Section 15B-7.003 - Weight Control(1) Weight control is an important part of the maintenance of physical fitness. The obese person is not only likely to suffer from a variety of ailments but also presents a poor personal appearance. It is difficult for troopers to present a professional appearance when they are grossly overweight. In addition, an obese person is frequently tired and sluggish, short of breath and suffers from vertigo and heart palpitation.(2) Members shall maintain control of their weight in relation to their height, sex and body build. There are several charts and tables available indicating the ideal or desirable weight based on the above factors. The maximum allowable weight by heights for all ages and body builds for the members of the Florida Highway Patrol shall be those used by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as set out below: MALES |
Height | Small Frame | Medium Frame | Large Frame |
5' 4'' | 117-138 | 123-149 | 131-163 |
5' 5" | 120-142 | 126-153 | 134-167 |
5 ' 6" | 124-146 | 130-157 | 138-173 |
5' 7" | 128-151 | 134-163 | 143-178 |
5' 8" | 132-155 | 138-167 | 147-183 |
5' 9" | 136-161 | 142-172 | 151-187 |
5' 10" | 140-165 | 146-177 | 155-193 |
5' 11" | 144-169 | 150-183 | 160-198 |
6' | 148-174 | 154-188 | 164-204 |
6' 1" | 152-179 | 158-194 | 169-209 |
6' 2" | 156-184 | 163-199 | 174-215 |
6' 3" | 160-188 | 168-205 | 178-220 |
6' 4" | 169-198 | 178-216 | 188-231 |
6' 5" | 174-204 | 182-222 | 192-238 |
FEMALES |
Height | Small Frame | Medium Frame | Large Frame |
5' 0" | 96-114 | 101-124 | 109-138 |
5' 1" | 99-118 | 104-128 | 112-141 |
5' 2" | 102-121 | 107-131 | 115-144 |
5' 3" | 105-124 | 110-135 | 118-149 |
5' 4" | 108-128 | 113-139 | 121-152 |
5' 5" | 111-132 | 117-144 | 125-156 |
5' 6" | 114-135 | 120-149 | 129-161 |
5' 7" | 118-140 | 124-153 | 133-165 |
5' 8" | 122-144 | 128-157 | 137-169 |
5' 9" | 126-149 | 132-162 | 141-174 |
5' 10" | 130-154 | 136-166 | 145-179 |
5' 11" | 134-158 | 140-171 | 149-185 |
6' 0" | 138-163 | 144-175 | 153-190 |
(3) Exception to the maximum limits may be made for members who have a large amount of muscle weight (without excessive fat) and if a physician certifies that the individual is not overweight due to excess fat.(4) Failure to comply with the maximum weight limits will result in a low rating for personal appearance on the employee evaluation form. Refusal of a member to bring his weight within the standards set out above for his height and frame size when ordered to do so by his superior shall constitute the offense of insubordination, and shall be disciplined as follows: FIRST | SECOND | THIRD OR MORE OFFENSE |
OFFENSE | OFFENSE | One Week Suspension |
Maximum: Written | Written Reprimand | to Dismissal |
Reprimand | to Dismissal |
Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 15B-7.003
Rulemaking Authority 321.02 FS. Law Implemented 321.02 FS.
New 7-18-79, Formerly 15B-7.03.New 7-18-79, Formerly 15B-7.03.