stabilization Units.

(2) These rules shall be applied as Uniform Fire Safety Standards as required by chapter 633, F.S., for state-owned or state-leased facilities whose purpose is the same as those described in subsection 69A-44.003(1), F.A.C.

(3) Documentation of client's status is determined by the facilities' administration. Facilities shall maintain documentation for each client, which shall specify whether the client is capable or incapable of self-preservation in the event of a fire or other emergency. Documentation shall be completed and maintained as specified by the Florida Department of Children and Families. Health care facilities are exempt from this requirement.