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FL S1220

Air-conditioning Systems


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Introduced
02/25/2025
In Committee
03/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to air-conditioning systems; amending s. 489.105, F.S.; revising the definition of the term “class A air-conditioning contractor”; amending s. 713.135, F.S.; revising applicability regarding notices of commencement; reenacting ss. 489.107(4)(b), 489.113(2), 489.117(4)(d) and (e), 489.141(2), and 553.998, F.S., relating to the Construction Industry Licensing Board, qualifications and restrictions for practice, registration and specialty contractors, conditions for recovery and eligibility, and compliance, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 489.105, F.S., in references thereto; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Florida's statutes relating to air-conditioning contractors by expanding the scope of work for Class A air-conditioning contractors. Specifically, the bill adds several new areas of work that these contractors can perform, including installing and repairing package pool heaters, connecting pool heaters to existing piping, installing and repairing pool/spa equipment, cleaning or sanitizing equipment that requires partial disassembly, installing perimeter and filter piping, and constructing equipment rooms for pool/spa equipment. The bill also updates the notice of commencement requirements for building permits, including an annual adjustment of the dollar threshold for repair or replacement of heating and air-conditioning systems based on the Consumer Price Index. Additionally, the bill reenacts several related sections of Florida law to incorporate these changes, ensuring consistency across different statutory references. The changes are technical in nature and aim to provide more clarity and flexibility for air-conditioning contractors in their professional work. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving stakeholders time to prepare for the new provisions.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration (on 05/03/2025)

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