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FL S0360

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Community Affairs

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Two-way radio communication enhancement systems are explicitly authorized to meet minimum radio signal strength requirements for fire department communications in high-rise buildings
  • Two-way radio communication enhancement systems may not be required in apartments or buildings that are four stories or less in height
  • Compliance deadlines for existing buildings are extended from January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2027, with permit applications due by December 31, 2024 instead of December 31, 2019
  • Existing apartment buildings receive extended compliance deadlines from January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2030, with permit applications due by December 31, 2027 instead of December 31, 2022
  • An exception is added to the prohibition on installing radio equipment using law enforcement or fire rescue frequencies, allowing installation of two-way radio communication enhancement systems required under the fire prevention code

Legislative Description

Fire Prevention and Control

Last Action

Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1209 (Ch. 2021-113)

4/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/30/2021
Banking and Insurance3/5/2021
Community Affairs1/11/2021

Full Bill Text

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