Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B6-6.005

Current through Reg. 50, No. 235-239, December 10, 2024

Section 64B6-6.005 - Qualifications for Independent Testing Agents

Any independent testing agent shall submit to the Department proof of possession of appropriate equipment to test audiometric testing equipment and to test testing rooms for the purpose of certification as follows:

(1) Testing room and audiometric testing certification equipment shall consist of:

(a) Type I Sound Level Meter, Type II Octave Band Filter. Calibration of the microphone shall be performed with an acoustic calibrator with dual frequency and dual amplitude, or one complex signal;

(b) Artificial mastoid;

(c) Microphone, which shall be condenser type in accordance with the ANSI standards for which the equipment was designed;

(d) Sound Level Meter, Microphone and Acoustic Calibrator, which shall be calibrated annually by the manufacturer of same or a certified calibration laboratory.

(2) Notwithstanding the above, if an independent testing agent calibrates sound rooms only, then the artificial mastoid shall not be required; however, certification shall then be limited to testing rooms only.

(3) Upon receipt of the above, the Department will issue a certificate of Department approval as a Department-approved testing agent.

(4) The agent must renew the certificate annually.

(5) Notwithstanding the above, no person may certify his or her own equipment.

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B6-6.005

Rulemaking Authority 484.044, 484.0501(7) FS. Law Implemented 484.047(2), 484.0501(6), (7) FS.

New 8-12-87, Formerly 21JJ-6.004, 61G 9-6.004, Amended by Florida Register Volume 49, Number 025, February 7, 2023 effective 2/20/2023.

New 8-12-87, Formerly 21JJ-6.004, 61G9-6.004, Amended 2-20-23.