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� � �, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County of Monroe � ��r�i
�r � s�� Mayor Heather Carruthers,District 3
The Florida.Keys Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Coldiron,District 2
Craig Cates,District 1
David Rice,District 4
Sylvia J.Murphy,District 5
County Commission Meeting
April 15, 2020
Agenda Item Number: Q.2
Agenda Item Summary #6723
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Fire
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: James Callahan (305) 289-6088
1:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: A Public Hearing to consider adoption of an ordinance amending
Chapter 13 of the Monroe County Code for the provision of additional fire protection and permit
requirements, as well as set forth fees for periodic fire inspections; and approval of a Resolution
approving the attached Exhibit A. Monroe County Fire Prevention Inspection Fee Schedule.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
BOCC authorized fees for fire inspections per the FY20 Adopted Budget.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
2/19/2020 (C2) BOCC approved advertising/scheduling a public hearing to consider adoption of
this ordinance
6/21/2017 (02) BOCC adopted Ordinance No. 007-2017 amending Sec. 13-3, Monroe County Code
6/8/1999 BOCC adopted Ordinance No. 025-1999 amending Sec. 13-2, Monroe County Code
12/15/1986 BOCC adopted Ordinance No. 041-1986 amending Sec. 13-20, Monroe County Code
7/13/1984 BOCC adopted Ordinance No. 020-1984 amending Sec. 13-28, Monroe County Code
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
Amend Chapter 13 of the Monroe County Code to increase fines in no parking areas; set forth new
regulations for no parking signs, set forth additional fire protection requirements and the provision of
permit applications, as well as the provision of fees to help offset the cost of county fire marshal
inspections amd. by resolution, set Fire Prevention Fee Schedule
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
Proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 13, MCC Fire Prevention and Protection
Resolution adopting Monroe County Fire Prevention Inspection Fee Schedule w/Exhibit A. Fee
Schedule attached(SECOND REV 3/16/20)
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Chapter 13. FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION(current Monroe County Code)
POP (Keys Weekly 4/1/20)Notice of Intention to Consider Adoption of Ordinance re Fire
Prevention Inspection and Prevention Sevices BOCC 4 15 20
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: Upon adoption by BOCC and receipt by the State of Florida Secretary of State
Expiration Date: N/A
Total Dollar Value of Contract: $0.00
Total Cost to County: $0.00
Current Year Portion: $0.00
Budgeted: Yes
Source of Funds: Fund 148, Fire Marshal 14000, Account Code 530498
CPI: No
Indirect Costs: No
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: None
Revenue Producing: No If yes, amount: N/A
Grant: No
County Match: No
Insurance Required: No
Additional Details: N/A
Advertising Costs are TBD; Acccount 530498 Advertising
02/19/20 148-14000 - FIRE MARSHALL $0.00
Advertising
REVIEWED BY:
Pedro Mercado Completed 03/12/2020 11:09 AM
James Callahan Completed 03/16/2020 12:03 PM
Budget and Finance Completed 03/16/2020 1:42 PM
Purchasing Completed 03/16/2020 1:26 PM
Budget and Finance Completed 03/16/2020 1:42 PM
Maria Slavik Completed 03/16/2020 2:39 PM
Kathy Peters Completed 03/17/2020 10:01 AM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 04/15/2020 9:00 AM
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ORDINANCE NO. - -2020
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AMENDING SECTION 13-2 OF THE MONROE COUNTY
CODE INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF THE CIVIL FINE
IN NO PARKING AREAS; SETTING FORTH THE :2
REGULATIONS FOR THE PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS OF
NO PARKING SIGNS AND MINIMUM LETTER SIZE ON
NO PARKING SIGNS; AMENDING SECTION 13-3 OF THE
MONROE COUNTY CODE SETTING FORTH
ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUIREMENTS; SETTING
FORTH ADDITIONAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS;
SETTING FORTH ADDITIONAL FIRE PROTECTION
REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR PERMIT
APPLICATION AND INSPECTION FEES; AMENDING
SECTION 13-28 OF THE MONROE COUNTY CODE
SETTING FORTH ADDITIONAL ENFORCEMENT a
AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO THE COUNTY FIRE
MARSHALS DUTY TO ENFORCE LAWS AND
ORDINANCES AND PROVIDING FOR FEES TO COVER
THE COST OF COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL INSPECTIONS;
AMENDING SECTION 13-30 OF THE MONROE COUNTY
CODE SETTING FORTH THE REFERENCE SOURCES >
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FOR DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
INSPECTIONS; EXPANDING THE DEFINTION OF THE
BUILDING AND PREMISES TO BE INSPECTED;
GRANTING AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE STANDBY FIRE
PERSONNEL; SETTING FORTH FEES FOR FIRE CODE vi
INSPECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR WAIVING OF FEES BY
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE
REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT
HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO
THE MONROE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Monroe County Fire Rescue, as directed by the Monroe County Fire Chief,
is responsible for fire safety and prevention throughout Monroe County and is committed to
providing public safety; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Fire Marshal, who reports to the Monroe County Fire 0
Chief,has the duty and authority to conduct and set forth fees for initial and ongoing fire prevention CL
code inspections to be charged to the business owner, including the authority to order the removal
of dangerous or hazardous conditions or material and require standby fire personnel to mitigate E
emergency conditions; and
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WHEREAS, the permit, insurance and supervision requirements, including the
establishment of fees for timely review of permit application requests and related inspection(s), -
for use of fireworks are being updated; o
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
[Proposed Text Changes are presented in str-ikethr-ou to indicate deletions and underline
to indicate additions.]
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SECTION 1: Section 13-2 Establishment of emergency vehicle zones on private property.
shall be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 13-2. -Establishment of emergency vehicle zones on private property. °
(a) On application of the owner or lessor of real property and payment of the fee established
in accordance with subsection (f) of this section, the County Fire Marshal or authorized 0
designee shall inspect the grounds of any shopping center, shopping mall, parking lot or
parking garage and determine whether there are areas that should be kept free of parked 0
motor vehicles in order to facilitate access to buildings by authorized emergency vehicles c.
as defined in F.S. § 316.003. When making this determination, the Counly Fire Marshal
or authorized designee shall consider the following factors:
(1) The number of people who frequent the property;
(2) The accessibility of the property by authorized emergency vehicles; and 2
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(3) The frequency of calls for emergency services at the property.
(b) The Counly Fire Marshal or authorized designee, upon determining that there are areas
within a shopping center, shopping mall, parking lot or parking garage, that should be
kept free of parked vehicles in order to facilitate building access by authorized emergency v
vehicles, shall discuss the matter with the owner or lessee of the property, and if there is
no objection, shall permit the owner or lessee of the property to erect emergency vehicles
zone signs in accordance with subsection (d) of this section.
(c) The owner or lessee of a shopping center, shopping mall, parking lot or parking garage
who has made application to the Coun1y Fire Marshal or authorized designee pursuant to
subsection (a) of this section may withdraw the application at any time by written notice,
unless required to set aside and designate emergency vehicles zones in order to develop
any real property in accordance with land development regulations.
(d) Areas in which parking is to be prohibited pursuant to this section shall be conspicuously -�
posted with signs advising motorists that parking is prohibited pursuant to this section
and that violators will be fined $100.00 195.00. The Counly Fire Marshal or authorized 0
designee may designate the number and size of the signs to be used. eL
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(e) All signs erected or allowed by subsection (d) of this section shall be installed and �
maintained by the property owner or lessee of the property.
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(1) Suns must be no less than twelve inches wide and eighteen inches high(12"xl8")
posted with a permanent above-grade sign with a red border and white 0
background.
(2) Lettering must be not less than 6 in. (150 mm) high, with the principal strokes of 2
letters not less than 3/4 in. (19 mm). All letters shall be capital letters with the 0
caption, "NO PARKING FIRE LANE BY ORDER OF THE FIRE MARSHAL"
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(f) The Board of County Commissioners shall, by resolution, establish a fee to pay costs of --
inspection of property and establishment of emergency vehicles zones pursuant to this
section.
(g) Any person who causes a motor vehicle to be parked in an area in which parking is
prohibited pursuant to subsection (f) of this section shall be subject to a civil fine of
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SECTION 2: Section 13-3 Use offireworks. shall be amended to read as follows: CL
Sec. 13-3. - Use of fireworks.
(a) Permit required.
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A permit for the display of fireworks, as defined under F.S. § 791.01 and F.S. § CL
791.02, shall be acquired from the County Fire Marshal. The County Fire Marshal '
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will approve the application for a fireworks permit only if safety conditions and
provisions of law are met. An application for a fireworks display must be received
by the County Fire Marshal at least 30 days in advance of the date of display vi
under written procedures and on a form approved by the Board of County
commissioners. As part of the permit process, an indemnification and hold-
harmless agreement on behalf of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners must be executed by the fireworks display sponsor or organizer,
and should be approved by the Board of County Commissioners or County
Administrator or his designee, and the County Risk Management Office if County a
property is intended to be used to conduct the display of fireworks.
i. The permit shall provide documentation of coordination and additional
permitting as required by the following_,
1. United States Coast Guard (USCG), Sector Key West -�
2. Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS)
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ii. The sponsor and operator shall maintain a copy of the approved permit at �
all times including during event preparation as well as post event during
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2. Electrical firing iunction(s),
3. Automatic Electrical Firing _Unit,
4. Hand-Held Electrical Firing Unit,
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The Coun1y Fire Marshal shall determine that the applicant has purchased a
commercial general liability insurance policy with limits of not less than
$1,000,000.00 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate that covers the
fireworks display, that the County is named as an additional insured on the .2
insurance policy, that the County will be held harmless from any liabilities
relative to the display of fireworks under the permit, and that the County will be
afforded indemnity and a defense for any and all claims, suits, causes of action,
loss, damage, costs, expenses and liabilities that may result or arise out of the
fireworks display, including but not limited to any and all claims, suits, causes of 0
action, judgments or damages sustained by Monroe County for bodily injury or c.
for injury to or loss of property resulting from, caused by, or arising out of the
fireworks display.
i. The County Fire Marshal shall determine that the applicant has Statutoa
Workers' Compensation with employer's liability coverage with 2
minimum limits of$500,000.00. c'
ii. The County Fire Marshal shall determine by review of the application if a
barge is required. The applicant must provide Watercraft Liability in
compliance with the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, also known as the vi
Jones Act with minimum limits of$1,000,000.00.
Further, the Counly Fire Marshal shall require that the fireworks display will be
supervised by a person trained in pyrotechnics.
i. The sponsor of the display shall make provisions for adequate fire
protection for the display. E
ii. The County Fire Marshal shall determine the level of fire protection
required.
(b) Supervision. Such fireworks shall not be displayed within_ -�
100 feet of a building of any sort,_ 0
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any hospital, nursing home or nursing care center.
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(c) Time limit on permit. Any permit issued shall be for a time not to exceed four hours and -a
shall state with certainty on the application where, during what hours and the time the
display shall be exhibited. Further rules and regulations where indicated and needed shall o
be adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on the recommendation of the Public
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(d) The Board of County Commissioners shall, by resolution, establish a fee to pay costs of
the timely review of the permit application and all necessary inspection(s)of the grounds,
property, or barge used.
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SECTION 3: Section 13-28. Duty to enforce certain laws and ordinances. shall be amended
to read as follows:
Sec. 13-28. -Duty to enforce certain laws and ordinances.
(a) It shall be the duty of the County Fire Marshal to enforce all laws and ordinances of the
County, covering the following:
(1) The prevention of fires;
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(2) The storage and use of explosives and flammables; -�
(3) The installation and maintenance of automatic and other fire alarm systems and fire
extinguishing equipment;
(4) The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes;
(5) The means and adequacy of exits in case of fire, from factories, schools, hotels, >
restaurants, lounges, lodging_houses, asylums, hospitals, churches, halls, theaters, CL
amphitheaters, and all other places in which numbers of persons work, live or
congregate, from time to time, for any purpose;
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(6) The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire; and
(7) The maintenance of fire cause of loss records. vi
(b) The County Fire Marshal *te *he shall have authority to isstie eit4ieffs for-N401 ieffs
order any person(s) to remove or remedy such dangerous or hazardous
condition or material. Any person(s)failing to comply with such order shall be in violation
of the Florida Fire Prevention Code and ordinances of the County.
(1) To the full extent permitted by law, any County Fire Marshal or their designee
engaged in fire prevention and inspection work shall be authorized at all reasonable
times to enter and examine any building, structure, marine vessel, vehicle, or
premises for the purpose of making fire safety inspections.
(c) The County Fire Marshal is granted the authority to issue citations for violations of this
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SECTION 4: Section 13-30. - Duty to inspect shall be amended to read as follows: 4-
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Sec. 13-30. -Duty to inspect; Authority to require standby personnel; Fees for fire code
inspections.
(a) The Counly Fire Marshal shall_
(1) Anspect or cause to be inspected at all reasonable times, any building or premises
for dangerous or hazardous conditions or materials as set forth in the Florida Fire
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Prevention Code and ordinances of the County.
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¢a} (i) Inspect or cause to be inspected, all buildings on a periodic basis that are two
floors in elevation or more and those properties with commercial,
multifamily, and hotel or motel uses, including public buildings, and shall .2
make such orders as may be necessary for the enforcement of the laws and
ordinances governing the same and for safeguarding of life and property from
fire.
ii Inspect permanent and temporary buildings, processes, equipment, systems,
and other fire and related life safety situations. CL
iii Conduct fire safety inspections of new construction and existing buildings
located in educational facilities, educational plants, ancillary plants, and
auxiliary facilities to ensure the safety of occupants.
(b) The Counly Fire Marshal shall inspect multiple building and commercial plans to see that CL
the same comply with all fire prevention and control provisions of the ordinances of the '
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County and laws of the state.
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(c) The County Fire Marshal shall have the authority to require standby fire personnel or vi
approved fire watch personnel when potentially hazardous conditions or, a reduction in a
life safety feature exists due to the type of performance, display, exhibit, occupancy,
contest or activity, or when there is an impairment to a fire protection feature, or because
of the number of persons present.
(1) Such approved standby fire personnel or fire watch personnel shall be subject to
the County Fire Marshal's orders at all times and shall be identifiable and remain E
on duty during the times such places are open to the public, when such activity is
being conducted, or as required by the authority having jurisdiction.
(d) Fees shall be charged to the business owner for initial and ongoing fire prevention code �g fire prevention code 0`
inspections and re-inspections performed on structures, buildings, or occupancies by the
fire department pursuant to this section. 0
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events and for the cost of approved standby fire personnel or fire watch personnel_
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(f) The Board of County Commissioners shall, by resolution, establish the fees required �
pursuant to this chapter.
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(g) Fees set forth in the Monroe County Fire Prevention Inspection Fee Schedule may be
waived by the Board of County Commissioners at their discretion. 0
SECTION 5: SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this ordinance is for any reason held
invalid or declared to be unconstitutional, inoperative or void, such holding shall not affect the
remaining portions of this ordinance. If this ordinance or any provision thereof shall be held to be 0
inapplicable to any person,property or circumstances, such holding shall not affect its applicability
to any other person,property or circumstances.
SECTION 6: CONFLICT WITH OTHER ORDINANCES. All ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict.
SECTION 7: INCLUSION IN CODE OF ORDINANCES. The provisions of this
ordinance shall be included and incorporated in the Code of Ordinances of the County of Monroe,
Florida, as an addition or amendment thereto, and shall be appropriately renumbered to conform
to the uniform numbering system of the Code. 0
SECTION 8: TRANSMITTAL AND EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be filed
with the Department of State and shall be effective as provided in Section 125.66(2)(b), Florida
Statutes.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County 2
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Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the day of 2020.
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Mayor Heather Carruthers
Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Coldiron vi
Commissioner Craig Cates
Commissioner David Rice
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy c,
(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: KEVIN MADOK, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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RESOLUTION NO. -2020
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
ADOPTING THE MONROE COUNTY FIRE PREVENTION U)
INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE, ATTACHED HERETO AND
MADE A PART OF THIS RESOLUTION AS EXHIBITA.;AND
HEREBY PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Monroe County Fire Rescue, under the direction of the Monroe County
Fire Chief, is responsible for fire safety and prevention throughout Monroe County; and
W E EAS, the Monroe County Fire Marshal, who reports to the Monroe County Fire
Chief,has the duty and authority to conduct ongoing fire prevention code inspections and,when :2
applicable, the authority to order the removal of dangerous or hazardous conditions or material w
and, if necessary, require standby fire personnel to mitigate emergency conditions; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida
(hereinafter"BOCC") adopted Ordinance No. - 2020 at a public hearing held April 15,
2020 amending Chapter 13 of the Monroe County Code setting forth updated and additional fire )
protection and permit/fire inspection requirements; and U-
W E EAS, pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Monroe County Code, as amended by the
ordinance adopted April 15, 2020 by the BOCC, the fees necessary to cover the cost for the
services by the County Fire Marshal must be established by resolution of the BOCC; and
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WHEREAS, the Monroe County Fire Prevention Inspection Fee Schedule, attached
hereto and made a part of this resolution as Exhibit A., is being presented for approval by the 2
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Monroe County Fire Prevention Inspection Fee Schedule, attached 2
hereto and made a part of this Resolution as Exhibit A., is hereby 0
adopted.
Section 2. Effective date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon 0
adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 15th day of April, 2020.
Mayor Heather Carruthers
Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Coldiron U)
Commissioner Craig Cates
Commissioner David Rice
Commissioner Sylvia J. Murphy
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MONROE COUNTY FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE
Group Occupancy Classification Based on Occupancy toad ` Fee
Under 1,000 SF $ 100
1,000 — 9,999 SF $ 200
B / M Business / Mercantile 10,000 — 19,999 SF $ 300
20,000 + $ 400
1 bedroom $ 100
R-1 Vacation Rentals 2 — 3 bedrooms $ 200
4 + bedrooms $ 300 n
Under 1,000 SF $ 100 0
Transient; Hotel / Motel 1,000 — 9,999 SF $ 200
R-1 10,000 — 19,999 SF $ 300
20,000 + $ 400
Up to 49 $ 100
50 — 99 $ 150
A-1, A-2, Assembly 100 — 300 $ 200 0
A-3 301 — 1,000 $ 250 2
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1,001+ $ 300
5— 10 $ 100
Daycare; Occupancies with five (5) or more 11 — 20 $ 150
E infants less than 2'/Z yrs. and children to 5 21 — 50 $ 200
yrs. 51+ $ 250
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Industrial / Manufacturing: Primarily used for 0 - 1,000 $ 100
industrial, manufacturing, fabrication, repairs; 1,001 — 5,000 $ 150
F-1 BodyShops, Boat Yards,
p 5,001 — 10,000 $ 200
Welding/Fabrication, Powder Coating, etc. 10,001+ $ 300
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MONROE COUNTY FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE
Group Occupancy Classification Fee
Hi h Hazard
0 gal. —30,000 gal. $ 100 x
Refer: NFPA 30: Flammable/ Combustible Aggregate 30,001 — 60,000 al. $ 200
Liquids (Gasoline, Diesel) Aggregate 60,001+ gal. $ 300
0 gal. — 30,000 gal. $ 100
Refer: NFPA 58: LPG Code (Propane) Aggregate 30,001 — 60,000 gal. $ 200
Aggregate 60,001+ gal. $ 300 n
5— 20 slips $ 100
Refer: Piers, Wharfs, Docking Facilities 21 — 40 slips $ 150
> 40 slips $ 200
Health Care
1 — 100 beds $ 200
I Hospitals: based on number of beds Each additional bed $ 20
Maximum fee $ 400
Special Events— Fireworks
Fireworks, Pyrotechnic Displays, Flame Effect, Fire Performance $ 200 2
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FW Operator Certification; Annual renewal $ 150
Open Burning — FINE— not permitted by Florida Forestry Service $ 100
5 ecial Events —Public Assembly; Outside
0 — 250 $ 150
251 — 350 $ 200
PA Public Assembly 351 — 999 $ 300
> 999 $ 400
Special Events—Support
0 — 15 temporary structures, $ 75
PA Temporary; Tents, Awnings, Tarps, etc. 16— 25 temporary structures $ 100
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1,250 SF aggregate coverings $ 175
Special Events—Public Assembly; Inside
0 — 100 persons $ 100
PA Trade shows, Festivals, Exhibits, Haunted 101 — 300 persons $ 150 y
Houses, etc. 301 — 1,000 persons $ 200
> 1,000 persons $ 300
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MONROE COUNTY FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE
Group Occupancy Classification Based Number of Units or Sq. Ft. Fee
StQrage Facilities
Boat dry storage; base fee $ 100
Open rack storage; 0-25 bunks $ 100
Including fire 26-100 bunks $ 200
S Storage; Marinas, Boat Storage suppression test > 100 $ 300
Covered bunk storage; 0-25 bunks $ 150
Including fire 26-100 bunks $ 250 n
suppression test > 100 bunks $ 350 0
0 — 1,000 SF $ 100
1,001 — 5,000 SF $ 200
S Storage; Self-Storage Units 5,001 — 10,000 SF $ 300
10,001 —20,000 SF $ 400
> 20,000 SF $ 500
< 12,000 SF $ 100
S Storage; Aircraft Hangars 12,000 —40,000 SF $ 250
> 40,000 SF $ 400 2
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0 — 25 sites $ 100
Mobile Home Park 26 — 75 sites $ 150
> 75 sites $ 200
5— 25 sites $ 100
RV Park 26 — 75 sites $ 150
> 75 sites $ 200
Fire Suppression Systems
A/ B Temporary Mobile Food Truck/ Concession Per Hood / Plenum $ 100
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Refer: Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Test and 0-20 heads $ 200
NFPA 13 Recertification 21 — 49 heads $ 300
NFPA 14 > 49 heads $ 400
NFPA 20 Standpipes Test and Recertification Complete system $ 300 y
NFPA 25 Fire Pumps Test and Recertification Complete system $ 300
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MONROE COUNTY FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE
Fire Suppression Systems— Rough Inspection [including; Underground Flush, Flow, and H drostatic PSI]
Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Test and Certification of news stems $ 175 Standpipes Test and Certification of news stems $ 175
Fire Detection/ Initiation/ Notification Systems
Refer: Fire Alarm Notification, Test and Certification of new systems $ 100
NFPA 72
Technical Professional Services
Assessed for technical professional services; First hour $ 150 n
• Requiring research, Each additional hour or portion thereof $ 100
• Preliminary plans review, measured in 15-minute increments
• Expedited plan review,
• Zoning hearing applications,
• Minor/ Major conditional use applications
• Review of engineered life safety plans
Re-Inspection Fee
Single Inspection Annual Fire Inspection Fee Schedule Base Fee >
Second Inspection 1st Re-Inspection $ 0
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Third Inspection 2nd Re-Inspection Base Fee + $50
Additional Inspections — Incur an incremental 3rd and subsequent Re-Inspections Prior Fee Paid +
$ 50 over the cost of the prior Re-Inspection Additional $ 50
Standby Fire Personnel or Fire Watch Personnel
The hourly rate will be invoiced to applicant per position
Hourly rate will be adjusted annually based on labor agreement
Fire Fighter/Fire Inspection $ 30
Fire Supervisor $ 45 ,
Minimum Charge for Standby Fire Personnel or Fire Watch Personnel:
The minimum charges for off-duty services shall be the amount applicable for four 4 hours of service.
Collection of Fees and Payment to Employees:
Permittee is required to remit cost of the service within fifteen 15 days prior to the date of the permitted activity.
Utilization of Vehicles:
Equipment Type Rate
ATV Rescue $ 45/ hour
Rescue Vehicle—ALS $ 200 / hour
Engine/Tanker $ 200 / hour
Ladder $ 200 / hour
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Chapter 13 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
Footnotes:
State Law reference Fir- protectic n pcbwers w county, l: S § 12 ,01(1)(d); liras prevenfic n and c,c ntrob ,
F,S. ch, 633.
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
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Sec. 13-1. - Reserved.
Editor's note—Ord. No. 007-2012, § 1, adopted Apr. 18, 2012 repealed § 13-1, which pertained to
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fire safety codes adopted and derived from Code 1979, § 6.6-6; Ord. No. 38-1987, § 1; Ord. No. U
19-1988, § 1; Ord. No. 3-1989, § 2; Ord. No. 40-1992, § 2; Ord. No. 26-1993, § 1; Ord. No. 015- s
2002, § 1; Ord. No. 026-2007, § 1. �-
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Sec. 13-2. - Establishment of emergency vehicle zones on private property.
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(a) On application of the owner or lessor of real property and payment of the fee established in 0
accordance with subsection (f) of this section, the county fire marshal or authorized designee shall
inspect the grounds of any shopping center, shopping mall, parking lot or parking garage and
determine whether there are areas that should be kept free of parked motor vehicles in order to
facilitate access to buildings by authorized emergency vehicles as defined in F.S. § 316.003. When
making this determination, the fire marshal or authorized designee shall consider the following
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(b) The fire marshal or authorized designee, upon determining that there are areas within a shopping CL
center, shopping mall, parking lot or parking garage, that should be kept free of parked vehicles in
order to facilitate building access by authorized emergency vehicles, shall discuss the matter with the
owner or lessee of the property, and if there is no objection, shall permit the owner or lessee of the
property to erect emergency vehicles zone signs in accordance with subsection (d)of this section.
(c) The owner or lessee of a shopping center, shopping mall, parking lot or parking garage who has LU
made application to the fire marshal or authorized designee pursuant to subsection (a)of this section
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may withdraw the application at any time by written notice, unless required to set aside and
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development regulations.
(d) Areas in which parking is to be prohibited pursuant to this section shall be conspicuously posted
with signs advising motorists that parking is prohibited pursuant to this section and that violators will
be fined $100.00. The fire marshal or authorized designee may designate the number and size of the
signs to be used.
(e) All signs erected or allowed by subsection (d)of this section shall be installed and maintained by the
property owner or lessee of the property.
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(f) The board of county commissioners shall, by resolution, establish a fee to pay costs of inspection of
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property and establishment of emergency vehicles zones pursuant to this section.
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(g) Any person who causes a motor vehicle to be parked in an area in which parking is prohibited
pursuant to subsection (f)of this section shall be subject to a civil fine of$100.00 per occurrence.
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Sec. 13-3. - Use of fireworks.
(a) Permit required.
(1) A permit for the display of fireworks, as defined under F.S. § 791.01 and F.S. § 791.02, shall be
acquired from the county fire marshal. The county fire marshal will approve the application for a
fireworks permit only if safety conditions and provisions of law are met. An application for a
fireworks display must be received by the county fire marshal at least 30 days in advance of the U
date of display under written procedures and on a form approved by the board of county c
commissioners. As part of the permit process, an indemnification and hold-harmless agreement
on behalf of the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners must be executed by the �--
fireworks display sponsor or organizer, and should be approved by the board of county
commissioners or county administrator or his designee, and the county risk management office
if county property is intended to be used to conduct the display of fireworks.
(2) The fire marshal shall determine that the applicant has purchased a commercial general liability
insurance policy with limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and $2,000,000.00 G
annual aggregate that covers the fireworks display, that the county is named as an additional
insured on the insurance policy, that the county will be held harmless from any liabilities relative
to the display of fireworks under the permit, and that the county will be afforded indemnity and a
defense for any and all claims, suits, causes of action, loss, damage, costs, expenses and
liabilities that may result or arise out of the fireworks display, including but not limited to any and
all claims, suits, causes of action, judgments or damages sustained by Monroe County for
bodily injury or for injury to or loss of property resulting from, caused by, or arising out of the
fireworks display. Z
(3) Further, the fire marshal shall require that the fireworks display will be supervised by a person
trained in pyrotechnics.
(b) Supervision. Such fireworks shall not be displayed within 100 feet of a building of any sort, nor shall 0
such public display of fireworks be conducted within one-half mile of any hospital, nursing home or
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nursing care center.
(c) Time limit on permit. Any permit issued shall be for a time not to exceed four hours and shall state
with certainty on the application where, during what hours and the time the display shall be exhibited.
Further rules and regulations where indicated and needed shall be adopted by the board of county
commissioners on the recommendation of the public works department.
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No buildings, structures, or premises shall be used for the storage, sale or use of gasoline or any
other liquid with a flashpoint of 60 degrees Fahrenheit or less where any of the boundaries of the lot upon
which such gasoline or other liquid is stored, used or sold are within 200 feet, measured in a straight line, c,
of the nearest boundary line of any building or structure used as a church, school, hospital, home for the
aged, nursing home, orphanage, auditorium, or theater, except open air theaters. This provision shall not
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prevent the use of liquefied gases for domestic heating purposes. Any storage of flammable liquids shall
be subject to the requirements of the state.
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(Code 1979, § 19-138; Ord. No. 1-1973, § Kart. VII, § 43))
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Sec. 13-27. -Appointment,job description.
(a) The board of county commissioners shall appoint a county fire marshal, who shall be responsible for
the enforcement and administration of local and state fire codes.
(b) The job description and requirements for the position of fire marshal are set forth as an addendum U
to this chapter which is incorporated herein by reference.
(Code 1979, § 6.6-1; Ord. No. 20-1984, § 1)
Editor's note—The addendum referred to in this section is not printed herein but is on file with is
the original ordinance. It has been amended by Ordinance No. 45-1987, § 1, and Ordinance No.
2-1989, §§ 13.
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Sec. 13-28. - Duty to enforce certain laws and ordinances.
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(a) It shall be the duty of the county fire marshal to enforce all laws and ordinances of the county,
covering the following:
(1) The prevention of fires;
(2) The storage and use of explosives and flammables; z
(3) The installation and maintenance of automatic and other fire alarm systems and fire
extinguishing equipment;
(4) The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes;
(5) The means and adequacy of exits in case of fire, from factories, schools, hotels, restaurants CL
lounges, lodginghouses, asylums, hospitals, churches, halls, theaters, amphitheaters, and all
other places in which numbers of persons work, live or congregate, from time to time, for any
purpose;
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(7) The maintenance of fire cause of loss records.
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Sec. 13-29. - Duty to investigate and make recommendations.
It shall be the duty of the county fire marshal to investigate and to recommend to the board of county
commissioners such additional ordinances or amendments to existing ordinances as he may deem
necessary for safeguarding life and property against fire.
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(Code 1979, § 6.6-3; Ord. No. 20-1984, § 1)
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Sec. 13-30. - Duty to inspect.
(a) The fire marshal shall inspect or cause to be inspected all buildings on a periodic basis that are two
floors in elevation or more and those properties with commercial, multifamily, and hotel or motel
uses, including public buildings, and shall make such orders as may be necessary for the
enforcement of the laws and ordinances governing the same and for safeguarding of life and
property from fire.
(b) The fire marshal shall inspect multiple building and commercial plans to see that the same comply
with all fire prevention and control provisions of the ordinances of the county and laws of the state.
(Code 1979, § 6.6-4; Ord. No. 20-1984, § 1; Ord. No. 41-1986, § 2)
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Sec. 13-31. -Appeals.
Determinations by the county fire marshal may be appealed by the board of county commissioners.
(Code 1979, § 6.6-5; Ord. No. 20-1984, § 1)
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issues of:(date(s)of publication) THE MONROE COUNTY CODE prior to the scheduled;meeting;If'
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CONSIDER
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P.M., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas 2
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Highway, Marathon, Monroe County, Florida, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe -�
County, Florida, intends to consider the adoption of the following County ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
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AMENDING SECTION 13-2 OF THE MONROE COUNTY
CODE INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF THE CIVIL FINE IN
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SECTION 13-28 OF THE MONROE COUNTY CODE
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THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS; PROVIDING
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ALL ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE MONROE
COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, notice is given that if a person decides to appeal any
decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such hearings or meetings, he will
need a record of the proceedings, and that,for such purpose,he may need to ensure that a verbatim record E
of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is
to be based.
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ADA ASSISTANCE: If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodations in order to
participate in this proceeding,please contact the County Administrator's Office, by phoning (305) 292-4441,
between the hours of 8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m., no later than five(5) calendar days prior to the scheduled meeting;
if you are hearing or voice impaired, call "711': Live Closed Captioning is available via our web portal
@ httg.IlmonroecountEf.igm2.com for meetings of the Monroe County Board of County
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Dated at Key West, Florida, this 1 lth day of March, 2020.
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KEVIN MADOK, Clerk of the Circuit Court
(SEAL) and ex officio Clerk of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida
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