Section 15C-1.0109 - Manufacturer Quality Assurance Program and Monitoring(1) It is the manufacturer's responsibility to maintain a reliable quality control program which includes inspection of incoming material, control of manufacturing methods, visual inspection of each manufactured anchor or component, and the periodic testing requiring ninety-five percent (95%) to ninety-eight percent (98%) compliance of the finished products.(2) In-house sample testing of at least two (2) different anchors and/or components shall be conducted at monthly intervals. A schedule shall be set-up to assure that all listed products are tested. A copy of the test results shall be mailed to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motorist Services, Bureau of Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Construction. This sampling is based upon a random sample selection of anchors and components for testing. A random sample is defined as a sampling procedure which avoids systematic choice, conscious or subconscious by the manufacturer. An important part of the quality assurance program shall show that the manufacturer is maintaining the quality level established by this program and according to the specifications as required by the applicable rules of Chapter 15C-1, F.A.C.(3) The Bureau of Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Construction shall periodically pick up a random sample of each anchor manufacturer's anchors and/or components for random testing. If failure occurs, the manufacturer shall be notified and given the option to provide testing of three (3) additional samples or the product shall be removed from the approved list and from sale in the State of Florida. This product shall be redesigned with a new model number including complete testing and listing for sale in Florida.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 15C-1.0109
Rulemaking Authority 320.011, 320.824(1), 320.8325(1) FS. Law Implemented 320.77(10), 320.822(12), 320.8285, 320.8325, 320.835(2) FS.
New 1-10-94, Amended 10-2-95.New 1-10-94, Amended 10-2-95.