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FL S1602

Bill

Status

Passed

4/8/2016

Primary Sponsor

Fiscal Policy

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Maxwell Erik 'Max' Grablin Act" establishing clearance and safety requirements for elevators installed in private residences.

  • Requires distance between hoistway doors and landing sills not to exceed 3/4 inch for swinging doors and 2 1/4 inches for sliding doors.

  • Mandates horizontal sliding and folding car doors withstand 75 pounds of horizontal force applied to a 4-inch by 4-inch area with maximum deflection of 3/4 inch when fully closed.

  • Requires elevator platforms to be equipped with devices that interrupt power to the driving machine and stop downward motion within 2 inches if the platform underside is obstructed, resettable only manually.

  • Directs the Florida Building Commission to adopt these provisions into the Florida Building Code by October 1, 2016, effective July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Elevators

Last Action

Chapter No. 2016-211

4/8/2016

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Policy2/10/2016
Community Affairs1/29/2016
Regulated Industries1/14/2016

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