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Mr. Frank Colleran Fire Marshal City of Fort Lauderdale 301 North Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

Dear Mr. Colleran:

You have asked for my opinion on the following questions:

1. Do the requirements of the Uniform Fire Code adopted under Ch.633, F.S., supersede the requirements of the South Florida Building Code adopted under s. 553.73, F.S.?

2. What is the effect of ss. 553.73(8)(a), and 633.025(1), F.S., on this issue?

In sum:

1. The provisions of s. 633.022(1)(b), F.S., prescribe uniform firesafety standards for residential and nonresidential child care facilities throughout the…