New Broward County Fire Code for AED & BCK Requirements
Here are some common questions about our company.
There are many details but at a high-level the
Broward County Amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code (“FFPC”) now requires
“all new and existing buildings”, as defined in the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA)
101, Life Safety Code, to install AEDs and BCKs. The same, or similar, code amendments may
be implemented to Counties across Florida and Nationally.
An AED stands for “Automatic External Defibrillator.” It is a portable medical device used to analyze a person’s heart rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an electrical shock to restore a normal heart rhythm in cases of sudden cardiac arrest. They are readily visible in all airports and many public buildings.
A BCK stands for “Bleeding Control Kit.” It is essentially an advanced first
aid kit, specifically designed for managing bleeding in emergency situations (think mass
shootings – sadly). It distinguishes itself from a standard first aid kit by including items such
as tourniquets and specialized large wound gauze.
The founder of Rescue Beats (Bill Amirault) is one of the extremely fortunate 7% SCA
survivors, and why he has made it a life mission to pay it forward by setting a goal to bring
CPR and AED awareness to 1 million people and providing free training classes to all Rescue
Beats clients and for many others.
Additionally, with the rise of mass-shooting incidents, the extra trauma supplies included in
the BCKs could significantly aid bystanders and first responders attending to any victims of
such incidents.
All new and existing buildings meeting defined criteria in Broward
County. Specific rules apply to each occupancy type, which are defined in the Florida Fire
Code, but here is a high-level list:
The effective date for compliance is June 2024. Meaning, all fire inspections after this date will fail and a warning will be issued to any facilities not in compliance with the new code. Enforcement will follow.
Requirements vary
depending on the business type, capacity, building size, etc. Some buildings may only
require only require one AED/BCK, while others may require several. The quantity of BCKs
and their required contents do vary depending on the size of the building or facility and its
occupancy load/type. We recommend reviewing the code and consulting with local city fire
officials for your specific building requirements.
Rescue Beats offers expert guidance to help you determine your building or business
requirements. Contact us for an on-site or remote evaluation. We worked together with
Broward fire officials while developing out packages. When you purchase through us you can
be assured that your equipment will pass a fire inspection. In fact, we offer a 100% guarantee
that you will pass this portion of your fire inspection, or we will work directly with your fire
officials to make sure you do…at no additional charge to you.
Price varies based on the reseller, equipment (model, features),
package contents, installation, training, etc., but you should expect to pay at least $2500 for
a single starter AED/BCK (plus some overhead costs). Large occupancy BCKs will be more
expensive due to their required contents. We recommend budgeting at least $3000 per
device to help with accessories, installation, training, maintenance, etc. There are less
expensive refurbished AEDs, more expensive ‘smart’ AEDs or more all-inclusive packages
available, depending on your needs. The available features can get complicated and
overwhelming
Rescue Beats offers guidance for selecting the right equipment for your needs. To ease
confusion, we have created ‘fire-code ready’ packages for each type of building or
business as defined in the code.
You may be able to rent equipment until you get the budget to
purchase or finance the equipment to make smaller payments over time.
Rescue Beats offers short-term equipment rental, with a discounted purchase price
based on the rental period. We also offer 24 or 36 month low-interest financing.
It can vary significantly depending on where you buy it. Most
packages sold online do not comply with the new code requirements, especially the BCKs.
The packages we sell are specifically made to comply with the new fire code rules. What’s
inside can change based on the type of building or business. For instance, our kits always
have at least the AED, BCK, the proper wall cabinet, signage, and a BCK with the appropriate
number of tourniquets, gauze, gloves, stickers for your building size.
Most kits/packages sold online do not meet the specific minimum BCK code requirements
defined in section F-121.3.4, 5 & 6.
It is the responsibility of the owner/occupant to
install AED devices and BCKs in accordance with the guidelines
Rescue Beats offers installation services and/or guidance for owners and staff
The owner/occupant is responsible for
maintaining AED devices and BCKs in accordance with manufacturer-recommended
maintenance requirements and as required by the guidelines.
Rescue Beats offers maintenance services and/or guidance for owners and staff.
Training is no longer required with the latest
revision of the code (04/2024). We strongly feel there is a need for at least some basic
awareness/refresher training for CPR and the usage of AEDs and Tourniquets.
Rescue Beats provides FREE training awareness classes to clients that purchase
supplies from us. We are also an authorized CPR and First Aid training center and offer
a variety of training and certification courses
Here are some common questions about our company.
There are many details but at a high-level the Broward County Amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code (“FFPC”) now requires “all new and existing buildings”, as defined in the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 101, Life Safety Code, to install AEDs and BCKs. The same, or similar, code amendments may be implemented to Counties across Florida and Nationally.
An AED stands for “Automatic External Defibrillator.” It is a portable medical device used to analyze a person’s heart rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an electrical shock to restore a normal heart rhythm in cases of sudden cardiac arrest. They are readily visible in all airports and many public buildings.
A BCK stands for “Bleeding Control Kit.” It is essentially an advanced first aid kit, specifically designed for managing bleeding in emergency situations (think mass shootings – sadly). It distinguishes itself from a standard first aid kit by including items such as tourniquets and specialized large wound gauze.
A BCK stands for “Bleeding Control Kit.” It is essentially an advanced first aid kit, specifically designed for managing bleeding in emergency situations (think mass shootings – sadly). It distinguishes itself from a standard first aid kit by including items such as tourniquets and specialized large wound gauze.
The founder of Rescue Beats (Bill Amirault) is one of the extremely fortunate 7% SCA survivors, and why he has made it a life mission to pay it forward by setting a goal to bring CPR and AED awareness to 1 million people and providing free training classes to all Rescue Beats clients and for many others.
Additionally, with the rise of mass-shooting incidents, the extra trauma supplies included in
the BCKs could significantly aid bystanders and first responders attending to any victims of
such incidents.
All new and existing buildings meeting defined criteria in Broward
County. Specific rules apply to each occupancy type, which are defined in the Florida Fire
Code, but here is a high-level list:
The effective date for compliance is June 2024. Meaning, all fire inspections after this date will fail and a warning will be issued to any facilities not in compliance with the new code. Enforcement will follow.
Requirements vary depending on the business type, capacity, building size, etc. Some buildings may only require only require one AED/BCK, while others may require several. The quantity of BCKs and their required contents do vary depending on the size of the building or facility and its occupancy load/type. We recommend reviewing the code and consulting with local city fire officials for your specific building requirements.
​ ​Rescue Beats offers expert guidance to help you determine your building or business
requirements. Contact us for an on-site or remote evaluation. We worked together with
Broward fire officials while developing out packages. When you purchase through us you can
be assured that your equipment will pass a fire inspection. In fact, we offer a 100% guarantee
that you will pass this portion of your fire inspection, or we will work directly with your fire
officials to make sure you do…at no additional charge to you.
Price varies based on the reseller, equipment (model, features),
package contents, installation, training, etc., but you should expect to pay at least $2500 for
a single starter AED/BCK (plus some overhead costs). Large occupancy BCKs will be more
expensive due to their required contents. We recommend budgeting at least $3000 per
device to help with accessories, installation, training, maintenance, etc. There are less
expensive refurbished AEDs, more expensive ‘smart’ AEDs or more all-inclusive packages
available, depending on your needs. The available features can get complicated and
overwhelming
Rescue Beats offers guidance for selecting the right equipment for your needs. To ease
confusion, we have created ‘fire-code ready’ packages for each type of building or
business as defined in the code.
You may be able to rent equipment until you get the budget to
purchase or finance the equipment to make smaller payments over time.
Rescue Beats offers short-term equipment rental, with a discounted purchase price
based on the rental period. We also offer 24 or 36 month low-interest financing.
It can vary significantly depending on where you buy it. Most
packages sold online do not comply with the new code requirements, especially the BCKs.
The packages we sell are specifically made to comply with the new fire code rules. What’s
inside can change based on the type of building or business. For instance, our kits always
have at least the AED, BCK, the proper wall cabinet, signage, and a BCK with the appropriate
number of tourniquets, gauze, gloves, stickers for your building size.
Most kits/packages sold online do not meet the specific minimum BCK code requirements
defined in section F-121.3.4, 5 & 6.
It is the responsibility of the owner/occupant to
install AED devices and BCKs in accordance with the guidelines
Rescue Beats offers installation services and/or guidance for owners and staff
The owner/occupant is responsible for maintaining AED devices and BCKs in accordance with manufacturer-recommended maintenance requirements and as required by the guidelines.
Rescue Beats offers maintenance services and/or guidance for owners and staff.
Training is no longer required with the latest
revision of the code (04/2024). We strongly feel there is a need for at least some basic
awareness/refresher training for CPR and the usage of AEDs and Tourniquets.
Rescue Beats provides FREE training awareness classes to clients that purchase
supplies from us. We are also an authorized CPR and First Aid training center and offer
a variety of training and certification courses
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