Florida · statute · Fla. Stat. ch. 633 · 89 active provisions
As used in this chapter, the term:(1) “Board” means the Florida Fire Safety Board.(2) “Contracting” means engaging in business as a contractor.(3)(a) “Contractor I” means a contractor whose business includes the execution of contracts requiring the ability to lay out, fabricate, install, inspect, alter, repair, and ser…
(1) The Chief Financial Officer is designated as “State Fire Marshal.” The State Fire Marshal has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement this chapter. Rules must be in substantial conformity with generally accepted standards of firesafety; must take into consideration the direct sup…
(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 f…
(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,…
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 enfor…
(1) The State Fire Marshal may in his or her discretion take or cause to be taken the testimony on oath of a person whom he or she believes to be cognizant of any facts in relation to matters under investigation.(2) If the State Fire Marshal is of the opinion that there is sufficient evidence to charge a person with an…
(1) The State Fire Marshal shall appoint such agents, including agents of the Division of Criminal Investigations, 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…
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 su…
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…
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 fires…
(1) A person who violates any provision of this chapter, any order or rule of the State Fire Marshal, or any order to cease and desist or to correct conditions issued under this chapter commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(2) It is a misdemeanor of the first de…
(1)(a) As used in this section, the term “consultant” means any individual or entity, or employee of the individual or entity, retained by an insurer to assist in the investigation of a fire, explosion, or suspected fraudulent insurance act.(b) The State Fire Marshal or an agent appointed pursuant to s. 633.114, an age…
(1) The division shall:(a) Establish, by rule, uniform minimum standards for the training of firefighters and volunteer firefighters.(b) Establish, by rule, minimum curriculum requirements and criteria used to approve education or training providers, including schools operated by or for any fire service provider, for t…
(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 initia…
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.
(1) The Firefighter Assistance Grant Program is created within the division to improve the emergency response capability of volunteer fire departments and combination fire departments. The program shall provide financial assistance to improve firefighter safety and enable such fire departments to provide firefighting,…
(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 Incid…
(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 education…
(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…
(1) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited as the “Reduced Cigarette Ignition Propensity Standard and Firefighter Protection Act.”(2) LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT.—The Legislature finds and declares that:(a) Cigarettes are the leading cause of fire deaths in this state and in the nation.(b) Each year in the United S…
(1) DEFINITION.—As used in this section, the term “organization” means the direct-support organization established under this section.(2) ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED.—The division may establish a direct-support organization, to be known as the “State Fire Marshal Safety and Training Force,” whose sole purpose is to suppor…
(1) The State Fire Marshal shall adopt, by rule pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54, the Florida Fire Prevention Code which shall contain or incorporate by reference all firesafety laws and rules that pertain to and govern the design, construction, erection, alteration, modification, repair, and demolition of public…
(1) There is created within the department the Florida Fire Code Advisory Council with 11 members appointed by the State Fire Marshal. The council shall advise and recommend to the State Fire Marshal changes to and interpretation of the uniform firesafety standards adopted under s. 633.206, the Florida Fire Prevention…
The Legislature hereby determines that to protect the public health, safety, and welfare it is necessary to provide for firesafety standards governing the construction and utilization of certain buildings and structures. The Legislature further determines that certain buildings or structures, due to their specialized u…
(1) The Florida Fire Prevention Code adopted by the State Fire Marshal, which shall operate in conjunction with the Florida Building Code, shall be deemed adopted by each municipality, county, and special district with firesafety responsibilities. The minimum firesafety codes do not apply to buildings and structures su…