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FL H0481
Bill
Status
Passed
5/29/2024
Primary Sponsor
Civil Justice Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- HVAC manufacturer's warranties on residential property automatically transfer to new owners upon conveyance on or after July 1, 2024, continuing as if the new owner were the original purchaser, with no transfer fee permitted and no extension of the remaining warranty term
- HVAC system warranties from manufacturers, distributors, or retailers may not be conditioned upon product registration, and the full warranty length takes effect on the date of installation when installed by a licensed contractor
- Warranty or product registration cards and forms (including electronic/online forms) must clearly disclose that the form is for registration purposes only and that failure to complete it does not diminish warranty rights or decrease warranty length
- Expands the scope of work for Class A, Class B, and mechanical air-conditioning contractors to include replacing, disconnecting, or reconnecting power wiring on both the line and load side of dedicated electrical disconnect switches on single phase systems, and repairing or replacing power wiring, disconnects, breakers, or fuses for dedicated HVAC circuits
- Effective date is July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Building Construction Regulations and System Warranties
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-206
5/29/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/24/2024
Commerce Committee1/16/2024
Civil Justice Subcommittee11/22/2023
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