CS/HB 7147 Summary

• Amends code enforcement notice procedures by allowing local governments to provide additional notice methods to alleged violators beyond certified mail, hand delivery, and posting.

• Modifies water well contractor licensure requirements by clarifying the types of attestation letters needed from industry professionals to demonstrate applicant experience.

• Expands Florida's renewable energy promotion from solar-specific goals to broader renewable energy resources and requires the Department of Agriculture to cooperate with the Florida Energy Systems Consortium.

• Authorizes the Commissioner of Agriculture to appoint a member to the Southern States Energy Board and allows the Governor-appointed member to approve activities related to the Southern States Energy Compact.

• Creates new provisions for public swimming pools requiring operating permit applications before building permits, authorizes smoke alarms with 10-year nonremovable batteries in single-family and two-family dwellings, and modifies building code interpretation procedures for the Florida Accessibility Code.