ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14

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

Miami-Dade County is amending Chapter 14 of its Code of Ordinances related to Fire Prevention and Life Safety. The ordinance updates definitions, changes requirements for owner statements on fire investigations, modifies appeal procedures for fire code violations, and revises operating permit requirements. It also introduces procedures for recording consent agreements and notices of violation, requires building owners to notify the Chief Fire Official upon correction of certain violations, and authorizes the Chief Fire Official to order utility disconnections in specific circumstances for buildings with pending fire code violations. 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. The ordinance also addresses the designation and posting to identify structures sharing a street address, updates emergency action plan requirements, and mandates testing and maintenance of exit and emergency lighting equipment. Reporting requirements for fire protection system maintenance, protection and installation of emergency power systems, and water supplies for firefighting outside the urban development boundary are also updated. Civil penalties are imposed and modified. The ordinance is a substitute for File No. 260390.