ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · ordinance

This legislative matter concerns an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, relating to fire prevention and life safety. The ordinance updates definitions, changes requirements for owner's statements on fire investigations, amends procedures for appeals of fire code violations, and updates requirements for operating permits. It also provides for the recording of consent agreements and notices of violation, requires notification upon correction of certain violations, and authorizes the Chief Fire Official to order utility disconnections in specific circumstances of pending fire code violations. Technical amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code, updates to the false fire alarm ordinance, provisions for the sale of exempt fireworks, designation and posting for structures sharing an address, and updated requirements for emergency action plans are included. Additionally, it addresses testing and maintenance of exit and emergency lighting, reporting of maintenance for fire protection systems, protection and installation of emergency power systems, and water supplies for firefighting outside the urban development boundary. Civil penalties are imposed and modified. The ordinance was introduced on 6/2/2026, had a second reading, and was scheduled for an agenda date of 9/1/2026. A deferral to the September 1, 2026, Board of County Commissioners meeting was requested.