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FSS 768.0706 Security Assessment by Florida Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Practitioners

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With the introduction of FSS; 768.0706, we’re taking a giant leap into the future of security – crafting tailor-made solutions that understand your needs, because let’s face it, one size never fits all. Our team brings to the table unparalleled expertise, a fine-tuned eye for detail, and the unwavering commitment to keep you protected. As legislators pen down the details of FSS; 768.0706, we’re already several steps ahead, ensuring our strategies are aligned with every new curveball and strike zone the law brings into play. 

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While numerous property owners and management companies understand the repercussions of negligence in premises security and the liability protections afforded by the new state statute, there is a lack of clarity among many regarding the components of a comprehensive CPTED security assessment for their property and the anticipated requirements for enhancing their property to align with legal compliance.

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:

Security Requirements: 

1. A security camera system at points of entry and exit which records, and maintains as retrievable for at least 30 days: 

2. A 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 or any similar electronic device that provides light from dusk until dawn.

3. Lighting in walkways, laundry rooms, common areas, and porches. Such lighting must be illuminated from dusk until dawn or controlled by photocell or any similar electronic device that provides light from dusk until dawn.

4. At least a 1-inch deadbolt in each dwelling unit door.

5. A locking device on each window, each exterior sliding door, and any other doors not used for community purposes.

6. Locked gates with key or fob access along pool fence areas.

7. A 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. 

FSS; 768.0706 Requirement

By January 1, 2025, the owner or principal operator of a multifamily residential property has a crime prevention through environmental design assessment that is no more than 3 years old completed for the property. Such assessment must be performed by a law enforcement agency or a Florida Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Practitioner designated by the Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute of the Department of Legal Affairs. The owner or principal operator must remain in substantial compliance with the assessment for purposes of this paragraph.

  • By January 1, 2025, the owner or principal operator of a multifamily residential property provides proper crime deterrence and safety training to its current employees. After January 1, 2025, the owner or principal operator must provide such training to an employee within 60 days after his or her hire date for purposes of this paragraph.
  • For purposes of this paragraph, “proper crime deterrence and safety training” means training which trains and familiarizes employees with the security principles, devices, measures, and standards set forth under paragraph (a), and which is reviewed at least every 3 years and updated as necessary. The owner or principal operator may request a law enforcement agency or the Florida Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Practitioner performing the assessment under paragraph (b) to review the training curriculum.
  • For purposes of establishing the presumption against liability under subsection (2), the burden of proof is on the owner or principal operator to demonstrate that the owner or principal operator has substantially implemented the security measures specified in subsection (2).
  • The Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute of the Department of Legal Affairs shall develop a proposed curriculum or best practices for owners or principal operators to implement such training.

Get FSS 768.0706 Compliant:

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