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FL H0415

FL H0415
Fire Department Communications


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Introduced
01/25/2021
In Committee
04/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to fire department communications; amending s. 633.202, F.S.; authorizing the use of radio communication enhancement systems to comply with minimum radio signal strength requirements; prohibiting the authority having jurisdiction from requiring certain radio communication enhancement systems or similar systems in apartments or buildings of a certain height; revising the transitory period for compliance; revising the date by which existing apartment buildings that are not in compliance must initiate an application for an appropriate permit; amending s. 843.16, F.S.; providing an exception to the prohibition against installing or transporting certain radio equipment using law enforcement or fire rescue frequencies; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends Florida law to authorize the use of radio communication enhancement systems to comply with minimum radio signal strength requirements for fire department communications in new and existing high-rise buildings. It prohibits authorities from requiring such systems in apartments or buildings four stories or less, and extends the compliance deadlines for existing buildings to January 1, 2025. The bill also provides an exception to the prohibition on installing or transporting certain radio equipment using law enforcement or fire rescue frequencies, allowing the installation of two-way radio communication enhancement systems to comply with the law.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (2)

Commerce Committee (House), Insurance and Banking Subcommittee (House)

Last Action

Died on Second Reading Calendar; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1209 (Ch. 2021-113) (on 04/30/2021)

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