Florida Statutes
Part III - Fire Protection and Suppression (Ss. 633.302-633.3482)
633.344 - Application of law regulating contracting and contractors.



(1)(a) This chapter applies to any contractor performing work for the state or any county or municipality, as well as to contractors performing work pursuant to private contracts or agreements. Officers of the state or any county or municipality are required to determine compliance with this chapter before awarding any contracts for construction, improvement, remodeling, or repair.
(b) The state or any county or municipality may require that bids submitted for construction, improvement, remodeling, or repair of public buildings be accompanied by evidence that the bidder holds a current certificate.

(2) The provisions of this chapter relating to certification and contracting as a fire protection systems contractor shall apply to those so engaged in the business of contracting for fire protection systems.
History.—ss. 5, 16, ch. 75-240; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 8, ch. 78-141; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 1, 2, ch. 85-128; s. 16, ch. 87-287; s. 35, ch. 89-233; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 51, ch. 2013-183.
Note.—Former s. 633.554.

Structure Florida Statutes

Florida Statutes

Title XXXVII - Insurance

Chapter 633 - Fire Prevention and Control

Part III - Fire Protection and Suppression (Ss. 633.302-633.3482)

633.302 - Florida Fire Safety Board; membership; duties; meetings; officers; quorum; compensation; seal.

633.304 - Fire suppression equipment; license to install or maintain.

633.306 - Requirements for installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire suppression equipment.

633.308 - Standard service tag required on all fire extinguishers and preengineered systems; serial number required on all portable fire extinguishers; standard inspection tags required on all fire protection systems.

633.312 - Inspection of fire control systems, fire hydrants, and fire protection systems.

633.314 - Sale or use of certain types of fire extinguishers prohibited; penalty.

633.316 - Fire suppression system contractors; disciplinary action.

633.318 - Certificate application and issuance; permit issuance; examination and investigation of applicant.

633.322 - County, municipal, and special district powers; effect of ch. 75-240.

633.324 - Records concerning applicant; extent of confidentiality.

633.326 - Certificate effective statewide; not transferable.

633.328 - Issuance of certificate to individuals and business organizations.

633.332 - Certificate; expiration; renewal; inactive certificate; continuing education.

633.334 - Requirements for installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire protection systems.

633.336 - Contracting without certificate prohibited; violations; penalty.

633.338 - Disciplinary action; fire protection system contractors; grounds for denial, nonrenewal, suspension, or revocation of certificate or permit.

633.342 - Violations subject to injunction.

633.344 - Application of law regulating contracting and contractors.

633.346 - Jurisdiction of State Fire Marshal over alarm system contractors and certified unlimited electrical contractors.

633.348 - Requirements for fire alarm system equipment.

633.3482 - Prohibited acts regarding alarm system contractors or certified unlimited electrical contractors; penalties.