Sec. 518.423. - Emergency egress in residential buildings.

(a) Metal bars, grills, grates or similar devices covering means of egress from a residential building, including, without limitation, windows and doors, which would otherwise impede emergency rescue must be installed according to the requirements of the Florida Building Code regulations for emergency escape and rescue openings. In addition, the security bars may be installed provided: (1) A permit, at a minimal builder's permit fee, is obtained from the building official; and (2) The installation is inspected and approved by the building official or his designated representative. (b) License and insurance. Contractors who install metal bars, grills, grates or similar devices shall have a business license as a burglar bar installer and shall carry public liability insurance in the amount of $100,000 and property damage insurance in the amount of $25,000, or a single amount of $125,000 for both public liability and property damage. (c) Class D offense. Anyone violating this Section shall be guilty of a class D offense. (Ord. 2003-485-E, § 1)