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Introduced
12/03/2025
12/03/2025
In Committee
12/16/2025
12/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to underground utility and excavation contractors; amending s. 489.105, F.S.; revising the definition of the term “underground utility and excavation contractor”; amending s. 633.102, F.S.; authorizing an underground utility and excavation contractor to take certain actions relating to underground piping for fire protection systems; defining the term “underground utility and excavation contractor”; reenacting ss. 489.107(4)(b), 489.113(2), 489.117(1)(a), (2)(a) and (b), and (4)(a), (d), and (e), 489.118(1), 489.126(1), 489.131(10) and (11), and 489.1402(1)(d), relating to the construction licensing board, qualifications and restrictions for practice, registration and specialty contractors, certification of registered contractors, moneys received by contractors, applicability, and homeowners’ construction recovery fund and definitions, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 489.105, F.S., in references thereto; reenacting ss. 633.224(1) and 633.318(2)(a), F.S., relating to automatic fire sprinkler systems and fire protection system contractor certificate application and examination, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 633.102, F.S., in references thereto; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies regulations for underground utility and excavation contractors in Florida, specifically expanding their permitted activities related to fire protection system piping. The bill allows underground utility and excavation contractors to install underground piping for fire protection systems up to a point within 5 feet of a building, terminating at a valve, but prohibits them from installing such piping inside the building. The legislation also formally defines an "underground utility and excavation contractor" as an individual holding a current and valid license under the existing statutory definition. By amending sections of Florida Statutes related to contractor licensing and fire protection systems, the bill updates the scope of work permitted for these contractors while maintaining safety standards. The changes are technical in nature and aim to clarify the permissible activities of underground utility and excavation contractors, particularly with respect to fire protection system infrastructure. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, which provides ample time for contractors and regulatory bodies to understand and implement the new provisions.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Withdrawn prior to introduction (on 01/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/710 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/710/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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