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FL S1788
Bill
AI Summary
- Requires multifamily residential properties (apartment complexes, condominiums, townhouses with at least five dwelling units) that have swimming pools or public bathing places to install and maintain door alarms on every door leading directly to the pool or bathing area, beginning January 1, 2026
- Door alarms must produce an audible, continuous sound of at least 85 dB A at 10 feet when the door is opened or left ajar, and must comply with Florida Building Code standards
- Property owners, principal owners, or managers are responsible for ensuring door alarms are installed and maintained in working condition at all times
- Door alarm inspections must be conducted annually as part of the property's building inspection, with documentation including sworn affidavits retained for at least 5 years
- The Department of Business and Professional Regulation is responsible for enforcement, with authority to issue cease and desist orders and impose administrative fines of up to $50 per day of noncompliance
Legislative Description
Door Alarms for Multifamily Residential Properties
Last Action
Died in Regulated Industries
6/16/2025
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