This bill aims to streamline the regulations surrounding home backup power systems in Florida by amending existing statutes. It prohibits local governments from requiring permits or any equivalent local reviews for the installation, relocation, replacement, or repair of eligible backup power systems, as defined in the bill. Additionally, it establishes that local governments cannot adopt technical amendments to the Florida Building Code that impose such requirements. The bill also sets a threshold of $7,500 for work on single-family dwellings that does not require a building permit, with exceptions for certain types of work, and mandates that contractors keep written records of any work performed that falls under this exemption.

Furthermore, the bill allows local enforcement agencies to conduct inspections of backup power systems to ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code and the Florida Fire Prevention Code, without the need for a permit. It specifies that inspections can be conducted in person or virtually and outlines procedures for addressing noncompliance, including issuing correction notices and stop-work orders for immediate hazards. Importantly, it states that a failed inspection of a backup power system cannot solely justify withholding or revoking a certificate of occupancy for existing dwellings. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.