This bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes related to fire prevention, specifically focusing on the permitting process for fire alarm and sprinkler system projects. It introduces a definition for "alteration" and revises the definition of "fire alarm system project" to include specific conditions under which such projects can be undertaken. The bill mandates that local enforcement agencies issue permits within two business days of receiving a completed application and allows contractors to commence work immediately after application submission. Additionally, it requires inspections to be conducted within three business days and stipulates that certain plans and specifications must be available for review during inspections. The bill also prohibits local enforcement agencies from demanding additional documentation outside the scope of permitted work and establishes a refund mechanism for permit fees if deadlines are not met.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that local amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code are unenforceable unless they have been submitted to the Florida Building Commission and the State Fire Marshal by a certain date. It also requires a uniform summary inspection report to include detailed information about inspections, including the number of deficiencies found. The bill mandates that local enforcement agencies establish a simplified permitting process by October 1, 2025, and outlines the conditions under which a local government must refund permit fees. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1078 Filed: 633.202, 633.312
S 1078 c1: 633.202, 633.312
S 1078 c2: 633.202, 633.312
S 1078 c3: 633.202, 633.312