Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 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.
Notes
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, 61G9-6.004, Amended 2-20-23.
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