New Rules for Elevator Repairs in Broward County

Original title: MOTION TO ENACT Ordinance, the title of which is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO ELEVATOR OUTAGES; AMENDING AND RENUMBERING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 21 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”); CREATING SECTION 21-10 OF THE CODE, ESTABLISHING ELEVATOR REPAIR REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTISTORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS; AMENDING SECTION 8½-16, RELATING TO CIVIL PENALTIES; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Mayor Mark D. Bogen)

Record date · June 9, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Broward County is updating its local laws to set specific repair requirements for elevators in multi-story residential buildings. This ordinance also updates the penalties for building owners who fail to keep their elevators in working order.

Why it matters

This ordinance aims to ensure residents in multi-story buildings have reliable access to elevators by holding building owners accountable for timely repairs.

Key Facts

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