Cheryl Edwards, Fire Marshal Code Enforcement and the Fire Department Cheryl Edwards, Fire Marshal

Authority Florida State Statute Florida Administrative Code Florida Fire Prevention Code NFPA Codes Local Ordinances

Jurisdiction Triplexes or larger Commercial Properties No jurisdiction in single-family homes, duplexes, true town homes

Inter-Department Get to know the Fire Inspectors Take care of issue if in your code Avoid “ganging up” on customer

Code Deficiencies Access Damage to System Means of Egress Balconies Rooming Houses

Code Board Fines Timelines Non-eminent Danger Critical Infastructure

Fire Damage Keep Code Enforcement informed of buildings damaged by fires

Vacant Buildings Work together to secure vacant properties Arson Task Force

Burning Florida Forest Service Local Ordinance Permits Guidelines Fire department authority

Questions www.lakelandgov.net/lfd Cheryl.Edwards@lakelandgov.net 863-834-8261