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FL Stat § 553.7921 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 553 - Building Construction Standards|Part IV - Florida Building Code (Ss. 553.70-553.898)|553.7921 - Fire alarm permit application to local enforcement agency.

553.7921 Fire alarm permit application to local enforcement agency.—(1) A contractor must file a Uniform Fire Alarm Permit Application as provided in subsection (3) with the local enforcement agency and must receive the fire alarm permit before installing or replacing a fire alarm, if the local enforcement agency requires a plan review for the installation or replacement.(2) If the local enforcement agency requires a fire alarm permit in order to repair an existing alarm system that was previously permitted by the local enforcement agency, a contractor must file a Uniform Fire Alarm Permit Application as provided in subsection (3) but may begin work after filing a Uniform Fire Alarm Permit Application as provided in subsection (3). 1A fire alarm repaired pursuant to this subsection may not be considered compliant until the required permit is issued and the local enforcement agency approves the repair.(3) A Uniform Fire Alarm Permit Application must be submitted with any drawing, plan, and supporting documentation required by a local enforcement agency for a project for which a plan review or fire alarm permit is required under 2subsection (1). The application may be submitted electronically or by facsimile and must be signed by the owner, or the owner’s authorized representative, and the contractor, or the contractor’s agent. The application must contain the following information, in a substantially similar form:UNIFORM FIRE ALARMPERMIT APPLICATIONTax Folio No.       Application No.  Owner’s or Representative’s Name Property Address City      State     Zip   Phone Number     Fee Simple Titleholder’s Name (if other than owner) Fee Simple Titleholder’s Address (if other than owner) Description of Work New Install   Replacement  Addition   Other  Construction Type Proposed Use Alarm Contractor’s Name Alarm Contractor’s Address City      State     Zip   Phone Number     Alarm Contractor’s LicenseNumber     Application is hereby made to obtain a permit to do the work or installation as indicated. I certify that all of the foregoing information is true and accurate.  (Signature of Owner or Owner’s Representative)  Printed Name          (Signature of Contractor or Agent)  Printed Name        History.—s. 15, ch. 2019-140; s. 2, ch. 2021-110; s. 15, ch. 2021-113.1Note.—As enacted by s. 15, ch. 2021-113. For a description of multiple acts in the same session affecting a statutory provision, see preface to the Florida Statutes, “Statutory Construction.” As enacted by s. 2, ch. 2021-110, the sentence reads: “A repaired fire alarm system is not in compliance with applicable codes and standards until the required permit has been issued and the local enforcement agency has approved the repair.”2Note.—The amendment by s. 15, ch. 2021-113, split the text of subsection (1) into subsections (1) and (2).
FL Stat § 553.7931 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 553 - Building Construction Standards|Part IV - Florida Building Code (Ss. 553.70-553.898)|553.7931 - Alarm system registrations.

553.7931 Alarm system registrations.—(1) As used in this section, the term “applicable local governmental entity” means the local enforcement agency or local law enforcement agency responsible for the administration of alarm system registration in a jurisdiction.(a) The owner, lessee, or occupant, or an authorized representative thereof, of a property must register his or her alarm system with the applicable local governmental entity if such entity requires registration of alarm systems.(b)1. A contractor as defined in s. 553.793 or an alarm system monitoring company that installs a monitored alarm system shall provide written notice, on paper or electronically, to an owner, lessee, or occupant, or an authorized representative thereof, before activating or reactivating an alarm system, that the applicable local governmental entity may require the registration of the alarm system.2. An alarm system monitoring company that activates an alarm system installed by an owner, lessee, or occupant, or authorized representative thereof, shall provide verbal notice to the owner, lessee, or occupant, or authorized representative thereof, before activating or reactivating an alarm system, that the applicable local governmental entity may require the registration of the alarm system.(2) A contractor or alarm system monitoring company is not liable for civil penalties and fines assessed or imposed by the applicable local governmental entity for failing to register an alarm system, for dispatch to an unregistered user, or for excessive false alarms not attributed to alarm system monitoring company error or improper installation by the contractor or alarm system monitoring company.(3) A municipality, county, district, or other local governmental entity may not require that an alarm system registration form be notarized before an alarm system may be registered.(4) A municipality, county, district, or other local governmental entity may not adopt or maintain in effect any ordinance or rule regarding alarm system registration that is inconsistent with this section.History.—s. 20, ch. 2016-129.
FL Stat § 553.83 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 553 - Building Construction Standards|Part IV - Florida Building Code (Ss. 553.70-553.898)|553.83 - Injunctive relief.

553.83 Injunctive relief.—Any local government, legally constituted enforcement district, or state agency authorized to enforce sections of the Florida Building Code under s. 553.80 may seek injunctive relief from any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin the offering for sale, delivery, use, occupancy, erection, alteration, or installation of any building covered by this part, upon an affidavit of the local government, code enforcement district, or state agency specifying the manner in which the building does not conform to the requirements of the Florida Building Code, or local amendments to the Florida Building Code. Noncompliance with the building code promulgated under this part shall be considered prima facie evidence of irreparable damage in any cause of action brought under authority of this part.History.—s. 14, ch. 74-167; s. 5, ch. 77-365; s. 87, ch. 2000-141; s. 34, ch. 2001-186; s. 3, ch. 2001-372.
FL Stat § 553.835 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 553 - Building Construction Standards|Part IV - Florida Building Code (Ss. 553.70-553.898)|553.835 - Implied warranties.

553.835 Implied warranties.—(1) The Legislature finds that the courts have reached different conclusions concerning the scope and extent of the common law doctrine or theory of implied warranty of fitness and merchantability or habitability for improvements immediately supporting the structure of a new home, which creates uncertainty in the state’s fragile real estate and construction industry.(2) It is the intent of the Legislature to affirm the limitations to the doctrine or theory of implied warranty of fitness and merchantability or habitability associated with the construction and sale of a new home.(3) As used in this section, the term “offsite improvement” means:(a) The street, road, driveway, sidewalk, drainage, utilities, or any other improvement or structure that is not located on or under the lot on which a new home is constructed, excluding such improvements that are shared by and part of the overall structure of two or more separately owned homes that are adjoined or attached whereby such improvements affect the fitness and merchantability or habitability of one or more of the other adjoining structures; and(b) The street, road, driveway, sidewalk, drainage, utilities, or any other improvement or structure that is located on or under the lot but that does not immediately and directly support the fitness and merchantability or habitability of the home itself.(4) There is no cause of action in law or equity available to a purchaser of a home or to a homeowners’ association based upon the doctrine or theory of implied warranty of fitness and merchantability or habitability for damages to offsite improvements. However, this section does not alter or limit the existing rights of purchasers of homes or homeowners’ associations to pursue any other cause of action arising from defects in offsite improvements based upon contract, tort, or statute, including, but not limited to, ss. 718.203 and 719.203.History.—s. 1, ch. 2012-161.
FL Stat § 553.84 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 553 - Building Construction Standards|Part IV - Florida Building Code (Ss. 553.70-553.898)|553.84 - Statutory civil action.

553.84 Statutory civil action.—Notwithstanding any other remedies available, any person or party, in an individual capacity or on behalf of a class of persons or parties, damaged as a result of a violation of this part or the Florida Building Code, has a cause of action in any court of competent jurisdiction against the person or party who committed the violation; however, if the person or party obtains the required building permits and any local government or public agency with authority to enforce the Florida Building Code approves the plans, if the construction project passes all required inspections under the code, and if there is no personal injury or damage to property other than the property that is the subject of the permits, plans, and inspections, this section does not apply unless the person or party knew or should have known that the violation existed.History.—s. 15, ch. 74-167; s. 88, ch. 2000-141; ss. 28, 34, ch. 2001-186; s. 3, ch. 2001-372.
FL Stat § 553.85 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 553 - Building Construction Standards|Part IV - Florida Building Code (Ss. 553.70-553.898)|553.85 - Liquefied petroleum gases.

553.85 Liquefied petroleum gases.—The provisions of the Florida Building Code for the design, construction, location, installation, services, and operation of equipment for storing, handling, transporting, and utilization of liquefied petroleum gases shall not be in conflict with chapter 527.History.—s. 16, ch. 74-167; s. 91, ch. 2000-141; s. 34, ch. 2001-186; s. 3, ch. 2001-372.
FL Stat § 553.86 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 553 - Building Construction Standards|Part IV - Florida Building Code (Ss. 553.70-553.898)|553.86 - Public restrooms; ratio of facilities for men and women; application; incorporation into the Florida Building Code.

553.86 Public restrooms; ratio of facilities for men and women; application; incorporation into the Florida Building Code.—The Florida Building Commission shall incorporate into the Florida Building Code, to be adopted by rule pursuant to s. 553.73(1), a ratio of public restroom facilities for men and women which must be provided in all buildings that are newly constructed after September 30, 1992, and that have restrooms open to the public. This section does not apply to establishments licensed under chapter 509 if the establishment does not provide meeting or banquet rooms which accommodate more than 150 persons and the establishment has at least the same number of water closets for women as the combined total of water closets and urinals for men.History.—s. 1, ch. 92-68; s. 1, ch. 93-45; s. 68, ch. 98-287; ss. 52, 108, ch. 2000-141; s. 58, ch. 2000-154; ss. 34, 39, ch. 2001-186; ss. 3, 8, ch. 2001-372.Note.—Former s. 553.141.
FL Stat § 553.88 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 553 - Building Construction Standards|Part IV - Florida Building Code (Ss. 553.70-553.898)|553.88 - Adoption of electrical and alarm standards.

553.88 Adoption of electrical and alarm standards.—For the purpose of establishing minimum electrical and alarm standards in this state, the current edition of the following standards are adopted:(1) “National Electrical Code,” NFPA No. 70.(2) Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc., “Standards for Safety, Electrical Lighting Fixtures, and Portable Lamps,” UL 57 and UL 153.(3) Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc., “Standard for Electric Signs,” UL 48.(4) The provisions of the following which prescribe minimum electrical and alarm standards:(a) NFPA No. 56A, “Inhalation Anesthetics.”(b) NFPA No. 56B, “Respiratory Therapy.”(c) NFPA No. 56C, “Laboratories in Health-related Institutions.”(d) NFPA No. 56D, “Hyperbaric Facilities.”(e) NFPA No. 56F, “Nonflammable Medical Gas Systems.”(f) NFPA No. 72, “National Fire Alarm Code.”(g) NFPA No. 76A, “Essential Electrical Systems for Health Care Facilities.”(5) The rules and regulations of the Department of Health, entitled “Nursing Homes and Related Facilities Licensure.”(6) The minimum standards for grounding of portable electric equipment, chapter 8C-27 as recommended by the Division of Workers’ Compensation, Department of Financial Services.The Florida Building Commission shall update and maintain such electrical standards consistent with the procedures established in s. 553.73 and may recommend the National Electrical Installation Standards.History.—s. 5, ch. 70-332; s. 1, ch. 72-292; s. 1, ch. 73-283; s. 1, ch. 75-55; s. 452, ch. 77-147; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 1, ch. 78-62; s. 46, ch. 79-7; s. 79, ch. 79-40; s. 1, ch. 82-15; s. 1, ch. 84-66; s. 1, ch. 84-273; s. 20, ch. 88-149; s. 1, ch. 89-74; s. 32, ch. 90-228; s. 9, ch. 91-119; ss. 35, 68, ch. 98-287; s. 49, ch. 98-419; ss. 92, 108, ch. 2000-141; s. 34, ch. 2001-186; s. 3, ch. 2001-372; s. 667, ch. 2003-261.Note.—Former s. 553.19.
FL Stat § 553.883 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 553 - Building Construction Standards|Part IV - Florida Building Code (Ss. 553.70-553.898)|553.883 - Smoke alarms in one-family and two-family dwellings and townhomes.

553.883 Smoke alarms in one-family and two-family dwellings and townhomes.—One-family and two-family dwellings and townhomes undergoing a repair, or a level 1 alteration as defined in the Florida Building Code, may use smoke alarms powered by 10-year nonremovable, nonreplaceable batteries in lieu of retrofitting such dwelling with smoke alarms powered by the dwelling’s electrical system. A battery-powered smoke alarm that is newly installed or replaces an existing battery-powered smoke alarm as a result of a level 1 alteration must be powered by a nonremovable, nonreplaceable battery that powers the alarm for at least 10 years. The battery requirements of this section do not apply to a fire alarm, smoke detector, smoke alarm, or ancillary component that is electronically connected as a part of a centrally monitored or supervised alarm system; that uses a low-power, radio frequency wireless communication signal; or that contains multiple sensors, such as a smoke alarm combined with a carbon monoxide alarm or other multisensor devices, and is approved and listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.History.—s. 25, ch. 2014-154; s. 24, ch. 2016-129.
FL Stat § 553.885 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 553 - Building Construction Standards|Part IV - Florida Building Code (Ss. 553.70-553.898)|553.885 - Carbon monoxide alarm required.

553.885 Carbon monoxide alarm required.—(1) Every separate building or addition to an existing building, other than a hospital, an inpatient hospice facility, or a nursing home facility licensed by the Agency for Health Care Administration, constructed on or after July 1, 2008, and having a fossil-fuel-burning heater or appliance, a fireplace, an attached garage, or other feature, fixture, or element that emits carbon monoxide as a byproduct of combustion shall have an approved operational carbon monoxide alarm installed within 10 feet of each room used for sleeping purposes in the new building or addition, or at such other locations as required by the Florida Building Code. The requirements of this subsection may be satisfied with the installation of a hard-wired or battery-powered carbon monoxide alarm or a hard-wired or battery-powered combination carbon monoxide and smoke alarm. For a new hospital, an inpatient hospice facility, a nursing home facility licensed by the Agency for Health Care Administration, or a new state correctional institution, an approved operational carbon monoxide detector shall be installed inside or directly outside of each room or area within the hospital or facility where a fossil-fuel-burning heater, engine, or appliance is located. This detector shall be connected to the fire alarm system of the hospital or facility as a supervisory signal. This subsection does not apply to existing buildings that are undergoing alterations or repairs unless the alteration is an addition as defined in subsection (3).(2) The Florida Building Commission shall adopt rules to administer this section and shall incorporate such requirements into its next revision of the Florida Building Code.(3) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Carbon monoxide alarm” means a device that is meant for the purpose of detecting carbon monoxide, that produces a distinct audible alarm, and that meets the requirements of and is approved by the Florida Building Commission.(b) “Fossil fuel” means coal, kerosene, oil, fuel gases, or other petroleum or hydrocarbon product that emits carbon monoxide as a by-product of combustion.(c) “Addition” means an extension or increase in floor area, number of stories, or height of a building or structure.History.—s. 2, ch. 2007-181; s. 18, ch. 2008-191; s. 65, ch. 2009-21; s. 41, ch. 2010-176.
FL Stat § 553.886 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 553 - Building Construction Standards|Part IV - Florida Building Code (Ss. 553.70-553.898)|553.886 - Energy efficiency technologies.

553.886 Energy efficiency technologies.—The provisions of the Florida Building Code must facilitate and promote the use of cost-effective energy conservation, energy-demand management, and renewable energy technologies in buildings.History.—s. 19, ch. 2008-191.
FL Stat § 553.896 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 553 - Building Construction Standards|Part IV - Florida Building Code (Ss. 553.70-553.898)|553.896 - Mitigation grant program guideline.

553.896 Mitigation grant program guideline.—(1) The Legislature finds that facilities owned by the government and those designated to protect the public should be the first to adopt the best practices, active risk management, and improved security planning. These facilities should be protected to a higher level.(2) Beginning with grant funds approved after July 1, 2005, the construction of new or retrofitted window or door coverings that is funded by a hazard-mitigation grant program or shelter-retrofit program must conform to design drawings that are signed, sealed, and inspected by a structural engineer who is registered in this state. Before the Division of Emergency Management forwards payment to a recipient of the grant, an inspection report and attestation or a copy of the signed and sealed plans shall be provided to the department.(3) If the construction is funded by a hazard mitigation grant or shelter retrofit program, the Division of Emergency Management shall advise the county, municipality, or other entity applying for the grant that the cost or price of the project is not the sole criterion for selecting a vendor.(4) A project funded under mitigation or retrofit grants is subject to inspection by the local building officials in the county in which the project is performed.History.—s. 20, ch. 2005-147; s. 417, ch. 2011-142.
FL Stat § 553.898 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 553 - Building Construction Standards|Part IV - Florida Building Code (Ss. 553.70-553.898)|553.898 - Preemption; certain special acts concerning general purpose local government repealed.

553.898 Preemption; certain special acts concerning general purpose local government repealed.—Chapter 2000-141, Laws of Florida, does not imply any repeal or sunset of existing general or special laws governing any special district that are not specifically identified by chapter 2000-141. However, chapter 2000-141 is intended as a comprehensive revision of the regulation by counties and municipalities of the design, construction, erection, alteration, modification, repair, and demolition of public and private buildings. Therefore, any sections or provisions of any special act governing those activities by any general purpose local government are hereby repealed.History.—s. 136, ch. 2000-141.
FL Stat § 553.900 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 553 - Building Construction Standards|Part V - Thermal Efficiency Standards (Ss. 553.900-553.912)|553.900 - Short title.

553.900 Short title.—This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Florida Thermal Efficiency Code.”History.—s. 1, ch. 77-128.
FL Stat § 553.901 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 553 - Building Construction Standards|Part V - Thermal Efficiency Standards (Ss. 553.900-553.912)|553.901 - Purpose of thermal efficiency code.

553.901 Purpose of thermal efficiency code.—The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shall prepare a thermal efficiency code to provide for a statewide uniform standard for energy efficiency in the thermal design and operation of all buildings statewide, consistent with energy conservation goals, and to best provide for public safety, health, and general welfare. The Florida Building Commission shall adopt the Florida Building Code-Energy Conservation, and shall modify, revise, update, and maintain the code to implement the provisions of this thermal efficiency code and amendments thereto, in accordance with the procedures of chapter 120. The department shall, at least triennially, determine the most cost-effective energy-saving equipment and techniques available and report its determinations to the commission, which shall update the code to incorporate such equipment and techniques. The proposed changes shall be made available for public review and comment no later than 6 months before code implementation. The term “cost-effective,” as used in this part, means cost-effective to the consumer.History.—s. 1, ch. 77-128; s. 2, ch. 80-193; s. 78, ch. 81-167; s. 1, ch. 81-226; s. 1, ch. 82-197; s. 81, ch. 83-55; s. 3, ch. 84-273; s. 1, ch. 88-213; s. 5, ch. 93-249; s. 93, ch. 2000-141; s. 34, ch. 2001-186; s. 3, ch. 2001-372; s. 418, ch. 2011-142; s. 18, ch. 2013-193.