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FL Stat § 633.106 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 633 - Fire Prevention and Control|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 633.102-633.142)|633.106 - State Fire Marshal; disciplinary authority; administrative fine and probation in lieu of suspension, revocation, or refusal to issue a license, permit, or certificate.

633.106 State Fire Marshal; disciplinary authority; administrative fine and probation in lieu of suspension, revocation, or refusal to issue a license, permit, or certificate.—(1) The State Fire Marshal may deny, suspend, or revoke the license, certificate, or permit of any individual who does not meet the qualifications established by, or who violates any provision under, this chapter or any rule authorized by this chapter.(2) If the State Fire Marshal finds that one or more grounds exist for the suspension, revocation, or refusal to issue, renew, or continue any license, certificate, or permit issued under this chapter, the State Fire Marshal may, in its discretion, in lieu of the suspension, revocation, or refusal to issue, renew, or continue, and, except on a second offense or when the suspension, revocation, or refusal to issue, renew, or continue is mandatory, impose upon the licensee, certificateholder, or permittee one or more of the following:(a) An administrative fine not to exceed $1,000 for each violation, and not to exceed a total of $10,000 in any one proceeding.(b) Probation for a period not to exceed 2 years, as specified by the State Fire Marshal in her or his order.(3) The State Fire Marshal may allow the licensee, certificateholder, or permittee a reasonable period, not to exceed 30 days, within which to pay to the State Fire Marshal the amount of the fine. If the licensee, certificateholder, or permittee fails to pay the administrative fine in its entirety to the State Fire Marshal within such period, the license, permit, or certificate shall stand suspended until payment of the administrative fine.(4) As a condition to probation or in connection therewith, the State Fire Marshal may specify in her or his order reasonable terms and conditions to be fulfilled by the probationer during the probation period. If during the probation period the State Fire Marshal has good cause to believe that the probationer has violated any of the terms and conditions, she or he shall suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue, renew, or continue the license, certificate, or permit of the probationer, as upon the original ground or grounds referred to in subsection (2).History.—s. 5, ch. 71-141; s. 21, ch. 78-95; s. 9, ch. 84-243; s. 21, ch. 89-233; s. 8, ch. 93-276; s. 4, ch. 2013-183.Note.—Former s. 633.163.
FL Stat § 633.107 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 633 - Fire Prevention and Control|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 633.102-633.142)|633.107 - Exemption from disqualification from licensure or certification.

633.107 Exemption from disqualification from licensure or certification.—(1) The department may grant an exemption from disqualification to any person disqualified from licensure or certification by the Division of State Fire Marshal under this chapter because of a criminal record or dishonorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces if the applicant has paid in full any fee, fine, fund, lien, civil judgment, restitution, cost of prosecution, or trust contribution imposed by the court as part of the judgment and sentence for any disqualifying offense and:(a) At least 5 years have elapsed since the applicant completed or has been lawfully released from confinement, supervision, or nonmonetary condition imposed by the court for a disqualifying offense; or(b) At least 5 years have elapsed since the applicant was dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces.(2) For the department to grant an exemption, the applicant must clearly and convincingly demonstrate that he or she would not pose a risk to persons or property if permitted to be licensed or certified under this chapter, evidence of which must include, but need not be limited to, facts and circumstances surrounding the disqualifying offense, the time that has elapsed since the offense, the nature of the offense and harm caused to the victim, the applicant’s history before and after the offense, and any other evidence or circumstances indicating that the applicant will not present a danger if permitted to be licensed or certified.(3) The department has discretion whether to grant or deny an exemption. The department shall provide its decision in writing which, if the exemption is denied, must state with particularity the reasons for denial. The department’s decision is subject to proceedings under chapter 120, except that a formal proceeding under s. 120.57(1) is available only if there are disputed issues of material fact that the department relied upon in reaching its decision.(4) An applicant may request an exemption, notwithstanding the time limitations of paragraphs (1)(a) and (b), if by executive clemency his or her civil rights are restored, or he or she receives a pardon, from the disqualifying offense. The fact that the applicant receives executive clemency does not alleviate his or her obligation to comply with subsection (2) or in itself require the department to award the exemption.(5) The division may adopt rules to administer this section.History.—s. 20, ch. 2016-132.
FL Stat § 633.108 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 633 - Fire Prevention and Control|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 633.102-633.142)|633.108 - State Fire Marshal; chapter and rules; force and effect.

633.108 State Fire Marshal; chapter and rules; force and effect.—This chapter and all rules promulgated by the State Fire Marshal hereunder shall have the same force and effect in each municipality, county, and special district having firesafety responsibilities as the ordinances of each municipality, county, and special district having firesafety responsibilities and shall be enforceable in the courts in the same manner as such ordinances.History.—s. 1, ch. 21847, 1943; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 70-299; s. 1, ch. 77-119; s. 10, ch. 87-287; s. 5, ch. 2013-183.Note.—Former s. 633.15.
FL Stat § 633.114 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 633 - Fire Prevention and Control|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 633.102-633.142)|633.114 - State Fire Marshal agents; authority; duties; compensation.

633.114 State Fire Marshal agents; authority; duties; compensation.—(1) The State Fire Marshal shall appoint such agents, including agents of the Division of Investigative and Forensic Services, as may be necessary to carry out effectively this chapter, who shall be reimbursed for travel expenses as provided in s. 112.061, in addition to their salary, when traveling or making investigations in the performance of their duties. Such agents, including agents of the Division of Investigative and Forensic Services, shall be at all times under the direction and control of the State Fire Marshal, who shall fix their compensation, and all orders shall be issued in the State Fire Marshal’s name and by her or his authority.(2) The authority given the State Fire Marshal under this chapter may be exercised by her or his agents, individually or in conjunction with any other state or local official charged with similar responsibilities.History.—s. 2, ch. 20671, 1941; s. 1, ch. 57-102; s. 19, ch. 63-400; s. 4, ch. 67-78; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 70-299; s. 421, ch. 97-102; s. 8, ch. 2013-183; s. 31, ch. 2016-165.Note.—Former s. 633.02.
FL Stat § 633.116 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 633 - Fire Prevention and Control|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 633.102-633.142)|633.116 - Agents; powers to make arrests, conduct searches and seizures, serve summonses, and carry firearms.

633.116 Agents; powers to make arrests, conduct searches and seizures, serve summonses, and carry firearms.—Agents of the State Fire Marshal shall have the same authority to serve summonses, make arrests, carry firearms, and make searches and seizures, as the sheriff or her or his deputies, in the respective counties where such investigations, hearings, or inspections may be held; and affidavits necessary to authorize any such arrests, searches, or seizures may be made before any trial court judge having authority under the law to issue appropriate processes.History.—s. 1, ch. 21847, 1943; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 70-299; s. 428, ch. 97-102; s. 12, ch. 2004-11; s. 9, ch. 2013-183.Note.—Former s. 633.14.
FL Stat § 633.118 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 633 - Fire Prevention and Control|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 633.102-633.142)|633.118 - Persons authorized to enforce laws and rules of State Fire Marshal.

633.118 Persons authorized to enforce laws and rules of State Fire Marshal.—The chiefs of county, municipal, and special-district fire service providers; other fire service provider personnel designated by their respective chiefs; and personnel designated by local governments having no organized fire service providers are authorized to enforce this chapter and all rules prescribed by the State Fire Marshal within their respective jurisdictions. Such personnel acting under the authority of this section shall be agents of their respective jurisdictions, not agents of the State Fire Marshal.History.—s. 9, ch. 20671, 1941; s. 9, ch. 65-216; s. 4, ch. 67-78; ss. 13, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 3, ch. 70-299; s. 5, ch. 76-252; s. 1, ch. 80-215; s. 10, ch. 2013-183.Note.—Former s. 633.11; s. 633.121.
FL Stat § 633.122 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 633 - Fire Prevention and Control|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 633.102-633.142)|633.122 - Impersonating State Fire Marshal, firefighter, volunteer firefighter, or firesafety inspector; criminal penalties.

633.122 Impersonating State Fire Marshal, firefighter, volunteer firefighter, or firesafety inspector; criminal penalties.—A person who falsely assumes or pretends to be the State Fire Marshal, an agent of the State Fire Marshal, a firefighter, a volunteer firefighter, or a firesafety inspector by identifying herself or himself as the State Fire Marshal, an agent of the State Fire Marshal, a firefighter, a volunteer firefighter, or a firesafety inspector by wearing a uniform or presenting or displaying a badge as credentials that would cause a reasonable person to believe that she or he is a State Fire Marshal, an agent of the State Fire Marshal, a firefighter, a volunteer firefighter, or firesafety inspector commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in ss. 775.082 and 775.083 or, if the impersonation occurs during the commission of a separate felony by that person, commits a felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in ss. 775.082 and 775.083.History.—s. 5, ch. 90-359; s. 429, ch. 97-102; s. 11, ch. 2013-183; s. 32, ch. 2016-165.Note.—Former s. 633.151.
FL Stat § 633.132 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 633 - Fire Prevention and Control|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 633.102-633.142)|633.132 - Fees.

633.132 Fees.—(1) The division shall collect in advance the following fees that it deems necessary to be charged:(a) Pursuant to part III of this chapter:1. Contractor certificate initial application: $300 for each class of certificate.2. Contractor biennial renewal fee: $150 for each class of certificate.3. Contractor permit initial application fee: $100 for each class of permit.4. Contractor permit biennial renewal fee: $50 for each class of permit.5. Contractor examination or reexamination fee: $100 for each class of certificate.6. Fire equipment dealer license:a. Class A: $250.b. Class B: $150.c. Class C: $150.d. Class D: $200.7. Fire equipment dealer or contractor application and renewal fee for an inactive license: $75.8. Fire equipment dealer license or permit exam or reexamination: $50.9. Reinspection fee for a dealer equipment inspection conducted by the State Fire Marshal under s. 633.304(1): $50 for each reinspection.10. Permit for a portable fire extinguisher installer/repairer/inspector: $90.11. Permit for a preengineered fire extinguishing system installer/repairer/inspector: $120.12. Conversion of a fire equipment dealer’s license to a different category: $10 for each permit and license.(b) Pursuant to part IV of this chapter:1. Certificate of compliance: $30.2. Certificate of competency: $30.3. Renewal fee for a certificate of compliance, competency, or instruction: $15.(c) Duplicate or change of address for any license, permit, or certificate: $10.(2) All moneys collected by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited into the Insurance Regulatory Trust Fund.History.—s. 15, ch. 2013-183.
FL Stat § 633.134 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 633 - Fire Prevention and Control|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 633.102-633.142)|633.134 - Gifts and grants.

633.134 Gifts and grants.—The division may accept for any of its purposes and functions any donations of property and grants of money from any governmental unit, public agency, institution, person, firm, or corporation. Such moneys shall be deposited, disbursed, and administered in a trust fund as provided by law.History.—ss. 13, 17, ch. 69-323; s. 1, ch. 70-110; ss. 1, 6, ch. 75-151; s. 16, ch. 2013-183.Note.—Former s. 163.515; s. 633.39.
FL Stat § 633.136 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 633 - Fire Prevention and Control|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 633.102-633.142)|633.136 - Fire and Emergency Incident Information Reporting Program; duties; fire reports.

633.136 Fire and Emergency Incident Information Reporting Program; duties; fire reports.—(1)(a) The Fire and Emergency Incident Information Reporting Program is created within the division. The program shall:1. Establish and maintain an electronic communication system capable of transmitting fire and emergency incident information to and between fire service providers.2. Initiate a Fire and Emergency Incident Information Reporting System that is responsible for:a. Receiving fire and emergency incident information from fire service providers.b. Preparing and disseminating annual reports to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, fire service providers, and, upon request, the public. Each report must include, but not be limited to, the information listed in the National Fire Incident Reporting System.c. Upon request, providing other states and federal agencies with fire and emergency incident data of this state.3. Adopt rules to effectively and efficiently implement, administer, manage, maintain, and use the Fire and Emergency Incident Information Reporting Program. The rules shall be considered minimum requirements and may not preclude a fire service provider from implementing its own requirements that may not conflict with the rules of the division.4. By rule, establish procedures and a format for each fire service provider to voluntarily monitor its records and submit reports to the program.5. Maintain an electronic information database that is accessible and searchable by fire service providers.(b) The division shall consult with the Florida Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the State Surgeon General of the Department of Health to coordinate data, ensure accuracy of the data, and limit duplication of efforts in data collection, analysis, and reporting.(2) The Fire and Emergency Incident Information System Technical Advisory Panel is created within the division. The panel shall advise, review, and recommend to the State Fire Marshal with respect to the requirements of this section. The membership of the panel consists of the 15 members of the Firefighters Employment, Standards, and Training Council as established in s. 633.402.(3) As used in this section, the term “fire service provider” has the same meaning as in s. 633.102.History.—s. 2, ch. 2005-117; s. 75, ch. 2012-7; s. 112, ch. 2012-184; s. 17, ch. 2013-183; s. 24, ch. 2021-113.Note.—Former s. 633.115.
FL Stat § 633.137 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 633 - Fire Prevention and Control|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 633.102-633.142)|633.137 - Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment Grant Program.

633.137 Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment Grant Program.—(1) The Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment Grant Program is created within the division to help protect the health and safety of firefighters in this state. The program shall provide financial assistance to help fire departments, including volunteer fire departments, procure equipment, supplies, and educational training designed to mitigate exposure to hazardous, cancer-causing chemicals.(2) The division shall administer the program and annually award grants to fire departments on a need-based basis. The division shall distribute equipment and training in a manner that leads to the greatest reduction in incidences of firefighters being exposed to hazardous postfire contaminants.(3) The State Fire Marshal shall adopt rules and procedures for the program, including for the approval of applications and development of need-based criteria. These criteria shall include, but are not limited to, the decontamination equipment and supply needs of the fire department, the financial needs of the fire department, and the level of nonstate matching funds proposed in the application. Grant applications must include a minimum of 25 percent nonstate funding.(4) Grant recipients must:(a) Report their activity to the division for submission in the Fire and Emergency Incident Information Reporting System created under s. 633.136.(b) Comply with the Florida Firefighters Occupational Safety and Health Act, ss. 633.502-633.536.(c) Comply with any other rule determined by the State Fire Marshal to effectively and efficiently implement, administer, and manage the program.History.—s. 1, ch. 2020-96.
FL Stat § 633.138 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 633 - Fire Prevention and Control|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 633.102-633.142)|633.138 - Notice of change of address of record; notice of felony actions.

633.138 Notice of change of address of record; notice of felony actions.—(1) Any individual issued a license, permit, or certificate under this chapter shall notify the division in writing of any changes to her or his current mailing address, e-mail address, and place of practice as specified in rule adopted by the division.(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, delivery by regular mail or e-mail to a licensee, permittee, or certificateholder, using the last known mailing address or e-mail address on record with the division, constitutes adequate and sufficient notice to the licensee, permittee, or certificateholder of any official communication by the division.(3) Any individual issued a license, permit, or certificate under this chapter shall notify the division in writing within 30 days after pleading guilty or nolo contendere to, or being convicted or found guilty of, any felony or a crime punishable by imprisonment of 1 year or more under the law of the United States or of any state thereof, or under the law of any other country, without regard to whether a judgment of conviction has been entered by the court having jurisdiction of the case.History.—s. 18, ch. 2013-183.
FL Stat § 633.217 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 633 - Fire Prevention and Control|Part II - Fire Safety and Prevention (Ss. 633.202-633.228)|633.217 - Influencing a firesafety inspector; prohibited acts.

633.217 Influencing a firesafety inspector; prohibited acts.—(1) A person may not influence a firesafety inspector by:(a) Threatening, coercing, tricking, or attempting to threaten, coerce, or trick the firesafety inspector into violating any provision of the Florida Fire Prevention Code, any rule adopted by the State Fire Marshal, or any provision of this chapter.(b) Offering any compensation to the firesafety inspector to induce a violation of the Florida Fire Prevention Code, any rule adopted by the State Fire Marshal, or any provision of this chapter.(2) A firesafety inspector may not knowingly and intentionally request, solicit, accept, or agree to accept compensation offered as described in paragraph (1)(b).History.—s. 26, ch. 2021-113.
FL Stat § 633.222 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 633 - Fire Prevention and Control|Part II - Fire Safety and Prevention (Ss. 633.202-633.228)|633.222 - Buildings with light-frame truss-type construction; notice requirements; enforcement.

633.222 Buildings with light-frame truss-type construction; notice requirements; enforcement.—(1) The owner of any commercial or industrial structure, or any multiunit residential structure of three units or more, that uses light-frame truss-type construction shall mark the structure with a sign or symbol approved by the State Fire Marshal in a manner sufficient to warn persons conducting fire control and other emergency operations of the existence of light-frame truss-type construction in the structure.(2) The State Fire Marshal shall adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions of this section, including, but not limited to:(a) The dimensions and color of such sign or symbol.(b) The time within which commercial, industrial, and multiunit residential structures that use light-frame truss-type construction shall be marked as required by this section.(c) The location on each commercial, industrial, and multiunit residential structure that uses light-frame truss-type construction where such sign or symbol must be posted.(3) The State Fire Marshal, and local fire officials in accordance with s. 633.118, shall enforce this section. An owner who fails to comply with the requirements of this section is subject to penalties as provided in s. 633.228.History.—s. 5, ch. 2008-192; s. 29, ch. 2013-183.Note.—Former s. 633.027.
FL Stat § 633.224 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 633 - Fire Prevention and Control|Part II - Fire Safety and Prevention (Ss. 633.202-633.228)|633.224 - Automatic fire sprinkler systems for one-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, and mobile homes.

633.224 Automatic fire sprinkler systems for one-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, and mobile homes.—(1) It is unlawful for a person to engage in the business or act in the capacity of a contractor of automatic fire sprinkler systems for one-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, and mobile homes without having been duly certified and holding a current certificate as a Contractor I, Contractor II, or Contractor IV as defined in s. 633.102.(2) A person who violates any provision of this section commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—ss. 4, 5, ch. 84-107; ss. 2, 4, ch. 87-181; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 3, ch. 98-104; s. 30, ch. 2013-183.Note.—Former s. 633.60.
FL Stat § 633.226 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 633 - Fire Prevention and Control|Part II - Fire Safety and Prevention (Ss. 633.202-633.228)|633.226 - Exemptions; farm outbuildings; standpipe systems installed by plumbing contractors.

633.226 Exemptions; farm outbuildings; standpipe systems installed by plumbing contractors.—(1) This act does not apply to owners of property who are building or improving farm outbuildings.(2) A licensed plumbing contractor is not required to be certified under this act to install standpipe systems and the following items connected thereto: overhead and underground water mains, fire hydrants and hydrant mains, hose connections, tanks and pumps; including sprinkler heads in trash chutes and in trash rooms, having no connection to an automatic sprinkler.History.—s. 19, ch. 75-240; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 8, ch. 78-141; s. 5, ch. 80-342; s. 2, ch. 81-318; s. 3, ch. 84-107; ss. 1, 2, ch. 85-128; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 31, ch. 2013-183.Note.—Former s. 633.557.