ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14

Safety and Health Committee · 2026-06-08 · ordinance

This ordinance, File Number 261040, is an amendment to Chapter 14 of the Miami-Dade County Code relating to Fire Prevention and Life Safety. It updates definitions, clarifies owner statement requirements for fire investigations, modifies appeal procedures for fire code violations, and revises requirements for operating permits. The ordinance also introduces provisions for recording consent agreements and notices of violation, requiring owners/occupants to notify the Chief Fire Official upon correction of certain violations, and authorizes the Chief Fire Official to order utility disconnections for buildings with pending fire code violations under specific circumstances. Technical amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code, updates to the false fire alarm ordinance, and provisions for the sale of exempt fireworks are included. It also addresses the designation and posting of structures sharing a street address, updates emergency action plan review requirements, mandates testing and maintenance of exit and emergency lighting, requires reporting of fire protection system maintenance, and sets standards for emergency power systems and water supplies for firefighting outside the urban development boundary. Technical and conforming changes are made, including modifications to civil penalties under Section 8CC-10. The ordinance was introduced on 6/2/2026 and is pending a second reading and BCC assignment, with an agenda date of 7/21/2026. It is a substitute to File Number 260390 and requires 4-6 weeks for processing.