
Newly Enacted HB 551 (2025) Modifies Three Statutes to Simplify and Shorten Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm PErmitting
On July 1, 2025, HB 551 (2025) became law in Florida and made changes to 553.7932 and two sections of Chapter 633, Florida Statutes, both of which deal with fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems. The changes to 553.7932 generally are aimed at shortening and simplifying permitting application times for fire alarm system projects with 20 or fewer devices. The Changes to Chapter 633, Florida Statutes, provides additional requirements for uniform summary inspection reports.