ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14

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

This legislative matter concerns an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Miami-Dade County Code, relating to fire prevention and life safety. Key changes include updating definitions, modifying requirements for owner statements on fire investigations, amending appeal procedures for fire code violations, updating operating permit requirements, authorizing the Chief Fire Official to order utility disconnections for buildings with pending fire code violations under specific circumstances, and updating regulations for the sale of exempt fireworks. The ordinance also addresses false fire alarms, emergency action plans, exit and emergency lighting, fire protection systems, emergency power systems, and firefighting water supplies. The matter was introduced on 6/2/2026 and was scheduled for an agenda on 7/21/2026, with a deferral requested to September 1, 2026. Public comment included support for the fireworks regulations from fireworks companies concerned about illegal practices, and discussions with commissioners regarding enforcement, penalties, and the definition of 'imminent danger' for utility disconnections.