What changed in the last 7 days · Regulatory FYI1
Regulatory FYI · Oct 6, 2026Florida proposes 9th Edition (2026) Fire Prevention Code update; rule hearing held July 14, 2026The Florida State Fire Marshal's page lists a Notice of Proposed Rule Hearing for the 9th Edition (2026) Florida Fire Prevention Code, with hearings…Florida
The Florida State Fire Marshal's page lists a Notice of Proposed Rule Hearing for the 9th Edition (2026) Florida Fire Prevention Code, with hearings on July 14, 2026. The page does not state a final adoption or effective date.
Why it mattersThe Florida Fire Prevention Code applies to hotels and condominium buildings in Florida. The page describes the update as still in rulemaking.
- A proposed rule hearing is listed for July 14, 2026.
- Final adoption
- Effective date
If it is missedNo adoption, effective or enforcement date is confirmed in the source read.
- Hearing: Jul 14, 2026
AuthorityFlorida Department of Financial Services, Division of State Fire Marshal · 69A-60
Latest date: Hearing Jul 14, 2026 (90 days ago; scheduled by the source; no later date established)
On the radar now · Florida and federal3
On the radar · Nov 20 2026Hazard Communication: employer date for substancesLabels, written program, retraining. Housekeeping, engineering and pool chemicals are in scope. Mixtures follow May 19, 2028.Federal
Labels, written program, retraining. Housekeeping, engineering and pool chemicals are in scope. Mixtures follow May 19, 2028.
Before2012 Hazard Communication standard; no pending employer deadline.
NowUpdated standard. Employers: substances by Nov 20, 2026; mixtures by May 19, 2028 (91 FR 1695).
From the source · 91 FR 1695, January 15, 2026OSHA is extending the compliance dates in its Hazardous Communications Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), published in the Federal Register on May 20, 2024 (89 FR 44144), by four months. … the compliance date in Sec. 1910.1200(j)(2)(ii) is extended from July 20, 2026 to November 20, 2026 … and the compliance date in Sec. 1910.1200(j)(3)(ii) is extended from January 19, 2028 to May 19, 2028.
What is at stakeOSHA penalties run up to $16,550 per serious violation, $16,550 per day for failure to abate, and $165,514 per willful or repeated violation (2026 amounts).
AuthorityFederal · OSHA
On the radar · Dec 14 2026Hazardous-substance response plan date moved to 2030EPA's final rule, effective Dec 14, 2026, amends 40 CFR 118.4(a)(1): covered facilities in operation on Nov 30, 2029 submit plans by June 1, 2030,…Federal
EPA's final rule, effective Dec 14, 2026, amends 40 CFR 118.4(a)(1): covered facilities in operation on Nov 30, 2029 submit plans by June 1, 2030, replacing June 1, 2027. Confirm whether your facility is covered.
BeforeFacility response plan submission due June 1, 2027 (proposal to extend, comment period closed Apr 6, 2026).
NowFinal rule: plan due June 1, 2030 for facilities in operation on Nov 30, 2029; rule effective Dec 14, 2026.
From the source · 91 FR 64774, Federal Register document 2026-20849, dated October 13, 2026This final rule is effective on December 14, 2026.
AuthorityFederal · EPA
On the radar · Dec 31 2026Florida Fire Prevention Code, 9th EditionBase code moves to NFPA 1 (2024) with Florida amendments. The 8th Edition is enforceable until then, whatever a vendor's blog says.FL
Base code moves to NFPA 1 (2024) with Florida amendments. The 8th Edition is enforceable until then, whatever a vendor's blog says.
Before8th Edition (2023): NFPA 1 and NFPA 101, 2021 editions, Florida-amended.
Now9th Edition: NFPA 1 and NFPA 101, 2024 editions, Florida-amended. Target Dec 31, 2026.
From the source · State Fire Marshal, 8th Edition page; the 9th Edition (2026) development plan and the July 14, 2026 proposed rule hearing are posted on the same siteEffective date: December 31, 2023
AuthorityFlorida · State Fire Marshal
Dates ahead5
Date aheadOSHA Hazard Communication, substancesIn 39 days · Federal OSHA · 29 CFR 1910.1200Labels, written program, retraining. Housekeeping, engineering and pool chemicals are in scope. Mixtures follow May 19, 2028.Federal
Nov 20, 2026 · in 39 days
Labels, written program, retraining. Housekeeping, engineering and pool chemicals are in scope. Mixtures follow May 19, 2028.
AuthorityFederal OSHA · 29 CFR 1910.1200
- Inventory every chemical on site: pool and spa chemicals, housekeeping, engineering, kitchen degreasers, fuel and additives.
- Get the updated safety data sheet for each substance from the supplier; suppliers had until May 19, 2026 to ship the new format.
- Replace workplace labels on secondary containers wherever the supplier’s label changed.
- Update the written Hazard Communication program and retrain affected employees before November 20, 2026. Keep the sign-in sheet with the program.
- Mixtures follow on May 19, 2028; put it on the calendar now.
What is at stakeOSHA penalties run up to $16,550 per serious violation, $16,550 per day for failure to abate, and $165,514 per willful or repeated violation (2026 amounts).
Date aheadEPA final rule moving the hazardous-substance facility response plan date from June 1, 2027 to June 1, 2030 takes effectIn 63 days · Federal EPA · 40 CFR 118.4(a)(1) · 91 FR 64774EPA's final rule, effective Dec 14, 2026, amends 40 CFR 118.4(a)(1): covered facilities in operation on Nov 30, 2029 submit…Federal
Dec 14, 2026 · in 63 days
EPA's final rule, effective Dec 14, 2026, amends 40 CFR 118.4(a)(1): covered facilities in operation on Nov 30, 2029 submit plans by June 1, 2030, replacing June 1, 2027. Confirm whether your facility is covered.
AuthorityFederal EPA · 40 CFR 118.4(a)(1) · 91 FR 64774
- Ask your environmental consultant or EPA Region contact whether any facility you operate is a covered facility under 40 CFR 118.
- Move the old June 1, 2027 plan-submission date on your compliance calendar and note the Dec 14, 2026 effective date and June 1, 2030 date, confirming both with EPA.
- Keep your hazardous-substance inventory current; it is the starting point for any coverage question.
Date aheadFlorida Fire Prevention Code, 9th EditionIn 80 days · State Fire Marshal · target dateBase code moves to NFPA 1 (2024) with Florida amendments. The 8th Edition is enforceable until then, whatever a vendor's blog…FL
Dec 31, 2026 · in 80 days
Base code moves to NFPA 1 (2024) with Florida amendments. The 8th Edition is enforceable until then, whatever a vendor's blog says.
AuthorityState Fire Marshal · target date
- Keep working to the 8th Edition (NFPA 1 and NFPA 101, 2021 editions, Florida-amended) until the 9th Edition’s effective date is filed.
- Read the Florida-specific edits to NFPA 1 and NFPA 101 posted for the 9th Edition; note anything that touches existing buildings, not only new construction.
- Ask your fire marshal which edition applies to permits pulled near the changeover.
- Budget for the new-edition code access for engineering and confirm your fire alarm and sprinkler contractors are working to it.
Date aheadFlorida Building Code, 9th EditionIn 80 days · Florida Building Commission · target dateFL
Dec 31, 2026 · in 80 days
AuthorityFlorida Building Commission · target date
Date aheadHFC automatic leak detection for covered refrigeration systems; the rule text applies it to systems installed on or after Jan 1, 2017 and before Jan 1, 2026In 81 days · Federal EPA · 40 CFR 84.108Federal
Jan 1, 2027 · in 81 days
AuthorityFederal EPA · 40 CFR 84.108
Watching · not confirmed by an official source1
Watching · not confirmedMiami-Dade radio coverage deadlines for existing high-risesNo date confirmed yet · Reported by a vendor as phased 2026–27; not yet confirmed on the statuteMiami-Dade
No date confirmed yet
AuthorityReported by a vendor as phased 2026–27; not yet confirmed on the statute
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