FL S1140

Individuals holding NICET Level II or higher certification in Fire Alarm Systems, or ESA Certified Fire Alarm Technician/Designer credentials, need only 2 hours of initial training and 2 hours of continuing education every 2 years in false alarm prevention, instead of the standard 6 hours of continuing education required for fire alarm system agents

Expands the definition of "low-voltage alarm system project" under the streamlined permitting process to explicitly include video cameras and closed circuit television systems used to detect burglary, fire, robbery, or medical emergencies

Creates section 553.7932, F.S., establishing a simplified permitting process for fire alarm system projects involving alterations of 20 or fewer initiating/notification devices, or installation/replacement of a fire communicator connected to an existing fire alarm control panel in existing buildings

Prohibits local enforcement agencies from requiring plans or specifications as a condition of obtaining a permit for qualifying fire alarm system projects, though contractors must keep plans and specifications on the worksite and make them available during inspections

Requires local enforcement agencies to issue fire alarm system project permits in person or electronically and to conduct at least one inspection to ensure code compliance; effective date is July 1, 2022