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

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

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

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

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

6. Code Board
Fines
Timelines
Non-eminent Danger
Critical Infastructure

7. Fire Damage
Keep Code Enforcement informed of buildings damaged by fires

8. Vacant Buildings Work together to secure vacant properties
Arson Task Force

9. Burning Florida Forest Service Local Ordinance Permits Guidelines
Fire department authority

10. Questions www.lakelandgov.net/lfd Cheryl.Edwards@lakelandgov.net