FL H0241

Expands the definition of "low-voltage alarm system project" to include low-voltage electric fences powered by commercial storage batteries not exceeding 12 volts.

Establishes five requirements for low-voltage electric fences: electric charge must comply with International Electrotechnical Commission Standard No. 60335-2-76, must be enclosed by a nonelectric fence or wall, must display warning signs every 60 feet, cannot be installed in exclusively residential zones, and cannot enclose portions of property used for residential purposes.

Requires contractors to submit a Uniform Notice of a Low-Voltage Alarm System Project to the local enforcement agency within 14 days after completing the project, with disciplinary action available for failure to timely submit.

Exempts intrusion/burglary alarms from verification call requirements if the system has properly operating visual or auditory sensors, or if installed at a premises used for firearms/ammunition storage by a valid federal firearms licensee who opts out.

Requires alarm monitoring companies to make reasonable efforts to inform customers holding valid federal firearms licenses of their right to bypass the two-call verification protocol upon initiating new service contracts, effective October 1, 2017.