Venice Code Ch. 38 adopts the Florida Fire Prevention Code and Life Safety Code (NFPA 72 and 101). Every dwelling unit must have a working smoke alarm in each sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every story including basements.
The Florida Building Code (Residential) Sec. R314, adopted via Ch. 88 of the Venice Code, mirrors NFPA 72 by requiring interconnected, hardwired smoke alarms in new construction and substantial remodels. Existing dwellings must maintain at least battery-operated alarms in each location specified above. The City's Venice Fire Rescue division offers a free residential smoke-alarm program for qualifying households. Vacation rental dwellings must also comply with Fla. Stat. 509.215 carbon-monoxide and smoke-alarm standards for transient public lodging.
Failure to maintain working alarms is a fire-code violation under Sec. 1-14 with fines up to $500 plus possible reinspection fees. For rental units, violations can trigger Code Enforcement Board liens and BTR non-renewal.
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