Safety and Health Committee: June 2026
Miami-Dade County
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
This legislative item is a report concerning the approval of minutes for the Safety and Health Committee meetings held on March 9, 2026, and April 13, 2026. The Safety and Health Committee approved these minutes on June 8, 2026. No specific development projects or business opportunities are detailed in this document.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Report
- Decision:
- Approved (minutes)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
This legislative item, File Number 260952, concerns the approval of the Clerk's summary of minutes for the Safety and Health Committee meetings held on March 9, 2026, and April 13, 2026. The Safety and Health Committee approved these minutes on June 8, 2026. No specific development project details are included.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Report
- Decision:
- Approved (minutes)
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This document is a withdrawn ordinance related to amendments to Chapter 14 of the Miami-Dade County Code concerning fire prevention and life safety. It introduced numerous changes including updating definitions, modifying requirements for owner statements on fire investigations, amending appeal procedures for fire code violations, updating operating permit requirements, allowing recording of consent agreements and notices of violation, requiring notification upon correction of violations, authorizing utility disconnections for buildings with pending fire code violations, making technical amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code, updating the false fire alarm ordinance, providing for the sale of exempt fireworks, designating structures sharing a street address, updating emergency action plan requirements, and specifying testing/maintenance for exit and emergency lighting, fire protection systems, and emergency power systems. It also addressed water supplies for firefighting outside the Urban Development Boundary and imposed/modified civil penalties. The ordinance was introduced on March 3, 2026, and was withdrawn by the Safety and Health Committee on June 8, 2026.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This document details a proposed ordinance (Legislative Item File Number: 260390) by the Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department to amend Chapter 14 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, relating to fire prevention and life safety. The ordinance was withdrawn. It proposed updates to definitions, owner's statements for fire investigations, appeals of fire code violations, operating permits, recording of consent agreements and notices of violation, notification of violation correction, utility disconnection authority for pending fire code violations, technical amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code, the false fire alarm ordinance, sale of exempt fireworks, designation of structures sharing a street address, emergency action plans, testing and maintenance of exit and emergency lighting, reporting of fire protection system maintenance, emergency power systems, and water supplies for firefighting outside the Urban Development Boundary. It also proposed modifications to civil penalties. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on April 21, 2026, and was scheduled for a public hearing before the Safety and Health Committee on June 8, 2026, where it was ultimately withdrawn.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This document is an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Miami-Dade County Code related to Fire Prevention and Life Safety. It was introduced on March 3, 2026, and subsequently withdrawn. The ordinance proposed numerous changes including updating definitions, modifying requirements for owner's statements on fire investigations, amending appeal procedures for fire code violations, updating operating permit requirements, allowing recording of consent agreements and notices of violation, requiring notification upon correction of violations, authorizing utility disconnections for pending fire code violations, making technical amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code, updating the false fire alarm ordinance, regulating the sale of exempt fireworks, requiring designation and posting for structures sharing a street address, updating emergency action plan requirements, mandating testing and maintenance of exit and emergency lighting, requiring reporting of fire protection system maintenance, specifying requirements for emergency power systems and water supplies for firefighting outside the Urban Development Boundary, and modifying civil penalties. The Safety and Health Committee withdrew the ordinance on June 8, 2026, referencing Substitute Item 261040.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This document is an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Miami-Dade County Code related to Fire Prevention and Life Safety. It was introduced on March 3, 2026, and subsequently withdrawn. The ordinance proposed numerous changes including updating definitions, modifying requirements for owner's statements on fire investigations, amending appeal procedures for fire code violations, updating operating permit requirements, allowing recording of consent agreements and notices of violation, requiring notification of violation correction, authorizing utility disconnection for buildings with pending fire code violations, making technical amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code, updating the false fire alarm ordinance, regulating the sale of exempt fireworks, providing for the designation and posting of structures sharing a street address, updating emergency action plan requirements, mandating testing and maintenance of exit and emergency lighting, requiring reporting of fire protection system maintenance, regulating emergency power systems and water supplies for firefighting outside the Urban Development Boundary, and modifying civil penalties. The Safety and Health Committee withdrew the ordinance on June 8, 2026, referring to Substitute Agenda Item 1G1, Legislative File No. 261040.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This document is an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Miami-Dade County Code related to Fire Prevention and Life Safety. It was introduced on March 3, 2026, and subsequently withdrawn. The ordinance proposed numerous changes including updating definitions, modifying requirements for owner's statements on fire investigations, amending appeal procedures for fire code violations, updating operating permit requirements, authorizing utility disconnections for buildings with pending fire code violations, and updating regulations for false fire alarms, fireworks sales, emergency action plans, exit lighting, fire protection systems, emergency power systems, and water supplies for firefighting outside the Urban Development Boundary. It also proposed changes to civil penalties. The Safety and Health Committee withdrew the ordinance on June 8, 2026, referencing Substitute Legislative File No. 261040.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This document is an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, relating to fire prevention and life safety. The ordinance was introduced on March 3, 2026, and was ultimately withdrawn. It proposed numerous changes including updating definitions, modifying requirements for owner's statements on fire investigations, amending appeal procedures for fire code violations, updating operating permit requirements, authorizing utility disconnections for buildings with pending fire code violations, and updating regulations for false fire alarms, fireworks sales, emergency action plans, exit lighting, fire protection systems, emergency power systems, and water supplies for firefighting. The Safety and Health Committee withdrew the ordinance on June 8, 2026, referencing Substitute File No. 261040.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This document is an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, relating to fire prevention and life safety. It was introduced on March 3, 2026, and subsequently withdrawn. The ordinance proposed numerous updates including definitions, owner's statements for fire investigations, appeals procedures for fire code violations, operating permit requirements, recording of consent agreements and notices of violation, owner notification upon correction of violations, authorization for utility disconnection for 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 a street address, emergency action plans, testing and maintenance of exit and emergency lighting, reporting of fire protection system maintenance, emergency power systems, and water supplies for firefighting outside the urban development boundary. It also included modifications to civil penalties. The Safety and Health Committee withdrew the ordinance on June 8, 2026, referencing Substitute Legislative File No. 261040.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This document is an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Miami-Dade County Code related to fire prevention and life safety. It was introduced on March 3, 2026, and subsequently withdrawn. The ordinance proposed numerous changes including updating definitions, modifying requirements for owner's statements on fire investigations, amending appeal procedures for fire code violations, updating operating permit requirements, allowing recording of consent agreements and notices of violation, requiring notification of violation correction, authorizing utility disconnections for buildings with pending fire code violations, making technical amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code, updating the false fire alarm ordinance, providing for the sale of exempt fireworks, designating structures sharing a street address, updating emergency action plan requirements, and specifying testing/maintenance for exit and emergency lighting, fire protection systems, and emergency power systems. It also addressed water supplies for firefighting outside the Urban Development Boundary and modified civil penalties. The Safety and Health Committee withdrew the ordinance on June 8, 2026, referencing Substitute item 261040.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This document is a withdrawn ordinance amendment related to fire prevention in Miami-Dade County. It proposed numerous changes to Chapter 14 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, including updating definitions, modifying requirements for owner statements on fire investigations, amending appeal procedures for fire code violations, updating operating permit requirements, and authorizing utility disconnections for buildings with pending fire code violations. It also addressed false fire alarms, fireworks sales, emergency action plans, exit and emergency lighting, fire protection systems, emergency power systems, and water supply for firefighting outside the Urban Development Boundary. The ordinance was introduced on March 3, 2026, and was withdrawn by the Safety and Health Committee on June 8, 2026. It was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on April 21, 2026, but ultimately withdrawn.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This document details a proposed ordinance (Legislative Item File Number: 260390) by the Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department to amend Chapter 14 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, relating to fire prevention and life safety. The ordinance was introduced on March 3, 2026, and was ultimately withdrawn. The proposed amendments covered a wide range of fire safety regulations, including updating definitions, changing requirements for owner's statements on fire investigations, amending appeal procedures for fire code violations, updating operating permit requirements, authorizing utility disconnections for pending fire code violations, updating the false fire alarm ordinance, providing for the sale of exempt fireworks, designating structures sharing a street address, updating emergency action plan requirements, and specifying testing and maintenance for exit/emergency lighting, emergency power systems, and water supplies for firefighting outside the urban development boundary. It also involved modifying civil penalties. The Safety and Health Committee withdrew the ordinance on June 8, 2026, referencing Substitute Legislative File No. 261040. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on April 21, 2026.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This document details a proposed ordinance (File Number 260390) to amend Chapter 14 of the Miami-Dade County Code, relating to fire prevention and life safety. The ordinance was introduced on March 3, 2026, and sponsored by Roberto J. Gonzalez. It was withdrawn by the Safety and Health Committee on June 8, 2026. The proposed amendments cover a wide range of fire safety regulations, including definitions, owner's statements for fire investigations, appeals of fire code violations, operating permits, recording of consent agreements and notices of violation, utility disconnections for pending violations, technical amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code, false fire alarm procedures, sale of exempt fireworks, premises identification for shared addresses, emergency action plans, testing and maintenance of exit and emergency lighting, reporting of fire protection system maintenance, emergency power systems, and water supplies for firefighting outside the Urban Development Boundary. It also addresses civil penalties and restitution funds. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on April 21, 2026, but ultimately withdrawn.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This document is an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, relating to fire prevention and life safety. It was introduced on March 3, 2026, and subsequently withdrawn. The ordinance proposed numerous changes including updating definitions, modifying requirements for owner's statements on fire investigations, amending appeal procedures for fire code violations, updating operating permit requirements, authorizing utility disconnections for buildings with pending fire code violations, and updating regulations for false fire alarms, fireworks sales, emergency action plans, exit lighting, fire protection systems, emergency power systems, and water supplies for firefighting. The Safety and Health Committee withdrew the ordinance on June 8, 2026, referencing Substitute Item 261040. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on April 21, 2026.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This legislative item, File Number 260390, was an ordinance proposing amendments to Chapter 14 of the Miami-Dade County Code, relating to Fire Prevention and Life Safety. The proposed changes included updating definitions, modifying requirements for owner's statements on fire investigations, amending appeal procedures for fire code violations, updating operating permit requirements, authorizing utility disconnections for buildings with pending fire code violations, and making technical amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code. It also addressed false fire alarms, the sale of exempt fireworks, premises identification, emergency action plans, exit and emergency lighting, fire protection system maintenance reporting, emergency power systems, and water supplies for firefighting outside the Urban Development Boundary. The ordinance was introduced on March 3, 2026, and was ultimately withdrawn.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This document details a proposed ordinance (Legislative Item File Number: 260390) to amend Chapter 14 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, relating to fire prevention and life safety. The ordinance was introduced on March 3, 2026, and sponsored by Roberto J. Gonzalez. Key proposed changes include updating definitions, modifying requirements for owner's statements on fire investigations, amending appeal procedures for fire code violations, updating operating permit requirements, allowing recording of consent agreements and notices of violation, requiring notification of corrected violations, authorizing utility disconnections for buildings with pending fire code violations, making technical amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code, updating the false fire alarm ordinance, regulating the sale of exempt fireworks, providing for the designation and posting of structures sharing a street address, updating emergency action plan requirements, mandating testing and maintenance of exit and emergency lighting, requiring reporting of fire protection system maintenance, regulating emergency power systems, and updating water supply requirements for firefighting outside the Urban Development Boundary. The ordinance also involves modifying civil penalties. The Safety and Health Committee withdrew the ordinance on June 8, 2026, referencing Substitute Item 261040. The Board of County Commissioners adopted it on first reading on April 21, 2026.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn (by Safety and Health Committee), Adopted on first reading (by Board of County Commissioners)
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This legislative matter, File Number 260390, proposed amendments to Chapter 14 of the Miami-Dade County Code, relating to Fire Prevention. The ordinance aimed to update definitions, change requirements for owner statements on fire investigations, amend appeal procedures for fire code violations, update operating permit requirements, and authorize utility disconnections for buildings with pending fire code violations. It also addressed false fire alarms, fireworks sales, emergency action plans, exit lighting, fire protection systems, emergency power systems, and water supplies for firefighting outside the Urban Development Boundary. The matter was introduced on March 3, 2026, and was ultimately withdrawn by the Safety and Health Committee on June 8, 2026, with a reference to Substitute File No. 261040.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This document is a withdrawn ordinance (File Number: 260390) that proposed amendments to Chapter 14 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, relating to fire prevention and life safety. The ordinance aimed to update definitions, change requirements for owner's statements on fire investigations, amend appeal procedures for fire code violations, update operating permit requirements, allow recording of consent agreements and notices of violation, require notification upon correction of certain violations, authorize utility disconnections for buildings with pending fire code violations, make technical amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code, update the false fire alarm ordinance, provide for the sale of exempt fireworks, designate and post structures sharing a street address, update emergency action plan requirements, mandate testing and maintenance of exit and emergency lighting, require reporting of fire protection system maintenance, regulate emergency power systems, and modify civil penalties. The ordinance was introduced on March 3, 2026, and was withdrawn by the Safety and Health Committee on June 8, 2026. A substitute ordinance (Legislative File No. 261040) was referenced.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This document is a withdrawn ordinance (File Number: 260390) that proposed amendments to Chapter 14 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, relating to fire prevention and life safety. The ordinance aimed to update definitions, change requirements for owner's statements on fire investigations, amend appeal procedures for fire code violations, update operating permit requirements, and authorize utility disconnections for buildings with pending fire code violations. It also addressed false fire alarms, sale of exempt fireworks, premises identification, emergency action plans, exit and emergency lighting, fire protection system maintenance reporting, emergency power systems, and water supplies for firefighting outside the Urban Development Boundary. The ordinance was introduced on March 3, 2026, and was withdrawn by the Safety and Health Committee on June 8, 2026. A substitute ordinance, Legislative File No. 261040, was referenced.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This document is an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, relating to fire prevention and life safety. It was introduced on March 3, 2026, and subsequently withdrawn. The ordinance proposed numerous changes, including updating definitions, modifying requirements for owner's statements on fire investigations, amending appeal procedures for fire code violations, updating operating permit requirements, allowing for the recording of consent agreements and notices of violation, requiring notification upon correction of violations, authorizing utility disconnections for buildings with pending fire code violations, making technical amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code, updating the false fire alarm ordinance, regulating the sale of exempt fireworks, providing for the designation and posting of structures sharing a street address, updating emergency action plan requirements, mandating testing and maintenance of exit and emergency lighting, requiring reporting of fire protection system maintenance, regulating emergency power systems, and specifying water supply requirements for firefighting outside the Urban Development Boundary. It also proposed modifications to civil penalties. The ordinance was withdrawn by the Safety and Health Committee on June 8, 2026, with a reference to Substitute Agenda Item 261040.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This document details a proposed ordinance (Legislative Item File Number: 260390) to amend Chapter 14 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, relating to fire prevention and life safety. The ordinance was introduced on March 3, 2026, and sponsored by Roberto J. Gonzalez. Key proposed changes include updating definitions, modifying requirements for owner's statements on fire investigations, amending appeal procedures for fire code violations, updating operating permit requirements, allowing recording of consent agreements and notices of violation, requiring notification of violation correction, authorizing utility disconnections for buildings with pending fire code violations, making technical amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code, updating the false fire alarm ordinance, regulating the sale of exempt fireworks, providing for the designation and posting of structures sharing a street address, updating emergency action plan requirements, mandating testing and maintenance of exit and emergency lighting, requiring reporting of fire protection system maintenance, regulating emergency power systems, and updating water supply requirements for firefighting outside the Urban Development Boundary. The ordinance also involves imposing and modifying civil penalties. The Safety and Health Committee withdrew the ordinance on June 8, 2026, referencing Substitute Legislative File No. 261040. The Board of County Commissioners adopted the ordinance on first reading on April 21, 2026.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn (by Safety and Health Committee); Adopted on first reading (by Board of County Commissioners)
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This document is a legislative item file for an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, relating to fire prevention. The ordinance, with File Number 260390, was introduced on March 3, 2026, and was ultimately withdrawn. It proposed numerous updates and technical amendments to fire prevention codes, including definitions, owner's statements for fire investigations, appeals of fire code violations, operating permits, consent agreements, utility disconnections for pending violations, false fire alarm procedures, fireworks sales, emergency action plans, exit and emergency lighting, fire protection systems maintenance, emergency power systems, and water supplies for firefighting outside the Urban Development Boundary. The proposed changes also included modifications to civil penalties. The Safety and Health Committee withdrew the ordinance on June 8, 2026, referencing Substitute Agenda Item 1G1, Legislative File No. 261040.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This document is a withdrawn ordinance (File Number: 260390) that proposed amendments to Chapter 14 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, relating to fire prevention and life safety. The ordinance aimed to update definitions, change requirements for owner's statements on fire investigations, amend appeal procedures for fire code violations, update operating permit requirements, authorize utility disconnections for buildings with pending fire code violations, and modify requirements for emergency action plans, exit lighting, emergency power systems, and water supplies for firefighting outside the urban development boundary. It also addressed fireworks sales, premises identification, and reporting of maintenance activities for fire protection systems. The ordinance was introduced on March 3, 2026, and was withdrawn by the Safety and Health Committee on June 8, 2026. A related substitute ordinance, Legislative File No. 261040, is referenced.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This document details a proposed ordinance (Legislative Item File Number: 260390) to amend Chapter 14 of the Miami-Dade County Code, focusing on fire prevention and life safety. The ordinance was withdrawn from consideration. It proposed numerous changes including updating definitions, modifying requirements for owner statements on fire investigations, amending appeal procedures for fire code violations, updating operating permit requirements, allowing recording of consent agreements and notices of violation, requiring notification of violation correction, authorizing utility disconnections for pending fire code violations, updating the false fire alarm ordinance, regulating the sale of exempt fireworks, designating structures sharing a street address, updating emergency action plan submittals, and specifying requirements for exit/emergency lighting, emergency power systems, and water supplies for firefighting outside the Urban Development Boundary. It also proposed modifications to civil penalties. The ordinance was introduced on March 3, 2026, and withdrawn by the Safety and Health Committee on June 8, 2026. A substitute ordinance (Legislative File No. 261040) was referenced.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This document is an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, relating to fire prevention and life safety. It was introduced on March 3, 2026, and subsequently withdrawn. The ordinance proposed numerous updates and technical amendments to fire prevention codes, including definitions, owner's statements for fire investigations, appeals procedures, operating permits, consent agreements, utility disconnections for fire code violations, false fire alarm regulations, fireworks sales, emergency action plans, exit and emergency lighting, fire protection systems maintenance, emergency power systems, water supplies for firefighting outside the Urban Development Boundary, premises identification, and civil penalties. The Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department was the requester. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on April 21, 2026, and was scheduled for a public hearing before the Safety and Health Committee on June 8, 2026, where it was ultimately withdrawn.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This legislative matter, File Number 260390, concerns an ordinance to amend Chapter 14 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, relating to fire prevention and life safety. The ordinance was introduced on March 3, 2026, and was sponsored by Roberto J. Gonzalez. The proposed changes include updating definitions, modifying requirements for owner's statements on fire investigations, amending appeal procedures for fire code violations, updating operating permit requirements, allowing for the recording of consent agreements and notices of violation, requiring notification upon correction of certain violations, authorizing utility disconnections for buildings with pending fire code violations, making technical amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code, updating the false fire alarm ordinance, providing for the sale of exempt fireworks, designating and posting structures sharing a street address, updating emergency action plan requirements, specifying testing and maintenance for exit and emergency lighting, reporting required maintenance for fire protection systems, regulating emergency power systems and water supplies for firefighting outside the urban development boundary, making technical and conforming changes, and amending civil penalties. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on April 21, 2026, and was scheduled for a public hearing before the Safety and Health Committee on June 8, 2026. However, the legislative history indicates the item was ultimately withdrawn by the Safety and Health Committee on June 8, 2026. A substitute ordinance, Legislative File No. 261040, is referenced.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This document is a withdrawn ordinance related to amendments to Chapter 14 of the Miami-Dade County Code concerning fire prevention and life safety. It introduced numerous changes including updating definitions, modifying requirements for owner's statements on fire investigations, amending appeal procedures for fire code violations, updating operating permit requirements, and authorizing utility disconnections for buildings with pending fire code violations. It also addressed false fire alarms, fireworks sales, emergency action plans, exit and emergency lighting, fire protection systems, emergency power systems, and water supplies for firefighting outside the Urban Development Boundary. The ordinance was introduced on March 3, 2026, and was withdrawn by the Safety and Health Committee on June 8, 2026, with a reference to substitute item 261040.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This document is an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Miami-Dade County Code related to Fire Prevention and Life Safety. It was introduced on March 3, 2026, and subsequently withdrawn. The ordinance proposed numerous changes including updating definitions, modifying requirements for owner's statements on fire investigations, amending appeal procedures for fire code violations, updating operating permit requirements, allowing recording of consent agreements and notices of violation, requiring notification of violation correction, authorizing utility disconnections for pending fire code violations, making technical amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code, updating the false fire alarm ordinance, providing for the sale of exempt fireworks, designating structures sharing a street address, updating emergency action plan requirements, and specifying testing/maintenance for exit and emergency lighting, fire protection systems, and emergency power systems. It also addressed water supplies for firefighting outside the Urban Development Boundary and modified civil penalties. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on April 21, 2026, and was scheduled for a public hearing before the Safety and Health Committee on June 8, 2026, but was ultimately withdrawn.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This document details a proposed ordinance (File Number 260390) to amend Chapter 14 of the Miami-Dade County Code, relating to fire prevention and life safety. The ordinance was introduced on March 3, 2026, and sponsored by Roberto J. Gonzalez. It was withdrawn by the Safety and Health Committee on June 8, 2026. The proposed amendments cover a wide range of fire safety regulations, including updating definitions, changing requirements for owner's statements on fire investigations, amending appeal procedures for fire code violations, updating operating permit requirements, authorizing utility disconnections for pending fire code violations, and modifying civil penalties. It also addresses false fire alarms, sale of exempt fireworks, premises identification, emergency action plans, exit and emergency lighting, fire protection system maintenance reporting, emergency power systems, and water supplies for firefighting outside the Urban Development Boundary. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on April 21, 2026, but ultimately withdrawn.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This document is an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Miami-Dade County Code related to Fire Prevention and Life Safety. It was introduced on March 3, 2026, and subsequently withdrawn. The ordinance proposed numerous changes including updating definitions, modifying requirements for owner's statements on fire investigations, amending appeal procedures for fire code violations, updating operating permit requirements, allowing recording of consent agreements and notices of violation, requiring notification of violation correction, authorizing utility disconnection for buildings with pending fire code violations, making technical amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code, updating the false fire alarm ordinance, providing for the sale of exempt fireworks, designating structures sharing a street address, updating emergency action plan requirements, and specifying testing/maintenance for exit and emergency lighting, fire protection systems, and emergency power systems. It also addressed water supplies for firefighting outside the Urban Development Boundary and modified civil penalties. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on April 21, 2026, and was scheduled for a public hearing before the Safety and Health Committee on June 8, 2026, but was ultimately withdrawn.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This document is an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Miami-Dade County Code related to Fire Prevention and Life Safety. It was introduced on March 3, 2026, and subsequently withdrawn. The ordinance proposed numerous changes including updating definitions, modifying requirements for owner's statements on fire investigations, amending appeal procedures for fire code violations, updating operating permit requirements, allowing recording of consent agreements and notices of violation, requiring notification of violation correction, authorizing utility disconnection for buildings with pending fire code violations, making technical amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code, updating the false fire alarm ordinance, regulating the sale of exempt fireworks, requiring designation and posting for structures sharing a street address, updating emergency action plan submittal requirements, mandating testing and maintenance of exit and emergency lighting, requiring reporting of fire protection system maintenance, regulating emergency power systems, and updating water supply requirements for firefighting outside the Urban Development Boundary. It also proposed modifications to civil penalties. The Safety and Health Committee withdrew the ordinance on June 8, 2026, referencing Substitute Legislative File No. 261040.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This document is an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Miami-Dade County Code, relating to Fire Prevention and Life Safety. It was introduced on March 3, 2026, and subsequently withdrawn. The ordinance proposed numerous changes, including updating definitions, modifying requirements for owner's statements on fire investigations, amending appeal procedures for fire code violations, updating operating permit requirements, allowing for the recording of consent agreements and notices of violation, requiring notification upon correction of violations, authorizing utility disconnections for buildings with pending fire code violations, making technical amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code, updating the false fire alarm ordinance, providing for the sale of exempt fireworks, designating structures sharing a street address, updating emergency action plan requirements, and specifying testing and maintenance for exit/emergency lighting, fire protection systems, and emergency power systems. It also addressed water supplies for firefighting outside the Urban Development Boundary and modified civil penalties. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on April 21, 2026, and was scheduled for a public hearing before the Safety and Health Committee on June 8, 2026, but was ultimately withdrawn.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
CHAPTER 14 AMENDMENT
This document is an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Miami-Dade County Code related to Fire Prevention and Life Safety. It was introduced on March 3, 2026, and subsequently withdrawn. The ordinance proposed numerous changes including updating definitions, modifying requirements for owner's statements on fire investigations, amending appeal procedures for fire code violations, updating operating permit requirements, allowing recording of consent agreements and notices of violation, requiring notification upon correction of violations, authorizing utility disconnections for pending fire code violations, making technical amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code, updating the false fire alarm ordinance, regulating the sale of exempt fireworks, providing for the designation and posting of structures sharing a street address, updating emergency action plan requirements, mandating testing and maintenance of exit and emergency lighting, requiring reporting of fire protection system maintenance, regulating emergency power systems, and addressing water supplies for firefighting outside the Urban Development Boundary. It also proposed modifications to civil penalties. The Safety and Health Committee withdrew the ordinance on June 8, 2026, referencing Substitute Legislative File No. 261040.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
FIRE SUPPRESSION MOD (5YR)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is considering a resolution to authorize an additional two years and $18,629,677.00 in expenditure authority for Prequalification Pool No. RTQ-00862, Fire Suppression Systems Services. This brings the total modified cumulative pool amount to $48,438,677.00. The extension is intended to allow multiple County departments to continue procuring fire suppression system services on an as-needed basis. The Safety and Health Committee forwarded this item to the Board with a favorable recommendation. The pool was initially established on October 2, 2018, for an eight-year term and has been modified previously. The extension will cover services for departments including Community Services, Solid Waste Management, Transportation and Public Works, Aviation, Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Fire Rescue. The pool currently has eleven prequalified vendors, six with local addresses and three certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) firms. No public comment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation (Safety and Health Committee)
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County
FIRE SUPPRESSION MOD (5YR)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is considering a resolution to authorize an additional two years and $18,629,677.00 in expenditure authority for Prequalification Pool No. RTQ-00862, Fire Suppression Systems Services. This extension brings the total modified cumulative pool amount to $48,438,677.00. The pool serves multiple county departments, including Community Services, Solid Waste Management, Transportation and Public Works, Aviation, Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Fire Rescue. The extension aims to ensure ongoing compliance with fire and life safety codes by allowing departments to procure services on an as-needed basis. The pool was originally established on October 2, 2018, for an eight-year term. The Safety and Health Committee forwarded this item to the Board with a favorable recommendation on June 8, 2026. The Board is expected to consider this item on July 21, 2026.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment (Before the Board)
- Applicant:
- Strategic Procurement
FIRE SUPPRESSION MOD (5YR)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) is considering a resolution to authorize an additional two years and $18,629,677.00 in expenditure authority for Prequalification Pool No. RTQ-00862, Fire Suppression Systems Services. This would bring the total modified cumulative pool amount to $48,438,677.00. The extension aims to ensure continued compliance with fire and life safety codes across multiple county departments, including Community Services, Solid Waste Management, Transportation and Public Works, Aviation, Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Fire Rescue. The pool, originally established in October 2018, currently has eleven prequalified vendors, six with local addresses and three certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) firms. The Safety and Health Committee forwarded this item to the BCC with a favorable recommendation. The pool expires on October 31, 2028, if approved. Specific allocations include $56,000 for CSD, $180,000 for DSWM, $619,677 for DTPW, $16,874,000 for MDAD, $500,000 for MDCR, and $400,000 for MDFR. Any contract award under the pool exceeding $5,000,000.00, or $1,500,000.00 for MDAD, requires BCC ratification. No public comment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by Safety and Health Committee; Pending BCC Assignment
- Applicant:
- Multiple County Departments
FIRE SUPPRESSION MOD (5YR)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is considering a resolution to authorize an additional two years and $18,629,677.00 in expenditure authority for Prequalification Pool No. RTQ-00862, Fire Suppression Systems Services. This extension brings the total modified cumulative pool amount to $48,438,677.00. The pool supports multiple county departments, including Community Services, Solid Waste Management, Transportation and Public Works, Aviation, Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Fire Rescue. The extension aims to ensure continued compliance with fire and life safety codes, streamline procurement, and reduce administrative burdens. The Safety and Health Committee forwarded this item to the Board with a favorable recommendation on June 8, 2026. The pool was originally established on October 2, 2018, for an eight-year term and has been modified previously. The current pool has eleven prequalified vendors, with six having local addresses and three being certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) firms. Due diligence on vendors found no adverse findings. The User Access Program applies, and Small Business Enterprise measures and Local Preference will be determined at the time of spot market competition.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
- Address:
- Countywide
- Applicant:
- Strategic Procurement
FIRE SUPPRESSION MOD (5YR)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is considering a resolution to authorize an additional two years and $18,629,677.00 in expenditure authority for Prequalification Pool No. RTQ-00862, Fire Suppression Systems Services. This brings the total modified cumulative pool amount to $48,438,677.00. The extension is intended to allow multiple County departments to continue procuring fire suppression system services on an as-needed basis. The Safety and Health Committee forwarded this item to the Board with a favorable recommendation on 6/8/2026. The pool was originally established on October 2, 2018, for an eight-year term and has been modified previously. The extension will expire on October 31, 2028. Specific departmental allocations include: Community Services Department ($56,000), Department of Solid Waste Management ($180,000), Department of Transportation and Public Works ($619,677), Miami-Dade Aviation Department ($16,874,000), Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department ($500,000), and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department ($400,000). The pool currently has eleven prequalified vendors, six with local addresses and three certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) firms. Due diligence on vendors found no adverse findings. The two percent User Access Program applies, and Small Business Enterprise measures and Local Preference will be determined at the time of spot market competition.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
- Address:
- Countywide
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County
FIRE SUPPRESSION MOD (5YR)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is considering a resolution to authorize an additional two years and $18,629,677.00 in expenditure authority for Prequalification Pool No. RTQ-00862, Fire Suppression Systems Services. This brings the total modified cumulative pool amount to $48,438,677.00. The extension is intended to allow multiple County departments to continue procuring fire suppression system services on an as-needed basis. The Safety and Health Committee forwarded this item to the Board with a favorable recommendation. The pool was originally established on October 2, 2018, for an eight-year term and has been modified previously. The extension will expire on October 31, 2028. Specific departmental allocations include: Community Services Department ($56,000), Department of Solid Waste Management ($180,000), Department of Transportation and Public Works ($619,677), Miami-Dade Aviation Department ($16,874,000), Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department ($500,000), and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department ($400,000). The pool currently has eleven prequalified vendors, six with local addresses and three certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) firms. Due diligence on vendors found no adverse findings. The two percent User Access Program applies, and SBE measures and Local Preference will be determined at the time of spot market competition.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
- Applicant:
- Multiple County Departments
FIRE SUPPRESSION MOD (5YR)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is considering a resolution to authorize an additional two years and $18,629,677.00 in expenditure authority for Prequalification Pool No. RTQ-00862, Fire Suppression Systems Services. This extension brings the total modified cumulative pool amount to $48,438,677.00. The pool serves multiple county departments, including Community Services, Solid Waste Management, Transportation and Public Works, Aviation, Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Fire Rescue. The extension aims to ensure ongoing compliance with fire and life safety codes and streamline procurement processes. The Safety and Health Committee forwarded this item to the Board with a favorable recommendation on June 8, 2026. The pool was originally established on October 2, 2018, for an eight-year term. Eleven vendors are currently prequalified, with six having local addresses and three being certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) firms. Due diligence on vendors found no adverse findings. The User Access Program applies, and SBE measures and Local Preference will be determined at the time of spot market competition.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending Board of County Commissioners action
- Address:
- Countywide
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County
FIRE SUPPRESSION MOD (5YR)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is considering a resolution to authorize an additional two years and $18,629,677.00 in expenditure authority for Prequalification Pool No. RTQ-00862, Fire Suppression Systems Services. This brings the total modified cumulative pool amount to $48,438,677.00. The extension aims to ensure continued compliance with fire and life safety codes across multiple county departments, including Community Services, Solid Waste Management, Transportation and Public Works, Aviation, Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Fire Rescue. The pool was originally established on October 2, 2018, for an eight-year term. The Safety and Health Committee forwarded this item to the Board with a favorable recommendation on June 8, 2026. The pool currently has eleven prequalified vendors, six with local addresses and three certified SBE firms. No public comment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending Board of County Commissioners action
- Address:
- Countywide
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County
FIRE SUPPRESSION MOD (5YR)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is considering a resolution to authorize an additional two years and $18,629,677.00 in expenditure authority for Prequalification Pool No. RTQ-00862, Fire Suppression Systems Services. This extension brings the total modified cumulative pool amount to $48,438,677.00. The pool serves multiple County departments, including Community Services, Solid Waste Management, Transportation and Public Works, Aviation, Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Fire Rescue. The extension aims to ensure ongoing compliance with fire and life safety codes by allowing departments to procure services on an as-needed basis. The pool was initially established on October 2, 2018, for an eight-year term. The Safety and Health Committee forwarded this item to the Board with a favorable recommendation on June 8, 2026. The Board is expected to act on this item on July 21, 2026. There are currently eleven prequalified vendors, with six having local addresses and three being certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) firms. No public comment is noted in the document.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Before the Board (Pending BCC Assignment)
- Address:
- Countywide
- Applicant:
- Strategic Procurement
FIRE SUPPRESSION MOD (5YR)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is considering a resolution to authorize an additional two years and $18,629,677.00 in expenditure authority for Prequalification Pool No. RTQ-00862, Fire Suppression Systems Services. This brings the total modified cumulative pool amount to $48,438,677.00. The extension is intended to allow multiple county departments to continue procuring fire suppression system services on an as-needed basis to comply with fire and life safety codes. The pool was initially established on October 2, 2018, for an eight-year term. The Safety and Health Committee forwarded this item to the Board with a favorable recommendation on June 8, 2026. The pool currently has eleven prequalified vendors, with six having local addresses and three being certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) firms. The extension is requested to maintain operational efficiency and ensure continued compliance with fire and life safety codes across various county departments, including Community Services, Solid Waste Management, Transportation and Public Works, Aviation, Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Fire Rescue.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment (Before the Board)
- Address:
- Countywide
- Applicant:
- Strategic Procurement
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14
This ordinance, File Number 261040, amends Chapter 14 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, 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, and authorizing the Chief Fire Official to order utility disconnections for buildings with pending fire code violations. It also makes technical amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code, updates the false fire alarm ordinance, provides for the sale of exempt fireworks, requires designation and posting for structures sharing a street address, updates emergency action plan review, mandates testing and maintenance of exit and emergency lighting, requires reporting of fire protection system maintenance, and addresses emergency power systems and water supplies for firefighting outside the urban development boundary. Technical and conforming changes are made, and civil penalties are imposed and modified. The ordinance was introduced on 6/2/2026 and had its second reading on 7/21/2026.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Second Reading (Pending BCC Assignment)
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14
Miami-Dade County is amending Chapter 14 of its Code of Ordinances related to Fire Prevention and Life Safety. The ordinance updates definitions, clarifies requirements for owner statements on fire investigations, modifies appeal procedures for fire code violations, and revises operating permit requirements. It introduces provisions for recording consent agreements and notices of violation, requires owners/occupants 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. The ordinance also makes technical amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code, updates the false fire alarm ordinance, provides for the sale of exempt fireworks, addresses structures sharing a street address, updates emergency action plan requirements, mandates testing and maintenance of exit/emergency lighting, requires reporting of fire protection system maintenance, and covers emergency power systems and water supplies for firefighting outside the urban development boundary. Civil penalties are imposed and modified. Public comment included support for the legislation from fireworks vendors concerned about illegal 'packing the cakes' and a desire for stronger enforcement of fireworks sales regulations. Concerns were raised by a commissioner regarding the utility disconnect authority, emphasizing the need for clear definitions of 'imminent danger' and an emergency appeal process for businesses. The ordinance is a substitute to a previous file number and requires 4-6 weeks for processing.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Second Reading (Pending BCC Assignment)
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14
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.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment (Second Reading)
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14
Miami-Dade County is amending Chapter 14 of its Code of Ordinances related to Fire Prevention and Life Safety. The ordinance updates definitions, clarifies owner statement requirements for fire investigations, modifies appeal procedures for fire code violations, and revises operating permit requirements. It introduces provisions for recording consent agreements and notices of violation, requires notification to 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. The ordinance also makes technical amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code, updates the false fire alarm ordinance, regulates the sale of exempt fireworks, addresses structures sharing street addresses, updates emergency action plan requirements, mandates testing and maintenance of exit and emergency lighting, requires reporting of fire protection system maintenance, governs emergency power systems and firefighting water supplies outside the urban development boundary, and modifies civil penalties. Public comment included support for stricter fireworks regulations due to concerns about illegal sales and dangerous practices, with specific mention of 'packing the cakes' and the need for layered protection and strong enforcement. Concerns were also raised regarding the utility disconnection authority, with recommendations for clear definitions of 'imminent danger' and an emergency appeal process. The ordinance passed its second reading and is pending BCC assignment.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Second Reading (Pending BCC Assignment)
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14
This ordinance, File Number 261040, relates to fire prevention and life safety in Miami-Dade County. It amends Chapter 14 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, by updating definitions, changing requirements for owner statements on fire investigations, amending appeal procedures for fire code violations, updating operating permit requirements, and authorizing the Chief Fire Official to order utility disconnections for buildings with pending fire code violations. It also makes technical amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code, updates the false fire alarm ordinance, provides for the sale of exempt fireworks, designates and posts identifiers for structures sharing a street address, updates emergency action plan requirements, mandates testing and maintenance of exit and emergency lighting, requires reporting of fire protection system maintenance, and addresses emergency power systems and water supplies for firefighting outside the urban development boundary. Technical and conforming changes are made, civil penalties are imposed and modified, and provisions for severability, inclusion in the code, and an effective date are included. This ordinance is a substitute for File Number 260390 and requires approximately 4-6 weeks for implementation.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14
This ordinance, File Number 261040, amends 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, and authorizing the Chief Fire Official to order utility disconnections in certain circumstances. It also makes technical amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code, updates the false fire alarm ordinance, provides for the sale of exempt fireworks, requires unique identifiers for structures sharing a street address, updates emergency action plan submittal requirements, and mandates testing and maintenance of exit and emergency lighting. New provisions cover reporting of fire protection system maintenance, 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 and had its second reading with a pending 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.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Second Reading (Pending BCC Assignment)
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14
This ordinance amends Chapter 14 of the Miami-Dade County Code related 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, allowing recording of consent agreements and notices of violation, requiring notification to the Chief Fire Official upon correction of certain violations, authorizing the Chief Fire Official to order utility disconnections in specific circumstances for buildings with pending fire code violations, making technical amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code, updating the false fire alarm ordinance, providing for the sale of exempt fireworks, designating and posting structures sharing a street address, updating emergency action plan requirements, providing for testing and maintenance of exit and emergency lighting, reporting required maintenance for fire protection systems, protecting emergency power systems, installing and maintaining water supplies for firefighting outside the urban development boundary, making technical and conforming changes, amending Section 8CC-10, and imposing/modifying civil penalties. Public comment included support for the legislation from fireworks vendors concerned about illegal 'packing the cakes' and a desire for stronger enforcement of fireworks sales regulations. Concerns were raised regarding the utility disconnection authority, with recommendations for clear definitions of 'imminent danger' and an emergency appeal process. The ordinance passed its second reading.
- Board:
- Safety and Health Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-08
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Passed Second Reading
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department
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