(1) All audiometric testing equipment used by a licensee shall be annually tested and calibrated acoustically according to ANSI standards for which the equipment was designed. Certification of such testing and calibration from the manufacturer, independent certified testing agent, or licensed audiologist shall be maintained by the licensee and be available for inspection by the Department.

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    (2) ANSI (American National Standards Institute) standards are as acceptable as ASA (Acoustical Society of America) standards.
    (3) A copy of the employer’s certification of audiometric equipment used by the licensee shall satisfy the requirement of this rule, provided however, that the licensee does in fact use only the employer’s equipment.
    (4) If the licensee does not intend to test, a statement to that effect shall satisfy the requirement of this rule, provided however that the licensee does not in fact test.
Specific Authority 468.1225(6) FS. Law Implemented 468.1225, 468.1295(1)(k) FS. History-New 4-2-91, Amended 8-21-91, Formerly 21LL-8.001, 61F14-8.001, Amended 11-30-94, Formerly 59BB-8.001.