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FL H0137

FL H0137
Fire Sprinklers


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Introduced
12/29/2020
In Committee
02/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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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