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FL S0822
Bill
Status
11/10/2015
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations
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AI Summary
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Exempts nonresidential farm buildings with limited occupancy (35 persons or fewer) and agricultural pole barns (70% or more open perimeter walls) from the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
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Creates three classes for structures used for agritourism activity on farms: Class 1 (used 12 times annually or fewer, up to 100 persons), Class 2 (up to 300 persons), and Class 3 (primarily for housing/sheltering the public, subject to full Fire Prevention Code).
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Requires structures in agritourism Classes 1 and 2 to undergo annual inspection for classification but exempts them from the Florida Fire Prevention Code while subjecting them to State Fire Marshal rules.
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Increases the tent exemption from the Florida Fire Prevention Code from 900 square feet (30 by 30 feet) to 900 square feet.
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Authorizes local fire officials to consider NFPA 101A fire safety evaluation systems when identifying low-cost alternatives to firesafety code requirements for existing buildings.
Legislative Description
Firesafety
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 431 (Ch. 2016-83), CS/CS/CS/HB 535 (Ch. 2016-129)
3/4/2016