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FL S1136

Bill

Status

Passed

6/1/2010

Primary Sponsor

Victor Crist

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends fire hydrant inspection requirements to allow public fire hydrants owned by governmental entities to be inspected following State Fire Marshal standards or equivalent standards such as the American Water Works Association's Manual M17

  • Permits county, municipal, and special district utilities to conduct fire hydrant inspections using designated employees who do not need to be certified as firesafety inspectors under state law

  • Places responsibility on counties, municipalities, and special districts to ensure their designated employees are qualified to perform fire hydrant inspections

  • Creates exceptions to the general requirement that all firesafety inspections must be conducted by state-certified firesafety inspectors

  • Applies inspection requirements to fire hydrants and fire protection systems at all properties except one-family or two-family dwellings

Legislative Description

Firesafety Inspections [EPSC]

Last Action

Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2010-173; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/CS/HB 663 (Ch. 2010-176)

6/1/2010

Committee Referrals

General Government Appropriations3/18/2010
Banking and Insurance2/17/2010
Community Affairs1/20/2010

Full Bill Text

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