Florida Fire Inspection Requirements and Fire Code

By Fire Life and Safety Editorial TeamLast updated: October 19, 2026Review: pending

<p>Florida fire inspection requirements follow the Florida Fire Prevention Code, 8th Edition, which is based on NFPA 1 (2021) and NFPA 101 (2021). It took effect on 2023-12-31 and is run by the Division of State Fire Marshal. Local jurisdictions may add amendments, so ask your local fire prevention office what applies to your building.</p>

Code in force in Florida

Fire code in force: Florida Fire Prevention Code, 8th Edition
Based on: NFPA 1 (2021) and NFPA 101 (2021), with Florida amendments
Adopting agency: Florida Division of State Fire Marshal
Effective date: 2023-12-31
Licensing body: Division of State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire Prevention, Regulatory Licensing
License lookup: Public Portal for licensee information
Last checked: 2026-10-19

Who can inspect and service systems in Florida

Fire sprinklers: Work on water-based systems needs a Fire Protection System Contractor certificate under s. 633.318, Florida Statutes (five classes, I to V). The statute lets owners inspect and test sprinklers in detached one- and two-family homes and mobile homes. Issuing agency
Fire alarms: Confirm with your fire marshal. The sources read for this page did not state the alarm license. Issuing agency
Fire extinguishers: Servicing, recharging, testing and installing portable extinguishers needs a Fire Equipment Dealer license, Class A, B or C, under s. 633.304, Florida Statutes. Issuing agency
Hood cleaning: Confirm with your fire marshal. No state license for hood cleaning was found in the sources read. Issuing agency
Kitchen suppression: Preengineered suppression systems fall under the Class D Fire Equipment Dealer license (s. 633.304, Florida Statutes). Issuing agency

Local fire marshals

Your city or county fire prevention office enforces the code and schedules inspections.

Local amendments to watch

The Division of State Fire Marshal notes that local jurisdictions may have implemented additional amendments specific to their communities. Source

Florida fire inspection questions

Which fire code does Florida use?

Florida uses the Florida Fire Prevention Code, 8th Edition. It is based on the 2021 editions of NFPA 1 and NFPA 101.

When did the current Florida code start?

The 8th Edition took effect on 2023-12-31, according to the Division of State Fire Marshal.

Who runs the code?

The Division of State Fire Marshal adopts it. The state revises the code at three-year intervals under Florida law.

Can my city add rules on top of the state code?

Yes. The state fire marshal says local jurisdictions may adopt added amendments, so check with your local fire prevention office.

Who may service portable extinguishers in Florida?

A company or person holding a Fire Equipment Dealer license. Classes A, B and C cover portable extinguishers, and Class D covers preengineered suppression systems.

Where do I check a contractor's license?

Use the Public Portal linked from the state's regulatory licensing page, then ask the contractor for the class of license held.

Requirements depend on the code edition your state and local fire marshal have adopted. Confirm with your authority having jurisdiction.