Florida Senate - 2011 COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Bill No. CS for SB 396
Barcode 231238
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Senate . House
Comm: RCS .
03/16/2011 .
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The Committee on Regulated Industries (Wise) recommended the
following:
1 Senate Amendment (with title amendment)
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3 Between lines 711 and 712
4 insert:
5 Section 19. Section 553.502, Florida Statutes, is amended
6 to read:
7 553.502 Intent.—The purpose and intent of this part ss.
8 553.501-553.513 is to incorporate into the law of this state the
9 accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities
10 Act of 1990, as amended Pub. L. No. 101-336, 42 U.S.C. ss. 12101
11 et seq., and to obtain and maintain United States Department of
12 Justice certification of the Florida Accessibility Code for
13 Building Construction as equivalent to federal standards for
14 accessibility of buildings, structures, and facilities. All
15 state laws, rules, standards, and codes governing facilities
16 covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for
17 Accessible Design guidelines shall be maintained to assure
18 certification of the state’s construction standards and codes.
19 This part Nothing in ss. 553.501-553.513 is not intended to
20 expand or diminish the defenses available to a place of public
21 accommodation or a commercial facility under the Americans with
22 Disabilities Act and the standards federal Americans with
23 Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines, including, but not
24 limited to, the readily achievable standard, and the standards
25 applicable to alterations to private buildings or facilities as
26 defined by the standards places of public accommodation.
27 Section 20. Section 553.503, Florida Statutes, is amended
28 to read:
29 553.503 Adoption of federal standards guidelines.—Subject
30 to modifications under this part the exceptions in s. 553.504,
31 the federal Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for
32 Accessible Design Accessibility Guidelines, and related
33 regulations provided as adopted by reference in 28 C.F.R., parts
34 35 and part 36, and 49 C.F.R. part 37 subparts A and D, and
35 Title II of Pub. L. No. 101-336, are hereby adopted and
36 incorporated by reference as the law of this state and shall be
37 incorporated into. The guidelines shall establish the minimum
38 standards for the accessibility of buildings and facilities
39 built or altered within this state. the 1997 Florida
40 Accessibility Code for Building Construction and must be adopted
41 by the Florida Building Commission in accordance with chapter
42 120.
43 Section 21. Section 553.504, Florida Statutes, is amended
44 to read:
45 553.504 Exceptions to applicability of the federal
46 standards guidelines.—Notwithstanding the adoption of the
47 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design
48 pursuant to Accessibility Guidelines in s. 553.503, all
49 buildings, structures, and facilities in this state must shall
50 meet the following additional requirements if such requirements
51 when they provide increased accessibility:
52 (1) All new or altered public buildings and facilities,
53 private buildings and facilities, places of public
54 accommodation, and commercial facilities, as those terms are
55 defined by the standards, subject to this part ss. 553.501
56 553.513 which may be frequented in, lived in, or worked in by
57 the public must shall comply with this part ss. 553.501-553.513.
58 (2) All new single-family houses, duplexes, triplexes,
59 condominiums, and townhouses shall provide at least one
60 bathroom, located with maximum possible privacy, where bathrooms
61 are provided on habitable grade levels, with a door that has a
62 29-inch clear opening. However, if only a toilet room is
63 provided at grade level, such toilet room must shall have a
64 clear opening of at least not less than 29 inches.
65 (3) All required doors and walk-through openings in
66 buildings excluding single-family homes, duplexes, and triplexes
67 not covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or
68 the Fair Housing Act shall have at least 29 inches of clear
69 width except under ss. 553.501-553.513.
70 (4) In addition to the requirements in reference 4.8.4 of
71 the guidelines, all landings on ramps shall be not less than 60
72 inches clear, and the bottom of each ramp shall have not less
73 than 72 inches of straight and level clearance.
74 (5) All curb ramps shall be designed and constructed in
75 accordance with the following requirements:
76 (a) Notwithstanding the requirements of reference 4.8.5.2
77 of the guidelines, handrails on ramps which are not continuous
78 shall extend not less than 18 inches beyond the sloped segment
79 at both the top and bottom, and shall be parallel to the floor
80 or ground surface.
81 (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of references 4.3.3
82 and 4.8.3 of the guidelines, curb ramps that are part of a
83 required means of egress shall be not less than 44 inches wide.
84 (c) Notwithstanding the requirements of reference 4.7.5 of
85 the guidelines, curb ramps located where pedestrians must use
86 them and all curb ramps which are not protected by handrails or
87 guardrails shall have flared sides with a slope not exceeding a
88 ratio of 1 to 12.
89 (3)(6) Notwithstanding the requirements in s. 404.2.9
90 reference 4.13.11 of the standards guidelines, exterior hinged
91 doors must shall be so designed so that such doors can be pushed
92 or pulled open with a force not exceeding 8.5 foot pounds.
93 (7) Notwithstanding the requirements in reference 4.33.1 of
94 the guidelines, all public food service establishments, all
95 establishments licensed under the Beverage Law for consumption
96 on the premises, and all facilities governed by reference 4.1 of
97 the guidelines shall provide seating or spaces for seating in
98 accordance with the following requirements:
99 (a) For the first 100 fixed seats, accessible and usable
100 spaces must be provided consistent with the following table:
101 Capacity of SeatingIn Assembly AreasNumber of RequiredWheelchair Locations
102 1 to 25 1
103 26 to 50 2
104 51 to 100 4
105 (b) For all remaining fixed seats, there shall be not less
106 than one such accessible and usable space for each 100 fixed
107 seats or fraction thereof.
108 (8) Notwithstanding the requirements in references 4.32.1
109 4.32.4 of the guidelines, all fixed seating in public food
110 service establishments, in establishments licensed under the
111 Beverage Law for consumption on the premises, and in all other
112 facilities governed by reference 4.1 of the guidelines shall be
113 designed and constructed in accordance with the following
114 requirements:
115 (a) All aisles adjacent to fixed seating shall provide
116 clear space for wheelchairs.
117 (b) Where there are open positions along both sides of such
118 aisles, the aisles shall be not less than 52 inches wide.
119 (4)(9) In motels and hotels a number of rooms equaling at
120 least 5 percent of the guest rooms minus the number of
121 accessible rooms required by the standards must guidelines shall
122 provide the following special accessibility features:
123 (a) Grab rails in bathrooms and toilet rooms that comply
124 with s. 604.5 4.16.4 of the standards guidelines.
125 (b) All beds in designed accessible guest rooms must shall
126 be an open-frame type that allows the to permit passage of lift
127 devices.
128 (c) Water closets that comply with section 604.4 of the
129 standards. All standard water closet seats shall be at a height
130 of 15 inches, measured vertically from the finished floor to the
131 top of the seat, with a variation of plus or minus 1/2 inch. A
132 portable or attached raised toilet seat shall be provided in all
133 designated handicapped accessible rooms.
134
135 All buildings, structures, or facilities licensed as a hotel,
136 motel, or condominium pursuant to chapter 509 are shall be
137 subject to the provisions of this subsection. This subsection
138 does not relieve Nothing in this subsection shall be construed
139 as relieving the owner of the responsibility of providing
140 accessible rooms in conformance with ss. 224 and 806 of the
141 standards 9.1-9.5 of the guidelines.
142 (10) Notwithstanding the requirements in reference 4.29.2
143 of the guidelines, all detectable warning surfaces required by
144 the guidelines shall be governed by the requirements of American
145 National Standards Institute A117.1-1986.
146 (11) Notwithstanding the requirements in references 4.31.2
147 and 4.31.3 of the guidelines, the installation and placement of
148 all public telephones shall be governed by the rules of the
149 Florida Public Service Commission.
150 (5)(12) Notwithstanding ss. 213 and 604 of the standards
151 the requirements in references 4.1.3(11) and 4.16-4.23 of the
152 guidelines, required bathing rooms restrooms and toilet rooms in
153 new construction shall be designed and constructed in accordance
154 with the following requirements:
155 (a) The standard accessible toilet compartment must
156 restroom stall shall contain an accessible lavatory within it,
157 which must be at least the size of such lavatory to be not less
158 than 19 inches wide by 17 inches deep, nominal size, and wall
159 mounted. The lavatory shall be mounted so as not to overlap the
160 clear floor space areas required by s. 604 of the standards 4.17
161 figure 30(a) of the guidelines for the standard accessible
162 toilet compartment stall and to comply with s. 606 of the
163 standards 4.19 of the guidelines. Such lavatories shall be
164 counted as part of the required fixture count for the building.
165 (b) The accessible toilet compartments must water closet
166 shall be located in the corner, diagonal to the door.
167 (c) The accessible stall door shall be self-closing.
168 (13) All customer checkout aisles not required by the
169 guidelines to be handicapped accessible shall have at least 32
170 inches of clear passage.
171 (14) Turnstiles shall not be used in occupancies which
172 serve fewer than 100 persons, but turnstiles may be used in
173 occupancies which serve at least 100 persons if there is an
174 unlocked alternate passageway on an accessible route affording
175 not less than 32 inches of clearance, equipped with latching
176 devices in accordance with the guidelines.
177 (6)(15) Barriers at common or emergency entrances and exits
178 of business establishments conducting business with the general
179 public that are existing, under construction, or under contract
180 for construction which would prevent a person from using such
181 entrances or exits must shall be removed.
182 Section 22. Section 553.5041, Florida Statutes, is amended
183 to read:
184 553.5041 Parking spaces for persons who have disabilities.—
185 (1) This section is not intended to expand or diminish the
186 defenses available to a place of public accommodation under the
187 Americans with Disabilities Act and the federal Americans with
188 Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design Accessibility
189 Guidelines, including, but not limited to, the readily
190 achievable standard, and the standards applicable to alterations
191 to places of public accommodation and commercial facilities.
192 Subject to the exceptions described in subsections (2), (4),
193 (5), and (6), if when the parking and loading zone requirements
194 of the federal standards and related regulations Americans with
195 Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG), as adopted by
196 reference in 28 C.F.R. part 36, subparts A and D, and Title II
197 of Pub. L. No. 101-336, provide increased accessibility, those
198 requirements are adopted and incorporated by reference as the
199 law of this state.
200 (2) State agencies and political subdivisions having
201 jurisdiction over street parking or publicly owned or operated
202 parking facilities are not required to provide a greater right
203 of-way width than would otherwise be planned under regulations,
204 guidelines, or practices normally applied to new development.
205 (3) Designated accessible If parking spaces are provided
206 for self-parking by employees or visitors, or both, accessible
207 spaces shall be provided in each such parking area. Such spaces
208 shall be designed and marked for the exclusive use of those
209 individuals who have a severe physical disability and have
210 permanent or temporary mobility problems that substantially
211 impair their ability to ambulate and who have been issued either
212 a disabled parking permit under s. 316.1958 or s. 320.0848 or a
213 license plate under s. 320.084, s. 320.0842, s. 320.0843, or s.
214 320.0845.
215 (4) The number of accessible parking spaces must comply
216 with the parking requirements in ADAAG s. 208 of the standards
217 4.1 and the following:
218 (a) There must be one accessible parking space in the
219 immediate vicinity of a publicly owned or leased building that
220 houses a governmental entity or a political subdivision,
221 including, but not limited to, state office buildings and
222 courthouses, if no parking for the public is not provided on the
223 premises of the building.
224 (b) There must be one accessible parking space for each 150
225 metered on-street parking spaces provided by state agencies and
226 political subdivisions.
227 (c) The number of parking spaces for persons who have
228 disabilities must be increased on the basis of demonstrated and
229 documented need.
230 (5) Accessible perpendicular and diagonal accessible
231 parking spaces and loading zones must be designed and located to
232 conform to in conformance with the guidelines set forth in ADAAG
233 ss. 502 and 503 of the standards. 4.1.2 and 4.6 and Appendix s.
234 A4.6.3 “Universal Parking Design.”
235 (a) All spaces must be located on an accessible route that
236 is at least no less than 44 inches wide so that users are will
237 not be compelled to walk or wheel behind parked vehicles except
238 behind his or her own vehicle.
239 (b) Each space must be located on the shortest safely
240 accessible route from the parking space to an accessible
241 entrance. If there are multiple entrances or multiple retail
242 stores, the parking spaces must be dispersed to provide parking
243 at the nearest accessible entrance. If a theme park or an
244 entertainment complex as defined in s. 509.013(9) provides
245 parking in several lots or areas from which access to the theme
246 park or entertainment complex is provided, a single lot or area
247 may be designated for parking by persons who have disabilities,
248 if the lot or area is located on the shortest safely accessible
249 route to an accessible entrance to the theme park or
250 entertainment complex or to transportation to such an accessible
251 entrance.
252 (c)1. Each parking space must be at least no less than 12
253 feet wide. Parking access aisles must be at least no less than 5
254 feet wide and must be part of an accessible route to the
255 building or facility entrance. In accordance with ADAAG s.
256 4.6.3, access aisles must be placed adjacent to accessible
257 parking spaces; however, two accessible parking spaces may share
258 a common access aisle. The access aisle must be striped
259 diagonally to designate it as a no-parking zone.
260 2. The parking access aisles are reserved for the temporary
261 exclusive use of persons who have disabled parking permits and
262 who require extra space to deploy a mobility device, lift, or
263 ramp in order to exit from or enter a vehicle. Parking is not
264 allowed in an access aisle. Violators are subject to the same
265 penalties that are imposed for illegally parking in parking
266 spaces that are designated for persons who have disabilities. A
267 vehicle may not be parked in an access aisle, even if the
268 vehicle owner or passenger is disabled or owns a disabled
269 parking permit.
270 3. Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection
271 to the contrary notwithstanding, a theme park or an
272 entertainment complex as defined in s. 509.013(9) in which are
273 provided continuous attendant services are provided for
274 directing individuals to marked accessible parking spaces or
275 designated lots for parking by persons who have disabilities,
276 may, in lieu of the required parking space design, provide
277 parking spaces that comply with ADAAG ss. 208 and 502 of the
278 standards 4.1 and 4.6.
279 (d) On-street parallel parking spaces must be located
280 either at the beginning or end of a block or adjacent to alley
281 entrances. Such spaces must be designed to conform to in
282 conformance with the guidelines set forth in ADAAG ss. 208 and
283 502 of the standards, except that 4.6.2 through 4.6.5,
284 exception: access aisles are not required. Curbs adjacent to
285 such spaces must be of a height that does will not interfere
286 with the opening and closing of motor vehicle doors. This
287 subsection does not relieve the owner of the responsibility to
288 comply with the parking requirements of ADAAG ss. 208 and 502 of
289 the standards 4.1 and 4.6.
290 (e) Parallel parking spaces must be even with surface
291 slopes, may match the grade of the adjacent travel lane, and
292 must not exceed a cross slope of 1 to 50, where feasible.
293 (f) Curb ramps must be located outside of the disabled
294 parking spaces and access aisles.
295 (e)(g)1. The removal of architectural barriers from a
296 parking facility in accordance with 28 C.F.R. s. 36.304 or with
297 s. 553.508 must comply with this section unless compliance would
298 cause the barrier removal not to be readily achievable. If
299 compliance would cause the barrier removal not to be readily
300 achievable, a facility may provide parking spaces at alternative
301 locations for persons who have disabilities and provide
302 appropriate signage directing such persons who have disabilities
303 to the alternative parking if readily achievable. The facility
304 may not reduce the required number or dimensions of those spaces
305 or, nor may it unreasonably increase the length of the
306 accessible route from a parking space to the facility. The
307 removal of an architectural barrier must not create a
308 significant risk to the health or safety of a person who has a
309 disability or to that of others.
310 2. A facility that is making alterations under s.
311 553.507(2)(b) must comply with this section to the maximum
312 extent feasible. If compliance with parking location
313 requirements is not feasible, the facility may provide parking
314 spaces at alternative locations for persons who have
315 disabilities and provide appropriate signage directing such
316 persons who have a disability to alternative parking. The
317 facility may not reduce the required number or dimensions of
318 those spaces, or nor may it unnecessarily increase the length of
319 the accessible route from a parking space to the facility. The
320 alteration must not create a significant risk to the health or
321 safety of a person who has a disability or to that of others.
322 (6) Each such parking space must be striped in a manner
323 that is consistent with the standards of the controlling
324 jurisdiction for other spaces and prominently outlined with blue
325 paint, and must be repainted when necessary, to be clearly
326 distinguishable as a parking space designated for persons who
327 have disabilities. The space and must be posted with a permanent
328 above-grade sign of a color and design approved by the
329 Department of Transportation, which is placed on or at least 60
330 inches above the finished floor or ground surface measured to
331 the bottom of the sign a distance of 84 inches above the ground
332 to the bottom of the sign and which bears the international
333 symbol of accessibility meeting the requirements of ADAAG s.
334 703.7.2.1 of the standards 4.30.7 and the caption “PARKING BY
335 DISABLED PERMIT ONLY.” Such a sign erected after October 1,
336 1996, must indicate the penalty for illegal use of the space.
337 Notwithstanding any other provision of this section to the
338 contrary notwithstanding, in a theme park or an entertainment
339 complex as defined in s. 509.013(9) in which accessible parking
340 is located in designated lots or areas, the signage indicating
341 the lot as reserved for accessible parking may be located at the
342 entrances to the lot in lieu of a sign at each parking place.
343 This subsection does not relieve the owner of the responsibility
344 of complying with the signage requirements of ADAAG s. 502.6 of
345 the standards 4.30.
346 Section 23. Section 553.505, Florida Statutes, is amended
347 to read:
348 553.505 Exceptions to applicability of the Americans with
349 Disabilities Act.—Notwithstanding the Americans with
350 Disabilities Act of 1990, private clubs are governed by this
351 part ss. 553.501-553.513. Parking spaces, parking lots, and
352 other parking facilities are governed by s. 553.5041 when that
353 section provides increased accessibility.
354 Section 24. Section 553.506, Florida Statutes, is amended
355 to read:
356 553.506 Powers of the commission.—In addition to any other
357 authority vested in the Florida Building Commission by law, the
358 commission, in implementing this part ss. 553.501-553.513, may,
359 by rule, adopt revised and updated versions of the Americans
360 with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design
361 Accessibility Guidelines in accordance with chapter 120.
362 Section 25. Section 553.507, Florida Statutes, is amended
363 to read:
364 553.507 Applicability Exemptions.—This part applies to
365 Sections 553.501-553.513 do not apply to any of the following:
366 (1) All areas of newly designed and newly constructed
367 buildings and facilities as determined by the federal standards
368 established and adopted pursuant to s. 553.503. Buildings,
369 structures, or facilities that were either under construction or
370 under contract for construction on October 1, 1997.
371 (2) Portions of altered buildings and facilities as
372 determined by the federal standards established and adopted
373 pursuant to s. 553.503. Buildings, structures, or facilities
374 that were in existence on October 1, 1997, unless:
375 (a) The building, structure, or facility is being converted
376 from residential to nonresidential or mixed use, as defined by
377 local law;
378 (b) The proposed alteration or renovation of the building,
379 structure, or facility will affect usability or accessibility to
380 a degree that invokes the requirements of s. 303(a) of the
381 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; or
382 (c) The original construction or any former alteration or
383 renovation of the building, structure, or facility was carried
384 out in violation of applicable permitting law.
385 (3) A building or facility that is being converted from
386 residential to nonresidential or mixed use as defined by the
387 Florida Building Code. Such building or facility must, at a
388 minimum, comply with s. 553.508 and the requirements for
389 alternations as determined by the federal standards established
390 and adopted pursuant to s. 553.503.
391 (4) Buildings and facilities where the original
392 construction or any former alternation or renovation was carried
393 out in violation of applicable permitting law.
394 Section 26. Section 553.509, Florida Statutes, is amended
395 to read:
396 553.509 Vertical accessibility.—
397 (1) This part and the Americans with Disabilities Act
398 Standards for Accessible Design do not Nothing in ss. 553.501
399 553.513 or the guidelines shall be construed to relieve the
400 owner of any building, structure, or facility governed by this
401 part those sections from the duty to provide vertical
402 accessibility to all levels above and below the occupiable grade
403 level, regardless of whether the standards guidelines require an
404 elevator to be installed in such building, structure, or
405 facility, except for:
406 (a) Elevator pits, elevator penthouses, mechanical rooms,
407 piping or equipment catwalks, and automobile lubrication and
408 maintenance pits and platforms.;
409 (b) Unoccupiable spaces, such as rooms, enclosed spaces,
410 and storage spaces that are not designed for human occupancy,
411 for public accommodations, or for work areas.; and
412 (c) Occupiable spaces and rooms that are not open to the
413 public and that house no more than five persons, including, but
414 not limited to, equipment control rooms and projection booths.
415 (d) Theaters, concert halls, and stadiums, or other large
416 assembly areas that have stadium-style seating or tiered seating
417 if ss. 221 and 802 of the standards are met.
418 (e) All play and recreation areas if the requirements of
419 chapter 10 of the standards are met.
420 (f) All employee areas as exempted in s. 203.9 of the
421 standards.
422 (g) Facilities, sites, and spaces exempted by s. 203 of the
423 standards.
424 (2)(a) Any person, firm, or corporation that owns, manages,
425 or operates a residential multifamily dwelling, including a
426 condominium, that is at least 75 feet high and contains a public
427 elevator, as described in s. 399.035(2) and (3) and rules
428 adopted by the Florida Building Commission, shall have at least
429 one public elevator that is capable of operating on an alternate
430 power source for emergency purposes. Alternate power shall be
431 available for the purpose of allowing all residents access for a
432 specified number of hours each day over a 5-day period following
433 a natural disaster, manmade disaster, emergency, or other civil
434 disturbance that disrupts the normal supply of electricity. The
435 alternate power source that controls elevator operations must
436 also be capable of powering any connected fire alarm system in
437 the building.
438 (b) At a minimum, the elevator must be appropriately
439 prewired and prepared to accept an alternate power source and
440 must have a connection on the line side of the main disconnect,
441 pursuant to National Electric Code Handbook, Article 700. In
442 addition to the required power source for the elevator and
443 connected fire alarm system in the building, the alternate power
444 supply must be sufficient to provide emergency lighting to the
445 interior lobbies, hallways, and other portions of the building
446 used by the public. Residential multifamily dwellings must have
447 an available generator and fuel source on the property or have
448 proof of a current contract posted in the elevator machine room
449 or other place conspicuous to the elevator inspector affirming a
450 current guaranteed service contract for such equipment and fuel
451 source to operate the elevator on an on-call basis within 24
452 hours after a request. By December 31, 2006, any person, firm or
453 corporation that owns, manages, or operates a residential
454 multifamily dwelling as defined in paragraph (a) must provide to
455 the local building inspection agency verification of engineering
456 plans for residential multifamily dwellings that provide for the
457 capability to generate power by alternate means. Compliance with
458 installation requirements and operational capability
459 requirements must be verified by local building inspectors and
460 reported to the county emergency management agency by December
461 31, 2007.
462 (c) Each newly constructed residential multifamily
463 dwelling, including a condominium, that is at least 75 feet high
464 and contains a public elevator, as described in s. 399.035(2)
465 and (3) and rules adopted by the Florida Building Commission,
466 must have at least one public elevator that is capable of
467 operating on an alternate power source for the purpose of
468 allowing all residents access for a specified number of hours
469 each day over a 5-day period following a natural disaster,
470 manmade disaster, emergency, or other civil disturbance that
471 disrupts the normal supply of electricity. The alternate power
472 source that controls elevator operations must be capable of
473 powering any connected fire alarm system in the building. In
474 addition to the required power source for the elevator and
475 connected fire alarm system, the alternate power supply must be
476 sufficient to provide emergency lighting to the interior
477 lobbies, hallways, and other portions of the building used by
478 the public. Engineering plans and verification of operational
479 capability must be provided by the local building inspector to
480 the county emergency management agency before occupancy of the
481 newly constructed building.
482 (d) Each person, firm, or corporation that is required to
483 maintain an alternate power source under this subsection shall
484 maintain a written emergency operations plan that details the
485 sequence of operations before, during, and after a natural or
486 manmade disaster or other emergency situation. The plan must
487 include, at a minimum, a lifesafety plan for evacuation,
488 maintenance of the electrical and lighting supply, and
489 provisions for the health, safety, and welfare of the residents.
490 In addition, the owner, manager, or operator of the residential
491 multifamily dwelling must keep written records of any contracts
492 for alternative power generation equipment. Also, quarterly
493 inspection records of lifesafety equipment and alternate power
494 generation equipment must be posted in the elevator machine room
495 or other place conspicuous to the elevator inspector, which
496 confirm that such equipment is properly maintained and in good
497 working condition, and copies of contracts for alternate power
498 generation equipment shall be maintained on site for
499 verification. The written emergency operations plan and
500 inspection records shall also be open for periodic inspection by
501 local and state government agencies as deemed necessary. The
502 owner or operator must keep a generator key in a lockbox posted
503 at or near any installed generator unit.
504 (e) Multistory affordable residential dwellings for persons
505 age 62 and older that are financed or insured by the United
506 States Department of Housing and Urban Development must make
507 every effort to obtain grant funding from the Federal Government
508 or the Florida Housing Finance Corporation to comply with this
509 subsection. If an owner of such a residential dwelling cannot
510 comply with the requirements of this subsection, the owner must
511 develop a plan with the local emergency management agency to
512 ensure that residents are evacuated to a place of safety in the
513 event of a power outage resulting from a natural or manmade
514 disaster or other emergency situation that disrupts the normal
515 supply of electricity for an extended period of time. A place of
516 safety may include, but is not limited to, relocation to an
517 alternative site within the building or evacuation to a local
518 shelter.
519 (f) As a part of the annual elevator inspection required
520 under s. 399.061, certified elevator inspectors shall confirm
521 that all installed generators required by this chapter are in
522 working order, have current inspection records posted in the
523 elevator machine room or other place conspicuous to the elevator
524 inspector, and that the required generator key is present in the
525 lockbox posted at or near the installed generator. If a building
526 does not have an installed generator, the inspector shall
527 confirm that the appropriate prewiring and switching
528 capabilities are present and that a statement is posted in the
529 elevator machine room or other place conspicuous to the elevator
530 inspector affirming a current guaranteed contract exists for
531 contingent services for alternate power is current for the
532 operating period.
533 (2) However, buildings, structures, and facilities must, as
534 a minimum, comply with the requirements in the Americans with
535 Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design Accessibility
536 Guidelines.
537 Section 27. Consistent with the federal implementation of
538 the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for
539 Accessible Design, buildings and facilities in this state may be
540 designed in conformity with the 2010 standards if the design
541 also complies with Florida-specific requirements provided in
542 part II of chapter 553, Florida Statutes, until the Florida
543 Accessibility Code for Building Construction is updated to
544 implement the changes to part II of chapter 553, Florida
545 Statutes, as provided by this Act.
546
547 ================= T I T L E A M E N D M E N T ================
548 And the title is amended as follows:
549 After line 52
550 insert:
551 amending s. 553.502, F.S.; revising intent with
552 respect to the Florida Americans with Disabilities
553 Act; amending s. 553.503, F.S.; incorporating the
554 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for
555 Accessible Design into state law by reference and
556 directing that they be adopted by rule into the
557 Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction;
558 amending s. 553.504, F.S.; revising exceptions to
559 incorporate the standards; amending s. 553.5041, F.S.;
560 revising provisions relating to parking spaces for
561 persons who have disabilities to incorporate the
562 standards; amending ss. 553.505 and 553.506, F.S.;
563 conforming provisions to changes made by the act;
564 amending s. 553.507, F.S.; providing for the
565 applicability of the act; amending s. 553.509, F.S.;
566 revising provisions relating to vertical accessiblity
567 to incorporate the standards; providing that buildings
568 and facilities in this state do not have to comply
569 with the changes provided by this act until the
570 Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction
571 is updated;