The Florida Senate

633.082  Inspection of fire control systems and fire protection systems.--

(1)  The State Fire Marshal shall have the right to inspect any fire control system during and after construction to determine that such system meets the standards set forth in the laws and rules of the state.

(2)  Fire protection systems installed in public and private properties, except one-family or two-family dwellings, in this state shall be inspected following procedures established in the nationally recognized inspection, testing, and maintenance standard NFPA-25 as set forth in the edition adopted by the State Fire Marshal. Quarterly, annual, 3-year, and 5-year inspections consistent with the contractual provisions with the owner shall be conducted by the certificateholder or permittees employed by the certificateholder pursuant to s. 633.521

(3)  The inspecting contractor shall provide to the building owner and the local authority having jurisdiction a copy of the inspection report established under s. 633.071(3). The maintenance of fire protection systems as well as corrective actions on deficient systems is the responsibility of the owner of the system or hydrant. This section does not prohibit governmental entities from inspecting and enforcing firesafety codes.

History.--s. 7, ch. 78-141; s. 25, ch. 2005-147.