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FL S1614

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2023

Primary Sponsor

Banking and Insurance

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires licensed contractors to submit designs for two-way radio communications enhancement systems when interior radio coverage assessments of new buildings determine such installation is needed.

  • Prohibits local jurisdictions from withholding temporary certificates of occupancy solely based on the need for a radio communications enhancement system and requires installation within 180 days of temporary occupancy issuance.

  • Establishes minimum radio signal strength requirements for public safety communications in all new and existing buildings, with exemptions for certain occupancies including one- and two-family dwellings, small buildings under 12,000 square feet, and certain apartment buildings.

  • Limits how frequently local authorities can require radio coverage assessments of existing buildings to once every 3 years for high-rise and buildings over 12,000 square feet and once every 5 years for other buildings, unless the building undergoes major alterations or public safety agencies report communication failures.

  • Requires frequency license holder consent for any modifications to or new installations of two-way radio communications enhancement systems and mandates the State Fire Marshal incorporate these provisions into the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

Legislative Description

Public Safety Emergency Communications Systems

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 1575 (Ch. 2023-296)

4/28/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules4/7/2023
Banking and Insurance3/22/2023

Full Bill Text

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