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FL S0286
Bill
Status
Passed
6/23/2021
Primary Sponsor
Regulated Industries
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AI Summary
- Revises the definition of "Contractor V" to remove independent inspection authority for underground piping, instead allowing inspection only under the direction of a Contractor I or Contractor II
- Removes Contractor IV from the list of contractors authorized to design fire protection systems of 49 or fewer sprinklers, limiting that authority to Contractor I and Contractor II
- Authorizes Contractor I and Contractor II to design alterations to existing fire sprinkler systems involving the relocation or deletion of 249 or fewer sprinklers, provided there is no change in occupancy, no change in water demand per NFPA 13, and the occupancy hazard classification is reduced or remains the same
- Expands the definition of "fire protection system" to explicitly include tanks providing water supply or pump fuel, including piping for such tanks, connected to fire sprinkler systems
- Effective date of July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Fire Sprinklers
Last Action
Chapter No. 2021-123, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1209 (Ch. 2021-113)
6/23/2021
Committee Referrals
Rules3/11/2021
Banking and Insurance3/4/2021
Regulated Industries1/11/2021
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