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Introduced
12/29/2020
12/29/2020
In Committee
02/22/2021
02/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021
04/30/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to fire sprinklers; amending s. 633.102, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "Contractor V" to authorize such fire protection system contractors to design and alter certain systems; revising the definition of the term "fire protection system"; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of "Contractor V" in Florida's fire protection laws to authorize such contractors to design and alter certain fire protection systems, and expands the definition of "fire protection system" to include additional components like tanks and pumps. Specifically, the bill allows Contractor V to inspect underground piping for water-based fire protection systems under the supervision of a Contractor I or II, and allows Contractor I, II, and IV to design the alteration of existing fire sprinkler systems with up to 249 relocated or deleted sprinklers, as long as there is no change in occupancy or water demand. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Other Sponsors (1)
Regulatory Reform Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 286 (Ch. 2021-123), CS/CS/CS/HB 1209 (Ch. 2021-113) (on 04/27/2021)
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