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Video surveillance
Security camera system at points of entry and exit which records, and maintains as retrievable for at least 30 days, video footage to assist in offender identification and apprehension
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HB 837
Application of New Section 768.0701, Florida Statutes
New Security Requirements for Multi Family Apartments & Condos
Florida House Bill 837 (HB 837) establishes protections against liability for apartment and multifamily housing property owners who implement specific crime prevention (CPTED) measures and have a documented CPTED assessment conducted by a law enforcement agency or Florida Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Practitioner (FCP).
HB 837768.0706(2)
As described in the new F.S. 768.0706(2):
The law’s physical security framework
“The owner or principal operator of a multifamily residential property which substantially implements the following security measures on that property has a presumption against liability in connection with criminal acts that occur on the premises which are committed by third parties who are not employees or agents of the owner or operator:”
Physical property requirements include:06 MEASURES
Physical property requirements include:
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Lighting throughout the property
Lighted parking lot illuminated at an intensity of at least an average of 1.8 foot-candles per square foot at 18 inches above the surface from dusk until dawn or controlled by photocell, etc.
Lighting in walkways, laundry rooms, common areas, and porches. Such lighting must be illuminated from dusk until dawn or controlled by photocell, etc.
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Door deadbolts
At least a 1-inch deadbolt in each dwelling unit door
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Window and exterior-door locks
Locking device on each window, each exterior sliding door, and any other doors not used for community purposes
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Pool access gates
Locked gates with key or fob access along pool fence areas
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Door viewers
Peephole or door viewer on each dwelling unit door that does not include a window or that does not have a window next to the door
CPTED ASSESSMENT
crime prevention through environmental design assessment
The owner or principal operator of the multifamily residential property must have a crime prevention through environmental design assessment that is no more than 3 years old, completed and documented by a law enforcement agency or Florida Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Practitioner (FCP).
January 1, 2025
proper crime deterrence and safety training
And by January 1, 2025, the owner or principal operator is required to provide proper crime deterrence and safety training to its current employees. After January 1, 2025, the owner or principal operator must provide such training to all employees within 60 days after hire.