Broward County, FL. AED & Bleeding Control Kit Ordinance Package

All board member of condominium or homeowners’ associations need to ensure the safety and well-being of their residents. That includes staying on top of changes in rules, regulations, codes, and ordinances that affect your community. For board members living in Broward County, it’s imperative to know the latest amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code, which include new requirements regarding Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and Bleeding Control Kits (BCKs).

Miami First Aid has once again made it easy and effective to be compliant with this new ordnance.  As a part of this package, you will get 1 ZOLL AED Plus Automatic, 1 Mobilize Bleeding Control Compact Trauma Kit, 1 ZOLL AED Plus Wall Cabinet with Alarm, 1 Responder body substance isolation kit, Medical Prescription, AED carry case, AED Battery, AED Adult 5-year CPR Feedback electrodes, and 1 set of Pediatric Pads.

The new ordinance applies to the following locations, which may or may only apply to some associations:

• All incorporated and unincorporated areas in Broward County
• Multi-story residential or dormitory buildings with 5 or more floors
• Fitness centers, gymnasiums, and indoor recreational centers in excess of 1,500 square feet
• Any assembly occupancy with a capacity of 100 people or more
• Any commercial associations with retail spaces with a square footage greater than 35,000 square feet

AED devices should contain adult and pediatric pads, and BCKs should include at least:

• 8 commercially manufactured tourniquets
• 8 gloves
• 1 pair of scissors
• 2 3” gauze rolls
• 2 gauze combine pads

If more than 500 residents live in your community, you must have a large occupancy BCK, which contains at least:

• 8 commercially manufactured tourniquets
• 8 gloves
• 2 pairs of scissors
• 8 3” gauze rolls
• 8 gauze combine pads