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AMENDMENT OF FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION CODE PROVISIONS RELATING TO FALSE FIRE ALARMS TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 553.7931, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND TO MAKE ADDITIONAL CODE UPDATES (B)
Ordinance No. 150872
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending Chapter 10, Article IV of the Code of Ordinances relating to false fire alarms; amending section 10-31 to update definitions; amending Sections 10-32, 10-33, 10-34 and 10-35 regarding alarm operator registration; amending Section 10-36 regarding response to fire alarm; amending Section 10-38 regarding fire alarm monitoring companies; amending Section 10-40 regarding fire alarm system contractors; amending Appendix A. Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges related to fire alarm system contractors; providing directions to the codifier; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an immediate effective date.
explanation
The City Commission, at its meeting of July 21, 2016, directed the City Attorney to draft an amendment to the Fire Protection and Prevention Code to correspond to changes to Section 553.7931, Florida Statutes relating to false fire alarms. The Office of the City Attorney, in consultation with City staff, prepared this ordinance to include other updates and clarifications.
This ordinance requires two hearings and shall become effective immediately upon final adoption.
recommendation
The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance