SB 466- Relating to Low-Voltage Alarm Systems
On Wednesday, April 22nd, SB 466, relating to Low-Voltage Alarm Systems, Senator Anitere Flores (R-Miami) was read on the House floor and then substituted for the House companion bill HB 413. After the Senate bill was substituted for the House bill a vote was taken and SB 466 unanimously passed through the House chamber with 115 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.

The next and final step for SB 466 this session is to head to the desk of Governor Scott to be signed into law.

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