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FL S0408
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/26/2023
Primary Sponsor
Regulated Industries
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AI Summary
- Creates section 553.7953, Florida Statutes, establishing a simplified permitting process for fire sprinkler system projects in existing commercial, residential, apartment, cooperative, or condominium buildings
- Defines a "fire sprinkler system project" as an alteration involving 20 or fewer fire sprinklers with the same K-factor that does not change hazard classification or increase system coverage area, or the installation/replacement of an equivalent component
- Prohibits local enforcement agencies from requiring contractors to submit plans or specifications as a condition of obtaining a permit for qualifying fire sprinkler system projects; agencies may only require a completed application and payment
- Requires local enforcement agencies to issue permits in person or electronically and to conduct at least one inspection to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards
- Requires contractors to keep copies of plans, as-built plans, or manufacturer's installation and testing instructions at the worksite and make them available to inspectors; replacement components must have the same or better characteristics as those being replaced
- Effective date of July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Fire Sprinkler System Project Permitting
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 327 (Ch. 2023-224)
4/12/2023
Committee Referrals
Rules3/23/2023
Regulated Industries3/8/2023
Full Bill Text
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