The Florida House recently ratified the the Department of Elder Affairs proposed generator rule. This will allow the Rule to take effect.
- All ALFs have to obtain an alternate power source
- ALFs with less than 17 beds require 48 hours of fuel
- ALFs with more than 17 beds require 72 hours of fuel
- Requires 20 square feet per resident; or 80 percent of capacity for area cooled
- Must provide a temperature at 81 degrees
- Carbon Monoxide detectors are required
- Installation by July 2018
- Extensions available until January 2019 under certain circumstances