SB 466- Relating to Low-Voltage Alarm Systems
On Thursday, April 2nd, SB 466, relating to Low-Voltage Alarm Systems, by Senator Anitere Flores (R-Miami) unanimously passed through its last stop in the Senate Rules Committee with 12 yeas and 0 nays.

SB 466 amends the current law related to permits required for low-voltage alarm system installation. The bill clarifies that the current law applies to “all” low-voltage alarm system projects for which a permit is required by local government or “local enforcement agencies,” including both residential and commercial low-voltage alarm systems. The bill clarifies that a permit is not required to install or service a “wireless alarm system,” and defines “wireless alarm system” as a burglar alarm system or smoke detector that is not hardwired. The bill lowers the maximum permitting fee from $55 to $40 per permit label.

While SB 466 will make its first move onto the Senate floor for a vote, the House companion, HB 413, is on its 2nd reading on the House floor. AIF stood in support of this bill.

AIF supports legislature that will reduce unnecessary permitting on Florida businesses.