Florida 2025 Regular Session Status: Enacted 3 R cosponsors

HB 551 — Fire Prevention

Last action — Chapter No. 2025-115

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 11, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis (Republican) on June 03, 2025.

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  • 5 sponsors

    3 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Fire Prevention ; Requires local enforcement agency to issue permit for fire alarm system project or fire sprinkler system project within specified time period; authorizes work to commence immediately; requires local enforcement agency to provide inspection within specified timeframe; requires that certain plans & specifications be available for onsite plans review during inspection; requires contractor to provide additional documents, if necessary, within specified timeframe; prohibits local enforcement agency from requiring additional plans reviews or documentation outside scope of permitted work; requires that permit fees be refunded by certain percentage if local government fails to meet certain deadlines; provides exceptions; requires local enforcement agencies to establish simplified permitting process by specified date; provides that county or municipality may only enforce ordinance that has been sent to Florida Building Commission & State Fire Marshal as of certain date; requires uniform summary inspection report to include specified information; removes requirement for brief summary of deficiencies; requires contractor's detailed inspection report to be provided along with uniform summary inspection report; removes exception from submitting certain information within detailed inspection report.

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F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 551 2025 A bill to be entitled An act relating to fire prevention;
F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 551 2025 A bill to be entitled An act relating to fire prevention;
providing that a county or municipality may only enforce an ordinance that has been sent to the Florida Building Commission and the State Fire Marshal as of a certain date;
specifying a condition under which a local amendment to the Florida Fire Prevention Code is null and void;
amending s.
providing that a municipality may only enforce an ordinance that has Page 1 of 7 CODING:
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hb551-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 551 2025 633.312, F.S.;
hb551-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 551 2025 been sent to the Florida Building Commission and the State Fire Marshal as of a certain date;
requiring a uniform summary inspection report to include specified information;
amending s.
removing the requirement for a brief summary of deficiencies;
633.312, F.S.;
requiring a contractor's detailed inspection report to be provided with a uniform summary inspection report;
requiring a uniform summary inspection report to include the total number of deficiencies found during the inspection of a fire protection system or hydrant;
removing the requirement for a brief summary of such deficiencies;
(d)(c) "Fire alarm system project" means a fire alarm system alteration of a total of 20 or fewer initiating devices and notification devices;, or the installation or replacement of Page 2 of 6 CODING:
(d)(c) "Fire alarm system project" means a fire alarm Page 2 of 7 CODING:
hb551-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 551 2025 a fire communicator connected to an existing fire alarm control panel in an existing commercial, residential, apartment, cooperative, or condominium building;
hb551-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 551 2025 system alteration of a total of 20 or fewer initiating devices and notification devices;, or the installation or replacement of a fire communicator connected to an existing fire alarm control panel in an existing commercial, residential, apartment, cooperative, or condominium building;
(5)(a) For a fire alarm system project, a contractor must keep a copy of the plans and specifications at the fire alarm system project worksite and make such plans and specifications available to the inspector for an onsite plans review at each inspection.
(5)(a) For a fire alarm system project, a contractor must keep a copy of the plans and specifications at the fire alarm system project worksite and make such plans and specifications available to the inspector for an onsite plans review at each Page 3 of 7 CODING:
If the local enforcement agency determines that it needs additional documents for recording purposes, the Page 3 of 6 CODING:
hb551-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 551 2025 contractor must provide such documentation in paper or electronic form to the local enforcement agency within 4 business days after the inspection or 4 days after the documentation is requested, whichever is later.
hb551-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 551 2025 inspection.
If the local enforcement agency determines that it needs additional documents for recording purposes, the contractor must provide such documentation in paper or electronic form to the local enforcement agency within 4 business days after the inspection or 4 days after the documentation is requested, whichever is later.
(6) A local government that fails to meet a deadline under subsection (3) or subsection (4) must refund the permit fee by 10 percent for each business day after such failure, unless the local government and contractor agree in writing to a reasonable extension of time, the delay is caused by the applicant, or the Page 4 of 6 CODING:
(6) A local government that fails to meet a deadline under subsection (3) or subsection (4) must refund the permit fee by 10 percent for each business day after such failure, unless the Page 4 of 7 CODING:
hb551-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 551 2025 delay is attributable to a force majeure or other extraordinary circumstances.
hb551-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 551 2025 local government and contractor agree in writing to a reasonable extension of time, the delay is caused by the applicant, or the delay is attributable to a force majeure or other extraordinary circumstances.
(b) A county or municipality may only enforce an ordinance providing for a local amendment to the Florida Fire Prevention Code if such ordinance was transmitted to the Florida Building Commission and the State Fire Marshal pursuant to subsection (8) as of the date that the permit was submitted.
(b) If a county or municipality fails to adhere to the requirements of this section when adopting an ordinance for a local amendment to the Florida Fire Prevention Code, the local amendment is null and void.
A municipality may only enforce an ordinance that has been sent to the Florida Building Commission and the State Fire Marshal pursuant to subsection (8) as of the date that the bid for a permit was submitted.
633.312 Inspection of fire control systems, fire hydrants, and fire protection systems.— (3) (b) The State Fire Marshal shall adopt rules to implement a uniform summary inspection report and submission procedures to Page 5 of 6 CODING:
633.312 Inspection of fire control systems, fire hydrants, Page 5 of 7 CODING:
hb551-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 551 2025 be used by all third-party vendors and local authorities having jurisdiction.
hb551-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 551 2025 and fire protection systems.— (3) (b) The State Fire Marshal shall adopt rules to implement a uniform summary inspection report and submission procedures to be used by all third-party vendors and local authorities having jurisdiction.
For purposes of this section, a uniform summary inspection report must record the address at which where the fire protection system or hydrant is located, the company and person conducting the inspection and their license number, the date of the inspection, and the fire protection system or hydrant inspection status, including the total number of deficiencies found, separated into critical and noncritical categories, and a brief description of impairment deficiencies a brief summary of each deficiency, critical deficiency, noncritical deficiency, or impairment found.
For purposes of this section, a uniform summary inspection report must record the address at which where the fire protection system or hydrant is located, the company and person conducting the inspection and their license number, the date of the inspection, and the fire protection system or hydrant inspection status, including the total number of deficiencies found a brief summary of each deficiency, critical deficiency, noncritical deficiency, or impairment found.
A contractor's detailed inspection report must also be provided, but is not required to follow the uniform summary inspection report format.
A contractor's detailed inspection report is not required to follow the uniform summary inspection report format.
A submission procedure may not require a contractor to submit information contained within the detailed inspection report unless the information is required to be included in the uniform summary inspection report.
A submission procedure may not require a contractor to submit information contained within the detailed inspection report unless the information is required to be included in the uniform Page 6 of 7 CODING:
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words underlined are additions.
hb551-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 551 2025 summary inspection report.
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This bill revises various regulations related to fire alarm and sprinkler systems, including permitting processes and inspection requirements.

  • 553.7932

    (a) "Alteration" means to add, install, relocate, replace, or remove.

    Adds a definition for 'alteration' in the context of fire alarm and sprinkler systems.

  • 553.7932(1)

    means a fire alarm system alteration of a total of 20 or fewer initiating devices and notification devices;, or the installation or replacement of a fire communicator connected to an existing fire alarm control panel in an existing commercial, residential, apartment, cooperative, or condominium building; or the replacement of an existing fire alarm panel using the same make and model as the existing panel. → means a fire alarm system alteration of a total of 20 or fewer initiating devices and notification devices, or the installation or replacement of a fire communicator connected to an existing fire alarm control panel in an existing commercial, residential, apartment, cooperative, or condominium building; or the replacement of an existing fire alarm panel using the same make and model as the existing panel.

    Clarifies the definition of a 'fire alarm system project'.

  • 553.7932(3)

    A local enforcement agency must issue a permit for a fire alarm system project or fire sprinkler system project in person or electronically within 2 business days after submission of a completed application. → A local enforcement agency must issue a permit for a fire alarm system project or fire sprinkler system project in person or electronically within 2 business days after submission of a completed application. A contractor may commence work authorized by the permit immediately after submission of a completed application.

    Mandates that contractors can begin work immediately after applying for a permit.

  • 553.7932(4)

    The a local enforcement agency must provide an inspection within 3 business days after such inspection is requested, require at least one inspection of a fire alarm system project or fire sprinkler system project to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards. → The local enforcement agency must provide an inspection within 3 business days after such inspection is requested, and requires at least one inspection of a fire alarm system project or fire sprinkler system project to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.

    Clarifies that inspections must be conducted within 3 business days after request.

  • 553.7932(5)(a)

    For a fire alarm system project, a contractor must keep a copy of the plans and specifications at the fire alarm system project worksite and make such plans and specifications available to the inspector for an onsite plans review at each inspection. → For a fire alarm system project, a contractor must keep a copy of the plans and specifications at the fire alarm system project worksite and make such plans and specifications available to the inspector for an onsite plans review at each inspection.

    Requires contractors to have plans and specifications available onsite during inspections.

  • 553.7932(6)

    A local government that fails to meet a deadline under subsection (3) or subsection (4) must refund the permit fee by 10 percent for each business day after such failure, unless the local government and contractor agree in writing to a reasonable extension of time, the delay is caused by the applicant, or the delay is attributable to a force majeure or other extraordinary circumstances.

    Introduces a penalty for local governments that fail to meet deadlines for permit issuance and inspections.

  • 633.202(9)(b)

    A county or municipality may only enforce an ordinance providing for a local amendment to the Florida Fire Prevention Code if such ordinance was transmitted to the Florida Building Commission and the State Fire Marshal pursuant to subsection (8) as of the date that the permit was submitted. → A county or municipality may only enforce an ordinance providing for a local amendment to the Florida Fire Prevention Code if such ordinance was transmitted to the Florida Building Commission and the State Fire Marshal as of the date that the permit was submitted.

    Clarifies the enforcement of local ordinances related to fire prevention codes.

  • 633.312(3)(b)

    a brief summary of each deficiency, critical deficiency, noncritical deficiency, or impairment found. → a detailed inspection report must also be provided, but is not required to follow the uniform summary inspection report format.

    Eliminates the requirement for a summary of deficiencies in the uniform inspection report.

Action History

  1. Chapter No. 2025-115

  2. Approved by Governor

  3. Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

  4. Ordered enrolled

  5. In Messages

  6. CS passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0

  7. Read 3rd time

  8. Read 2nd time

  9. Substituted for CS/CS/CS/SB 1078

  10. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

  11. Withdrawn from Rules

  12. Received

  13. Referred to Rules

  14. In Messages

  15. CS passed; YEAS 112, NAYS 2

  16. Read 3rd time

  17. Added to Third Reading Calendar

  18. Placed on 3rd reading

  19. Read 2nd time

  20. Bill added to Special Order Calendar (4/23/2025)

  21. Added to Second Reading Calendar

  22. Bill released to House Calendar

  23. Reported out of Commerce Committee

  24. Favorable by Commerce Committee

  25. Added to Commerce Committee agenda

  26. Now in Commerce Committee

  27. Referred to Commerce Committee

  28. 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)

  29. CS Filed

  30. Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

  31. Reported out of Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

  32. Favorable with CS by Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

  33. Added to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee agenda

  34. Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

  35. Referred to Commerce Committee

  36. Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

  37. 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

  38. CS Filed

  39. Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

  40. Reported out of Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee

  41. Favorable with CS by Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee

  42. Added to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee agenda

  43. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

  44. Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee

  45. Referred to Commerce Committee

  46. Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

  47. Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee

  48. Filed

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 155 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (3)

  • Borrero, David Republican
  • Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
  • Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (155)

155 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 10000
Republican 25000
Unaffiliated 1001
No Party Affiliation 1000
Total 37001
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Ingoglia — Yea
Collins — Not Voting
Arrington, Kristen Aston Democrat Yea
Berman, Lori Democrat Yea
Bernard, Mack Democrat Yea
Davis, Tracie Democrat Yea
Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" Democrat Yea
Osgood, Rosalind Democrat Yea
Polsky, Tina Scott Democrat Yea
Rouson, Darryl Ervin Democrat Yea
Sharief, Barbara Democrat Yea
Smith, Carlos Guillermo Democrat Yea
Pizzo, Jason W. B. No Party Affiliation Yea
Albritton, Ben Republican Yea
Boyd, Jim Republican Yea
Bradley, Jennifer Republican Yea
Brodeur, Jason Republican Yea
Burgess, Danny Republican Yea
Burton, Colleen Republican Yea
Calatayud, Alexis Republican Yea
DiCeglie, Nick Republican Yea
Gaetz, Don Republican Yea
Garcia, Ileana Republican Yea
Grall, Erin Republican Yea
Gruters, Joe Republican Yea
Harrell, Gayle Republican Yea
Hooper, Ed Republican Yea
Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" Republican Yea
Martin, Jonathan Republican Yea
McClain, Stan Republican Yea
Passidomo, Kathleen Republican Yea
Rodriguez, Ana Maria Republican Yea
Simon, Corey Republican Yea
Truenow, Keith L. Republican Yea
Trumbull, Jay Republican Yea
Vacant Republican Yea
Wright, Tom A. Republican Yea
Yarborough, Clay Republican Yea

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Passage, Third Reading

Passed 112 Yea · 2 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 75204
Democrat 33000
Unaffiliated 4001
Total 112205
% of votes cast 94%2%0%4%
How each member voted (119)
Member Party Vote
Caruso — Yea
Casello — Yea
Tomkow — Yea
Temple — Not Voting
Lopez, V. — Yea
Alvarez, Jose Democrat Yea
Antone, Bruce Hadley Democrat Yea
Aristide, Wallace Democrat Yea
Bartleman, Robin Democrat Yea
Bracy Davis, LaVon Democrat Yea
Campbell, Daryl Democrat Yea
Chambliss, Kevin D. Democrat Yea
Cross, Lindsay Democrat Yea
Daley, Dan Democrat Yea
Daniels, Kimberly Democrat Yea
Driskell, Fentrice Democrat Yea
Dunkley, Lisa Democrat Yea
Edmonds, Jervonte "Tae" Democrat Yea
Eskamani, Dr. Anna V. Democrat Yea
Franklin II, Gallop Democrat Yea
Gantt, Ashley Viola Democrat Yea
Gottlieb, Michael "Mike" Democrat Yea
Harris, Jennifer "Rita" Democrat Yea
Hart-Lowman, Dianne "Ms Dee" Democrat Yea
Hinson, Yvonne Hayes Democrat Yea
Hunschofsky, Christine Democrat Yea
Joseph, Dotie Democrat Yea
López, Johanna Democrat Yea
Nixon, Angela "Angie" Democrat Yea
Rayner, Michele K. Democrat Yea
Robinson, Felicia Simone Democrat Yea
Rosenwald, Mitch Democrat Yea
Skidmore, Kelly Democrat Yea
Smith, Carlos Guillermo Democrat Yea
Spencer, Leonard Democrat Yea
Tant, Allison Democrat Yea
Tendrich, Debra Democrat Yea
Woodson, Marie Paule Democrat Yea
Abbott, Shane G. Republican Yea
Albert, Jon Republican Yea
Alvarez, Daniel Antonio "Danny" Republican Yea
Anderson, Adam Republican Yea
Andrade, Robert Alexander "Alex" Republican Yea
Baker, Jessica Republican Yea
Bankson, Douglas Michael "Doug" Republican Yea
Barnaby, Webster Republican Yea
Basabe, Fabián Republican Yea
Benarroch, Yvette Republican Yea
Berfield, Kimberly Republican Yea
Black, Dean Republican Yea
Blanco, Omar Republican Nay
Booth, Erika Republican Yea
Borrero, David Republican Yea
Botana, Adam Republican Yea
Brackett, Robert A. "Robbie" Republican Yea
Brannan III, Robert Charles "Chuck" Republican Yea
Buchanan, James Republican Yea
Busatta, Demi Republican Yea
Canady, Jennifer Republican Yea
Cassel, Hillary Republican Yea
Chamberlin, Ryan Republican Yea
Chaney, Linda Republican Yea
Cobb, Nan Republican Yea
Conerly, William "Bill" Republican Yea
Duggan, Wyman Republican Yea
Esposito, Tiffany Republican Yea
Fabricio, Tom Republican Yea
Garrison, Sam Republican Yea
Gentry, Richard Republican Yea
Gerwig, Anne Republican Yea
Giallombardo, Mike Republican Yea
Gonzalez Pittman, Karen Republican Yea
Gossett-Seidman, Peggy Republican Yea
Greco, Sam Republican Yea
Griffitts Jr., Philip Wayne "Griff" Republican Yea
Grow, J.J. Republican Yea
Holcomb, Jeff Republican Not Voting
Jacques, Berny Republican Yea
Johnson, Chad Republican Yea
Kendall, Kim Republican Yea
Kincart Jonsson, Jennifer Republican Yea
Koster, Traci Republican Yea
LaMarca, Chip Republican Yea
Maggard, Randall Scott "Randy" Republican Yea
Maney, Patt Republican Yea
Mayfield, Debbie Republican Yea
McClure, Lawrence Republican Yea
McFarland, Fiona Republican Yea
Melo, Lauren Republican Yea
Michael, Kiyan Republican Yea
Miller, Monique Republican Yea
Mooney Jr., James Vernon "Jim" Republican Yea
Nix Jr., Danny Republican Yea
Oliver, Vanessa Republican Yea
Overdorf, Tobin Rogers "Toby" Republican Yea
Owen, Michael Republican Yea
Partington, Bill Republican Yea
Perez, Daniel Republican Yea
Persons-Mulicka, Jenna Republican Yea
Plakon, Rachel Saunders Republican Yea
Plasencia, Susan Republican Not Voting
Porras, Juan Carlos Republican Yea
Redondo, Mike Republican Yea
Rizo, Alex Republican Nay
Robinson Jr., William Cloud "Will" Republican Yea
Salzman, Michelle Republican Yea
Sapp, Judson Republican Yea
Shoaf, Jason Republican Yea
Sirois, Tyler I. Republican Yea
Snyder, John Republican Yea
Stark, Paula A. Republican Yea
Steele, Kevin M. Republican Yea
Trabulsy, Dana Republican Yea
Tramont, Chase Republican Yea
Tuck, Kaylee Republican Not Voting
Valdés, Susan L. Republican Yea
Weinberger, Meg Republican Yea
Yarkosky, Taylor Michael Republican Yea
Yeager, Bradford Troy "Brad" Republican Not Voting

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What does HB 551 do?
Fire Prevention ; Requires local enforcement agency to issue permit for fire alarm system project or fire sprinkler system project within specified time period; authorizes work to commence immediately; requires local enforcement agency to provide inspection within specified timeframe; requires that certain plans & specifications be available for onsite plans review during inspection; requires contractor to provide additional documents, if necessary, within specified timeframe; prohibits local enforcement agency from requiring additional plans reviews or documentation outside scope of permitted work; requires that permit fees be refunded by certain percentage if local government fails to meet certain deadlines; provides exceptions; requires local enforcement agencies to establish simplified permitting process by specified date; provides that county or municipality may only enforce ordinance that has been sent to Florida Building Commission & State Fire Marshal as of certain date; requires uniform summary inspection report to include specified information; removes requirement for brief summary of deficiencies; requires contractor's detailed inspection report to be provided along with uniform summary inspection report; removes exception from submitting certain information within detailed inspection report.
Who sponsors HB 551?
HB 551 is sponsored by Valdés, Susan L. (Republican), Maggard, Randall Scott "Randy" (Republican), Borrero, David (Republican), Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee, and Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee.
What is the current status of HB 551?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 11, 2025. Enacted.
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