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FL S1614
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires all new public playgrounds to comply with ASTM International standards (F1292, F1487, F1918, F2049) and U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines, effective July 1, 2015.
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Mandates existing playgrounds undergo initial safety inspection by a certified playground safety inspector no later than July 1, 2016, and be re-inspected every 5 years thereafter.
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Requires all playgrounds built before July 1, 2015 to meet safety standards by July 1, 2020; equipment additions or replacements must comply with standards immediately upon implementation on July 1, 2015.
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Authorizes counties and municipalities to require building permits and charge fees for new playground construction or major modifications by public playground owners.
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Prohibits state funding for playground construction, operation, maintenance, or supervision unless the playground meets the specified safety standards.
Legislative Description
Playground Safety
Last Action
Died in Education
5/2/2014