Qualified Inspectors (Ch. 5J-18; Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services)
Fla. Admin. Code R. 5J-18.003
Florida Administrative Code
Rule: 5J-18.003
Rule Title: Qualified Inspectors
Department:
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
Division:
Division of Consumer Services
Chapter:
PERMITTING AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND AMUSEMENT ATTRACTIONS
Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):
Effective Date:
12/14/2025
History Notes:
Rulemaking Authority 616.165 , 616.242(3)(p) , (q),
(5) FS. Law Implemented 616.242 FS. History–New 9-15-92, Amended 2-23-94, 2-14-99, 10-10-01, 5-30-05, 10-2-07, Formerly 5F-8.003, Amended 10-29-19, 11-18-20, 6-27-24, 12-14-25.
References in this version:
No reference(s).
History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006
Notice /
Adopted
Section
Description
Publish
Date
Final
5J-18.003
Qualified Inspectors
Effective:
12/14/2025
Proposed
5J-18.0012
......
The purpose of this rulemaking is to modify an incorporated form and update material references in accordance with those changes. The amendments will also clarify language for permanent amusement ride permitting and align ....
9/3/2025
Vol. 51/171
Development
5J-18.0012
......
The purpose of this rulemaking is to modify an incorporated form and update material references in accordance with those changes. The amendments will also clarify language for permanent amusement ride permitting and align ....
4/30/2025
Vol. 51/84
Final
5J-18.003
Qualified Inspectors
Effective:
06/27/2024
Change
5J-18.0012
......
Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection Forms, Annual Permit or Temporary Amusement Ride Permit, Request for Re-Inspection, USAID Number, Qualified Inspectors, Nondestructive Testing of Amusement Rides, Training ....
4/25/2024
Vol. 50/82
Public Hearing
5J-18.0012
......
A rule hearing has been requested for the above-referenced proposed rules, as published in the February 2, 2024, Florida Administrative Register ....
March 7, 2024, 2:00 pm EST
Microsoft Teams Meeting - 1-850-391-8548, Phone conference ID ....
2/28/2024
Vol. 50/41
Proposed
5J-18.001
......
The proposed rules will update incorporated national standards and department forms; amendments will provide clarification, remove broken references, adopt standards in response to, and in anticipation of, changes within ....
2/2/2024
Vol. 50/23
Workshop
5J-18.001
......
Workshop to discuss proposed changes to
Chapter 5J-18, F.A.C.
November 15, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, South
9800 International Drive, ....
10/31/2023
Vol. 49/212
Development
5J-18.001
......
The purpose of this rulemaking is to update adopted ASTM standards, amend incorporated forms, add accepted CEU course opportunities, amend inspection standards, update signage requirements, update citations, revise reinspection ....
10/30/2023
Vol. 49/211
Final
5J-18.003
Qualified Inspectors
Effective:
11/18/2020
Proposed
5J-18.001
......
The purpose of this rulemaking is to amend the rule
chapter to comply with statutory language, to update incorporated forms, to adopt new rules for high speed concession go-karts, and to amend the rule
chapter with general ....
8/13/2020
Vol. 46/158
Development
5J-18.001
......
The purpose of this rulemaking is to amend the rule
chapter to comply with statutory language, update incorporated forms, adopt new rules for high speed concession go-karts, and amend the rule
chapter with general updates. ....
7/2/2020
Vol. 46/129
Final
5J-18.003
Qualified Inspectors
Effective:
10/29/2019
Change
5J-18.0011
......
Standards Adopted, Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection Forms, Qualified Inspectors, Enforcement Actions and Administrative Penalties
9/9/2019
Vol. 45/175
Proposed
5J-18.001
......
The purpose of this rulemaking is to update ASTM standards; modernize forms; increase requirements for the review of operations manuals, maintenance and training records; strengthen rules for oversite of qualified inspectors ....
8/8/2019
Vol. 45/154
Development
5J-18.001
......
The purpose of this rulemaking is to update ASTM standards; modernize forms; increase requirements for the review of operations manuals, maintenance and training records; strengthen rules for oversite of qualified inspectors ....
6/17/2019
Vol. 45/117
Final
5J-18.003
Qualified Inspectors
Effective:
10/02/2007